TAX COLLECTION NOTICE The certified tax roll for 2026 has been delivered by the Hardee County Property Appraiser to Alisa W Lee, Hardee County Tax Collector for collection. The 2026 tax roll is now open for payment at the Tax Collector’s office at 110 W. Oak St., Room 102, Wauchula, Florida beginning Monday, November 2, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. The 2026 tax bills were mailed on October 29, 2026. If you have not received a tax bill by November 13th, contact the Tax Collector’s Office at the number shown below to request a bill be mailed to you. Discounts allowed are: November …………………………... 4% December …………………………… 3% January ……………………………… 2% February …………………………….. 1% March ……………………………….. Net After April 1st – 3% penalty is charged. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A RECEIPT unless you send a self-addressed stamped envelope with payment or pay at the Tax Collector’s office. 2027 INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes for 2027 Tax Year may be paid in four installments if an application is filed with the Tax Collector by April 30, 2027. You will need to request an application form from our office or go online to www.hardeecountytaxcollector.com under “Other” and “View Online Forms”. Once the application is completed it must be returned to our office. If you are presently paying by the Installment Method, your account will be automatically renewed for 2027, unless you advise the Tax Collector to remove your name. THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT APPLY TO 2026 TAXES. Alisa W Lee, CFC Hardee County Tax Collector 110 W. Oak St., Room 102 Wauchula, FL 33873 hardeecountytaxcollector.com (863) 773-9144

HARDEE COUNTY EDC/IDA NOTICE OF MEETING The Hardee County Economic Development Council/ Industrial Development Authority regular October meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026. It will begin at 8:30 AM and will be held at the Board of County Commission Chambers, located at 412 West Orange Street, Wauchula, 33873. This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the Economic Development Office (773-3030) at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

NOTICE OF MEETING The Hardee County Economic Development Authority (Independent Board) will meet on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the County Commission Chambers, Room 102, 412 West Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida. For more information, please call 863-773-9430. Russell A. Melendy, EDA Chairman

NOTICE The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners will be holding their annual ethics training on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. Training will be held at Hardee County BOCC Commission Chambers, 412 West Orange Street, Wauchula, FL 33873. For more information, call 863-773-9430. Noey A. Flores, Chair

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There will be a meeting of the HARDEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO CONSIDER A WAIVER AND AMENDMENT OF THE ALTERNATIVE RECLAMATION SCHEDULE FOR SOUTH PASTURE MINE RECLAMATION UNITS SP-CB-01 and SP-PB-03 Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 8:30 A.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 matter 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. All interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering its decision, the Board shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material. Although minutes of the Public Hearing will be recorded anyone wishing to appeal any decision made at the public hearing will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the County Manager’s Office at least two (2) working days prior to the public hearing. Noey Flores, Chairman Board of County Commissioners