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Highlands News-Sun
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May 2, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-236 IN RE: ESTATE OF MAXINE W. FIDLER Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MAXINE W. FIDLER, deceased, whose date of death was December 29, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue Sebring, Florida 33870. 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. 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 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 date of first publication of this notice is May 2, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Robin Brow Robin Brow 57 Twin Lakes Road Lake Placid, Florida 33852 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Joy Marie Senn Joy Marie Senn, Esquire Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0179264 KARLSON LAW GROUP, P.A. 301 Dal Hall Blvd. Lake Placid, Florida 33852 Telephone: (863) 465-5033 Fax: (863) 465-6022 E-Mail: joy@karlsonlaw.com May 2, 9, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
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May 2, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025-CA-000101 SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, Plaintiff, vs. STOCKBRIDGE CAPITAL LLC, a New York limited liability company, Defendant. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 12, 2026, in Case No. 2025-CA-000101 of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein Sun 'n Lake of Sebring Improvement District, is Plaintiff, and STOCKBRIDGE CAPITAL LLC, a New York limited liability company, and DEVELOPER FINANCE CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation, are Defendants, the Office of Jerome Kaszubowski, Highlands County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room (Basement Level) at the Highlands County Courthouse, located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 AM on May 21, 2026 after compliance with requirements of Florida Statute 45.031., the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 1, BLOCK 615, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 10 REPLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 5268 LUENGA AVE, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 7, BLOCK 203, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 6236 VIRTUDES ST, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 8, BLOCK 203, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 6248 VIRTUDES ST, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 20, BLOCK 196, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 6330 BENEVENTO AVE, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 67, BLOCK 206, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 6400 CAMPO SANO CT, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 5, BLOCK 634, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 10 REPLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 62, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 6423 STEVE DR, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 57, BLOCK 189, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 7353 HAPPYFACE ST, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 54, BLOCK 189, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 7365 HAPPYFACE ST, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 20, BLOCK 106, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 8, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 58, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 7421 DOMENICO ST, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 44, BLOCK 190, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 7747 LAGUNA ST, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 6, BLOCK 196, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 7803 VITTORIO ST, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 19, BLOCK 192, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 7816 LAGUNA ST, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 34, BLOCK 205, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 7838 ALTARA ST, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 2, BLOCK 629, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 10 REPLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 62, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 8618 PALOS CT, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 3, BLOCK 622, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 10 REPLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 62, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 8807 OVIEDO ST, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 15, BLOCK 620, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 10 REPLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 62, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 9101 BARQUERA DR, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). AND LOT 22, BLOCK 178, OF SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 10, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 8184 MANTUA AVE, SEBRING, FLORIDA 33872 (the Property). together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN A PROGRAM OR SERVICE OF THE STATE COURTS SYSTEM, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR AT (863)534-4686 (VOICE), (863)534-7777 (TDD) OR (800)955-8770 (FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE), AS MUCH IN ADVANCE OF YOUR COURT APPEARANCE OR VISIT TO THE COURTHOUSE AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO EXPLAIN YOUR FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS AND SUGGEST AN AUXILIARY AID OR SERVICE THAT YOU BELIEVE WILL ENABLE YOU TO EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE COURT PROGRAM OR SERVICE. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court on this 20th day of March, 2026. Jerome Kaszubowski Highlands County Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Chrystal K. Williams Deputy Clerk SOKOLOF REMTULLA, LLP 1800 NW Corporate Blvd, Suite 302 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: 561-507-5252 Facsimile: 561-342-4842 E-mail: pleadings@sokrem.com Counsel for Plaintiff May 2, 9, 2026
Foreclosure Sales - Miscellaneous
Highlands News-Sun
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May 2, 2026
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) The Board of County Commissioners (Board), Highlands County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (County) will receive sealed Proposals in the Highlands County Procurement Department (Procurement Department) for: RFP NO. 26-016-RDV State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Inspection Services Request for Proposal package may be obtained by downloading from our website: www.highlandsfl.gov or on www.bidnetdirect.com. The contact for this solicitation is Rafael Vazquez, Senior Procurement Analyst; 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 33870, Phone: (863) 402-6500 or E Mail: purchase@highlandsfl.gov. NO PRE-SOLICITATION MEETING will be held for this solicitation. PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS: Will be accepted by Electronic submission to the County website using Bidnet Direct.com OR Hard Copy submission in a sealed and marked package with the name of the Respondent, Solicitation number, and title so as to identify the enclosed response. A hard copy submission shall include one (1) original and one (1) exact electronic copy (thumb drive) of the submission packet. Deliver to the Purchasing Division, 600 S. Commerce Ave, Sebring, Florida 33870-3809. Either method must provide all submission documents no later than 3:30 P.M., Wednesday, May 26, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened. The public is invited to attend this meeting. The Boards Local Preference Policy and Women/Minority Business Enterprise Preference is NOT applicable to this solicitation. The Board does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (Voice), or via Florida Relay Service 711, or by e-mail: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov. Requests for CART or interpreter services should be made at least 24 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service. Board of County Commissioners, Highlands County, FL April 25; May 2, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
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May 2, 2026
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) The Board of County Commissioners (Board), Highlands County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (County) will receive sealed Proposals in the Highlands County Procurement Department (Procurement Department) for: RFP NO. 26-017-RDV External Auditing Services Request for Proposal package may be obtained by downloading from our website: www.highlandsfl.gov or on www.bidnetdirect.com. The contact for this solicitation is Rafael Vazquez, Senior Procurement Analyst; 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, Florida 33870, Phone: (863) 402-6500 or E Mail: purchase@highlandsfl.gov. NO PRE-SOLICITATION MEETING will be held for this solicitation. PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS: Will be accepted by Electronic submission to the County website using Bidnet Direct.com OR Hard Copy submission in a sealed and marked package with the name of the Respondent, Solicitation number, and title so as to identify the enclosed response. A hard copy submission shall include one (1) original and one (1) exact electronic copy (thumb drive) of the submission packet. Deliver to the Purchasing Division, 600 S. Commerce Ave, Sebring, Florida 33870-3809. Either method must provide all submission documents no later than 3:30 P.M., Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened. The public is invited to attend this meeting. The Boards Local Preference Policy and Women/Minority Business Enterprise Preference is NOT applicable to this solicitation. The Board does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (Voice), or via Florida Relay Service 711, or by e-mail: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov. Requests for CART or interpreter services should be made at least 24 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service. Board of County Commissioners, Highlands County, FL April 25; May 2, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
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May 2, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 25-26-12 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE is hereby given that the Highlands County Board of County Commissionerswill hold a public hearing for the purpose of considering adoption of the followingordinance on May 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Commissioners Board Room of the Government Center, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida: AN ORDINANCE OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE FURTHER EXTENSION OF THE BURN BAN DECLARED UNDER HIGHLANDS COUNTYORDINANCE NO.: 25-26-06 AND EXTENDED BYHIGHLANDS COUNTY ORDINANCE NOS.: 25-26-07 AND 25-26-10; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR EXTENSION OF BURN BAN; PROVIDING FOR AUTOMATIC SUNSET, CANCELLATION AND/OR EXTENSION OF BURN BAN; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR NONCODIFICATION AND SCRIVENERS ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A copy of the ordinance is available for inspection in the office of the County Administrator, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the time and place specified above. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. The Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, does not discriminate upon the basis of any individuals disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Boards functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact Sherri Bennett, ADA Coordinator, at (863) 402-6509 (voice), 863-402-6508 (TTY), or via Florida Relay Service 711, or by e-mail: hrmanager@hcbcc.org. Requests for CART or interpreter services should be made at least 24 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Don Elwell, Chairman April 26; May 2, 2026
Government Publications - Notices of Hearings
Highlands News-Sun
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May 2, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES IN UNINCORPORATED HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Highlands County Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency on the 12th day of May, 2026, beginning at 3:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, at the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, to consider proposed amendments to Highlands County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 Land Development Regulations: Article 2, Section 12.02.104 Definitions and Interpretations; Article 5, Division 2 District Regulations, Section 12.05.213 R-3 Multiple-Family Dwelling including Motel and Hotel District and Section 12.05.214 R-3 NC Non-Commercial Multiple-Family Dwelling District; and Article 5, Division 3 Supplementary District Regulations, Section 12.05.319. The proposed amendments create definitions of recovery residence and certified recovery residence, list certified recovery residence as a permitted use in the R-3 and R-3 NC zoning districts, and provide procedures for requesting reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency will be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for first reading during a PUBLIC HEARING on the 2nd day of June, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida. The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners will hold a second PUBLIC HEARING on the 16th day of June, 2026, in the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, to consider adoption of the proposed amendments. The time of the adoption hearing will be set at the June 2, 2026 public hearing before the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners. A copy of this notice is available for public inspection during regular business hours in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at the Highlands County Government Center, 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. The proposed Ordinance may be inspected by the public at the Highlands County Planning & Zoning Division, 501 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Inquiries or written testimony should be directed to Cynthia Kramer, Planning & Zoning Manager, at this address or by phone at (863) 402-6650. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the time and place specified above. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by this committee/group, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. The Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency and The Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, do not discriminate upon the basis of any individuals disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Boards functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26 Florida Statutes should contact Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (voice), or via Florida relay service 711, or by email: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov. Requests for cart or interpreter services should be made as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service. ONE OR MORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. Mrs. Suzanne Hunnicutt, Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency. Mr. Don Elwell, Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners. April 26; May 2, 2026
Government Publications - Notices of Hearings
Highlands News-Sun
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May 2, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST HEARING NUMBER BOA 2007 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Highlands County Board of Adjustment on the 12th day of May 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, to consider a Special Exception to allow the raising, keeping or maintaining of up to two caged hens at 211 Lark Avenue, Sebring, within the area described as follows: Lot 184, Sebring Hills, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 2, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Any person or persons interested or affected by this change are invited to attend this hearing. You may submit comments in writing to the attention of Melony Culpepper, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, 501 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, or you may call (863) 402-6638, for further information. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the time and place specified above. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by this committee/group, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. The Board of Adjustment and the Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, do not discriminate upon the basis of any individuals disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Boards functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26 Florida Statutes should contact Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (voice), or via Florida relay service 711, or by email: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov. Requests for cart or interpreter services should be made as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service. ONE OR MORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. Mr. Frank Youngman, Chairman April 26; May 2, 2026
Government Publications - Notices of Hearings
Highlands News-Sun
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May 2, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A VARIANCE REQUEST HEARING NUMBER BOA 2010 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Highlands County Board of Adjustment on the 12th day of May 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, to consider a variance of 7 feet to allow an 18-foot rear yard setback instead of the required 25 feet to allow an enclosed screen room, at 1500 Duane Palmer Boulevard, Sebring, within the area described as follows: Lot 1, Block Q, Spring Lake Village V, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 23, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Any person or persons interested or affected by this change are invited to attend this hearing. You may submit comments in writing to the attention of Melony Culpepper, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, 501 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, or you may call (863) 402-6638, for further information. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the time and place specified above. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by this committee/group, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. The Board of Adjustment and the Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, do not discriminate upon the basis of any individuals disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Boards functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26 Florida Statutes should contact Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (voice), or via Florida relay service 711, or by email: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov. Requests for cart or interpreter services should be made as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service. ONE OR MORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. Mr. Frank Youngman, Chairman April 26; May 2, 2026
Government Publications - Notices of Hearings
Highlands News-Sun
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May 2, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST HEARING NUMBER BOA 2009 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Highlands County Board of Adjustment on the 12th day of May 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, to consider a Special Exception to allow the raising, keeping or maintaining of up to two caged hens with a reduced setback of 12 feet 10 inches from the side property line and 16 feet 2 inches from the rear property line for the chicken coop, at 218 Rail Avenue, Sebring, within the area described as follows: Lot 865, Sebring Hills, according to the map or Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 2, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Any person or persons interested or affected by this change are invited to attend this hearing. You may submit comments in writing to the attention of Melony Culpepper, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, 501 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, or you may call (863) 402-6638, for further information. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the time and place specified above. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by this committee/group, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. The Board of Adjustment and the Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, do not discriminate upon the basis of any individuals disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Boards functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26 Florida Statutes should contact Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (voice), or via Florida relay service 711, or by email: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov. Requests for cart or interpreter services should be made as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service. ONE OR MORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. Mr. Frank Youngman, Chairman April 26; May 2, 2026
Government Publications - Notices of Hearings
Highlands News-Sun
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May 2, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-000127 IN RE: ESTATE OF DALE FORREST VAUGHN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DALE FORREST VAUGHN, deceased, whose date of death was September 24, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 509 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. 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. 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. 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 SECTION 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 date of first publication of this notice is April 25, 2026. Personal Representative: JOANN VAUGHN a/k/a SYLVIA JOANN VAUGHN 246 Washington Blvd Lake Placid, Florida 33852 Attorney for Personal Representative: DAVID W. VELIZ, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 846368 DANIELLE WHITE, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 1035906 VELIZ KATZ LAW 630 North Wymore Road, Suite 330 Maitland, Florida 32751 Telephone: (407) 849-7072 Facsimile: (407) 849-7075 E-Mail: VelizKatz@VelizKatzLaw.com Secondary: Isantos@VelizKatzLaw.com Attorney for Petitioner April 25; May 2, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
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May 2, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A VARIANCE REQUEST HEARING NUMBER BOA 2002 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Highlands County Board of Adjustment on the 12th day of May 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, to consider a variance of 5.5 feet to allow a 19.5-foot front yard setback instead of the required 25 feet to replace a damaged dwelling, at 130 E A Smith Avenue, Lake Placid, within the area described as follows: Lot 4, Block 10, of the 2nd Addition to Highway Park Subdivision, in Highlands County, Florida, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 130, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Any person or persons interested or affected by this change are invited to attend this hearing. You may submit comments in writing to the attention of Melony Culpepper, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, 501 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, or you may call (863) 402-6638, for further information. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the time and place specified above. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by this committee/group, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. The Board of Adjustment and the Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, do not discriminate upon the basis of any individuals disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Boards functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26 Florida Statutes should contact Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (voice), or via Florida relay service 711, or by email: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov. Requests for cart or interpreter services should be made as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service. ONE OR MORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. Mr. Frank Youngman, Chairman April 26; May 2, 2026
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Sebring
May 2, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 25000041GCAXMX LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LARRY WYATT A/K/A LARRY D. WYATT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; WENDY DEAN TAYLOR A/K/A WENDY STCIN A/K/A WENDY WYATT; PAMELA JEAN GORMAN A/K/A PAMELA WYATT; Defendants CORRECTED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 12, 2026, and entered in Case No. 25000041GCAXMX, of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS County, Florida. LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC (hereafter ``Plaintiff), is Plaintiff and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LARRY WYATT A/K/A LARRY D. WYATT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; WENDY DEAN TAYLOR A/K/A WENDY STCIN A/K/A WENDY WYATT; PAMELA JEAN GORMAN A/K/A PAMELA WYATT; are defendants. Jerome Kaszubowski, Clerk of the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS, County Florida will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the Jury Assembly Room in the Basement of the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE, SEBRING, FL 33870 at 11:00 a.m., on the 20th day of May, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 3, SUNVIEW ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 15, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH 2014 SCOTBILT MOBILE HOME VIN #S SBHGA11406599A AND SBHGA11406599B 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, tot he provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrative, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Si usted es una persona minusvlida que necesita algn acomodamiento para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene derecho, sin tener gastos propios, a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Tenga la amabilidad de ponerse en contacto con the Office of the Court Administrative, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830, (863) 534-4686, por lo menos 7 das antes de la cita fijada para su comparecencia en los tribunales, o inmediatamente despus de recibir esta notificacin si el tiempo antes de la comparecencia que se ha programado es menos de 7 das; si usted tiene discapacitacin del odo o de la voz, llame al 711. Si ou se yon moun ki enfim ki bezwen akomodasyon pou w ka patisipe nan pwosedi sa, ou kalifye san ou pa gen okenn lajan pou w peye, gen pwovizyon pou jwen kk d. Tanpri kontakte the Office of the Court Administrative, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686 nan 7 jou anvan dat ou gen randevou pou part nan tribinal la mwens ke 7 jou; si ou gen pwoblm pou w tande oubyen pale, rele 711. Dated this 6th day of April, 2026. Jerome Kaszobowski, Clerk CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: /s/ C.S. Dassinger, D.C. As Deputy Clerk 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. MT19203-23/sap April 25; May 2, 2026
Foreclosure Sales - Miscellaneous