Green empire : the St. Joe Company and the remaking of Florida's Panhandle / Kathryn Ziewitz and June Wiaz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ziewitz, Kathryn, 1957- author.

Wiaz, June, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Real estate development--Florida--Florida Panhandle--History.

Real estate development.

Conservation of natural resources--Florida--Florida Panhandle--History.

Conservation of natural resources.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (440 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Gainesville, FL : University Press of Florida, [2004]

Summary:

This book explores the transformation of Florida's Panhandle by the St. Joe Company, detailing its historical and ongoing impact on the region. It examines the company's evolution from a paper production powerhouse to a major real estate developer. The narrative delves into environmental, economic, and social challenges faced during this transition, highlighting key figures like Ed Ball. The authors aim to provide a comprehensive account of how land development and conservation efforts intersect, affecting local communities and ecosystems. Targeted at readers interested in environmental history, business, and regional planning, the book offers insights into the complexities of growth management and land use in Florida. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

List of Illustrations

Preface

Chronology

List of Abbreviations

1. A Slice of Paradise

2. The Lay of the Land

3. Good Ol’ Florida Sand and Mud

4. The Era of the St. Joe Paper Company

5. Pork Chop Emperor

6. Challenges to the Empire

7. A Company in Transition

8. The Making of a Real Estate Powerhouse

9. Liquidating the Storehouse of Value: More Deals and Deal Makers

10. From Trees to Towns and Grits to Godiva

11. Breaking Ground: SouthWood as a Case Study

12. A Company Town in Flux

13. The Wish List

14. An Airport Taxis for Takeoff

15. St. Joe and the Growth Machine

16. The Two Bottom Lines: Profit and Quality of Life

Notes

Bibliography

Index

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ISBN:

9780813073590

0813073596

OCLC:

1428261493