WINDMARK BEACH BLOSSOMS ON NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S PRISTINE GULF COAST; VILLAGE CENTER OFFICIALLY OPENS
New Establishments Offer Upscale Shopping, Sensational Dining and More For Locals, Homeowners and Vacationing Guests
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA (April 23, 2009) – WindMark Beach, a residential and resort community in Port St. Joe on beautiful St. Joseph Bay, announces the opening of its Village Center, featuring several new businesses. Just 22 miles west of historic Apalachicola and 39 miles east of vibrant Panama City, WindMark Beach offers exquisite homes for sale and luxury vacation rentals with top-notch community amenities.
Offering great shopping, dining and more with views of the bay on Good Morning Street, the Village Center has officially opened with The Fuss Boutique, Joseph’s Cottage, Fit as a Fiddle and the newly revamped Great Southern School of Fish Restaurant headed by celebrated chef Jim Shirley.
Great Southern School of Fish Restaurant – Chef and restaurateur Jim Shirley, who has been featured on the Travel Channel and in Southern Living magazine, has brought his passion for modern Southern cuisine to WindMark Beach’s casual Gulf-front restaurant. His totally new menu features his signature dish – Grits á Ya Ya – as well as perfectly prepared local seafood, steaks, po’ boys, muffalettas and much more. Tel. 850-229-1122. www.windmarkbeach.com.
The Fuss Boutique – Every dress, purse and piece of jewelry in this stylish boutique has been carefully chosen by owner Lauren Spring, who is regularly on hand to help shoppers pick out the perfect outfit from hot fashion lines such as Ella Moss and Free People. Tel: 850-227-7555. www.thefussboutique.com
Joseph’s Cottage – This charming shop features an eclectic mix of chic and comfortable home furnishing lines and unique decorative accents. Owner and interior stylist Melissa Farrell offers her expertise to help customers turn their homes into tranquil and sophisticated seaside abodes. Tel: 850-227-7877. www.josephscottage.com
Fit as a Fiddle – WindMark Beach’s new fitness center offers state-of-the-art equipment by TechnoGym and Precor, with many machines featuring personal televisions with earphone jacks. For members’ convenience, there are men’s and women’s changing rooms with lockers and showers. www.windmarkbeach.com
In addition to these new establishments at the Village Center, WindMark Beach also offers exquisitely furnished one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury loft vacation rentals, many of which feature floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies with striking Gulf Coast views. All residences are fully furnished and feature stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a Bose® stereo system, high-speed Internet access, washer and dryer. Prices start at $131 per night.
One of WindMark Beach’s most spectacular features is its beautifully landscaped BeachWalk. Stretching along the sand dunes, it’s the perfect place for a ride on the resort’s complimentary bicycles. Other amenities include a new Beach Club and complimentary use of kayaks for fun paddling excursions.
For additional information about WindMark Beach please call 850-227-2400 or visit www.windmarkbeach.com. For WindMark Beach rentals, call Southern Resorts at 800-406-5714 or visit www.southernresorts.com.
About WindMark Beach
WindMark Beach is a 2,020-acre residential and resort community in Northwest Florida that is being built alongside the beautiful waters of St. Joseph Bay, overlooking Cape San Blas. With its local Southern architecture, the community is located two miles north of the historic town of Port St. Joe, 22 miles west of Apalachicola and 39 miles east of Panama City. WindMark Beach offers many amenities to homeowners and guests of its luxury loft vacation rentals, such as a 3.5 mile Beach Walk, Beach Club and complimentary bicycles and kayaks to enjoy the outdoors. Its Village Center offers casual gourmet dining at the Great Southern School of Fish Restaurant, a bevy of boutiques, state-of-the-art fitness center, meeting hall for special events and more. For additional information, visit JOE.com / Keyword: WindMark Beach.
About St. Joe
The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE), a publicly held company based in Jacksonville, is one of Florida’s largest real estate development companies. We are primarily engaged in real estate development and sales, with significant interests in timber.