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FDOT announces future Cortez Bridge design
Renderings show the final designs for the Florida Department of Transportation’s planned fixed-span bridge on Cortez Road, spanning the Intracoastal Waterway and connecting the village of Cortez and Bradenton Beach. The DOT has announced it will begin construction in November, following the completion of a related Manatee County utility relocation project. The bridge will be built in two phases to maintain traffic throughout construction. During Phase 1, crews will construct the northern half of the new bridge alongside the drawbridge. Once completed, traffic will be shifted onto the new bridge, allowing Phase 2 to begin. Phase 2 includes the demolition of the existing bridge and construction of a remaining portion of the new bridge. Islander Courtesy Photos
Cortez CVHS calendar
Oct. 10, 9:30-11 a.m., Cortez Coffee. Cortez Cultural Center. Nov. 11, 3:30 p.m., CVHS Annual Meeting. Cortez Cultural Center. Dec. […]
Correction to AID closure
We announced Sept. 30 that All Island Denominations, an affiliation of the island’s churches, would cease operations Oct. 1. AID […]
Bradenton man arrested for DUI
Holmes Beach police arrested Donald Freeman, 39, of Bradenton, Sept. 12, on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the […]
Anna Maria clerk resignation
TO: Mayor Mark Short FROM: Amber LaRowe, MMC, CPM DATE: September 28, 2026 SUBJECT: Resignation Mayor Short: Please accept […]
Sarasota man arrested for DUI
Holmes Beach police arrested Jeffrey Carper, 36, of Sarasota, Sept. 13, on second-degree misdemeanor charges for allegedly driving under the […]
RoadWatch – 10-07-26
MANATEE COUNTY Districtwide Moveable Bridges (Manatee County): Construction project: Crews will begin the installation of pedestrian/bicycle detection systems, conduits and electrical […]