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Meet groovy, grumpy, gorgeous and gruesome sea creatures caught in the Cortez "critter getter." A hands on nature tour.Fishing Charters : You can go on a tour with fishing equipment and help someone pay for their overpowered boat or go catch some fish with a knowledgable fourth generation commercial fisherman and native Cortezian.Sightseeing Boat Tour : Scenic, beautiful, peaceful interaction with all things natural and serene. Bring a picnic basket and camera. Better than a spa at a fraction of the price.Rates : No hidden fees. Best rates in town!Contact !! Call or email Captain Kathe!News, rants, pictures, stories and an ongoing love letter to the sea.YouTube under 2 minutes video of an actual unstaged FUN Captain Kathe Sarasota Bay boat tour with dolphins and MORE. Yes, that's First Mate Pup Pup barking.
Bradenton Herald "Neighbors Column" - Committed to Cortez: Capt. Kathe Fannon lives for sea, village By Nichola Azzara Everglades for ever by Susan Mansfield. This story from the Scotsman dicusses natural Florida and the people who are key in sharing and saving it.
Captain Kathe's Florida Secrets page. Florida Secrets seeks out those interesting and unique gems that are just around the bend in the road. If you're planning a vacation or a day trip - check Florida Secrets first for a real, honest good old Florida time. Captain Kathe buys her own boat! story by Cindy Lane of the Anna Maria Sun. Bradenton Herald Story "Old Florida resides in Cortez" by Nick Waters. 2/2008. Captain Kim's Charters. The OTHER hardest working couple in Cortez!! Call Captain Kim for your boat detailing needs. Also a great couple to call in for your boat concerns during hurricane watches. Top, friendly service. Bryan Ibasfalean, a Cortez fisherman and independent filmmaker, has posted mini-documentaries on his Web site. Anna Maria Sun article "Cortez woman starts shrimping business" by Cindy Lane. Anna Maria Island vacation rentals Tampa Tribune "It Takes A Village.". A great tour with Captain Kathe, stories of Cortez and even her famous family recipe for fried Snook. New York Times article: 2/13/2005 Weekly Planet Article "The Starfish Parables" by RhondaK. Includes Captain Kathe and some Cortez history. Captain Kathe talks to the Sarasota Herald about Denzel Washington filming in Cortez and the net ban. Captain Kathe wears Costa Del Mar sunglasses... to better see the manatees. She has a testimonial on their web site. Bay News 9 : Sound bite of net bans effect on Cortez. Star Fish Company : Captain Kathe docks at her favorite restaurant where she also makes the famous Key Lime Pie. Cortez's Glen "Rabbit" Brooks is president of the GFA, Gulf Fishermen's Association for commercial fishermen. Capt. Kathe often points out his boats at the docks on her tours or as they come back in with a catch. Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) Web Portal: includes information on Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival. Cortez History : from State of Florida. Includes timeline. Lou's Market : Quickie mart to the locals! Great meat selection, ice and other necessities. RhondaK - Tiki Bar Signs, Mermaids and More! Extreme Polynesian Beach House. Captain Kathe often points this fabulous resort out on her tours as the perfect vacation getaway. How often do you see such an isolated island getaway so close to so many other things to do? Christine Olsen founded "To Inform Families First" to help accelerate notification of families in cases of emergencies. Take a minute to input your family's emergency information. It is saved on the DMV secure data base. |
Captain Kathe and First Mate Pup Pup.
One of the many dolphins in Sarasota Bay that you can see up close most days.
Captain Kathe's daughter Katie Scarlett Tupin puts her arm out to keep a passing manatee away. Manatees are sometimes really friendly but easy to keep away. Cortez girls grow up with these friendly beasts like midwest girls grow up with cows. Touching and interfering with manatees is actually illegal in the State of Florida. Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act F.S.A. 370.12(2)(d)) Except as may be authorized by the terms of a valid state permit issued pursuant to paragraph (c) or by the terms of a valid federal permit, it is unlawful for any person at any time, by any means, or in any manner intentionally or negligently to annoy, molest, harass, or disturb or attempt to molest, harass, or disturb any manatee; injure or harm or attempt to injure or harm any manatee; capture or collect or attempt to capture or collect any manatee; pursue, hunt, wound, or kill or attempt to pursue, hunt, wound, or kill any manatee; or possess, literally or constructively, any manatee or any part of any manatee.
First Mate Pup Pup is a good sea buddy to have on a boat tour.
Some islands in the Bay are designated bird sanctuaries.
Captain Kathe and Mike Fannon and First Mate Pup Pup pose on the Fannon shrimp boat. That is another family business. Cortezians are all about investment diversity and hardwork!
The water in the Bay is really an amazing color so that many sea creatures are visible. |
