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| Ashley Bloom |
SweetBay is one
of the largest urban infill projects currently underway in Florida. Community
leaders are expecting it to significantly boost recovery efforts for the
state’s northwest region battered by Hurricane
Michael, which made landfall last October as a Category 5.
The St. Andrew Bay Land Co., part
of HomeFed Corp.,
developed the concept for the SweetBay Town Center a few years before the
hurricane struck.
With 3,200
residential units approved for building, the 700 acres will be the core of the
existing SweetBay
Planned Development Community built on the site of the old
Panama City Regional Airport.
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| Mark McQueen |
SweetBay’s
amenities include five miles of bay access to residents, a planned marina
village, nature trails, an initial pool and sports court, and the University Academy –
Florida’s top-ranking free K-8 public charter school in 2018.
SVN experts in
land, marina, retail and multi-family from around the state have commenced
marketing efforts to bring the project to fruition. Leading the team of five
SVN offices involved in the effort is SVN
Lotus.
“This is such a
remarkable community and we’re delighted to be involved in this effort,”
said Ashley Bloom,
SVN Lotus managing director. “It’s a gem on the shoreline, a wonderful place
for families to raise children. With the bay access, there’s a host of
recreational activities available. People can access the Town Center easily,
via golf carts – its good living.”
The SweetBay Town
Center project has created much-needed excitement and support from the Bay CountyEconomic Development Alliance, DestinationPanama City, elected officials, businesses, community leaders and
citizens.
“SweetBay is a vital part of Panama City’s rebuilding effort, which is more than just a restoration: We’re growing our economy and
community to become the premier city in
the Panhandle,” said Mark McQueen,
city manager, Panama City.
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| Jacob Fish |
“We plan to attract commercial industries, such as retail, hospitality,
aviation, maritime, manufacturing,” he said. “These are all desperately needed
for Panama City to thrive.”
“We’re so looking
forward to the continued development of this community and working with the
people at SVN,” said Jacob Fish, director of development, St. Andrew Bay
Land Company.
“SweetBay is one
of the Florida Panhandle’s premier spots to live, and we’re encouraged to see
all the plans in store for this community. The future here is exciting.”
CONTACTS:
Ashley Barrett Bloom, managing director, SVN Lotus,
941-961-7109 ashley.bloom@svn.com
Terry May
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