We’re all about celebrating 2018. Why? It marks our 20th year covering the Cape and Islands.
As we look back on two decades of Cape Cod Magazine, we are reminded of why the Cape is so special—the people, places, its rich history and unparalleled views. We look forward to 20 more years as the authority you turn to first for the BEST of Cape Cod!
But for now, we hope you enjoy learning a bit of our history…
March 1998
Cape Cod Magazine is started by John Harvey. Formerly known as the Neon Navigator, Harvey changed the name to Cape Cod Magazine and distributed it as a free monthly publication across the Cape and Plymouth.
January 2002
Liz and Michael Rabideau purchase Cape Cod Magazine. The Rabideaus change the business from a free publication to a subscription-based model, published nine times a year.
March 2002
Rabideau Publishing consolidates offices by moving Cape Cod Magazine from Mashpee to Main Street, Hyannis, joining Cape Cod Guide and Cape Cod Parent and Child, which move from their West Barnstable office.
March 2003
Cape Cod Magazine debuts new flag/logo.
March 2004
Cape Cod Magazine teams up with Puritan Cape Cod to launch Girls Night Out at the Puritan store in Hyannis. The annual event features a night of shopping, refreshments, networking and support for women. Girls Night Out continues to grow every year.
July 2011
The first annual Best of Cape Cod issue is launched, featuring readers’ picks and editor’s picks of the best places to shop, drink, eat and visit on the Cape.
October 2011
Cape Cod Magazine increases from nine to 10 issues a year.
January 2013
The first annual People to Watch issue makes its debut.
April 2014
Rabideau Media Group, which owns Cape Cod Magazine, South Shore Living, Chatham Magazine and Cape Cod Guide, is bought by Lighthouse Media Solutions.
TWENTY FOR TWENTY: Take a look at 20 of our favorite covers, one for each year we’ve been in business.
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