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| Format | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Ceased publication | 2009 |
| Circulation | 20,000 [1] |
The South Florida Blade, formerly The Express Gay News, was a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) newspaper in the southern Florida area. The Express was a member of the National Gay Newspaper Guild.
The Express was founded in 2000. In 2003, it was acquired by Window Media, the largest publisher of gay/lesbian weekly newspapers in the United States.[citation needed]
On August 28, 2008, Express Gay News underwent a drastic rebranding effort, changing format and name. The newer version of the paper, called The South Florida Blade, was edited by Dan Renzi.[2]
According to Window Media, its circulation was approximately 20,000.[1]
In 2009 Window Media shut down and shortly thereafter the paper was re-organized with most of the same staff by Mark Haines as The Florida Agenda. In 2010 the original publisher and founder of The Express Gay News, Norm Kent, launched a new newspaper and website South Florida Gay News.[citation needed]
- ^ a b "Window Media Publications". Window Media. 2005. Archived from the original on October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-25.
- ^ Harrell, Ashley (2007-03-01), "Express Train Wreck", Broward-Palm Beach New Times