sewer and water plants, golf courses, marinas, other basic amenities and even operated landfills. These new communities had the feel of "company towns." When North Port was incorporated, GDC employees even made up the first City Council. Errata The company had a court-appointed CEO, Thomas J. Hutchison III, from 1990 to 1991. See also The Compound Gulf American Land Corporation References "General Development Corporation 1954-1991": page from the Sarasota History Center History of Palm Bay ING Direct Board of Directors: Thomas J. Hutchison III reference "Charges Seen for Developer": New York Times; February 1, 1990 "COMPANY NEWS;Stake Is Reduced By United Capital": New York Times; May 3, 1990 Real estate companies of the United States Corporate crime Sarasota County, Florida Charlotte County, Florida Brevard County, Florida Palm Bay, Florida Port St. Lucie, Florida Companies based in Miami American companies established in 1954 Real estate companies established in 1954 Companies disestablished in 1991 1954 establishments in Florida 1991 disestablishments in Florida Defunct companies based in Florida