SCHEDULE OF 2026 REGULAR MEETINGS The Board of Commissioners of the Highlands County Hospital District will hold the 2026 regular meetings at the Highlands County Commission Board Room 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, on the following dates: February 26, 2026 May 28, 2026 August 27, 2026 November 19, 2026 to discuss regular business of the Hospital District. One or more members of the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners may be present at the meeting. All interested persons are invited to attend. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by the Highlands County Hospital District Board, in public hearing or meeting, is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose 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 Hospital District Board of Highlands County, Florida, 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 Human Resources Manager/ADA/EEO Coordinator, at 863-402-6509 (Voice) or via Florida Relay Services 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. Feb. 15, 2026

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING The Board of Commissioners of the Highlands County Hospital District will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Highlands County Commission Board Room 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, to discuss regular business of the Hospital District. One or more members of the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners may be present at the meeting. All interested persons are invited to attend. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by the Highlands County Hospital District Board, in public hearing or meeting, is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose 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 Hospital District Board of Highlands County, Florida, 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 Human Resources Manager/ADA/EEO Coordinator, at 863-402-6509 (Voice) or via Florida Relay Services 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. Feb. 15, 2026

Sebring Airport Authority and Sebring Regional Airport & Industrial Park Community Redevelopment Agency Regular Board Meeting Date Change Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sebring Airport Authoritys Board of Directors has rescheduled the regular scheduled meeting of Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:30 pm to Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:30 pm. The Meeting will be held in the Hendricks Field Center of the Airside Center located at 128 Authority Lane, Sebring, FL 33870. The Sebring Regional Airport and Industrial Park Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting will be held immediately following the Sebring Airport Authoritys Board Meeting. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board at such meeting or hearing, he will need a verbatim record of the proceedings, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Sebring Airport Authority also gives notice the Chairman of the Board is authorized to cancel or postpone any scheduled meeting by directing the Executive Director to so inform all Board Members, the press and any other necessary parties. Sebring Airport Authority does 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 in, employment of, or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disability Act should contact Jami Olive, Glarner, Sebring Airport Authority, at 863.314.1317. By: Stanley Wells, Chairman Feb. 15, 2026

City of Plant City Plant City, Florida IFB 26-023CM-IFB Municipal Property Demolition 301 West Reynolds Street The City of Plant City, Florida seeks submittals from qualified and experienced respondents to complete all specified requirements in the solicitation documents, which are open for public inspection, question, and submittal online, via the City E-Procurement Portal, located at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/plantcitygov. There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit at 9:00 AM on March 3, 2026, at 301 West Reynolds Street, Pant City, FL 33563. The submittal deadline is not later than 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 19, 2026. The question deadline is not later than 5:00 PM on Monday, March 9, 2026. February 15, 2026 77484

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS HERNANDO COUNTY WILL RECEIVE SEALED BIDS IN THE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT, VIA HERNANDO COUNTYS EPROCUREMENT PORTAL AT http://secure.procurenow.com/portal/hernandocounty, FOR THE FOLLOWING: 25-T01177/GB PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, INSTALLATION, AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR FIRE STATIONS DOORS; UNTIL 10:00 A. M. ON MARCH 16, 2026. 02/15/2026 77473

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 FTP Florida, with a mailing address of 401 Harbor Place Dr. #1308, Tampa, FL 33602, and a principal office located in Hillsborough County, intends to register the said name with the FL Dept. of State, Div. of Corps., Tallahassee, FL. Owner: Finishing Touch Plus, Inc. 2/15/2026 (77395h)

SWFWMD NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Florida Water Management District has received Environmental Resource Permit Application Number 933406 from Hillsborough County Real Estate Department, whose address is 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602. Application received January 16, 2026. The proposed activity includes the construction of an 11,540 square foot County Fire Station with site improvements including utilities, stormwater and parking. Project name: Airport Industrial Fire Station #49, Project size: +/- 1.16 acres. Location: 5516 W. Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL. Section 31, Township 28S, Range 18E in Hillsborough County. Outstanding Florida Water: no. Aquatic preserve: no. The application is available for public inspection Monday through Friday at 7601 US Highway 301, Tampa, FL 33637 or through the Application & Permit Search Tools function on the Districts website at www.watermatters.org/permits/. Interested persons may inspect a copy of the application and submit written comments concerning the application. Comments must include the permit application number and be received within 14 days from the date of this notice. If you wish to be notified of intended agency action or an opportunity to request an administrative hearing regarding the application, you must send a written request referencing the permit application number to the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Regulation Bureau, 7601 US Highway 301, Tampa, FL 33637 or submit your request through the Districts website at www.watermatters.org. The District does not discriminate based on disability. Anyone requiring accommodation under the ADA should contact the Regulation Bureau at (813)985-7481 or 1(800)836-0797, TDD only 1(800)231-6103. February 15, 2026 77387

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hernando County Sheriffs Office in accordance with Florida State Statutes Chapter 705, intends to dispose of lost/ abandoned property in one of the following manners: return to the owner; retain for agency use; trade to another government/ state agency; donate to a charitable organization; sell the property; or dispose. HCSO reserves the right to determine the proper and most effective means of disposal. All persons making claims against said property must show proof of ownership or must be able to identify such property. 2/15/26, 2/22/26 77380

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR CITRUS COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025 CP 001017 A DIVISION: PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF EDWARD JOHN AVILES, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (PUBLICATION AND DIRECT) The administration of the Estate of Edward John Aviles, deceased, who died without a Will on September 28, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Citrus County, Florida, Probate Division, Case No. 2025 CP 001017 A. The name and address of the Personal Representative and Attorney/Resident Agent are set forth below. Pursuant to section 733.702, Florida Statutes, All creditors of the decedent must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. CLAIMS NOT TIMELY FILED ARE BARRED. Personal Representative: Edward Jeremy Stringfellow f/k/a Edward Jeremy Aviles, 17419 119th Ln. SE, #E30, Renton, Washington 98058, jeremys@47northoralsurgery.com Attorney/Resident Agent: Carroll C.G. Sanders, Esq., CGS LAW, P.A., 610 E. Zack St. #110-4219, Tampa, FL 33602, carroll@cgs-law.com Signed this 12th day of February, 2026. CARROLL SANDERS, ESQ. Fla. Bar. No. 52846 CGS LAW, P.A. 610 E. Zack St. #110-4219 Tampa, FL 33602 carroll@cgs-law.com Counsel for Petitioner 02/15/2026, 02/22/2026 77375

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FAMILY LAW DIVISION CASE NO: 17-DR-005701 DIVISION: E IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF NADERGE GARGANO, Petitioner/Former Wife, and CAMILLO GARGANO, Respondent/Former Husband. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT TO: NADERGE GARGANO 9711 Carlsdale Drive Riverview, FL 3357 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Modification of Child Support has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Eileen D. Jacobs, Esq., edjacobs@att.net, P.O. Box 14953, Clearwater, Florida 33766-4953, Attorney for Former Husband, on or before 3/12/2026, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Clerk of Circuit Court, Attn: Family Law Division, Room 101, 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, Florida 33602, before service on the Attorney for Former Husband or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Courts office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Courts office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the Clerks Office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: 2/4/2026. Victor Crist CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Jennifer Taylor {Deputy Clerk} 02/15/2026, 02/22/2026, 03/01/2026, 03/08/2026 77372

City of Tampa RFQ 26-D-00017; HFC AWTP Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Migration and Fiber Replacement Design; Pre-Submission Conference 2 PM, March 2, 2026; Deadline 2 PM, March 19, 2026. Download RFQ at https://www.tampa.gov/contract-administration/programs/architectural-engineering-construction-and- related-rfqs. 2/15/2026 (77345h)