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Cortez is a historic fishing village in Manatee County, known for its strong maritime heritage and authentic Old Florida character. It is one of the last remaining traditional working waterfront communities on Florida’s Gulf Coast, offering a unique and preserved coastal atmosphere.

The area features waterfront homes, marinas, and local seafood restaurants, with a close connection to boating and the fishing industry. With its quiet charm and proximity to Anna Maria Island and Bradenton, Cortez appeals to those looking for a coastal lifestyle rooted in history, nature, and waterfront living.

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Mesa Elementary School 970-565-3858 public KG-5
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School 970-565-7824 public 6-8
Kemper Elementary School 970-565-3737 public KG-5
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School 970-882-4494 public KG-5
Montezuma-Cortez High School 970-565-3722 public 9-12
Southwest Open Charter School 970-565-1150 public 9-12
Battle Rock Charter School 970-565-3237 public KG-6 Website
Cortez Adventist Christian School 970-565-8257 private KG-8 Website
Children's Kiva Montessori School 970-564-9377 public KG-8 Website
Mesa Elementary School 970-565-3858 public KG-5
Kemper Elementary School 970-565-3737 public KG-5
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School 970-882-4494 public KG-5
Battle Rock Charter School 970-565-3237 public KG-6 Website
Cortez Adventist Christian School 970-565-8257 private KG-8 Website
Children's Kiva Montessori School 970-564-9377 public KG-8 Website
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School 970-565-7824 public 6-8
Cortez Adventist Christian School 970-565-8257 private KG-8 Website
Children's Kiva Montessori School 970-564-9377 public KG-8 Website
Montezuma-Cortez High School 970-565-3722 public 9-12
Southwest Open Charter School 970-565-1150 public 9-12

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