Community Development District Overview

The Firethorn Community Development District (“District”) is an independent local unit of, special-purpose government, created pursuant to and existing under the provisions of Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and established by Ordinance #24-78, adopted of the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida, which became effective on December 13, 2024.

The District currently encompasses approximately 549.2 acres of land located entirely within Manatee County, Florida. As a local unit of special-purpose government, the District provides an alternative means for planning, financing, constructing, operating and maintaining various public improvements and community facilities within its jurisdiction.

A District provides the “solution” to Florida’s need to provide valuable community infrastructure generated by growth, ultimately without overburdening other governments and their taxpaying residents. Community Development Districts represent a major advancement in Florida’s effort to manage its growth effectively and efficiently. This allows a community to establish higher construction standards, meanwhile providing a long-term solution to the operation and maintenance of the community’s facilities.

District Administration

The District Manager’s responsibilities include:

• Preparation and submittal of a proposed operations and maintenance budgets for Board review and action
• Preparation of contract specifications for District operations, including community appearance, waterway management, street lighting and facilities maintenance
• File all required forms and documents with state and local agencies
• Attend all Board of Supervisor meetings – implement the policies of the Board
• Additional duties as directed by the Board