Diamonds Along the Highway

Gone Fishing For Old Florida: Voices of Cortez

Season 3 Episode 1 | 28m 25s | Video has closed captioning.

Welcome to old Florida— Cortez. In fact, it’s the oldest surviving fishing village in the state, dating back to the 1880s. With tropical breezes, fresh fish, and laid-back locals this is truly a place out of another time. Fresh mullet, grouper and stone crab are caught here daily by local fishermen who still make a living by casting their lines and nets into these blue green waters.