Everglades City, FL
| Interviewee | Collection Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Hitchcock | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Bruce Hitchcock is an experienced fisherman and fishing guide residing in Everglades City. He primarily focuses on inshore and backcountry fishing. He has been fishing in the area for over 40 years and has been diving there for 25 years. Throughout his time in Everglades City, he has almost never noticed any Red Tide event until 2012. |
Michael Jepson, Amanda Stoltz | Everglades City, 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Rodney Raffield | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Rodney Raffield is a former stone crab fisherman and seasoned fishing guide with a 12-year charter fishing career. He comes from a family background in the stone crab industry and has extensive experience navigating the waters around Lostmans River and Cape Sable. Rodney has witnessed sporadic red tide events throughout his fishing history and offers valuable insights into their impact on marine life. Scope and Content Note |
Suzana Blake | Everglades City, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center | |
| Howard Grimm | A History of Red Tide events on the West Coast of Florida |
Howard Grimm is the mayor of Everglades City. He has ample experience on the water as commercial and recreational fisherman, and he's also involved in the seafood industry. Traditionally, Red Tide events do not affect the Everglades City area, however Grimm recalls one event in the early 80's which occurred offshore. It was the worst one he personally experienced. Scope and Content Note |
Michael Jepson, Suzana Blake | Everglades City, FL | Southeast Fisheries Science Center |