U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez

U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez Officer-in-Charge
COAST GUARD STATION CORTEZ
4530 124TH ST CT. Petersburg. There are several eateries located within walking distance. The U.S.

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CORTEZ, FL 34215
Phone # : (941) 794-1607
Fax #: (941) 794-5618

Station Cortez is a Multi-Mission Small Boat Station. Unit Missions include: Search and Rescue, Marine Safety, Marine Response, Living Marine Resources, Drug Interdiction, migrant interdiction, Auxiliary and Aids to Navigation. It is under the command of Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command (LANT), District Seven (D7), SECTOR St. Rat

ings Present At Unit: BM, MK, ME, CS, SK
Nearest City: Sarasota is located 12 miles south
Nearest Military Facility: MacDill Air Force Base
Nearest Exchange: A small CGExchange is located on the ground floor. Area Of Responsibility: Tampa Bay to Charlotte Harbor

Needs To Know:
Station Cortez is located in the heart of a fishing community. It is 5 minutes away from Bradenton Beach, 10 minutes from the City of Bradenton and 40 minutes from the City of Sarasota. The Station also has a small weight room with lockers and showers. Average Temperature Summer: 90F Winter: 60F

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11/16/2025
NOTICE: DUE TO THE LAPSE IN FEDERAL FUNDING, INFORMATION ON THIS SOCIAL MEDIA SITE WILL NOT BE ACTIVELY MANAGED.
10/06/2025

NOTICE: DUE TO THE LAPSE IN FEDERAL FUNDING, INFORMATION ON THIS SOCIAL MEDIA SITE WILL NOT BE ACTIVELY MANAGED.

08/30/2025
🚨 Saturday our crew was on patrol when they were diverted to assist a 21-foot vessel about 30 nautical miles west of Egm...
06/30/2025

🚨 Saturday our crew was on patrol when they were diverted to assist a 21-foot vessel about 30 nautical miles west of Egmont Key that was taking on water after a good Samaritan had reported the boat in distress.

Our boat crew located the vessel as it was making its way toward shore. Two crew members were sent over with a dewatering pump to help remove water from the bilge.

Once the water was cleared, the issue was traced to a livewell pipe that was pumping water into the bilge. The pipe was secured, and our crew escorted the vessel safely back to the boat ramp with assistance from Eckerd College’s rescue boat. 🚤


U.S. Coast Guard Southeast
U.S. Coast Guard Sector St Petersburg

06/20/2025

🚨 U.S. Coast Guard stops illegal charter operation near Anna Maria Island

🔗: https://tinyurl.com/3hf3n2jv

A U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter operating on the Intracoastal Waterway near Anna Maria Island, Thursday.

After investigating, the law enforcement team deemed the 24-foot boat to be operating as an illegal small passenger vessel, terminated the charter’s voyage, and escorted the nine passengers and boat back to Coquina North Boat Ramp.

The violations include:

💢Violation of 46 C.F.R. 176.100 (a) – failure to have a valid Certificate of Inspection.

💢Violation of 46 C.F.R. 180.71 – for failure to have sufficient life jackets on board.

“Anyone paying for a trip on a traditional passenger vessel should ask to see the Merchant Mariner Credential of the boat operator to verify their captain is properly licensed by the Coast Guard,” said Brian Knapp, chief of investigations at U.S. Coast Guard Sector St Petersburg. “If the captain can’t produce their license, do not get on the boat.”

05/19/2025
04/05/2025

Posted: April 4, 2025 On April 1, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., an incident occurred in the waterways of Charlotte Harbor involving an unlawful boarding and confrontation between two individual…

04/04/2025

The Punta Gorda Police Department is aware of the incident involving a dispute between two adult boaters under the Barron Collier Bridge on April 1, 2025. A police report has been filed with the de…

04/04/2025

The Coast Guard received a report of a dispute between an alleged Coast Guard credentialed mariner and another boater in the U.S. Coast Guard Sector St Petersburg area of operations. The Coast Guard is investigating the incident.

The Coast Guard has authority and jurisdiction over merchant mariner credentials. Enforcement actions for violations can range from civil penalties to suspension or revocation of a merchant mariner credential. We also work with our state and local law enforcement partners regarding incidents between U.S. citizens if there is a nexus to non-federal charges.

As a reminder, social media is not an appropriate reporting method for marine incidents or distress. The Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) Tips is a web-based and mobile means to report anonymously to CGIS about criminal incidents. In an emergency, please contact the USCG on VHF radio channel 16 or dial 911

This past weekend, Station Cortez, alongside a NOAA officer, conducted fisheries boardings on commercial shrimp vessels....
03/01/2025

This past weekend, Station Cortez, alongside a NOAA officer, conducted fisheries boardings on commercial shrimp vessels. Our mission is to educate mariners, enforce applicable laws, and ensure compliance with regulations that protect our marine resources.

By maintaining a strong presence on the waterways, we support sustainable fishing practices and promote safety for all who work and navigate these waters.

Thank you to our partners at NOAA and the hardworking commercial shrimpers for their cooperation! 🐟

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast

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4530 124th St Court W
Cortez, FL
34215

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+19417941607

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