Bluewater Bay, Florida, is a planned community in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The 2,000-acre, 3,800-home residential community containing 73 subdivisions was established in 1978, and its first home was sold in the early 1980s.[1]
Bluewater Bay | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Counties | Okaloosa |
| Population | |
| • Total | 15,772 (2,022 Census) |
| Time zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| Website | bluewaterbayfl |
History edit
The community was developed by Raimund Herden, who gathered investors, both American and European, to purchase 1,600 acres of land for $5.6 million in 1975. Herden and his investor-associates as "Bluewater Bay Development Company, Ltd." began the required development studies, hiring Henningson Durham and Richardson engineers in Pensacola, FL. Additional engineering was provided by Baskerville Donovan Engineers in Pensacola. After extensive studies regarding existing conditions (soils, wetlands, tree surveys, archeology, and topography) and conformance to governing agencies, a Development Order was approved in 1977. Land was allotted for schools, parks, businesses, power substation, and county roads. In 1990 an additional 210 acres was added to the Development of Regional Impact's boundaries.[2]
Amenities edit
Bluewater Bay has a golf course designed by Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate, as well as a tennis facility, two large swimming pools, walking paths, and a 120-slip marina.[3]
References edit
- ^ Florida, Special to GateHouse Media. "Wise developing new Bluewater Bay subdivision". The Destin Log. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Wolfgram, Zandra (2014-04-01). "Raimund Herden, the Optimistic Visionary Behind Bluewater Bay". Emerald Coast Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ Wolfgram, Zandra (2013-06-04). "Bluewater Bay". Emerald Coast Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
External links edit
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