State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Notice of Intent to Issue Permit The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its intent to issue a permit to Charlotte County Utilities Department, Dave Watson, 3100 Loveland Blvd, Port Charlotte, Florida 33980 to construct and operate four new supplemental treatment units designed to provide additional treatment capacity. This modification will increase the permitted capacity of the treatment facility from 0.500 MGD, AADF to 0.673 MGD, AADF. The facility is located at latitude 26o 46 22.7383N, longitude 82o 2 6.9166 W, on 17430 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda, Florida 33955-4277 in Charlotte County. The Department has assigned permit file number FLA014083-024-DW1P to the proposed project. The intent to issue and application file are available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Departments South District Office, 2295 Victoria Ave, Suite 364, Ft Myers, Florida 33901-3875, at phone number (239)344-5600 NOTICE OF RIGHTS The Department will issue the permit unless a petition for an administrative hearing is timely filed under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., before the deadline for filing a petition. On the filing of a timely and sufficient petition, this action will not be final and effective until further order of the Department. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the hearing process may result in a modification of the agency action or even denial of the application. Petition for Administrative Hearing A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Departments action may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Pursuant to Rules 28-106.201 and 28-106.301, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), a petition for an administrative hearing must contain the following information: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agencys file or identification number, if known; (b) The name, address, any e-mail address, any facsimile number, and telephone number of the petitioner, if the petitioner is not represented by an attorney or a qualified representative; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioners representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioners substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts that the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agencys proposed action; (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agencys proposed action, including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action that the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agencys proposed action. The petition must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, or via electronic correspondence at Agency_Clerk@FloridaDEP.gov A copy of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing. Time Period for Filing a Petition In accordance with Rule 62-110.106(3), F.A.C., petitions for an administrative hearing by the applicant and persons entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of publication of the notice or within 14 days of receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. The failure to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that persons right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. Extension of Time Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the Departments action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time. Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, or via electronic correspondence at Agency_Clerk@FloridaDEP.gov, before the deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is acted upon. Mediation Mediation is not available in this proceeding. Publish: 03/04/26, 03/11/26 163352 3984304

Holiday Park Park & Recreation has scheduled a Communications Committee Meeting on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 @ 9:00am at the Phase 2 Dart Room, located at 5001 Palena Boulevard, North Port, Fl 34287. Publish: 03/02/26 150177 3984286

Notice to intent City of North Port, Sarasota County Florida To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provision of Chapter 177, Florida Statutes, that Vladislav Zalov and Kaitlyn Zalov, the property owners, intend to petition the City of North Port to vacate 10-foot utility and drainage easements from back end of the property located at 5270 Halkett Terrace, North Port, FL 34286 on Lot 1 Block 1538 31ST Addition to the Port Charlotte Subdivision, according to the plat thereof as recorded on plat book 12, pages 20, 20A, through 20BB, of the public records of Sarasota County, Florida. Publish: 03/02/26, 03/09/26 395956 3984279

CITY OF PUNTA GORDA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CHANGE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS YOU ARE HEREBY notified in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, that the City of Punta Gorda Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and the City of Punta Gorda City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, to consider the following ordinance: ZA-02-2026 - An Ordinance of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, Amending Chapter 26, Punta Gorda Code, the City of Punta Gorda Land Development Regulations, to establish size-based standards for the parking and storage of trailers and recreational vehicles; amending Article 8, Standards of General Applicability, Section 8.10, Parking of Trucks, Trailers, and Recreational Vehicles; Providing for administrative implementation; Providing for a savings clause; Providing for severability; Providing for conflicts; and Providing for an effective date. Said hearing will be held in the Laishley Community Room at 120 Laishley Court, Unit 111, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. All interested persons and affected units of general purpose government shall be given an opportunity to appear at the hearing and present oral or written comments on the petition. Any persons or affected unit of generalpurpose local government, who wish to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this public hearing will need a record of the proceedings. For that purpose, the person or unit of general-purpose local government may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made that includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Copies of the petition, department reports and proposed ordinance are open to public inspection at the office of the Office of the City Clerk, located at 117 Herald Court, Unit 211, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, 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, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Human Resources Manager/Non-Discrimination Coordinator whose address is 126 Harvey Street, Second Floor, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, Ph: (941) 575-3308, humres@cityofpuntagordafl.com, within 2 working days of your receipt of this meeting notification; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771. Sara Welch, CMC City Clerk City of Punta Gorda, Florida 03/02/26 434110 3984122

PUBLIC NOTICE ENGLEWOOD WATER DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING CONTAINING EXECUTIVE SESSION Notice is hereby given that Englewood Water District will hold a public Special Meeting, with a portion conducted as a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, to discuss settlement negotiations and/or litigation strategy related to pending litigation involving the District. Date: March 3, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. (estimated duration: 2 hours) Location: Englewood Water District, 201 Selma Avenue, Englewood, FL 34223 The executive session portion is closed to the public. Attendance will be limited to the Board, the Districts attorneys and co-counsel, the District Administrator, and a certified court reporter. A verbatim record will be prepared and will become a public record upon conclusion of the litigation. This notice is published in compliance with the Florida Sunshine Law. Publish dateS: 2/28 and 3/2 251809 3983722

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold (for certified funds only) by Monster Self Storage Port Charlotte, 325 Glancy Ln, Port Charlotte, FL. 33952 to satisfy a lien on March 10,2026 at approx. 10:00am at www.storageauctions.com. Jessica Umphries Julio Marques Publish: 02/23/26, 03/02/26 437293 3983079

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA FORT MYERS DIVISION 2:25-cv-985-SPC-NPM IN ADMIRALTY MASCARO MARINE, LLC, JOSEPH MASCARO, and LUCA MASCARO, Plaintiffs, V. UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE TO ALL POTENTIAL CLAIMANTS As the owners of a 2024 32 Sportsman Boats vessel, Hull ID# SMNKC143B424 (the vessel) and pursuant to 46 U.S.C 30501, et seq., and Supplemental Rule F of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure-MASCARO MARINE, LLC and JOSEPH MASCARO and LUCA MASCARO filed a complaint on October 20, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida seeking exoneration from, or limitation of, any liability concerning any and all personal injury, property damage, destruction, or other losses arising out of or related to an accident when the vessel came into contact with an individual, Hayden Gott, on or about May 24, 2025, in the vicinity of the Boca Grande Pass in the territorial waters in or near Charlotte County, Florida, as more fully described in the complaint. The court has accepted a letter of undertaking as interim security for all claims against the plaintiffs and the vessel. Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 30511(c), all claims and proceedings against the owner related to the matter in question shall cease. By April 10, 2026, all persons or entities claiming damage for any and all loss, destruction, injuries, and/or death allegedly as a result of the occurrences and happenings recited in the complaint must file their respective claims with the clerk of this court and serve copies thereof on plaintiffs counsel. By the same date, all persons or entities presenting claims and desiring to contest the allegations of the complaint must file an answer to the complaint in this court and must serve copies thereof on plaintiffs counsel or be defaulted. Service on plaintiffs counsel may be made by delivery or mail to Charles S. Davant, Esquire and Brandon Bushway, Esquire, Davant Law, P.A., 100 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 440, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, telephone number (954) 414-0400. DATED:February 10, 2026 Elizabeth Warren, CLERK By: Ashleigh Levi Deputy Clerk Publish: 03/02/26, 03/09/26, 03/16/26, 03/23/26 439181 3982673

NOTICE OF APPLICATION OR TAX DEED 25-1135 SEC. 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BUFFALO BILL, LLC the holder of the following certificate has filed the said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No.: 2023-5277 Year of Issuance: 6/1/2023 Tax ID: ID: 402230157014 Description of Property: PCH 037 2222 0027 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 37 BLK 2222 LT 27 Name in which assessed: LEVI, SHIMON, EACH AN UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST; HARUSH, BERNARD BEN, EACH AN UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST All of said property being in the County of Charlotte, State of Florida. Unless the said certificate shall be redeemed according to the law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at www.charlotte.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes at 9:00 A.M., or thereafter on 24th day of March, 2026. Dated this 5th day of February, 2026 Roger D. Eaton Clerk of the Circuit Court PUBLISH: 02/16/2026, 02/23/26, 03/02/26, 03/09/26 BASE BID AMOUNT: 8,588.31 REDEMPTION AMOUNT: 8,594.56 P.O. No.: 2501135 208144 3982668

NOTICE OF APPLICATION OR TAX DEED 25-1134 SEC. 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BUFFALO BILL, LLC the holder of the following certificate has filed the said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No.: 2023-5338 Year of Issuance: 6/1/2023 Tax ID: ID: 402230401003 Description of Property: PCH 037 2181 0026 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 37 BLK 2181 LT 26 Name in which assessed: LEVENTURES, LLC All of said property being in the County of Charlotte, State of Florida. Unless the said certificate shall be redeemed according to the law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at www.charlotte.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes at 9:00 A.M., or thereafter on 24th day of March, 2026. Dated this 5th day of February, 2026 Roger D. Eaton Clerk of the Circuit Court PUBLISH: 02/16/2026, 02/23/26, 03/02/26, 03/09/26 BASE BID AMOUNT: 8,769.01 REDEMPTION AMOUNT: 8,775.26 P.O. No.: 2501134 208144 3982667

NOTICE OF APPLICATION OR TAX DEED 25-1133 SEC. 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BUFFALO BILL, LLC the holder of the following certificate has filed the said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No.: 2023-5014 Year of Issuance: 6/1/2023 Tax ID: ID: 402224354011 Description of Property: PCH 013 1279 0011 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 13 BLK 1279 LT 11 Name in which assessed: LAMET, FRANCK All of said property being in the County of Charlotte, State of Florida. Unless the said certificate shall be redeemed according to the law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at www.charlotte.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes at 9:00 A.M., or thereafter on 24th day of March, 2026. Dated this 5th day of February, 2026 Roger D. Eaton Clerk of the Circuit Court PUBLISH: 02/16/2026, 02/23/26, 03/02/26, 03/09/26 BASE BID AMOUNT: 2,916.04 REDEMPTION AMOUNT: 2,922.29 P.O. No.: 2501133 208144 3982666

NOTICE OF APPLICATION OR TAX DEED 25-1132 SEC. 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BUFFALO BILL, LLC the holder of the following certificate has filed the said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No.: 2023-5431 Year of Issuance: 6/1/2023 Tax ID: ID: 402301134006 Description of Property: PRS 010 0005 0003 PEACE RIVER SHORES UN 10 BLK 5 LT 3 Name in which assessed: LLINAS, JAIME FRAU All of said property being in the County of Charlotte, State of Florida. Unless the said certificate shall be redeemed according to the law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at www.charlotte.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes at 9:00 A.M., or thereafter on 24th day of March, 2026. Dated this 5th day of February, 2026 Roger D. Eaton Clerk of the Circuit Court PUBLISH: 02/16/2026, 02/23/26, 03/02/26, 03/09/26 BASE BID AMOUNT: 6,203.49 REDEMPTION AMOUNT: 6,209.74 P.O. No.: 2501132 208144 3982665

NOTICE OF APPLICATION OR TAX DEED 25-1131 SEC. 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BUFFALO BILL, LLC the holder of the following certificate has filed the said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No.: 2023-1838 Year of Issuance: 6/1/2023 Tax ID: ID: 402115231019 Description of Property: PCH 057 3092 0006 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 57 BLK 3092 LTS 6 & 7 Name in which assessed: MOULAERT, CLAIRE; MORALES, LORRAINE All of said property being in the County of Charlotte, State of Florida. Unless the said certificate shall be redeemed according to the law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at www.charlotte.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes at 9:00 A.M., or thereafter on 24th day of March, 2026. Dated this 5th day of February, 2026 Roger D. Eaton Clerk of the Circuit Court PUBLISH: 02/16/2026, 02/23/26, 03/02/26, 03/09/26 BASE BID AMOUNT: 10,884.06 REDEMPTION AMOUNT: 10,890.31 P.O. No.: 2501131 208144 3982664