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🌱 Free Art Exhibit - Dinner, Drinks & Auction Open to Public and 10 more events

Cortez, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Cortez! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Justin Layman
  • SAT Test Date (must be registered by May 22) at Bayshore High School
  • Free Art Exhibit - Dinner, Drinks & Auction Open to Public at Lockwood Ridge Road

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-shower in spots; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Thursday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative, Full or Part Time in Bradenton Beach. Apply here.
  • Marriott International posted a job opening for Guest Environment Expert (Housekeeper) in Longboat Key. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cortez here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bradenton Beach

Holmes Beach

  • Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Holmes Titsworth explains why she is not seeking re-election and retiring after 14 years in city government (mysuncoast.com)
  • A motley crew (islander.org)
  • Second Avenue alternative to Gulf Drive might be eliminated (amisun.com)

Longboat Key

  • Behind the Headlines, Longboat's Tax Base Quietly Climbs 2% — But the Easy Money Is Gone (lbknews.com)

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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cortez

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cortez

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.