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🌱 How Cortez Bridge construction could change your drive this fall

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Good morning Cortez! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Cortez Bridge construction could change your drive this fall

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 77.
  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RoadWatch – 09-16-26 (islander.org) — Expect ongoing lane closures and detours around Cortez Bridge and Cortez Road as construction continues through the fall, with bridge work starting in November. The update also highlights nearby Holmes Beach and Bradenton projects plus free MCAT trolley options, helping Cortez drivers and riders plan their daily commutes more smoothly.
   

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    Thursday September 17
  • Lady Bruin Volleyball vs. Gibbs (Middle School Night)
    Bayshore High School, 5505 34th St W, Bradenton
    6:30 pm
    • Friday September 18
  • Varsity Football vs. Hawthorne
    Bayshore High School, 5505 34th St W, Bradenton
    7:00 pm

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  • The Fresh Market posted a job opening for Meat and Seafood Team Member in Bradenton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Bradenton Beach

Holmes Beach

  • Holmes Beach reverend served at Ground Zero (amisun.com)
  • HB seeks help to retain boat ramp access (islander.org)

Sarasota

  • Popular Downtown Sarasota Restaurant Abruptly Closes (patch.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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