Sunday Funday in Cortez and Bradenton Brings Waterfront Music, NFL Football and More on November 15

Sunday Funday in Cortez and Bradenton Brings Waterfront Music, NFL Football and More on November 15 November 13, 2026 | Sande Caplin | Events | No Comments on Sunday Funday in Cortez and Bradenton Brings Waterfront Music, NFL Football and More on November 15 THE SUNCOAST POST | WEEKEND GUIDE | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026 Sunday on the Suncoast offers an easy mix of waterfront music, football and familiar local gathering places. This week, four Cortez Road-area favorites have posted plans for November 15, giving readers options that begin at noon and continue through the evening. Whether the goal is a relaxed meal beside the water, a full afternoon of NFL action or live music after sunset, the day can be built around several dependable local stops. Cortez Kitchen : Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones by the water Cortez Kitchen welcomes Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones from 5 to 8 p.m. The group brings a blues-driven sound to one of Cortez village's most relaxed waterfront settings. It is a strong choice for an early dinner, drinks and live music beside the working waterfront. 4528 119th Street West, Cortez | 941-900-1506 Clancy's Irish Sports Pub and Grill : Every NFL game on Sunday Clancy's lists NFL Sunday Football – Every Game for November 15. Games are shown simultaneously, giving fans a practical headquarters when different teams are playing at the same time. The pub atmosphere, food and game-day energy make it an easy option for groups who want to follow the full Sunday schedule. 6218 Cortez Road West, Bradenton | 941-794-2489 88 Live : NFL football meat raffle and The Boomers Experience 88 Live opens at noon with a full Sunday lineup. The venue promotes NFL football throughout the day, a meat raffle at 1 p.m. and its make-your-own Bloody Mary feature from noon to 3 p.m. The Boomers Experience takes the stage from 6 to 9 p.m., closing the weekend with familiar favorites from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Reservations are recommended for the evening show. 6640 Cortez Road West, Suite A, Bradenton | 941-900-1133 Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar : Tim Chandler twice on Sunday Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar has Tim Chandler scheduled for two sets: noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. The pair of performances makes Swordfish the day's earliest live-music option and gives visitors the flexibility to stop by for lunch, sunset or both. Its waterfront deck and tiki setting remain a natural fit for a leisurely Cortez Sunday. 4628 119th Street West, Cortez | 941-798-2035 Plan your Sunday Start with Tim Chandler at Swordfish at noon, or settle in for NFL football at Clancy's or 88 Live. The 88 Live meat raffle begins at 1 p.m. As evening approaches, Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones begin at Cortez Kitchen at 5 p.m., Tim Chandler returns to Swordfish at 5 p.m., and The Boomers Experience starts at 88 Live at 6 p.m. That leaves plenty of room to combine football, waterfront dining and live entertainment without traveling far. Schedule note: Entertainment, promotions and seating availability can change. This guide reflects information published by the venues and checked on November 11, 2026. Readers should confirm details directly with each venue before traveling. Share on Facebook Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Post Comment