IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Okaloosa COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 001375 IN RE: Estate of ELIZABETH MARY MCCARTNEY NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ELIZABETH MARY MCCARTNEY, deceased, whose date of death was April 23, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Blvd, Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547. 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 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 personal representative or curator 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 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 or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is November 06, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: N. Gresham Foster Florida Bar No. 0095960 Anchors Smith Grimsley, PLC 909 Mar Walt Drive Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Telephone: (850) 863-4064 Email: gfoster@asglegal.com Personal Representative: STEVEN B. BAUMAN 924 Pocahontas Dr. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 November 6, 13 2026 LSAR0630172

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Okaloosa COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 001524 IN RE: Estate of Linda Elaine Wiley NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Linda Elaine Wiley, deceased, whose date of death was July 31, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547. 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 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 personal representative or curator 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 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 or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. The date of first publication of this notice is November 06, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Kimberly C. Cole, Esq. The Cole Law Firm 115 Bailey Drive, Suite 2 Niceville, Florida 32578 Telephone (850) 610-0185 Email: kim@colelawfl.com Personal Representative: Sherri Bazylak November 6, 13 2026 LSAR0630085

Right of Way vacation NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 3, 2026 @ 8:30 am or shortly thereafter in Okaloosa County Court House 101 James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL. 32536. A public hearing will be held before the Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida, at the request of Patrick Davis, to consider a resolution to vacate that portion of Dewey Madden Circle lying in Section 36 Township 5 North, Range 24 West, Okaloosa County, FL., County Maintained right-of-way and more specifically described as A RIGHT OF WAY OR ROAD SITUATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 24 WEST, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 24 WEST; THENCE PROCEED N 880 25' 01" W A DISTANCE OF 177.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF OLD RIVER ROAD; THENCE N 380 34' 40" E A DISTANCE OF 127.00 FEET; THENCE LEAVING THE CENTERLINE OF OLD RIVER ROAD PROCEED S 530 59' 50" E A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SAID POINT MARKS THE APPROXIMATE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF OLD RIVER ROAD AND THE CENTERLINE OF DEWEY MADDEN CIRCLE; THENCE CONTINUE S 530 59' 50" E A DISTANCE OF 194.00 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 477.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 160 01' 40" A DISTANCE OF 133.43 FEET (CORD = 133.00 FEET, CHORD BEARING = S 460 00' 20" E) TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S 380 00' 50" E 511.00 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 254.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 380 37' 25" A DISTANCE OF 171.22 FEET (CORD = 168.00 FEET, CHORD BEARING = S 180 40' 30" E) TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE S 000 40' 00" W A DISTANCE OF 301.00 FEET; THENCE S 010 45' 20" E 243.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF TERMINUS OF CENTERLINE. Robert "Trey" Goodwin III Chairman of the Board Northwest Florida Daily News: Please advertise the above in the legal advertising section of the next available edition of the newspaper. Send proof of publication to: William Hackney Property Coordinator Okaloosa County Public Works Ph: +1(850)-331-2199 Cell- (850)-605-6434 1759 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview, FL November 6 2026 LSAR0629752

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Destin City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the Destin City Hall Annex Council Chambers, 4100 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin, Florida, to consider the following: DEVELOPMENT ORDER (PZ-2026-58) FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE JOES BAYOU RECREATION AREA AND MATTIE KELLY PARK (APPLICATION NUMBER: PZ-2026-58) LOCATED AT 800 BEACH DRIVE (PARCEL IDS: 00-2S-22-1360-0010-0010, 00-2S-22-1360-0020-0010 AND 00-2S-22-1360-0020-0070). THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION WILL CONSIST OF EXTENDING AND RECONFIGURING THE EXISTING TIMBER FISHING PIER, INSTALLATION OF BREAKWATERS, REVETMENT, SEAWALLS, A FIXED MOORING PIER, ADA PADDLE CRAFT LAUNCH, A FIXED ACCESS PIER, A FLOATING ADA ACCESS PIER, AND EXPANSION OF THE BOAT LAUNCH/RAMP AREA. ADDITIONAL UPLAND IMPROVEMENTS WILL INCLUDE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE EXISTING PARKING FACILITIES, PUBLIC RESTROOMS, RETROFITTING THE EXISTING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY, INSTALLING A STORMWATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE SITE, AND CONSTRUCTING PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC ACCESS AND CIRCULATION. ORDINANCE 26-33-CN AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DESTIN AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN EXPENDITURES, EXPENSES, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE CITY OF DESTIN, FLORIDA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE 26-34-LC AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DESTIN, FLORIDA, UPDATING THE CURRENT TITLE FROM ARTICLE 19 - IMPACT FEES, OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ARTICLE 19 - IMPACT AND MOBILITY FEES, PROVIDING FOR UPDATES AND AMENDMENTS RELATING TO IMPACT AND MOBILITY FEES; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Copies of the above-mentioned subject may be reviewed at the city of Destins Planning Department. The public is encouraged to provide written and/or verbal comments on the above-mentioned matters. All persons are advised that, if any person decides to appeal any decision made at any of these meetings, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, they 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 (Florida Statutes 286.0105). Individuals with disabilities who require assistance to participate in this meeting are requested to notify the City Clerks office at (850) 837-4242 at least 48 hours in advance. Personas con discapacidades que necesitan asistencia o personas que necesiten ayuda con un idioma para participar en las reuniones de la ciudad, debern notificar la oficina de la Secretaria Municipal al (850) 837-4242 antes de la reunin. Discapacidad auditiva: TTY: 711 (Solicitar Espanol CA ). La ayuda tambien est disponible por Recursos Humanos, Coordinador del Ttulo VI, al (850) 837-4242. Lisa Wallace City Clerk November 6 & November 10, 2026 #12761357

CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, the City Attorney desires the advice of the Fort Walton Beach City Council at a Special Meeting that will also entail an Executive Session on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (CDT) in the Fort Walton Beach Council Chambers at 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548, or as soon thereafter as the issue may be heard, to receive the advice of counsel concerning the following pending litigation: Darryl White vs. City of Fort Walton Beach, And Patrick Mooney, Northern District of Florida Case No. 3:26-cv-00806-TKW-ZCB In attendance will be Mayor Nic Allegretto and City Council Members Logan Browning, Gloria DeBerry, Bryce Jeter, Ben Merrell, Debra Riley, David Schmidt, and Payne Walker; City Manager Jason Davis; City Attorney Kimberly Romano Kopp; City Attorney Jeff Burns; and Litigation Attorney William Warner. The entire Executive Session will be transcribed by a certified court reporter and filed with the City Clerk. The transcript of the Executive Session will be made a part of the public record upon the conclusion of above-referenced litigation. KIM M. BARNES CITY CLERK November 6 2026 LSAR0625669

Notice of Foreclosure Sale by Clerk of Court IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA GLEN GARDNER, an individual, Plaintiff, v. Case No: 2026-CA-001424 CJS WORLDWIDE, LLC a Florida limited liability company, and EL MATADOR ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida non-profit corporation, Defendants. ____________________________________/ NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF COURT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Brad E. Embry, the Clerk and Comptroller of the Circuit Court of Okaloosa County, Florida, will on December 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time at www.bid4assets.com, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder, the following described real property lying and being located in Okaloosa County, Florida, to wit: PARCEL ID #: 00-2S-24-0800-0568-0000 UNIT 568 OF EL MATADOR CONDOMINIUM, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 616, PAGE(S) 245?274, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, AND ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGES 1?4, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ANY AMENDMENT THERETO, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED SHARE IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure and Damages entered in the above-captioned matter. 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. Prepared by: Brian Updike AnchorsGordon, P.A. 2113 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Suite 100 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (850) 863-1974 October 30, November 6 2026 LSAR0625528

CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. to include the second reading of the following ordinance in the Council Chambers at Fort Walton Beach City Hall, 107 MiracleStrip Parkway SW, at which time the City Council will consider its adoption into law. The ordinance in its entirety may be inspected online at www.fwb.org or in the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours. All interested parties are invited to appear publicly at the meeting to be heard by the Council in respect to the proposed ordinance. ORDINANCE 2226 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A NATURAL GAS UTILITY FRANCHISE TO THE OKALOOSA GAS DISTRICT, CREATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHT, AUTHORITY, EASEMENT AND PRIVILEGE TO INSTALL, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A NATURAL GAS MANUFACTURING PLANT OR PLANTS, NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND SUCH OTHER NECESSARY FACILITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING NATURAL GAS SERVICES TO ALL CLASSES OF CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR PROVISIONS UPON TERMINATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING CODES AND ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at such hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose 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 (Fla. Stat. 286.0105). The City of Fort Walton Beach adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations for access to this meeting by a physically handicapped person upon notice 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please call the City Clerk, Kim M. Barnes, at 850-833-9509 or e-mail at clerk@fwb.org to make a request. For Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), dial 711 or e-mail clerk@fwb.org. KIM M. BARNES CITY CLERK November 6 2026 LSAR0625413

Notice of Public Sale of Liened Property Notice is hereby given that a open bid public auction will be held at Space Saver Self Storage 422 NW Racetrack Road Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 In Accordance with Florida Statutes, Space Saver Storage, located at 422 NW Racetrack Road, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 32547, will offer to the highest bidder, the household and other goods stored in the units listed below. Said goods are being sold to recover the rents not paid by the tenants of said units. The sale shall take place on or after 11/21/2026 at 9AM to satisfy the lien on the property stored at the address above in the units listed. Landlord makes no representation or warranty that the units contain said inventories. Unit 405 Kelly Huerta 707 Russell Blvd, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547 Unit 150 Jerod Darnell 134 patrick dr, b, fort walton beach, FL 32547 Unit 154 Robert Mock Jr 285 JOHNSON MILL RD., HAMILTON, GA 31811 Unit 206 and 429 Parry Scruggs 622 W. Sunset blvd. Unit B, Ft. Walton beach, FL 32547 Unit 425 Marvin Castro 519 LANDVIEW DR. APT A, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547 Unit 718 Ryan Goulbourne 712 Lloyd STREET APT. F, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547 Unit 774 Tonya Salazar 1814 Hurlbert Rd. Lot 15, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 All Units must be paid for at the time of sale. No Checks accepted. Each person must sign in and agree to follow all rules and regulations of the sale. All purchased goods are being sold "as is ". Shelving is property of landlord, do not remove unless authorized. This sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between landlord and obligated party. November 6, 12 2026 LSAR0623153

Notice of Foreclosure Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee of Quercus Mortgage Investment Trust, Plaintiff, vs. TIMOTHY B.SPRINGER; APRIL C. SPRINGER; VELOCITY INVESTMENTS, LLC; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE USDA RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, Defendants. CASE NO.: 25CA181 NOTICE OF SALE (Please publish in Northwest FL Daily News) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on February 11, 2026, in the above-captioned action, the following property situated in Walton County, Florida, described as: LOT 10, BLOCK A OF MACK BAYOU ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 14, PAGE 25, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA. shall be sold by the Clerk of Court, Alex Alford, on the 24th day of November, 2026 on-line at 11:00 a.m. (CST) at www.walton.realforeclose.com to the highest bidder, for cash, after giving notice as required by section 45.031, Florida Statutes. 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. The Court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein. 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: Court Administration, ADA Liaison, Walton County, 571 Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433, Phone (850) 595-4400, Fax (850) 595-0360, ADA.Walton@flcourts1.gov, 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. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was served via Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, Electronic Mail and/or U.S. Mail to: Timothy B. and April C. Springer, 121 Rivercrest Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459; United States of America, on Behalf of the Administrator of the Rural Housing Service, c/o U.S. Attorney's Office, 21 E. Garden St., Ste. 400, Pensacola, FL 32502;, and Velocity Investments, LLC, c/o Corporation Service Company as Registered Agent, 1201 Hays St., Tallahassee, FL 32301, this 23rd day of October, 2026. MICHAEL C. COYLE, ESQ. Florida Bar# 1054501 STOREY LAW GROUP, P.A. 221 NE Ivanhoe Blvd., Ste. 300 Orlando, FL 32804 Ph: (407) 488-1225 mcoyle@storeylawgroup.com sbaker@storeylawgroup.com Attorneys for Plaintiff October 30, November 6 2026 LSAR0622318

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN FLOYD FOWLER JR., Deceased. File No. 2026-CP-000855 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of John Floyd Fowler Jr., deceased, whose date of death was April 13, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Sumter County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 225 East McCollum Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513. 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 DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is November 6, 2026. Attorney for Personal Representative: Ashly Mae Guernaccini, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 1022329 At Cause Law Office, PLLC 314 S. Missouri Avenue, Suite 201 Clearwater, Florida 33756 Telephone: (727) 477-2255 Fax: (727) 234-8024 E-Mail: ashly@atcauselaw.com Secondary E-Mail: ashley.cribbis@atcauselaw.com Personal Representative: John Michael Fowler 19776 1st Road Walkerton, Indiana 46574 #01331541 November 6, 2026 November 13, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING The Sumter County Planning Zoning Special Master will hold a public hearing on November 16, 2026 at 5:00 P.M at The Gloria R. Hayward Sumter County Service Center, 215 Gloria Rowe Hayward Way, Sumterville, FL 33585 to consider the following application: Case No: STU26-000060 Applicant: Black Gold Compost, LLC General Location: Unincorporated area Southwest corner of E C 466 and CR 237 Legal Description: A PORTION OF SECTIONS 15, 16, AND 21, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID LANDS ALSO BEING A PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 4572, PAGE 765, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 21; THENCE RUN SOUTH 0008'17" WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 21, A DISTANCE OF 621.92 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST LINE, RUN NORTH 8959'15" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2310.75 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 75 (A VARIABLE WIDTH RIGHT-OF-WAY PER STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT-OF-WAY MAP, SECTION NO. 18130, FINANCIAL PROJECT NO. 443623-1 AND 452074-2), SAID POINT BEING A POINT ON A 11343.31 FOOT RADIUS NON-TANGENT CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE EAST, BEING SUBTENDED BY A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 0843'22" WEST AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 2181.25 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE AND ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 1102'05", AN ARC DISTANCE OF 2184.62 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE AFORESAID LANDS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 4572, PAGE 765; THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, RUN ALONG SAID NORTH LINE THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES AND DISTANCES: (1) THENCE RUN SOUTH 8954'15" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 2643.80 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; (2) THENCE RUN SOUTH 0001'42" WEST, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 11.89 FEET; (3) THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST LINE, RUN NORTH 8913'15" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1295.68 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD 237 (A 25-FOOT WIDE MAINTAINED RIGHT-OF-WAY); THENCE DEPARTING SAID NORTH LINE, RUN ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) COURSES AND DISTANCES: (1) THENCE RUN SOUTH 0010'50" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 86.73 FEET; (2) THENCE RUN SOUTH 0021'13" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 299.98 FEET; (3) THENCE RUN SOUTH 0009'14" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 300.02 FEET; (4) THENCE RUN SOUTH 0013'54" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 99.71 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, RUN SOUTH 8842'28" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1299.62 FEET TO A POINT ON THE AFORESAID EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16; THENCE RUN SOUTH 0001'42" WEST, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 720.17 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID LANDS 147.870 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. AND THAT PART OF THE WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THAT PART OF SOUTHEAST LYING EAST OF INTERSTATE 75 RIGHT OF WAY, SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, RUN NORTH 893903 WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 2661.53 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE SOUTH 003135 WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1130.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 894107 EAST 3981.31 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST OF SAID SECTION 15; THENCE NORTH 000807 EAST 1142.23 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST OF SAID SECTION 15; THENCE SOUTH 894349 WEST 1312.10 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE WEST OF THE SOUTHWEST OF SAID SECTION 15 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; RESERVING AN EASEMENT ALONG THE EAST 25.00 FEET THEREOF. AND THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA. LESS RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 239. AND THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA, LESS RIGHT OF WAY FOR C-466 AND LESS RIGHT OF WAY FOR -237. Requested Action: Conditional Use Permit amendment (C2013-0002 and CUP 99-1) for an existing composting facility for expansion onto 150.47 acres MOL and to allow acceptance of additional materials including biosolids and food waste. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Special Master will be presented to the Board of Sumter County Commissioners at a Public Hearing on December 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM at The Gloria R. Hayward Sumter County Service Center, 215 Gloria Rowe Hayward Way, Sumterville, FL 33585. The proposed change may be inspected by the public at the Planning and Floodplain Division, The Villages Sumter County Service Center, 7375 Powell Rd, Wildwood between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. weekdays. Contact the Planning and Floodplain Division at 352-689-4400 or pz@sumtercountyfl.gov with questions. Interested parties are encouraged to appear at these hearings and provide comments regarding the proposed application. Those requiring assistance may call 352-689-4400. Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any action taken by an above named Board respect to any matter considered during any meeting of such Board, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and that, for such purposes, he or she may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record may include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Only those persons receiving mailed notice in accordance with the requirements of Sec 13-314 of the Sumter County Land Development Code shall be qualified as affected persons for the purpose of examining witnesses during the noted hearings. #01331540 November 6, 2026