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A $50 Million Private Island That's A 10-Minute Boat Ride Off The Coast Of Florida Just Hit The Market. Take A Look
If owning a private island is a personal dream for you, you're in luck — a 7-acre private island located just 3 miles off the coast of Florida just hit the market and could be all yours for $50 million.
[Black's Island is located in Saint Joseph Bay, around 3 miles off the Florida mainland. Jon Kohler & Associates]
Black's Island is located in Saint Joseph Bay and just south of Port St. Joe on Florida's panhandle. The island was named for Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy, who is known as the wealthiest pirate in history.
[Black's Island currently rents out the bungalows as short-term rentals. Jon Kohler & Associates]
The island hosts its own private resort, complete with 26 waterfront bungalows as well as common areas like a clubhouse, cabana, and pool, according to the sale listing. The structures are connected via an elevated boardwalk that runs along the center of the island.
[Common areas on Black's Island include a clubhouse, cabana, and pool. Jon Kohler & Associates]
"You're only 3 miles off the mainland, and you seriously feel like you're in the islands," Lori Bembry Weldon, one of the listing brokers at Jon Kohler & Associates, told Business Insider, adding, "It's really super cool. There's just nothing like it on the coast of Florida that's available."
[Inside views of the one of the bungalows on Black's Island. Jon Kohler & Associates]
In addition to listing the entire island for sale, the owner has also listed several of the individual bungalows. Weldon said the owner, Atlanta developer Scott Seymour, is open to selling the entire island or just some of the bungalows — so it will ultimately depend on what potential buyers are interested in.
[Inside views of the one of the bungalows on Black's Island. Jon Kohler & Associates]
The bungalows, which were first built in 2009, were remodeled when Seymour bought the island in 2018. Weldon said that in addition to renting out the bungalows, he also frequently spends time on the island.
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