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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1


                              ACCOUNTANTS' CONSENT


The Board of Directors
The St. Joe Company

         We consent to the use of our reports incorporated herein by reference.





                                                     /s/ KPMG LLP

                                                     KPMG LLP


Jacksonville, Florida
December 11, 2000



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