IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26000530PCAXMX Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF VICTOR TODD ELWELL Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Victor Todd Elwell, deceased, whose date of death was June 16, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claim with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is September 5, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Carli Sprague Carli Sprague 652 Lafayette Blvd. Sheffield Lake, Ohio 44054 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Aaron C. Swiren Aaron C. Swiren Attorney Florida Bar Number: 13996 1516 E. Hillcrest St. Ste. 200 Orlando, Florida 32803 Telephone: (407)898-7303 Fax: (407)898-7310 E-Mail: aswiren@swirenlawfirm.com Secondary E-Mail: info@swirenlawfirm.com Sept. 5, 12, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 282026CP000526PCAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM A. FORD, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WILLIAM A. FORD, deceased, whose date of death was May 15, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claim with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is September 5, 2026. Personal Representative: VALERIE JUNE ROGERS 6140 S. Gun Club Road, Ste K6-261 Aurora, CO 80016 /s/ Valerie June Rogers VALERIE JUNE ROGERS Attorney for Personal Representative: BRANDON S. CRAIG FLORIDA BAR NO. 0085800 ABLES & CRAIG, P.A. 551 South Commerce Avenue Sebring, Florida 33870 Telephone: (863) 385-0112 Fax: (863) 385-1284 EMail: service@heartlandfloridalaw.com /s/ Brandon S. Craig BRANDON S. CRAIG Florida Bar No.: 0085800 Sept. 5, 12, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 28-2026-CP-000443PCAXMX Division IN RE: ESTATE OF Wesley G. Elwell Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Wesley G. Elwell, deceased, whose date of death was January 30, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is September 5, 2026. Personal Representative: Michael S. Elwell 7801 King James Drive Sebring, FL 33876 JOCELYN K. SKIPPER SWAINE, HARRIS & WOHL, P.A. Attorneys for Personal Representative 425 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE SEBRING, FL 33870 Telephone: (863) 385-1549 Florida Bar No. 0118430 Email Addresses: jocelyn@heartlandlaw.com service@heartlandlaw.com Sept. 5, 12, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 28-2026-CP-000542-PCAXMX PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT HORACE HENNESSEE JR. a/k/a ROBERT H. HENNESSEE JR. Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROBERT HORACE HENNESSEE JR. a/k/a ROBERT H. HENNESSEE JR., deceased, whose date of death was April 7, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216- 732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is September 5, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Byrd Crawford Hennessee BYRD CRAWFORD HENNESSEE 551 Adams View Lane Auburndale, FL 33823 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Robert E. Livingston ROBERT E. LIVINGSTON Florida Bar No. 0031259 Attorney for Petitioner 445 South Commerce Avenue Sebring, Florida 33870 Telephone: (863)385-5156 Email: livingston@livingstonpa.com Sept. 5, 12, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. PC26-533 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF PAULA H. ADAMS Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Paula H. Adams, deceased, whose date of death was July 15, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 33870. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is September 5, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Todd D. Adams Todd D. Adams 2002 Beach Dr. Sebring, Florida 33870 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Charlotte C. Stone Charlotte C. Stone, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 21297 Stone Law Group, P.L. 123 US Hwy 27 North Sebring, Florida 33870 Telephone: (863)402-5424 E-Mail: charlotte@stonelawgroupfl.com Secondary E-Mail: amanda@stonelawgroupfl.com Sept. 5, 12, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. PC 26-543 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF SHARON LYNN PENNINGTON Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of SHARON LYNN PENNINGTON, deceased, whose date of death was August 5, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870-3867. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is August 29, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Harold Edward Pennington Jr. HAROLD EDWARD PENNINGTON, JR. 240 Huntley Oaks Blvd. Lake Placid, Florida 33852 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ W. Kyle Thompson W. KYLE THOMPSON Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0124262 Rider & Thompson, P.A. 13 N Oak Avenue Lake Placid, FL 33852 Telephone: (863) 465-1111 Fax: (863) 465-8100 E-Mail: riderthompson@riderthompsonlaw.com Aug. 29; Sept. 5, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25000490GCAXMX SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, Plaintiff, vs. BEVERLEY JACOBS, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on July 30, 2026, in Case No. 25000490GCAXMX of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein Sun 'n Lake of Sebring Improvement District, is Plaintiff, and Beverly Jacobs is Defendant, the Office of Jerome Kaszubowski, Highlands County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room (Basement Level) at the Highlands County Courthouse, located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 AM on September 29, 2026 after compliance with requirements of Florida Statute 45.031., the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 31, BLOCK 202, SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 7903 ALTARA ST, SEBRING, FL 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 45, BLOCK 205, SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 6837 BENEVENTO AVE, SEBRING, FL 33872 (the Property). together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN A PROGRAM OR SERVICE OF THE STATE COURTS SYSTEM, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR AT (863)534-4686 (VOICE), (863)534-7777 (TDD) OR (800)955-8770 (FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE), AS MUCH IN ADVANCE OF YOUR COURT APPEARANCE OR VISIT TO THE COURTHOUSE AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO EXPLAIN YOUR FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS AND SUGGEST AN AUXILIARY AID OR SERVICE THAT YOU BELIEVE WILL ENABLE YOU TO EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE COURT PROGRAM OR SERVICE. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court on this 7th day of August, 2026. Jerome Kaszubowski Highlands County Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Chrystal K. Williams Deputy Clerk SOKOLOF REMTULLA, LLP 1800 NW Corporate Blvd, Suite 302 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: 561-507-5252 Facsimile: 561-342-4842 E-mail: pleadings@sokrem.com Counsel for Plaintiff August 20' Sept. 5, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 26000550PCAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF HELEN DOLORES ELDRIDGE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of HELEN DELORES ELDRIDGE, Deceased, whose date of death was May 25, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 430 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. A personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211. The date of first publication of this notice is August 29, 2026. RILEY ELDRIDGE, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Scott R. Bugay, Esquire Florida Bar No. 5207 2501 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 206 Hollywood, Florida 33020 Telephone: (954)767-3399 Fax: (305)945-2905 Primary Email: Scott@srblawyers.com Secondary Email: Jennifer@srblawyers.com August 29; Sept. 5, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT HEARING NUMBER CPA-26-652LS The Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, proposes to adopt the following by Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 26-27-___ AN ORDINANCE OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE ABANDONMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATED TO THAT PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER THROUGH PARCEL ID#S C-01-36-29-010-0010-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0020-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0030-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0040-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0050-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0060-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0070-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0080-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0090-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0100-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0110-0000, AND C-01-36-29-010-0120-0000; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR ABANDONMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT; PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR NON-CODIFICATION AND SCRIVENERS ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Amendment Number CPA-26-652LS, Ordinance 25-26-___, by the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners on the 15th day of September 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida. Consideration will be given to abandoning the Development of Regional Impact and associated development orders, changing the text of the Future Land Use Element of the Highlands County 2050 Comprehensive Plan pertaining to the area described in the advertisement, and transmittal to the State Land Planning Agency (FloridaCommerce). Highlands County will consider modifying the conditions of approval for the existing large-scale land use amendment (CPA-10-511LS) by removing expired phasing schedules and updating provisions based on changes in State statutes and market conditions, within the area described as follows: Twelve (12) parcels totaling approximately 2,182 acres located along U.S. 27 and CR 17 approximately 0.25 miles north of Davis Gaines Road and 0.5 miles south of Tauchens Road; the addresses being 7 Lykes Rd, 100 Nellie Dr, CR 17 N, and U.S. 27 N, Lake Placid, Florida; and identified by the Highlands County Property Appraiser through Parcel ID#s C-01-36-29-010-0010-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0020-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0030-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0040-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0050-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0060-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0070-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0080-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0090-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0100-0000, C-01-36-29-010-0110-0000, and C-01-36-29-010-0120-0000. A copy of this notice is available for public inspection during regular business hours in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at the Highlands County Government Center, 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. The proposed Ordinance may be inspected by the public at the Highlands County Planning and Zoning Division, 501 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Inquiries or written testimony should be directed to Cynthia Kramer, Planning and Zoning Manager, at this address, or you may call (863) 402-6650 for further information. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the time and place specified above. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by this committee/group, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. The Planning and Zoning Commission and Local Planning Agency and The Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, do not discriminate upon the basis of any individuals disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Boards functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26 Florida Statutes should contact Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (voice), or via Florida relay service 711, or by email: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov. Requests for cart or interpreter services should be made as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Don Elwell, Chairperson ATTEST: Jerome Kaszubowski, Clerk Sept. 5, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 2026CA000049 FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2017-2, AS OWNER OF THE RELATED MORTGAGE LOAN Plaintiff vs. BRANDY N. SMILING a/k/a BRANDY SMILING/K/A BRANDY DAVIS; and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant who are unknown to be dead, or alive whether said unknown are persons, heirs, devisees, grantees, or other claimants; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BRANDY N. SMILING a/k/a BRANDY SMILING/K/A BRANDY DAVIS; DEREK A. DAVIS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DEREK A. DAVIS; SOUTHSTATE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION s/b/m to HIGHLANDS INDEPENDENT BANK; TENANT I/ UNKNOWN TENANT; TENANT II/UNKNOWN TENANT; TENANT III/UNKNOWN TENANT AND TENANT IV/UNKNOWN TENANT, in possession of the subject real property, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to the final judgment/order entered in the above noted case, that the Clerk of Court of Highlands County, Florida will sell the following property situated in Highlands County, Florida described as: LOT 13, BLOCK 193, LEISURE LAKES, SECTION 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 25, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. at public sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, in the Jury Assembly room of the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 So. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870 at 11:00 A.M. on September 23, 2026. The highest bidder shall immediately post with the Clerk, a deposit equal to five percent (5%) of the final bid. The deposit must be cash or cashier's check payable to the Clerk of the Court. Final payment must be made on or before 5:00 P.M. on the date of the sale by cash or cashier's check. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The Court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein. JERMOME KASZUBOWSKI, CLERK CLERK OF THE COURT By: /s/ Chrystal K. Williams Deputy Clerk Dated: August 4, 2026 Sept. 5, 12, 2026

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at approximately 2:45PM, the School Board will have a CLOSED SESSION-COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Citizens who wish to address the Board on any agenda item prior to action must register to speak during the Citizen Input segment of the meeting. To register, please call (305) 293-1400 ext. 53392 by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Upon arrival, speakers are required to complete the Speakers Form. Individuals requesting accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) should call (305) 293-1400 ext. 53392 with their request at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting and complete a speakers card specifying the required accommodation. The meeting will be broadcasted live at:www.keysschools.com/schoolboardmeetings. If a person decides to appeal against any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. 09/05/26 - KWC 425304 3998426