INVITATION TO BID The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners is seeking formal bids for construction services for the NW Second Bunker Avenue Bridge Replacement Project as described within the context of this bid. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. in the Administration Building at 201 E. Oak Street, 1st Floor Boardroom, Arcadia, Florida 34266. Sealed bids are to be submitted no later than 2:00 P.M. on March 12, 2026, to the DeSoto County Purchasing Department, 201 E. Oak Street, Suite 203, Arcadia, Florida 34266. For more information concerning this Bid please e-mail Cindy Talamantez, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Director at c.talamantez@desotobocc.com or call (863) 993-4816. Publish: 02/19/26 101305 3983240

INVITATION TO BID The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Formal Bids for construction services for the DeSoto County Storage Building Project at the Turner Center. Bids must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on February 24, 2026, at the DeSoto County Purchasing Department, 201 E. Oak Street, Suite 203, Arcadia, Florida 34266. For additional information regarding this Invitation to Bid, please contact Cindy Talamantez, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Director, at c.tala mantez@desotobocc.com or (863) 993-4816. Publish: 02/19/26 101305 3983239

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF BID SPECIFICATIONS REQUEST FOR BIDS CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA The County of Charlotte will be receiving sealed bids at the Purchasing Division, Suite 344, Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1094, for: BID NO. 20260289 BAYSHORE GRASS PARKING PHASED IMPROVEMENTS It is the intent of Charlotte County to secure the services of a licensed Contractor to perform hardening improvements to the Bayshore Park parking area, including site clearing, subbase installation, drainage improvements, curb and ditch construction, concrete flumes, and paver installation. Local licenses required: Certified/Registered General There will not be a Pre-Bid Conference for this project. Please send all questions to the email address below. BID OPENING: 2:00 p.m., March 25, 2026 PURCHASING DIVISION CONFERENCE ROOM Bid Documents may be obtained by accessing the Charlotte County Purchasing Divisions website at https://purchasingbids.charlotte countyfl.gov under Purchasing Bids Online, document number 262892. Any questions can be answered by contacting Ariel Johnson, Contract Specialist at 941.743.1376 or email: ariel.johnson@charlottecountyfl.gov. OPTIONAL ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSIONS: If your firm would like to submit your bid electronically, pleasevisit http://bit.ly/3TYAyKa and follow given instructions. Publish: 02/19/26 163352 3983196

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA File No. 26000106CP Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF CLIFFORD L. WHEELER Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Clifford L. Wheeler, deceased, whose date of death was December 26, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Charlotte County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 350 E. Marion Avenue, 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. 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. 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 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 19, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: J. Cole Brewer Florida Bar Number: 1002922 BERG, BREWER, KESSLER & MOWRY, PLLC 124 N. Brevard Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266 Telephone: (863) 494-4323 Fax: (863) 494-6790 E-Mail: Cole@bkmpllc.com Secondary E-Mail: Elizabeth@bkmpllc.com Personal Representative: Steven Wheeler 21274 33rd Road Lake City, Florida 32024 Publish: 02/19/26, 02/26/26 121980 3983120

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 25001348CP Division: Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF NANCY K. ALBANO Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Nancy K. Albano, deceased, whose date of death was May 2, 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 name and address 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 WITHIN 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, 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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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 19, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Kristin L. Polk, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 77036 Bogle Law, P.A. 201 W. Marion Avenue, Suite 1206 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Telephone: (941) 505-2645 Fax: (941) 505-2646 E-Mail: service@tboglelaw.com E-Mail: Kristin.Polk@tboglelaw.com Personal Representatives: Mary Grace Albano 23315 Lehigh Ave Port Charlotte, Florida 33954 Publish: 02/19/26, 02/26/26 333139 3983072

South Florida Water Management District 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 regpermitting@sfwmd.gov NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, that the application(s) for permit described below has been received for project(s) in Charlotte County. The application(s) and future additional application documents can be obtained by any of the following methods: 1) Accessing the Districts website (www.sfwmd.gov) and clicking on Application/Permit Search on the RegPermitting page; 2) Submitting a written request to the South Florida Water Management District, Attn: Regulation Division, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406; or 3) Submitting an electronic request at regpermitting@sfwmd.gov. Calusa Groves, Florida Power & Light Company, 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408, has submitted Application 260108-60563 for a Renewal Water Use Permit to irrigate 988.22 acres of agricultural lands. The water will be withdrawn from the intermediate aquifer system and an on-site reservoir and the project is located in Charlotte County. Charlotte Correctional Institute, Florida Department of Corrections, 501 South Calhoun St, Tallahassee, FL 32399, has submitted Application 260112-60612 for a Letter Modification Water Use Permit to irrigate public water supply and agricultural lands. The water will be withdrawn from the water table aquifer and the project is located in Charlotte County. State Road No. 31 Widening Project, Florida Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee St, Tallahassee, FL 32399, has submitted Application 260114-60722 for a Letter Modification Water Use Permit to dewater on undeveloped lands. The water will be withdrawn from the water table aquifer and the project is located in Lee and Charlotte Counties. Charlotte County East PWS, Charlotte County Utilities, 25550 Harbor View Rd, Unit 1, Port Charlotte, FL 33980, has submitted Application 241205-48252 for a Renewal Water Use Permit to irrigate public water supply lands. The water will be withdrawn from the Intermediate and Upper Floridan aquifers and the project is located in Charlotte County. Publish: 02/19/26 437370 3982851

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 25001346CA EF MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, v. UNIQUE PAINTING INVESTMENTS LLC; BALGRIM RAMGOBLIN, an Individual; CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA; IFP FUNDING I LLC; WARREN RHEA; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendant. NOTICE OF ACTION To the following Defendant(s): UNIQUE PAINTING INVESTMENTS LLC (LKA) 6599 HENRICH DRIVE ORLANDO, FL 32818 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOTS 4, 5 AND 6, BLOCK 110, HARBOUR HEIGHTS, SECTION FOUR, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE(S) 27-A, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 3360 Peace River Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33983 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, upon Kelley Kronenberg, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 10360 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 on or before 3-16-2026, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in Charlotte Sun and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No. 2.065. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act , 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 Jon Embury, Administrative Services Manager, whose office is located at 350 E. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950, and whose telephone number is (941) 637-2110, 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 WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 6 day of February, 2026. As Clerk of the Court By As Deputy Clerk Publish: 02/12/26, 02/19/26 438683 3982509

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 2024CA000375 SERVBANK, SB, Plaintiff, -VS- CHERYL ANN FORD, ET. AL., Defendant(s) NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE TO: STEVEN JOSEPH FORD A/K/A STEVEN J. FORD 675 E 4TH ST. BOSTON, MA 02127 ANGELO FORD 92 WEST IMOGENE STREET ARCADIA, FL 34266 FRANCIS WILLIAM FORD JR. 20 REV. RICHARD BURKE STREET APT. 311 BOSTON, MA 02127 UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH. UNDER OR AGAINST CHERYL ANN FORD DECEASED 92 WEST IMOGENE STREET ARCADIA, FL 34266 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANGELO FORD 92 WEST IMOGENE STREET ARCADIA, FL 34266 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF FRANCIS WILLIAM FORD, JR. 20 REV. RICHARD BURKE STREET APT. 311 BOSTON, MA 02127 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF STEVEN JOSEPH FORD A/K/A STEVEN J. FORD 675 E 4TH ST. BOSTON, MA 02127 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in DeSoto County, Florida: LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK Q, AW. GILCHRISTS BONITA SUBDIVISION, AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 91 AND IN PLAT BOOK C-5, PAGE 26. Property Address: 92 West Imogene Street, Arcadia, FL 34266 The action was instituted in the Circuit Court, Twelfth Judicial Circuit in and for DeSoto, County, Florida; Case No. 2024CA000375; and is styled SERVBANK, SB vs. CHERYL ANN FORD. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on Mehwish Yousuf, Esq., Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., the Plaintiffs Attorney, whose address is 2400 E. Commercial Blvd., Ste. 520, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308, within Thirty (30) days of the first date of publication on or before , and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiffs Attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition. Dated the 6 day of 2026 Nadia K Daughtrey Clerk of the Circuit Court As Deputy Clerk Publish: 02/12/26, 02/19/26 434248 3982259

Estevan Del Castillo, MD, with Millennium Physician Group, will be moving locations to 713 E Marion Ave, Ste. 131, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 on February 23, 2026. Please contact Dr. Del Castillos current office at 941.639.1640 with any questions. To request medical records please call 866.602.5677 or visit https://millenniumphysician.com/medical-records/. Publish: 02/05/26, 02/12/26, 02/19/26, 02/23/26 395956 3981967

02/19/2026

SPECIAL EVENT (Exemption from Noise Ordinance) Noise Exemption Application The following application is for a Special Event Permit pursuant to Section 6-86 of the Code of Ordinances A copy of each application is on file at the City Clerks Office for public inspection and will be heard at the Commission meeting of Thursday, March 5, 2026 Southernmost Turkey Trot Noise Exemption Thursday, November 26, 2026 7:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Duval & South Streets Contact: Jeff Graves 317-294-3622 02/19/26 - KWC 419853 3983321

SPECIAL EVENT (Exemption from Noise Ordinance) Noise Exemption Application The following application is for a Special Event Permit pursuant to Section 6-86 of the Code of Ordinances A copy of each application is on file at the City Clerks Office for public inspection and will be heard at the Commission meeting of Thursday, March 5, 2026 Conch Revival Picnic Noise Exemption Wednesday, March 18, 2026 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Custom House & Clinton Place Contact: Miachael Gieda 305-295-6616 x501 02/19/26 - KWC 419853 3983201