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Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival Draws Big Crowd
Smells of seafood filled a sunny day during the opening of historic festival in a new location. The festivities continue today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The first day of the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, highlighted by live music and a ton of Florida seafood, was just in time for a weekend of spectacular weather.
Last year, the event was held by the A.P. Bell Fish Co.
The festival, which continues today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. is now being held outside the Cortez Kitchen, at the end of 119th St. West, south of Cortez Road.
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Admission is $2. Kids under 12 are free.
Free parking is available east of the festival area at the F.I.S.H. Preserve, which will benefit from the proceeds.
Remote parking is available at the Cortez Commons Shopping Center at Cortez Road and 59th St. West (5584 Cortez Rd.) and at Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island. Round-trip shuttle service from the remote lots is $2.
