Founded: 1849
County Seat & Largest City: Palatka
Population: ~76,000 (2023 est.)
Size: 827 sq mi (12% water)
Named After: Benjamin A. Putnam – war hero, legislator & historian.
Rivers, 100+ lakes, ravines, beaches, and direct access to Jacksonville, Orlando, and Gainesville airports—Putnam County is primed for high-impact investment.

PUTNAM CHOSEN BY EXPERTS

5,200 Acres Bought for a Premier Resort

Out of thousands of U.S. locations, Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops chose Putnam County. Their decision follows rigorous market research and risk analysis—giants don’t gamble, they select.

This is not speculative development.

This is playbook replication by an operator with a national track record of transforming natural land into high-yield destination ecosystems.

01.

Putnam checked all strategic requirements

✅ Location suitability and strategic positioning

✅ Competitive landscape and regional differentiation

✅ Tourist draw and accessibility

✅ Infrastructure capacity

✅ Long‑term economic impact potential

✅ Labor force availability for construction + operations

✅ Regulatory and permitting viability

✅ Utility expansion readiness (water, power, broadband)

02.

Johnny Morris Elite Standards Record

🟢 Big Cedar Lodge* , Ridgedale, MO— $1+ billion development

4,600 ac, AAA Four Diamond, Condé Nast, Travel + Leisure.

(Land Impact is detailed below)

🟢 Big Cypress Lodge, Memphis, TN — 535,000 sq ft retail + 103-room hotel, Memphis Pyramid

🟢 Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, MO — 10,000 ac, 2,8k daily visitors, $50M infrastructure

🟢 Top of the Rock Golf Course, MO — Jack Nicklaus signature design, consistently Top U.S.

03.

Next Resort in Putnam County, FL

🔵 5,200+ acres acquired (2023-2025) Initial: 4,300 acres | Ongoing expansion: 200+ parcels— larger than Big Cedar Lodge

🔵 6× the size of Universal Studios

🔵 Bigger than three Disney parks combined

🔵 $200M+ capital commitment

PUTNAM, FL. The next phase is underway...

*400–1,500% Land Appreciation: Big Cedar Impact Model

Big Cedar Lodge Market Impact (Ridgedale, MO):

→ Pre-development (2005): Surrounding land $3K-$8K/acre

→ Construction phase (2008-2012): Land values $15K-$25K/acre

→ Post-opening (2015): Land values $40K-$65K/acre

→ Maturity phase (2020+): Land values $80K-$120K/acre

Timeline Pattern: 400-1,500% appreciation over 10-15 years

Putnam County Current Position: Pre-development phase

Investment Window: 12-24 months before construction acceleration

PUTNAM CHOSEN BY INVESTORS

Why Smart Money is Positioning Now

01.

GEM LOTS Value in Motion

Early GEM LOTS buyers are already capturing equity gains as Bass Pro development advances. Each infrastructure milestone—permitting, groundbreaking, phased openings—drives systematic repricing of surrounding land values.

02.

Tourism-Ecosistem Activation

Bass Pro Shops transforms counties into year-round destinations. Putnam's shift from regional fishing hub to national outdoor resort creates sustained demand across hospitality, recreation, and residential sectors—directly benefiting GEM LOTS holders.

03.

Infrastructure Buildout

Underway County-level improvements (road expansion, utility upgrades, broadband deployment) required to support 5,200-acre resort development simultaneously enhance accessibility and serviceability of all GEM LOTS in the corridor.

04.

Economic Multiplier Effect

Projected 2,000+ permanent jobs plus construction workforce injection creates housing demand, retail expansion, and service sector growth—compounding pressure on limited land supply and accelerating GEM LOTS valuations.

Johnny Morris Nature Resorts / Bass Pro Shops analyzed thousands of U.S. markets — only Putnam met their rigorous standards.

We acted on that validation: we secured our lots and positioned capital to execute immediately.

Investors here aren’t early—they are aligned with the winning side.

Why did we select Putnam as the sole market for building our portfolio?

UNDERSTANDING OUR PUTNAM, FL GEM LOTS CERTIFICATION

We focus exclusively on Putnam, FL — with a portfolio of 130+ GEM LOTS

A "GEM LOT" isn't industry terminology. It's our internal classification for properties that meet

institutional investment criteria:

✓ Acquired below market via disciplined auction strategy

✓ Located in verified growth corridors (Bass Pro catalyst)

✓ Clear title with legal access confirmed

✓ Passed comprehensive due diligence protocol

✓ Immediate equity position from acquisition

This framework separates our GEM LOT investment-grade parcels from speculative land purchases. Every Putnam property we offer comes directly from our investment portfolio. Professional, vetted, and ready for ownership—no middlemen, no commissioned land sellers.

Putnam, FL, isn't speculative rural land.

This is the next growth corridor being repriced in real-time.

UNDERSTAND WHY PUTNAM

Investors are targeting Putnam before everyone else

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Strategically positioned

Rivers, lakes, beaches, and wide-open landscapes—just 1 hour from Jacksonville International Airport, 1 hour 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport, 45 minutes from Gainesville Regional Airport, and 40 minutes from St. Augustine’s Atlantic Coast beaches.

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Top‑tier freshwater fishing

Bass Capital of the World: With 3 of the Top 10 fisheries in Fl, Putnam is a top destination for sport fishing and outdoor lovers. The county is known statewide for largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish fishing across lakes like Lake George, Lake Crescent, Lake Grandin, and more.

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Outdoor recreation hub

The county is a hotspot for kayaking, hiking, camping, hunting, birdwatching, and off‑road riding (including the well‑known Hog Waller). Parks like Ravine Gardens State Park draw visitors year-round.

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Home to the St. Johns River

Putnam includes a major stretch of the St. Johns River—one of the few rivers in the U.S. that flows north. The St. Johns River holds ancient marine fossils—sharks, whales, and giant sloths—because millions of years ago that whole region was underwater.

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Large amount of protected land

Putnam includes several major conservation areas and state parks, such as Caravelle Ranch WMA, Etoniah Creek State Forest, Dunns Creek State Park, and Ravine Gardens. This protected land creates a permanent buffer that prevents overdevelopment and helps preserve long‑term property values.

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Investment Highlights

Opportunity Zones: for high-potential development with tax advantages.
Pro-Business Environment: Incentives and support for developers.
Eco-Tourism & Outdoor Industry Focus: The county supports sustainable industries and recreational tourism.

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Unique opportunity to buy Land Now

Affordable acreage. High appreciation potential. Strong demand for rentals and recreation properties. Perfect for building, holding, or flipping.

Surrounded by nature but close to major cities.

High density of lakes

Home to over 100 shimmering lakes, Putnam stands among Florida’s most water‑rich regions, delivering extraordinary access to pristine freshwater landscapes.

Affordable county in Florida

Putnam consistently ranks among the state’s most affordable places to live, with low housing and land costs. It offers natural beauty, growth opportunities, and one of the most attractive land markets in the state

EXPLORE FL’s HIDDEM GEM

Strategic Location Advantages: 12 Must-See Views

Putnam, FL

Ravine Gardens State Park features dramatic ravines, historic architecture, and vibrant azaleas, making the area surrounding it ideal for unique investment and high visitor interest.

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

See the lakes, walk the roads, feel the space.

PUTNAM CHOSEN BY YOU?

To Turn $7K into $30K in just 4–5 years

Now, any buyer must follow the same certainty: Putnam is not a market to test. It is a market already selected by the operators who define success, and experienced investors.

You have 12 Months. This isn’t speculation. Putnam is a validated market, a future growth engine chosen by experts, and the place where institutional playbooks scale to unprecedented size.

Buy from investors.
We don’t sell land.
We design returns.

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