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Tern Bay Community Development District – Storm Drain Inspections:

As part of the District’s efforts to maintain and improve our stormwater management system, the CDD is developing a program to help prevent common issues such as clogging, flooding, and water quality concerns.

Storm drains consist of a network of pipes, channels, and ditches that collect water from inlets and direct it into the community lake system. If not properly maintained, these systems can accumulate debris and pollutants, leading to serious problems.  Additionally, during Hurricane Season insuring that the drainage system is inspected, cleaned and ready for a storm event, will insure we all have a safer Hurricane Season, knowing this water management system is draining as designed. 

In the coming weeks, you may notice inspections taking place throughout the community. Divers and inspection crews will be walking and riding the property to locate and assess system access points. They will require access to various areas, including easements, lakes, and roadways. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to ensure the health and functionality of our stormwater system to our community.

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The CDD has recently launched a program to trap and remove wild hogs from CDD property within our community. This initiative focuses on the safe trapping, removal, and proper disposal of these animals.

Feral hogs have lived in Florida for hundreds of years, and while complete eradication isn’t possible, both the State and all 67 counties use various methods to manage their populations. These hogs typically travel alone or in small family groups and feed on plants and small animals. They root through the soil with their broad snouts—this is why you may see damage in grassy areas, where they search for food like grubs.

One effective way to discourage hog activity is by treating lawns to eliminate grubs, removing a major food source. The golf course has successfully implemented this method, and as a result, the hogs tend to avoid it. We’ve asked the Master HOA to begin a similar treatment program in common areas and encourage homeowners to do the same. The CDD is currently waiting on a response from the HOA regarding their participation.

As a reminder, our community is surrounded by conservation areas owned by the CDD, Charlotte County, and the State. The hogs roam these areas in search of food. Both the CDD and Charlotte County are using trapping and removal as the safest and most effective way to manage the hog population. We are working toward a coordinated effort across these conservation lands to help control the issue long-term.

There are currently six traps placed throughout the community, including large pen-style traps that can capture multiple hogs at once. As of last week, at least nine hogs have been removed—including three females. This past weekend, our trapper also began using dogs to help drive the hogs into the traps.

The CDD is currently investing $4,000 per month in removal efforts. As we continue to explore additional strategies, we will keep the community informed.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

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Heritage Landing (Tern Bay CDD), is a gated luxury resort style community being developed by Lennar Homes in Punta Gorda, Florida, situated on the west side of Burnt Store Road just five miles south of US 41, in close proximity to Charlotte Harbor and Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park.  Heritage Landing is a Golf and County Club.  The luxury resort style amenities for this community will be like nothing else seen in Punta Gorda.  Residents will enjoy a stunning resort style pool featuring gradual entry and lap lanes, a total of three restaurants including an outdoor pool cafe, two full service bars, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, guard gated entry, fitness center, aerobics room, full service spa offering nails and massage and more. 

The Tern Bay Community Development District (the “District”) was created and chartered by law and established on the property by the Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission (herein “FLWAC”), Chapter 42VV-1, effective September 15, 2004. The District encompasses a total of approximately 1,778.78 acres +/-.  FLWAC consists of the Administration Commission (Governor and members of the Cabinet).  FLWAC was created pursuant to section 380.07, Florida Statutes, and is charged with implementing numerous statutory responsibilities, including the establishment of a community development district, that is 2,500 acres or more in size.  At the time of formation of the District, the threshold was 1,000 acres or more. 

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The District is Requesting Proposals (RFP) or both Gatehouse Personnel and Access Technology for the Community Entrance.  The District will receive bids for this request at the office of Atwell, LLC, 4161 Tamiami Trail Building 5, Suite 501, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 until 11:00 A.M., LOCAL TIME, on August 29, 2025. 

The proposal documents may be obtained from the office of the District Manager, James P. Ward at jimward@jpwardassociates.com. Phone (954) 658-4900.  A PDF of the Request for Proposals is also on the CDD’s web site.

To be eligible to submit a proposal an interested firm must hold all required local, state and federal licenses in good standing and be authorized to do business in Charlotte County and the State of Florida. Additionally, all proposers are required to submit a Federal Government W-9 Form, Human Trafficking Certificate as required by Florida Law and a Certificate of Insurance, naming the Tern Bay Community Development District as a named insured in the amounts required in the Proposal Documents, along with other documents identified in the request for proposals. 

All contractor requests for information (RFI)  must be submitted on or before August 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM, local time to James P. Ward, jimward@jpwardassociates.com.  The District will not open to any RFIs submitted after the time and date specified and will be returned to the proposer.

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Board of Supervisors Meetings

The Tern Bay Community Development District is a local unit of special-purpose government established pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes for the purpose of providing, operating and maintaining infrastructure improvements, facilities and services to the lands within the District.

The meetings of the Board of Supervisors are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida Law for Community Development Districts.  

The District by and through its District Manager may cancel any meeting of the Board of Supervisors and all meetings may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearings or meeting.

You can view the District's meeting information and schedule by clicking on the following Board Meeting Information.