Walton County Archeological Study

[Matt J]

Brannon is quoted for a couple of sentences about the importance of understanding our history and he's "pushing it?" It is most likely that he was interviewed because he is the Chairman of the BCC.

That or it's because he's the obvious front on the BCC for unscrupulous developers.

 

[GoodWitch58]

Google "Gregory Mikell Archaeology" and you'll see he's a recent college grad, BA from U of Fl. He appears to have worked for Panamerican earlier this year for several months, but appears to no longer be with them. P's web site is pretty clear - they are about helping developers get permitting.

The NWFDL article sounds a lot like Mr. Mikell is putting together a proposal to the state to fund his study. Hope that's the case, and that he's successful in securing funding. There's much to be lost.

Not sure where the above was from (could be the person you found is this person's son), when I googled I did not find that.

I contacted my friend Dr Glen Doran, chair of the Anthropology Dept at Florida State and the archaeologist who discovered the Windover site in Titutsville...and here is what he said:
" have known him since 1980, a former student at FSU, grad degree from UNC Willimington, worked for Pan American for at least 20 years , has done more on Eglin AFB on turpentine camps than anyone else, is an excellent archaeologist with an excellent reputation..."
Now, I wonder why the reporter for the NW Daily News did not include these credentials...Dr. Doran is an expert and his reference for Mr. Mikell is all I need to feel that this person is well qualified.

 

[North Lake]

That or it's because he's the obvious front on the BCC for unscrupulous developers.

Actually, Commissioner Brannon is a very knowledgeable history and archaeology enthusiast. It's a genuine interest for him.