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This site is funded on behalf of the Community Development District in an effort to help educate the general public about the services provided by the district, and to highlight the other agencies involved in the day-to-day operations of the community. These agencies include, but are not limited to Manatee County and the homeowner's association.

Please be advised that the Aviary at Rutland Ranch Community Development District (the "District"), a local unit of special purpose government created under Florida law, has constructed and is responsible for the maintenance of certain improvements, infrastructure and facilities within the District. The District financed this construction through the sale of tax-exempt bonds, a form of public financing. As a result, and in accordance with applicable federal and state law, all District owned improvements, infrastructure and facilities are and shall remain open and accessible to the general public. Should you have any questions on this matter, non-resident user fees applicable to District recreational facilities (if applicable), or any other general District issue, please feel free to contact the District Manager.

The Aviary at Rutland Ranch Community Development District (CDD) is a local, special purpose government entity authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes as amended, established on August 22, 2018, and created by Ordinance 18-32 of Manatee County as an alternative method of planning, acquiring, operating and maintaining community-wide improvements in planned communities. A 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. 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.

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.

Stephen Cerven

Title:Chair
Email Address:seat1@aviarycdd.org
c/o Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC
2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Elected: 11/2022
Term Expires: 11/2026
SEAT 1

A. John Falkner

Title:Vice Chair
Email Address:seat2@aviarycdd.org
c/o Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC
2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Elected: 11/2022
Term Expires: 11/2026
SEAT 2

Scott Falkner

Title:Assistant Secretary
Email Address:seat3@aviarycdd.org
c/o Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC
2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Elected: 11/2020
Term Expires: 11/2024
SEAT 3

Jeff Cerven

Title:Assistant Secretary
Email Address:seat4@aviarycdd.org
c/o Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC
2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Elected: 11/20220
Term Expires: 11/2024
SEAT 4

Roy Cohn

Title:Assistant Secretary
Email Address:seat5@aviarycdd.org
c/o Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC
2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Elected: 11/2022
Term Expires: 11/2024
SEAT 5

District Staff

District Manager

Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC
Craig Wrathell
2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Phone Number:(561) 571-0010
Email Address:info@aviarycdd.org

Primary Contact

Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC
Craig Wrathell
2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Phone Number:(561) 571-0010
Email Address:info@aviarycdd.org

Public Records Notice

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

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