The St. Joe Company announces plans for construction of a Publix Super Market at Watersound West Bay Center located at the entrance to the Latitude Margaritaville® Watersound community. The new Publix, planned for approximately 50,000 square feet, including a pharmacy, deli, bakery and an adjacent liquor store, is anticipated to break ground later this year.
“Publix at Watersound West Bay Center will provide customers with a convenient location, minutes from area beaches, an international airport and a new medical campus,” said Hannah Herring, Publix Media Relations Manager. “We are excited to see construction begin, and we look forward to being a part of Watersound West Bay Center and the continued growth of the region.”
In addition to Publix, plans call for adjacent in-line space as well as a standalone, multi-tenant building. The multi-tenant building is currently under construction and available to lease for anticipated occupancy in early 2026. Watersound West Bay Center is conveniently located to serve the fast-growing State Road 79 corridor and is planned for approximately 500,000 square feet of commercial space in an open-air, pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining destination for residents and visitors alike.
“Residents of the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community are thrilled to welcome a grocer and commercial options to their growing community,” said William Brock, Vice President of Commercial Real Estate for St. Joe. “We are proud to bring to Watersound West Bay Center a quality brand like Publix along with plans to create leasable spaces for local, regional and national companies. With much anticipated growth along the State Road 79 corridor, this center will be a great addition to the region for both residents and visitors.”