Developing Florida's Last Beachfront?

Real estate development innovator Peter Rummell discusses his plans for the new 499-acre WaterColor development.

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January 26, 2002, 7:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen


"What will happen to this coastal real estate, as well as to 250 miles fronting inland waterways and lakes and the remainder of the 1 million acres the St. Joe Co. owns in the Florida Panhandle?... Peter Rummell, chief executive of the St. Joe Co., is known for his innovation and wide experience. His credits include Hilton Head, S.C., and Celebration, the built-from-scratch Disney community in central Florida.In two interviews with the Monitor, combined here, Mr. Rummell spoke about the distinctive character of northwest Florida, his company'splans for transforming the area, and the new 499-acre WaterColor development."

Thanks to Chris Steins

Wednesday, January 23, 2002 in The Christian Science Monitor

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