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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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Lewis-Arriola Elementary School 970-882-4494 Public KG-5
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School 970-565-7824 Public 6-8
Lighthouse Christian Academy 970-565-8964 Private PK-11
Southwest Open Charter School 970-565-1150 Public 9-12
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School 970-882-4494 Public KG-5
Mesa Elementary School 970-565-3858 Public KG-5
Kemper Elementary School 970-565-3737 Public KG-5
Cortez Adventist Christian School 970-565-8257 Private KG-8
Beech Street Preschool 970-565-3372 Public PK-PK
Children's Kiva Montessori School 970-564-9377 Public KG-8
Lighthouse Christian Academy 970-565-8964 Private PK-11
Battle Rock Charter School 970-565-3237 Public KG-6
Lewis-Arriola Elementary School 970-882-4494 Public KG-5
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School 970-565-7824 Public 6-8
Mesa Elementary School 970-565-3858 Public KG-5
Kemper Elementary School 970-565-3737 Public KG-5
Cortez Adventist Christian School 970-565-8257 Private KG-8
Children's Kiva Montessori School 970-564-9377 Public KG-8
Lighthouse Christian Academy 970-565-8964 Private PK-11
Battle Rock Charter School 970-565-3237 Public KG-6
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School 970-565-7824 Public 6-8
Lighthouse Christian Academy 970-565-8964 Private PK-11
Cortez Adventist Christian School 970-565-8257 Private KG-8
Children's Kiva Montessori School 970-564-9377 Public KG-8
Southwest Open Charter School 970-565-1150 Public 9-12
Montezuma-Cortez High School 970-565-3722 Public 9-12
Lighthouse Christian Academy 970-565-8964 Private PK-11

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