Monthly Archives: February 2019

Judge rules for DEP, but Cortez fish camp gets stay order

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Blog Author

by Kathy Prucnell for islander.org | February 12, 2019 | https://www.islander.org/2019/02/judge-rules-for-dep-but-cortez-fish-camp-gets-stay-order/ Raymond “Junior” Guthrie Jr. sits with Karen Bell of Cortez-based A.P. Bell Fish Co. Feb. 5 before a hearing in the Manatee County courthouse. The Florida Department of Environmental … Continue reading →

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Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival Celebrates Village’s Unique Heritage

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Blog Author

John Stevely• Sunday, Feb 10, 2019 CORTEZ — Its beginnings were humble. Music, clog dancing, smoked mullet and fish chowder were among the big draws for the first one-day festival. Organizers were hoping a few hundred folks would show up. … Continue reading →

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FISH Preserve a dream come true

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Blog Author

https://www.amisun.com/2019/02/07/fish-preserve-a-dream-come-true/ By Cindy Lane – February 7, 2019 FISH Preserve wetlands draw white ibis and other shorebirds. – Cindy Lane | Sun CORTEZ – A dream fueled by the true grit of Cortez commercial fishing families has grown to 100 … Continue reading →

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Cortez will rock, swing, jump and jive during fest

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Blog Author

From the Anna Maria Island Sun By Cindy Lane – February 1, 2019 Cortez will rock, swing, jump and jive during fest – Cindy Lane | Sun CORTEZ – The 37th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival will feature eight musical … Continue reading →

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