BEARD VENTURE GROUP, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. AUDREY C. BRINKMAN a/k/a AUDREY C. ZEISS, deceased and all others claiming by, through and under AUDREY C. BRINKMAN a/k/a AUDREY C. ZEISS, deceased, Defendant, _________________________________/ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE No.: 35-2025-CA-002692-AXXX-01 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: AUDREY C. BRINKMAN a/k/a AUDREY C. ZEISS, deceased and all others claiming by, through and under AUDREY C. BRINKMAN a/k/a AUDREY C. ZEISS, deceased YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet the title on the following real property in Lake County, Florida: Lot (s) 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 22, Replat of Lake Kathryn Heights, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page(s) 98, of the Public Records of Lake County, Florida. a/k/a 0 Palm St, Paisley, FL 32767. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on J.D. Manzo, of Manzo & Associates, P.A., Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 4767 New Broad Street, Orlando, FL 32814, telephone number (407) 514-2692, on or before January 16, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition. DATED this 2 day of December 2025. Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Shari Dunham As Deputy Clerk

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POLK COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, Petitioner, vs. Jabulani Graham, Raymond Wilson, if alive and if deceased, his/her estate, heirs, devisees, assigns, or successors in interest, and all other interested parties to the below described property Respondent(s). COMPLAINT NO. CMA-2024-939 NT DEM NOTICE OF DEMOLITION TO: Jabulani Graham, Raymond Wilson, if alive and if deceased his/her estate, heirs, devisees, assigns, or successors in interest, and all other interested parties to the, below described property Last known addresses: PO BOX 749 Loughman, Florida 33858-0749 Mortgage Holder(s): N/A Last known address: Reference the structure(s) being situated on a parcel described as: Lot 2, Block "C" TRIPOLI SUBDIVISION, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 59, of the Public Records of Polk County, Florida (06-26-28-932800-003020). First Publication Date: December 24, 2025 TAKE NOTICE: that pursuant to Polk County Ordinance 11-007, the Polk County Building Official has determined that the structure(s) referenced above qualifies as dilapidated as defined in the Ordinance. Required corrective action: The structure(s) must be demolished and the debris must be removed to an authorized landfill or the structure(s) must be substantially repaired by 01/24/2026. If the dilapidated structure(s) is not demolished or substantially repaired by the date set forth above, the structure(s) shall be demolished by Polk County. Should you fail to demolish or substantially repair the dilapidated structure(s) by date set forth above, please be advised that you may wish to remove all personal property and site improvements from the subject property. Assessment of Costs: The costs for the demolition, the removal of debris and/or any costs incurred by Polk County after the property owner failed to demolish or repair the structure to comply to the Florida Building Code by the date set forth above, shall be assessed against the property upon which the structure is situated. If not satisfied within two (2) years, the Board of County Commissioners may authorize the lien to be foreclosed. Note: If Polk County, or a vendor under contract from Polk County, demolishes the structure(s), the demolition will include the removal of all signs of human habitation. This includes debris, trash (excluding hazardous materials), tires, building materials, septic tanks, all structures, primary structure, sheds, garages, doghouses, etc., slabs, footers, driveways (up to the road), and all fences (except those which divide the property from an adjoining property). The property will be brought to a raked-site basis. If there are any questions as to what the demolition will include, it is the owners responsibility to contact the Demolition Department for clarification. Please take notice that if the property contains a pool or septic tank these structures will be crushed and filled in as part of the demolition. In order to repair or demolish any structures, you must first obtain a building or demolition permit from the Building Department. Please take notice if you pull a demolition or building permit, you are still required to complete the demolition or repairs by the date set forth herein. Your time to demolish or repair is not extended by the six (6) month period under the Florida Building Code or stated in the permit to complete the permitted work. You must call the Demolition Office when the structure has been substantially repaired or demolished. Request for Extension: Upon request, the time to demolish or repair the structure may be extended for good cause. In order to receive an extension of time, you must send a request in writing stating the basis of the request addressed to Attention: Code Enforcement Support and Demolition Manager, Polk County Code Enforcement Division, P.O. Box 9005, Drawer CS03, Bartow, Florida 33831-9005. If the request for extension is not granted within five (5) days of receipt by the Demolition Manager it shall be deemed denied. Appeal: You have the right to appeal the determination of the Building Official to the Polk County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate by filing a written request for hearing within ten (10) days of the Notice of Demolition being published. The written request must be sent to Attention: Code Enforcement Support and Demolition Manager, Polk County Code Enforcement Division, P.O. Box 9005, Drawer CS03, Bartow, Florida 33831-9005, accompanied by a certified check or money order in the amount $25 (twenty-five dollars) for the appeal fee. Failure to appeal or to appear before the Special Magistrate shall be deemed a waiver of the owners rights to appeal this administrative action. Any questions regarding this Notice of Demolition may be directed to the following: Kimberley Siler, Demolition Technician or Tanya L. Tucker, Code Enforcement Support & Demolition Manager Code Enforcement Division, Public Safety Group P. O. Box 9005, Drawer CS03 Bartow, Florida 33831-9005 (863) 534-6054 Date 12/17/25 December 24, 31, 2025 200383

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION PLATINUM BENEFIT SERVICES, INC., a Florida Corporation, Plaintiff v. KERRI KEANE, individually, and SUNSHINE ELDER CARE LLC, a Florida limited liability company. Defendants. CASE NO.: 2025-CA-003151 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: KERRI KEANE a/k/a KERRI MARIE SYMANSKI YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you in this Court for declaratory judgment, injunctive relief, and breach of contract and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on ELLIOTT V. MITCHELL, ESQ., Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 500 South Florida Avenue, Suite 800, Lakeland, FL 33801, on or before Jan. 21, 2026 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at the following address: Clerk of Court, Polk County Courthouse, 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830-3912; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATED this Dec. 15, 2025 STACY M. BUTTERFIELD POLK COUNTY, FL CLERK OF THE COURT By: A. Nieves As Deputy Clerk (SEAL) December 24, 31, 2025, January 7, 14, 2026 200262

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, in her official Capacity as Clerk of Court of Polk County, Plaintiff, v. JAN SWIERZEWSKI; ZEN HEIGHTS SOLUTIONS, LLC.; JAN SWIERZEWSKI; STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, in her official Capacity as Clerk of Court of Polk County, Defendants Case No.: 2025CC-4310 Section: M9 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: JAN SWIERZEWSKI YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for interpleader of tax deed surplus related to the following property in Polk County, Florida, has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to Lauriane Ciccarelli, Plaintiff's Attorney, whose address is 330 Pauls Drive, Suite 100, Brandon, Florida 33511 on or before 1/23/2026; and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. DATED this 16 day of DEC. 2025. Stacy M. Butterfield Clerk of the County Court By: R. Pacheco Deputy Clerk (SEAL) December 24, 31, 2025, January 7, 14, 2026 200157

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF Robert Joseph Smith Deceased. FILE NO. 53-2025-CP-003758-A000BA Division 14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Robert Joseph Smith, Deceased, whose date of death was September 29, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 9000, Drawer CC-4, Bartow, FL 33831-9000. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent's 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 Decedent's 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 decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's 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. 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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 24, 2025. Personal Representative: Randall Smith 610 S. Central Avenue Flagler Beach, FL 32136 Attorneys for Personal Representative: THEODORE R. M. MILLER, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 1010557 MILLER TROIANO, P.A. 2323 S. FLORIDA AVENUE LAKELAND, FL 33803 Telephone: 863-688-7038 E-Mail: tmiller@millerlawfl.com Secondary E-Mail: tcook@millerlawfl.com 2025-26041 December 24, 31, 2025 200152

NOTICE OF SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE Pursuant to Florida Statute 713.585, Mid-Florida Lien And Title Service, LLC. will sell at public sale for cash the following described vehicle(s) located at lienor's place to satisfy a claim of lien. 2018 NISS VIN: 1N4AL3APXJC281805. Lien Amt: $6462.50. Lienor/JAHWORKS AUTO REPAIR CENTER LLC. 2528 E MAIN ST LAKELAND, FL 863-603-8990. Sale Date: January 12, 2026, 10:00AM AM. At Mid Florida Lien & Title Service LLC. 3001 Aloma Ave. Winter Park FL 32792. Said vehicle(s) may be redeemed by satisfying the lien prior to sale date. You have the right to a hearing at any time prior to sale date by filing a demand for hearing in the circuit court. Owner has the right to recover possession of vehicle by posting a bond in accordance with F.S. 559.917. Any proceeds in excess of the amount of the lien will be deposited with the Clerk of Circuit Court in the county where the vehicle is held. December 24, 2025 200148

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)# 26-06, ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPLEMENTATION DECEMBER 15, 2025 Physical SEALED BIDSone (1) unbound original with one (1) electronic copy of its proposal in Adobe PDF format on a USB flash drive shall be received by the City of Bartow, Attn: Purchasing Department, 450 N. Wilson Ave., Bartow, FL 33830, or ELECTRONIC BIDS directly through the Citys e-procurement system, OpenGov, prior to 2:00:00 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Do not submit duplicate proposals. Only one submission method is required. Please submit either a physical proposal or an electronic proposal, but not both. All submittals will be publicly opened shortly thereafter at City Hall, in a designated conference room at the address stated above. SCOPE OF WORK: The City of Bartow, Florida (City) is actively seeking proposals from firms or organizations for sustainable business models and partnership opportunities with third-party electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) providers who will install, operate, maintain, and own publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on City property at low or no cost to the city. QUESTIONS DEADLINE: Proposers shall submit all inquiries regarding this project via the City of Bartows eProcurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bartowfl. Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the Citys eProcurement Portal. Proposers may also click Follow on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries. Sincerely, Adaira Morales, City of Bartow Procurement Analyst Purchasing@cityofbartow.net 863-534-0100 December 24, 2025 200105

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN B. G. ROBERTS, JR., Deceased. File No. 2025 CP 3257 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (summary administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of John B. G. Roberts, Jr., deceased, File Number 2025 CP 3257, by the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Circuit Court of Polk County, Florida; that the decedents date of death was April 11, 2025; that the total value of the nonexempt assets of the estate is $12,062.76, and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: John B. G. Roberts, III 964 Ohlinger Road Babson Park, FL 33827 Richard M. Roberts 1306 NE 158th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32641 Christy F. Sullivan 4651 Madison Avenue Lake Wales, FL 33859 William H. Roberts 2705 Newmarket Circle Tallahassee, FL 32309 Edward Jones Trust Company, Trustee of the John and Fay Roberts Family Trust dated 4/18/2013 c/o Noel Diane Kohr, Trust Officer 12555 Manchester Road St. Louis, MO 63131 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 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 Florida Statute 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. All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, 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 December 24, 2025. Person Giving Notice: William H. Roberts 2705 Newmarket Circle Tallahassee, FL 32309 Attorney for Person Giving Notice: Amy Mason Collins Email Addresses: amy@mclawgroup.com autumn@mclawgroup.com Florida Bar No. 0044582 Waldoch & McConnaughhay, P.A. 1632 Metropolitan Circle Tallahassee, FL 32308 Telephone: 850-385-1246 December 24, 31, 2025 200087

IN THE TENTH CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID E. COLSON, Deceased. File No.: 53-2025-CP-004152-A000-BA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of David E. Colson, Deceased, whose date of death was August 18, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Drawer CC-4, P.O. Box 9000, Bartow, Florida 33831. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent's 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 Decedent's 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 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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 24, 2025. Personal Representative: Benjamin S. Miller, Jr. 5099 Ironwood Trail Bartow, Florida 33830 Attorney for Personal Representative: Roberta J. Creighton Attorney Florida Bar Number: 930474 Putnam & Creighton, P.A. P.O. Box 3545 Lakeland, Florida 33802 Telephone:(863) 682-1178 Fax: (863) 683-3700 E-Mail: Roberta@Putnampa.com RJCService@Putnampa.com December 24, 31, 2025 200085

NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY ACTION BY THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Notice is given that the Districts Final Agency Action is approval of the application for an Environmental Resource Permit to serve residential activities on 12.89 acres known as Valencia Acres Phase 2. The project is located in Polk County, Section(s) 30/25, Township 31 South, Range 27/28 East. The permit applicant is GE Investments of Polk, LLC whose address is 1925 E. Edgewood Dr., Suite 100, Lakeland FL 33801. The Permit No. is 43046033.002 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. NOTICE OF RIGHTS Any person whose substantial interests are affected by the Districts action regarding this matter 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 proposed 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 Tampa address, 7601 US Hwy. 301, Tampa, FL 33637-6759 within 21 days of publication of this notice (or within14 days for an Environmental Resource Permit 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 Districts final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice of agency action. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the District in this matter 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 Districts action in this matter is not available prior to the filing of a request for hearing. December 24, 2025 200051

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of THE FACTORING CO. located at 2323 South Florida Avenue in the County of Polk, in the City of Lakeland, Florida 33803 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Lakeland, Florida, this 16th day of December, 2025. TFC FACTOR HOLDINGS LLC December 24, 2025 200046

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM EUGENE FENSTER Deceased File No. 2025CP003018A000BA Division 14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of William Eugene Fenster, Deceased, whose date of death was June 30, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, Florida 33830. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's 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 decedent's 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 decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's 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 is this notice is December 17, 2025. Personal Representative: Carol L. Fenster 749 Century Lane Winter Haven, Florida 33881 Attorney for Personal Representative: Samantha J. Fitzgerald, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number 173762 SJF Law Group, P.A. 300 S. Pine Island Road Suite 109 Plantation, FL 33324 Telephone: (954) 580-3690 Fax: (888) 663-6471 E-Mail: samantha@estateandprobatelawyer.com December 17, 24, 2025 199973