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  1. Last Week

    Wednesday Dec 16 | Anna Maria Island Sun

    ... Bootleg. "It hasn't caused any problems in my lifetime. It's our playground." More... Lighted Boat Parade Saturday CORTEZ - " Twinkling boats will celebrate a Florida-style Christmas at the Sixth Annual Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, Dec. 19, ...

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    Related Topix: Bradenton Beach, FL, Bradenton, FL, Pop/Rock, Bootleg, Florida

  2. Looking for WWII, Korean War veteransRead the original story

    Monday Dec 21 | Anna Maria Islander Newspaper

    ... and "Forgotten Generation" columns are for Island, Longboat Key, Perico Island, Palma Sola, Village Green and Cortez veterans, man or woman, who served in the armed forces of any allied country (U.S., Canada, Britain, Holland, Norway, France, ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs, History in the News

  3. Sarasota Waters - Dec. 17, 2009

    Wednesday Dec 16 | Pelican Press

    ... the Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage (FISH) boat works. The drawing will take place on Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Cortez Seafood Festival. Mark your calendars. RETIRE AND ROW If that's your dream, you've come to the right place. Rowers Almanac ...

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    Related Topix: Sarasota, FL, Florida, Life, Food, Food Festival, Seafood

  4. Last WeekRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Dec 9 | Anna Maria Island Sun

    ... temporary fix that public works made, according to police chief Sam Speciale. More... FISH acquires church property CORTEZ - " A historic church and parsonage dating from the 1920s will be preserved by the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage ...

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    Related Topix: Manatee County, FL, Anna Maria, FL, Sarasota County, FL, Bradenton Beach, FL

  5. Mullet fishers see improved catch, lower prices

    Monday Dec 14 | Anna Maria Islander Newspaper

    Plying the waters Looking toward Bradenton Beach from their boat at the Seafood Shack marina near the Cortez Bridge, Barbara and husband Don Capron enjoyed a closeup view of the congregation of mullet fishers working their trade.

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    Related Topix: Bradenton Beach, FL

  6. a True ShowmanRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | Bradenton Herald

    ... older than me." As a member of the Jack Tamburin Band, which plays regular gigs at the Banana Factory, Clancy's on Cortez, and Woody's River Roo, as well as for American Legion and Moose audiences, Rohr puts his considerable energy into every song. ...

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  7. Scientists: Red snapper recovering in GulfRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 9 | The Montgomery Advertiser - Alabama

    NEW ORLEANS -- Fisher men are reeling in bigger and more mature red snap per -- a sign that the over fished species is beginning to recover and tight regula tions can be relaxed a bit, ac cording to a new analysis.

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  8. Attractions: Week of Sept. 24

    Wednesday Dec 9 | Bradenton Herald

    ... member will be on hand to answer questions. Admission: free. Information: 729-2222. Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez: Cortez Road and 119th Street West, Cortez The museum houses exhibits including replicas of ships, a Navy uniform, handmade mullet ...

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    Related Topix: Bradenton, FL, Palmetto, FL, Ellenton, FL, Manatee County, FL, Entertainment

  9. Scientists: Red snapper recovering in GulfRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 5 | MySanAntonio.com

    ... marine advocacy group. He added: "This is great news for the Gulf environment and the economy." Glen Brooks, the Cortez, Fla.-based president of the Gulf Fishermen's Association, said it was common knowledge among fishermen that red snapper were ...

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  10. Red snapper may have made a comebackRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 5 | Houma Courier

    ... marine advocacy group. He added: "This is great news for the Gulf environment and the economy." Glen Brooks, the Cortez, Fla.-based president of the Gulf Fishermen's Association, said it was common knowledge among fishermen that red snapper were ...

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  11. Tax break for working waterfronts still unclear

    Thursday Dec 3 | Bradenton.com

    ... "The fact it would also help me budget for the future would be good, too." Karen Bell, owner of A.P. Bell Fish Co. in Cortez, also said the sooner business owners can find out their tax break the better. "It's definitely a concern, but we'll just ...

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    Related Topix: Manatee County, FL, Palmetto, FL

  12. Last Week

    Nov 18, 2009 | Anna Maria Island Sun

    ... LDR (land development regulations) and I am unable to do so," Stoltzfus said in a letter to city officials. More... CORTEZ - " The second annual Cortez Village Folk Arts Festival will bring music, arts and crafts, seafood and more to Cortez on ...

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    Related Topix: Anna Maria, FL, Bradenton, FL, Bradenton Beach, FL

  13. Photos: Fun at AgventureRead the original story

    Nov 20, 2009 | Bradenton Herald

    ... and the naming of an Outstanding Agriculturist. It ends today with preregistration for the Beef Prospect Show and the Cortez Folk Festival. Agriculture and tourism are considered the two largest economic drivers of the Manatee County economy.

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    Related Topix: Manatee County, FL, Palmetto, FL, Agriculture, Science, Entomology

  14. Last WeekRead the original story w/Photo

    Nov 11, 2009 | Anna Maria Island Sun

    ... p.m. Tickets are $15 and seating is general admission, Tickets are available by calling 778-5755 or 778-3094. More... Cortez Folk Arts Festival coming soon CORTEZ - " If you thought Cortez was just about fishing, it's time to take in the second ...

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    Related Topix: Manatee County, FL, Anna Maria, FL, Holmes Beach, FL, Bradenton Beach, FL

  15. Cortez festival: food, folk music and fun

    Nov 18, 2009 | HeraldTribune.com

    ... fish at the last working fishing village on Florida's Suncoast. On Saturday, you get your chance at the second annual Cortez Folk Festival, which takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The festival also features nearly 30 vendors offering ...

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    Related Topix: Manatee County, FL, Siesta Key, FL, Sarasota, FL

  16. 11/11 Police Briefs: Guns stolen in burglaries

    Nov 11, 2009 | Bradenton Herald

    ... burglaries is asked to call the sheriff's office at 747-3011, or Crimestoppers at (866) 634-TIPS. Walker killed on Cortez ID'd MANATEE - A pedestrian killed trying to walk across Cortez Road Monday evening has been identified as 59-year-old Dennis ...

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    Related Topix: Manatee County, FL, Bradenton, FL

  17. Sailfish tops action as cold front perks fishingRead the original story

    Nov 3, 2009 | Bradenton.com

    ... back to the nearshore Gulf with the cooling seas. The catch of the week has to go to Captain Scott Greer out of Cortez Fishing Center. Greer's party was doing well with large gag grouper before a rare sailfish crashed the party. This is the last in ...

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation

  18. Cortez Bridge malfunction fixedRead the original story

    Nov 3, 2009 | Bradenton Herald

    The Cortez Bridge malfunctioned at about noon today causing traffic delays as vehicles could not pass over the drawbridge.

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    Related Topix: Bradenton Beach, FL

  19. Time to force amaryllis bulbs into bloom

    Nov 1, 2009 | Bradenton Herald

    ... they bloom on new growth all year long. The county is planting these lovely trees in the medians on U.S. 19 near Cortez, which means that they are tough. Growing in full sun, in any well-drained soil, and surviving on rain alone, this short ...

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    Related Topix: Weather, Entomology, Science, Home Gardening, Home, Life, Food, Vegetables, Manatee County, FL

  20. 10/21 Police Briefs: Cortez purse robbery reportedRead the original story

    Oct 21, 2009 | Bradenton Herald

    A 53-year-old woman told Bradenton police officers her purse was snatched as she exited a CVS Pharmacy on Cortez Road, said Bradenton Police Department Deputy Chief J.J. Lewis.

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    Related Topix: Bradenton, FL, Manatee County, FL

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