The Placencia Breeze Newspaper

02/09/2026

September has arrived, and so has the newest issue of The Breeze! Our September edition is packed with local stories, community happenings, Belizean culture, events, and plenty of reasons to celebrate this special time of year on the peninsula.

🇧🇿 Whether you’re a longtime resident, a returning member of the diaspora, or just visiting Placencia, there’s something inside for you.

📍 Want a hard copy? Pick one up at the Tourism Information Center during regular business hours.

💻 Prefer to read online? The September issue is available now at:
theplacenciabreeze.com

And as always, a huge THANK YOU to our readers, contributors, and—most importantly—our advertisers for helping keep The Breeze in the hands of the community month after month. ❤️

31/08/2026

🐢🔎 SPOT SAMMIE WINNER! 🎉

We have a winner! Congratulations to Gasely Mendez, our August “Spot Sammie” champion! 🥳

Gasely spotted Sammie the Sea Turtle hiding in plain sight—right on the inside cover in the Rumfish Wine & Provisions ad! 👀🐢

For having such a keen eye, Gasely wins a $50 Gift Certificate to Tipsy Tuna! 🍹🌴

A big THANK YOU to everyone who played along with us in August. We love seeing how many of you are keeping an eye out for our sneaky little sea turtle!

🐢 Think you can spot Sammie? Be sure to grab your September issue of The Breeze, find where Sammie is hiding, and enter for your chance to win a prize!

Good luck, detectives! 🔎🐢🍀

19/08/2026

September's issue is under construction. Do you want to be part of it? Reach out about contributing an artcile or advertising in the region's top publication today!

Advertising in The Placencia Breeze is more than placing an ad — it’s about connecting with the community and helping your business stand out. Whether you’re a longtime local favorite, a growing business, or just getting started, we’re happy to work with you to create advertising that fits y...

14/08/2026

Seine Bight Day weekend begins! Catch the culture and have some fun today, tomorrow, and Sunday. Loads of entertainment, food, and vendors.

01/08/2026

📣 The August Issue of The Placencia Breeze Has Arrived! 📰☀️

The wait is over! Our August 2026 issue is now available, and hard copies are making their way across the peninsula.

📍 Pick up your free copy at the Placencia BTIA Tourism Information Center during regular business hours while supplies last.

💻 Prefer to read online? You can flip through the digital edition anytime here:
https://theplacenciabreeze.com/august-2026-issue/

Inside this month's issue you'll find community news, upcoming events, local stories, features, and everything that makes August such a special time on the Placencia Peninsula.

A huge thank you to our advertisers, contributors, photographers, and readers for helping make another fantastic issue possible. Happy reading! 🌴📖

30/07/2026

We hope everyone enjoyed reading the July issue of The Placencia Breeze! 🌴📰

A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to all of our amazing advertisers. Your support makes it possible for us to continue publishing a hometown newspaper that celebrates the people, businesses, and events that make our peninsula such a special place. Please remember to support the businesses that support your community!

⏰ Don't forget! If you found Sammie the Sea Turtle hidden somewhere in the July issue, there's still time to enter our Spot Sammie Giveaway! Email your answer to [email protected] today for your chance to win. We'll be drawing our lucky winner tomorrow!

Good luck, and thank you for being part of The Breeze family! 💙🐢
We hope everyone enjoyed reading the July issue of The Placencia Breeze! 🌴📰

July is here, and with it comes all the color, energy, and excitement that make summer on the Placencia Peninsula so special. From long sunny days on the beach to lively evenings filled with music, laughter, and celebration, this is truly one of the most vibrant times of the year in our community. ...

23/07/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible businesses that supported the July edition of The Placencia Breeze! 📰❤️

Thank you for believing in the power of paper, the importance of local journalism, and the value of a true hometown publication that keeps our community connected.

Please join us in supporting the businesses that support local news:

🌴 Arrelife
🤿 Splash Dive
🍷 Rumfish Wine & Provisions
🍦 Inky's
🌊 Sirenian Bay
🚕 Placencia Taxi Co-op
⚓ Captain Jak's
🏝️ Alan's Paradise Resort
🏡 Placencia Villas
👓 M&T Visionworks
🌺 Flowers Property Management
🍨 TuttiFrutti
🍷 Little Wine Bar
📚 Placencia Office Supply
🏝️ Ray Caye Resort
🏠 Keller Williams Realty

Every advertisement helps make it possible for us to share local stories, celebrate our community, highlight upcoming events, and keep The Breeze available for everyone to enjoy each month.

The next time you're looking for a meal, a place to stay, a service, or a local business to support, we encourage you to choose the businesses that choose to invest in Placencia.

Thank you for helping keep The Breeze alive—one page at a time. 📰💙

17/07/2026

📣 The August Edition of The Placencia Breeze is Now in the Works! 🗞️

Have a community event, club update, announcement, story, or local news to share? Want to promote your business to readers across the Placencia Peninsula? Now's the time!

Article and advertisement submissions are open for our August issue.

📅 Submission Deadline: July 20

To submit your article or reserve advertising space:
📍 Visit the Placencia Tourism Information Center or
📧 Email [email protected]

Whether you're sharing community news or showcasing your business, we'd love to help you reach our readers.

Don't miss your chance to be part of the August edition of The Placencia Breeze!

01/07/2026

July is here and with it comes all the color, energy, and excitement that make summer on the Placencia Peninsula so special. This month's issue of The Breeze is about fun and festivities-- highlighting the people, events, and traditions that make our little slice of paradise shine. Read all about Panulirus Argus- aka Spiny Caribbean Lobster- in Dr. Lyra Spang’s From the Fire Hearth series and learn how to make Barefoot’s Strawberry Margarita with our Bartender of the Month: Mayro.
The Breeze is here to keep you connected to the stories, happenings, and people that make this peninsula such a remarkable place to call home. Here’s to a summer filled with sunshine, celebration, and plenty of lobster! Hard copies available now at the Tourism Information Center

July is here, and with it comes all the color, energy, and excitement that make summer on the Placencia Peninsula so special. From long sunny days on the beach to lively evenings filled with music, laughter, and celebration, this is truly one of the most vibrant times of the year in our community. ...

30/06/2026

It’s the last day of the month — and you know what that means… a brand new issue of The Placencia Breeze drops tomorrow! 🗞️✨

That also means it’s time to announce our June Spot Sammie winner! 🐢

Sammie the Sea Turtle was hiding on Page 20 inside Captain Jak's ad, and we randomly selected from everyone who sent in the correct answer.

Congratulations to Larissa Martin, winner of 2 Placencia Restaurant Week dinner vouchers! 🎉🍽️

Think you can spot Sammie in July’s issue? Keep your eyes peeled and your answers coming!