IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DE SOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025CA000609AXMA PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff(s), vs. AHMAD RASHAD ELROD; DESOTO COUNTY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF AHMAD RASHAD ELROD; THE UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF ACTION TO: AHMAD RASHAD ELROD LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 1050 SOUTHWEST PRINCE TERRACE, ARCADIA, FL 34266 CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN TO: THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF AHMAD RASHAD ELROD LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 1050 SOUTHWEST PRINCE TERRACE, ARCADIA, FL 34266 CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a civil action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of De Soto County, Florida, to foreclose certain real property described as follows: LOT 15, BLOCK A, GOLDEN MELODY SUBDIVISION, AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 24. Property address: 1050 Southwest Prince Terrace, Arcadia, FL 34266 You are required to file a written response with the Court and serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Padgett Law Group, whose address is 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203, Tallahassee, FL 32312, at least thirty (30) days from the date of first publication, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated this 7th day of April, 2026. Nadia K. Daughtrey CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT As Clerk of Court By: /s/B. Rios Deputy Clerk Publish: 04/17/26, 04/24/26 342930 3987881

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: Castaways located at 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Unit 56. in the County of Charlotte, City of Punta Gorda, FL 33950 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL. Dated on April 14, 2026 Sole Owner: Latitude 26 PG, LLC Publish: 4/17/26 416558 3987811

INVITATION FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia will accept sealed bids for IFB 2026-02 JET A SELF SERVICE FUEL TANK as described within the context of the Information for Bid Documents. Bids are to be submitted no later than MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, AT 1:30 P.M. at the City of Arcadia, City Clerks office, Margaret Way Building, 23 N. Polk Avenue, Arcadia, Florida 34266. For more information concerning this Invitation for Bid, please contact Gail Renaud: e-mail grenaud@arcadia-fl.gov or call 863-494-4114. Publish: 04/17/26 140421 3987800

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA File No. 2026CA000074AXMA CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARIA E. LOPEZ A/K/A MARIA LOPEZ A/K/A MARIE E. LOPEZ A/K/A MARIA ELENA MARTINEZ, DECEASED; JUAN MONTALVO ROJAS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Estate of Maria E. Lopez a/k/a Maria Lopez a/k/a Marie E. Lopez a/k/a Maria Elena Martinez, deceased 1404 NE Hickory Street Arcadia, Florida 34266 Juan Montalvo Reyes Residence Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property in Desoto County, Florida: LOT 6, AND THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 5, BLOCK 3, TIER 3, A. W. GILCHRISTS EAST END ADDITION TO ARCADIA, FLORIDA, AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA IN PLAT BOOK C-5, PAGE 48. Street Address: 1404 NE Hickory Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is 3222 Commerce Place, Suite A, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, within 30 days after the date of the first publication of this notice, on or before **** **, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court, otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Desoto County Clerks Office, 115 East Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266, (863)993-4876, at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Dated on April, 7, 2026 Nadia K. Daughtrey Clerk of said Court As Deputy Clerk McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 3222 Commerce Place, Suite A West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Telephone: (561) 713-1400 FLpleadings@MWC-law.com Publish: 04/17/26, 04/24/26 395956 3987736

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA File No: 26-239-CP Probate Division IN RE: ESTATE OF DANN V. PIERCE, a/k/a DANN VERNON PIERCE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DANN V. PIERCE, (a/k/a DANN VERNON PIERCE), whose date of death was December 30, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court of Charlotte County, Florida, Probate Division, the addresses of which is 350 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950. 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 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 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, applies or may apply unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211m Florida Statute. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES, SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD OF SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TOW (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is April, 17, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Arlene C. Chase, Esq. Florida Bar No. 003 3591 Arlene C. Chase, P.A. 21216 Olean Blvd., Suite 1 Port Charlotte, FL 33952 Telephone: 941-575-5142 Personal Representative: KEVIN E. WOLFENDALE 2109 N. 26th Street 1000 Kings Highway, Unit #375 Port Charlotte, FL 33980 Publish: 04/17/26, 04/24/26 311828 3987708

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 23215 Harborview Rd, Punta Gorda, Fl 33980, 05/07/26 at 11:00 AM EST Brandon Dittmer-Clothes and home goods Bradley Serpico-Warehouse goods 17960 Paulson Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33954, 05/07/26 at 11:30 AM EST. julie fischer - furniture, household items, garage items Corey Moran - Bedroom items Marcos De Jesus - Couches, boxes and other house furniture. 5925 Placida Rd, Englewood, FL 34224, 05/07/26 at 11:00 AM EST. Daniel schiller - Industrial/ household furniture, sand bags, office equipment 730 N Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223, 05/07/26 at 12:00 PM EST. Samantha Kutcher - Household Goods 18485 Paulson Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33954, 05/07/26 at 10:00 AM EST. Emily Campese- Household Goods 19750 Cochran Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33954, 05/07/26 at 11:30 AM EST. Aaron Miles - Bike, Tools, Military stuff, cloths Kevin Cortisso - Cloths, Household items, microwave 540 N Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223, 05/07/26 at 12:00 PM EST. Cameron Fuller - Cloths shoes The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com Publish: 4/17/26, 4/24/26 111034 3987583

Charlotte County - Punta Gorda Metropolitan Planning Organization C A L E N D A R The Public is Invited to Participate In Person Charlotte County-Punta Gorda Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board Meeting and FY 2025/2026 FY 2029/2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment. FY 2025/2026 FY 2029/2030 TIP Amendment: Project #4541673, a new transit project awarded to Hope Hospice through the FTA Section 5310 Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities Program for FY 2026, must be added to the FY 2025/2026 FY 2029/2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to allow the use of federal reimbursable funds. The TIP is a federally required, annually developed document that identifies all programmed transportation improvements over a fiveyear period. This amendment also incorporates the FTA Program of Projects (POP) for Section 5310 funding awarded to Charlotte County. Adoption of the TIP fulfills federal public participation requirements for the POP and ensures continued compliance with federal planning regulations. The Public is invited to attend in person. Public comments may be provided at the meeting or in advance via email or postal address below. Should you wish to participate in the meeting remotely, please contact staff at 941-883-3535 or e-mail bekie@ccpgmpo.gov to obtain access information. The MPO Board meeting agenda will be available at www.ccpgmpo.gov at least one week before the meeting. The MPO Board meeting will be held on May 18, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at the Charlotte County Administrative Building, Room #119, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida. Broadcast live at CC-TV | Charlotte County, FL The documents will be available for public review for one week before the MPO Board Meeting/Public Meeting. Copies of the document will be available at all Public Library locations throughout Charlotte County and the MPO website www.ccpgmpo.gov Comments can be made by contacting the MPO at the address or using the comment box on the website. The public review period will remain open for comments until the May 18, 2026, MPO Board Meeting/Public Meetings. No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of these meetings. Accordingly, anyone seeking to appeal any decisions involving the matters herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the meeting/testimony and evidence upon which any appeal is to be based. (F.S. 286.0105) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND CHAPTER 286.26 FLORIDA STATUTES, PERSONS NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY-PUNTA GORDA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AT LEAST FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. CALL (941) 883-3535 BETWEEN 8:00 A.M. AND 4:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. The MPOs planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes he or she has been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or familial status may file a complaint with the Charlotte County-Punta Gorda MPO Title VI Coordinator Mark Yaxis at (941) 883-3535 or by writing at 1050 Loveland Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33980. CHARLOTTE COUNTY-PUNTA GORDA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 1050 Loveland Blvd., Box C, Port Charlotte, FL 33980 Telephone: (941) 883-3535 Publish: 04/17/26 163352 3987358

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, FORT MYERS DIVISION, IN ADMIRALTY, CASE NO.: 2:26-cv-644-SPC-NPM PEACE RIVER CHARTERS, LLC, Plaintiff, V. UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE TO ALL POTENTIAL CLAIMANTS As the owner of a 2006 20 Diamondback vessel, Hull ID# DKP12118A606 (the vessel)and pursuant to 46 U.S.C 30501, et seq., and Supplemental Rule F of the Federal Rules of Civil ProcedurePEACE RIVER CHARTERS, LLC filed a complaint on March 6, 2026, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida seeking exoneration from, or limitation of, any liability concerning any and all personal injury, property damage, destruction, or other losses arising from or related to a January 6, 2026 incident in Florida territorial waters in or near the Peace River or Lettuce Lake in or near Arcadia, Florida, as more fully described in the complaint. The court has accepted a letter of undertaking as interim security for all claims against the Plaintiff and the vessel. Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 30511(c), all claims and proceedings against the owner related to the matter in question shall cease. By May 15, 2026, all persons or entities claiming damage for any and all loss, destruction, injuries, and/or death allegedly as a result of the occurrences and happenings recited in the complaint must file their respective claims with the clerk of this court and serve copies thereof on Plaintiffs counsel. By the same date, all persons or entities presenting claims and desiring to contest the allegations of the complaint must file an answer to the complaint in this court and must serve copies thereof on Plaintiffs counsel or be defaulted. Service on Plaintiffs counsel may be made by delivery or mail to Jerry Dean Hamilton, Esquire, Hamilton Miller & Birthisel, LLP, 150 SE 2nd Ave Ste 1200, Miami, Florida 33131-1579, telephone number (305) 379-3690, and email jhamilton@hamiltonmillerlaw.com. DATED: March 20, 2026 Elizabeth Warren, CLERK Publish: 04/10/26, 04/17/26, 04/24/26, 05/01/26 414296 3987070

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY CASE NO. 142025DP000086 IN THE INTEREST OF: Hayden Ray DOB: 07/25/2025 Minor Child AMENDED ORDER GRANTING PERMISSION TO PUBLISH (To correct Advisory Date) This cause came before the Court on March 19, 2026 for an Advisory Hearing for the mother, Brittany Ray. All persons entitled to notice were duly notified. The Court has reviewed the applicable filings, and evidence, and finds as follows: 1. General Jurisdiction: The Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this cause and personal jurisdiction over the child. 2. Factual Background A. The location of the mother, Brittany Ray, is unknown. B. The Department completed that diligent search on February 23, 2026 and filed same with the Court on February 24, 2026. The Department conducted the diligent search in accordance with the substantive and formality requirements found in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes (2025). The affidavit attests that the parent or prospective parent could not be located and/or identified. 3. The Court finds the Departments diligent search complies with section 39.803, Florida Statutes and is legally sufficient. Based upon the foregoing findings, it is hereby ORDERED and ADJUDGED that: 1. The motion is hereby GRANTED. 2. The Court accepts the diligent search and orders that the clerk may certify a notice of action and the Department may proceed with publication to provide notice to the mother, Brittany Ray. 3. Notice of Advisory Hearing: An Advisory Hearing is scheduled for May 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM before Honorable Judge Don T. Hall, Judge of the Circuit Court, via ZOOM Video Conferencing. Zoom Meeting ID: 975 4438 4469 Zoom Meeting Password: 612034 DONE and ORDERED on March 25. 2026 in DeSoto County. Florida, Nunc pro tunc to March 19, 2026. /s/______________________ The Honarable Don T. Hall Circuit Court Judge Publish: 04/03/26, 04/10/26, 04/17/25, 04/24/25 437573 3986896

04/17/2026

ALL REAL ESTATE ADVERTISED HEREIN - is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or the intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. The News-Leader will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. If you believe that you may have been discriminated against in connection with the sale, rental or financing of housing, call the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD 1(800)669-9777, or for the hearing impaired 1(800)927-9275.

NOTICE OF SALE OF JUDGMENT AGAINST THE DEER FUND, LLC HON. ALAN S. FINE (RET.) solely in his capacity as the Court-appointed Receiver in SEND ENTERPRISES, LLC v. SET DRIVE, LLC, et al., Case No. 2023-014668-CA-01, Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, 11th Judicial Circuit, under Court authority, gives notice of the sale of all of Send Enterprises, LLC's right, title, and interest in and to the Default Final Judgment entered on September 4, 2025, in Send Enterprises, LLC and Drive Development Group, LLC v. The Deer Fund, LLC, Case No. 2025-010471-CA-01 (the "Judgment"), in the total amount of $2,611,396.14, plus accruing post-judgment interest, including but not limited to: (a) the principal amount of the Judgment; (b) all accrued and unpaid post-judgment interest; (c) all costs and attorneys' fees awarded in connection with the Judgment; (d) any and all liens arising from or related to the Judgment; and (e) all rights to enforce, collect, execute upon, or otherwise realize upon the Judgment (collectively, the "Judgment Assets"), pursuant to the Bid Procedures approved by the Honorable Thomas J. Rebull on April 15, 2026. The Judgment Assets shall be sold on an "as is, where is" basis, without any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation any warranty as to collectability, enforceability, or value. The Bid Procedures and the form of Purchase and Sale Agreement for Judgment may be obtained from the public docket in the Receivership case, https://www2.miamidadeclerk.gov/ocs/ (Dkt. 1026 and 1029) or by emailing counsel to the Receiver, Berger Singerman LLP, Gavin C. Gaukroger at ggaukroger@bergersingerman.com. Pursuant to the Bid Procedures, the Receiver's counsel will make available to prospective bidders documents and information reasonably requested to evaluate the Judgment, subject to execution of a confidentiality and/or non-disclosure agreement. A form of Purchase and Sale Agreement for Judgment approved by the Court will be made available to all interested potential bidders. Bids must be in writing and in substantial conformity with the form of Purchase and Sale Agreement approved by the Court, and must not be subject to any contingency other than the Court's approval of the sale. All bids must be received by 11:59 p.m. prevailing Miami, Florida time on May 20, 2026 the twentieth (20th) day after the first date of publication of this Notice. Bids may be submitted by email to ggaukroger@bergersingerman.com, or by mail or hand-delivery to Berger Singerman LLP, Attn: Gavin C. Gaukroger, 1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1900, Miami, Florida 33131. For further information, contact Berger Singerman LLP at (305) 755-9500. IPL0332209 Apr 17 2026