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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 21, 1997
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ST. JOE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 1-10466 59-0432511
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation) File No.) Identification No.)
Suite 400, 1650 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
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(ddress of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (904) 396-6600
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Item 5. Other Events
Incorporated by reference is a press release issued by the Registrant on
November 21, 1997, attached as Exhibit 99, providing information concerning the
Registrant's announcement to not pursue its proposal to merge with Florida East
Coast Industries, which proposal was previously made in May of this year.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibit
Exhibit 99 - Press release issued November 21, 1997
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
St. Joe Corporation
Date November 24, 1997 By: /s/Charles A. Ledsinger
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Senior Vice President
Chief Financial Officer