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Change in Leadership at AFB’s Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness as Longtime Editor in Chief Sandra Lewis Steps Down, Robert Wall Emerson of Western Michigan University to Fill the Role

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Robert Wall Emerson, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, the journal’s research editor since 2012, will step into the role in July 2024.

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  • Robert Wall Emerson, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, the journal’s research editor since 2012, will step into the role in July 2024.
  • Despite her busy schedule, Dr. Lewis graciously accepted the role of editor-in-chief of JVIB in 2015.
  • In 2004, he moved to Western Michigan University, where he currently works as a professor in the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies.
  • Taken together with his vast areas of expertise, Dr. Wall Emerson is the natural choice to succeed Dr. Lewis as editor in chief of the journal.

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Town Square Now Open

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound development partners have announced the opening of the community’s Latitude Town Square amenities.

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  • Latitude Margaritaville Watersound development partners have announced the opening of the community’s Latitude Town Square amenities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230622387649/en/
    The new Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Town Square is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway and features a terraced amphitheater, thatched roof bandshell with full-size concert stage and jumbo screen for concerts and movies.
  • Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is the third of the incredibly popular, award-winning Latitude Margaritaville communities, and the first to be developed in partnership with St. Joe.
  • The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound sales center and model homes are open daily.

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound sells 1,000th home

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Joe”) announce that Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, located on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast, sold its 1,000th home in December 2022.

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  • Joe”) announce that Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, located on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast, sold its 1,000th home in December 2022.
  • Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is being developed in a dynamic partnership that includes master developer Minto, global lifestyle brand Margaritaville Holdings, and St. Joe.
  • More home buyers from more parts of the country are discovering this region, and the 1,000th home sale in the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community is evidence of that.”
    The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound sales center and 13 model homes are open daily.
  • This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the anticipated size of the initial phase of Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, expectations regarding specific amenities and other features, plans for developments in the adjacent communities and the prospective interest in the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound.

Margaritaville Joins Major League Pickleball As Title Sponsor Branding The League 'MLP By Margaritaville'

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Pickleball and Margaritaville today announced title sponsorship of the fast-growing professional pickleball league, branding the league as "MLP by Margaritaville." This marks a seminal moment for the sport with one of the largest commercial deals ever for MLP, adding a world class partner to elevate the live experience for fans and players.

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  • MLP will collaborate with global leading lifestyle brand to elevate the live experience for fans, players and MLP events nationwide
    ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Pickleball and Margaritaville today announced title sponsorship of the fast-growing professional pickleball league, branding the league as "MLP by Margaritaville."
  • Major League Pickleball (MLP) is the premier team league and the standard-bearer for the fastest-growing sport in the United States.
  • For more information on Major League Pickleball, visit MajorLeaguePickleball.net and follow Major League Pickleball on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube .
  • Inspired hotel brands with high-quality institutional partners include Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts, Compass by Margaritaville, Margaritaville Beach House, Margaritaville St. Somewhere, and the all-inclusive product, Margaritaville Island Reserve.

The St. Joe Company Reports First Quarter 2022 Results and Declares a Quarterly Dividend Of $0.10

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (the Company) today reports first quarter 2022 results.

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  • The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (the Company) today reports first quarter 2022 results.
  • Revenue for the first quarter of 2022 increased by 57% to $64.9 million, as compared to $41.3 million for the first quarter of 2021.
  • We also increased our dividend payout in the first quarter of 2022 by 25% while lowering our corporate and other operating expenses by 21%.
  • We have three additional hotels planned to open in 2022 which will add 415 rooms to our hotel portfolio.

Latitude Margaritaville Communities Expanding to Texas

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Margaritaville and Minto Communities USA announced that Latitude Margaritaville is expanding into Texas introducing the Austin, Dallas, and Houston markets to the award-winning and wildly popular communities for those 55 and better.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Margaritaville and Minto Communities USA announced that Latitude Margaritaville is expanding into Texas introducing the Austin, Dallas, and Houston markets to the award-winning and wildly popular communities for those 55 and better.
  • There are currently three Latitude Margaritaville communities: Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach, Latitude Margaritaville Watersound near Panama City Beach and Scenic Highway 30A, and Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, located near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
  • Latitude Margaritaville communities are active adult developments built by master developer Minto Communities under license from global lifestyle brand Margaritaville Holdings.
  • Additional Latitude Margaritaville communities are planned for some of the nation's most popular destinations.Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach and Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head were recognized among 2021's top 50 master-planned communities and top 50 top-selling master-planned communities in the U.S. on the prestigious John Burns Real Estate Consulting list and RCLCO Real Estate Consulting list, respectively.

Michael J. Fox on Finding Your Purpose, Jimmy Buffett on Finding Your Dream Retirement, and Ann Dowd on Finding New Pleasures, in the December-January issue of AARP The Magazine

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Monday, December 6, 2021

"Margaritaville" singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett talks about his quest to reshape aging in America via his newly launched retirement-community business.

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  • "Margaritaville" singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett talks about his quest to reshape aging in America via his newly launched retirement-community business.
  • Ann Dowd shares the greatest lessons she learned over the years personally and professionally.
  • In this issue of AARP The Magazine:
    AARP The Magazine caught up with 2022 Purpose Prize Honoree Michael J.
  • AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Margaritaville Resort Times Square Is Now Open In The Heart Of New York City

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

NEW YORK, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Margaritaville Resort Times Square, the newest addition to the Margaritaville Lodging portfolio is now open to the public.

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  • NEW YORK, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Margaritaville Resort Times Square, the newest addition to the Margaritaville Lodging portfolio is now open to the public.
  • "We cannot wait to welcome local New Yorkers and the city's global travelers to Margaritaville Resort Times Square," said Kori Yoran, General Manager.
  • "The opening of Margaritaville Resort Times Square is an incredible moment for the hundreds of team members involved in this property and for the city of New York after such a challenging year," says Sharif El-Gamal, Chairman and CEO of Soho Properties and Owner and Developer of Margaritaville Resort Times Square.
  • To learn about Margaritaville Resort Times Square's commitment to health, safety, and sanitation, please visit us online: https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-resort-times-square...

Margaritaville to Honor 15 Educators with 5-Night Trip Giveaways

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Monday, May 3, 2021

Margaritaville believes it is time to pay it forward.

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  • Margaritaville believes it is time to pay it forward.
  • The global lifestyle brand is celebrating all educators, from teachers to school counselors, who have helped families navigate a difficult year with their first ever "Educators: Our Everyday Heroes" Giveaway.
  • The island getaway destination features white-sand beaches, sunshine, laid-back, tropical accommodations, spectacular food, fun activities, and more frozen cocktails than one could imagine.
  • More than 20 million travelers every year change their latitude and attitude with a visit to a Margaritaville resort, residential real estate destination, vacation club, vacation home rental or restaurant.

Hollywood Beach Redevelopment Honored with Top Ranking

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Friday, April 2, 2021

A top 10 ranking in Conde Nast Traveler, AAA Four Diamond status and resilience through the pandemic have proven the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort to be one of the best public/private redevelopment projects in the nation.

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  • A top 10 ranking in Conde Nast Traveler, AAA Four Diamond status and resilience through the pandemic have proven the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort to be one of the best public/private redevelopment projects in the nation.
  • The site once was home to Floridas largest bathing pavilion, the Hollywood Beach Casino, that featured a shopping arcade and Olympic-sized swimming pool.
  • Margaritaville is the greatest thing to happen to Hollywood Beach since the 1920s, Bober said.
  • Debra Case -- owner of Ocean Alley restaurant and bar -- has served as president of the Hollywood Beach Association, a small business organization, and as a Hollywood City Commissioner.