NOTICE OF INTENDED AGENCY ACTION BY THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Notice is given that the Districts Intended Agency Action is approval of a Minor Modification to a Surface Water Management System ERP on 2.483 acres to serve a project known as Villages of Southern Oaks -Meadow View Golf Maintenance Facility. The project is located in Sumter County, Section(s) 12 Township 20 South, Range 23 East. The permit applicant is The Villages Development Company, LLC; Brandon Matulka, Mgr. whose address is Dzuro & Assoc. MS-2234, 7580 Middleton Dr, Middleton, FL 34762. The Permit No. is 43043740.092. The file(s) pertaining to the project referred to above is available for inspection Monday through Friday, except for legal holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899. NOTICE OF RIGHTS Any person whose substantial interests are affected by the Districts action regarding this permit may request an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), of the Uniform Rules of Procedure. A request for hearing must (1) explain how the substantial interests of each person requesting the hearing will be affected by the Districts action, or final action (2) state all material facts disputed by each person requesting the hearing or state that there are no disputed facts; and (3) otherwise comply with Chapter 28-106, F.A.C. A request for hearing must be filed with and received by the Agency Clerk of the District at the Districts Brooksville address, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899 within 21 days of publication of this notice (or within 14 days for an Environmental Resource Permit Application with Proprietary Authorization for the use of Sovereign Submerged Lands). Failure to file a request for hearing within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to request a hearing under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the District's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice of final agency action. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the District on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above. Mediation pursuant to Section 120.573, F.S., to settle an administrative dispute regarding the District's action in this matter is not available prior to the filing of a request for hearing. #1284675 December 21, 2025

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) RFP 26-046, CEI Services for Combee Academy SRTS Sidewalk and Street Lighting FPID #446549-1-68-01 Polk County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida is soliciting proposals for construction engineering inspection services for the Combee Academy sidewalk project. Services under this contract will be in compliance with Section 287.055 of the Florida Statutes referred to as the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). Polk Countys Procurement Procedures Manual outlines the Procedures for Contracting for Professional Services Covered by CCNA. This project is federally funded with assistance from the FDOT. By submitting a response, the Consultant certifies that they are in compliance with FDOT procedures and that no principle is presently suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation on this transaction by any Federal Department or Agency. This document is issued by Polk County (the County) which is the sole distributor of this RFP and all addenda and changes to the RFP documents. The County shall record its responses to inquiries and provide any supplemental instructions or additional documents pertaining to this RFP in the form of written addenda to the RFP. The County shall post all such addenda, together with any other information pertaining to this RFP, on the Countys website at https://www.polk-county.net /business/procurement/. It is the sole responsibility of each Proposer to review the website prior to submitting a responsive proposal (a Proposal) to this RFP to ensure that that the Proposer has obtained all available instructions, addenda, changes, supporting documents, and any other information pertaining to this RFP. Completed proposals will be due at the Procurement Division 330 W. Church Street, Bartow, FL 33830 prior to 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Contact Ken Brush kenbrush@polk-county.net for more information. 12/21/25 11931578

REQUEST FOR LEGAL SERVICES TOWN OF DUNDEE TOWN COMMISSION The Town of Dundee, Florida, is seeking Letters of Interest from qualified attorneys or law firms to provide municipal legal services. The selected attorney or firm will serve as Town Attorney and provide general legal counsel to the Town Commission, Town Manager, and Town staff. Interested firms shall send a letter of interest outlining the firms experience in providing municipal legal services and any other specialties applicable to municipal operations. A list of current or past client references shall be included. All letters of interest and documentation shall be directed to Ken Cassel, Town Manager at 202 E Main Street, Dundee, Florida, 33838. Submittals may be sent electronically to the Town Clerk, Erica Anderson, EAnderson@townofdundee.com. All submissions shall be due to the town Clerk by Monday, January 19, 2026. All responses shall be gathered and presented to the Town Commission for review. Firms shall be available on February 10, 2026, for a public interview with the Town Commission. It is anticipated that the Town Commission will make a decision that evening and authorize the mayor to execute an engagement letter and hourly rates with the selected firm. Any inquiries shall be directed to the Town Manager through the Town Clerk, Erica Anderson, at EAnderson@townofdundee.com or by phone at 863-438-8330 ext. 258 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statute, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Town Clerks Office, P.O. Box 1000, 202 East Main Street, Dundee, FL 33838, in writing not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding. December 17,21,24,28,31,2025 11917804

PUBLIC NOTICE The Department of Corrections will enter into a contract to lease office space at: 3810 South Florida Avenue, Suite 110, Lakeland, Florida 33813. The space will be used to house a Probation and Parole Office to supervise Adult Probation and Parole offenders. The lease will commence November 1, 2026. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this proposed lease, you may contact the Department of Corrections Representative at: Bridget Ash, GOC II Department of Corrections Office of Community Corrections 501 S. Calhoun Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Telephone (850) 717-3420 Email: bridget.ash@ fdc.myflorida.com This public notice has been placed in accordance with Section 945.28, F.S. 12/14, 12/21/25 #11908355

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under fictitious name of TrainingDogsWithLaura located at 15905 SE 27th Ave in the County of Marion in the City of Summerfield, FL 34491, intends to register the said name with theDivision of Corporations of The Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Summerfield, Florida, this 17th, day of December, 2025. Owner, Laura Coomes December 21 2025 LSAR0427039

NOTICE OF AGENCY ACTION TAKEN BY THE ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Notice is given that the following permit was issued on December 16, 2025: Ocala Opportunity Investment, Inc., 2330 NE 8th Rd Ocala, FL 34470. Permit# 240157-1. The project is located in Marion County, Section 9, Township 15 South, Range 22 East. The permit authorizes the construction and operation of a Stormwater Management System for a 1.35-acre project known as Hilltop Manor. The receiving water body is a land locked basin. A person whose substantial interests are or may be affected has the right to request an administrative hearing by filing a written petition with the St. Johns River Water Management District (District). Pursuant to Chapter 28-106 and Rule 40C-1.1007, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), the petition must be filed (received) either by delivery at the office of the District Clerk at District Headquarters, P.O. Box 1429, Palatka FL 32178-1429 (4049 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177) or by e-mail with the District Clerk at Clerk@sjrwmd.com, within twenty-one (21) days of newspaper publication of the notice of District decision (for those persons to whom the District does not mail or email actual notice). A petition must comply with Sections 120.54(5)(b)4. and 120.569(2)(c), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapter 28-106, F.A.C. The District will not accept a petition sent by facsimile (fax). Mediation pursuant to Section 120.573, F.S., may be available and choosing mediation does not affect your right to an administrative hearing. A petition for an administrative hearing is deemed filed upon receipt of the complete petition by the District Clerk at the District Headquarters in Palatka, Florida during the District's regular business hours. The District's regular business hours are 8 a.m. ? 5 p.m., excluding weekends and District holidays. Petitions received by the District Clerk after the District's regular business hours shall be deemed filed as of 8 a.m. on the District's next regular business day. The District's acceptance of petitions filed by e-mail is subject to certain conditions set forth in the District's Statement of Agency Organization and Operation (issued pursuant to Rule 28-101.001, Florida Administrative Code), which is available for viewing at www.sjrwmd.com. These conditions include, but are not limited to, the petition being in the form of a PDF or TIFF file and being capable of being stored and printed by the District. Further, pursuant to the District's Statement of Agency Organization and Operation, attempting to file a petition by facsimile (fax) is prohibited and shall not constitute filing. The right to an administrative hearing and the relevant procedures to be followed are governed by Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code, and Rule 40C1.1007, Florida Administrative Code. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means the District's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice. Failure to file a petition for an administrative hearing within the requisite time frame shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing. (Rule 28-106.111, F.A.C.). If you wish to do so, please visit http://www.sjrwmd.com/nor_dec/ to read the complete Notice of Rights to determine any legal rights you may have concerning the District's decision(s) on the permit application(s) described above. You can also request the Notice of Rights by contacting the Director of Office of Records and Regulatory Support, 4049 Reid St., Palatka, FL 32177- 2529, tele. no. (386)329-4570. December 21 2025 LSAR0426331

IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE FIFTH JUDICIALCIRCUITIN AND FORMARION COUNTY, FLORIDA Case Number: 2025-CA-002520 IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: One (1) 2024 Honda CBR650 (VIN: MLHRH1558R5000867) NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ALL PERSONS who claim an interest in the following property: One (1) 2024 Honda CBR650, VIN: MLHRH1558R5000867, which was seized because said property is alleged to be contraband as de-fined by Sections 932.701(2)(a)(1-6), Florida Statutes, by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Florida Highway Patrol, on or about October 28, 2025, in Marion County, Florida. Any owner, entity, bona fide lienholder, or person in possession of the property when seized has the right to request an adversarial preliminary hearing for a probable cause determination within fifteen (15) days of initial receipt of notice, by providing such request to Re-becca Pettit, Deputy Chief Counsel, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 7322 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32205, by certified mail return re-ceipt requested. A complaint for forfeiture has been filed in the above styled court. 11928809

NOTICE OF AGENCY ACTION TAKEN BY THE ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Notice is given that the following permit was issued on DECEMBER 16, 2025: (Name and address of applicant) BELLEHAVEN DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC, 1415 SW 17TH ST, OCALA, FL 34471-1234, permit#194489-7. The project is located in MARION County, Section 30, Township 16 South, Range 23 East. The permit authorizes a surface water management system on +/- 126 acres for BELLEHAVEN DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC, 1415 SW 17TH ST, OCALA, FL 34471-1234 known as BELLEHAVEN PHASE 1 & 4. The receiving water body is LAND LOCKED BASIN. A person whose substantial interests are or may be affected has the right to request an administrative hearing by filing a written petition with the St. Johns River Water Management District (District). Pursuant to Chapter 28-106 and Rule 40C-1.1007, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), the petition must be filed (received) either by delivery at the office of the District Clerk at District Headquarters, P.O. Box 1429, Palatka FL 32178-1429 (4049 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177) or by e-mail with the District Clerk at Clerk@sjrwmd.com, within twenty-one (21) days of newspaper publication of the notice of District decision (for those persons to whom the District does not mail or email actual notice). A petition must comply with Sections 120.54(5)(b)4. and 120.569(2)(c), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapter 28-106, F.A.C. The District will not accept a petition sent by facsimile (fax). Mediation pursuant to Section 120.573, F.S., may be available and choosing mediation does not affect your right to an administrative hearing. A petition for an administrative hearing is deemed filed upon receipt of the complete petition by the District Clerk at the District Headquarters in Palatka, Florida during the District's regular business hours. The District's regular business hours are 8 a.m. ? 5 p.m., excluding weekends and District holidays. Petitions received by the District Clerk after the District's regular business hours shall be deemed filed as of 8 a.m. on the District's next regular business day. The District's acceptance of petitions filed by e-mail is subject to certain conditions set forth in the District's Statement of Agency Organization and Operation (issued pursuant to Rule 28-101.001, Florida Administrative Code), which is available for viewing at www.sjrwmd.com. These conditions include, but are not limited to, the petition being in the form of a PDF or TIFF file and being capable of being stored and printed by the District. Further, pursuant to the District's Statement of Agency Organization and Operation, attempting to file a petition by facsimile (fax) is prohibited and shall not constitute filing. The right to an administrative hearing and the relevant procedures to be followed are governed by Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code, and Rule 40C- 1.1007, Florida Administrative Code. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means the District's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice. Failure to file a petition for an administrative hearing within the requisite time frame shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing. (Rule 28-106.111, F.A.C.). If you wish to do so, please visit http://www.sjrwmd.com/nor_dec/ to read the complete Notice of Rights to determine any legal rights you may have concerning the District's decision(s) on the permit application(s) described above. You can also request the Notice of Rights by contacting the Director of Office of Records and Regulatory Support, 4049 Reid St., Palatka, FL 32177- 2529, tele. no. (386)329-4570. December 21 2025 LSAR0426159

NOTICE Effective January 1, 2026, Grodonoff Nelson, DO, will no longer be practicing at HCA Florida Ocala Primary Care located at 2300 SE 17th Street, Suite 402, Ocala, FL 34471. HCA Florida Ocala Primary Care remains open. To obtain medical records, please call (352) 351-0120. 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/25, 1/7/26

NOTICE OF INTENDED DISPOSITIONOF LOST PROPERTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to chapter 705, Florida Statutes, that the Ocala Police Department is in possession of the following articles of lost property and intends to dispose of the property as described in the Florida Statute. Any questions or information regarding the listed property contact the Technical Services Section at 352-369-7050. No Owners Porsche Key Fob Blue Motorola cell phone Black Samsung A16 phone Blue Summit 5G Phone Owners Black Gettysburg Safe, Red lighter,USB-M. Dada Black Iphone, 2009 Toyota Camry- A. Santos Currency, Gold jewelry, Coach bag D. Kincaid Ipad 8th Generation A. Kunz Black trash bag with personal items C. Hardy Currency, Blue tote with Baseball cards C. McTiernan Wallet, Currency, Credit Cards, - K. Morales Misc. Property R. Morrow FL Driver License K. Farrell Social Security Card K. Gravitz Credit Cards, Driver License, Wallet R. Miller Samsung Phone- K. Hickey Black Bike- J. Russell Social Security Card, Birth Certificate T. McGill Computer Equipment, Badge N. Robbinson Nike Bookbag, Debit Card, Currency N. Keller Currency, Pendent, Silver Watch, Bracelet Gold necklace T. Hurst Black Backpack D. Werner (2) Knives P. Cottone Misc. Property S. Marshall Gray Backpack C. Rose KY Drivers License J. Chastain Knife, misc. items A. Arbuckle Wallet, credit cards R. Williams Wallet, credit cards J. Wolf Purple/Gray bag, credit cards E. Sloane Credit Card J. Stump Mongoose Bike M. Rodriguez Wallet, SS Card, FL ID Card, Health Card C. Lesick Clothing K. Mason Black Backpack S. Schorb 11907453