Manatee County's purchase of the Seafood Shack and Marina property in Cortez has sparked concern about Annie's Bait & Tackle, a beloved community staple that also sits on that property. Manatee ...

Manatee County officials are starting the Cortez boat ramp project with a blank slate. Just north of the Cortez Bridge, the ...

Leaders in Manatee County want the community to help decide the future of The Cortez Marina, where Annie’s Bait & Tackle and The Seafood Shack stood before Hurricane Helene dealt a devastating blow.