STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF PROPOSED AGENCY ACTION The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its intent to issue a Formal Determination of the Landward Extent of Wetlands and Other Surface Waters (File No. D-25-0465475- 001) to the petitioners, Penny & Felisha Scott, c/o Michael Vinson, Environmental Consultants of Florida, 7910 N Tamiami Trail Ste 206, Sarasota, Florida 34243, for the property located in Section 14, Township 34 South, Range 25 East, Hardee County, Parcel ID 14-34-25-0200-00001-0023. The Department’s file is available online and can be accessed through the Department’s Information Portal at: https://prodenv.dep.state.fl.us/DepNexus/public/electronic-documents/ERP_465475/facility!search. If you have any questions or are experiencing difficulty viewing the electronic application, please contact Nicholle Ponce Leon at Nicholle.PonceLeon@FloridaDEP.gov or 813-470-5759. A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Pursuant to Rule 28-106.201, F.A.C., a petition for an administrative hearing must contain the following information: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known; (b) The name, address, any email address, any facsimile number, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests are or will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts that the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action; (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action, including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action that the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action. The petition must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 or at agency_clerk@dep.state.fl.us. Also, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing. In accordance with Rule 62-110.106(3), F.A.C., petitions for an administrative hearing by the petitioner must be filed within 21 days of receipt of this notice. Petitions filed by any persons other than the petitioner, and other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 21 days of publication of the notice or within 21 days of receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who has asked the Department for notice of agency action may file a petition within 21 days of receipt of such notice, regardless of the date of publication. The failure to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time. Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 or at agency_clerk@dep.state.fl.us, before the applicable deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is acted upon. Mediation is not available in this proceeding. 5/21p

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There will be a meeting of the HARDEE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD for the purpose of receiving Mosaic Fertilizer LLC 2024-2025 Annual Reports for Fort Green Southern Reserves, Fort Green and Payne Creek Mine Extension Fort Meade Mine North Hardee Mosaic North Pasture Mine South Pasture South Fort Meade Mine - Hardee County South Fort Meade Mine – Hardee County Eastern Reserves South Fort Meade Mine Eastern Extension and Ona Mine Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter at the Hardee County Board of County Commission Chambers, Room 102, Courthouse Annex, 412 West Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida Copies of the documents relating to this report are available for public inspection during regular office hours at the office of the Hardee County Mining Coordinator, 220 South Ninth Avenue, Wauchula, Florida, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the Community Development Department at least two (2) working days prior to the public hearing. All interested persons shall have the right to be heard. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, as amended, the Planning and Zoning Board and the Board of County Commissioners hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by either with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings and will need a record of the proceeding, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is being made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to based.

PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD VACATION You are hereby notified that on Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. or soon thereafter, the Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the adoption of a resolution vacating a portion of the road/easement known as Mott Road The portion that part of the Mott Road Right of Way of lying in the following three parcels of land; (1) The NW1/4 & SE1/4 of Section 29; (2) the NW Corner of Section 29 the NW Corner of W1/2 of NE ¼ of SE1/4 of Section 29; (3) the E1/4 of NW1/4 of Section 29; All lying in Section 29 Township 33 South, Range 25 East, Hardee County, Florida. The public hearing will be held in the Hardee County Board of County Commissioners’ Board Room, 412 West Orange Street, Room 103, Wauchula, Florida. This procedure shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 336, Florida Statutes. A petition for the vacating of the above-referenced road shall be considered by the Board of County Commissioners after required publication of this Notice. Copies of the documents relating to this proposal are available for public inspection during weekdays between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. in the Hardee County Public Works Division, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, Florida. This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the Board of County Commissioners’ office at least five (5) days prior to the public hearing. This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes 286.0105. Noey Flores, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners

Advertisement For Bids Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Hardee County Peace River Waterway Debris Removal RFQ NO. 26-010 Request for Quote Bids will only be accepted electronically via DemandStar. Bids must be submitted through DemandStar no later than 2:00 PM (local time) on June 26, 2026. Any bids received after this deadline will not be considered. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure their Bid is successfully submitted to DemandStar by the designated time. All bids shall be publicly opened, read aloud and recorded at or after 2:00 p.m. in the County’s Capital Project’s conference room located at 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, Florida 33873 on the same date and will also be available online via a TEAMS meeting. A submittal by facsimile or electronic mail (email) will not be accepted. Any response received after June 26, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m. local time on said date shall not be accepted under any circumstances. Any uncertainty regarding the time an RFQ response is received will be resolved against the Bidder. The County reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive any or all non-material irregularities and technicalities to re-advertise for RFQs, with or without changes in the scope of work, to award in whole or in part to one or more Bidders or take any other such actions that may be deemed to be in the best interest of County. This RFQ is available on DemandStar, by email or hardcopy. To request a hard copy, contact: Niklaus Robertson-Calloway, Procurement Manager Tel. No.: 863-773-5014 / Fax No.: 863-773-0322 Email: bids @hardeecountyfl.gov Evaluation Committee Meeting An Evaluation Committee Meeting will be held on July 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hardee County Capital Project’s Conference Room, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, Fl. 33873, and will also be available online via a TEAMS meeting. QUESTIONS: Any questions or requests for clarifications concerning this RFQ shall be submitted in writing by facsimile or E-mail and directed to Niklaus Robertson-Calloway, Procurement Manager, Procurement Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL, 33873; By Fax number 863-773-0322; or E-mail address: bids@hardeecountyfl.gov. The following shall be referenced on all correspondence and in the subject section of the email, “Request for Quote No. 26-010: Hardee County Peace River Waterway Debris Removal.” All questions must be received no later than June 5, 2026, @ 3:00 p.m. All responses to questions/clarifications, if deemed necessary by the County, will be sent to all prospective Bidders either electronically, in writing, by mail, by facsimile or in the form of an addendum, if applicable. No questions will be received verbally, and/or, after the deadline.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HARDEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Hardee County, Florida, will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the following ordinance at a regular meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 8:30am in the Commission Chambers located at 412 West Orange Street in Wauchula, Florida. AN ORDINANCE OF HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA LEVYING AND IMPOSING A ONE PERCENT (1%) INCREASE OF THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX ON THE TAXABLE PRIVILEGE AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 125.0104(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CERTAIN PERSONS WHO RENT, LEASE OR LET ANY LIVING QUARTERS OR ACCOMMODATIONS IN ANY HOTEL, APARTMENT HOTEL, MOTEL, RESORT, MOTEL, APARTMENT MOTEL, ROOMING HOUSE, MOBILE HOME PARK, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK, OR CONDOMINIUM FOR A TERM OF SIX (6) MONTHS OR LESS, WITHIN BOTH THE INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO THE "LOCAL OPTION TOURIST DEVELOPMENT ACT", SECTION 125.0104, FLORIDA STATUTE; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF A TOTAL OF THREE-PERCENT TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX; PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ELECTION TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE TAX INCREASE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The proposed ordinance is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at the County Administration Building, 412 West Orange Street, Suite 103, Wauchula, Florida, and may be examined by interested parties prior to the said public hearing. Please take note that the proposed ordinance is subject to revision prior to hearing or adoption. All parties having an interest in said ordinance will be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. If a person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purposes he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. NOTICE TO PERSONS NEEDING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND TO ALL HEARING-IMPAIRED PERSONS: In accordance with the Americans. with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the ADA Coordinator at (863) 773-9430. For hearing impaired persons, contact Florida Relay Service: 711 no later than 5 days prior to the date of the meeting. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY ITS BOARD CLERK

___________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of JULIANA JIMENEZ MIRANDA, deceased, whose date of death was February 22, 2024, File Number 25-CP-114, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hardee County, FL, Probate Division, the address of which is 417 W. Main St., Wauchula, FL 33873. The name and address 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 within this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY 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 decedent’s estate must file their claims within this Court WITHIN THREE 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. The date of the first publication of this Notice is May 14, 2026. Vidal Ovidio Velasquez Miranda, Personal Representative, 315 North Florida Ave., Wauchula, FL 33873 RICHARD M. MARCHEWKA, ESQ., attorney for the Personal Representative, Florida Bar Number 0603120 1601 Jackson Street, Suite 203 Fort Myers, FL 33901 (239) 337-1777 5:14,21p ___________________________

___________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO: 252026CP000042 in re: Estate of LORAN JAY MCCOY __________________________/ notice to creditors The administration of the Estate of Loran Jay McCoy, deceased, whose date of death was January 24, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court of the tenth judicial circuit in Hardee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 417 West Main St. Suite 202, Wauchula FL, 33873. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s Attorney is 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 claim 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. The date of the first publication of this notice is May 14, 2026. Executed this 12 day of May, 2026. J. STEVEN SOUTHWELL, P.A. J. STEVEN SOUTHWELL, II 501 West Main Street Wauchula, FL 33873 ssouthwell@realfloridalaw.com(863)773-4449 Phone Florida Bar # 869791 Attorney for Personal Representative Executed this 12 day of May, 2026. Rebecca Mildred McCoy Personal Representative 5:14,21c ___________________________

___________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 26CP-0027 IN RE: ESTATE OF JIMMY E. DICKENS, Deceased. __________________________/ notice to creditors The administration of the estate of Jimmy E. Dickens, deceased, whose date of death was March 3, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court of Hardee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 417 W. Main Street, Suite 202, Wauchula, Florida 33873. The names and addresses of the personal representatives 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. 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. The personal represetnatives or curators have 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 Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in Sections 732.216-732.228 of the Florida Probate Code applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor or a beneficiary as specified under Section 732.2211 of the Florida Probate Code. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is May 14, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Ben H. Darby, Jr. Attorney for Personal Representatives Florida Bar No. 146408 Darby Law Group, P.A. Post Office Box 2971 Lakeland, Florida 33806-2971 Telephone: (863) 683-7400 Facsimile: (863) 683-7445 E-mail: ben@darbylawgroup.com Secondary E-mail: brandi@darbylawgroup.com Personal Representatives: Charlene D. Dickens, f/k/a Charlene D. Wood 2250 Highway 92, No. 9 Winter Haven, Florida 33881 Robert C. Idsardi 4172 West Main Street Wauchula, Florida 33873 5:14,21p ___________________________

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) ENGINEERING SERVICES FDEP DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION – HURRICANES HELENE AND MILTON PROJECT The City of Bowling Green, Florida, is requesting sealed Statements of Qualifications from qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering services for the FDEP Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Supplemental Appropriation – Hurricanes Helene and Milton Project. Services include preparation of a Facilities Plan and, if determined eligible by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), design, permitting, bidding assistance, construction administration, inspection, and related services for water production facility improvements. The project is funded through the Supplemental Agreement – Helene and Milton (SAHM). Consultants must comply with all applicable federal and state requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200. The City was awarded approximately $8,640,000 in capitalization principal-forgiveness funding through the FDEP State Revolving Fund Program for drinking water improvements. Interested firms may obtain the full RFQ package from the City Clerk’s Office located at 104 East Main Street, Bowling Green, Florida 33834, or by contacting the City Clerk at (863) 375-2255. Sealed Statements of Qualifications shall be clearly marked: “RFQ – FDEP DWSRF SAHM PROJECT ENGINEERING SERVICES” and delivered to: City Clerk City of Bowling Green 104 East Main Street Bowling Green, Florida 33834 Submittals must be received no later than June 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM The City 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 City. CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA Bonnie Carrillo, City Clerk