Anakaren Salinas has been named advertising account representative for the Caloosa Belle and Immokalee Bulletin, divisions of Independent Newsmedia, Inc.

“We’re very excited to have Ana join our team,” said INI Florida group advertising manager Jaime Limoges. “Her excitement for the communities we serve is a source of inspiration to all of us.”

Salinas is a resident and native of LaBelle, formerly of Immokalee. “My favorite thing about our communities is the way that everyone has each other’s back. I am happy to work for a company that tells that story in both print and online.”

In addition to print advertising sales, Salinas will be working to launch new digital initiatives in the south Florida region.

Independent Newsmedia Inc. USA is dedicated to community journalism. Its newspapers and websites are published for, of and by the people. Independent’s news publications are dedicated to community journalism, with a unique blend of issue-oriented stories, reader submissions and “refrigerator” news and photos. The Florida group includes operations in LaBelle, Immokalee, Clewiston, Belle Glade, Okeechobee and Glades County.

Anakaren Salinas can be reached at (863) 675-2541 or by e-mail at asalinas@newszap.com.