NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Contents of the following units will be sold or otherwise disposed of on April 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at H & R Storage, 1590 North Park Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830 Unit Name Contents 102 Powell Miscellaneous Sale being held to satisfy landlord liens, cash payments only. Contents must be removed at the time of the sale. March 18, 25, 2026 206067

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ELIZABETH G. KING a/k/a ELIZABETH GUNN KING Deceased File Number: 53-2026CP-000357A000BA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ELIZABETH G. KING a/k/a ELIZABETH GUNN KING, Deceased, whose date of death was January 1, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Polk County Courthouse, Post Office Box 9000, Drawer CC-4419, Bartow, Florida 33830-9000. The names and addresses of the Personal Representatives 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 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 Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in Sections 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLOIDA 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 first publication of this Notice is March 18, 2026. Personal Representative: Harry E. King, III 4811 Clover Road Auburndale, Florida 33823 Attorney for Personal Representative: Debra L. Cline, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0252735 Peterson & Myers, P.A. Post Office Box 24628 Lakeland, Florida 33802-4628 Telephone (863) 683-6511 dcline@petersonmyers.com yheipp@petersonmyers.com March 18, 25, 2026 206060

NOTICE OF LIVESTOCK/ANIMAL IMPOUND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LIVESTOCK/ANIMAL: CHAROLAIS CROSS STEER IS NOW IMPOUNDED AT THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE FARM, 7155 DECASTRO RD., WINTER HAVEN, FL. THE AMOUNTS DUE BY REASON OF SUCH IMPOUNDING ARE: $100.00 IMPOUND FEE, MILEAGE INCURRED AT 1.00 DOLLAR PER MILE; $10.00 A DAY BOARD PER ANIMAL AND OTHER COSTS AS PERMITTED BY F.S. 588.18, UNLESS REDEEMED WITHIN (3) THREE DAYS FROM THE DATE HEREOF, PURSUANT TO F.S. 588.17, WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR CASH. A MINIMUM BID FOR COSTS WILL BE SET AT SALE. Date: 03/16/2026 GRADY JUDD SHERIFF, POLK COUNTY BY: Kathy Jones Court Process Section March 18, 2026 206046

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Under and by virtue of an execution issued out of and under the seal of the COUNTY Court of POLK County, FLORIDA under date 15th day of December, 2020 wherein SURF CONSULTANTS II, INC. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO UNITED TRANZACTIONS LLC-BRANDON HONDA is Judgment Creditor, and PAULA VILLARREAL is Judgment Debtor, I have levied upon and will offer for sale (subject to all taxes, liens or encumbrances whatsoever) and sell to the highest and best bidder (Note: Pursuant to the Judgment Lien Certificate filing with the State of Florida, the senior lien holder may bid their judgment and costs as credit), at 250 S. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL on April 9, 2026 the same being a legal sales date at 11:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as possible, the following described property of the Judgment Debtor, to satisfy said execution and costs to-wit: 2018 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER VIN NUMBER JTEBU5JR4J5518782 TAG NUMBER 15BTSW GRADY JUDD SHERIFF, POLK COUNTY By: Kathy Jones COURT PROCESS SECTION In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate at this proceeding should contact Kathleen Jones at the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-534-6202, no later that seven (7) days prior to date of the proceeding. DATE: 3/2/2026 March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026 205237 205044

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, VS. UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE MICHAEL DALE WILLIAMS, AND BONNIE MAE WILLIAMS LIVING TRUST DATED MAY 22, 2019, BERKLEY RESERVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 AND UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendants. CASE NO.: 2025-CA-003980 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure entered on the 10th day of March 2026, in Case No. 2025-CA-003980, of the 10th Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County, Florida, wherein, LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE MICHAEL DALE WILLIAMS, AND BONNIE MAE WILLIAMS LIVING TRUST DATED MAY 22, 2019; BERKLEY RESERVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 AND UNKNOWN TENANT #2, are the Defendants. Stacy M. Butterfield as the Clerk of this Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.polk.realforeclose.com, the Clerks website for on-line auctions at, 10:00 AM on the 14th day of April 2026 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 117, BERKLEY RESERVE REPLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 144, PAGE(S) 28 TROUGH 30, INCLUSIVE, OF THE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1860 SKYVIEW DR, AUBURNDALE, FL 33823 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 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. Dated this 13th day of March, 3/16/2026. By: Paris A. Roach Paris A. Roach, Esq. Bar Number: 1028751 DELUCA LAW GROUP, PLLC 2101 NE 26th Street FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33305 PHONE: (954) 368-1311 FAX: (954) 200-8649 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 service@delucalawgroup.com 25-06832-1 March 18, 25, 2026 206042

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, SURVIVING SPOUSE, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF MARY E. LANTHRIP A/K/A MARY ELAINE LANTHRIP, ET.AL; Defendants. Case No.: 532023CA000655000000 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the order granting plaintiffs motion to reschedule foreclosure sale dated February 20, 2026, the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Polk County will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash beginning on April 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM via http://www.polk.realforeclose.com, the following described property: Lot 19, SUNRIDGE ACRES, a subdivision according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 83, Page 24, of the Public Records of Polk County, Florida. Property Address: 314 Skyblue Ln, Auburndale, FL 33823-0000 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. THE COURT, IN ITS DISCRETION, MAY ENLARGE THE TIME OF THE SALE. NOTICE OF THE CHANGED TIME OF SALE SHALL BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Attorneys for Plaintiff Marinosci Law Group, P.C. 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone: (954)644-8704 Fax: (401)262-2110 ServiceFL@mlg-defaultlaw.com ServiceFL2@mlg-defaultlaw.com MLG No.: 21-03911 March 18, 25, 2026 206041

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, Petitioner, vs. FS 119, if alive and if deceased, his/her estate, heirs, devisees, assigns, or successors in interest, and all other interested parties to the below described property Respondent(s). COMPLAINT NO. CMA-2024-989 NT DEM NOTICE OF DEMOLITION TO: FS 119, if alive and if deceased his/her estate, heirs, devisees, assigns, or successors in interest, and all other interested parties to the, below described property Last known addresses: FS 119 Mortgage Holder(s): N/A Last known address: Reference the structure(s) being situated on a parcel described as: The Northwest1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, less road right of way, lying in Section 8, Township 31 South, Range 28 East, Polk County, Florida. (08-31-28-000000-031030) Together with that certain 1989 mobile home First Publication Date: March 18, 2026 TAKE NOTICE: that pursuant to Polk County Ordinance 11-007, the Polk County Building Official has determined that the structure(s) referenced above qualifies as dilapidated as defined in the Ordinance. Required corrective action: The structure(s) must be demolished and the debris must be removed to an authorized landfill or the structure(s) must be substantially repaired by 04/17/2026. If the dilapidated structure(s) is not demolished or substantially repaired by the date set forth above, the structure(s) shall be demolished by Polk County. Should you fail to demolish or substantially repair the dilapidated structure(s) by date set forth above, please be advised that you may wish to remove all personal property and site improvements from the subject property. Assessment of Costs: The costs for the demolition, the removal of debris and/or any costs incurred by Polk County after the property owner failed to demolish or repair the structure to comply to the Florida Building Code by the date set forth above, shall be assessed against the property upon which the structure is situated. If not satisfied within two (2) years, the Board of County Commissioners may authorize the lien to be foreclosed. Note: If Polk County, or a vendor under contract from Polk County, demolishes the structure(s), the demolition will include the removal of all signs of human habitation. This includes debris, trash (excluding hazardous materials), tires, building materials, septic tanks, all structures, primary structure, sheds, garages, doghouses, etc., slabs, footers, driveways (up to the road), and all fences (except those which divide the property from an adjoining property). The property will be brought to a raked-site basis. If there are any questions as to what the demolition will include, it is the owners responsibility to contact the Demolition Department for clarification. Please take notice that if the property contains a pool or septic tank these structures will be crushed and filled in as part of the demolition. In order to repair or demolish any structures, you must first obtain a building or demolition permit from the Building Department. Please take notice if you pull a demolition or building permit, you are still required to complete the demolition or repairs by the date set forth herein. Your time to demolish or repair is not extended by the six (6) month period under the Florida Building Code or stated in the permit to complete the permitted work. You must call the Demolition Office when the structure has been substantially repaired or demolished. Request for Extension: Upon request, the time to demolish or repair the structure may be extended for good cause. In order to receive an extension of time, you must send a request in writing stating the basis of the request addressed to Attention: Code Enforcement Support and Demolition Manager, Polk County Code Enforcement Division, P.O. Box 9005, Drawer CS03, Bartow, Florida 33831-9005. If the request for extension is not granted within five (5) days of receipt by the Demolition Manager it shall be deemed denied. Appeal: You have the right to appeal the determination of the Building Official to the Polk County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate by filing a written request for hearing within ten (10) days of the Notice of Demolition being published. The written request must be sent to Attention: Code Enforcement Support and Demolition Manager, Polk County Code Enforcement Division, P.O. Box 9005, Drawer CS03, Bartow, Florida 33831-9005, accompanied by a certified check or money order in the amount $25 (twenty-five dollars) for the appeal fee. Failure to appeal or to appear before the Special Magistrate shall be deemed a waiver of the owners rights to appeal this administrative action. Any questions regarding this Notice of Demolition may be directed to the following: Kimberley Siler, Demolition Technician or Tanya L. Tucker, Code Enforcement Support & Demolition Manager Code Enforcement Division, Public Safety Group P. O. Box 9005, Drawer CS03 Bartow, Florida 33831-9005 (863) 534-6054 Date 3/12/26 March 18, 25, 2026 206039

POLK COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMUNITY WORKSHOP COUNTY SEEKS COMMUNITYS INPUT ON POLK COUNTY RAINFALL STUDY TO ADDRESS EXTREME RAINFALL AS PART OF THE COUNTYS VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT What: Virtual Public Workshop Topics: Polk County Extreme Rainfall Study Vulnerability Assessment Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 11:000 AM to 11:30 AM Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21937088889060?p=qdI2rT0UhMt8RUs3hn Meeting ID: 219 370 888 890 60 Passcode: E7gy6df7 Dial in by phone +1 929-341-2308,,64656162# United States, New York City Find a local number Phone conference ID: 646 561 62# Polk County will hold a virtual workshop to seek community feedback and input about both the future of the County and strategies to address extreme rainfall impacts in Polk County. The workshop is open to the public and all interested persons are encouraged to attend. Elected officials may be in attendance. EXTREME RAINFALL STUDY - VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT: Polk County is also requesting public input on the findings of its Extreme Rainfall Study, conducted as part of the Countys Vulnerability Assessment funded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The study evaluates projected impacts from future extreme rainfall events and associated flooding throughout Polk County, including the municipalities of Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, Dundee, Eagle Lake, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Highland Park, Hillcrest Heights, Lake Alfred, Lake Hamilton, Lakeland, Lake Wales, Mulberry, Polk City, and Winter Haven. Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to review study results, ask questions, and provide feedback to help inform future resilience and planning efforts. Project contact: Curtis Knowles, cknowles@cfrpc.org or at (863) 534-7130 ext. 124. Public participation is solicited is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, income, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the CFRPC Title VI/Nondiscrimination Coordinator, Indihra Chambers, (863)534-7130, or via Florida Relay Service 711, or by email: ichambers@cfrpc.org at least three (3) days before the workshop. La participacin pblica es solicitada sin distincin de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, discapacidad, religin o situacin familiar. Las personas que requieren asistencia bajo la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) o la traduccin de idiomas, de forma gratuita deben ponerse en contacto con la Coordinadora de Ttulo VI / No Discriminacin/ADA, Indihra Chambers, CFRPC a (863)534-7130, oa travs de el Transmisin de la Florida 711, o por correo electronico ichambers@cfrpc.org al menos tres (3) das antes del evento o reunion. March 13 Online, 18 Print, 2026 206017

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that: DAY INVESTMENT AND CONSULTING LLC, the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No. 13454 Year of Issuance: 2023 Tax Deed Number:01079-2025 Description of Property: BEG SE COR OF SEC RUN N 756.65 FT N 80 DEG 11 MIN 30 SEC W 566.40 FT TO PT ON CURVE NWLY ALONG CURVE 1091.89 FT N 25 DEG 35 MIN 50 SEC W 50 FT N 64 DEG 24 MIN 10 SEC E 30 FT TO POB RUN N 64 DEG 24 MIN 10 SEC E 330 FT S 25 DEG 35 MIN 50 SEC E 50 FT S 64 DEG 24 MIN 10 SEC W 330 FT N 25 DEG 35 MIN 50 SEC W 50 FT TO POB BEING LOT 186 OF UNREC COMM HIGHLANDS EAST SUBJECT TO 2025 TAXES Parcel ID: 28-32-30-0000-0002-1060 Property Address: AVON PARK CUTOFF RD FROSTPROOF FL, 33843 United States Name in which Assessed: DORIS L CABLE HARVEY R CABLE All of said property being in the county of Polk, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.polk.realtaxdeed.com on: March 19th, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. or any subsequently scheduled sale date. Dated this 13th day of March, 2026 Signature Stacy M. Butterfield Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, Florida (SEAL) Date of Publication: 03/11/2026. WARNING THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN, IN WHICH YOU HAVE A LEGAL INTEREST, OR IS CONTIGUOUS TO YOUR PROPERTY. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON 19th DAY OF MARCH, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. UNLESS BACK TAXES ARE PAID. Make all payments to the Tax Collector of Polk County. Payment must be in the form of cashier's check or money order and made payable to: Tax Collector, Polk County. To receive further information regarding the scheduled auction, contact the Polk County Clerk, Tax Deed Department, at P.O. Box 9000, Drawer CC-8, Bartow, FL 33831-9000 or by phone at (863)534-4528 March 18, 2026 205999

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF BARTOW CITY COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Bartow will hold a public hearing at a Regular City Commission meeting on April 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at City Hall, 450 N. Wilson Ave., Bartow, Florida to consider the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO: 2026-03 - AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CITY OF BARTOWS ANTI-LITTER ORDINANCE; AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 38 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BARTOW; SPECIFICALLY UPDATING SECTIONS DEALING WITH DEFINITIONS AND THE CLEANLINESS OF THE EXTERIOR OF COMMERCIAL BUSINESS SPACES; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for review in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall complex located at 450 N. Wilson Avenue, Bartow, Florida, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (EST), Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested parties may examine it there or appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the application. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time, and place of any continuation of these or continued public hearings may be announced during the hearing and that no further notices regarding this matter will be published. Please be advised that if you desire to appeal any decisions made as a result of the above hearing or meeting, you will need a record of the proceedings and in some cases, a verbatim record is required. You must make your own arrangements to produce this record. (F.S. 286.0105) The Commission may continue the public hearing(s) to other dates and times as it deems necessary. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and F.S. 286.26, persons with disabilities or physical impairments who need special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerks Office 48 hours in advance of the meeting at 863-534-0100. If hearing or voice impaired contact Florida Relay at 7-1-1 for assistance. March 18, 2026 205989

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT FRANCIS SCHOFIELD JR. Deceased. File No. 2025-CP-002907-A000-BA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Robert Francis Schofield Jr., Deceased, whose date of death was July 5, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 9000, Bartow, FL 33831. The names and addresses of the co-Personal Representatives and the co-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 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 March 18, 2026. Co-Personal Representatives: Derek Robert Schofield 5421 Glenmore Drive Lakeland, FL 33813 Peter Keith Schofield 5 Sevinor Road Lynnfield, MA 01940 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: Landon J. Schneider Florida Bar Number 1032223 Reed Mawhinney & Link 53 Lake Morton Drive, Suite 100 Lakeland, FL 33801 Telephone: (863) 687-1771 Fax: (863) 687-1775 E-Mail: landon@polklawyer.com Secondary E-Mail: probate@polklawyer.com March 18, 25, 2026 205981

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: THE ESTATE OF KNOWLTON STEVEN SHELNUT Deceased. File No. 2026-CP-000703-A000-BA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Knowlton Steven Shelnut, Deceased, whose date of death was February 10, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 225 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. 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 March 18, 2026. Personal Representative: Margaret Shelnut 915 E Highland Dr. Lakeland, Florida 33813 Attorney for Personal Representative: Sky E. Jones Florida Bar Number 1059199 Andrew M. Reed Attorney Florida Bar Number: 10756 Reed Mawhinney & Link 53 Lake Morton Drive, Suite 100 Lakeland, FL 33801 Telephone: (863) 687-1771 Fax: (863) 687-1775 E-Mail: sky@polklawyer.com Secondary E-Mail: probate@polklawyer.com March 18, 25, 2026 205979