NOTICE OF MEETING
NORTH SUMTER COUNTY UTILITY
DEPENDENT DISTRICT
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the North Sumter County Utility Dependent District will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. at the SeaBreeze Recreation Center, 2384 Buena Vista Blvd. The Villages, Florida. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 189, Florida Statute regarding Dependent Special Districts and Chapter 286, F.S. regarding Sunshine Law. The agenda may be viewed at the District Office, 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163 or at www.District Gov.org.
Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (352) 751-3939 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting.
Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at these meetings is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Kenneth C. Blocker,
District Manager
#01320735 August 24, 2026
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August 24, 2026
NOTICE OF MEETING
PROJECT WIDE
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A meeting of the Project Wide Advisory Committee will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 8:30 A.M. for Project Wide Fund and Sumter Landing Amenity Division Fund related items, at the SeaBreeze Recreation Center, 2384 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, Florida. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statute regarding Community Development Districts and Chapter 286, F.S. regarding Sunshine Law. One or more Supervisors from the Village Community Development Districts may be in attendance and may participate in discussions of any of the items or topics discussed during the meeting. The agenda may be viewed at the District Office, 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163 and at www.DistrictGov.org.
Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (352) 751-3939 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting.
Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at these meetings is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Kenneth C. Blocker,
District Manager
#01320734 August 24, 2026
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August 24, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 5
A meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Village Community Development District No. 5 will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. at the SeaBreeze Recreation Center, 2384 Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages, Florida, for the purpose of hearing comments on the adoption of the budget(s) for the operation and maintenance of District facilities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
A copy of the budget(s) may be obtained at the offices of the District at 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163, during normal business hours. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statute regarding Dependent Special Districts and Chapter 286, F.S. regarding Sunshine Law. Please be advised Public Hearings may be held to address deed compliance violations or appeals of determinations made by the Architectural Review Committee during the regularly scheduled Board Meetings as well as any other business which may properly come before it. The agenda may be viewed at the District Office, 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163 or at www.DistrictGov.org
Any persons requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (352) 751-3939 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting.
Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at these meetings is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Kenneth C. Blocker,
District Manager
#01320723 August 24, 2026
August 31, 2026
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August 24, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 8
A meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Village Community Development District No. 8 will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at SeaBreeze Recreation Center, 2384 Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages, Florida, for the purpose of hearing comments on the adoption of the budget(s) for the operation and maintenance of District facilities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
A copy of the budget(s) may be obtained at the offices of the District at 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163, during normal business hours. The Board will also consider any other business, which may properly come before it. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statute regarding Dependent Special Districts and Chapter 286, F.S. regarding Sunshine Law. The agenda may be viewed at the District Office, 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163 or at www.District Gov.org.
Any persons requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (352) 751-3939 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting.
Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at these meetings is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Kenneth C. Blocker,
District Manager
#01320722 August 24, 2026
August 31, 2026
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The Villages
August 24, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 11
A meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Village Community Development District No. 11 will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. at the SeaBreeze Recreation Center, 2384 Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages, Florida, for the purpose of hearing comments on the adoption of the budget(s) for the operation and maintenance of District facilities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
A copy of the budget(s) may be obtained at the offices of the District at 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163, during normal business hours. The Board will also consider any other business, which may properly come before it. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statute regarding Dependent Special Districts and Chapter 286, F.S. regarding Sunshine Law. The agenda may be viewed at the District Office, 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163 or at www.District Gov.org.
Any persons requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (352) 751-3939 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting.
Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at these meetings is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Kenneth C. Blocker,
District Manager
#01320721 August 24, 2026
August 31, 2026
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The Villages
August 24, 2026
NOTICE OF MEETING
MIDDLETON DOWNTOWN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Middleton Downtown Community Development District will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. at the Olympia Recreation Center, 1210 McPherson Terrace, The Villages, Florida, for the purpose of hearing comments on the adoption of the budget(s) for the operation and maintenance of District facilities for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
A copy of the budget(s) may be obtained at the offices of the District at 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163, during normal business hours. The Board will also consider any other business, which may properly come before it. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statute regarding Community Development Districts and Chapter 286, F.S. regarding Sunshine Law. The agenda may be viewed at the District Office, 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163 or at www.District Gov.org.
Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (352) 751-3939 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting.
Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at these meetings is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Kenneth C. Blocker,
District Manager
#01320719 August 24, 2026
August 31, 2026
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The Villages
August 24, 2026
NOTICE OF MEETING
EASTPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Eastport Community Development District will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at the Olympia Recreation Center, 1210 McPherson Terrace, The Villages, Florida, for the purpose of hearing comments on the adoption of the budget(s) for the operation and maintenance of District facilities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
A copy of the budget(s) may be obtained at the offices of the District at 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163, during normal business hours. The Board will also consider any other business, which may properly come before it. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statute regarding Community Development Districts and Chapter 286, F.S. regarding Sunshine Law. The agenda may be viewed at the District Office, 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163 or at www.District Gov.org.
Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (352) 751-3939 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting.
Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at these meetings is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Kenneth C. Blocker,
District Manager
#01320716 August 24, 2026
August 31, 2026
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Villages Daily Sun, The
The Villages
August 24, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 13
A meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Village Community Development District No. 13 will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. at the Everglades Regional Recreation Center, 5497 Marsh Bend Trail, The Villages, Florida, for the purpose of hearing comments on the adoption of the budget(s) for the operation and maintenance of District facilities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
In addition, the Board will hear public comment relative to the levy of a non-ad valorem assessment pursuant to Florida Law for the purpose of funding operations, maintenance and principal and interest expenses of the District. A copy of the budget(s) may be obtained at the offices of the District at 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163, during normal business hours and the entire agenda package may be viewed at the District Office, 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163 or at www.DistrictGov.org. The Board will also consider any other business, which may properly come before it. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statute regarding Dependent Special Districts and Chapter 286, F.S. regarding Sunshine Law.
Any persons requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (352) 751-3939 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting.
Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at these meetings is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Kenneth C. Blocker,
District Manager
#01320509 August 18, 2026
August 24, 2026
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Villages Daily Sun, The
The Villages
August 24, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 12
A meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Village Community Development District No. 12 will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at the Everglades Regional Recreation Center, 5497 Marsh Bend Trail., The Villages, Florida, for the purpose of hearing comments on the adoption of the budget(s) for the operation and maintenance of District facilities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
In addition, the Board will hear public comment relative to the levy of a non-ad valorem assessment pursuant to Florida Law for the purpose of funding operations, maintenance and principal and interest expenses of the District. A copy of the budget(s) may be obtained at the offices of the District at 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163, during normal business hours and the entire agenda package may be viewed at the District Office, 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163 or at www.DistrictGov.org. The Board will also consider any other business, which may properly come before it. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statute regarding Dependent Special Districts and Chapter 286, F.S. regarding Sunshine Law.
Any persons requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (352) 751-3939 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting.
Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at these meetings is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Kenneth C. Blocker,
District Manager
#01320508 August 19, 2026
August 24, 2026
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August 24, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SUMTER LANDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
A meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Sumter Landing Community Development District will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. at the SeaBreeze Regional Recreation Center, 2384 Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages, Florida, for the purpose of hearing comments on the adoption of the budget(s) for the operation and maintenance of District facilities for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
In addition, the Board will hear public comment relative to the levy of a non-ad valorem assessment pursuant to Florida Law for the purpose of funding operations and maintenance and principal and interest expenses of the District. The District may also fund various facilities through the collection of certain rates, fees and charges that are identified within the budget(s). A copy of the budget(s) may be obtained at the offices of the District at 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163, during normal business hours. The Board will also consider any other business, which may properly come before it. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statute regarding Community Development Districts and Chapter 286, F.S. regarding Sunshine Law. The agenda may be viewed at the District Office, 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163 or at www.District Gov.org.
Any persons requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at 352-751-3939 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting.
Each person who decides to appeal any action taken at these meetings is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
Kenneth C. Blocker,
District Manager
#01320505 August 18, 2026
August 24, 2026
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The Villages
August 24, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 26-CP-000043
IN RE: ESTATE OF
FRANCES EUNICE STONEMETZ
a/k/a FRANCES E. STONEMETZ
a/k/a FRANCES E. PICKETT,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Administration of the Estate of Frances Eunice Stonemetz a/k/a Frances E. Stonemetz a/k/a Frances E. Pickett, Deceased, whose date of death was December 3, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 550 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778. 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 17, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Ashly Mae Guernaccini, Esq.
Florida Bar Number: 1022329
At Cause Law Office, PLLC
314 S. Missouri Avenue, Suite 201
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: (727) 477-2255
Fax: (727) 234-8024
E-Mail: ashly@atcauselaw.com
Secondary E-Mail: shelby@atcauselaw.com
Personal Representative:
Jeffrey Pickett
5122 Latta Road
East Palestine, Ohio 44413
#01320312 August 17, 2026
August 24, 2026
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Pensacola
August 24, 2026
Pensacola State College
LEGAL NOTICE
The Pensacola State College Presidential Search Committee will hold meetings on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Broxson Hall on the third floor of the advanced technology center (Building 1/27) on the Pensacola Campus, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola, FL.
This is a meeting held for the sole purpose of identifying and vetting applicants for President of Pensacola State College. In accordance with section 1004.098(2)(a), Florida Statutes, this meeting is closed to the public. A complete recording of this closed meeting will be made in strict adherence to section 1004.098(2)(b). The recording of the closed meeting is exempt from section 119.07(1) and section 24(a), Art. 1 of the State Constitution.
Pensacola State College
Office of the President
12578263 8/24/26