Public hearing on proposed changes to amenity facility policies and rates.

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NOTICE OF RULEMAKING REGARDING AMENDED AMENITY FACILITIES POLICIES AND RATES,  
DEPOSITS, AND FEES BY THE LAKESIDE PLANTATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 
In accordance with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, the Lakeside Plantation Community Development District (District) hereby gives the public notice of its intent to adopt its proposed revisions to its Amenity Facility Policies, including revising certain rates, deposits, and fees related to use of the amenity facilities (Proposed Rule). The Proposed Rule number is 2026-01. Prior notice of rule development relative to the Proposed Rule was published in the Business Observer Sarasota County on February 6, 2026.  
A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Supervisors of the District on March 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakeside Plantation Clubhouse, 2800 Plantation Boulevard, North Port, Florida 34289 relative to the adoption of the Proposed Rule. Pursuant to Sections 190.011(5) and 190.012(3), Florida Statutes, the Proposed Rule will not require legislative ratification. 
The purpose and effect of the Proposed Rule is to provide for efficient and effective District operations and to ensure compliance with recent changes to Florida law. The proposed rates included in the Proposed Rule are as follows: 





Rental Category
Proposed Rate(s)*
Proposed Deposit

Standard Rental of Great Room  (minimum of 1 hour; maximum of 6 hours)
Patron: $100/hour Non-Resident: $150/hour
Patron: $300.00 Non-Resident: $450

Standard Rental of Multi-Purpose Room / Library  (minimum of 1 hour; maximum of 6 hours)
Patron: $30.00/hour Non-Resident: $45/hour
Patron: $50.00 Non-Resident: $75

Additional Closing Charge  (if renter requires additional clean-up time after rental expires, or for events after 8 p.m.)
Patron: $50/half hour Non-Resident: $75/ half hour
N/A

Additional Fee for Events with Alcoholic Beverages  (additional fee and deposit charged to renters of the Amenity Facilities for events with alcoholic beverages; such events are subject to advance approval by amenity staff and are subject to the Districts Policies) 
Patron: $500 Non-Resident: $750  
Patron: $500 Non-Resident: $750 

Additional Staffing & Services Fee (District may require additional staffing, insurance, cleaning, or other service for any given event, and, if so, may charge an additional fee as provided herein)
Patrons & Non-Residents: District cost plus up to an additional 20%
N/A

Fee for Access to Set-Up Rented Room before start of rental time
Patron: $30.00/hour Non-Resident: $45/hour
N/A

Rental of Tables/Chairs without room rental
$10.00/day for 1 table and 6 chair
$50.00

Kitchen Use Fee (additional fee charged to renters of the Amenity Facilities for events that need to use the Kitchen)
Patron: $150 Non-Resident: $150 - $250
N/A

Set Up / Take Down Fee  (upon management approval and staff availability)
Patron: $150 Non-Resident: $150 - $250
N/A

Rental Add-Ons (Additional miscellaneous items Facility Renter may rent from the District, including but not limited to coolers, vases, tablecloths, arch, popcorn machine, salt and pepper shakers, refrigerator, freezer, coffee pot(s), drink dispensers, television, sound system.) Facilitate Manager shall establish the rental add on rates for items within any the range set forth herein; provided the Board reserves the right to review and adjust such rates in their sole discretion.
Patrons & Non-Residents: Sound System: $125 - $175 TV, Popcorn Machine, Arch: $40  75 All Other Items: $1 - $35 

Future Rate Adjustments
Board may adjust any of the Rates set forth in the Policies by not more than ten percent (10%) per year.  Board and/or Facility Manager may authorize discounts, in its discretion.

For more information regarding the public hearing, the Proposed Rule, or for a copy of the Proposed Rule and the related incorporated documents, if any, please contact the District Manager c/o Governmental Management Services, LLC, 4530 Eagle Falls Place, Tampa, Florida 33619, Phone (813) 344-4844, aferguson@gms-tampa.com (District Managers Office).  
The specific grant of rulemaking authority for the adoption of the Proposed Rule includes Sections 190.011(5), 190.011(15), 190.012(3), and 190.035, Florida Statutes. The specific laws implemented in the Proposed Rule include, but are not limited to, Sections 120.54, 120.542, 120.5435, 120.69, 120.81, 190.011(5), 190.011(15), 190.012(3), 190.035 and 190.041, Florida Statutes. 
A statement of estimated regulatory costs, as defined in Section 120.541(2), Florida Statutes, has not been prepared relative to the Proposed Rule. Any person who wishes to provide the District with a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.541(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice to the District Managers Office.  
This public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearing without additional notice. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. At the public hearing, staff or Supervisors may participate in the public hearing by speaker telephone.  
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at this public hearing because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Managers Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public hearing. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 or 1 800-955-8770 for aid in contacting the District Managers Office. 
Amanda Ferguson, District Manager 
Lakeside Plantation Community Development District 
February 13, 2026	26-00304S