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Guthrie net camp being demolished under court order
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Guthrie net camp being demolished under court order

Jul 29, 2024 – Leslie Lake
April 8, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Marina clients face inclusion in canal lawsuit

Marina clients face inclusion in canal lawsuit

CORTEZ – Cortez Village Marina clients who use the privately-owned Hunters Point canal may soon be named as additional defendants in a 2022 canal dispute-related lawsuit. The Sun recently obtained…
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March 19, 2024
By Leslie Lake
State pursues net camp demolition

State pursues net camp demolition

CORTEZ – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is proceed­ing to have Raymond “Junior” Guthrie remove his net camp from Sarasota Bay just off the Cortez commercial fishing docks…
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March 12, 2024
By Leslie Lake
FISH board votes to restore net camp

FISH board votes to restore net camp

CORTEZ – Known as the Curt Johns net camp, the historic structure off the coast of the fishing village has fallen into disrepair and the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) board voted at…
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February 27, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Cortez firehouse under renovation

Cortez firehouse under renovation

CORTEZ – The old volunteer firehouse in Cortez is getting a facelift. Built in 1950, the building at 4523 123rd St. Court W. served as a volunteer fire department in Cortez for many years. In 1997…
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February 20, 2024
By Cindy Lane
Cortez founded on mullet

Cortez founded on mullet

CORTEZ – A visit by Dr. Angela Collins to the Cortez Cultural Center furthered the organization’s mission to “preserve the past and protect the future.” The University of Florida Sea Grant marine ex…
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January 16, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Boat operator cited for running illegal service

Boat operator cited for running illegal service

CORTEZ – A U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew cited what they said was an illegal uninspected small passenger vessel-for-hire operating on Anna Maria Sound on Jan. 3. According to…
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January 1, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Person of the Year: John Stevely

Person of the Year: John Stevely a force for nature

CORTEZ – Habitat preservation is thriving in Cortez due in large part to the commitment of the late John Stevely. A founding member of the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) and an earl…
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December 23, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Year in Review: Cortez

Year in Review: Cortez

CORTEZ COMMERCIAL FISHING FESTIVAL CELEBRATES VILLAGE The 41st Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival took place on Feb. 18-19 in the historic fishing village. The festival, which celebrated 100…
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November 7, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Hunters Point prevails in canal hearing

Hunters Point prevails in canal hearing

CORTEZ – Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Edward Nicholas denied motions to dissolve lis pendens claims last week that were filed against the owners of three properties located along the Hunters…
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October 30, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
FDOT receives input on Cortez Road study

Residents offer input on Cortez Road study

BRADENTON – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently hosted a workshop seeking community input on the development of a Cortez Road corridor vision and action plan. The Oct. 18 work…
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