History of Cedar Key with Herman Wells

Herman Wells was a commercial fisherman and boat builder in Cedar Key, Florida for over 35 years. After the State of Florida banned commercial inshore netfishing, Herman opened a wood shop in a building that was his fathers old church.

[@lonbusby8428]

I have had the privilege of knowing Mr Wells and can say he is a good person and very talented. A good friend to have in life.

[@robnamowicz8073]

The Net Ban was a sad thing for Cedar Key. We were only visitors those days but the impact on the little town was very significant. There is a lovely granite marker at City Hall denoting the last fisherman's netting. Sure, the charter fellas still launch there, the clammers work the Gulf, oysterman rake away. But when they banned the nets many men had to find a different living, some who had fished all there lives like Mr. Wells. He is a kind man, having visited his shop he exudes a calm of a wise man. Thank you for this video. Looking forward to crossing Number 4 bridge soon.

[@edwincancelii2917]

I love your Floridian accent & culture, Mr. Wells. God bless your long life, sir.

[@patriciakromer3846]

We were blessed to have met and enjoyed Mr. Herman Well’s conversation. He told us about many of things he mentioned in this interview. I still have one of his famous Adirondack chairs & matching stool. I cherished the time with him and Thelma McCain two icons of Cedar Key for sure.

[@leemathis6053]

Been visiting CK since 92, had many visits with Mr Wells, bought a porch swing from him hauled it back to Texas, made of cypress, he has his own Mill outside of town and makes his furniture out of whatever kind of wood he gets his hands on, quite the man...

[@jonigerard2623]

What a great man! He holds more history and knowledge than he lets on. I hope to meet him next time i am in cedar key

[@pknbit536]

Amen , respect is important and God is first.

[@deeparks3112]

Thank you. I found your video while searching for information about Cedar Key, this was helpful. Glad y'all had a fun time.

[@thecedarkeyhistorychannel4745]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barrywinslow9798]

Amen Mr Wells......respect is sadly lacking. Pray that God will reach folks soon. Thanks for a great story Sir...and Happy Birthday to ya as they come. My wife and I love Cedar Key. At 76 I still try to visit there a couple of times a year. Steamers is where I just have to pig out...LOL. Be well, and be safe Sir....and may God keep blessing you.

[@mikesmith-eg9ty]

Thats a good man. This is what an American IS.

[@svsansone]

Good luck! Herman, I hope you weather the storm coming

[@patriciadeas132]

He and his shop and house survived just fine!

[@carleeruque4602]

IS HERMAN ALIVE AND SAFE ?!

[@patriciadeas132]

@@carleeruque4602 yes he is,took him some food this week,no damage to his home 🏠

[@FANNS55]

One of the nicest individuals you will ever meet. 💕

[@kathyparker7837]

I love this little town. ♥️

[@carvinlambert6899]

I do also Kathy.. moved here in Sept 2022...

[@rogm8577]

Goodbye Mr Herman. My prayers for comfort for all your family and friends. ❤

[@michaelthompson7570]

Rode my bike to the key one day for lunch and a couple beers,,,upstairs bar overlooking the gulf kinda on the edge of the strip,,,,,need to get back someday,maybe soon……

[@stubstoo6331]

My wife's family took the train to cedar key in1877 . Then a barge from cedar key to Tampa then horse and buggy to Palm harbor.

[@JasonPitts-h2v]

RIP Mr. Wells.

[@donaldgreene3105]

I have an uncle Herman Wells in Columbus GA

[@Davpenn1959]

The maui fire there was a girl on the phone with her mother in California and she said the fire was coming from the ground all this is deliberate war fires storms health food you are right on