REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Architectual Design Services Punta Gorda Elks Lodge 25538 Shore Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 1. Introduction The Punta Gorda Elks Lodge, located at 25538 Shore Drive, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950, is seeking proposals from qualified architectual firms to provide full architectual design services for the construction of a new lodge facility. 2. Project Overview The Elks Lodge intends to construct a new building on its property at 25538 Shore Drive. The structure will serve as the primary lodge facility and must incorporate the following key components: - Approximately 4,000 square feet of conditioned building space. - A fully equipped commercial kitchen - Mens and womens restrooms - A dedicated lodge room suitable for initiations, meetings, and ceremonial functions - Adequate office space for lodge administrative activities All deisgn work must comply with: - The Charlotte County, Florida building codes and land development regulations - The Florida Building Code and all applicable state requirements - All ADA accessibility requirements and life-safety codes 3. Scope of Services The selected architectural firm will be expected to provide, at minimum: - Schematic design, design development, and full construction documents - Structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering (in-house or via sub-consultants) - Site planning and code compliance review - Coordination with local authorities, including permitting agencies - Cost-estimating support as needed during design phases - Attendance at project meetings as required - Construction administration services (optional but preferred) 4. Proposal Requirements Interested firms must submit a complete proposal that includes: 1. Firm background and qualifications 2. Relevant project examples (particularly lodge buildings, civic facilities, or similar community structures) 3. Key personnel assigned to the project 4. Proposed approach and timeline 5. Fee structure (lump sum, hourly, or percentage of construction cost) 6. List of consultants (if applicable) 7. Proof of licensure and insurance required in the State of Florida 5. Submission Deadline All proposals must be received no later than: 12:00 PM (Noon) - December 5, 2025 Late submissions will not be accepted 6. Submission Address Proposals may be submitted by mail or hand-delivery to: Punta Gorda Elks Lodge, Attn: ER Pierson 25538 Shore Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 7. Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated based on: - Experience with similar facilities - Compliance with project requirements - Qualifications of the design team - Proposed approach and timeline - Fee proposal - Overall completeness and professionalism of the submission 8. Contact Information Questions regarding this RFP may be directed to the lodge representative: ER Pierson Punta Gorda Elks Lodge, 25538 Shore Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Publish: 11/24/25 395956 3976089

Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Florida Water Management District has received an application for a major modification to the existing Environmental Resource Permit number 22898.000 from Charlotte County, Attention: Lacey Solomon, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL 33948, modifying the existing stormwater management system at Rotonda Park. Application received: October 17, 2025. Proposed activity: The project consists of park improvements, including the construction of 4 pickleball courts, 4 fitness stations along the existing multi-use trail, expansion of the existing playground area, 5 picnic pavilions, additional concrete sidewalks for access to the picnic pavilions, and stormwater system modifications to accommodate the additional improvements. Project size: 11.85 Acres. Location: Section 24, Township 41 South, Range 20 East in Charlotte County. Outstanding Florida Water: no. Aquatic preserve: no. The application is available for public inspection Monday through Friday at Southwest Florida Water Management District, 78 Sarasota Center Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240 or through the Application & Permit Search Tools function on the Districts website at www.watermatters.org/permits/. Interested persons may inspect a copy of the application and submit written objections and comments concerning the application 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 Districts 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: 11/24/25 394902 3976084

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2025CP000110AXMA IN RE: ESTATE OF CARL R. WATSON, aka CARL RONALDO WATSON Deceased. NOTICE OF ACTION DEKARIUS SIMPSON PO Box 2795 Arcadia, FL 34265 BEN ARRINGTON 2450 Harborview Blvd Port Charlotte, FL 33952 TYMARION LONG 3101 NE 15th St. Apt E42 Gainesville, FL 32609 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Administration has been filed in this court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioners attorney, whose name and address are: Robert D. Hines, Esq., Hines Norman Hines, P.L., 315 S. Hyde Park Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 on or before December 24, 2025, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded, without further notice. Signed on this 30th day of October, 2025. Nadia K. Daughtrey As Clerk of the Court By: As Deputy Clerk Publish: 11/24/25, 12/01/25, 12/08/25, 12/15/25 359398 3975981

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023CA000669AXMA PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P., Plaintiff VS. UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF GENEVIEVE L. SMITH AKA GENEVIEVE HARVARD SMITH, et. al., Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in Case No. 2023CA000669AXMA of the Circuit Court of the 12th Judicial Circuit in and for DeSoto County, Florida, wherein, PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P., Plaintiff, and, UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF GENEVIEVE L. SMITH AKA GENEVIEVE HARVARD SMITH, et. al., are Defendants, Clerk of Circuit Court, Nadia K. Daughtrey will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the Desoto County Courthouse, 115 Oak Street, Arcadia, FL 34266, on December 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM, the following described property: TRACT I: LOT (S) 13, 14, 15 AND 16, BLOCK F, EL DORADO PARK, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE(S) 71, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA. TRACT II: LOT (S) 11 AND 12, BLOCK F, EL DORADO PARK, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE(S) 71, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, must file a claim per the requirements set forth in FL Stat. 45.302. DATED this 14 day of November, 2025. GREENSPOON MARDER, LLP 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Telephone: (954) 491-1120 Hearing Line: (888) 491-1120 Facsimile: (954) 343-6982 Email: gmforeclosure@gmlaw.com Email: Michele.Clancy@gmlaw.com By: /s/ Michele R. Clancy Michele R. Clancy, Esq. Florida Bar No. 498661 IMPORTANT If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to particopate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. please contact the DeSoto County Jury Office, 115 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FLorida 34266, Telephone: (863) 993-4876, at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately up receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Publish: 11/17/25, 11/24/25 146548 3975588

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Prime Storage - Punta Gorda located at 902 Taylor Street Punta Gorda FL 33950 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below Occupant who is in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.selfstorageauction.com on 12/9/2025 at 12:00 PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Naomi Mojica unit #00611. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Publish: 11/24/25, 12/01/25 434248 3975058

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Prime Storage - Port Charlotte located at 2080 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte FL 33948 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants who are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.selfstorageauction.com on 12/9/2025 at 12:00 PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Cheyenne Spittler unit #00052; Brian Keen unit #00261. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. Publish: 11/24/25, 12/01/25 434248 3975057

PUBLIC NOTICE: ROWSTAR, LLC. is proposing to build a 195-foot Monopole Telecommunications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The site is approximately located off of State Road 776 (El Jobean Road), Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida 33953 (26 58 42.41 N / 82 12 23.96 W). The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1313056. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. Publish: 11/24/25 395956 3975047

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Storage Sense Port Charlotte intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801 83.809). The owner will sell at public sale on December 11, 2025, at 10 AM at Storage Sense Port Charlotte, 23227 Freedom Ave, Port Charlotte, FL 33980. Website for auction is www.Lockerfox.com . Property will be sold for cash only. Unit must be cleaned out within 48 hrs of purchase. *Michael Bennett Unit 413 Tools, Lawn Mowers, Saw, Bike Publish: 11/24/25, 12/01/25 425965 3975040

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Storage Sense Port Charlotte intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801 83.809). The owner will sell at public sale on December 11, 2025, at 10 AM at Storage Sense Port Charlotte, 23227 Freedom Ave, Port Charlotte, FL 33980. Website for auction is www.Lockerfox.com . Property will be sold for cash only. Unit must be cleaned out within 48 hrs of purchase. *Nicholas Tsourakis Unit 219 File Cabinets, Furniture, Bins, Basket Publish: 11/24/25, 12/01/25 425965 3975038

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25-0849 SEC. 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JPL INVESTMENTS CORP AND OCEAN BANK the holder of the following certificate has filed the said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No.: 2023-5530 Year of Issuance: 6/1/2023 Tax ID: ID: 402301402018 Description of Property: PRS 007 000H 0023 PEACE RIVER SHORES UN 7 BLK H LT 23 Name in which assessed: HAGLER, BARBARA M, AN UNDIVIDED 37.5% INTEREST; RITCH, STEPHANIE L FOSTER, AN UNDIVIDED 37.5% INTEREST; HAGLER, BARBARA M, AS TRUSTEE OF THE LUCAS ALEXANDER STEWART TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2019, AN UNDIVIDED 12.5% INTEREST; HAGLER, BARBARA M, AS TRUSTEE OF THE ASHLEIGH QUINN STEWART TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2019 AN UNDIVIDED 12.5% INTEREST All of said property being in the County of Charlotte, State of Florida. Unless the said certificate shall be redeemed according to the law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at www.charlotte.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes at 9:00 A.M., or thereafter on 16th day of December, 2025. Dated this 6th day of November, 2025 Roger D. Eaton Clerk of the Circuit Court PUBLISH: 11/10/25, 11/17/25, 11/24/25, 12/01/25 BASE BID AMOUNT: 2,646.52 REDEMPTION AMOUNT: 2,652.77 P.O. No.: 2500849 208144 3975003

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25-0848 SEC. 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JPL INVESTMENTS CORP AND OCEAN BANK the holder of the following certificate has filed the said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No.: 2023-5427 Year of Issuance: 6/1/2023 Tax ID: ID: 402301130007 Description of Property: PRS 010 0012 0011 PEACE RIVER SHORES UN 10 BLK 12 LT 11 Name in which assessed: GIBOYEUX, JOSE A All of said property being in the County of Charlotte, State of Florida. Unless the said certificate shall be redeemed according to the law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at www.charlotte.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes at 9:00 A.M., or thereafter on 16th day of December, 2025. Dated this 6th day of November, 2025 Roger D. Eaton Clerk of the Circuit Court PUBLISH: 11/10/25, 11/17/25, 11/24/25, 12/01/25 BASE BID AMOUNT: 2,508.11 REDEMPTION AMOUNT: 2,514.36 P.O. No.: 2500848 208144 3975002

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25-0847 SEC. 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JPL INVESTMENTS CORP AND OCEAN BANK the holder of the following certificate has filed the said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No.: 2023-5344 Year of Issuance: 6/1/2023 Tax ID: ID: 402230402013 Description of Property: PCH 037 2174 0009 PORT CHARLOTTE SEC 37 BLK 2174 LT 9 Name in which assessed: Herrera-Tapia, Melisa Elena All of said property being in the County of Charlotte, State of Florida. Unless the said certificate shall be redeemed according to the law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at www.charlotte.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes at 9:00 A.M., or thereafter on 16th day of December, 2025. Dated this 6th day of November, 2025 Roger D. Eaton Clerk of the Circuit Court PUBLISH: 11/10/25, 11/17/25, 11/24/25, 12/01/25 BASE BID AMOUNT: 3,412.49 REDEMPTION AMOUNT: 3,418.74 P.O. No.: 2500847 208144 3975001