Public Hearing — 600 301 Blvd W, Suite 108, Bradenton, FL

FIRST INSERTION 
NOTICE OF QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR CANDIDATES FOR  
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE 
AVIARY AT RUTLAND RANCH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 
Notice is hereby given that the qualifying period for candidates for the office of Supervisor of the Aviary at Rutland Ranch Community Development District (District) will commence at noon on June 8, 2026, and close at noon on June 12, 2026.  Candidates must qualify for the office of Supervisor with the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections located at 600 301 Blvd. W, Suite 108, Bradenton, Florida 34205; Ph: (941) 741-3823, https://www.votemanatee.gov/.  All candidates shall qualify for individual seats in accordance with Section 99.061, Florida Statutes, and must also be a qualified elector of the District, as defined in Section 190.003, Florida Statutes.  A qualified elector is any person at least 18 years of age who is a citizen of the United States, a legal resident of the State of Florida and of the District, and who is registered to vote with the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections.  Campaigns shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 106, Florida Statutes. 
The Aviary at Rutland Ranch Community Development District has two (2) seats up for election, specifically seats 1 and 2.  Each seat carries a four-year term of office.  Elections are nonpartisan and will be held at the same time as the general election on November 3, 2026, and in the manner prescribed by law for general elections. 
For additional information, please contact the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections. 
May 15, 2026	26-00778M