Meeting Notice The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority Board of Supervisors will be conducting the following Committee Meetings on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in the administration building located at 6201 Boca Grande Causeway Placida Florida 33946. • Audit Committee Meeting at 1 p.m. • Finance Committee Meeting at 2 p.m. • Engineering Committee Meeting at 3 p.m. A verbatim record of the proceeding will be necessary to appeal a decision made at the meeting. Publish January 2, 2026

MEETING NOTICE The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. on January 14, 2026, in the St. Andrew’s Chapter House, 380 Gilchrist Avenue, Boca Grande, FL 33921. Back-up materials for public review will be available approximately 10 days prior to the meeting and may be found at www.leegov.com/dcd/Events, the Johann Fust Library, 1040 West 10th Street, Boca Grande, Florida and the Lee County Planning Section, 1500 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL starting December 31, 2025. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call/Review of Affidavit of Publication 2. Approval of Minutes - December 10, 2025 3. Special Certificate of Appropriateness (SCA) Cases A. SCA2025-00026, Stafford Residence, 1160 11th Street East, Boca Grande, FL 33921 Enclose existing deck to living - extend deck and garage 8’ towards the street. A. SCA2025-00027, The Gasparilla Inn Spa, 500 Palm Avenue, Boca Grande, FL 33921 Request to construct a new freestanding spa building at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. 4. Item by Staff A. Pending Historic Cases (where they are in the process) 5. Items by the Public; Board Members 6. Adjournment - Next Meeting Date: February 11, 2026 A verbatim record of the proceeding will be necessary to appeal a decision made at this hearing. Lee County will not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact ADA Coordinator, Ranice Monroe, at (239) 533-0255, ADArequests@leegov.com or Florida Relay Service 711, at least five business days in advance. The agenda can be accessed at the following link approximately 7 days prior to the meeting. http://www.leegov.com/dcd/Events. To receive agendas by e-mail, contact jmiller@leegov.com. Publish January 2, 2026

NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME Notice is hereby given that FAST MD LLC, doing business as FASTMD Healthcare Solutions, located in Hernando County, Florida intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes. Published: Jan. 2, 2026

NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME Notice is hereby given that Investigative Analysis, LLC, doing business as Hernando Process Service, located at: P.O. Box 1244, Brooksville, FL 34605 intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes. Published: Jan. 2, 2026

NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of: HANDYMANNEARME.ORG; Located at: 7341 Spring Hill Drive, 3062; Spring Hill, FL 34611, in Hernando County, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes. Dated at Spring Hill, Florida, this 25th day of December, 2025. By: Mark-Thomas, for: MARK THOMAS GARRETT Published: Jan. 2, 2026 _______________________

Opal Farms SWFWMD Permit Application – 927012 Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Florida Water Management District has received Environmental Resource permit application number 927012 from Southern Citrus Groves LLC, 9804 West Park Village Drive, Tampa, FL 33626. Application received: 11/19/2025. Proposed activity: Residential Development. Project name: Opal Farms. Project size: 203.45 acres. Location: Section(s) 17 Township 23 East, Range 21 South, in Hernando County. Outstanding Florida Water: No. Aquatic preserve: No. The application is available for public inspection Monday through Friday at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or through the “Application & Permit Search Tools” function on the District’s 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 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or submit your request through the District’s 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.” Publish: Jan. 2, 2026 ___________________

Public Notice: Balloon Test for Visual Impact Assessment NOTICE is hereby given that Mattaniah S. Jahn, P.A. on behalf of APC Towers will conduct a balloon test to assess the visual impact of a proposed 199-foot AGL monopole tower at 6259 Faber Dr, Brooksville, FL 34602. DATES: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, through Friday, January 16, 2026. TIME: 7am-10am EDT. HEIGHT: The balloon will be flown to approximately 199 feet (AGL). PURPOSE: To provide visual simulations for the Hernando County Planning Board Review. Residents can view the balloon from Cortez Blvd and Faber Dr. For more information, contact Vicki Clark at 727-773-2221 vclark@thelawmpowered.com. Publish: Jan. 2, 2026 ______________________

CLK25-176 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HERNANDO COUNTY WATERWAYS ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hernando County Waterways Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, beginning at 6:00 P.M., in the Hernando County Lake House, 1202 Kenlake Ave, Spring Hill, FL 34606. The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss boating and waterways related issues in Hernando County, Florida. All meetings are open to the public. Any questions concerning this public meeting should be directed to Carla Burrmann, Natural Resources Manager, Hernando County, 16161 Flight Path Dr., telephone (352) 754-4031. The meeting agenda may be viewed online at https://www.hernandocounty.us/departments/departments-n-z/public-works/aquatic-services/waterways-advisory-committee/agendas-and-minutes. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hernando County Waterways Advisory Committee with regard to any matter considered at such meeting, said person will need a record of the proceeding, and that, for such purpose, said person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Carla Burrmann, Natural Resources Manager, Hernando County, 16161 Flight Path Dr., telephone (352) 754-4031, no later than three (3) days prior to the proceedings. If hearing impaired, please call 1-800-676-3777 for assistance. /s/ Carla Burrmann Natural Resources Manager PUBLISH: January 2, 2026

CLK25-175 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 5:01 pm or soon thereafter, in the Hernando County Government Center, County Commission Chambers, 20 N. Main St. Rm 160, Brooksville, Florida. to consider the following: AN ORDINANCE OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE HERNANDO CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO GROUNDWATER PROTECTION AND SITING; AMENDING SECTION 28-263 PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SECTION 28-265 PROVIDING FOR GROUNDWATER RESOURCE, WELLHEAD AND SPECIAL PROTECTION AREAS; AMENDING SECTION 28-266 PROVIDING PROHIBITIONS WITHIN WELLHEAD AND SPECIAL PROTECTION AREAS; AMENDING SECTION 28-267 PROVIDING GENERAL EXEMPTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 28-268 PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION OF POTENTIAL POLLUTION SOURCES; AMENDING SECTION 28-2699 PROVIDING FOR SINKHOLES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THIS PROPOSED ORDINANCE may be inspected by the public at the Hernando County Utilities Department Administration Building, 2nd Floor, at 15365 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida 34613 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, legal holidays excepted. Please visit www.engagehernando.com/hcudpublicawareness for more information on the proposed Wellhead Protection Areas (WHPAs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs). YOU HAVE A RIGHT to appear and be heard at this public meeting and/or to send any written objections to the County Commissioners, 15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, Florida 34604, before the hearing date. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that if any person decides to appeal against any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to the subject matter of the hearing, that person will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED in the above matter are invited to attend and be heard. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact Jessica Wright, County Administration, 15470 Flight Path Dr, Brooksville, Florida 34604, Telephone 352-754-4002. If hearing impaired, please call 711 for assistance. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA /s/(SEAL) Douglas A. Chorvat, Jr., Cleerk By: Nienke Osinga, Deputy Clerk Publish: January 2, 2026

CLK25-177 NOTICE OF LAND USE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE HERNANDO COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a land use public meeting of the Hernando Board of County Commissioners has been scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, beginning at 9:00 A.M., located at the Hernando County Government Center, 20 North Main Street, Room 160, Brooksville, FL 34601. All cases will be heard thereafter in the order established when the agenda is published. The meeting is open to the public. Any questions concerning this meeting should be directed to the County Administrator’s Office, at (352) 754-4002. This meeting agenda may be viewed online at https://hernandocountyfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If a person decides to appeal any quasi-judicial decision made by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Dave Aura, Risk Management Manager, 15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, FL 34604, (352) 442-7787. If hearing impaired, please call 1-800-676-3777. /s/ Jeffrey Rogers County Administrator Hernando County Administration PUBLISH: January 2, 2026 _______________________

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2022-CA-000642 MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC F/K/A REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff, vs. JOSEPH BELCIK, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 05, 2025, and entered in 2022-CA-000642 of the Circuit Court of the FIFTEENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION is the Plaintiff and JOSEPH BELCIK; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOSEPH BELCIK N/K/A KAYLIN BELCIK; RENEE PAPIA, AS CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN THE ESTATE OF DOMINICK PAPIA, DECEASED; RONALD PAPIA, AS CO- PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN THE ESTATE OF DOMINICK PAPIA, DECEASED; RENEE PAPIA; RONALD PAPIA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; BOCA CHASE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; SWEETWATER AT BOCA CHASE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. are the Defendant(s). Mike Caruso as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https://palmbeach.realforeclose.com, at 10:00 AM, on January 21, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: A PORTION OF PARCEL Q OF THE PLAT ENTITLED SWEETWATER SECTION TWO AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 54, PAGE 91, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 67 AS OF THE PLAT WAIVER OF SWEETWATER SECTION TWO AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 7153, PAGE 316, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 18238 COVINA WAY, BOCA RATON, FL 33498 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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031. Dated this 29 day of December, 2025. ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: _\S\Danielle Salem_ Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com IMPORTANT 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 William Hutchings Jr., MPA, PHR, Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 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. Si usted es una persona minusvlida que necesita algn acomodamiento para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene derecho, sin tener gastos propios, a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Tenga la amabilidad de ponerse en contacto con William Hutchings Jr., MPA, PHR, 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telfono nmero (561) 355-4380, por lo menos 7 das antes de la cita fijada para su comparecencia en los tribunales, o inmediatamente despus de recibir esta notificacin si el tiempo antes de la comparecencia que se ha programado es menos de 7 das; si usted tiene discapacitacin del odo o de la voz, llame al 711. Si ou se yon moun ki enfim ki bezwen akomodasyon pou w ka patisipe nan pwosedi sa, ou kalifye san ou pa gen okenn lajan pou w peye, gen pwovizyon pou jwen kk d. Tanpri kontakte William Hutchings Jr., MPA, PHR, kdonat pwogram Lwa pou ameriken ki Enfim yo nan Tribinal Konte Palm Beach la ki nan 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telefn li se (561) 355 4380 nan 7 jou anvan dat ou gen randevou pou part nan tribinal la, oubyen imedyatman apre ou fin resevwa konvokasyon an si l ou gen pou w part nan tribinal la mwens ke 7 jou; si ou gen pwoblm pou w tande oubyen pale, rele 711. 1/2/2026, 1/9/2026 7914647

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. CACE24005931 UMB BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. ALVARO GUEVARA, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 29, 2025, and entered in CACE24005931 of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTEENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and ALVARO GUEVARA are the Defendant(s). BRENDA D. FORMAN as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.broward.realforeclose.com, at 10:00 AM, on January 20, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 5, BLOCK 4, OF CORAL MANOR THIRD ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 53, PAGE(S) 38, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 317 SE 7TH AVE, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441 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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031. Dated this 29 day of December, 2025. ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: _\S\Danielle Salem_ Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com IMPORTANT If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in third proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Room WW20140, 201 S.E. Sixth Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, 954-831- 7721 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 have a hearing or voice disability you can contact the court through the Florida Relay Service by calling 711. 1/2/2026, 1/9/2026 7914641