IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-000469 IN RE: ESTATE OF RONALD DEWAYNE TAYLOR, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RONALD DEWAYNE TAYLOR, deceased, whose date of death was May 24, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 South Commerce Avenue Sebring, Florida 33870. 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 August 12, 2026. Personal Representative: SOMMER DAWN KERN 2 Duly Road Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 Attorney for Personal Representative: KYLE T. MORDEW, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 1022234 Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP 5811 Pelican Bay Blvd, Suite 650 Naples, Florida 34108 Telephone: (239)552-2978 Fax: (239)451-4027 E-Mail: kmordew@hahnlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: mgonzalez@hahnlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: dlegan@hahnlaw.com Aug. 12, 19, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the School Board of Highlands County, Florida, may be in attendance at the College & Trades Fair 2026 on August 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Smith Center on the Sebring High School campus, located at 3514 Kenilworth Boulevard, Sebring, Florida. No action will be taken by the School Board at that time. Marlene Welborn Executive Secretary School Board of Highlands County Ph. 863-471-5565 Aug. 12, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 28-2026-CP-434 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF DEAN M. HOTTLE Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Dean M. Hottle, deceased, whose date of death was March 21, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. The names and addresses of the personal representatives 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 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 of this notice is August 5, 2026. Personal Representatives: /s/ Bruce G. Hottle BRUCE G. HOTTLE 186 Casebeer Church Rd Somerset, Pennsylvania 15501 /s/ Dean M. Hottle, II DEAN M. HOTTLE II 65 Hussars Camp Place Ridgefield, Connecticut 15501 /s/ Robert Y. Hottle ROBERT Y. HOTTLE 10123 Nedra Dr Great Falls, Virginia 22066 Attorney for Personal Representatives: /s/ Kimberly L. Sapp Kimberly L. Sapp Attorney Florida Bar No. 0080829 12 S. Main Ave. Lake Placid, FL 33852 Telephone: (863)840-9555 Fax: (863)465-7279 Email: kimsapp@sapplawlp.com Secondary E-Mail: crystal@sapplawlp.com Aug. 5, 12, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025-CA-000686 SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, Plaintiff, vs. VERDOT VI LLC, Defendant. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on June 25, 2026, in Case No. 2025-CA-000686 of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein Sun 'n Lake of Sebring Improvement District, is Plaintiff, and VERDOT VI LLC is Defendant, the Office of Jerome Kaszubowski, Highlands County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room (Basement Level) at the Highlands County Courthouse, located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 AM on August 26, 2026 after compliance with requirements of Florida Statute 45.031., the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 17, BLOCK 338, SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 16, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 4, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 5519 SOPERA DR, SEBRING, FL 33872 (the Property). together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN A PROGRAM OR SERVICE OF THE STATE COURTS SYSTEM, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR AT (863)534-4686 (VOICE), (863)534-7777 (TDD) OR (800)955-8770 (FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE), AS MUCH IN ADVANCE OF YOUR COURT APPEARANCE OR VISIT TO THE COURTHOUSE AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO EXPLAIN YOUR FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS AND SUGGEST AN AUXILIARY AID OR SERVICE THAT YOU BELIEVE WILL ENABLE YOU TO EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE COURT PROGRAM OR SERVICE. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court on this 7th day of July, 2026. Jerome Kaszubowski Highlands County Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Cyndi S. Dassinger Deputy Clerk SOKOLOF REMTULLA, LLP 1800 NW Corporate Blvd, Suite 302 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: 561-507-5252 Facsimile: 561-342-4842 E-mail: pleadings@sokrem.com Counsel for Plaintiff August 5, 12, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025-CA-000681 SUN 'N LAKE OF SEBRING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, Plaintiff, vs. JORDANY PIERRE, EMMA PIERRE, ELIJAH PIERRE, JOSIAH PIERRE, and JONAH PIERRE, Defendant. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on June 25, 2026, in Case No. 2025-CA-000681 of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Highlands County, Florida, wherein Sun 'n Lake of Sebring Improvement District, is Plaintiff, and JORDANY PIERRE, EMMA PIERRE, ELIJAH PIERRE, JOSIAH PIERRE, and JOHAH PIERRE are Defendants, the Office of Jerome Kaszubowski, Highlands County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Jury Assembly Room (Basement Level) at the Highlands County Courthouse, located at 430 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida at 11:00 AM on August 26, 2026 after compliance with requirements of Florida Statute 45.031., the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 9, BLOCK 708, SUN 'N LAKE ESTATES OF SEBRING, UNIT 4, REVISED, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE 65, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as 4400 PALMARITO ST, SEBRING, FL 33872 (the Property). together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN A PROGRAM OR SERVICE OF THE STATE COURTS SYSTEM, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR AT (863)534-4686 (VOICE), (863)534-7777 (TDD) OR (800)955-8770 (FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE), AS MUCH IN ADVANCE OF YOUR COURT APPEARANCE OR VISIT TO THE COURTHOUSE AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO EXPLAIN YOUR FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS AND SUGGEST AN AUXILIARY AID OR SERVICE THAT YOU BELIEVE WILL ENABLE YOU TO EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE COURT PROGRAM OR SERVICE. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the court on this 23rd day of July, 2026. Jerome Kaszubowski Highlands County Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Jerome Kaszubowski Deputy Clerk SOKOLOF REMTULLA, LLP 1800 NW Corporate Blvd, Suite 302 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: 561-507-5252 Facsimile: 561-342-4842 E-mail: pleadings@sokrem.com Counsel for Plaintiff August 5, 12, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following personal property of Dale Miller, Dale Albert Miller and Beth Ann Hartenstein herein described, on the 19th day of August, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., on the property located at 44 Paradise Lake Drive, Lot 711, Highlands County, Lake Placid, Florida 33852, be sold for cash to satisfy storage fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 715.109: Year/Make: 1972 BILT Mobile Home VIN No.: BZ1001Z Title No.: 0005266773 All Other Personal Property Therein PREPARED BY: Charles Lovings, Attorney Vector Law PLLC 1309 Thomasville Road, Suite 302 Tallahassee, Florida 32303 PUBLISH: August 5, 2026 and August 12, 2026

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000823 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that YONA INVESTMENTS LLC the holder of the following certificate, has filed 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. 12172 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2019 TAX ID: C-24-35-28-010-0000-3841 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOTS 384 AND 385, ORANGE BLOSSOM ESTATES, UNIT 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 2, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. FOR UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: E GLENN SCHAMP, ROSE MARIE SCHAMP, VIRGINIA M HAZARD COVEY All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: September 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter. Dated this 27th day of July, 2026 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk Date of Publication: Jul 29, 2026; Aug 05, 2026; Aug 12, 2026; Aug 19, 2026. P.O. NO.: 25000823

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000822 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that YONA INVESTMENTS LLC the holder of the following certificate, has filed 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. 10578 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2019 TAX ID: C-22-37-30-050-0540-0190 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 19, BLOCK 54, SUN 'N LAKES ESTATES, SECTION 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: MARY Z ORTA, RAIMUNDO ORTA CARDENAS All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: September 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter. Dated this 27th day of July, 2026 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk Date of Publication: Jul 29, 2026; Aug 05, 2026; Aug 12, 2026; Aug 19, 2026. P.O. NO.: 25000822

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000821 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that YONA INVESTMENTS LLC the holder of the following certificate, has filed 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. 10550 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2019 TAX ID: C-22-37-30-050-0500-0030 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 3, BLOCK 50, SUN 'N LAKES ESTATES, SECTION 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: BIENVENIDO GONZALEZ All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: September 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter. Dated this 27th day of July, 2026 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk Date of Publication: Jul 29, 2026; Aug 05, 2026; Aug 12, 2026; Aug 19, 2026. P.O. NO.: 25000821

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000820 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that YONA INVESTMENTS LLC the holder of the following certificate, has filed 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. 10560 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2019 TAX ID: C-22-37-30-050-0510-0100 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 10, BLOCK 51, SUN 'N LAKES ESTATES, SECTION 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: VICENTE GARCIA USCOCOVISH All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: September 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter. Dated this 27th day of July, 2026 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk Date of Publication: Jul 29, 2026; Aug 05, 2026; Aug 12, 2026; Aug 19, 2026. P.O. NO.: 25000820

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000819 CHAPTER 197.512 F.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that YONA INVESTMENTS LLC the holder of the following certificate, has filed 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. 10545 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2019 TAX ID: C-22-37-30-050-0480-0190 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 19, BLOCK 48, SUN 'N LAKES ESTATES, SECTION 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA. NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: JANET M BELL All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: September 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter. Dated this 27th day of July, 2026 JEROME KASZUBOWSKI Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk Date of Publication: Jul 29, 2026; Aug 05, 2026; Aug 12, 2026; Aug 19, 2026. P.O. NO.: 25000819