Watersound® Stories

Welcome to Watersound Stories where we bring to life the experience of living, staying, playing and working within the Watersound collection of communities, hotels, resorts and commercial properties. Stay up to date with news and happenings and learn what it’s like to be a part of the Watersound family.

The Joy of Growing Roots in Watersound: Marc & Kendall Miller

Written by: Carrie Honaker | Photos: Marc & Kendall Miller / Inga Finch Photography Left to right: Lainey, Marc, Kendall and Isla Miller On most evenings in Bayside at Ward Creek, the…

Rachel Moore: Generations Connected in the Watersound Community

Written by: Carrie Honaker | Photos: Rachel Moore For Rachel Moore, life on Cannonball Lane is more than a Florida dream—it’s family, friendship, and a multigenerational story stitched together under the Watersound…

Daily LGA to ECP Flights Begin

Delta’s new daily flights between LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) are now taking off—bringing New Yorkers closer than ever to the relaxed, sun-soaked lifestyle of…

One Ocean Film Tour at Camp Creek Inn

This November, experience the beauty and power of the ocean in the heart of Watersound. The One Ocean Film Tour comes to the Camp Creek Golf Course driving range on…

Dr. Reese Harrison: All in on Watersound

Written by: Carrie Honaker | Photos by: C&Co Productions   When Dr. Reese Harrison and his family moved to the Watersound Origins® community five years ago, it wasn’t just a…

America’s Best Small Retirement Town 2025

Panama City Beach, Florida, where the “55 and better” Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community is located, was recently recognized as “America’s Best Small Retirement Town 2025” in a Travel + Leisure…

“The Third” Recognized in Forbes Travel Guide

The Third Golf Course, a brand-new 18-hole golf course designed by Davis Love III, located north of Shark’s Tooth Golf Course, was recently recognized in an article in Forbes Travel…

Watersound Makes RCLCO Top 50 List

Watersound has been ranked #13 in the nation in RCLCO’s 2025 Mid-Year Report of Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities. This recognition reflects the continued strength, growth, and appeal of Watersound—driven by thoughtful…

10 Reasons to Say No to a Vacation Rental and Yes to The Lodge 30A

This content brought to you by St. Joe Experiences. When planning your South Walton vacation and exploring 30A lodging options, you may be tempted to book a vacation rental, but we’re…

Families Flock to Northwest Florida for Holiday Weekend

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.–Northwest Florida welcomed a surge of visitors over the Fourth of July holiday, resulting in strong performance for the region’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels and resorts in The St.…