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The 14 Best Restaurants in Florida!

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Beach Bistro, Holmes Beach, FL

There are a lot of waterfront restaurants in the area but few have earned the many and varied accolades of this one. Fine Florida fare served by warmly welcoming waiters. Also known for line-caught…
There are a lot of waterfront restaurants in the area but few have earned the many and varied…

10 Best Cocktail Bars in Florida

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The Doctor’s Office, Holmes Beach, FL

Unwind after a long week with a well-made cocktail. Sometimes, it’s just what the Doctor ordered! At this bar, the selection is nothing short of intricate, including a handcrafted selection of…
Unwind after a long week with a well-made cocktail. Sometimes, it’s just what the Doctor…

The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Dentists in Florida!

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Children’s Dentistry of Manatee, Bradenton, FL

The team here takes pleasure in seeing their patients smile, and they can offer all the resources, education, and services to help them maintain it. You can get all your child’s dental services…
The team here takes pleasure in seeing their patients smile, and they can offer all the resources,…

The 10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Florida!

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The Fish Hole, Bradenton Beach, FL

There are two locations in Bradenton Beach, and you’ll want to visit them both. This course is nothing if not unique, offering misters to keep you cool, a beautifully landscaped koi pond, and…
There are two locations in Bradenton Beach, and you’ll want to visit them both. This course…

The 11 Best Fall Activities to Do in Florida!

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You pick it at old-time Hunsader Farms

"U-pick it" season starts in September at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton but most visitors choose October dates because that's when the annual Pumpkin Festival takes place. There's over 100 craft…
"U-pick it" season starts in September at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton but most visitors choose…

10 Best Pancake Places in Florida

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Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Holmes Beach, FL

This Gulf-front cafe is the stuff dreams are made of. They're well-known among locals and travelers alike for their all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, and you might just want to stay all day and…
This Gulf-front cafe is the stuff dreams are made of. They're well-known among locals and travelers…

8 Best Pho Restaurants in Florida

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Pho Cali, Sarasota, FL

This busy locale has become a local legend thanks to its amazing pho. Their list of pho soups is one of the most lengthy you’ll find anywhere, ensuring every appetite can find something they…
This busy locale has become a local legend thanks to its amazing pho. Their list of pho soups is…

The 10 Best Seafood Restaurants in Florida!

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KaCey’s Seafood, Sarasota, FL

This upbeat seafood place offers affordable meals with some of the friendliest service around. Here you can expect a full selection of seafood favorites, including fish tacos, ahi tuna, and mahi, to…
This upbeat seafood place offers affordable meals with some of the friendliest service around. Here…

10 Best Hair Salons in Florida

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Inspirations Salon, Sarasota, FL

No matter what you want to do with your hair, Inspirations Salon can probably bring your vision to life. A haircut that reinvents who you are? Check. Coloring services that inject a dose of fun into…
No matter what you want to do with your hair, Inspirations Salon can probably bring your vision to…

9 Best First Date Locations in Florida

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Five-O Donut Co, Sarasota, FL

Grabbing a donut on a first date might seem boring, but the donuts here are anything but. Massive, over-the-top donut varieties add creativity to your date. They’re conversation pieces and 100…
Grabbing a donut on a first date might seem boring, but the donuts here are anything but. Massive,…
Best Things In & Around Cortez, FL
The 14 Best Restaurants in Florida!

Beach Bistro, Holmes Beach, FL

Featured in The 14 Best Restaurants in Florida!
There are a lot of waterfront restaurants in the area but few have earned the many and varied accolades of this one. Fine Florida fare served by warmly welcoming waiters. Also known for line-caught… Read More
The 10 Best Seafood Restaurants in Florida!

KaCey’s Seafood, Sarasota, FL

Featured in The 10 Best Seafood Restaurants in Florida!
This upbeat seafood place offers affordable meals with some of the friendliest service around. Here you can expect a full selection of seafood favorites, including fish tacos, ahi tuna, and mahi, to… Read More
The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Dentists in Florida!

Children’s Dentistry of Manatee, Bradenton, FL

Featured in The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Dentists in Florida!
The team here takes pleasure in seeing their patients smile, and they can offer all the resources, education, and services to help them maintain it. You can get all your child’s dental services… Read More
10 Best Hair Salons in Florida

Inspirations Salon, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Hair Salons in Florida
No matter what you want to do with your hair, Inspirations Salon can probably bring your vision to life. A haircut that reinvents who you are? Check. Coloring services that inject a dose of fun into… Read More
9 Best First Date Locations in Florida

Five-O Donut Co, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 9 Best First Date Locations in Florida
Grabbing a donut on a first date might seem boring, but the donuts here are anything but. Massive, over-the-top donut varieties add creativity to your date. They’re conversation pieces and 100… Read More
10 Best Shopping Outlets in Florida

Crossings at Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Shopping Outlets in Florida
If you’re in beautiful Sarasota and you’re in need of a few new additions to your wardrobe or any number of other fun treats, head to Crossings at Siesta Key. It has all the essentials… Read More
10 Best Wedding Planners in Florida

Lemon Drops Weddings & Events, St Petersburg, FL

Featured in 10 Best Wedding Planners in Florida
Specializing in elegance, sophistication, and southern charm, Lemon Drops offer full-service wedding planning and management. In addition, they design custom florals and decorations in-house, giving… Read More
10 Best Furniture Stores in Florida

Soft Square, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Furniture Stores in Florida
Soft Square is a genuinely unique furniture store and a favorite for all Sarasotans who love a modern style for their home. This local shop carries dozens of high-quality and trendy brands so… Read More
Florida's 10 Best Live Theater Venues!

Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota, FL

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Since its opening, the Asolo Repertory Theatre has successfully reflected Sarasota’s impressive arts scene through their top-notch productions. With three separate stages, there are always… Read More
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Events around Cortez, FL
Oct
14

Sarasota Rocktoberfest

4:00 PM
J.D. Hamel Park, Sarasota, FL
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Oct
15

Lance's Cruzin To The Hop Car Shows - Sarasota Classic Car Museum

9:00 AM
Sarasota Classic Car Museum, Sarasota, FL
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Oct
15

Sarasota Rocktoberfest

11:00 AM
J.D. Hamel Park, Sarasota, FL
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Oct
16

Sarasota Rocktoberfest

11:00 AM
J.D. Hamel Park, Sarasota, FL
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Oct
22

Lance's Cruzin To The Hop Car Shows - Joey D's Bradenton

5:00 PM
Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery, Bradenton, FL
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Oct
26

Young at Heart Senior's Program

10:30 AM
The Salvation Army, Bradenton, FL
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Oct
28

Gente de Zona

8:00 PM
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, FL
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Cortez News

Updates on Recovery Efforts in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Following Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 6, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Oct 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis visited North Port and Arcadia to give updates on the response effort, survey impacted areas, distribute hot meals, and meet with survivors… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Delivers Meals and Meets with Survivors at Murdock Baptist Church

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 6, 2022
Port Charlotte, FL — On Oct 3rd, First Lady Casey DeSantis traveled to Murdock Baptist Church in Port Charlotte to deliver hot meals and meet with people impacted by Hurricane Ian. First Lady… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Distributes Meals to First Responders in Fort Myers and Announces First Responder Mental Health Resources

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 6, 2022
Fort Myers, FL — On Oct 3rd, First Lady Casey DeSantis visited the First Responder Base Camp in Lee County to help distribute meals and meet with first responders aiding in Hurricane Ian… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Over $20 Million Raised within 48 Hours of Activating the Florida Disaster Fund

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 5, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Oct 1st, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that within 48 hours of activation the Florida Disaster Fund raised over $20 million in donations to support communities… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose Volunteers Mobilizing to Help Seniors in Need Following Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 5, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Oct 1st, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the deployment of Hope Heroes, the volunteer team she assembled as part of her Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose… Read More

Governor DeSantis Calls on Lee County Electric Cooperative to Accept Additional Mutual Aid to Expedite Power Restoration

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 5, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Oct 1st, after receiving a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center on current efforts to restore power in Southwest Florida, Governor DeSantis called on the Lee… Read More

Updates on Recovery Efforts in Hardee County Following Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 5, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Oct 1st, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the town of Wauchula in Hardee County, Florida, to give updates on the response effort and to survey impacted areas in Hardee County.… Read More

ICYMI: Florida Receives Approval for National Flood Insurance Program Waiver

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 5, 2022
Allows Policyholders in NFIP to Access Funding, Bypassing Claims Process COLLIER COUNTY, FL -- On Oct 2nd, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that the Federal… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Directs FDOT to Expedite Emergency Repairs Needed to Restore Access to Pine Island

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 5, 2022
Access to Pine Island will be Restored by Saturday, October 8, 2022 Tallahassee, FL — On Oct 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis directed FDOT to assist Lee County to expedite emergency repairs to the… Read More

Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 3, 2022
Tallahassee, Fla. — On Sep 30th, morning, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces First $1 Million Distributed through Florida Disaster Fund

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 3, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Sep 30th, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the first round of Florida Disaster Fund grants totaling $1 million have been awarded to organizations engaged in the… Read More

Search and Rescue Efforts Underway Following Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
September 30, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Sep 29th, afternoon, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Donations Are Pouring in to the Florida Disaster Fund to Help Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
September 30, 2022
The Florida Disaster Fund Has Received More Than $10 million in Donations TALLAHASSEE, FL. — On Sep 29th, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that within hours of activating, the Florida… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness for Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
September 29, 2022
Tallahassee, FL. — On Sep 28th, evening, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Requests President Biden Approve Major Disaster Declaration and 100 Percent Federal Cost Share for 60 Days for Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
September 29, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Sep 28th, Governor Ron DeSantis requested President Biden grant a Major Disaster Declaration for all 67 counties, for all categories, and all types of assistance, due to… Read More
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