The Putnam County Port Authority whose governing Board is comprised of the members of the Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners Board Room located at 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 100, Palatka. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing a special accommodation to participate in this matter should contact (386) 329-0205 no later than three (3) days prior to the hearing or proceeding for which this notice has been given. Hearing impaired persons can access the forgoing telephone number by contacting the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA Legal No. 00120464 10/17/26

Notice of Sale - Auction Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice, San Mateo Storage LLC, 565 US Route 175, San Mateo, Florida 32187, intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the facility by the below list of occupant who are in default at an auction. Pursuant to chapter 83 of the Florida Statue. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on November 6, 2026, Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household good, furnishings, and garage essentials. This Sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. Email or Call manager @ (386) 251-2999 or Storagesanmateo@gmail.com. Deposit for the removal and cleanup will be required. San Mateo Storage LLC reserves the right to bid at the sale and to refuse any bid. The property being sold includes contents in spaces of the following tenants. Tenants notated the inventories listed at the time of rental. Landlord makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories. Name - Unit Contents Edward Walters - unit 102, personal effects Charles Pardee - unit 21x13x14, combined, personal effects Zahria Hughes - unit 108, personal effects Harvey Beach - unit 8 Personal effects Legal No. 00120463 10/17/26, 10/24/26

Notice of Public Sale: To enforce an Owners lien for rent imposed under the Self-Storage Facility Act (Section 83.801-83.809), Interlachen Self Storage 868 State Road 20, Interlachen, FL 32148 intends to sell at online auction on Thursday, November 5, 2026 the contents of the following units: Unit # / Name #204 - Deana Wright Bidding to take place on www.storagetreasures.com Contents listed by tenants as personal property and household contents. Sale Terms: Cash only. Items sold as is, where is. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Legal No. 00120452 10/17/26, 10/24/26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2025000349CAAXMX DIVISION: 53 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR SPOUSES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF DAVID C. HATCHER, SR., DECEASED; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DAVID C. HATCHER, SR.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BONNIE E. DOUGLAS; DAVID HATCHER JR.; DONALD RAY HATCHER A/K/A DONALD HATCHER; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAME UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on October 6, 2026 in the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Putnam County, Florida, Matt Reynolds, the Clerk of Court will on NOVEMBER 19, 2026 at 11:00 A.M., offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.Putnam.realforeclose.com the following described property situated in Putnam County, Florida: LOT 26, BLOCK 12, ST JOHNS HARBOR, UNIT THREE, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 37 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PUTNUM COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 106 Snapper Place, Palatka, FL 32177 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. Dated: October 13, 2026 /s/ Gina Vargas Gina Vargas, Esq. Florida Bar No. 84149 MCMICHAEL TAYLOR GRAY, LLC 3550 Engineering Drive, Suite 260 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 Phone: (954) 640-0294 x 3163 Email: gvargas@mtglaw.com E-Service: servicefl@mtglaw.com Legal No. 00120405 10/17/26, 10/24/26

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to The Fictitious Name Act 865.09, Florida Statutes, that the under- signed, desiring to engage in business in Putnam County, will register with the Florida Department of State, upon receipt of proof of publication of this notice, the following name, to wit: THE AVENUE (Name of Business) Under which I am (we are) engaged in business at: 700 St. Johns Ave Palatka FL 32177 (Physical Address of Business) That the names(s) of the person(s) solely interested in the said business is (are) as follows: Kathryn Clapp Putnam County, Florida. Legal No. 00120397 10/17/26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Case No. 2025000443CAAXMX Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. Phillip L. Patterson, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment and/or Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, entered in Case No. 2025000443CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit, in and for Putnam County, Florida, wherein Freedom Mortgage Corporation is the Plaintiff and Phillip L. Patterson; Samanthia Patterson a/k/a Samanthia S. Patterson are the Defendants, that Matt Reynolds, Putnam County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at, www.putnam.realforeclose.com, beginning at 11:00 AM on the 19th day of November, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 26 EAST, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 14, AT A DISTANCE OF 559.0 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, AND RUN THENCE SOUTHERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 14, A DISTANCE OF 190.0 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF A 50.0 FOOT STREET AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. FROM POINT OF BEGINNING (1) CONTINUE SOUTHERLY, PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 139.25 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 14. RETURN TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND (2) RUN WESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 14, AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID 50.0 FOOT STREET, A DISTANCE OF 96.0 FEET. (3) THENCE SOUTHERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 14, A DISTANCE OF 139.24 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 14. (4) THENCE EASTERLY, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 96.0 FEET TO THE END OF CALL (1) AND TO CLOSE. TAX ID: 14-10-26-0000-0050-0220 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. Dated this 12th day of October, 2026. BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 4919 Memorial Hwy, Suite 135 Tampa, FL 33634 Phone: (954) 618-6955 Fax: (954) 618-6954 FLCourtDocs@brockandscott.com By_/s/ Justin J. Kelley, Esq. Justin Kelley, Esq., Florida Bar No. 32106 Orlando Amador, Esq., Florida Bar No. 39265 Felicia Barry, Esq., Florida Bar No. 0110571 Amanda Driscole, Esq., Florida Bar No. 85926 Karan A Khemlani, Esq., Florida Bar No. 1062463 Gavin MacMillan, Esq., Florida Bar No. 0037641 Matthew Marks, Esq., F lorida Bar No. 524336 Jonathan Mesker, Esq., Florida Bar No. 805971 Robert Rodely, Esq., Florida Bar No. 1059253 Julie York, Esq., F lorida Bar No. 55337 Premlata Sanchez, Esq., Florida Bar No. 51509 REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at not cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the appearance is less than 7 days;if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. THESE ARE NOT COURT INFORMATION NUMBERS SOLICITUD DE ADAPTACIONES PARA PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES Si usted es una persona con discapacidad que necesita una adaptacin para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene el derecho a que se le proporcione cierta asistencia, sinincurrir en gastos. Comunquese con la Oficina de Administracin Judicial (Court Administracin), 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096, con no menos de 7 das de antelacin de su cita de comparecencia ante el juez, o de inmediato al recibir esta notificacin si la cita de comparecencia est dentro de un plazo menos de 7 das; si usted tiene una discapacidad del habla o del odo, llame al 711. ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL File# 25-F03636 Legal No. 00120382 10/17/26, 10/24/26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2026-DR-000324 IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: KIMBERLY ANN PERRY, Petitioner, V. GREGORY CYRIL PERRY, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: Gregory Cyril Perry 111 River Tee Drive Cresent City, Florida, 32112 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Petitioner/Wife, Kimberly Ann Perry, c/o Heather S. Karmeris, Esquire, The Law Offices of Heather S. Karmeris, PLLC, 1201 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 220, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. Telephone Number: 561-510-6043, E-mail address: heather@karmerislaw.com and info@karmerislaw.com, on or before {date} 11/10/26, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at P.O. Box 758, Palatka, Florida 32178, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: In accordance with Wife's Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or emailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk's office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: 8/17/26 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Alexis Allen Deputy Clerk Legal No. 00120248 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026-CP-520 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN D. KITTLES, SR., DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The formal administration of the estate of Stephen D. Kittles, Sr., who died on September 5, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court of Putnam County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 410 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and attorneys are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the 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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 the Decedents estate must file their claims with this COURT WITHIN THREE (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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice to Creditors is October 10, 2026. /s/ Daniel L. Kittles DANIEL L. KITTLES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 727 SE 46th Loop Keystone Heights, FL 32656 Respectfully submitted, Owens Penrod, P.A By: /s/ VeRonica R. Owens, Esq. Fla. Bar No.: 73568 VeRonica R. Owens, Esq. 189 South Lawrence Boulevard Keystone Heights, FL 32656 Telephone: (352) 473-5000 VeRonica@OwensPenrod.com Pleadings@OwensPenrod.com Attorney for Petitioner Legal No. 00120208 10/10/26, 10/17/26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HAMILTON COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025 CA 28 FLORIDA D. SMITH, Plaintiff, vs. THE ESTATE OF DARNELL LUMPKIN SR., Defendants. CLERK'S NOTICE OF SALE UNDER CHAPTER 45 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 11, 2026, in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the steps of the Hamilton County Courthouse, 207 NE First Street, Jasper, FL 32052, at 11:00 a.m. on October 28, 2026, the following described property: A part of the NE 1/4, together with a part of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, and all being a part of Section 25, Township 1 North, Range 13 East, Hamilton County, Florida, and being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Northwest corner of said NE 1/4, a nail and washer stamped LB 6961, Suwannee Surveying and Mapping, now set in place and thence run South 00° 04' 19" West along the West line of said NE 14, a distance of 3797.01 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar and cap stamped LB 6961, Suwannee Surveying and Mapping, now set in place; thence run North 80° 14' 10" East, a distance of 473.19 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar and cap stamped LB 6961, Suwannee Surveying and Mapping, now set in place and to the Point of Beginning; thence run North 00° 04' 19" East, a distance of 1242.145 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar and cap stamped LB 6961, Suwannee Surveying and Mapping, now set in place; thence run North 89° 16' 53" East, a distance of 520.69 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar and cap stamped LB 6961, Suwannee Surveying and Mapping, now set in place; thence run South 00° 04' 19" West, a distance of 1159.06 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar and cap stamped LB 6961, Suwannee Surveying and Mapping, now set in place; thence run South 80° 14' 10" West, a distance of 528.41 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 14.34 acres. The North 30.00 feet of the land described hereon is the South 30.00 feet of a 60-foot Ingress/Egress easement and said 60-foot easement is more particularly described as follows: A 60-foot Ingress/Egress easement being a part of the NE 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 25, Township 1 North, Range 13 East, Hamilton County, Florida and being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Northeast corner of the said NE 1/4, an old 4 x 4 concrete monument with a metal plate on top, which is not legible, and thence run South 00° 23' 37" East along the East line of said NE 14, a distance of 990.82 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar and cap stamped LB 6961, Suwannee Surveying and Mapping, now buried under and on the center of a county graded dirt road known as SW 60th Street; thence run North 85° 52' 46" West along said center, a distance of 349.56 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar and cap stamped LB 6961, Suwannee Surveying and Mapping, now buried under and on center of said road and to the Point of Beginning; thence run South 00° 23' 37" East, a distance of 30.04 feet to the South line of said easement, thence run South 86° 45' 07" West, a distance of 573.00 feet; thence run South 89° 16' 53" West, a distance of 648.33 feet; thence run South 00° 04' 19" West, a distance of 986.73 feet; thence run South 89° 16' 53" West, a distance of 46.14 feet; thence run South 00° 04' 19" West, a distance of 507.01 feet; thence run South 89° 16' 53" West, a distance of 550.70 feet to the end of the easement; thence run North 00° 04' 19" East, a distance of 60.00 feet along the end of the easement, thence run North 89° 16' 53" East, a distance of 490.69 feet, thence run North 00° 04' 19" East, a distance of 507.02 feet; thence run North 89° 16' 53" East, a distance of 46.14 feet; thence run North 00° 04' 19" East, a distance of 986.73 feet; thence run North 89° 16' 53" East, a distance of 706.19 feet; thence run North 86° 45' 07" East, a distance of 574.66 feet, thence run South 00° 23' 37" East, a distance of 30.04 feet to the Point of Beginning. Parcel No. 3013-005 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 WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Dated: October 15, 2026 W. Greg Godwin Clerk of Court By: Raven Williams Deputy Clerk 923722 October 17, 22, 2026

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AUDITING SERVICES Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. (SREC) is accepting Proposals and Statements of Qualifications from qualified Certified Public Accounting Firms to provide auditing services, including preparation of financial statements and Form 990 tax returns, for up to five (5) audit periods. The audit periods will begin with the fiscal year October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, and include fiscal years ending September 30, 2028; September 30, 2029; September 30, 2030; and September 30, 2031. Interested firms should contact SREC at (386) 362-4115 ext. *223, or visit our website, srecinc.org, to obtain the complete Request for Proposals (RFP) packet, including submission requirements and specifications. Proposals are due no later than November 9, 2026. 920482 October 17, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SUWANNEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25-CA-186 TYTIN INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. RICO FORT, and RONDAIS DARIUS FORT, Defendants CLERK'S NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F.S. CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 24, 2026, in the above styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Suwannee County Courthouse, 200 South Ohio Avenue, Live Oak Florida, Suwannee County, Florida, at 11:00 A.M. on November 12, 2026, the following described property: Lot(s) 2 and 3, Block D, McLeod's Subdivision to the City of Live Oak in Section 24, Township 2 South, Range 13 East, according to the map or plat thereof, as of file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Suwannee County, Florida. Tax Parcel Identification Number: 24-02S-13E-07060-040020 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 FILED HEREIN MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THIS COURT WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE SALE. Dated this 30th day of September, 2026. BARRY A. BAKER, Clerk of Courts By:Felicia Flowers, Deputy Clerk (COURT SEAL) 923691 October 17, 24, 2026