Explore the archaeology of the Florida Gulf Coast, from the Weeden Island and Santa Rosa-Swift Creek periods to Fort Walton and Englewood cultures. This edition highlights site reports, artifact types, and plate illustrations that illuminate the region’s ancient past. It presents excavation summaries and artifact classifications, offering a grounded view of how communities lived, burial practices, and the material culture that shaped the northwest Florida coast. The material spans numerous sites, mounds, and village areas, with careful documentation of finds and contexts. Detailed artifact types, vessel forms, and period classifications across multiple cultures - Site-by-site summaries including Marsh Island, Lake Jackson, Rollins mound, San Luis Mission, and Carrabelle area - Extensive plate illustrations and specimen descriptions to support study and reference - Discussion of burial types, chipping styles, incised wares, and nonceramic objects in a regional framework Ideal for readers of regional archaeology, museum collections, and local history researchers seeking a grounded overview of the Florida Gulf Coast’s past.