LEGAL NOTICE LP2026-05 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) ENGINEERING SERVICES FDEP SAHM FUNDING The Town of Lake Placid is requesting sealed Statements of Qualifications from qualified professional engineering firms to provide engineering services for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) State Revolving Fund (SRF) Supplemental Appropriation for Hurricanes Helene and Milton (SAHM) project. The project is funded through the FDEP SRF Program under the SAHM disaster appropriation. Engineering services may include, but are not limited to: preparation of a Facilities Plan, preliminary engineering, surveying, design, permitting, cost estimating, bidding assistance, construction administration, inspection, and resident observation for four (4) permanent generators, four (4) pump station rehabilitations, four (4) control panels and SCADA upgrades, and two (2) portable bypass pumps. Procurement of these services shall be conducted strictly in accordance with the Florida Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, and all applicable federal procurement regulations under 2 CFR 200.317200.326, including federal cross cutting requirements such as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Civil Rights, and Section 3 (when applicable). No pricing or fee information shall be submitted. Interested firms may obtain the complete RFQ package from: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/townoflakeplacid Sealed Statements of Qualifications must be clearly marked: LP2026-05-RFQ FDEP SAHM PROJECT ENGINEERING SERVICES and delivered to the address above no later than: August 29, 2026, 5:00 pm. The Town of Lake Placid reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, waive informalities or irregularities, and accept the submittal deemed to be in the best interest of the community. Town of Lake Placid. July 28 - August 29, 2026

NOTICE OF SALE Thrifty Mini Storage pursuant to the Florida Self Storage Facility Act (F.S. 83.801-83.809) hereby gives Notice of Sale under the said act to wit: On September 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at StorageAuctions.com, Thrifty Mini Storage will conduct a sale by select bid on the contents of the following units: Joseph Carr: A154 5x5 Boxes, Baskets,candle holder, tile, Misc. TERMS: Cash at the time of sale-items to be removed in full on the same day. Thrifty Mini Storage reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. NOTE: TENANTS OF THE ABOVE LISTED UNITS HAVE UNTIL 4:30 PM 9/03/2026 TO BRING THEIR ACCOUNT CURRENT AND REMOVE THEIR UNIT FROM THE AUCTION. Thrifty Mini Storage 498 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33953 Publish: 08/20/26, 08/27/26 241501 3996680

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA File No. 26000820CP Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF KENNETH ROBERT BROOK Deceased The administration of the estate of Kenneth Robert Brook, deceased, whose date of death was June 3, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Charlotte County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 350 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. The name and address of the personal representative is 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 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 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 decedents death by the decedent or the decedents 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 20, 2026. Personal Representative: Lanea Lyden 1452 Rommel Street Port Charlotte, FL, 33952 Publish: August 20, 27, 2026 439784 3996653

Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Florida Water Management District has received an Environmental Resource permit application number 1000251 from Charlotte County BOCC, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. Application received: July 15, 2026. Proposed activity: commercial development. Project name: Charlotte County Safe Room. Project size: 20.49 acres. Location: Section 3, Township 40 South, Range 22 East, in Charlotte County. Outstanding Florida Water: no. Aquatic preserve: no. The application is available for public inspection Monday through Friday at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or hrough the Application & Permit Search Tools function on the Districts website at www.watermatters.org/permits/. Interested persons may inspect a copy of the application and submit written comments concerning the application. Comments must include the permit application number and be received within 14 days from the date of this notice. If you wish to be notified of intended agency action or an opportunity to request an administrative hearing regarding the application, you must send a written request referencing the permit application number to the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Regulation Bureau, 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or submit your request through the Districts website at www.watermatters.org. The District does not discriminate based on disability. Anyone requiring accommodation under the ADA should contact the Regulation Bureau at (813)985-7481 or 1(800)836-0797, TDD only 1(800)231-6103. Publish: 08/20/26 216595 3996646

Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Florida Water Management District has received an Environmental Resource permit application number 1000345 from Maronda Homes, LLC of Florida, 1696 West Hibiscus Blvd., Suite A, Melbourne, FL 32901. Application received: July 21, 2026. Proposed activity: mixed use development. Project name: Harbor Village. Project size: 796.08 acres Location: Section(s) 33/34/3/4/8/9/10, Township 40/41 South, Range 21 East, in Charlotte County. Outstanding Florida Water: no. Aquatic preserve: no. The application is available for public inspection Monday through Friday at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or through the Application & Permit Search Tools function on the Districts website at www.watermatters.org/permits/. Interested persons may inspect a copy of the application and submit written comments concerning the application. Comments must include the permit application number and be received within 14 days from the date of this notice. If you wish to be notified of intended agency action or an opportunity to request an administrative hearing regarding the application, you must send a written request referencing the permit application number to the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Regulation Bureau, 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or submit your request through the Districts website at www.watermatters.org. The District does not discriminate based on disability. Anyone requiring accommodation under the ADA should contact the Regulation Bureau at (813)985-7481 or 1(800)836-0797, TDD only 1(800)231-6103. Publish: 08/20/26 216595 3996645

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of: Quantum Lightworks, located at 3036 Tamiami Trail, Suite C, in the County of Charlotte, City of PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL. Dated on August 16, 2026 Sole Owner: Wellness Hugs LLC Publish: 08/20/26 416558 3996644

South Florida Water Management District 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 regpermitting@sfwmd.gov NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, that the application(s) for permit described below has been received for project(s) in Charlotte County. The application(s) and future additional application documents can be obtained by any of the following methods: 1) Accessing the Districts website (www.sfwmd.gov) and clicking on Application/Permit Search on the RegPermitting page; 2) Submitting a written request to the South Florida Water Management District, Attn: Regulation Division, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406; or 3) Submitting an electronic request at regpermitting@sfwmd.gov. McNew Ranch, Harper Property Holdings LLC and McNew Property Holdings LLC, 5571 Halifax Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33912, have submitted Application 260720-66000 for a Renewal Water Use Permit to irrigate 210 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be withdrawn from the Lower Hawthorn and Mid-Hawthorn and water table aquifers and on-site lake(s) and the project is located in Charlotte County. Publish: 08/20/26 437370 3996419

08/20/2026

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of: Vineyard Vines located at 84 Fishing Village Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL. Dated this 19th day of August 2026. Sole Owner: VINEYARD VINES RETAIL, LLC 08/20/26 - KWC 429375 3996789

CALL FOR BIDS THE UTILITY BOARD OF THE CITY OF KEY WEST, FLORIDA, (the Utility Board), operator of Keys Energy Services (KEYS), hereby gives notice to prospective bidders that sealed proposals will be received electronically by KEYS until 10:00 A.M. (Local Time) on Friday, September 18, 2026, for the following: KEYS BID 14-26 SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIBER OPTIC SERVICES AND MATERIALS KEYS BID 15-26 SPECIFICATIONS FOR HELICOPTER SERVICES DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS KEYS BID 19-26 SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF GASOLINE The Utility Board has authorized the use of VendorLink and DemandStar systems to provide current bid information to potential bidders. These systems allow vendors to receive bid notifications and access solicitations documents at their convenience, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bid specifications and related documents may be obtained from their websites at www.myVendorlink.com or www.DemandStar.com. Registered vendors will be notified automatically of all Requests for Proposals issued by KEYS. Additional information regarding this solicitation, as well as other KEYS bid specifications, may also be found at www.keysenergy.com. 08/20/26, 08/22/26 - KWC 422011 3996755

SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID FKAA PROJECT NUMBER 1003-21 J. R. DEAN WTP DIESEL SYSTEM UPGRADES ELECTRICAL AND GENERATOR INTEGRATION Proposals for J. R. Dean WTP Diesel System Upgrades (Electrical and Generator Integration) will be received electronically via e-Builder by the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) until 2:00 p.m., local time on September 18, 2026 and then will be publicly opened via FKAAs online Bid Portal in e-Builder. Members of the Public are welcome, but not required, to attend the electronic bid opening at the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Administration Building located at 1100 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040. Any bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered. This project consists of providing and installing the complete electrical power distribution system as described in the bid documents, including electrical equipment, lightning protection, grounding systems, and other miscellaneous electrical not specified but obviously necessary for a complete working system in place. Drawings and Specifications may be obtained from the following locations: 1) Demand Star by Oniva at www.demandstar.com/supplier; 2) call toll free 1-800-711-1712; or 3) www.fkaa.com under Bid Opportunities. Drawings and Specifications are also available via e-Builders Bid Portal for this project which can be found at: https://gateway.app.e-builder.net/app/bidders/landing?accountid=e5e862df-cb0c-4877-9672-15008ea20457&projectid=db5a1ccd-cd0e-4c71--9288-03d13421ddb8&bidpackag eid=237fcf5f-323f-48a2-80d5-f16f77c27184 A mandatory Prebid Meeting is scheduled through Microsoft Teams on August 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM, see immediately below for meeting information: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/247811988256329?p=bAvaZcguEP6YHJvpzy The meeting can also be attended by phone: Dial in by phone +1 850-792-4985 Phone conference ID:105 800 043# Meeting ID:247 811 988 256 329 Passcode:my6ST9C9 Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by a copy of certified check or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the amount bid. A copy of the certified check must be attached to the bid proposal in e-builder. The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest single lump sum/unit cost price proposal, with consideration of any Alternate(s) accepted by the FKAA. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the necessary additional bond(s) for the faithful performance of the Contract, as prescribed in the Contract Documents. All bid bonds, contract bonds, insurance contracts, and certificates of insurance shall be either executed by or countersigned by a licensed resident agent of the surety or insurance company having his place of business in the State of Florida, and in all ways complying with the insurance laws of the State of Florida. Further, the said surety or insurance company shall be duly licensed and qualified to do business in the State of Florida. In order to perform public work, the successful Bidder shall hold or obtain such Contractors and Business Licenses as required by State Statutes. Before a Contract will be awarded for the work contemplated herein, the FKAA will conduct such investigation as is necessary to determine the performance record and ability of the apparent low bidder to perform the size and type of work specified under this Contract. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit such information as deemed necessary by the FKAA to evaluate the Bidders qualifications. Firms are hereby placed on formal notice that neither the FKAA Board of Directors, nor any employees of the FKAA are to be lobbied either individually or collectively concerning this project. The FKAA reserves the right to reject all Proposals where the FKAA deems rejection to be in its best interest, or to reject any Proposal not in compliance with the Contract Documents. The FKAA reserves the right to waive any informalities and irregularities in said Proposals. Dated this 18th day of August 2026 FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY By: David Hackworth, P.E. Director of Engineering 08/20/26 - KWC 421760 3996765

FKAA-RFP-0005-26 Armed Security Guard Services for FKAA J.R. Dean Water Treatment Plant Request for Proposals Legal Notice The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA), is seeking a qualified Professional Firm(s) to enter into a contract to provide armed security guard services at the Authority. It is the intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) to have the successful firm(s) enter into a contract with the FKAA to supply services as outlined herein. A copy of the Request For Proposals may be downloaded from the FKAA website: www.fkaa.com under Bid Opportunities or obtained from David Jackson, FKAA Purchasing Department, 1100 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040; telephone (305) 295-2244. It is also available for download at www.Demandstar.com. Firms desiring to provide services to FKAA shall submit a PDF copy of a Letter of Interest and completed Proposal to www.Demandstar.com: Agency Name: Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority RFP Number: FKAA-RFP-0005-26 Correspondences for additional information must be submitted five (5) days before proposals are due in writing via email to David Jackson, Purchasing Manager, at djackson@fkaa.com. Letters of Interest and Proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m., local time, on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Gregory W. Veliz Executive Director, FKAA 08/20/26 - KWC 421760 3996764