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St. Johns County Advances Redevelopment Plans for Golf Site

9/17/2025

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St. Johns County commissioners advanced two redevelopment proposals for the former World Golf Hall of Fame site in World Golf Village, Florida, which closed in 2023 due to declining attendance and high maintenance costs.
Proposal 1, “Golftopia,” plans an entertainment hub with mini-golf and a wellness spa, targeting completion by 2029.
Proposal 2, “Fountains,” focuses on health and senior living, including a surgical center, aiming for completion by 2027.
Both proposals will enter Phase 2 for detailed financing and logistics review.

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Story summary

St. Johns County commissioners advanced two redevelopment proposals for the former World Golf Hall of Fame site in World Golf Village, Florida, which closed in 2023 due to declining attendance and high maintenance costs.
Proposal 1, “Golftopia,” plans an entertainment hub with mini-golf and a wellness spa, targeting completion by 2029.
Proposal 2, “Fountains,” focuses on health and senior living, including a surgical center, aiming for completion by 2027.
Both proposals will enter Phase 2 for detailed financing and logistics review.