Surruque

The Surruque lived along Florida's Atlantic coast around Mosquito Lagoon and north of Cape Canaveral. Fish and shellfish from the lagoon supported communities whose settlements stood between the coast and inland waters. In 1605 the Spanish governor sent Álvaro Mexía south from St. Augustine to establish relations with coastal peoples. The chief of Surruque accompanied the visitors during their journey, as the Spaniards sought knowledge of the coast and alliances with its inhabitants.