Station/Boat Location~
Station Cortez
Date there~
1992 - 1995
Weather~
SUNNY FL of course
Military facilities~
Nearest would be MCDILL AFB in Tampa across the skyway bridge about a good 45 mile drive
Medical~
Tricare Standard and Prime
Housing~
AT the time govt quarters in apt complex.
Shopping~
Lots of shopping great mall and so close to Sarasota. Great food.
Fun Activities~
A lot to do pretty nice size city.
Additional Info~
WE loved Bradenton, Never got bored. I do have to say getting out of town during tourist season to get on I-75 will take a long time usually took us an hour just to get out of town. The base is beautiful.
Homeport FL
Station Cortez
Date there~
1992 - 1995
Weather~
SUNNY FL of course
Military facilities~
Nearest would be MCDILL AFB in Tampa across the skyway bridge about a good 45 mile drive
Medical~
Tricare Standard and Prime
Housing~
AT the time govt quarters in apt complex.
Shopping~
Lots of shopping great mall and so close to Sarasota. Great food.
Fun Activities~
A lot to do pretty nice size city.
Additional Info~
WE loved Bradenton, Never got bored. I do have to say getting out of town during tourist season to get on I-75 will take a long time usually took us an hour just to get out of town. The base is beautiful.
Homeport FL
