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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 Tern Bay Community Development District has a Board of Supervisors seat open for appointment, due to a resignation, as of December 10, 2024. The seat currently has a four (4) year term, expiring in November 2026. The Board of Supervisors will appoint an individual to fill this open seat. 

To be a Board Member, the individual must meet the following criteria:

  •      Citizen of the United States
  •      Resident of the State of Florida
  •      Qualified Elector of Charlotte County with residency within the District.

The District is an independent special purpose unit of local government and is governed by a five member Board of Supervisors, all of which are residents within the District.

If interested please send a resume or statement of interest to Jim Ward at jimward@jpwardassociates.com 

Board of Supervisors Meetings

Board meetings are subject to change or cancellation, so please check with the office of the District Manager for updates. 

A copy of the meeting agenda can be obtained on the District's website at least 7 days in advance. A copy may also be obtained by contacting the District Manager's office.

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