Hello Cortez! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- 2026 Back-to-School Jam! at Bayshore High School
- Senior Sunrise at Bayshore High School
- Varsity Football Kickoff Classic vs. St. John Neumann Catholic at Bayshore High School
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 76.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
Cortez
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Saturday August 8
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2026 Back-to-School Jam!
Bayshore High School
Bradenton, FL 34210
5:00 pm
Friday August 14
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Senior Sunrise
Bayshore High School
Stadium
6:00 am
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Varsity Football Kickoff Classic vs. St. John Neumann Catholic
Bayshore High School
, 5505 34th St W, Bradenton, FL
7:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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Artwalk Weekend! Saturday Night 11am-4pm →
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
12th Street West, Bradenton, FL
11:00 am
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Education & Workforce Committee Meeting
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
215 Manatee Ave. W Bradenton School Board Building
12:00 pm
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Back To School Night
Virgil Mills Elementary
Palmetto, FL 34221
4:00 pm
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BTS Back-to-School night
Palm View Elementary School
Palmetto, FL 34221
5:00 pm
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Woody’s River Roo Pub & Grill →
WOODY’S RIVER ROO PUB, GRILL & TIKI BAR, 5717 18th St E, Ellenton
5:00 pm
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L.R. Johnson K-8 Back to School Night
Johnson-Wakeland School of International Baccalaureate
Bradenton, FL 34208
5:00 pm
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Commission Meeting →
Bradenton Beach, FL Calendar
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
6:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Marko Coconut @ Ugly Grouper 12-3 AMI →
The Ugly Grouper, 5704 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach
12:00 pm
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Guided Relaxation Circle
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
5312 Holmes Blvd Holmes Beach, 34217
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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ARS Rescue Rooter posted a job opening for Dispatcher / HVAC in Bradenton. Apply here.
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Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Bradenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cortez here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bradenton Beach
- BB city budget plan emphasizes readiness, employee retention (islander.org)
Holmes Beach
Longboat Key
- Longboat florist cruises paradise in her iconic pink limo (yourobserver.com)
- Firefighters have higher cancer risk from foam, firefighting apparel (yourobserver.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 he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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