Cortez Fishing Village

Cortez is a living remnant of Old Florida.  It is a small working fishing village located on a peninsula in Sarasota Bay.  The population of this unincorporated community is 4,377. Cortez Road (State Highway 684)  connects Bradenton with Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Island. Cortez is not a trendy place, but a living community of weathered old houses and fish companies, fish nets, crab traps, floats and all kinds of boats, old and new.

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We have been to the Cortez several times and enjoy capturing sunsets and watching the fishing boats prep for the next day. The village maintains a commercial fishing activity, but families vacationing nearby in Bradenton are attracted has to Cortez for great dining of fresh seafood. My photo shoots in Cortez have be limited since I 'thought' the area we visited was the village. I have come to learn, there is an Old Florida village in Cortez a little ways away from the area I captured. Next time (lol). Beyond Cortez, it is just a short drive to Anna Marie Island to capture scenes and people activity around the dock.

Photo Ops:

• Fishing boats
• Village of Cortez Marker
• Low-light photos of restaurants and bait shops

Place(s) to dine: Tide Tables

Wiki ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortez,_Florida
​One of the Last Fishing Villages ... authenticflorida.com/cortez-a-real-florida-fishing-village/
Cortez Village ... www.bradentongulfislands.com/places/133/cortez-historic-fishing-village