Coast Guard ends search for missing boater near Cortez Bridge

CORTEZ, Fla. – The Coast Guard ended their search for a possible missing male boater near the Cortez Bridge after locating him Saturday at about 9:30 a.m., at the Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant & Marina in Longboat Key, Fla.,

Coast Guard searching for missing boater near Cortez Bridge

CORTEZ, Fla. – The Coast Guard is searching for a possible missing male boater who has not checked in with friends or family after leaving to Glades Boat Storage in Moore Haven, Fla., Wednesday.

Coast Guard rescues 7 after vessel runs aground

CORTEZ, Fla. – A boat crew from Coast Guard Station Cortez rescued seven people who were aboard a 98-foot commercial vessel that ran aground in Longboat Pass early Saturday morning.

Coast Guard rescues two from beneath Tampa’s Sunshine Skyway Bridge

TAMPA, Fla. – Crewmembers from Coast Guard Station Cortez rescued two people from beneath Tampa Bay’s Sunshine Skyway bridge, Friday, after a 16-foot pleasure craft became partially submerged.

Coast Guard assists Venice Police Department with rescue of 3 divers

VENICE, Fla. – The Coast Guard assisted in the rescue of three divers aboard a 20-foot, white, aqua-sport vessel, Thursday at about 10 a.m., after the vessel capsized 14 miles southwest of Venice Inlet, Fla.

Coast Guard searching for missing diver near Anna Maria Island

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Coast Guard has been searching for a missing diver 18 miles west of Anna Maria Island, Fla., since about 10:30 a.m., Friday.