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🌱 How Station Cortez is cracking down on unsafe local charter boats

Cortez, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Cortez! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Station Cortez is cracking down on unsafe local charter boats
  • Why Cortez had no new police reports this week

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 76 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 75.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coast Guard terminates illegal charter voyage near Ana Maria Island (thebradentontimes.com) — Coast Guard Station Cortez officers recently shut down an illegal charter operating near Bradenton Beach Marina, underscoring safety rules that protect local boaters and visitors. Officials detailed multiple violations, warned of steep civil penalties, and urged anyone booking trips from Cortez-area waters to verify captains’ credentials and safety documentation before stepping aboard.
   

• Streetlife -05-13-2026 (islander.org) — Cortez residents get a quick safety check-in this week, as the latest Manatee County police blotter reports no new incidents in the village while nearby island communities saw camping violations, alcohol-related issues and a domestic battery arrest. It’s a useful snapshot of what law enforcement has been handling just across the bridges.
   

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Ok Cortez! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cortez

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