EMERALD COAST

Gem-colored hues paint the approach to the western-most part of Florida’s Panhandle known as the Emerald Coast. Powdery-white dunes, vast stands of pine forests and crystalline Gulf waters line this unparalleled stretch of beach anchored by the cities of Pensacola on the west end and Panama City on the east end. Splashed among these cities are smaller communities located beach side, bay side, lakeside and everywhere in-between.
Towering sand dunes and pristine coastal lakes create a natural backdrop for WaterColor, WindMark Beach, and WaterSound — three resort and residential communities developed by The St. Joe Company.
WaterColor is architecturally designed to portray a Southern coastal retreat complete with wraparound porches and generous terraces.
Homes in WindMark Beach are designed to encourage Old Florida architecture. Buildings with deep overhangs and screened verandas are raised off the ground.
Amid this beauty sits WaterSound, developed and designed to recreate “a coastal cottage” feel with sleeping porches and high ceilings that allow cool sea breezes to flow.

Inspired by the small, waterfront towns of the Caribbean, the community of Rosemary Beach offers an intricate patchwork of open spaces and intimate courtyards woven together by sand paths and boardwalks. Unique West Indies-inspired architecture combines a rich palette of colors with high shuttered windows and wide balconies that take advantage of the seaside tranquility.
“We know a few things about great umbrella spots on Rosemary Beach,” says Alda Sileo of Coastal Properties of NW Florida, Inc., a real estate company that specializes in beach properties. “But if you like to explore, there are no less than a hundred public access beaches to visit on the Emerald Coast.”
In the tradition of neighboring towns, the architectural elements of Alys Beach imbue an uncomplicated organic beauty. The whitewashed masonry and stucco design of Antigua-style patio homes and California-style courtyard buildings creates a Bermuda-like ambiance in a community where all streets lead to the beach.
On the Emerald Coast, architecturally unique seaside communities create a simplistic urban experience in harmony with nature.

	Gem-colored hues paint the approach to the western-most part of Florida’s Panhandle known as the Emerald Coast. Powdery-white dunes, vast stands of pine forests and crystalline Gulf waters line this unparalleled stretch of beach anchored by the cities of Pensacola on the west end and Panama City on the east end. Splashed among these cities are smaller communities located beach side, bay side, lakeside and everywhere in-between. Towering sand dunes and pristine coastal lakes create a natural backdrop for WaterColor, WindMark Beach, and WaterSound — three resort and residential communities developed by The St. Joe Company. WaterColor is architecturally designed to portray a Southern coastal retreat complete with wraparound porches and generous terraces. Homes in WindMark Beach are designed to encourage Old Florida architecture. Buildings with deep overhangs and screened verandas are raised off the ground. Amid this beauty sits WaterSound, developed and designed to recreate “a coastal cottage” feel with sleeping porches and high ceilings that allow cool sea breezes to flow. Inspired by the small, waterfront towns of the Caribbean, the community of Rosemary Beach offers an intricate patchwork of open spaces and intimate courtyards woven together by sand paths and boardwalks. Unique West Indies-inspired architecture combines a rich palette of colors with high shuttered windows and wide balconies that take advantage of the seaside tranquility. “We know a few things about great umbrella spots on Rosemary Beach,” says Alda Sileo of Coastal Properties of NW Florida, Inc., a real estate company that specializes in beach properties. “But if you like to explore, there are no less than a hundred public access beaches to visit on the Emerald Coast.” In the tradition of neighboring towns, the architectural elements of Alys Beach imbue an uncomplicated organic beauty. The whitewashed masonry and stucco design of Antigua-style patio homes and California-style courtyard buildings creates a Bermuda-like ambiance in a community where all streets lead to the beach. On the Emerald Coast, architecturally unique seaside communities create a simplistic urban experience in harmony with nature.
WaterColor’s architecture strikes a coastal chord complete with a kaleidoscope of color, hipped roofs and observation lofts. Photography courtesy of The St. Joe Company, Jacksonville, FL.

WindMark Beach and WaterSound Nestled along the Gulf of Mexico, WindMark Beach offers a tranquil, intimate setting surrounded by the elements of the sea and the textures and rhythms of the Gulf.

Situated behind towering dunes along one of the most beautiful coastal areas of Northwest Florida, WaterSound Beach Club offers coastal views from every room. PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy of The St. Joe Company, Jacksonville, FL

Coastal Properties of NW Florida, Inc.,a premier real estate company on the Emerald Coast, specializes in beachfront, beach view and beach accessible properties. PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy of Coastal Properties of NW Florida, Inc., Seacrest Beach, FL

Florida’s Emerald Coast offers some of the most unique and rare of nature’s wonders, from pristine beaches and rare coastal dunes to endangered wetlands and subtropical plants.

Rosemary Beach Rosemary Beach’s unique architectural traditions from the West Indies combine with a natural palette of rust, tan, green and brown, Bermuda shutters and wide second-floor porches.

An elegant mirage effect is created by the infinity edge of the Coquina Pool in Rosemary Beach — one of six public pools in town. PHOTOGRAPHY Courtesy of Coastal Properties of NW Florida, Inc., Seacrest Beach, FL

Alys Beach

The main street in Alys Beach leads to a waterfront plaza, which serves as the primary gathering place in the community.

Three-story, mixed-use buildings comprise the plaza, including arcades and cafes at ground level, and apartments above. Photography by Jack Gardner, Valparaiso, FL.