NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES IN UNINCORPORATED HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Highlands County Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency on the 12th day of May, 2026, beginning at 3:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, at the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, to consider proposed amendments to Highlands County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 Land Development Regulations: Article 2, Section 12.02.104 Definitions and Interpretations; Article 5, Division 2 District Regulations, Section 12.05.213 R-3 Multiple-Family Dwelling including Motel and Hotel District and Section 12.05.214 R-3 NC Non-Commercial Multiple-Family Dwelling District; and Article 5, Division 3 Supplementary District Regulations, Section 12.05.319. The proposed amendments create definitions of recovery residence and certified recovery residence, list certified recovery residence as a permitted use in the R-3 and R-3 NC zoning districts, and provide procedures for requesting reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency will be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for first reading during a PUBLIC HEARING on the 2nd day of June, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida. The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners will hold a second PUBLIC HEARING on the 16th day of June, 2026, in the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, to consider adoption of the proposed amendments. The time of the adoption hearing will be set at the June 2, 2026 public hearing before the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners. A copy of this notice is available for public inspection during regular business hours in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at the Highlands County Government Center, 590 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. The proposed Ordinance may be inspected by the public at the Highlands County Planning & Zoning Division, 501 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Inquiries or written testimony should be directed to Cynthia Kramer, Planning & Zoning Manager, at this address or by phone at (863) 402-6650. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the time and place specified above. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by this committee/group, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. The Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency and The Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, do 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, 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 Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (voice), or via Florida relay service 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. ONE OR MORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. Mrs. Suzanne Hunnicutt, Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency. Mr. Don Elwell, Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners. April 26; May 2, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST HEARING NUMBER BOA 2007 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Highlands County Board of Adjustment on the 12th day of May 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, to consider a Special Exception to allow the raising, keeping or maintaining of up to two caged hens at 211 Lark Avenue, Sebring, within the area described as follows: Lot 184, Sebring Hills, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 2, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Any person or persons interested or affected by this change are invited to attend this hearing. You may submit comments in writing to the attention of Melony Culpepper, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, 501 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, or you may call (863) 402-6638, for further information. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the time and place specified above. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by this committee/group, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. The Board of Adjustment and the Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, do 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, 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 Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (voice), or via Florida relay service 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. ONE OR MORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. Mr. Frank Youngman, Chairman April 26; May 2, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A VARIANCE REQUEST HEARING NUMBER BOA 2010 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Highlands County Board of Adjustment on the 12th day of May 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, to consider a variance of 7 feet to allow an 18-foot rear yard setback instead of the required 25 feet to allow an enclosed screen room, at 1500 Duane Palmer Boulevard, Sebring, within the area described as follows: Lot 1, Block Q, Spring Lake Village V, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 23, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Any person or persons interested or affected by this change are invited to attend this hearing. You may submit comments in writing to the attention of Melony Culpepper, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, 501 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, or you may call (863) 402-6638, for further information. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the time and place specified above. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by this committee/group, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. The Board of Adjustment and the Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, do 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, 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 Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (voice), or via Florida relay service 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. ONE OR MORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. Mr. Frank Youngman, Chairman April 26; May 2, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST HEARING NUMBER BOA 2009 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Highlands County Board of Adjustment on the 12th day of May 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, to consider a Special Exception to allow the raising, keeping or maintaining of up to two caged hens with a reduced setback of 12 feet 10 inches from the side property line and 16 feet 2 inches from the rear property line for the chicken coop, at 218 Rail Avenue, Sebring, within the area described as follows: Lot 865, Sebring Hills, according to the map or Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 2, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Any person or persons interested or affected by this change are invited to attend this hearing. You may submit comments in writing to the attention of Melony Culpepper, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, 501 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, or you may call (863) 402-6638, for further information. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the time and place specified above. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by this committee/group, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. The Board of Adjustment and the Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, do 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, 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 Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (voice), or via Florida relay service 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. ONE OR MORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. Mr. Frank Youngman, Chairman April 26; May 2, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A VARIANCE REQUEST HEARING NUMBER BOA 2002 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Highlands County Board of Adjustment on the 12th day of May 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the County Commissioners Board Room, Highlands County Government Center Building, 600 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida, to consider a variance of 5.5 feet to allow a 19.5-foot front yard setback instead of the required 25 feet to replace a damaged dwelling, at 130 E A Smith Avenue, Lake Placid, within the area described as follows: Lot 4, Block 10, of the 2nd Addition to Highway Park Subdivision, in Highlands County, Florida, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 130, of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida. Any person or persons interested or affected by this change are invited to attend this hearing. You may submit comments in writing to the attention of Melony Culpepper, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, 501 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870, or you may call (863) 402-6638, for further information. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the time and place specified above. Any person who might wish to appeal any decision made by this committee/group, in public hearing or meeting is hereby advised that he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record will include the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. The Board of Adjustment and the Board of County Commissioners of Highlands County, Florida, do 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, 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 Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6509 (voice), or via Florida relay service 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. ONE OR MORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING. Mr. Frank Youngman, Chairman April 26; May 2, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-0470 Division IN RE: ESTATE OF KEVIN SEAN MCGEEHAN Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of KEVIN SEAN MCGEEHAN, deceased, whose date of death was March 15, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for HERNANDO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601. 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 April 26, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: SEAN E. HENGESBACH, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 0491551 HENGESBACH & HENGESBACH, P.A. 5438 Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill, Florida 34606 Telephone: (352) 683-1963 Fax: (352) 683-3847 E-Mail: sean@naturecoastlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: probate@naturecoastlaw.com Personal Representative: SEAN E. HENGESBACH 5438 Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill, Florida 34606 04/26/26, 05/03/26 87087

WESTCHESTER SPECIAL DEPENDENT DISTRICT FY 2025/2026 MEETING SCHEDULE The Westchester Special Dependent District will conduct its regular monthly meetings for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at the Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library, located at 11211 Countryway Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33626. The meeting dates are as follows: Monday, May 4, 2026 Monday, June 1, 2026 Monday, July 6, 2026 Monday, August 3, 2026 Monday, September 7, 2026 In accordance with Chapter 286, F.S., the public is advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Trustees with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. All meeting facilities are accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any additional necessary accommodation will be provided with 48-hour notice. For more information call (407) 566-1935. Alize Aninipot District Manager April 26, 2026 87086

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that City National Bank of Florida, with Its main office located at 25 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130, has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on or about 4/20/2026, seeking approval to establish a retail banking branch at Urban Center II, 4890 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, 33609, Suite # 400. Any person wishing to comment on the application may file comments in writing to the Director for Licensing, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 225 E. John Carpenter Fwy, Suite 900, Irving, Texas 75062, or by email to licensingpubliccomments@occ.treas.gov, within 30 days of the date of this publication. The public portion of the application is available upon written request sent to the Director for Licensing at the referenced address and email. The public may find additional information regarding this application in the OCCs Corporate Applications Search tool at www.occ.gov. April 26, 2026. 87076

Advertisement INVITATION FOR BID Historic Preservation of the Johnson Brothers Houses Solicitation No. FY26-IFB-01 April 22, 2026 The Housing Authority of the City of Tampa (THA), is seeking bids from qualified firms for the Historic Preservation of the Johnson Brothers Houses. The Authority intends to award a single contract to the most responsive individual or firm whose experience and fee is most advantageous to the Authority. The form of contract will be a one-year base contract with the option of extending for an additional year to year period not to exceed five (5) years. Complete submission details for proposals can be found in the official Invitation For Bid (IFB) package. The IFB package can be found online at www.TampaHA.org (Go to www.tampaha.org Click Procurement from the on menu, then Click Bid Opportunities, and follow the prompts), by calling the THA Contracting Office at 813-341-9101 ext. 3480, or visiting THA located at 5301 West Cypress Street, Tampa Florida 33607. All perspective firms must obtain an official copy of the IFB from THA in order to be considered. The deadline for submitting proposals is Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 2:00 PM (EST). THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF TAMPA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. BY ORDER OF JEROME D. RYANS, PRESIDENT/CEO. 04/26/2026, 05/02/2026 87069b

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-CA-000894 VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC, Plaintiff, v. JUAN ANTONIO HERNANDEZ MEDINA, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that, Doug Chorvat, Jr. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hernando County, Florida, will on June 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, outside of Room 245 of the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 in accordance with Chapter 45, F.S., offer for sale and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Hernando County, Florida, to wit: Lot 8, Block 1056, SPRING HILL UNIT 16, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page(s) 18 through 30, inclusive, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida. Property Address: 4219 Elwood Road, Spring Hill, FL 34609 pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in a case pending in said Court, the style and case number of which is set forth above. 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 before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagees attorney. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at the Office of the Trial Court Administrator, Hernando County Courthouse, 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601, Telephone (352) 754-4402, 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 official seal of this Honorable Court this 22 day of April, 2026. Doug Chorvat, Jr. Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ Elizabeth Markidis DEPUTY CLERK 4/26, 5/3/2026 (87067h)