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Condo in Panama City, Bay County, FL · 765 units · built 2007

Laketown Wharf Resort

9902 S Thomas Dr, Panama City, FL 32408

765 units Built 2007 Milestone applies
Records last updated Jul 2026 · Sources: FL DBPR · County records · FEMA Is this your building? Request a correction

Overview

Laketown Wharf Resort features a prime location close to the beach with multiple pools, on-site dining, and family-friendly amenities. However, the property faces persistent challenges with severely delayed and malfunctioning elevators, parking and garage access issues, and areas requiring deferred maintenance and updates. While many guests enjoy the spacious units and convenient setting, the overall experience is frequently impacted by the elevator wait times and property upkeep needs.

Overview compiled from public sources — verify details independently. Review-derived detail here comes from short-stay guest reviews, not residents.

At a glance

Facts, not verdicts
Records verified 3 of 6
Structure
Built 2007
Milestone
Inspection applies
Flood
Being verified
Wind
Being verified
Fees
Being verified
Reviews
6 themes

765 residential units on record.

Is Laketown Wharf Resort safe? Structure & milestone status

Stories Being verified
Year built 2007 Source: County property records
Structure type Being verified
Milestone inspection (SB 4-D) Applies — buildings 3+ stories Source: FL SB 4-D

Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.

What are the HOA fees at Laketown Wharf Resort?

Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.

What is the flood risk at Laketown Wharf Resort?

Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.

Permits & activity

Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.

What guests say about staying at Laketown Wharf Resort

What works

Good locationStrong amenitiesClean common areas

What doesn't

Elevator outagesParking shortageDeferred maintenanceUnresponsive managementPoor communication

Ongoing, not one-off

  • Elevators — raised repeatedly, 2025-2026
  • Parking
  • Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2025-2026

This building is listed as a vacation rental or resort operation, so this reflects short-stay guest reviews rather than resident experience. Aggregated from public reviews; no individuals are named.

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Frequently asked

Is Laketown Wharf Resort safe to live in?

Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.

What are the HOA fees at Laketown Wharf Resort?

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Does Laketown Wharf Resort require a milestone inspection?

Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.

Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?

Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.

Is Laketown Wharf Resort in a flood zone?

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