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RoadWatch: Eyes on the road – 05-21-2025 - Anna Maria Islander

Cortez, Florida · Cortez

RoadWatch: Eyes on the road – 05-21-2025 - Anna Maria Islander

Cortez Bridge utility relocation project: State Road 684/Cortez Road. The Manatee County Public Works Department is relocating a water main […] The post RoadWatch: Eyes on the road – 05-21-2025 appeared first on Anna Maria Islander.Read Article

RoadWatch: Eyes on the road – 05-07-2025 - Anna Maria Islander

Infrastructure · Cortez

RoadWatch: Eyes on the road – 05-07-2025 - Anna Maria Islander

Cortez Bridge utility relocation project: State Road 684/Cortez Road. The Manatee County Public Works Department is relocating a water main […] The post RoadWatch: Eyes on the road – 05-07-2025 appeared first on Anna Maria Islander.Read Article

Regulars assemble, tears flow for Annie’s - Anna Maria Islander

Cortez, Florida · Cortez

Regulars assemble, tears flow for Annie’s - Anna Maria Islander

The Annie’s Bait & Tackle building is demolished by a Manatee County contractor April 16. County commissioners voted March 4 to take down the 70-year-old Cortez landmark, citing significant hurricane damage. Annie’s is part of the Seafood Shack parcel purchased by the county for $13 million for a public marina. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff The post Regulars assemble, tears flow for Annie’s appeared first on Anna Maria Islander.Read Article

Cortez waterway cleanup reveals overabundance of debris - Anna Maria Islander

The good news: local waterways contain thousands of pounds less debris following a recent cleanup. The bad news: due to […] The post Cortez waterway cleanup reveals overabundance of debris appeared first on Anna Maria Islander.Cortez, Florida · Cortez Read Article

RoadWatch: Eyes on the road – 04-16-2025 - Anna Maria Islander

Cortez Bridge utility relocation project: State Road 684/Cortez Road. The Manatee County Public Works Department is relocating a water main […] The post RoadWatch: Eyes on the road – 04-16-2025 appeared first on Anna Maria Islander.Cortez, Florida · Cortez Read Article

Funeral for a friend - Anna Maria Islander

Customers, employees and proprietor Bruce Shearer gather March 28 at Annies Bait & Tackle in Cortez to socialize one last time before the property is demolished by Manatee County, the owner since December 2024. The demo date is unknown. The property was damaged in the 2024 hurricanes and the county determined demolition was the only course. “It’s sad, what (Manatee County) did for Cortez,” Shearer said. “It’s been a good run here. My life has ne…Property · Cortez Read Article

USA Today names Sarasota area restaurant one of the best of 2025

Swordfish Grill, located at 4628 119th St W, Cortez, Florida, was just named one of the best restaurants in America by USA Today.Cortez, Florida · Cortez Read Article

Nautical needs, maritime goods - Anna Maria Islander

Shoppers check out the offerings March 8 at the Cortez Nautical Flea Market at the Florida Maritime Museum. Vendors sold fishing and boating gear, arts and crafts and more. The museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, is celebrating Manatee County Heritage Month with events and classes. For more information, call 941-708-6120. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff The post Nautical needs, maritime goods appeared first on Anna Maria Islander.Cortez, Florida · Cortez Read Article

County votes to demolish storm-damaged waterfront landmark - Anna Maria Islander

Manatee County commissioners voted 6-1 March 4 to demolish Annie’s Bait & Tackle, a landmark waterfront destination in Cortez that […] The post County votes to demolish storm-damaged waterfront landmark appeared first on Anna Maria Islander.Cortez, Florida · Cortez Read Article

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