Amanda Stoltz
| Interviewee Sort descending | Collection | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hale | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Jack Hale is a seasoned fisherman hailing from Naples with over 30 years of experience in stone crab fishing. Throughout his career, he witnessed the decline of stone crabs and the detrimental impact of red tide events on marine life. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz | Naples, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| John Hand | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
John Hand is a 4th generation Floridian. Originally from the Tampa area, he moved down to Everglades City and became a charter captain. John Hand does not allude to any specific Red Tide event, but gives insight to the environmental changes that are happening in the Everglades. The only Red Tide events he talked about occurred in the Tampa area. Scope and Content Note |
Suzana Blake, Amanda Stoltz | Everglades City, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Jonnie Walker | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Jonnie Walker has been chartering in the Sarasota base since 1974. He has lived there since 1957. His parents had a bait shop on the Venice Jetty in the 60s and 70s. He works mainly in Sarasota Bay and the Gulf. He mainly fishes trout, redfish, mackerel, kingfish, cobia, grouper, and mangrove snapper. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz, Karla Gore | Sarasota, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Kelly Kurtz | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Kelly Kurtz is a Sarasota native who has been chartering for the last ten years. He mostly fishes inshore but he fishes up to nine miles offshore as well. He talks about if there is another red tide he might have to get another job or a bigger boat so that he can work offshore. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz, Karla Gore | Sarasota, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Matt Davie | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Interview with charter boat captain Matt Davie, of Inshore Addict Charters. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz | Sarasota, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Nick Ruland | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Nick Ruland is a fish house owner who has been in Fort Myers Beach for 30 years. He thinks we should involve fishers in water testing and wants an emergency reduction of the grouper quota. Scope and Content Note: |
Amanda Stoltz | Fort Myers Beach, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Patrick Gould | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Captain Gould has been backwater fishing for 25 years. He charters approximately 250 trips a year. He also fishes along the beach and up to five or six miles nearshore. He fished offshore briefly from ’95 to ‘99. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz | Naples, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Ralph Andrew | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Ralph Andrew is a seasoned fisherman based in Florida. He has witnessed and experienced multiple red tide events throughout his life, leading him to advocate for stricter regulations to protect the environment from pollution and its devastating consequences. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz, Karla Gore | Fort Myers, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Richard Wahrenberger | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Richard Wahrenberger is the owner of City Seafood, a restaurant and seafood market in Everglades City. The only Red Tide event he has personally noticed was when he lived in Madeira Beach, some 50 years ago. He generally believes that Red Tide doesn't occur near Everglades City. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz | Everglades City, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Sandy Melvin | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Captain Sandy Melvin is a seasoned fishing guide with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in guiding fishing trips for snook, redfish, speckled trout, and tarpon in the backcountry and shallow waters of the Boca Grande area. Sandy also co-owns Gaspar Outfitters, a retail store with a focus on resort wear and outdoor clothing, alongside his wife. Scope and Content Note |
Amanda Stoltz | Boca Grande, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center |