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, February 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, to consider the following ordinance: ZA-03-2026 - An Ordinance of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, amending Chapter 26, Punta Gorda Code, the City of Punta Gorda Land Development Regulations, to allow for minor expansion of the General Single-Family and General Multi-Family zoning districts; amending Article 3, Regulating Districts, Section 3.4, GS, General Single-Family Residential District, and Section 3.5, GM, General Multi-Family Residential District; providing for findings; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Said hearings 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 general-purpose 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. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, the location of this public hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you are a person with 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. Interpreters for the hearing impaired (TTY 941-575-3326) or non-English speaking citizens and any other special accommodations can be requested by contacting the Human Resources Manager/Non- Discrimination Coordinator whose address is 326 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950, whose telephone number is 941-575-3308, and whose email is humres@pgorda.us at least two (2) calendar days prior to the meeting. SARA WELCH, CMC CITY CLERK CITY OF PUNTA GORDA Publish: 02/06/26 102469 3982193

CITY OF PUNTA GORDA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING YOU ARE HEREBY notified that the Punta Gorda Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. and the Punta Gorda City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard to consider the following request: V-09-2025: A request by Lawrence Anthony Hopkins and Chantal Hopkins, Property Owners, for a 20-foot setback variance pursuant to Chapter 26, Section 16.10, Punta Gorda Code, to allow a 5-foot setback from the rear property line instead of the required 20 feet for a proposed in-ground pool, deck, and pool enclosure at 64 Sabal Drive, Punta Gorda, Florida. LEGAL: Lot 10, Block 12, Punta Gorda Isles, Section 4, Florida, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 5, Pages 45A and 45B, of the Public Records of Charlotte County, Florida A/K/A: 64 Sabal Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 PGI 004 0012 0010 CHARLOTTE COUNTY PARCEL ID: 412211328005 Said hearings will be held in the Laishley Community Room at 120 Laishley Court, Unit 111, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Any persons desiring to be heard on this matter may appear at the above time and place. If an appeal is to be made of any decision made at this meeting, a verbatim record of the proceeding may be required. A copy of this notice and the associated public hearing documents are available for inspection at the Office of the City Clerk located 117 Herald Court, Unit 211, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statute 286.26, the location of this public hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you are a person with 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. Interpreters for the hearing impaired (TTY 941-575-5013) or non-English speaking citizens and any other special accommodations can be requested by contacting the Human Resources Manager/Non-Discrimination Coordinator whose address is 126 Harvey Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, whose telephone number is (941) 575-3308, and whose email address is humres@pgorda.us , at least two (2) calendars days prior to the meeting. SARA WELCH, CMC CITY CLERK CITY OF PUNTA GORDA Publish: 02/06/26 102469 3982187

CITY OF PUNTA GORDA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING YOU ARE HEREBY notified that the Punta Gorda Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. and the Punta Gorda City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard to consider the following request: V-08-2025: A request by Bowman Consulting Group, LTD, Applicant and Agent, authorized by Michelle Miller as Executive Vice President of NNN GP Corp., the Registered General Partner for NNN REIT, LP, Property Owner, for a variance pursuant to Chapter 26, Section 16.10, Punta Gorda Code, from multiple sections of Chapter 26 pertaining to site and building design requirements, to allow the construction of a drive-thru coffee shop on an approximate 0.78-acre parcel located at 1225 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950. The applicant is requesting a variance from Punta Gorda Code, Chapter 26, Section 3.10(g)(8); and Section 7.4, Subsections (a)(1), (a)(2)a., (a)(2)d., (a)(2)e., (a)(2)f., (a)(3)a., (a)(4)a., (e)(4)., (e)(11)., and (e)(12). LEGAL: All of Block 110; less and except the west 186.00 feet thereof, City of Punta Gorda, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 26, of the public records of Charlotte County, Florida; also less and except a strip 3.00 feet wide off the east side thereof for state road right-of-way; said land is in the north half of Section 07, Township 41 South, Range 23 East. A/K/A: 1225 Tamiami Trail PUG 000 0110 000N CHARLOTTE COUNTY PARCEL ID: 412307177002 Said hearings will be held in the Laishley Community Room at 120 Laishley Court, Unit 111, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Any persons desiring to be heard on this matter may appear at the above time and place. If an appeal is to be made of any decision made at this meeting, a verbatim record of the proceeding may be required. A copy of this notice and the associated public hearing documents are available for inspection at the Office of the City Clerk located 117 Herald Court, Unit 211, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statute 286.26, the location of this public hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you are a person with 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. Interpreters for the hearing impaired (TTY 941-575-5013) or non-English speaking citizens and any other special accommodations can be requested by contacting the Human Resources Manager/Non- Discrimination Coordinator whose address is 126 Harvey Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, whose telephone number is (941) 575-3308, and whose email address is humres@pgorda.us , at least two (2) calendars days prior to the meeting. SARA WELCH, CMC CITY CLERK CITY OF PUNTA GORDA Publish: 02/06/26 102469 3982186

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: Forge & Fandom, located at 17673 Silverspur Dr in the County of Charlotte, City of Punta Gorda, FL 33982 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL. Dated on February 3, 2026 Sole Owner: Christopher Sanchez Publish: 2/6/26 416558 3982185

Public Notice In accordance with Chapter 121.055, Florida Statute, the DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners intends to designate the position of Human Resources Director for inclusion in the Senior Management Class of the Florida Retirement System. This position is filled by an employee who head(s) an organizational unit; or has responsibility to effect or recommend personnel, budget, expenditure, or policy decisions in his or her areas of responsibility. Publish: 1/30/26, 2/6/26 418252 3981544

Public Notice In accordance with Chapter 121.055, Florida Statute, the DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners intends to designate the position of Assistant County Administrator for inclusion in the Senior Management Class of the Florida Retirement System. This position is filled by an employee who head(s) an organizational unit; or has responsibility to effect or recommend personnel, budget, expenditure, or policy decisions in his or her areas of responsibility. Publish: 1/30/26, 2/06/26 418252 3981543

Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 23215 Harborview Rd, Punta Gorda FL, 33980 on 2/19/2026 at 11AM Felicia Billings - household items Dan Foley - Boat trailers Lonnie Kinney- household items The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Publish: 1/30/26, 2/6/26 111034 3981291

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: PROBATE File No. 25001325CP IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD DALE HANDLEY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RICHARD DALE HANDLEY, deceased, whose date of death was February 17, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Charlotte County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 350 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents 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 decedents death by the decedent or the decedents 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 other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 6, 2026. Attorney and Personal Representative: Kelly Cary KELLY CARY, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 878294 Kelly Cary Law, P.A. 101 Variety Tree Circle Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 Telephone: (407) 334-0453 E-Mail: Kelly@KellyCaryLaw.com Publish: 02/06/26, 02/13/26 439139 3981266

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 17960 Paulson Dr Port Charlotte, FL, 33954. 2/19/2026 11:30AM Marcos De Jesus-Household Goods Donald (Don) McBride-Household Goods Marcos De Jesus-Household Goods Rikka Bos-Household Goods The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Publish: 1/30/26, 2/6/26 130345 3981165

Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 540 N Indiana Ave Englewood FL 34223 02/19/2026 12:00 pm Tuong Luong-Household goods, Beach Chair, Luggage, Tote, Baskets, Mirror The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Publish: 1/30/26, 2/6/26 416844 3980656

Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 1001 Executive Ave North Port, FL. 34289 02/19/2026 1:00 PM Jonathan Crane household goods / boxes Donna Howard tool The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property Publish: 1/30/26, 2/6/26 435602 3980653

Extra Space Storage, on behalf of its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 19750 Cochran Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33954 on 02/19/2026 @ 11:30AM John Bauer-Furniture, boxes, sofa, dresser The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse and bid and may recind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Publish: 1/30/26, 2/6/26 426683 3980518