Palms of Terra Ceia Bay Community Development District
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WELCOME

Welcome to the official website for the Palms of Terra Ceia Bay Community Development District (CDD). This site is funded by the CDD 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. Palms of Terra Ceia Bay CDD (the "District") Disclosure: Please be advised that "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 community. 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 or any other general District issue, please feel free to contact the District Manager.

CALL FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST

Appointment Consideration — Board of Supervisors

Seats 3 and 5

No candidate qualified for Seat 3 or Seat 5 on the Palms of Terra Ceia Bay Community Development District Board of Supervisors for the General Election. The remaining Supervisors will consider appointing qualified residents to fill these seats.

Who May Apply

A qualified elector is someone who:

  • Is at least 18 years old
  • Is a U.S. citizen
  • Is a legal resident of Florida and of the District
  • Is registered to vote with the Supervisor of Elections in the county where the district is located

Interested residents should submit a letter of interest and/or a current resume. 

How and Where to Submit

Please email your materials to:

aferguson@gms-tampa.com

Amanda Ferguson, District Manager

Palms of Terra Ceia Bay CDD

Deadline:  Tuesday, December 1, 2026, by 12:00 noon. 

Next Steps

The Board of Supervisors will review submissions. Applicants are invited to attend the Palms of Terra Ceia Bay CDD meeting scheduled for December 8th at 2:00 p.m.  Any appointment will be made by the remaining Supervisors in accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and the District’s usual procedures.  

Board Meeting Summary:  

The Board of Supervisors held its regular public meeting on September 9, 2026. We would like to share the following key updates from the meeting:

Supervisor’s Report

  • A nonresident offered to donate goods for the pier

District Manager Report

  • Egis Insurance proposal approved
  • Change Order #3 to the Duncan Seawall contract ratified
  • Pier Construction Observation Memo 2 from Foster Consulting reviewed
  • Fiscal Year 2027 District Goals & Objectives approved
  • Resolution 2026-08 declaring board vacancies approved, with wording changed from “shall” to “may”
    • A notice will be posted on the website accepting resumes/letters of interest
    • An email blast will also be sent
  • Accident at the exit gate: a nonresident was cited after knocking the gate arm off; a letter was sent requesting repayment to the District
  • A second appeal to FEMA is being filed
  • Foster Consulting proposal for annual pier inspections was tabled pending follow-up

Public Comments

  • Sheds are being taken down
  • Median landscaping looks good

Adjournment

  • Meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.

Thank you to all residents who stay informed and participate in District matters.

Palms of Terra Ceia Bay Community Development District

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Gatehouse Information

Gatehouse Staff Hours: Phone Number (941) 721-9196

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Please allow as much as 30 minutes for processing and obtaining a new gate pass. Gate passes are $30 each and we accept cash or check for payment. If you are a new resident, please make sure you bring your purchase or rent agreement on your first visit. We will need this in order to show that you are a legitimate resident of the neighborhood and we will make a copy of it for our files.

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