The Lakes of Sarasota Community Development District 2 is a local, special-purpose government entity authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes as amended, and established on February 23, 2022 by the Board of County Commissioners, Sarasota County, Florida, Ordinance No. 2021-116-to plan, establish, acquire, construct or reconstruct, enlarge or extend, equip, operate, and maintain systems and facilities described and authorized by Section 190.012, Florida Statutes.
The land area to be served by the Lakes of Sarasota Community Development District 2 comprises approximately 426.093 acres. The District primarily bound on the west by I-75 and undeveloped property, bound on the north by The Lakes of Sarasota CDD (Grand Park residential development), bound on the east by Ibis Street and south by agricultural land.
The District was established for the purpose of financing or acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating all or a portion of the infrastructure necessary for community development within the District.
A Community Development District (CDD) provides the 'solution' to Florida's need to provide valuable community infrastructure generated by growth, ultimately without overburdening other governments and their taxpaying residents. CDDs 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.
Board of Supervisors
The following is a list of the The District CDD Board of Supervisors with their assigned positions and terms. Please click on the link to the Supervisor of Elections website for further information.