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Northwest Florida offers enough unique and varied boating experiences to appeal to all types of water enthusiasts. The Gulf of Mexico; Choctawhatchee and St. Joseph Bay; the Intracoastal Waterway; and numerous other inlets, tributaries and rivers are a boater's dream. Boat, canoe, kayak and Jet Ski rentals, deep-sea fishing and sailboat charters, sightseeing cruises and other activities can be found around almost every corner. Have your own boat? The Port St. Joe Marina and Baypoint Marina offer top-notch amenities, facilities and services. Feel like taking in the sights? Take a river cruise in the "strange and mysterious" waters of Wakulla River, where scenes from Creature from the Black Lagoon were filmed.

For fishing enthusiasts, seasonal migrations of king, trout, blue, Spanish mackerel, cobia and tarpon add to the popularity of local fishing in the Gulf. From late May to October, sport fishing for blue and white marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, dolphin fish and wahoo top the fishing calendar. There are dozens of deep-sea charter boats that will take you to deep water and let you test your fishing skills. Inland, you'll find redfish, trout, sweet bay scallops and other species among the bays, bayous and inlets throughout the region. Professional Orvis-endorsed guides offer half- and full-day guided expeditions in the area's "short water" spots.







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WaterColor

WaterColor

Classic Southern homesteads stand beneath a clear blue sky amidst 499 acres of thoughtfully planned neighborhoods, parks and trails. WaterColor, situated in Santa Rosa Beach on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast, eases into its natural surroundings with a uniquely Southern simplicity and grace.
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WaterSound

Town of WaterSound

Along a stretch of the world's most beautiful beaches exists the Town of WaterSound. A place defined by its natural surrounding, it is comprises three distinct communities—WaterSound, WaterSound Beach and WaterSound West Beach—where all paths lead to the sea.
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RiverCamps

RiverCamps

RiverCamps on Crooked Creek is carefully nestled in a secluded woodland preserve along the sparkling waters of Crooked Creek and the spectacular 18,000-acre expanse of West Bay in Panama City Beach. Its Southern homes embrace the outdoors while offering a welcome sense of privacy.
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Wild Heron

Wild Heron

Wild Heron is located on Lake Powell, on the border of Walton and Bay counties. This 734-acre coastal sanctuary will be home to fewer than 600 homes. World-class amenities include the Shark's Tooth Grill and the Greg Norman–designed Shark's Tooth Golf Club.
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WindMark Beach

WindMark Beach

Just northwest of downtown Port St. Joe there's a place where white-sand beaches, blue Gulf waters and the promise of an inspired life await you. This is WindMark Beach. This beachfront Florida resort is surrounded by 2,020 acres of forests, wetlands and ancient dunes.
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SummerCamp Beach

SummerCamp Beach

On a secluded stretch of coast less than an hour south of Tallahassee is SummerCamp Beach. With nearly four miles of Gulf beach shoreline surrounded by 762 acres of woods with towering pines, twisting oaks and fan-like palmettos, SummerCamp Beach is a celebration of nature.
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SouthWood

SouthWood

Located in Tallahassee, Florida's capital city, SouthWood is a place where people of all ages can feel at home. With the natural beauty of rolling hills, lakes, parks, thousands of acres of green space, and miles of walking trails and bike paths, SouthWood offers you an extraordinary way of life.
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