The SunSentinel traces its roots to Fort Lauderdale's early settlement days. By the end of the Great Depression, the newspaper along with Fort Lauderdale, emerged from the economic downturn and began a dramatic growth cycle. The first Sunday morning edition was printed in 1953. In 1963, the SunSentinel was purchased by its present owners, the Tribune Co. of Chicago, linking it with an international group of media and publication properties.

• SunSentinel is the major daily newspaper of Broward and Palm Beach counties. On a typical day, there are at least 170 pages of news and advertising information.

• SunSentinel reaches more than 600,000 readers daily and more than 850,000 on Sundays.

• SunSentinel has the largest news-gathering staff in its market -- more than all other newspapers, radio and television stations combined.

• Within the newspaper industry, SunSentinel is noted for its extensive zoning, including a series of part-run community news sections, and a number of full-run news pages.

• The company has been repeatedly recognized with awards for its editorial sports coverage, investigative reporting and color technology applications.