THE ST. JOE COMPANY

“We could not be more pleased to see our office campus go to a use that will be such an asset for the local community and region. Our campus is laid out perfectly for a school and large enough to accommodate many years of growth,” said St. Joe CEO Jorge Gonzalez. “We are firm believers that a rising tide lifts all boats. When good things happen for the community, good things happen for our residents. This enhances the educational opportunities in our community, which is good for everyone.”

“This development is ideally situated in the heart of Panama City Beach’s shopping, dining and entertainment district,” said Dan Velazquez, Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate for St. Joe. “We continue to field interest from potential tenants looking to join Sky Zone in bringing creative retail and entertainment concepts to Panama City Beach. With the growth of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport’s passenger count, new residential communities being developed and record numbers of visitors coming to Panama City Beach, we feel that now is the time to initiate this project and engage with businesses looking to join thriving retailers in the greater Pier Park area.”

“Demand for high quality apartment homes at Pier Park Crossings has been extremely strong since we announced the first phase of the project,” said Dan Velazquez, Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate for St. Joe. “We decided to commence construction on a second phase while the initial 240 units are being finished in order to keep up with the demand.”

“Some of the earliest grants addressed the community’s most pressing needs immediately after the storm like connectivity for schools and housing needs for first responders and health care workers,” said April Wilkes, Executive Director of the St. Joe Community Foundation. “As time went on and grant applications continued to come in we saw the needs evolve and provided grants to address those needs, like mental health services, financial assistance for repairs and replacement of community facilities and the purchasing of construction supplies.”