EXPLORE
CORTEZ VILLAGE

Welcome to the historic fishing village of Cortez, Florida, originally known as Hunter’s Point. Thanks to the hard work of citizens and the Cortez Village Historical Society, the Cortez Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. Download our walking tour brochure to help you explore one of the last remaining fishing villages on Florida’s Gulf Coast. 

11655 Cortez Road West, Cortez, FL 34215

Hours: Open by appointment only. To make an appointment, please leave a message (941-840-0590) or email cvhs2016@aol.com. Please give at least 3 days notice.

Follow the path over a small footbridge east of FMM grounds and you will find the Cortez Cultural Center. The Center focuses on preserving “old Florida” history and stories of founding families in Cortez. Exhibits give a glimpse into the lives of Cortezians since the 1880s, painting a picture of a tight-knit neighborhood that valued hard-work, thrifty-living, and a sense of community above all else.

P.O. Box 606, Cortez, FL 34215

F.I.S.H. (Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage) is a grassroots organization dedicated to the promotion, education and preservation of Cortez and Florida’s commercial fishing and other traditional maritime cultures, including the environment upon which these communities depend. The F.I.S.H. Boatworks program on the northern edge of the F.I.S.H. Preserve welcomes volunteers who have a desire to learn about the art of traditional boat building through hands-on experiences.
Contact Rick Stewart at (941) 580-1036 for more information.

Visit Bradenton recently teamed up with SRQ Magazine to produce a special project that highlights the beauty and character of the Cortez Fishing Village.

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Enjoy this genuine look into our favorite community through the title above, or copy & paste this link into your web browser: https://youtu.be/74WJ95JhaLg.