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Cape Coral Museum of History to celebrate city’s 55th anniversary

The Cape Coral Museum of History is hosting a free Open House Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in honor of the 55th anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Cape Coral.

There will be free admission to the museum and Master Gardeners will be on site for garden tours.

Guests can visit with some of the museum’s community partners, including the Cape Coral Fire Department (a fire truck will be on display from 10-11 a.m.), the Cape Coral Police Department, the Cape Coral Sun, the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral, Lee County Master Gardeners, Maddie’s Artisinal Bakery, Raso Realty and WinTrust Bank.

Proposed lease for the Boathouse comes back to City Council

These Tourist Development Tax Funds would be used to fund the construction of a

Items on the consent agenda are approved in bulk without discussion unless a member of Council “pulls” an item from Council no longer accepts public input

The meeting will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 6, in City Council chambers at City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.

Food will be available for purchase

The Cape Coral Museum of History is located on Cultural Park Boulevard, next to the Cultural Park Theatre.

For additional information about the museum, please visit https://capecoralmuseum.org/ or call (239) 772-7037.

County Commission approves Cape Coral Bridge projects

voted to approve two measures advancing the project to expand and improve the Cape Coral Bridge.

Commissioners approved a resolution to formally adopt the planned bridge and roadway improvements, as well as a resolution to acquire additional right of way for the project.

“The Cape Coral Bridge improvement project is vital for our community’s future,” said Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter. “By increasing capacity and reducing congestion, we’re making daily travel safer and more efficient for Cape Coral residents.”

The Cape Coral Bridge connects Cape Coral Parkway in the city of Cape Coral to College Parkway in south Fort Myers. The planned improvements are designed to increase roadway

study for the Cape Coral Bridge in April 2022. Throughout the study, Lee County staff, the Florida Department of Transportation and the project consultant team worked closely to develop a final PD&E document.

On July 1, Lee County received Location and Design Concept Acceptance from FDOT, providing the necessary approvals for Lee County to continue project design and begin the rightof-way phase.

Construction is expected to begin in 2028.

See CAPE CORAL BRIDGE, page 4

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The Breeze Newspapers once again took home multiple awards at the annual Florida Press Association Weekly

At the 2025 ceremony held last Friday at the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, The Cape Coral Breeze captured first place in Division A for its Editorial Page, third place in Division A for General Excellence and third place in Division A for the “Hurricane Ian Then & Now”

Staff Writer and Associate Sports Editor CJ Haddad took home a first place and third place award in Division A for

Haddad’s first-place story detailed a day at MLB Spring Training camp for the Boston Red Sox, on a day when it was announced top-of-the-rotation pitcher Lucas Giolito would require elbow surgery, ending his season before it started. The day also included the spring debut of

Haddad’s third-place story took a deep dive into the Cape Coral Cyclones U-17 soccer team that won the NPL Florida championship and were competing on a country-wide level.

“The real work our reporters and editors do is for our readers, but it is always nice to see our team be recognized by their peers,” said Breeze Newspapers Publisher Ray Eckenrode. “It’s a reflection of the hard work they do every day and well deserved.”

Executive Editor Valarie Harring added a thank you to Breeze readers.

“Our opinion pages are true community pages, a place for the voices of our neighbors and peers. To have these pages

Cape Police Department’s midyear report shows crime numbers down

By CJ HADDAD cjhaddad@breezenewspapers.com

According to recently released statistics from the Cape Coral Police Department, crime is down significantly over the first six months of 2025 compared to last year.

The CCPD report details “a remarkable 28% overall reduction in crime” year-over-year for the first half of 2025.

“This achievement reflects more than just numbers — it is a clear testament to the hard work and unwavering commitment of our dedicated officers, the support and vigilance of our community, and our department’s ongoing investment in innovative, data-driven policing,” CCPD officials said in a release issued Friday.

Between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2025, CCPD officials state the city experienced “significant declines in nearly every major crime category.”

Overall reported crime dropped from 2,076 cases in the first half of 2024 to 1,487 this year, “showcasing a substantial improvement in community safety.”

Robbery figures followed the positive trend, decreasing by 20%. The city reported zero homicides for the first half of 2025, compared to three in the same period of 2024.

The report shows motor vehicle thefts also declined by 4%, with 68 offenses this year versus 71 previously. CCPD officials state narcotics offenses fell from 194 cases in 2024 to 127 in 2025, representing a 35% reduction. Thefts saw a significant drop of 28%, down from 850 incidents to 612.

“These results reflect the commitment and collaboration of the department and the entire Cape Coral community in pushing back against crime at every level,” officials said.

Of the report, District 3 Councilmember Derrick Donnell said, “Our city ranks in the top 10% of being the safest city in the United States. This is a result of many factors that include but are not limited to; a professional department that is both dedicated and proactive, and a strong partnership with both our residential and business communities. This also gives our residents confidence in our city and is one of the major reasons why we continue to grow.”

CCPD officials said the reduction in crime is a testament to the “dedication and professionalism of the department’s officers, as well as the active participation of Cape Coral’s residents and business partners, Chief Anthony Sizemore

said, adding that by working proactively together, adopting cutting-edge technology, and embracing data-driven strategies, the city continues to set a high standard for public safety.”

“Our success is the result of several important strategies working together,” the release states. “First, strong partnerships with the community have created a culture of awareness, making it more difficult for crime to go unnoticed. We have also focused our patrols on areas with higher risk, and put extra effort into stopping repeat offenders, which has helped reduce crime directly. By investing in new technology — like advanced crime analysis and better investigative tools—we have been able to respond faster and solve cases more efficiently. Finally, our prevention and outreach efforts, such as public education and fraud awareness campaigns, have played a big role in the major declines seen in several types of crime.”

“We are proud to have an outstanding police department, and as our chief has said, our success is rooted in collaboration,” Cape Coral District 4 Councilmember Jennifer Nelson-Lastra said. “Public safety remains a top priority in our city, demonstrated by our continued commitment to equipping our officers with the tools and resources they need to do their jobs effectively and safely.”

The Cape Coral Police Department also extended its deepest gratitude to its officers, staff and all citizens who have played a part in this shared achievement.

“Our outstanding case closure rates — which stand well above the national average—are a testament to the exceptional dedication of our detectives and the strength of the department’s leadership,” officials said. “With the right people in place, we continue to deliver justice for victims and build public confidence in our commitment to safety. Together, we have made Cape Coral’s neighborhoods safer and improved quality of life citywide. We remain dedicated to transparency, continual improvement, and maintaining Cape Coral as a model of public safety in the region.”

FDLE breaks ground for new operations center in south Fort Myers

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement broke ground Thursday for a new operations center in Fort Myers.

The 64,000-square-foot complex to be built on 8.28acres at 16595 Oriole Road will act as the hub for the FDLE Fort Myers region, officials said.

The construction project is anticipated to take 13 months with FDLE to then move its Fort Myers Regional Operations Center from Page Field airport to the property close to I-75 and Alico Road.

The new center will include office space, laboratory areas for FDLE’s Forensic Services including the Biology, Chemistry, Crime Scene, Friction Ridge and Evidence disciplines, a training center built to host trainings, events and meetings, and a warehouse facility.

Officials said it will be an asset to law enforcement and the community alike.

“As the former Special Agent in Charge for Fort Myers, it’s an honor to be here as we lay the foundation for this region’s future,” said FDLE Deputy Commissioner Vaden Pollard. “This new regional operations center is more than bricks and mortar, it’s a reflection of FDLE’s growth, our commitment to southwest Florida and our investment in the people who serve and protect it every day.”

Three years ago, Hurricane Ian swept through Southwest Florida, leaving a trail of destruction in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties. The storm left structural damage to the Fort Myers Regional Operations Center.

During its recent session, the Florida Legislature approved the project that local law enforcement said will be of great benefit.

“This new facility means faster results, better evidence handling and ultimately more justice for victims,” said Punta Gorda Police Chief Pam Smith. “FDLE brings their expertise, knowledge and manpower to scenes that other

Law Enforcement building.

small agencies sometimes can’t provide. That dependable support is invaluable when every second counts.”

FDLE Fort Myers Special Agent in Charge Eli Lawson took a similar view.

“As with the investigations our agents and analysts conduct, the disciplines that our forensic scientists practice, and the support that all members provide to accomplish FDLE’s mission, FDLE extends the same level of excellence and innovation through this project,” Lawson said.. “FDLE is growing, and the department has nurtured that growth with top-of-the-line facilities, equipment and people.”

The estimated completion date is October 2026.

“We are proud to partner with FDLE and Easterly on a project of this significance,” said Seagate Development Group CEO Matt Price. “This facility represents advanced design, resilient construction, and functional efficiency. Every element has been thoughtfully engineered to meet the critical needs of law enforcement and serve as a forward-thinking resource for the community.”

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An artist’s rendering of the new Florida Department of

Cape Coral Breeze SporTS

By ED ZUMAR news@breezenewspapers.com

Tennis players from across Southwest Florida will be “Fighting Alzheimer’s With Every Serve” to honor a Cape Coral tennis pioneer while also continuing to bring awareness to those with Alzheimer’s disease.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 91 Fort Myers Beach, will hold a comprehensive “Boat America” safe boating class on Saturday, Aug. 16. This essential course aims to equip local boaters with the knowledge and skills to navigate safely, underscoring the critical fact from the 2024 Florida FWC accident statistic report that most boating accidents are preventable.

Far too often, boating incidents result from a lack of education or awareness. This “Boat America” course directly addresses these common pitfalls by covering fundamental topics crucial for responsible boating. Participants will learn about boating laws, safety equipment requirements, navigation rules, emergency procedures, and how to handle various on-water situations.

“We believe that an educated boater is a safe boater,” said Robert Guenthner, Flotilla Commander, Flotilla 91 Fort Myers Beach. “The vast majority of boating accidents, injuries, and even fatalities could be avoided with proper training. This class is an investment in your safety, your passengers’ safety, and the safety of everyone on the water.”

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) Boaters Card, which is often required for certain age groups to operate a vessel in Florida waters.

The Boat America Safe Boating Class will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 16, at the Pine Ridge Community Center, 15660 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers.

The costs $45 (includes FWC Boaters Card). Interested individuals are encouraged to register in advance at https:// www.aux91fmb.org/safeboating/

About the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary:

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the U.S. Coast Guard. Created by an Act of Congress in 1939, the Auxiliary supports the Coast Guard in nearly all of its missions, except for direct law enforcement and military operations. This includes promoting recreational boating safety, conducting search and rescue operations, and supporting Coast Guard operations.

The Courts Cape Coral will host the inaugural Joe Winslett Summer Classic Tennis Tournament on Aug. 16.

The benefit tournament will feature ladies doubles (3.0, 3.5 and 4.0) and men’s doubles (3.0, 3.5 and 4.0) in a round robin format with an elimination format depending on the draw.

Winslett, who fought a courageous battle against Alzheimer’s, was instrumental in establishing a tennis community at the Cape Coral Yacht Club. His love of tennis, and his legacy, continues to thrive now at The Courts Cape Coral.

Lisa Zuk, general manager, The Courts Cape Coral, met Joe after his wife Venita began attending tennis clinics at the Yacht Club, where her progress was immediate.

“Venita was one, I honestly felt her progress, she is like a 4.0 now, her advancement was very quick. So I got pretty close with Venita with lessons and clinics and through that she introduced me to Joe.”

“Joe was always just a really cool guy,” Zuk said. “He was always very laid back, at the club a lot, he played most mornings. I got to know Joe a bit more because he was such a handyman, always willing to help out of the goodness of his heart. Everyone loved him.””

Venita said her husband was always active but his love of tennis came about because he missed her.

“He never really played tennis much but he started playing because I got so heavily into it,” she said. “He said to me ‘I guess if I’m ever going to see you I better learn how to play, at least I’ll see you on the court!

“Then when he started playing he fell in love with the game, he was as obsessed as I was, if not more,” she said. “He’d go out at 6 in the morning with the guys, he’d get there early, make sure there was no trash, help clean the courts, he just loved, loved playing and being around all the people.”

Pat Monaghan, a close friend of Winslett and his wife, echoed Venita’s comments about Joe and his love of the game and the type of man he was.

Monaghan met Winslett years ago while watching him play tennis at the Yacht Club. In typical Winslett fashion, he asked him to play and they became fast friends.

“Joe is one of those guys who just always ‘showed up,’” said Monaghan. “He was always the first guy there, he’d ride his bike to the Yacht Club from his home on Skyline, in the dark, to get the court prepared, umbrellas up so it was ready. He was a self-made player, never took a lesson, just taught himself. He and Venita were just iconic there.”

Burnt Store Road Boat Ramp to close Aug. 13-15

The Burnt Store Boat Ramp, located at 230 Burnt Store Road South, will be closed from Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 13-15, due to an asphalt resurfacing project. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the ramp is expected to reopen Saturday, Aug. 16.

During this period, residents and boaters are encouraged to utilize other City-owned boat ramps:

n BMX Boat Ramp—1509 S.W. 7th Court (just north of Trafalgar Boulevard). This facility offers a double boat launching ramp, access

to an extensive freshwater canal system south of Pine Island Road, and restrooms.

n Horton Park Boat Ramp—2628

S.E. 26 Place. This ramp offers access to the Caloosahatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico, with ample parking and facilities.

n Rosen Park Boat Ramp—2414

S.E. 15 Terrace. Facility has multiple ramps, trailer parking, and restrooms.

A full list of all City Parks & Rec facilities is available https://www. capecoral.gov/department/parks_ and_recreationhome/parks_map.php

Monaghan said Winslett was always active, whether it was mountain biking, riding motorcycles or boating.

“He was much more mechanically inclined than I was, I still have the TV on my boat he installed,” said Monaghan. “He was just a no nonsense type of guy, a hard-working dude. I really enjoyed our time together.”

However Joe and Venita’s life changed when he began to show signs of Alzheimer’s.

“In the beginning, we were completely shocked. As it progressed he said he was going to go as fast and as long and hard as he could,” Venita said. “Then we got into some drug trials. His thing was ‘I know they’re never going to help me but if I can do anything to help progress knowledge of Alzheimer’s or to save other people that’s what I’ll do.’”

Venita said the condition began a few years before it was diagnosed.

“Little things that he would forget were happening,” she said. “Like he was impeccable with directions. You could blindfold him in the forest, spin him around and ask him to point north and he would. And he started not being good at directions which was an odd thing. I would say things to him and he would say I never told him that. I put a note in his wallet with my name and number in case of an emergency. He asked me who Venita was. He finally realized it was not good and said there is something wrong.”

They visited Lee Memory Health where preliminary tests were conducted which led to more detailed MRIs and further indepth testing.

However it was a comment coldly delivered from a healthcare specialist that said “today is the best day of the rest of your life” that made them realize the magnitude of his condition.

Now, a few years later, Venita is work-

PHOTO PROVIDED Joe Winslett

CRA’s $7.45 million budget approved for Fiscal Year 2026

By MEGHAN BRADBURY news@breezenewspapers.com

Cape Coral City Council, sitting as the South Cape Redevelopment Agency Commission, approved the CRA’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget of $7,455,201 Wednesday.

The budget includes an updated tax increment revenue of $453,254 from the July 1 property values. The revenue comes from Lee County tax increment based on 3.7623 millage rate and the

general fund transfer based on 5.2188 millage rate.

City Manager Mike Ilczyszyn, who also acts as the CRA’s executive director, said the benefit of having a CRA, versus drawing a geographic square and setting aside revenue, is receiving $3.1 million from Lee County.

“The CRA is one of the only direct benefits we get from the county,” he said. “The benefit is right there, $3.1 million directly coming from the county. A direct

financial investment in our trust fund to reinvest in the community.”

The budget includes four full-time positions, a code compliance officer removed and budgeted for the services in operating.

The operating budget includes Economic Development Incentives of $545,000, enhanced code enforcement and policing services and central services for $631,086 and project manager services of $150,000.

The transfers out include Palm Tree Median Beautification for $1,210,922, loan payment for The Cove parking garage for $1,122,294 and the annual debt for Southeast 47th Terrace Landscape for $460,741 and Bimini Basin for $2,600,000.

Budget Administrator Nicole Reitler said the existing capital project budget has $14.3 million allocated to CRA capital improvements with a $9.2 million available for existing projects.

Mussels drop series finale 7-1 to Blue Jays in 11 innings

FORT MYERS — The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels fell 7-1 in 11 innings to the Dunedin Blue Jays in the series finale at Hammond Stadium Sunday.

Sam Rochard made his Florida State League debut, getting the start on the mound for Fort Myers (45-55, 18-18).

Dunedin (48-49, 14-18) got on the board against Rochard in the top of the second inning. Brock Tibbitts led off the inning with a single and later scored on a two-out double by Austin Smith to give the Blue Jays an early 1-0 lead.

Rochard allowed one run on four hits, and struck out three across three-plus innings of work.

Like Rochard, Will Armbruester made

his Mussel debut Sunday. Armbruester entered out of the Mussels’ bullpen in the top of the fourth, and recorded all three outs in the inning.

Armbruester faced the minimum in the fifth, before recording the first out of the sixth and seeing his outing come to an end. He tossed 2.1 scoreless innings and picked up a pair of strikeouts.

Anthony Narvaez took over with one out in the top of the sixth and induced a ground ball double play to end the frame. His outing ended with two outs in the top of the seventh inning, after striking out one across 1.1 innings of work.

Zander Sechrist was the fourth Mussel pitcher of the afternoon, and needed just

one pitch to retire the final batter of the 7th.

In the home half of the frame, Bryan Acuna reached on a one-out single. Later in the inning, Luis Hernandez’s first professional hit was a single to center, which scored Acuna and tied the game 1-1.

Sechrist went seven up and seven down before exiting in the top of the 10th. Julio Bonilla took over on the mound and retired all three men he faced.

The Mussels got two on with one out in the bottom of the inning but couldn’t score, which sent the game to the 11th.

Tyler Stasiowski (2-1) was the sixth pitcher of the day for Fort Myers and didn’t record an out in the top of the 11th.

Dunedin took a 2-1 lead on an RBI double

by Kendry Chirinos off Stasiowski, who then issued back-to-back walks before giving way to Jakob Hall.

Hall issued a third consecutive walk by Fort Myers pitching, as the Blue Jays extended their margin to 3-1. After a sacrifice fly from Tucker Toman, Tibbetts lashed a double to left center to add to the tally and push the lead to 6-1.

Dunedin added an RBI groundout to make it six runs in the inning and take a 7-1 lead to the bottom of the 11th.

The Mussels were set to return to action Tuesday at Hammond Stadium against Clearwater. Coverage for the rest of the six-game series is on the Mighty Mussels Baseball Network.

Tennis: Tourney to honor Winslett, raise funds for Alzheimer’s Foundation

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ing to not only honor her husband through her association with the Alzheimer’s Foundation but she also has begun to play again the game they both loved so much after putting her racket down for a few years.

“I still struggle, it’s hard for me. I miss him greatly, we were together for more than 40 years,” she said. “So I’m trying to do things that I know he would want me to do. We both loved tennis, it was such a connection for us, so getting back into it gives me that connection.”

Zuk, who lost her grandfather to Alzheimer’s, hopes to make the Winslett Summer Classic an annual event. The idea for the tournament came about when Zuk met with Venita hoping to plan a way to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s in Joe’s memory.

“If it’s a success, yes I would like it to be an annual event, I feel as we get along with the amount of people we have so far, it will be. This event is special because it’s

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Venita and Joe,” she said. “He was such a big part of the Yacht Club that I’d say about 90% of the people that play at The Courts came from the Yacht Club and most knew Joe. After the Yacht Club was destroyed in the hurricane people could have gone to play anywhere, But we had such a tight-nit community, and Joe was such a huge part of that, which is amazing, to have so many go from public courts to here.”

The cost to take part in the tournament is $45 per person, which includes lunch.

A portion of the proceeds will be going to fight Alzheimer’s, with 100% of a raffle also going to battle the disease.

In addition to hosting the Summer Classic for tennis enthusiasts, the raffle will offer an opportunity to win prizes including weekend getaways, restaurant gift cards, golf packages, and much more.

You do not need to participate in the tennis tournament to take part in the raffle.

Tickets can be purchased up to Aug.16 at The Courts at Cape Coral pro shop adjacent to the Sun Splash Family Waterpark on Santa Barbara. Raffle tickets will go for

$5 for items valued at less than $200 and $20 for those $200 and above.

Saturday, Aug. 13, is the cut off date to register to participate in the tennis tournament. Zuk hopes to have 70 players take part.

Proceeds from the tournament and the raffle donations, will go to the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” organization. A walk is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, in Fort Myers at Florida Southwest College.

The Courts Cape Coral is at 402 S.W. 2nd Ave., off Santa Barbara Boulevard and W. Lake Kennedy Drive.

For more information on the Joe Winslett Summer Classic Tennis Tournament, visit playthecourtscapecoral.com/2025jwsc

Lisa Zuk, left, general manager, The Courts Cape Coral and Venita Winslett, wife of Joe Winslett, display the announcement of the inaugural Joe Winslett Summer Classic tennis tournament

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Breeze Newspapers publications receive 2025 FPA honors

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recognized with three consecutive first place awards is reflective of the involvement Cape residents have with their hometown paper. We remain humbly grateful and we thank you for the letters and guest commentaries you entrust us to share,” she said.

Harring credited team effort for the Special Section and General Excellence recognitions.

“Hurricane Ian Then & Now,” designed by graphic artist Michel Pistella, included contributions from the Fort Myers Beach Observer, Sanibel Island Reporter and Islander and the Pine Island Eagle, in addition to The Breeze.

The General Excellence award is an interdepartmental award, also including sales, production and press room operations.

The award recognizes newspapers that “demonstrate outstanding overall perfor-

mance across all aspects of their operation, from news gathering and writing to design and community engagement.”

Papers from two consecutive issues and an FPA -designated week are judged on a number of criteria including Overall News Content — the depth and breadth of news coverage, emphasizing the quality of reporting, writing style, and local relevance; mechanical excellence; advertising enterprise, editorial page, general appearance, photography, makeup and style and

promotion of community interest.

The Breeze’s sister publication, the Fort Myers Beach Observer, also took home multiple honors from the FPA. Fort Myers Beach Observer Editor Nathan Mayberg took home a second place in Division B for Arts, Entertainment & Review Reporting with “Dion, the Doowop King, basks in Florida revival,” as well as a third in Division AB for editorial work with “Council turns it back on environment.”

Cape Coral Bridge: Plans to replace the existing structure move ahead

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Four lanes of traffic will remain open throughout construction. A new eastbound bridge will first be built south of the current

eastbound bridge and will temporarily provide two lanes in each direction to maintain current travel conditions. Once traffic shifts to the new eastbound bridge, both existing bridges will be demolished.

A new westbound bridge will then be built to the north of the existing bridges. Each new bridge will accommodate three lanes of traffic and include a shared-use path.

A video of the planned improvements and more information about the Cape Coral Bridge may be found at www.capecoralbridgeproject.com.

PROBATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION File Number 25-CP-2190

IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT J. ROLLMAN, SR., Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Robert J. Rollman, Sr., deceased, whose date of death was 5/4/25, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 9346, Ft. Myers, FL 33902. 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, 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 July 30, 2025.

S. Thomas Ullman, Attorney Florida Bar # 165740 2069 First St. #306 Ft. Myers, FL 33901 (239) 332-3719

Jonathan M. Rollman

Personal Representative 1009 Stonehedge Ave. Durham, NC 27707

July 30, August 6, 2025 LC0088 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 25-CP-2315 Division Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF INA PETRA HARRIS Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Ina Petra Harris, deceased, whose date of death was April 17, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for LEE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901. 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.

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 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 July 30, 2025.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Lisa A. Musial Esq. (FL Bar #495972)

Musial Law Firm LLC 923 Del Prado Blvd S 207 Cape Coral, FL 33990

Telephone: (239) 772-0639

E-Mail: lamusial@musiallawfl.com Secondary legalasst@musiallawfl.com

E-Mail: John Kevin Kalarovich 1819 SE 11th Ave.

Cape Coral, Florida 33990

July 30, August 6, 2025

LC0639

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO: 25-CP-160 IN RE:

ESTATE OF EDWARD MUNSON

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of EDWARD MUNSON, deceased, whose date of death was March 25, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division; File No. 25-CP160; the address of which is P.O. Box 9346, Ft. Myers, FL 33902. 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, who have claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

A 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 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.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED 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 6, 2025.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Joan DeMichael Henry LUSK, DRASITES & TOLISANO, P.A. 202 Del Prado Boulevard

Notice To The Public

The Cape Coral City Council will be accepting applications for the following Boards/ Commissions/Committees:

GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Residents of the City of Cape Coral and Citizen of – Vacancies the United States over the age of 18 years shall be eligible for service on the Grievance Committee.

Applications are available on the City’s website www.capecoral.gov, the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, or if you would like one mailed, call the City Clerk’s Office at 239-574-0411. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Kimberly Bruns, CMC City Clerk

Cape Coral, Florida 33990 (239) 574-7442

FLORIDA BAR #0136352

Personal Representative: JOANNE ELAINE MUNSON 7200 Twin Eagle Lane Fort Myers, FL 33912 August 6, 13, 2025 LC0056

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION File No. 25CP2154 IN RE: ESTATE OF EDWARD TAYLOR COONS SR. Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Edward Taylor Coons Sr., deceased, whose date of death was June 20, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1700 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL, 33901. 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.

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 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 August 6, 2025.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Scott Kuhn, Esq

Attorney

Florida Bar Number: 555436 6720 Winkler Road Fort Myers, FL 33919

Telephone: (239) 333-4529

Fax: (239) 333-4531

E-Mail: pleadings@kuhnlegal.com

Personal Representative: Edward T. Coons, Jr. 221 Blue Heron Lake Circle Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 August 6, 13, 2025 LC1280

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 25-CP-2348

IN RE: ESTATE OF CHERYL L. HELTON a/k/a CHERYL L. HYLTON, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of CHERYL L. HELTON a/k/a CHERYL L. HYLTON, deceased, File No. 25-CP-2348, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 9346, Fort Myers, Florida 33902. 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claim with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is August 6, 2025. Attorney for Personal Representative: Judy A. Romano, Esq. Florida Bar No. 881200 6719 Winkler Rd., Suite 118 Fort Myers, Florida 33919 Telephone: (239) 437-5378

Personal Representative: Stephanie England 1501 N. Gator Circle Cape Coral, Florida 33909 August 6, 13, 2025 LC0074

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO: 25-CP-002295 IN RE: ESTATE OF REBECCA HINDS Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of REBECCA HINDS, deceased, whose date of death was June 6, 2025; is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division; File No. 25-CP002295; the address of which is P.O. Box 9346, Ft. Myers, FL 33902. The names and addresses of the personal representative and

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Cape Coral City Council will be accepting applications for the following Boards/Commissions/Committees:

Municipal Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund Board Of Trustees – (1) Vacancy Resident of Cape Coral and Citizen of the United States

Municipal Police Employees’ Pension Trust Fund Board Of Trustees – (1) Vacancy

Applications are available on the City’s website www.capecoral. gov, the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard, or if you would like one mailed, call the City Clerk’s Office at (239) 574-0411. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025.

Kimberly Bruns, CMC City Clerk

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-18

A RESOLUTION OF THE HERONS GLEN RECREATION DISTRICT

APPROVING A PRELIMINARY BUDGET RELATING TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED IN THE DISTRICT TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; STATING THE INTENTION TO USE CHAPTER 170 AND CHAPTER 197, FLORIDA STATUTES AS METHODS OF COLLECTING SUCH ASSESSMENTS; CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT WHICH THE DISTRICT SHALL CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A NON AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE HERONS GLEN RECREATION DISTRICT:

SECTION 1. AUTHORITY FOR THIS RESOLUTION. The Board of Supervisors (the "Board") of the Herons Glen Recreation District (the "District") is authorized to adopt this Resolution under the authority granted by the provisions of Chapter 418, Florida Statutes, as amended, its Charter (Ordinance No. 98-08 adopted by Lee County, Florida on April 25, 1998, as amended), Chapter 189, Florida Statutes, Chapter 170, Florida Statutes and Chapter 197, Florida Statutes and other applicable provisions of law (collectively, the "Act").

SECTION 2. FINDINGS. The Board of Supervisors expressly finds as follows:

A. The District is a local unit of special purpose government organized and existing under and pursuant to Chapter 418 Florida Statutes. The District was established for the purpose of acquiring and operating the Recreational Facilities (hereinafter defined).

B. "Recreational Facilities" shall collectively refer to the land and any and all buildings and other improvements that are owned, or acquired subsequently, by the District including, without limitation, clubhouse, maintenance buildings, cart storage area, outbuildings, supports, foundations, structures, golf course, practice facilities, ranges, pitching and putting greens, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, swimming pools, bocce courts, pickle ball courts, fitness center, storage areas and storage buildings, lakes, landscaping, signs, paths, sidewalks, curbs, driveways, parking lots, bridges, lighting, open or vacant lands, water systems, drainage systems, waste water facilities, maintenance facilities and irrigation water storage and distribution facilities (CLIS), machinery, fixtures and equipment, including all substitutions for, replacements of and additions to the same located within or without the Herons Glen Development of Regional Impact in North Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, and any such other facilities as the District may acquire from time to time. The Recreational Facilities are also sometimes referred to herein as the “Improvements.”

C. The Board has annually since their acquisition, and has again, this date, considered and does now determine that the operation, maintenance and improvement of said Recreational Facilities serves a proper, essential and valid public purpose which specially benefits each lot in the District.

D. The District is empowered by the Act to provide facilities such as the Recreational Facilities to the residents of the District and others.

E. Management has submitted a Preliminary Budget Report ("Preliminary Budget Report") for operation and management of the Recreational Facilities during the District's 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, which Preliminary Budget Report supports the special benefit to the properties in the District as a result of the operation, maintenance and improvement of the Recreational Facilities and allocates such benefit to the properties in the District. The Preliminary Budget Report provides a method, based upon the 1999 report of Financial & Associates, Ltd., entitled “Preliminary Special Assessment Methodology,” as amended, in 2006 and again in August 2020, by PFM Financial Advisors LLC (the “Financial Report”) for levying non ad valorem special assessments on the specially benefitted properties in the District in order to provide funds necessary to operate, maintain, replace, improve and manage the District and its Facilities, and which Financial Report anticipates no general tax revenue for the District. The Financial Report in conjunction with the Budget Report, is the basis for the methodology used for determining the District’s Preliminary Assessment Roll.

F. The District now desires to approve and adopt the Budget Report and the Preliminary Assessment Roll, evidence its intent to collect the Special Assessments (the "Special Assessments") by the Methods authorized by Chapter 170 and Chapter 197, Florida Statutes, and to call for a public hearing for the purpose of hearing evidence from assessed owners and for adopting a final non ad valorem assessment roll with respect to such Special Assessments, all as required by Florida Statutes.

G. The Board finds that all lots and parcels, developed and anticipated to be developed, as well as the residents, existing and anticipated, of the District will be specially

benefitted by the Special Assessments through fulfillment of the operation and management of the District and the operation, maintenance and replacement of its Recreational Facilities, because the Recreation Facilities were purchased or otherwise acquired on the basis that they are a special benefit to each property within the District, and the District having acquired them for the benefit of the property in the District, finds that those facilities must be properly operated, maintained, replaced, improved, increased and managed in order for them to continually provide the special benefit to such property, in accord with the original intent for creation of the District and as contemplated at the time of initial acquisition of the Recreational Facilities.

H. The Board finds that the Preliminary Budget Report provides a fair and equitable apportionment of the Special Assessments for the District’s next fiscal year, 20252026

SECTION 3. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET REPORT AND PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL. The Preliminary Budget Report, substantially in the form submitted at the July 18, 2025 Board meeting, including the preliminary special assessments included therein, i.e. the per lot annual operation and maintenance assessments, as shown in the attached Exhibit A, as well as that certain annual debt service assessment previously established for repayment of the District’s Bonds (the “Bond Debt Service Assessments”), are hereby approved and adopted. The proposed per lot assessments as stated therein will be imposed upon all existing lots located within the Herons Glen Recreation District’s jurisdictional boundaries.

SECTION 4. INTENT TO ASSESS AND COLLECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.

The Findings have been considered by the Board and found to be true and correct. The District hereby states its intent to use the method of collecting the Special Assessments as permitted by Section 189.4065, Florida Statutes, and Chapters 197 and 170, Florida Statutes, for the assessable properties in the District. The District intends to use the methodology of Section 197.3632 for collection of its Bond Debt Service Assessments, and for collection of its annual operation and maintenance assessments on lots owned by owners who are or have been substantially delinquent in payment of prior District assessments. Otherwise, the District intends to use the methodology of Chapter 170 for collection of its annual operation and maintenance assessments.

The levy of the Special Assessments is required to provide funds for payment of debt service and to operate, maintain, replace, improve and manage the District and its Facilities during its fiscal year 2025-2026 in the amounts set forth in the Preliminary Budget Report. The Special Assessments shall be made on all lots and lands specially benefited, as further designated in the assessment roll hereinafter provided for. The assessments shall be made on a platted (developed and vacant) per lot basis; they shall be in the amount described in the Preliminary Budget Report per Lot, unless the amount is modified at the final hearing described herein; they shall be imposed on an annual basis, and collected either annually or quarterly, as determined by the Board at the final Public Hearing. For those lots whose Special Assessments the Board determines are eligible, the Special Assessments shall be paid by in quarterly installments to be billed by the District during the District's 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. Further, the Special Assessments shall be the personal obligation of each owner, whether collected by direct billing or by the uniform method of Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, i.e. on the County tax bill.

The legal description of the lands within the District which shall be subject to the levy of the Special Assessments is attached hereto as Exhibit B.

SECTION 5. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL.

The District hereby calls and sets a final public hearing for Friday, September 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to be held in the Clubhouse of the Herons Glen Golf & Country Club, 2250 Herons Glen Boulevard, North Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida (the "Final Adoption Hearing") for the purpose of receiving testimony and objections from affected property owners, adopting a Final Budget Report, and a final non ad valorem Special Assessment roll (the "Final Special Assessment Roll") with respect to the Special Assessments. At the Final Adoption Hearing, the Board will sit as an equalizing board, will hear objections of all interested persons to the Final Assessment Roll and will finally confirm and adopt a Final Special Assessment Roll and allocate such assessments as appropriate among any property in the District, or take such action relative thereto as it deems just and right.

SECTION 6. NOTICE AND PUBLICATION. As required by Section 170.07, Florida Statutes and Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, at least thirty (30) days prior to the Final Adoption Hearing, notice thereof shall be given by first-class United States mail. The notice shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (the "Notice"). The Notice to be given by mail shall be sent to each person shown by the Lee County Property Appraiser as owning property subject to the Special Assessments on the effective date of this Resolution. The Notice shall include the

information required by Florida Statutes. This Resolution shall be published once a week for a period of two (2) weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published in Lee County. Further, the Notice of the time and place of the Final Adoption Hearing shall be published two times, one week apart in a newspaper of general circulation published in Lee County such that the final publication is at least one week prior to the Final Public Hearing.

SECTION 7. GOLF AND TENNIS ANNUAL FEES. The preliminary Golf Membership and Tennis Membership fees and charges, which are also shown on the attached Exhibit “A,” are hereby preliminarily approved for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, subject to any changes approved in the at the Final Adoption Hearing.

SECTION 8. MISCELLANEOUS. The Chairman, and other officers of the Board of Supervisors, the District Management and the District Legal Counsel are authorized and directed to execute and deliver all documents, contracts, instruments and certificates and to take all actions and steps on behalf of the District that are necessary or desirable in connection with the effectuation of this Resolution and which are not inconsistent with the terms and provisions herein.

SECTION 9. SEVERABILITY. Should any sentence, section, clause, part or provision of this Resolution be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this Resolution as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part declared invalid.

SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Herons Glen Recreation District this 18 th day of July 2025.

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EXHIBIT B

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF HERONS GLEN RECREATION DISTRICT

Herons Glen Unit 1 as described in Official Records Instrument No. 4568865, Plat Book 63, Page 51; and

Herons Glen Unit 2 as described in Official Records Instrument No. 4664888, Plat Book 64, Page 16; and

Herons Glen Unit 3 as described in Official Records Instrument No. 4769889, Plat Book 65, Page 21; and

Herons Glen Unit 4 as described in Official Records Instrument No. 4992933, Plat Book 67, Page 9; and

Herons Glen Unit 5 as described in Official Records Instrument No. 5865368, Plat Book 74, Page 82; and

Herons Glen Unit 7 as described in Official Records Instrument No. 4992938, Plat Book 67, Page 11; and

Herons Glen Unit 7A as described in Official Records Instrument No. 2007000068527; and

Herons Glen Unit 8 as described in Official Records Instrument No. 5477271, Plat Book 71, Page 33; and

Herons Glen Unit 9 as described in Official Records Instrument No. 5158223, Plat Book 69, Page 1; and

Herons Glen Unit 10 as described in Official Records Instrument No. 5829907, Plat Book 74, Page 51; and

Herons Glen Unit 11A as described in Official Records Instrument No. 2007000038434; and

Herons Glen Unit 11 and 12 as described in Official Records Instrument No. 6347420, Plat Book 78, Page 57; and

Herons Glen Unit 13 as described in Official Records Instrument No. 6379670, Plat Book 78, Page 87; and

Del Vera Unit 1 as described in Official Records Instrument No. 2885891, Plat Book 46, Page 7; and

Del Vera Unit 2 as described in Official Records Instrument No. 3276799, Plat Book 50, Page 69; and

Mystic at Herons Glen as described in Official Records Instrument No. 2021000164953 in the Public Records of Lee County, Florida.

EXHIBIT C

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Herons Glen Recreation District (the “District”) has called for a public hearing to be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m in the Clubhouse of the Herons Glen Golf & Country Club, 2250 Herons Glen Boulevard, North Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, for the purpose of adopting its Annual Budget and non-ad valorem assessment roll in the form of special assessments to defray the cost of bond debt service and operating and maintaining the District’s Recreational Facilities and to fund capital replacement and deferred maintenance reserve accounts during its upcoming fiscal year, 2025/2026. (These annual assessments are here referred to as the “Special Assessments” and the September 5, 2025, public hearing is here referred to as the “Public Hearing”).

The total amount of the proposed Operation and Maintenance (“O&M”) Special Assessment per lot is $2,993.00 The debt service (“Bond”) assessment is $1,424.58 per lot.

For most lots, the Operation and Maintenance assessments are proposed to be billed directly by the District in quarterly installments of $748.00. For lots owned by owners who are two or more quarters delinquent, the O&M amounts stated above are proposed to be collected either directly by the District, or by the County Tax Collector, as determined by the District from time to time. The actual final assessment amount for each lot will be determined by the Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing.

The District proposes to levy these non-ad valorem Special Assessments against the specially benefitted property within the boundaries of the District, including but not limited to, the Herons Glen, Del Vera and Mystic subdivisions, North Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, for the purposes of acquisition, operation, maintenance, replacement and management of the District’s Recreation Facilities, all as more fully described in Resolution No. 2025-18

Pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-18 the District has stated its intent to use methods of collecting the Special Assessments authorized by Chapters 170 and/or 197, Florida Statutes. Failure of a property owner in the District to pay the Special Assessments levied on such owner’s property when due will cause a tax certificate to be issued if the assessment is placed on the tax roll, or a lien to be filed upon such property if the assessment is not placed on the tax roll, either of which may result in loss of title to the property. The total amount of all proposed assessments is $3,891,484.00

All affected property owners have the right to appear at the Public Hearing and the right to file written objections with the District within twenty (20) days from the date of this notice. If a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Board of the District with respect to any matters considered at the Public Hearing, that person 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 based.

Any person requiring special accommodations at any of the meetings because of a disability or physical impairment should contact Herons Glen at 239-731-4501 at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting.

HERONS GLEN RECREATION DISTRICT

Dated: July 18, 2025

EXHIBIT