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Cortez Bridge — Attraction in Florida

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Cortez Bridge
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The Cortez Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that connects the barrier islands of Bradenton Beach, and the mainland of Cortez, Florida. It crosses the Sarasota Bay, carries Cortez Road, part of SR 684, and was built in 1956, replacing a swing bridge built in 1921.
Nearby attractions
Bridge Street Pier
1-15 Laverne Dr, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
The Fish Hole Miniature Golf
115 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34203, United States
Ana Maria island
FL-789, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Anna Maria Beach
611 FL-789, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Cortez Beach
698 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Nearby restaurants
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
200 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Drift-In AMI
120 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Oma's Pizza and Italian Restaurant
201 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
101 7th St N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Daiquiri Deck Bradenton Beach
107 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Nautilus Bar
202 Church Ave, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Island Time Bar and Grill
111 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Nearby local services
Bradenton Beach Marina
402 Church Street North, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Cortez Deep Sea Fishing
SEAFOOD SHACK MARINA BAR & GRILL, 4110 127th St W, Cortez, FL 34215
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters
107 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Sea-renity Beach Spa & Bou-tiki
112 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
One Stop Shell Shop
101 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Green Turtle Shell & Gift Shop
701 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Bridge Street Bazaar
107 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Bridge Street Jewelers
129 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Cove
104 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Beach Blossom Studio
110 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Nearby hotels
The Pelican Post at Anna Maria Island Inn
202 1st St N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Bridgewalk Resort
100 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Gulf Watch
601 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Bridgeport Condominiums
501 Gulf Dr N #203, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Ohana Hale Beachside Retreats
102 1st St N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Bradenton Beach Sunsets Vacation Rentals
401 Gulf Dr N APT A, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
The Rush Inn
400 Bay Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Gulf View
104 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217, United States
Silver Surf Anna Maria Island
1301 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Buttonwood Inlet RV Resort
12316 Cortez Rd W, Cortez, FL 34215
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Cortez Bridge

Bradenton Beach, FL 34217, United States
4.4(31)
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The Cortez Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that connects the barrier islands of Bradenton Beach, and the mainland of Cortez, Florida. It crosses the Sarasota Bay, carries Cortez Road, part of SR 684, and was built in 1956, replacing a swing bridge built in 1921.

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attractions: Bridge Street Pier, The Fish Hole Miniature Golf, Ana Maria island, Anna Maria Beach, Cortez Beach, restaurants: Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier, Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina, Beach House Waterfront Restaurant, Drift-In AMI, Oma's Pizza and Italian Restaurant, Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach, Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant, Daiquiri Deck Bradenton Beach, Nautilus Bar, Island Time Bar and Grill, local businesses: Bradenton Beach Marina, Cortez Deep Sea Fishing, Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters, Sea-renity Beach Spa & Bou-tiki, One Stop Shell Shop, Green Turtle Shell & Gift Shop, Bridge Street Bazaar, Bridge Street Jewelers, Cove, Beach Blossom Studio
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Nearby attractions of Cortez Bridge

Bridge Street Pier

The Fish Hole Miniature Golf

Ana Maria island

Anna Maria Beach

Cortez Beach

Bridge Street Pier

Bridge Street Pier

4.8

(60)

Open 24 hours
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The Fish Hole Miniature Golf

The Fish Hole Miniature Golf

4.6

(315)

Closed
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Ana Maria island

Ana Maria island

4.9

(296)

Open 24 hours
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Anna Maria Beach

Anna Maria Beach

4.8

(59)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Cortez Bridge

Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier

Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina

Beach House Waterfront Restaurant

Drift-In AMI

Oma's Pizza and Italian Restaurant

Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach

Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant

Daiquiri Deck Bradenton Beach

Nautilus Bar

Island Time Bar and Grill

Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier

Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier

4.5

(1.9K)

$$

Closed
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Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina

Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina

4.7

(1.6K)

$$

Closed
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Beach House Waterfront Restaurant

Beach House Waterfront Restaurant

4.4

(3K)

$$

Closed
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Drift-In AMI

Drift-In AMI

4.3

(282)

$

Open until 2:00 AM
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Nearby local services of Cortez Bridge

Bradenton Beach Marina

Cortez Deep Sea Fishing

Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters

Sea-renity Beach Spa & Bou-tiki

One Stop Shell Shop

Green Turtle Shell & Gift Shop

Bridge Street Bazaar

Bridge Street Jewelers

Cove

Beach Blossom Studio

Bradenton Beach Marina

Bradenton Beach Marina

4.5

(569)

Click for details
Cortez Deep Sea Fishing

Cortez Deep Sea Fishing

4.3

(101)

Click for details
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters

Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters

4.8

(139)

Click for details
Sea-renity Beach Spa & Bou-tiki

Sea-renity Beach Spa & Bou-tiki

4.5

(80)

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Reviews of Cortez Bridge

4.4
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5.0
6y

I visited this bridge in the sense that I drove over it to reach my destination. The bridge did not collapse or do any other un-bridgelike things. The view was also lovely which I think the bridge knew and that's why it put itself...

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4.0
15w

It kept us out of the water and allowed us to pass to the islands to reach some of the most awesome beaches anywhere! Never really rated a bridge before though. ...

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5.0
6y

Knocked on the operating house door and asked a few questions about how things worked. She was super friendly and acted like she wanted to talk...

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