Welcome
Welcome to the official website for the Water’s Edge Community Development District (the “District”). This website is funded on behalf of the District to serve two major purposes. The first is to comply with Chapter 189.069 of the Florida Statutes, which requires each special District to maintain an official website. The second is 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 the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Manatee County, and the Water's Edge Homeowner Association.
ATTENTION RESIDENTS:
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As of 4/23/25, the pedestrian bridge is closed until further notice.
New Community Pool Key Fobs – Important Information
The District has installed a new access control system at the community pool. Residents must obtain new key fobs to maintain access.
Please go to the Forms section and complete the form to receive your new pool key fobs.
Details:
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Each household will receive two fobs (free of charge). In order to receive two fobs, please note this when making the request.
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Each adult per the household must complete the registration form online. Your key fob will be mailed to your residence.
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Homeowners: Info will be verified through the property appraiser’s office. Please add your driver's license to this section of the form.
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Renters: Attach a copy of your current lease (digital). Fobs will deactivate at the lease end unless a new lease is submitted.
Photo Required: Each person must have their photo taken onsite for internal system use.
Visit wecdd.org to fill out the online form.
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Upload a copy of your driver’s license where applicable.
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Fobs will be mailed to your residence.
Please Note:
You will now need a new pool fob to enter the amenity center facilities.
If you need further assistance, please call Amanda Ferguson at 727-229-7446 or email her at aferguson@gms-tampa.com
Thank you for your cooperation during this time.
CDD Meeting Notes 8/28/25
Our CDD Budget meeting this past Thursday was productive. The Board appreciated everyone who attended either in person or via Zoom and provided feedback. If one recalls, the advertised increase in the annual operating assessment was listed as $483 per unit.
The proposed assessment increase was a result of several issues. The first is the unbudgeted hurricane expenses from the 2024 storms. This was roughly $200 of the advertised increase. In addition, the unexpected damage to the pedestrian bridge could cause the bridge to be replaced ten (10) years earlier than expected at double the cost. This added an additional $200 to the increased assessment. Lastly, the normal inflationary cost of doing business contributed approximately $83 of the increase.
After much debate, the Board agreed to lower the proposed annual assessment from the advertised $483 rate to the following, based on lot sizes as has been past practice:
80 Foot Lots = $376.29
62 Foot Lots = $359.43
52 Foot Lots = $303.46
The impact on the Operating and Capital Reserve budgets as a result of these reductions is as follows: 1) Reimburse $60K to the Capital Reserves that was borrowed as a result of the 2024 storms; 2) Contribute additional dollars to the Capital Reserves to fund the total cost of the bridge replacement; 3) Fund the increase in normal operating costs; and 4) Set aside approximately $30K fund for unbudgeted operating costs such as hurricanes for the future.
Next year’s Capital budget includes replacing the operating systems for the gates, resurfacing the pool, and replacing the pedestrian bridge. The FY 27 Capital budget includes resurfacing Ormond Terrace, Hickory View Circle, and the remainder of River’s Reach Boulevard which was not repaved a couple of years ago. When these improvements are completed, the Capital Reserves will be reduced from over $500K to a little over $100K. This is not a lot of money to have in reserves if something goes wrong.
Much discussion was held as it relates to the potential to reduce the operating assessment next year. The Board agreed to consider a reduction only if we don’t have any hurricane damage this year, as well as how the pedestrian bridge discussion transpires. Several Board members were also concerned with how depleted the Capital Reserves would be at the end of 2027, which is a valid concern.
The insurance company has provided an engineering report denying our claim that the bridge was damaged by the storms. We have asked the District Engineer to provide a structural bridge expert to review the insurance company’s report, as well as give us an opinion if the bridge can be repaired versus totally replaced. We do know that several pilings supporting the north side of the bridge have shifted and been compromised. This item will be on the agenda in September and most likely in October for additional discussion.
Greg Kisela
Chair
Water’s Edge Community Development District
CDD Zoom Meeting Information:
Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/95649629788
Meeting ID: 956 496 2978
Passcode: 516708Gms
Zoom Phone #: (646) 876- 9923
*Residents must use the raise the hand feature on Zoom in order to speak during Audience Comments.
Water’s Edge Community Development District Disclosure
Please be advised that the Water’s Edge 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, or any other general District issue, please feel free to contact the District Manager.
