In Their Own Words
| Interviewee | Collection Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Bell | In Their Own Words |
Karen Bell is owner of Star Fish which is a seafood retail/restaurant in Cortez, FL. She is also manager of AP Bell Fish House in Cortez. Karen's family have a long history of commercial fishing in the community. This is the first of two interviews conducted with Karen. |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez, Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, Florida Humanities Council | |
| John Banyas | In Their Own Words |
John Banyas is a fish house owner and fisherman from Cortez, Florida. His grandfather, Neriah Taylor was a boatbuilder in the community. John fishes for mullet and baitfish. He also owns a wholesale/retail seafood shop and restaurant on his property along with a boat haulout facility. |
Michael Jepson | Cortez, FL | Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez, Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, Florida Humanities Council | |
| Ronnie Beckham | In Their Own Words |
Ronnie is a former gill net fisherman who now is involved in clam aquaculture. He was born and raised in Cedar Key, Florida where he worked with his father who was also a fisherman and used to fish for turtles. |
Michael Jepson | Cedar Key, FL | Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez, Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage, Florida Humanities Council |