Notice is hereby given that The Villages Charter School Autism Center Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 4:30 pm at The Villages Charter School Autism Center, 420 Villages Campus Circle, The Villages, FL 32162. Persons needing special assistance gaining access or to be heard at the meeting should call P:352-259-6868 and speak to the Secretary or Principal to make any special arrangements. #01320019 August 13,14,15,16,17, 2026

I LeRoy Cox will no longer be responsible for any debts from Betty Cotham-Cox from this day forward. #01318039 July 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2026 August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2026

NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned pursuant to the "Fictitious Name Statute", section 865.09, Florida Statutes, will register with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State ofthe State of Florida upon receipt of proof of publication of this notice the fictitious name, to wit: Developmental Pediatrics of Lakeland Under which I/we am/are engaged in business. I/We expect to engage in business at 5120 S. Florida Ave, Suite 328 in the City of Lakeland, Florida 33813. That the party/parties interested in said business enterprise is/are as follows: Names of Owners or Officers: DB Peds MD of FL, P.A. August 16 2026 LSAR0575518

NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned pursuant to the "Fictitious Name Statute", section 865.09, Florida Statutes, will register with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State ofthe State of Florida upon receipt of proof of publication of this notice the fictitious name, to wit: Polk.News Under which I/we am/are engaged in business. I/We expect to engage in business at 122 E Main St Suite 177 in the City of Lakeland, Florida 33801. That the party/parties interested in said business enterprise is/are as follows: Names of Owners or Officers: EconoVR Inc August 16 2026 LSAR0575350

NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned pursuant to the "Fictitious Name Statute", section 865.09, Florida Statutes, will register with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State ofthe State of Florida upon receipt of proof of publication of this notice the fictitious name, to wit: Small Business Marketing Coalition Under which I/we am/are engaged in business. I/We expect to engage in business at 122 E Main Street Suite 177 in the City of Lakeland, Florida 33801. That the party/parties interested in said business enterprise is/are as follows: Names of Owners or Officers: EconoVR Inc August 16 2026 LSAR0575329

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of RIFLE RANGE SUNOCO Located at 2477 RIFLE RANGE RD, In the County of POLK In the City of WINTER HAVEN, Florida 33880 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. SALINA INC August 16 2026 LSAR0572777

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Polk COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 532026CP000557A000BA IN RE: Estate of Jessie James NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jessie James, deceased, whose date of death was November 16, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 255 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830. 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES 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 personal representative or curator 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 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 or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is August 09, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Benjamin Keller, Esq. 2690 S Combee Rd Lakeland, FL 33803 Personal Representative: Ashley Reed 1705 Magnolia St Bartow, FL 33830 August 9, 16 2026 LSAR0570843

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Polk COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF Rudolph H. Wilkens, Sr. Deceased File No. 532026CP001404A000BA Division Probate NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Rudolph H. Wilkens, Sr., deceased, File Number 532026CP001404A000BA, by the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 255 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, Florida 33830, that the decedent's date of death was January 26, 2026, that the estimated total value of the estate is $0 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name Naomi Rosita Wilkens & Rudolph H. Wilkens, Jr. Address Naomi Rosita Wilkens: 10410 Montrose Ave #1, Bethesda MD 20814 Rudolph H. Wilkens, Jr.: 4111 Hupa Place, Randallstown MD 21133 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. 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. The date of first publication of this notice is August 09, 2026. Attorney for Person Giving Notice: Benjamin Keller, Esq. 2690 S. Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803 Person Giving Notice: Naomi Rosita Wilkens & Rudolph H. Wilkens, Jr. August 9, 16 2026 LSAR0570642

Notice of Pre-Qualification Rodda Construction, Inc., on behalf of Polk County, is currently pre-qualifying any firm who wishes to submit a proposal for any and all trades for the Polk County Joint Use Warehouse project located at 2155 Bob Phillips Road, Bartow, FL 33830. The scope of work for this project includes: sitework/ underground utilities, landscape/ sod/ irrigation, metal fencing and gates, final cleaning, tilt-up concrete (flat-work & vertical), masonry (block & brick), structural steel/ handrails, sidewalks, cabinetry and millwork, insulation, roofing & flashing, windows/ glazing, hollow metal/ wood doors & hardware, metal stud framing & drywall, ceramic tile, flooring/ base, acoustical ceilings, painting, markerboards/ tackboards, signage, misc. specialties, aluminum walkway canopies, toilet accessories, fire extinguisher and fire extinguisher cabinets, window treatments, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, electrical/ low voltage. Please contact Jeff Sandman at Rodda Construction with your interest to bid and for prequalification information by Phone (863) 669-0990 or by email to jeff@roddaconstruction.com. Only prequalified firms will be allowed to provide bids. M/WBE participation is strongly encouraged. August 2, 9, 16 2026 LSAR0566344

Notice of Pre-Qualification Rodda Construction, Inc., on behalf of Polk County, is currently pre-qualifying any firm who wishes to submit a proposal for any and all trades for the Polk County Medical Examiner's Expansion project located at 1021 Jim Keene Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880. The scope of work for this project includes: sitework/ underground utilities, landscape/ sod/ irrigation, metal fencing and gates, final cleaning, concrete (flat-work & vertical), masonry (block & brick), structural steel/ handrails, sidewalks, wood trusses, cabinetry and millwork, insulation, roofing & flashing, windows/ glazing, hollow metal/ wood doors & hardware, metal stud framing & drywall, ceramic tile, flooring/ base, acoustical ceilings, painting, markerboards/ tackboards, signage, misc. specialties, aluminum walkway canopies, toilet accessories, fire extinguisher and fire extinguisher cabinets, window treatments, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, electrical/ low voltage. Please contact Jeff Sandman at Rodda Construction with your interest to bid and for prequalification information by Phone (863) 669-0990 or by email to jeff@roddaconstruction.com. Only prequalified firms will be allowed to provide bids. M/WBE participation is strongly encouraged. August 2, 9, 16 2026 LSAR0566385

Blake Academy Project No. C-00342-New Gymnasium, 510 Hartsell Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33815 Creative Contractors Inc. is requesting bids for the construction of a new gymnasium at Blake Academy located at 510 Hartsell Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33815. Interested bidders should provide their contact information inclusive of email address to Jeff Willett (jwillett@creativecontractors.com) for ITB issuance. All bid correspondence and document issuance will be via Building Connected. There will be a pre-bid meeting on site on August 3, 2026, at 9:00am at 510 Hartsell Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33815. Sealed Bid submission deadline for the GMP will be August 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at which time bids will be opened publicly. Sealed Bids shall be submitted either a) electronically via Building Connected (preferred) or b) hand delivered to 1909 S Floral Ave., Bartow, FL 33830, attention Frank Waller. Hand delivered bids shall include the completed Bid Form as published via Building Connected. Project Scope: All scopes of work associated with the sitework and construction of a new gymnasium at the existing Blake Academy. July 26,August 2,9,16 2026 LSAR0562354