NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE: The Southwest Florida Water Management District is proposing to amend the following rule(s): 40D-8.624 Guidance and Minimum Levels for Lakes This amendment to Rule 40D-8.624 would revise revised minimum and guidance levels, pursuant to Sec. 373.042, F.S., for Lake Angelo and Lake Denton in Highlands County. Minimum flows and levels are used in the Districts permitting and resource management and development programs. The Notices of Proposed Rulemaking appeared in the Florida Administrative Register, Vol. 52, No. 78, on April 22, 2026. A copy of the proposed rules can be viewed on the Districts website at https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/rules/proposed-rule-amendments. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to provide comments on this rulemaking is asked to contact SWFWMD Human Resources Office, (352) 796-7211, ext. 4706; 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4706; or ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR. THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE AND TO OBTAIN A COPY IS: Mike Bray, Assistant General Counsel, at (813) 422-6509, or by email at mike.bray@swfwmd.state.fl.us. April 29, 2026

HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF INTERNET AUCTION START DATE: Friday May 01, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. END DATE: Monday May 11, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. through 10:00 P.M. LOCATION/WEBSITE: GOVDEALS.COM Pursuant to Florida Statutes and Board adopted policies, the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners (HCBCC), Highlands County; Sebring, Florida, has declared various items as surplus property and have therefore authorized an Internet Auction to be conducted for the purpose of disposing of all said property. A list of specific surplus items may be obtained from the following location and/or by requesting a list by fax (863)402-7425 or email to pevans@highlandsfl.gov 1) HC Road & Bridge Department Warehouse; 4320 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875-5803. Contacts: Pam Evans at (863)402-6527 Michael Burnett (863)-402-6511 Additional information can be obtained Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. about the Countys Internet Auction process by contacting Highlands County BCCs Road & Bridge Warehouse at the following number. (863)402-6527. Items may be inspected by appointment only. We are no longer open on Fridays. Note: All property will be sold on an as is, where is basis. The HCBCC reserves the right to add or delete items from GovDeals Website at anytime during the Internet bidding dates above. Board of County Commissioners Road & Bridge Department Highlands County, Florida 4320 George Boulevard Sebring, Florida 33875-5803 863-402-6527 FAX 863-402-6735 April 29; May 3, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 28-2023-CA-000499-GCAX-MX LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. AMELIA S. PERDUE, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF AMELIA S. PERDUE, UNKNOWN TENANT 1 AND UNKNOWN TENANT 2; Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Order on Plaintiff's Emergency Motion to Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure Sale entered on March 2, 2026 in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on May 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., at the Jury Assembly Room in the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. A PORTION OF LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 266, LAKE SEBRING, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 15, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 7, RUN IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CROYDON ROAD, ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 930.37 FEET, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 85 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 49 DEGREES 54'13'' EAST A DISTANCE OF 145.20 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 34 DEGREES 27'03'' EAST A DISTANCE OF 71.44 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 44 DEGREES 05'49'' WEST A DISTANCE OF 136.94 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Property Address: 2326 Croydon Rd, Sebring, FL 33870 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. Dated: April 22, 2026. JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller By: /s/ Chrystal K. Williams As Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863) 534-4686 (voice), (863) 534-7777 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving notification if the time before the scheduled court appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. FL-002471-23 April 29; May 6, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-CA-000489 SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, Plaintiff, vs. DOROTHY HICKS, Defendant. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 25, 2026, in Case No. 2025-CA-000489 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 DOROTHY HICKS is Defendant, 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 19, 2026 after compliance with requirements of Florida Statute 45.031., the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 25, BLOCK 198, SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 69, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 5943 CORTEZ BLVD, SEBRING, FL 33872. 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 25th 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 April 29; May 6, 2026

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING AND PUBLIC HEARING The School Board of Highlands County, Florida intends to consider adoption of amendments to the following policies at a public hearing on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, at the George Douglas Administration Building Board Room, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870 for the following policies: Code of Student Conduct for the upcoming school year to implement changes in law and modify language as necessary to result in a cohesive policy that is current and easy to understand. Legal authorities for the foregoing include s. 1001.41, 1001.42, and 1001.43, F.S., and laws implemented also include all citations cited in the proposed policy. It is intended that the policies be created (if new) or deleted or amended (if existing) with the purpose and effect of reflecting current law and eliminating redundant or obsolete language to result in cohesive policies that are current and easy to use and understand. Notice of Rule Development for the foregoing was published January 23, 2026 and again March 4, 2026 in the Highlands News-Sun. No statement of estimated regulatory costs has been prepared. Any person who wishes to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice. The proposed policies are not expected to require legislative ratification. Requests regarding rule development or for copy (without cost) of any available preliminary draft should be submitted to the contact person: SBHC Executive Secretary, Marlene Welborn, 426 School Street, Sebring, Florida 33870. Preliminary text is also available online at https://www2.highlands.k12.fl.us/page/policy-updates. If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodations, please contact the ADA Coordinator, Carla J. Ball, Director of Human Resources at 863-471-5732 or 426 School St., Sebring, Florida 33870 at least 48 hours in advance of the event. By: Dr. Brenda Longshore Superintendent & ex officio Secretary to the Board Date: April 29, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 25000364GCAXMX CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. STEVEN AMIC, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Uniform Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on the 12th day of March 2026, in Case No. 25000364GCAXMX, of the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein, CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC, is the Plaintiff, and STEVEN AMIC; JOYCE AMIC; THE BLUFFS OF SEBRING CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; UKNOWN TENANT #1 AND UNKNOWN TENANT #2, are the Defendants. JEROME KASZUBOWSKI the Clerk of this Court shall sell the property at public sale on the 21st day of May, 2026 at 11:00 am, to the highest bidder for cash, in the Jury Assembly Room in the basement of the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: UNIT NO. J-23, PHASE 9, OF THE BLUFFS OF SEBRING CONDOMINIUM, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 849, PAGE 363 AS AMENDED AND RESTATED IN O.R. BOOK 1596, PAGE 287, AND ALL EXHIBITS AND AMENDMENTS THEREOF, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: C-10-34-28-080-P090-J230. Property Address: 4989 CASABLANCA CIR, J23, SEBRING, FL 33870 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 WITH THE CLERK BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. Dated this 19th day of March 2026. JERMOME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller By: /s/ Chrystal K. Williams As Deputy Clerk April 29; May 6, 2026

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 The Creative Collective, located at 365 E. Interlake Blvd. in the County of Highlands, in the City of Lake Placid, Florida 33852, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. DATED at Lake Placid, Florida, this 25th day of April, 2026. Xime LLC April 29, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 26000261PCAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF LAURIE SCHOENFIELD, a/k/a LAURIE SCHULP SCHOENFELD, a/k/a LAURIE SCHOENFELD SCHULP, a/k/a LAURIE S. SCHOENFELD, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LAURIE SCHOENFIELD, a/k/a LAURIE SCHULP SCHOENFELD, a/k/a LAURIE SCHOENFELD SCHULP, a/k/a LAURIE S. SCHOENFELD, deceased, whose date of death was February 27, 2026, 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. 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 29, 2026. Signed on this 21st day of April, 2026. /s/ Judith O'Donovan JUDITH ODONOVAN a/k/a Judy O'Donovan Personal Representative 721 SE 6th Terrace Pompano Beach, FL 33060 /s/ Thomas D. Oates Thomas D. Oates Attorney for Personal Representtaive Florida Bar No. 721131 1701 E. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 4 Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Telephone: 954-942-6500 Email: toates@pompanolaw.com Secondary Email: kathy@pompanolaw.com April 29; May 6, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following personal property of Luis Coronaolo and/or Avon Park Village Florida LLC, with no liens reflected on title, will, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at 116 Southland Court, Avon Park Village, Avon Park, Highlands County, Florida, be sold for cash to satisfy storage fees in accordance with Section 715.109, Florida Statutes. Any person and/or entity that purchases the subject mobile home described herein may be required to immediately remove said mobile home from the lot in which it sits and from Avon Park Village altogether. The mobile home is described as: Year/Model: 1973 BRON single- wide mobile home VIN #: B43TR124478 Title #: 0005895943 Additional personal property: N/A PREPARED BY: Shawn D. Arbeiter, Esq. Attorney for 102 North Florida Avenue (FL), LLC d/b/a Avon Park Village 4430 SW 64th Avenue Davie, Florida 33314 (954) 587-3058 April 22, 29, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025CA000516GC JOHN CHARLES FELTMAN, AS TRUSTEE OF THE JOHN CHARLES FELTMAN REVOCABLE TRUST DATED JANUARY 26, 2023, Plaintiff, vs. BIRCH REALTY AND INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, EVERALD G. THOMPSON, UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #1, and UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #2, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 5, 2026 in Case No. 2025CA000516GC of the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and for HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Florida. JOHN CHARLES FELTMAN, AS TRUSTEE OF THE JOHN CHARLES FELTMAN REVOCALBE TRUST DATED JANUARY 26, 2023 is the Plaintiff and BIRCH REALTY AND INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, EVERALD G. THOMPSON, are the Defendants, Jerome Kaszubowski, the Clerk of Court for Highlands County will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room in the Highlands County Courthouse, 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870 at 11:00 A.M. on May 20, 2026 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE SOUTH 1200 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE EAST 20 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUE EAST A DISTANCE OF 775 FEET AND PARALLEL WITH A 40 FOOT ROAD, THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 97.02, THENCE WEST A DISTANCE OF 775 FEET, ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF SAID 40 FOOT ROAD, THENCE NORTH 97.02 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Property Address: 302 Garrett Road, Avon Park, Florida 33825 Parcel Identification Number: C-27-33-28-150-0000-078A including the buildings, appurtenances, and fixtures located thereon. Any persons 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 within 60 days after the sale Dated: March 6, 2026 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI, CLERK /s/ Chrystal K. Williams Deputy Clerk April 22, 29, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 282026CP000226PCAXMX Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERTO SEBASTIAN CELAYA, a/k/a ROBERTO S. CELAYA Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROBERTO SEBASTIAN CELAYA, a/k/a ROBERTO S. CELAYA, deceased, whose date of death was December 11, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for HIGHLANDS County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 430 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, 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 April 22, 2026. Personal Representative: LUIS F. CELAYA 112 Apple Tree Avenue Lake Placid, FL 33852 ROBERTO P. CELAYA SHEEHAN & CELAYA, P.A. Attorneys for Personal Representative 300 DAL HALL BLVD. LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 Telephone: (863)465-1551 By: /s/ Roberto P. Celaya ROBERTO P. CELAYA Florida Bar No. 20769 Email Addresses: pleadings@scjuris.com roberto@scjuris.com April 22, 29, 2026