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Army Corps won’t help with Nova Canal flooding Daytona Beach explores several new flood mitigation strategies after federal study is canceled. PAGE 6A

Two Daytona races head to primaries Who is running for City Commission? PAGE 5A INSIDE COUNTY CHARTER

Five charter amendments, including land registry, to be placed on November ballot. PAGE 4A

VOGS IN THE WATER

Vertical oyster garden initiative expands into Flagler County. PAGE 3A

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Daytona Beach Shores mayor says that ‘no false claim’ was made to opponent’s supporter in County Council race. PAGE 9A

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Players back on the court Mainland coach Joe Giddens hosts eighth annual summer basketball league. PAGE 8B Mainland plays against the Florida Vultures at Mainland’s summer basketball league on June 11. Photo by Michele Meyers

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NEWS BRIEFS Flagler Humane Society, FCSO team up to give puppies, inmates a fresh start The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office rolled out the red carpet and several puppy pads on June 11, welcoming an entire litter of puppies from the Flagler Humane Society into its Successful Mental Health

and Addiction Recovery Treatment (SMART) program at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. The 11 puppies have a new pack of seven handlers: male SMART Program inmates who are learning that a little puppy love goes a long way. In a short time, we have found a paws-itively perfect match where everybody walks away with wagging tails. SMART is an in-custody, evidence-based treatment program designed to help participating inmates work through mental health and addiction challenges. The program has earned national

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office SMART Program welcomed a litter of puppies into the jail.

COPS CORNER JUNE 4

SMELLS SUSPICIOUS 2:46 p.m. — 1000 block of Justice Lane, Bunnell Introduction of contraband into a detention facility. A woman already facing drug charges was arrested again after admitting she had concealed fentanyl inside her body while being booked into the Flagler County jail. Deputies responded to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility after jail

staff reported the inmate told a deputy she had been hiding narcotics since arriving at the facility. According to the arrest report, the woman went to a restroom and removed the drugs before turning them over to deputies. She told deputies she decided to remove the narcotics because they were causing an unpleasant odor. The substance tested positive for fentanyl and weighed approximately 19 grams. The narcotics were packaged and will be submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for additional testing.

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recognition for its innovative approach, which pair’s structure, accountability and hard work with the simple, steady companionship of animals who do not care about your past. For the men in the program, caring for 11 wiggly, hungry, occasionally mischievous puppies means feeding schedules, cleanup duty and practicing patience — the same daily routine, responsibility, and sense of purpose that research shows are key ingredients in lasting recovery. The arrangement is a win for the Flagler Humane Society, too. Housing the litter at the detention facility frees up kennel space at the shelter and sends the puppies back into the adoption pipeline well-fed, well-socialized, and ready to fetch their furever homes. This is not the first time male SMART program inmates have rolled up their sleeves for the Flagler Humane Society. The men’s program recently designed and constructed four large dog shelters, standing 12 feet tall and measuring 12 feet by 12 feet wide, to give shelter dogs shade and a safe, comfortable

The woman was charged with introduction of a controlled substance into a correctional facility and possession of fentanyl. The arrest came just two days after she was booked into the jail on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.

JUNE 5

GIFT CARD GAMBLE 9:54 p.m. — Palm Coast Fraud. A Flagler County couple lost hundreds of dollars after a scammer convinced a man with Alzheimer’s disease that he needed to purchase

for kittens around the clock. The kitten-fostering initiative has become one of the program’s most beloved features. We believe this initiative will work even better when it is raining both cats and dogs! Residents interested in adopting a puppy, kitten or pet of their own are encouraged to visit flaglerhumanesociety.org.

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Puppies from the Flagler Humane Society are being cared for by inmates in the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office SMART Program. Photo courtesy of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office

place to play while their kennels are cleaned. Inside the women’s program, participants in the female SMART Program are currently fostering seven orphaned kittens. Inmates bottle-feed, socialize and care

gift cards to claim a vehicle. According to a Sheriff’s Office report, the victim received a phone call from someone claiming he needed to pay money in order to receive a new vehicle. Believing the story, he purchased approximately $1,000 in gift cards before his wife was able to intervene and end the call. Investigators said about $700 had already been spent from the cards before the scam was stopped. Two $100 Amazon gift cards remained unused, but a $500 Visa gift card had already been redeemed. The victim’s wife told deputies her husband has Alzheim-

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office obtained an arrest warrant for Craig Stevens Jr., 34, of Daytona Beach, after an investigation determined he exposed himself to a 15-yearold boy and attempted to enter the teen’s shower at a Palm Coast gym, the FCSO reported. Sheriff Rick Staly said: “I commend the teen victim for the way he handled this perverted encounter and immediately reporting it. He likely protected others from becoming victims of this predator.”

er’s disease and had previously experienced issues with scammers. Before contacting law enforcement, she deleted information related to the scammers from his phone and changed his phone number. Deputies were unable to identify a suspect, and the case was later classified as inactive due to a lack of evidence.

JUNE 9

DUG A DEEPER HOLE 1:56 p.m. — 400 block of Leeway Trail, Ormond Beach Criminal mischief. “Someone was illegally cutting through private property and got himself stuck in a ditch and is

Palm Coast man arrested after alleged home invasion

The Bunnell Police Department arrested Antonio Figueroa-Acevedo, 30, of Palm Coast, following a violent domestic incident reported at a Bunnell residence on the morning of June 12, 2026. At approximately 9:55 a.m., Bunnell Police officers responded to a report of a physical disturbance. Officers learned the suspect, who was known to the victim, allegedly entered the residence without permission, attacked the victim, prevented the victim from leaving, and used violence during the incident. Acevedo is being held on no bond at the St. Johns County jail. “This case reflects the kind of violence no person should ever have to endure,” said Chief David Brannon. “Our officers and detectives acted quickly, followed the evidence, and worked with our law enforcement partners to ensure the suspect was located and taken into custody. Domestic violence is not a private matter, and it will never be treated as one by this agency.”

now taking selfies in front of the stuck vehicle.” That was the call police received concerning a 17-yearold Ormond Beach boy, the latest in what a police report noted was a series of incidents where juveniles drive off local roads and create deep tire ruts within rights of way, causing significant property damage. When police arrived on the scene, the teenager and his truck were still stuck in the stormwater drainage ditch. As an officer approached, he overheard the teenager speaking with a roadside assistance service. According to the police report, during the investigation, the teenager asked the officer, “You’re not allowed to dig up here anymore?” He then followed up with, “If I knew it wasn’t allowed, I wouldn’t have done it.” He now faces a misdemeanor. The police report noted that the damage was valued at $888, as it would take six hours of labor to repair, at a rate of $148. The damage property is owned by the city.

JUNE 11

ANTISEMITIC LETTER 11:38 a.m. — 400 block of North Nova Road, Ormond Beach Non-reportable offense. A local synagogue received suspicious letters in the mail and contacted police. A synagogue employee showed the letter to police. The letter was enclosed in an envelope and contained a single white sheet of paper with a large red swastika, according to the police report. Police submitted the letter into its records.

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Chief Oyster Ambassador Brian Hilgers; his wife, Becky Hilgers; and Coastal Conservation Association representative Rand Bennett show off their VOGs. Photos by Rachel Mills

Clean water, naturally A grassroots effort, which started in Volusia, is attracting oysters to clean local waters in Flagler. ABE MILLS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Flagler County teamed up with “Oysters for My Neighborhood” and the Coastal Conservation Association and installed 200 Vertical Oyster Gardens (VOGs) at three boat dock locations on Tuesday, June 16. Teams of Volunteers installed VOGs at Bings landing, the Moody Boat Launch at Flagler Beach, and at Herschel King Park in Palm Coast. Oysters for my Neighborhood collects shells from local restaurants and dries them out for at least six months, “in order to kill off any diseases, bacteria, invasive species — if they were to come from Texas, Virginia, or wherever they may have come from,” CCA representative Logan Kennovin said. Once the oyster shells are dried out, volunteers drill holes in them, put them on a rope, and then hang them on a dock. “Think of this as condominiums or apartments for little baby oysters,“ Brian Hilgers, chief oyster ambassador, said. “Little oysters are looking for a home right now, and they attach to this and they grow.” According to Hilgers,

Capt. Jim Kelly, of Flagler Beach Yacht Club and Fun Coast Yacht Services, and Logan Kennovin, a Coastal Conservation Association representative, work together to install a vertical oyster garden.

one oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day. “It cleans out all the algae, plankton, and other stuff in the water,” Hilger said. “With cleaner water, more fish and more habitats can survive.” “Every dock can use this. No permits needed. It’s a nobrainer,” Hilger said. Ormond Beach resident Chuck Gleichmann founded Oysters for My Neighborhood in 2024 after reading an article about the success of VOGs on the West Coast. He felt like it could be successful on the Eastern seaboard as well. “We started a grassroots effort in Ormond Beach to

help make our river better,” Gliechmann said. “Since then we’ve installed 1,700 VOGs.” Hilger hopes that they can continue working with Flagler County until every dock in Flagler County has VOGs. He also called on other cities to follow Flagler’s lead. “Ormond, Daytona, Edgewater, catch up to Flagler. You’re way behind. Let’s put these down there, OK?” Hilger said. For more information on how to get free Vertical Oyster Gardens installed on your dock, go to www.oystersformyneighborhood.com. See video on the Palm Coast Observer’s Facebook page.

“Think of this as condominiums or apartments for little baby oysters. Little oysters are looking for a home right now, and they attach to this and they grow.” BRIAN HILGERS, Chief Oyster Ambassador

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Five Volusia charter amendments to be placed on November ballot One of the amendment involves creating a registry of conservation lands. JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

County Council structure. Restricting reimbursements for officials. Amendment 10 updates. Removal of personnel system requirements. A registry of protected conservation lands. Volusia voters will get a say on five proposed charter amendments this November, following a third and final public hearing at the County Council meeting on Tuesday, June 16. The charter amendments were brought forth after a year of work by the 2025-2026 Charter Review Committee, a 15-person body appointed by the council to review the county’s existing charter and ordinances. Though the public hearings were conducted during council meetings, officials lacked the authority to revise the proposed amendments or decline to place them on the ballot. “We often get reminded that the people voted,” County Council member David Santiago said. “The people

spoke on other items that have been before us —that we should listen to them, because the people have spoken, right? We hear that all the time. Well, guess what? The people will speak on this too, and we’ll know very loud and clear whether 60% or more, or less, want what is being argued for or against, so the debate really needs to happen amongst your neighbors.” The five proposed charter amendments are as follow: Establishes a County Council structure with five district members and two at-large members, requires the chair to be chosen annually from among the council members, and adds stricter term limits. Removes Charter restrictions requiring County Council members to be reimbursed for out-of-county work-related expenses and prohibiting County Council members from receiving reimbursement for workrelated, in-county expenses. Updates the County Charter to reflect changes required by Florida’s 2018 Constitutional Amendment 10 affecting various county Constitutional offices. Removes detailed personnel system requirements from the Charter and instead allows those policies to be set by the County Council through ordi-

nances. Creates a registry of protected conservation lands, which protects such lands from sale or transfer, and requires a majority plus-one vote of the entire County Council to add properties to such list or remove properties from that list for sale or transfer, while making exceptions for takings by entities with authority of eminent domain and allowing such properties to be used for county purposes. Some voters at Tuesday’s hearing argued that the amendments weaken the citizen voice in county government. Resident Gary Singleton said some of the amendments “attempt to fix something that isn’t broken or ignore the will of the people.” “Citizens should retain the right to choose the county chair, refusing to hand over that right to politicians,” he said. “The will of the people must be protected.” Singleton added that restrictions on spending for council members should remain in place, that personnel administration shouldn’t require a change in the county charter and that residents have “overwhelmingly” voted for large-scale conservation with Volusia Forever. A sixth proposed charter

amendment, initiated by the council, also involved conservation lands. It was tabled in a 4-2 vote. This amendment proposed requiring a unanimous vote of the County Council to sell or transfer property acquired by the county through its endangered lands or Volusia Forever programs, unless otherwise required by a contractual or legal obligation of the county as part of the eminent domain process, according to a county staff report. This was a result of arguments made by some environmentalists who felt that the fifth charter amendment involving conservation lands takes away protections because it will allow council to sell these lands or use them for a “public purpose.” Dream Green Volusia founder Suzanne Scheiber, a member of the Charter Review Committee, stated on her organization’s Facebook page that public purpose is “defined by case law and can be a wastewater treatment plant, a fire station, a road, a water treatment plant, a park, etc.” She advocated for the county to emulate Alachua County, where lands placed on a conservation registry can only be sold via a voter referendum. As county legal opin-

“We’ll know very loud and clear whether 60% or more, or less, want what is being argued for or against, so the debate really needs to happen amongst your neighbors.” DAVID SANTIAGO, councilman

ions say this wouldn’t hold up in courts, Scheiber asked the council pass an ordinance requiring a unanimous vote to sell or transfer conservation lands, and put the sixth charter amendment on the ballot for voters to decide. “It strengthens the initial voter referendum and does not affect Volusia Forever’s original intent,” Scheiber said. “Show us that you have no plans to sell our Volusia Forever conservation lands, and that words spoken in support of the program meant something.” Charter Review Commitee member and former Volusia County Councilman Ben Johnson said that a lot of what’s been said about the conservation lands amendment — during the public hearings and on social media — was “a lot of unmitigated bull----.”

“I’ve sat here and listened to people come up here and stand up ... and tell you part of a truth, not the whole truth — trying to sell a story that we’re trying to weaken the ability about selling this property,” Johnson said. “I have always voted for Forever and ECHO. I’ve always voted for it because they are great programs. I don’t want to see the property sold or done away with, but the idea of having to put a 7-0 vote ... when I sat on that council, we couldn’t even get a 7-0 vote when we had free food in that back room about what time we were going to eat.” Volusia County Council Chair Jeff brower said he asked for the amendment to be placed on the agenda because conservation lands, and maintaining them in perpetuity, has been a highly debated topic in the public. “I wanted to go take it a step further and give the protection to the voters of Volusia County — the greatest protection they could possibly have, and that is a unanimous vote by this council, or actually by future councils,” Brower said. Brower and Volusia County Council member Troy Kent voted against tabling the amendment indefinitely. Councilman Jake Johansson was absent.

Ormond Beach OKs additional work at Andy Romano Beachfront Park The work includes handrails, pavers, concrete work and lengthening the new ADA-accessible ramp.

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The Ormond Beach City Commission has approved additional work for Andy Romano Beachfront Park at a cost of $101,947.

The work includes handrails, pavers, concrete work and lengthening the new ADA-accessible ramp at the park, which is undergoing a $2.5 million construction project to repair the seawall and reconstruct the beach

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ramp, both of which were damaged in 2024 during Hurricane Milton. City staff still estimates construction will be done sometime in August, and the park remains accessible to the public, but officials at the June 9 City Commission meeting expressed some frustration at the delays and hurdles the project has faced in the last couple of years. “Here we are adding another amount to a bid that should have probably been done better,” said City Commissioner Travis Sargent, who pulled the item from the meeting’s consent agenda. “I don’t know where we may have went wrong, but I just think that we need to do an after-action report on this, and figure out how we can do better.” Andy Romano’s seawall dated to about the 1950s, which city staff previously explained to the Observermeant that the damage couldn’t be repaired easily — it needed to be fully

“I just think that we need to do an after-action report on this, and figure out how we can do better.” TRAVIS SARGENT, City Commissioner

A staging area has been fenced off at Andy Romano Beachfront Park. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

rebuilt. That, combined with working with FEMA and having to rebid the project in January after issues with its last contractor involving an $818,000 change order, have led to the delay. FEMA, however, will be reimbursing the city about $2.3 million of the total combined project cost for the new seawall and beach ramp. The city is also replacing the shade structures at the park. Assistant City Manager Shawn Finley said that the additional work at the park was identified during a building permit review in January and that the items go beyond

what the engineer originally put into the park’s design. The work is also coming in about $20,000 higher than originally expected. “I apologize that our review of our consultants did not cover that prior to getting out to bid, and I certainly would have hoped that our actual prices from our contractor would have been less than what we estimated,” Finley said. “... These were deemed necessary to make sure that ramp that we’re doing at Andy Romano is fully ADA-compliant.”

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Three Ormond Beach races head to the August primary election Voters to get first say on the mayoral, Zones 1 and 4 races in August. JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

Three Ormond Beach races are headed to the August primary election, as all candidates have qualified. Because the mayoral, Zone 1 and Zone 4 City Commission races each have three or more candidates, Ormond Beach voters will head to the polls on Aug. 18, to select who they would like to represent them on the dais for the upcoming two-year term. If none of the candidates earns 50% of the vote plus one vote, the top two will head to a runoff in the general election on Nov. 3. Here is who is running: ORMOND BEACH MAYOR

Incumbent Mayor Jason Les-

lie is vying for a second term. Leslie filed for reelection on March 27, after withdrawing from the Florida House District 29 race. A resident of Ormond for over five years, Leslie owns commercial real estate and has an e-commerce business. Incumbent Deputy Mayor and Zone 1 City Commissioner Lori Tolland filed to run for mayor in October of last year. Tolland has served on the City Commission since 2022. She is a retired registered nurse and prior to her election, she served on the city’s Planning Board and Leisure Services Advisory Board. She has lived in the city since 1989. Damien Curry filed to run on Feb. 13. A 26-year-old U.S. Navy veteran, Curry is the owner of Garden Boys Landscaping and a Volusia County lifeguard. He has lived in Ormond Beach since 2024. This is his first time running for political office.

George Doran filed to run on April 10. He is a deputy chief at the Cross Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Alachua County. A former member of the U.S. Army National Guard, he moved to Ormond about three years ago. He previously served for four years on the Julington Creek Plantation Community Development District Board of Supervisors, an elected position in St. Johns County. ZONE 1

The Zone 1 City Commission seat is open, as incumbent Tolland is running for mayor. The first candidate to file for the seat was Coleen McMahon, a registered nurse. She filed in August of last year. McMahon moved to Ormond Beach in 2023. She also lived in town from 20002006 and holds a broker license. This is her first time running for political office. Melissa Burt DeVriese, pres-

ident of local company Security First Insurance, filed to run in October 2025. A native of Ormond Beach, DeVriese has worked for Security First since 2009. This is also her first time running for office. Alan Burton, who owns real estate appraisal company Burton Valuation, filed to run on Jan. 23. A resident of Ormond since 1996, Burton is a past director of Leisure Services for the city. He served as a supervisor for the Volusia Soil & Water Conservation District, an elected position, from 2014-2016. ZONE 4

Incumbent Zone 4 Commissioner Harold Briley filed to run for reelection on March 3. He was first elected in 2022. Briley was born and raised in Ormond. Prior to his election, he had served on advisory boards for almost 30 years, including 21 years on the Planning Board. He is a

real estate agent with Realty Pros Assured. Former Planning Board member Barry du Moulin filed to run on Jan. 22. A retired inspector for the U.S. Coast Guard, this is his second time running to represent Zone 4 on the commission; he previously ran in 2018. He currently serves on the city’s Municipal Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund advisory board and has lived in Ormond since 2016. The third candidate running for Zone 4 is Amber Bobak, a recently appointed Planning Board member. Bobak filed to run on May 7. A resident since she was 12, Bobak works for Cains Electric as a front desk office administrator. LOOKING AHEAD TO NOV.

The remaining two commission races — Zones 2 and 3 — will be decided in the general election in November, as they only have two candidates. Running for Zone 2 are

incumbent Travis Sargent and challenger Jennifer Bright. Sargent filed for reelection on Feb. 23. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he has worked in insurance for over 20 years and is employed by Foundation Risk Partners. He was elected in 2022. Bright filed to run in June 2025. She is a retired financial data analyst. Bright has lived in Ormond Beach since 2021. This is her first time running for local office. In Zone 3, incumbent City Commissioner Kristin Deaton is running against recent challenger Ted Rhodes. Deaton filed for reelection on Jan 12. She was first elected in 2024. A sales manager and mortgage loan originator at Guild Mortgage, Deaton is a lifelong Ormond resident. Rhodes filed on June 5. According to his Facebook page, he is a 28-year Army veteran. He has lived in Ormond Beach since 2022.

Two Daytona Beach City Commission races will be on the primaries Three commission races will be on the ballot for the 2026 election: Zone 1, Zone 3 and Zone 5. JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

All candidates for seats up for election on the Daytona Beach City Commission were deemed eligible to run at the conclusion of the qualifying period on Friday, June 12. There are three commission races in the 2026 election:

Zone 1, Zone 3 and Zone 5, the latter two which have three candidates and will therefore head to the primary election on Aug. 18. If none of the three candidates win 50% of the vote plus one, the top two will head to a runoff in the general election on Nov. 3. As the Zone 1 race only has two candidates, the race will be decided in the general election. In Daytona Beach, commissioners serve four-year terms. Here is who is running: ZONE 1

Incumbent Monica Paris is

facing challenger John Navarra. Paris filed to run on Feb. 25. If reelected, Paris will serve a second term on the commission, as she was first elected in 2022. She has lived in Daytona Beach since 2016. Navarra filed to run in October 2025. A teacher at Pine Ridge High School for over two decades, Navarra previously ran in 2024 for the Florida House District 28. He has lived in Daytona Beach for over 40 years. ZONE 3

Incumbent Quanita May has two challengers in the Zone 3

race: Christos Mavronas and Steven Miller. May filed for reelection on Feb. 12. She has served on the City Commission since 2018 and has lived in the Daytona Beach area for over 17 years. She is a downtown business owner specializing in fitness training, dance lessons, personal development and business plan coaching, according to her city bio. She is also a registered marriage and family therapist and prior to her election, served on the city’s Downtown Redevelopment Board. Miller filed to run on April 2. An accountant with over four

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decades of experience, Miller served on the Daytona Beach City Commission for one term in 1993. He has run for office again a handful of times since, including for Volusia County Council District 2 in 2024. Mavronas filed on May 19. A local business owner, he is the CEO of the Steve’s Famous Diner brand, having taken over is father’s business in 2002. He also serves on the board of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce. ZONE 5

Three candidates are running to represent Zone 5 on the Daytona Beach City Commis-

sion, a seat held by Danette Henry, who is not running for reelection. John Counts filed on Feb. 20. A native of Daytona Beach, he served in the U.S. Navy for six years, according to his campaign website. Two candidates filed during the qualifying period: Aaron Richard Harrison and Willie F Williams both filed on June 10. Williams, a retired Volusia County Schools Educator, last ran to represent Zone 5 on the City Commission 10 years ago, according to a Facebook post. Email jarleene@observerlocalnews.com.

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Ormond Planning Board says no to Army Corps study canceled; propane tanks outside new Circle K Daytona seeks new flooding fixes This application was a reduced ask from the owner’s last request for outdoor sales, denied in January. JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

The Ormond Beach Planning Board is holding steady: The new Circle K should not have any outdoor sales because of its proximity to residential homes. In a 6-1 vote, the Planning Board recommended denial of a special exception that would allow for one propane exchange cage to be placed outside of the gas station and convenience store building, which is currently under construction at 699 S. Nova Road. This application was a reduced ask from the property owner’s last special exception request for outdoor sales of merchandise that was denied in January by the City Com-

mission. “We are coming forward with the bare minimum that we feel is sufficient to have a successful use at this store,” said Kimley-Horn Civil Engineer Jared Stubbs, on behalf of the property owner, Sun State Petrol I, LLC. The propane tanks will be locked and can only be handled by store employees. Stubbs added that the availability of tanks for purchase benefits a community during emergency situations, such as hurricanes. The two gas stations across the street do have outside storage of propane tanks. But those were constructed under county standards and this is a new construction project, Board member Angie Schull said. “The property owner decided to put a gas station here, knowing that most of us did not want one there, but they did,” Schull said. “They back right up to the residential areas, which it’s closer than the other two gas stations

A Circle K is currently under construction at 699 S. Nova Road. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

across the street, so I don’t feel that they should have an outdoor gas propane location or anything outside because I feel it’s just a different, unique location on that corner.” Board member Michael Gentry was the lone vote against recommending denial. He said propane can’t be stored inside and that the property owner agreed to move the tanks to the side of the store to decrease visibility. “I think the main concerns that were addressed with what was going to be outside, the applicant changed,” Gentry said, adding that it would be rare for a customer to be at the gas station late at night to purchase propane, unless it was due to an emergency. Board members also heard a concern from a resident who lives nearby, saying that Circle K is disrupting the neighborhood by having construction work done outside of the negotiated hours. Board member Amber Bobak, who lives on the street behind the Circle K, also said she has received videos from her neighbors who live adjacent to the property on this issue. The most recent incident occurred Wednesday night, June 10, she said. “I have had to call repetitively because they also drive down Collins Street with their dump trucks because they cannot follow rules,” Bobak said. Planning Director Steven Spraker said there have been a couple of violations documented, but that the issue has been addressed. According to city code, construction work is restricted to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

City explores buyouts, infrastructure upgrades and regional solutions. RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER

Daytona Beach officials are evaluating a range of flood mitigation strategies, from regional partnerships and public dashboards to potential property buyouts and expanded stormwater infrastructure, as the city searches for solutions to persistent flooding issues in vulnerable neighborhoods. During the June 3 City Commission meeting, commissioners received an update on discussions held through the Volusia County Elected Officials Roundtable, where local governments are working together to address flooding and stormwater concerns across the region. Commissioner Stacy Cantu said one outcome of those discussions is the development of a public-facing stormwater dashboard that will allow residents to track flood mitigation projects, studies and maintenance activities throughout Volusia County. Cantu also raised concerns about the future of floodprone neighborhoods, particularly in Midtown, following the collapse of the city’s flood mitigation effort with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Utilities Director Shannon Ponitz explained that the federal study is being canceled prematurely because the Nova Canal does not meet Army Corps engineering requirements. According to Ponitz, the canal lacks the required 800 cubic feet per second capacity during a 10-year storm event and currently has only about half that capacity. Ponitz also said the Army Corps determined the project’s preliminary benefit-to-cost ratio was less than one, meaning the projected benefits did not justify the cost. Even if the engineering requirement had been met, she said, the project still would have been canceled because it failed the federal cost-benefit analysis.

Utilities Director Shannon Ponitz. Screenshot of Daytona Beach City Commission livestream

“With the bad news that we received, there’s really not much we can do in the Midtown area,” Cantu said. Cantu suggested the city consider establishing a longterm buyout program similar to efforts funded through Volusia County’s Transform 386 initiative, allowing the city to gradually purchase flood-prone properties from willing sellers. The discussion comes as city staff continue evaluating alternative solutions that could provide relief to neighborhoods affected by flooding. Ponitz outlined several ongoing studies examining options including sluice gates, pumps and additional water storage areas. Consultants are modeling scenarios involving pumps and sluice gates connected to the Nova Canal system, as well as a concept that would use city-owned golf course land to temporarily store floodwaters from areas including Midtown, Fairway Estates, Holloway Place and Woodcliff Estates. The studies will include cost estimates and benefit analyses that will be presented to the commission once completed. Ponitz said regional cooperation will likely be necessary because many of the potential improvements would benefit multiple jurisdictions. “We can find some projects that make sense that benefit the entire region and we can share those costs,” Ponitz told commissioners. The city is also completing a watershed management plan funded through the Transform 386 program. Ponitz said

the study will provide hydraulic modeling tools that can help city staff evaluate smaller stormwater projects throughout Daytona Beach and determine whether upgrades such as larger drainage pipes would effectively reduce flooding. Since the Army Corps study is ending, the city plans to use consultants involved in the watershed management effort to further evaluate the golf course storage concept and other alternatives. Ponitz also highlighted the scope of Daytona Beach’s stormwater system. The city maintains nearly 129 miles of stormwater pipe, 37 miles of ditches and swales, six pumping stations and 257 outfalls. Through the current fiscal year, city crews have inspected and cleaned nearly 70,000 linear feet of stormwater pipe, rehabilitated approximately 9,000 feet of pipe lining, cleaned 40,000 feet of ditches and removed 1,500 cubic yards of material from the system. To improve transparency, the forthcoming dashboard will feature project, study and maintenance modules, allowing residents to see where flood mitigation work is taking place and track ongoing maintenance efforts. Another challenge discussed during the meeting involved private stormwater systems maintained by homeowners associations. City officials said some HOAs have failed to properly maintain ponds, outfalls and control structures, creating drainage issues that can affect surrounding neighborhoods and the city’s broader stormwater network. Commissioners discussed potential solutions ranging from public education efforts to the creation of special assessment districts that would allow the city to perform necessary maintenance and recover costs from benefiting property owners. While many long-term solutions remain under study, officials said regional cooperation, continued maintenance and targeted infrastructure investments will likely play major roles in reducing future flood risks throughout Daytona Beach.

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Daytona Beach Juneteenth Festival celebrates freedom and history Where ‘people who didn’t have freedom can still be remembered and loved and honored.’ ABE MILLS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Daytona Beach Juneteenth Festival brought together vendors, performers and festival goers from around the local community and beyond for a day of celebration on Saturday, June 13 at Cypress Park. Juneteenth is a federal holiday to commemorate the day that slavery ended in the United States. On June 19, 1865, U.S. troops marched into Galveston, Texas, to enforce President Abraham Lincoln’s executive order known as the Emancipation Proclamation. General Gordon Granger declared that the remaining 250,000 slaves in Texas were officially free. Prior to then, those slaves spent two years without knowing that they

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had already been declared free. Daytona Beach Festival Committee Chairperson Lin-

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da McGee wants to make sure that we always remember the history and the people who are a part of it. “America is Juneteenth,” said McGee. She described it as a holiday where, “people who didn’t have freedom can still be remembered and loved

and honored.” The Sankofa AfricanAmerican Museum on Wheels was included in the festival. The museum recognized African American trailblazers, inventors, and leaders . It also included art and artifacts from the time of slavery through the civil rights move-

Curator Angela Jennings at the Daytona Beach Juneteenth Celebration.

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ment. “Sankofa means to use the wisdom from the past to build the future,” curator Angela Jennings said. “[The Museum] has been in existence for about 35 years and travels the United States telling the history and culture of the African American diaspora.” The museum has been to almost every state in the Unit-

ed States. The Juneteenth celebration also featured a petting zoo, pony rides, mini-train rides, performances from the Campbell Middle School Band and Atlantic High School Cheer Team and others. There were also food, art, clothing and jewelry vendors from all over Florida.

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Daytona Beach Shores mayor: No false claim Mike Poniatowski said Nancy Miller tried to pressure a homeowner who had his sign in their yard.

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Daytona Beach Shores Mayor Nancy Miller said in retrospect she probably should not have made a call to a Shores resident who put up a campaign sign in their yard for Miller’s opponent, Mike Poniatowski, in the race for the Volusia County Council at-large seat. But Miller said she was not making a false claim, as Poniatowski has charged, when she told the homeowner that a permit was required for political signs to be erected in the city. In a press release, Poniatowski, who retired as an emergency operations manager for AdventHealth last year, demanded an investigation of Miller for using “her official title as mayor to pressure a private homeowner into removing a Poniatowski campaign sign from their own property.” Poniatowski, posted a recording of Miller’s voicemail to the homeowner on his Facebook page and included a screen shot of the transcription with his press release. In the voicemail, Miller said, “I’m the current mayor of Daytona Beach Shores. … I see you have a Mike Poniatowski sign in your yard that’s running, actually as my opponent. In Daytona Beach Shores you need to get a permit as well as pay a fee, and he did not, so he’s going to be taking down the signs.”

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Daytona Beach Shores Mayor Nancy Miller. Courtesy photos

Miller goes on to say that she understands if the homeowner is supporting Poniatowski, but asks that “after all the work that we did together after the hurricanes … (I) hope you will support me.” Poniatowski charges that no permit exists. But the city’s code of ordinances states, “The candidate whose sign is erected or placed ... shall deposit a fee with the City Clerk.” Miller said the fee is $231, which she paid to the City of Daytona Beach Shores on May 29, according to her campaign finance records. In a phone interview, Miller said city staff is recommending to the commission to review the sign code and likely no longer charge for political signs. She said in light of the recommendation, the city is not enforcing the ordinance. “So, probably down the road I would get my $231 back,” she said. The issue was discussed at the June 2 city commission meeting, said Lt. Norman Medders of the city’s public safety and emergency management department. “As part of the ongoing review process, the city is no longer processing permit applications or collecting fees for political signage,” he said. Poniatowski’s release cited Florida Statute 106.1435:

usage and removal of political campaign advertisements. “Temporary political campaign signs placed on private property with the owner’s permission require no permit whatsoever,” Poniatowski’s release said. But the statute states: “This provision does not preclude municipalities from imposing additional or more stringent requirements on the usage and removal of political campaign advertisements.” Poniatowski’s release said, “This is exactly the kind of conduct voters should be alarmed by. Nancy Miller used the weight of her official office — her title as Mayor — to intimidate a private citizen into silencing support for her opponent. That is not a campaign tactic. That is an abuse of power, and it may be a crime.” The release said Poniatowski’s campaign “has filed formal complaints with the Florida Division of Elections, the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections, and the Florida Commission on Eth-

“If she is willing to abuse the power of her current office to suppress a yard sign, voters deserve to ask: what will she do with more power?” MIKE PONIATOWSKI

ics, and is requesting referral to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.” Miller said the homeowner lives in one of 30 homes in Daytona Beach Shores “between two large stretches of hotels, that suffered significant hurricane damage.” She said she had been trying to help the home owners put up rock revetments. “I built up an excellent rapport with them,” Miller said. “I reached out to several of them, the ones that are here full time. Most of them said, OK (to put up her signs in their yards).” Poniatowski’s press release said Miller “is asking Volusia County voters to trust her with a seat on the County Council — a body with real authority over land use, taxation, and public resources. If she is willing to abuse the power of her current office to suppress a yard sign, voters deserve to ask: what will she do with more power?” “He is making a very big issue about this,” Miller said of Poniatowski. “I told my team we are going to talk about my background, my experience, and we’re not going to put him down. “In retrospect,” she said, “I probably should not have made that call.”

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NEWS BRIEFS Volusia libraries open to residents seeking relief from the heat

As high temperatures and elevated heat index values are expected across the region in the coming days, residents are encouraged to take precautions to stay safe during periods of extreme heat. County-operated libraries are available as air-conditioned spaces during regular operating hours for residents seeking a cool place to spend the hottest parts of the day. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are forecast to remain in the upper 80s to mid 90s through the weekend, with peak heat index values potentially reaching the upper 90s to more than 100 degrees. All county-operated libraries are air-conditioned and open to the public during regular operating hours. Individuals are welcome to visit regardless of whether they have a library card. During times of excessive heat, individuals should stay hydrated, limit prolonged outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day, and take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas when possible. Residents are also encouraged to check on neighbors, family members and others who may be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses, including older adults, young children and individuals with underlying health conditions. Additional heat safety tips include: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to avoid dehydration. Limit strenuous outdoor ac-

tivities during peak afternoon heat whenever possible. Wear lightweight, lightcolored clothing. Never leave children or pets unattended in parked vehicles, even for a few minutes. Pet owners are also reminded to ensure animals have access to shade and fresh water and to avoid prolonged exposure to hot pavement and extreme temperatures. Residents seeking relief from the heat can find library locations and operating hours at www.volusialibrary.org.

Volusia County Corrections adds on-site testing to GED program Volusia County’s Corrections Division is enhancing its existing GED preparation program by adding on-site testing, allowing eligible inmates to complete the certification process without having to leave the facility. The Corrections Division has long offered GED preparation classes as part of its educational and reentry programming. However, inmates who completed coursework and were ready to take the GED exam had to be transported to Daytona State College for testing. The process required additional coordination and limited access for some academically prepared individuals who were unable to leave the facility for testing. “Our division recognizes the value of education as part of the reentry process,” Volusia County Corrections Director Joe DeMore said. “Providing GED testing on-site removes a barrier that previously prevented some academically prepared inmates from completing the certification process and gives more individuals the opportunity to earn an important educational credential.”

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JAMES MANFRE GUEST WRITER

Now that it seems to be raining county and sheriff helicopters at exorbitant expense to the taxpayer, and property tax revenue may be

disastrously reduced by the state, we should be demanding that Flagler County, the cities and surrounding counties be discussing how to eliminate expensive services by consolidating resources. Before the hue and cry from elected officials begin, it has already been done to some extent in Flagler and in other counties. For instance, in Flagler in 2001, then City Manager Dick Kelton and I came to an agreement on the Sheriff’s Office providing law enforcement services to the newly incorporated city of Palm Coast. This agreement — even though Sheriff Rick Staly has recently increased the city’s contribution by 300% — has saved the city

millions of dollars in expense through this consolidated effort over 25 years. While I was sheriff, we merged the sheriff’s vehicle maintenance facility with the county, saving close to $1 million a year. In Duval County, the city merged with the county to lower administration costs and created efficiencies. With the City of Palm Coast accounting for close to 90% of the population of Flagler County and

most of the economic and population growth, consolidation of the city and county should be considered if we are serious about lowering taxes and bureaucracy. In Broward County, the Sheriff’s Office oversees law enforcement for the county and 14 separate municipalities, fire and rescue and emergency management. The savings have been dramatic. So here are some practical suggestions.

The issue is not whether government spending is too large or too small, but whether it is efficient. With the potential huge shortfall in tax revenues, delaying in making the tough decisions is no longer an option.

Combine all municipal law enforcement, fire and rescue and emergency management under the Sheriffs Office. With the 150% increase over 10 years in the sheriff’s budget, Rick Staly should have the administrative resources to oversee and integrate those operations into one comprehensive unit. We should enter into interlocal agreements with St. Johns and Volusia counties to provide combined helicopter, SWAT, K-9 and large incident command services. We already have such agreements for homicide, hazmat and regional drug interdictions. The reasons businesses merge are to save costs

through economies of scale and reducing administration expenses. We should think out of the box, like businesses, to stem the burdensome tax increases we are experiencing in this and every county in Florida due to growth, overspending and fiscal mismanagement. Ultimately, the issue is not whether government spending is too large or too small, but whether it is efficient. With the potential huge shortfall in tax revenues, delaying in making the tough decisions is no longer an option. James Manfre is a former Flagler County sheriff. Email letters to brent@ observerlocalnews.com.

MY VIEW THERESA PONTIERI, VICE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBER

‘Austerity’ is not reality. We need a better strategy to keep quality of life. Mayor’s idea is neither practical nor legal.

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I acknowledge the importance of maintaining a conservative and tightly

regulated, as well as fully transparent, budget. In concept, I fully support discussions on strategies that enhance our efficiency and eliminate wasteful spending. However, I must express my strong disagreement with the mayor’s proposed “austerity budget,” which, I believe, is ill-conceived, poorly written, and, frankly, legally impossible to implement. The proposed resolution fails to recognize the practical challenges we face each year when forming a municipal budget and does not adequately address the unique needs of our community. And how could it — being written

by AI? Furthermore, many of the items proposed neither make sense nor realistically present opportunities for savings. Here are just a few examples: It calls for the merging of finance and procurement. Procurement is already merged with finance. It recommends an administrative four-day work week, while at the same time, recommending those four days be 10-hour work days. I’m no math wizard, but whether we have five eight-hour work days or four 10-hour work days, our employees would still be working 40 hours a week.

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However, under the mayor’s proposal, we’d have one less day of being open and able to serve our residents, and our employees would be working longer—and thus likely less productive — days. I suppose those that have kids can decide whether they want to skip breakfast or skip dinner with their kids and families every Monday through Thursday, as a 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. work day, or an 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. work day (assuming we’re still allowing them to have a one-hour lunch break) doesn’t afford them the luxuries that a normal 8-5 work day allows. As a silver lining, I see the austerity budget does not explicitly take away their lunch hour, so I suppose we can rest easy there. The mayor’s budget calls for the elimination of nonmandated programs, all festivals, and all arts grants. And why wouldn’t an AIcreated budget take away these things? After all, it’s not human. Chatbots don’t recognize how important events like our 9/11 5K are; our favorite AI buddy, Claude, has no sense of what TouchA-Truck means to the community; and since the stories of our young authors in the Josh Crews writing program haven’t hit the internet yet, there’s simply no way Grok could know how disappointed our kids would be if we didn’t support that program. Next, this austerity budget calls for fixing roads using a “worst-first plus preservation” policy where we “shift budget to crack sealing and resurfacing vs. full rebuilds.” Well, Mayor, we’ve been doing that. I suggested we do that my very first year in office, and we’ve been setting aside $1 million each year to do just that. And we didn’t have AI nearly four years ago b— I got that idea from good, old-fashioned research and reading about ways to get

more infrastructure done with less money. Very vintage of me, I know. Moving on. Apparently, AI thinks saving a few bucks is worth sacrificing neighborhood safety, as this budget suggests turning streetlights off between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. So, if you work the night shift at Wawa, I hope your bright lights work well and that no deer are feeling risky — specifically in our L Section and S Section. And to our deputies patrolling the night shift and our firefighters responding to calls at 2 a.m., I pray your coffees stay full and your eyes wide open. No streetlights for you, either. The budget suggests an HOA park takeover program. I don’t know what that is, but it sounds terrible. And it suggests we auction surplus vehicles from our fleet. We already do that. And that’s far from the only thing this austerity budget suggests that we already do: It says we should have a dedicated stormwater fee, which we already have; it says we should move to full cost-recovery pricing for our waste pickup, which we already do; and — this is my favorite — increase impact fees and permit fees to 100% cost recovery for plan review, inspection, and infrastructure impact. Well, we’ve done that, and we’re being sued by the Homebuilders Association for it. So, apparently, either Grok, or Claude, or Chat AI didn’t get that memo either. Finally, I must address the illegalities and impracticalities with attempting to implement this. The proposed budget lists core services that must be prioritized, and while I don’t disagree with the priorities themselves, the fact is, property taxes have nothing to do with water, sewer,

road safety, and solid waste. Those are completely separate funds than what we use property taxes for. Therefore, you could “austerity” the heck out of our general fund budget, and it would quite literally have zero effect on those services. Additionally, while we as council give policy direction to staff as to how staff prioritizes city funds, including property taxes, the city manager and our directors have day-today spending authority, the threshhold limits of which you, Mayor, voted to increase rather unequivocally. In other words, city operations, like days of the week we are open and how many director-level positions we have, are not within this council’s purview. Those operational decisions sit with our city manager. To summarize, I find this proposal to be impractical, not legally enforceable, and out of touch — not just with reality, but also with the specific needs of Palm Coast. As we move forward, it is crucial that we take a realistic approach, ensuring that our budget reflects the realities of governing while effectively serving our residents. I welcome the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with pinpointed strategies and solutions, rather than general ideas that look good on paper but are not workable in reality. This approach will lead to a budget that is both responsible and tailored to the specific needs of Palm Coast. For these reasons, I will not be supporting this resolution. I fully support taking a hard look at our budget, trimming down, spending less, and being more efficient. And I’ll be looking for ways to do this while maintaining the quality of life our residents have come to enjoy. But this is not the answer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FDLE report discards Palm Coast mayor’s bribery claim Dear Editor: As a “post-mortem” to the long running controversy and mystery regarding Mayor Mike Norris’ claim that he was bribed by a real estate developer, the takeaway is that our mayor had a very poor understanding of what constitutes a bribe. In reviewing the final report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which Norris referred the matter to back in June of last year, and is now public record, it seems there was

nothing for the assigned investigators to work with from the beginning. Their report quoted Norris, which was his interpretation of bribery, as saying that during a visit with the developer in January 2025 “Paul Rice (a Rayonier executive) made a statement that Rayonier would support him in his tenure as mayor and in the duration of his next election.” Rayonier, is a westside Palm Coast land owner interested in development in that area. The investigative report importantly clarified that “no goods, services or funds were promised or

exchanged.” And there was no mention of investigators even interviewing Mr. Rice. Offering nothing more than support clearly does not rise to the level of bribery. And the FDLE investigators agreed and concluded no evidence of criminality exists. We have to wonder what Mr. Rice is thinking now that his name officially appears in the public record and who in essence was accused of bribery by the mayor of Palm Coast. BOB GORDON Palm Coast

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR How I lead Dear Editor: A recent letter made a thoughtful case for my qualifications. I am grateful to the writer, and I want to use the space her letter created to talk about something a resume does not capture: how I actually lead. I lead by three commitments: Relationships First, Commitment over Compliance, and Do No Harm. They came from real experience. Eleven years in the Air Force. Teaching GED at a maximum security prison after my family moved to Florida. Federal contracting work in leadership development, including becoming a certified executive coach. The last 10 years at Western Governors University, where I lead the leaders who serve more than 17,000 students. The lesson that completed my philosophy happened about a year into my WGU role. I had an employee whose work with students was good but whose followthrough was failing. After several coaching conversations, I told him the behavior needed to change. He took it hard, went to HR, and filed a complaint. The trust between us was broken. My senior manager could have moved the employee to another team. Instead, he told me I owned the broken trust, and my job was to rebuild it. That changed me. He understood what I did not yet: The people who lead leaders have a responsibility to grow them, not protect them. I did that work, and found three things to change. I had not honored the relationship in how I delivered the message. That is Relationships First. I had asked for compliance when I wanted commitment. They look the same on day one, not six months later

when the leader is not in the room. That is Commitment over Compliance. And I had walked in thinking about the outcome I needed, not the person in front of me. A leader delivers the hard message while leaving the other person’s dignity and next opportunity intact. That is Do No Harm. Boards of education exist to set the conditions in which educators serve students well. Every one of those responsibilities requires trust, and every one is harder if relationships are weak or leaders ask for compliance instead of commitment. I know I am fallible. Naming these principles is how I invite people to hold me accountable. I will bring them to this role, and I invite the people of Flagler to hold me to them, too. ROB WOOD Candidate for Flagler County School Board, District 2 Palm Coast

Dealership must suffer consequences Dear Editor: I am writing regarding the letter by former Palm Coast city architect Bill Butler concerning the recent destruction of mature, overstory oak trees that were lining Palm Coast Parkway in front of the Palm Coast Ford dealership. This action by Palm Coast Ford is a slap in the face of the environment, at our city government, and all residents who appreciate a roadway that contains an element of natural beauty. We do not need wall-to-wall pavement and concrete everywhere. This action was a direct and blatant violation of city ordinances that prohibit cutting down these large trees without a permit.

Do we get local representation or not? Dear Editor: At the May 19 Ormond Beach City Commission meeting, it was stated a special magistrate hearing was scheduled for May 27 regarding the vacant Makai Beach Lodge at 707 S. Atlantic Ave. That hearing was canceled — then, according to the city’s June 9 Facebook update, the May 27 session was treated as a Zoom meeting because the property owner’s LLC is based in Canada and could not appear in person on short notice. If it was a meeting and not a formal hearing, why was there no hearing agenda or exhibit packet made available to the public? That lack of documentation undermines transparency at a time when residents deserve clear, timely information about a deteriorating property in our beachfront neighborhood. The city’s update states the building had been vacant and declining for years and that the May 8 fire made it a safety concern; FPL has since disconnected power, and both a city assessment team and an independent engineer report the structure is not in immediate danger. The city also says the new owners — who only took title a few months ago — have local representatives on-site directing

These trees did not block the view of the dealership from the street. They enhanced the visual appearance of all businesses where we have these types of landscape buffers. Palm

cleanup: graffiti removed, debris cleared, fencing contracted, and work underway to secure the site. Code enforcement and the fire marshal are reportedly monitoring progress. These are positive steps, but they don’t excuse the procedural opacity. Residents need assurance that code enforcement actions are conducted consistently, that enforcement hearings are accessible and documented, and that delay or a change of format for hearings doesn’t become a substitute for public accountability. I urge the city to publish records for the May 27 session — agendas, exhibits, and any statements submitted by the owner or their representatives — and to clarify why the special magistrate hearing was not held in proper form, since it was stated that the Canadian owner has local representation. If Zoom was necessary for logistical reasons, an official hearing record should still be produced and made public. Continued updates on timeline and enforceable milestones for demolition or renovation would also help restore confidence that the property will be brought into full compliance without further delay. JENNIFER BRIGHT Candidate for Ormond Beach City Commission Zone 2

Editor’s note: The city was

Coast Ford did this on its own and so now must suffer the consequences. I hope the mitigation plan put in place by the city does not turn out to be another light slap on the wrists of

given a chance to respond. Deputy City Attorney AnnMargret Emery wrote: “The May 27 session was a staff coordination meeting, not a special magistrate hearing. It was convened to bring together the technical professionals with direct responsibility for assessing the property’s safety and security: police, fire, the building official, and neighborhood improvement and development. Those are the people who evaluate what building and fire codes require and determine what steps come next. The property owner participated via Zoom, a practical accommodation for a Canadian-based LLC. “Staff coordination meetings are a normal part of city operations. They happen daily, often on short notice, and they are not public proceedings. A staff meeting does not generate a hearing agenda or exhibit packet because it is not a hearing. The city does not open all internal staff coordination sessions to the public, and there is nothing unusual about that. “The special magistrate process is a separate and distinct proceeding. It remains available and will be used if circumstances warrant formal enforcement action. Code enforcement and the fire marshal continue to monitor the property. The city will provide public updates through official channels as milestones are reached.”

violators, no matter who they are. The law says they must replant with large trees, not the tiny sprigs builders plant in new homes’ yards. Let’s see.

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The Flagler County Cultural Council announces 2026-2027 City of Palm Coast Cultural Arts Grants The City of Palm Coast and the Flagler County Cultural Council are pleased to announce a new round of grants for arts, culture, and history organizations and events taking place in the City between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027. The window for FY2026-2027 grant applications opens on June 1, 2026, and closes on August 21, 2026. All applications must be submitted through the Flagler County Cultural Council website at https://flaglerartsandculture.org/granting-program/. Workshop Dates: July 17 at 2 PM and July 20 at 9:30 AM Location: Flagler County Tourism Office 120 Airport Road, Suite 3 Palm Coast, FL 32164

Grant application is available at: flaglerartsandculture.org/granting-program Questions? Email info@FlaglerArtsandCulture.org

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 City of Palm Coast Cultural Grant awardees. Look for these events and organizations this year as they make an impact on the arts, culture, and history of Flagler County! Organization • City of Palm Coast Historical Society • City Repertory Theatre of Palm Coast • Community Chorus of Palm Coast • Flagler Auditorium/Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center • Flagler County Education Foundation/Josh Crews Writing Project • Hispanic American Cultural Society • Palm Coast Songwriters Festival

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More than a swim lesson Aqua Journey Swim School in Ormond Beach focuses on water safety. JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the United States. Every year, there are over 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths, according to data by the Centers for Disease Control. The numbers of deaths spike during the summer months. Aqua Journey Swim School in Ormond Beach takes these statistics seriously, and has made it a mission to raise awareness about water safety and the importance of swim skills in children. “I’ve been around the pool since I was young,” said swim school owner Carly Caldwell. “So watching kids go through that process, and the families

and the relationships that are built, and watching them just learn skills that could protect them for the rest of their life, I just became really passionate about it.” The school was founded by Caldwell’s mother, who began teaching in the area in 1992. Aqua Journey opened its first indoor school in 2012 and has now been at its location at 721 S. Nova Road for 10 years. The family-owned business has two pools and offers swim lessons for infants as young as 6 months old. The primary focus is survival, Caldwell said. “We take a little bit of a different approach than just traditional swimming lessons, and we teach them if they were to find themselves alone in any body of water, they would learn how to roll over and float independently,” she said. That’s what makes their work rewarding, she added. They’re able to watch children go from never having any experience around water, and perhaps being a bit fearful, to

Bobbi Goodin, 2, is excited for her swim lesson. Photos by Jarleene Almenas

becoming excited to come to lessons and swim and float on their own. Talking to and hearing stories from families who have experienced incidents where their children have accidentally fallen into a body of water, or those who have lost a child to accidental drowning, helps fuel the passion for their mission. Employee Josh Triplett has four young daughters. All of them have gone through the Aqua Journey program. He enrolled them at 2 years old. When he was that age, he

Aqua Journey Swim School instructor Aleesha Denning teaches 1-year-old Julianna Toomb to swim.

Julianna Toomb turns 2 next month and is able to independently swim and roll over in the water.

almost drowned after jumping into the deep end of a pool. A 12-year-old girl scooped him up from the bottom and brought him to the surface. That’s something parents never think will happen to their child, Triplett said. “My dad would have never thought that I was going to run and jump into the pool in the deep end, thinking that he would come get me or something,” Triplett said. “It can happen so fast.” Employee Kylee Tyrrell learned how to swim from Caldwell’s mother. Having been born and raised in the area, she’s been around water her whole life. So when her infant daughter turned 6 months old, Tyreell enrolled in swim lessons at the school. “It’s not ever easy on a parent, and especially having my infant go through the program, there’s going to be hard days because they are being pushed to work and learn a whole new skill, but it’s rewarding when you see it pay off,” Tyrrell said. A sentiment they hear a lot is, “This won’t happen to my

WATER SAFETY TIPS When it comes to water safety, Caldwell said there are multiple layers of protection. Parents need to be actively supervising their children. They also need to consider barriers and alarms for pools, and of course, the need for swim lessons. Stop Drowning Now, a nonprofit organization whose mission is drowning prevention, uses the following acronym to remember safety tips: S - Safety Fencing P - Put Away Toys and Ladder L - Life Jackets A - Adult Always Watching S - Swim Lessons H - How to Help (Learn CPR and basic first aid)

child,” Caldwell said. But the reality is it can. “One more child that goes through our program is that much safer, and really I feel like we’re creating a safer community here with the school,” Caldwell said. Visit aquajourneyswimschool.com. Email jarleene@observerlocalnews.com.

YOUR TOWN Ormond Beach Historical Society hosts third annual summer camp

The Ormond Beach Historical Society held its third annual summer camp June 1-5, and its young “discoverers” learned about the city’s history through hands-on activities, storytelling, games, crafts and visits to some of the area’s historic sites. The camp is designed for children ages 8-11 and this year, discoverers learned about the Native American

Discovers enjoyed lunch at Rose Villa during the Ormond Beach Historical Society camp, organized by restaurateur Patrick Sullivan (top right).

heritage of Florida through the stories and traditions of Jimmy Sawgrass, explored how families washed clothes from Revolutionary War times through the Civil War era, and heard stories of local founders and visionaries, including Henry Flagler, Joseph Price, John Anderson, and the three generations of the Ormond family. They also learned about Lupe Burt, founder of the Ormond Beach Historical Society, as the Society celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2026, a press release stated. “The excitement and curiosity shown by our young Discoverers reminds us why preserving and sharing local Discovers participate in a Race Day activity. Courtesy photos

history is so important,” said Jayne Fifer, president of the Ormond Beach Historical Society. “By bringing history to life through hands-on experiences, we hope to inspire a lifelong appreciation for our community’s unique heritage.” Discoverers also built and painted race cars as part of the camp’s “Birthplace of Speed Day,” during which they learned about racing pioneers Alexander Winton, Arthur Campbell and Fred Marriott. For the third consecutive year, local restaurateur Patrick Sullivan graciously welcomed all the Discoverers and volunteers to lunch at the Rose Villa Southern Table & Bar.

Laura and Nieve Jaramillo. Courtesy photo

The children also toured sites including the Ormond Garage replica, the MacDonald House, The Casements, the Cupola and Cobb Cottage. The Historical Society thanked its sponsors for their continued support: Rose Villa, Daytona State College Foundation, ABB, Jeep Beach, South State Bank and Paul Culver Construction. Visit ormondhistory.org.

Meet OMAM’s featured art night family for June 2026 Nieve Jaramillo and her daughter Laura were selected as Ormond Memorial Art Museum’s featured family from

the museum’s June 5 Free Family Art Night event. The Jaramillo family is from Colombia and have lived in Ormond Beach for six years, according to a statement from the museum. “I enjoy making art at school and at home,” Laura Jaramillo said. :I love drawing, painting, and trying new art projects. Visiting the Ormond Memorial Art Museum helps me learn new ideas and be to be more creative.” OMAM’s Family Art Night takes place from 5:30-7 p.m. on most first Fridays of the month. All art supplies are provided. All ages are welcome. The next event will be held on July 3.

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LOCAL EVENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 18

BEATS AND EATS When: 6-8 p.m. Where: The Stage at Town Center,1500 Central Ave. Palm Coast Details: Beats and Eats is a new monthly community event that combines the familiar Food Truck Tuesday experience with live concert entertainment from the Palm Coast Concert Series. The band is Soul Fire and the beneficiary will be the Hispanic American Cultural Association. ORMOND BEACH AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING When: 6:30-8:15 p.m. Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Attend the June meeting of the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club. The guest speaker will be Barry Powell, a candidate for Volusia County Council at-large. Likeminded guests are welcome to attend. Visit ormondbeachdems.org. DSC MUSIC PRESENTS SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT When: 7-9 p.m. Where: News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach Details: Attend this free concert. For more information, contact the box office at 386226-1888 or at boxoffice@ daytonastate.edu.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

GOPHER TORTOISE: SUPERHERO OF THE SCRUB When: 10-11 a.m. Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach Details: Discover the world of the gopher tortoise. After the talk, stick around for an optional stroll through the

park to spot active burrows. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Program open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register at https:// www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gopher-tortoise-superhero-of-the-scrub. FLORIDA HEAT, COOL WATER FAMILY PADDLE When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach Details: Learn about the estuary and marine life during this paddle program, which includes a kayak, paddles and personal flotation devices. Ages 6-13 are $20 per person, in a tandem vessel with adult. Single vessel, ages 14 and up are $30 per person. Bringing your own vessel? ages 14 and up are $20 per person. Park entry fee is separate. Space is limited. Call 386-517-2086.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

OCEAN TO ESTUARY GUIDED NATURE WALK AND CITIZEN SCIENCE When: 9-11 a.m. Where: River to Sea Preserve, 9805 N. Ocean Shore Blvd, Marineland Details: Take a free guided walk with a master naturalist. Meet at the pavilion. There will also be a hands-on citizen science activity. Register at http://gtmness.org/calendars. PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISALS AND INSURANCE When: 2 p.m. Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Roger Ponn, founder of Roger Ponn Associated Appraisers, will explain what a personal property appraisal is, how it helps insurance and why an appraisal is important after hurricanes and other natural disasters.  Free program.

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SUPERSAXX AND JAZZ FORTE When: 2 p.m. Where: Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach Details: Supersaxx, aka Warren Stephens Jr., and Jazz Forte will play jazz standards dating back to the 1930s, along with pop, R&B;, jazz funk, and blues. BUNCO When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Flagler Woman’s Club, 1524 S. Central Avenue, Flagler Beach Details: Enjoy an evening of Bunco and a “June Jamboree Themed Bunco Buffet” with the Flagler Woman’s Club. The Clubhouse will provide pulled chicken, sloppy joes, lemonade, water and iced tea. Feel free to bring a summer side dish or dessert to share. All are welcome, even men. A $10 donation at the door is requested. Call Debbie at 312-607-8200 or Beth Ann at 407-506-6585 for more information.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

PADDLE INTO ADVENTURE! When: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd. Flagler Beach Details: Take this two-hour guided kayak tour, presented by the Friends of Gamble Rogers State Park. All skill levels over the age of 12 welcome. Registration is a donation of $50 per person; $25 if bringing your own kayak. Space is limited. Call 3866-517-2086 to register.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

AMERICA250 — MEET THE ANIMALS When: 10:30 a.m. Where: Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach Details: This program will be presented by the CARE

Foundation, a nonprofit exotic animal and wildlife education facility. Free. WATER SAFETY FOR CHILDREN WHEN: 1 P.M. Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: The American Red Cross will present Longfellow’s Whale Tales, which introduces children ages 2-8 to basic guidelines and rules to help them be safer in, on and around the water. The program features animated videos and activities. Registration is not required. Free. TAYLOR ROAD BAND When: 2 p.m. Where: Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach Details: Experience a performance of mix favorites – including pop, oldies, and dance – performed by the Taylor Road Band.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

ART OF HEALING WORKSHOP When: 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: This workshop focuses on self-expression, growth and relaxation. A professional art facilitator will offer instruction appropriate for all artistic skill levels. All materials are provided. Free. Registration is required. Visit www.ormondartmuseum.org/ classes-programs. FLAGLER TIGER BAY CLUB 2026 CANDIDATE FORUM When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast Details: The Flagler Tiger Bay Club will host its 2026 Candidate Forum featuring qualified candidates for the Flagler County Commission and Palm Coast City Council.

The forum will begin with a meet-and-greet from 5-6 p.m., followed by a moderated Q&A; session. Free. MID SUMMER WINE WALK When: 6-9 p.m. Where: European Village, 101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast Details: Support Vincent’s Clubhouse by taking part in this wine walk event, featuring wine tastings, vendors and live music. Tickets cost $25. Visit https://www.zeffy. com/en-US/ticketing/midsummer-wine-walk.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

PADDLE INTO ADVENTURE! When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd. Flagler Beach Details: Take this two-hour guided kayak tour. All skill levels over the age of 12 welcome. Registration is a donation of $50 per person; $25 if bringing your own kayak. Call 3866-517-2086 to register. ACOUSTIC JAM When: 2-5 p.m. Where: Mala Compra Road Beachfront Park, 115 Malacompra Road, Palm Coast Details: Jam with your neighbors every fourth Friday of the month. Audience and singers are welcome. Visit flaglerjam. com. NEFJA BARBECUE, JAZZ AND BLUES When: 4-7 p.m. Where: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast Details: Join the North East Florida Jazz Association for live music and a buffet barbecue dinner. The featured artist is the Amy Hall Quintet. Tickets are $55. Visit nefja.org. ‘FROM SEED TO SOUL’ EXHIBITION OPENING When: 6-8:30 p.m. Where: African American Museum and Cultural Center

of Florida, 4422 U.S. Highway 1 N., Palm Coast Details: The African American Cultural Society presents the grand opening of “From Seed to Soul: African, Indigenous and Cultural Foodways of Flagler County,” a Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibition in partnership with Florida Humanities. Free and open to the public. CMTW PRESENTS ‘BETWEEN THE LINES JR.’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, June 26; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach Details: Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop will present its 2026 Summer Musical Theatre Camp Show, “Between The Lines, Jr.” This is a new Broadway junior show based on the novel by author Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer. Tickets cost $15 for ages 4-12; $20 for 13 and up. Children 3 and under are free. Visit https://ormondbeachperformingartscenter.csstix. com. ‘1776’ When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26, 27 and July 3; 2 p.m. Friday, July 3; and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28 and July 5 Where: News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach Details: Step into the summer of 1776, when a handful of bickering, brilliant, and very human delegates gathered in a Philadelphia chamber to argue, compromise, and ultimately change the world. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, “1776” brings John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and the Continental Congress vividly to life through wit, song and stirring drama. Presented by Halifax Repertory Theatre. Tickets cost $40 for adults; $35 for seniors. Visit https:// www.halifaxrep.com.

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YOUR SCHOOLS Balgobin named 2026 FACTE Superintendent of the Year Volusia County Schools Superintendent Dr. Carmen Balgobin was recently named the 2026 Florida Association for Career and Technical Education Superintendent of the Year. The district announced the recognition on Friday, June 12, stating that the award recognizes superintendents “who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to Career and Technical Education.” “Under Dr. Balgobin’s leadership, Volusia County Schools has significantly expanded career academies, workforce partnerships, industry certification opportunities, skilled trades programs, and workbased learning experiences that prepare students for success in both college and careers,” the district’s announcement stated. “This recognition is a reflection of Dr. Balgobin’s vision, unwavering support of Career and Technical Education, and commitment to ensuring

all students have access to high-quality learning opportunities that lead to meaningful futures.” Balgobin will be recognized during the FACTE Awards Gala at the Seaworld Renaissance in Orlando on July 14.

Seabreeze athlete received $2,500 memorial scholarship Recent Seabreeze High School graduate Leena Harman was the recipient of a $2,500 memorial scholarship for Dorothy Summers and Bruce Ernest Haddad. Harman received the scholarship, presented by Carl and Susan Persis, at the Seabreeze senior awards event last month. Harman graduated from Seabreeze Summa Cum Laude and completed her AICE diploma with merit and obtained a gold seal of biliteracy. According to a statement to the Observer,Harman graduated in the top 5% of her class. While at Seabreeze, Harman

Leena Harman (center) with Susan and Carl Persis, both of whom are Seabreeze alumni. Courtesy photo

ran cross country all four years of high school, played varsity tennis for three years and went to state for tennis with her doubles partner in 2025. In her senior year, she was named an MVP. Harman has also worked as a Volusia County lifeguard since May 2024. In the fall, she will attend Florida State University.

VCS earns national certificate of excellence in financial reporting Volusia County Schools has received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International, according to a district announcement last week. The district reported that the award was earned for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2025. “It reflects the extraordinary work of our Finance team and reinforces what we consistently demonstrate in every aspect of district operations: we are responsible stewards of public resources,” the district stated in an email. “This is not simply a financial award; it is a trust and transparency award. It tells our families, taxpayers, and community partners that when Volusia County Schools says every dollar is working for students, we can prove it.” A press release by ASBO added that participation in the COE program highlights a school district’s dedication to financial accountability. Submitted reports are reviewed by a panel of financial professionals. “For over half a century, ASBO International’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting has been the gold standard for promoting and recognizing excellence in

financial transparency,” said Jim Rowan, executive director of ASBO International. “Clear and accurate financial reporting is crucial for engaging school communities and building their trust. Districts that earn the COE have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to these principles.”

Former Ormond Beach Civil Air Patrol cadet heads to West Point Cadet 2nd Lt. Clifton L. Cook, a former member of the Ormond Beach Composite Squadron has been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. According to an announcement by the Squadron commander, Cook served as the squadron’s cadet commander, leading peers through post-COVID pandemic times, including community outreach programs and public speaking events. Upon his return from Georgia Military College, Cook used his summer vacation to assist in training younger cadets while continuing to train in the CAP cadet program himself. “His contributions to the squadron and consideration for others made C/2nd Lt. Cook an indispensable member of our unit,” the announcement reads. “He embodies the principles of duty, honor and country that are at the foundation of West Point.”

Cadet 2nd Lt. Clifton L. Cook. Courtesy photo

School district hosts school safety and reunification training Volusia County Schools hosted a school safety and reunification training on Monday, June 15. The full-day training at DeLand High School brought local law enforcement, school administrators and community partners together with safety technology to enhance preparation on the tools and protocols needed in the event of a crisis event. According to a press release, the training also featured Max Schachter, founder and executive director of Safe Schools for Alex. Schachter lost his son Alex during the 2018 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Since then, he has dedicated his life to advancing school safety nationwide, working alongside members of Congress, federal agencies and multiple presidential administrations to strengthen school safety policies at every level. Through his nonprofit, Safe Schools for Alex, Schachter equips school districts and law enforcement agencies with upto-date safety best practices and resources. “The safety and security of every student and staff mem-

Ormond Beach Elementary Principal Shannon Hay participates in the training event on Monday, June 15.

ber in Volusia County Schools is our number one priority,” Superintendent Dr. Carmen Balgobin said. “We don’t wait for the conversation to come to us. We lead it. Volusia County Schools has always been a trailblazer when it comes to school safety, and this training is another example of our commitment to constantly raising the bar. We are equipping our staff with the best tools, the best training, and the best partners available anywhere in the country. Our families deserve nothing less.” The Volusia Sheriff’s Office and Raptor Technologies were part of the training event, which addressed prevention and response protocols as well as reunification.

Volusia County School Board member Jamie Haynes; Max Schachter, founder and executive director of Safe Schools for Alex; Superintendent Carmen Balgobin; and School Board Chair Ruben Colon. Photo courtesy of Volusia County Schools

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026

Palm Coast | The Hammock | Ormond Beach | Daytona Beach

REAL ESTATE ORMOND BEACH

John Anderson Drive home sells for $800K A

house on the Halifax River at 2565 John Anderson Drive was the top real estate transaction in Ormond Beach and Ormondby-the-Sea for the week of May 23-29. The house sold on May 28, for $800,000. Built in 1963, the house is a 5/5 and has two fireplaces, a pool, a boat dock and 3,801 square feet. It last sold in 2017 for $500,000. The house was listed by Sandra Cencerik, of RE/MAX Signature.

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Assessors Ormond Beach The house at 102 Ellsworth Ave. sold on May 27, for $227,500. Built in 1962, the house is a 2/1.5 and has 1,012 square feet. It last sold in 2016 for $140,000. Breakaway Trails The house at 3 Double Branch Way sold on May 28, for $765,000. Built in 1994, the house is a 5/3 and has a fireplace, a pool, a spa and 3,078 square feet. It last sold in 2019 for $390,000. Breakers The house at 30 Longfellow Circle sold on May 28, for $350,000. Built in 1970, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,500 square feet. It last sold in 2025 for $322,000. Castlegate The house at 5 King Edward

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Fountain View The house at 1343 Lawndale Court sold on May 28, for $429,651. Built in 2026, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,336 square feet. Il Villaggio The house at 77 Apian Way sold on May 26, for $565,000. Built in 2015, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,401 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $508,700. Ormond Lakes The house at 110 Lakebluff Drive sold on May 26, for $385,000. Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,714 square feet. It last sold in 2013 for $170,000. Ormond Terrace The house at 609 Andrews St. sold on May 28, for $330,000. Built in 1986, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,737 square feet. It last sold in 2004 for $193,500. Plantation Bay The house at 1229 Sunningdale Lane sold on May 27, for $595,000. Built in 2002, the house is a 4/2 and has a fireplace, a pool, a spa and 2,389 square feet. It last sold in 2013 for $299,900.

The house at 607 Moss Creek Drive sold on May 28, for $715,000. Built in 1996, the house is a 3/3 and has a fireplace, a pool, a spa and 2,450 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $630,000. Ridgehaven The house at 175 Parkhaven Drive sold on May 27, for $286,800. Built in 2025, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,454 square feet.

Shaker Way sold on May 27, for $412,000. Built in 2024, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,464 square feet. It last sold in 2024 for $371,000.

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A house in LPGA at 3188 Legends Preserve Drive was the top real estate transaction in Daytona Beach’s 32124 zip code for the week of May 23-29. The house sold on May 28, for $1,070,000. Built in 2024, the house is a 5/4 and has 4,635 square feet. It last sold in 2024 for $868,200. The house was listed by Andy Kalcounos and Anthony Lombardo, of Coastal Gateway Real Estate Group.

The house at 524 High Tide Lane sold on May 27, for $370,000. Built in 2022, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,308 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $264,200.

Grande Champion The townhome at 101 Langston Drive sold on May 27, for $250,000. Built in 2015, the townhome is a 3/2.5 and has 1,508 square feet. It last sold in 2019 for $181,000.

The house at 1052 Morfontaine St. sold on May 27, for $395,000. Built in 2025, the house is a 5/3 and has 2,490 square feet. Latitude Margaritaville The house at 307 Cheeseburger Drive sold on May 26, for $335,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,160 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $221,600.

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Tomoka Oaks The house at 80 S. St. Andrews Drive sold on May 28, for $340,000. Built in 1977, the house is a 4/2.5 and has a fireplace, a pool and 1,846 square feet. It last sold in 2015 for $164,400. University Circle The house at 12 University Circle sold on May 27, for $550,000. Built in 1963, the house is a 4/2 and has 2,201

The townhome at 866 Margaritaville Ave. sold on May 28, for $440,000. Built in 2023, the townhome is a 2/2 and has 1,563 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $390,600. The house at 794 Jollymon Way sold on May 28, for $665,000. Built in 2019, the house is a 2/2.5 and has a pool, a spa and 2,067 square feet. It last sold in 2019 for $498,800. The house at 672 Hang Loose Way sold on May 29, for $747,000. Built in 2024, the house is a 3/3.5 and has 2,542 square feet. It last sold in 2024 for $592,200. LPGA The house at 202 Catriona Drive sold on May 26, for $420,000. Built in 2018, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,538 square feet.

square feet. It last sold in 2025 for $400,000. Woodmere The house at 871 Lindenwood Circle E. sold on May 28, for $435,000. Built in 1976, the house is a 4/2 and has a pool and 1,728 square feet. It last sold in 2017 for $215,000.

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026

Outlying Flagler County Faces a Critical Multifamily Test

PALM COAST

Ocean Hammock home sells for over $2 million A

house at 46 Ocean Oaks Lane, in Ocean Hammock, was the top real estate transaction for May 30 to June 5, in Palm Coast and Flagler County. The house sold on June 4 for $2,015,000. Built in 2007, the house is a 4/4 and has a pool, a hot tub, an outdoor kitchen, a fireplace and 4,538 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $1,692,000. The home was listed by Bill Navarra, of Realty Pros Assured. ALEXIS MILLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Condos A condo at 100 Bella Harbor Court, Unit 103, sold on June 4, for $274,000. Built in 2006, the condo is a 3/2 and has 1,745 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $198,900.

A condo at 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Unit 317, sold on June 3, for $600,000. Built in 2003, the condo is a 3/3 and has 1,676 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $565,000. A condo at 25 Riverview Bend N., Unit 111, sold on June 4, for $244,000. Built in 2006, the condo is a 3/2 and has 1,159 square feet. It sold in 2006 for $365,900.

A condo at 1300 Canopy Walk Lane, Unit 1313, sold on June 3, for $215,000. Built in 2004, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,238 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $139,000. A condo at 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Unit 151, sold on June 1, for $1,075,000. Built in 2007, the condo is a 3/3.5 and has a private elevator and 2,588 square feet. It sold in 2024 for $875,000. A condo at 3580 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 102, sold on June 1, for $312,500. Built in 1982, the condo is a 3/2 and has 1,545 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $325,000.

FLAGLER BEACH

Kanaha Beach A house at 3303 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. sold on June 5, for $1,078,000. Built in 2018, the house is a 5/4.5 and has an elevator, a dunewalk and 2,460 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $995,000.

Vacancy remains below historical averages today, but a wave of new supply could reshape the market by year-end. By Jamie Cuzzocreo, Global Real Estate Advisor | ONE Commercial Real Estate 12 Mo Delivered Units

PALM COAST

Hidden Lakes A house at 6 Arena Lake Drive sold on June 3, for $510,000. Built in 2018, the house is a 4/2 and has a pool and 1,845 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $350,500. Marina Del Palma A house at 77 Del Palma Drive sold on June 1, for $641,000. Built in 2024, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,158 square feet. It sold in 2024 for $123,000. Palm Coast Plantation A house at 51 S. Riverwalk Drive sold on June 5, for $1,175,000. Built in 2022, the house is a 3/3 and has an office, a pool, a hot tub, a dock, a boat lift, an outdoor kitchen, a boat house and 2,629 square feet. Seminole Woods A house at 13 Slowdrift Turn sold on June 3, for $640,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 6/3.5 and has a pool and 2,908 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $103,800.

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From a commercial real estate advisor’s perspective, the latest multifamily data out of Outlying Flagler County tells a story that deserves closer attention. At first glance, the market appears relatively healthy. Vacancy stood at 9.6% in the second quarter of 2026, improving nearly 14% year over year as 300 units of net absorption offset a period with no new deliveries. Vacancy now sits well below the submarket's fiveyear average of 12.6%. But the headline number only tells part ofCourtesy the story. photo The more important question is what happens next. Vacancy is forecast to rise sharply to 17.6% by year-end, suggesting today's stability may prove temporary rather than lasting. For investors, developers, and local stakeholders, that forecast deserves attention. Outlying Flagler County currently contains roughly 2,200 multifamily units, yet another 818 units are under construction. That figure is nearly three times the submarket's 10year annual average of 281 units underway. For a market of this size, that is not a modest expansion—it is a meaningful test of demand. Rent performance is already showing signs of pressure. Average asking rents currently sit at $1,590 per month, slightly above the Daytona Beach metro average of $1,540. However, rents declined 4.2% over the past year, compared with a 2.3% decline across the broader market. For a submarket that has historically averaged 1.7% annual rent growth over the past five years, that reversal is significant. While Outlying Flagler County benefits from a relatively high-quality inventory base—with approximately 1,700 units classified as 4- and 5-Star properties—it is not immune to the realities of increased supply and tenant price sensitivity. Forecast rent growth remains negative through the end of 2026, with rents expected to decline another 1.2%. The market is gradually shifting from one that favored landlords to one where renters hold greater leverage. Investment sales activity paints a similarly mixed picture. Only one multifamily property traded during the past year, totaling 12 units and approximately $2.0 million in sales volume. That falls well below the five-year average of $7.8 million and the 10-year average of $10.7 million, suggesting many investors remain cautious.

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Yet pricing has remained relatively resilient. Estimated values average roughly $210,000 per unit, compared with $180,000 per unit across the broader market. Cap rates are also higher, averaging approximately 7.1%, versus 6.4% marketwide.

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Palm Coast | The Hammock | Ormond Beach | Daytona Beach

BUSINESS Frozen Frog: cool treats, warm smiles Mother and daughter duo Kryste and Debbie Gainey teamed up to open Ormond Beach’s newest ice cream shop. ABE MILLS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Mother and daughter duo Kryste and Debbie Gainey teamed up to open Ormond Beach’s newest ice cream shop, The Frozen Frog, located in Ormond Towne Square at 1498 W Granada Blvd. The shop features Hershey’s ice cream flavors, milkshakes, sundaes, shaved ice, and they have an option that is gluten free. The words displayed on their storefront, “Cool Treats. Warm Smiles,” represent their hope for the shop to be a place where families can come and

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Co-owners and mother and daughter duo, Debbie Gainey and Kryste Gainey pose in front of the array of ice cream at their new shop.

feel free to enjoy each other’s company. “You need to live your life with your gift,” co-owner Kryste Gainey said. “For me, that is finding reasons and ways to bring families together.” According to Kryste Gainey, the road to building their dreams was not easy. “I was going through a hard time in life and working several jobs, raising kids,” said Kryste Gainey. “A couple of years ago, my mom came to me with the idea about starting a snow cone business, and I thought she was crazy.” They purchased a snow cone food trailer and did that for a while, until, one day, a revelation came to Debbie. “I was out there in this parking lot one day, and I literally looked over here at this empty spot, and I saw a vision of an ice cream shop,” Debbie Gainey said. Then, she called her daughter and said, “We’re gonna open an ice cream shop.” At the time, “You’re crazy,

FOCUS ON FAITH Teens to embark on mission trips to Brazil for Church of Jesus Christ Keila Brouse, Riley Boyce and Connor Ladd will represent The Church of Jesus Christ in Brazil.

Beginning in August 2025, Brouse began taking classes to go toward her bachelor’s degree at Brigham Young University, in Utah, and she Nova Weston smiles big with returned home from school her favorite ice cream at The about a month ago, as she Frozen Frog. prepared for the upcoming mission. ABBIE PACE She plans to finish her Mom,” were the words that CONTRIBUTING WRITER degree at BYU following her came from Kryste Gainey’s 18-month mission. Brouse is Three local young adults will a biology pre-med major, and mouth. Debbie Gainey just told her soon be embarking on mis- also plans to attend med school daughter, “I see it. I know sion trips through The Church to study ophthalmology or eye that’s what we’re supposed of Jesus Christ of Latter-day surgery. 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SPORTS Growing lacrosse The sport has a rich history and four high school teams in Flagler County, but no youth programs. BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Palm Coast will become the state’s epicenter of lacrosse this weekend (June 20-21) when over 150 boys and girls teams of all ages (8 and under through high school) will gather at the Indian Trails Sports Complex for the 18th annual Father’s Day Invitational, organized by Florida United Lacrosse. The tournament is the largest in Florida, and Florida United also hosts two other super-size tournaments here — the Great Pumpkin Shootout and the Veterans Day Invitational. But don’t expect to see a lot of locals in uniform, because Flagler County does not have a youth sports program. “The tournament runs from sunrise to sunset,” Indian Trails Middle School Principal Ryan Andrews said. “It’s a great opportunity to bring kids together and see other competition. It certainly sparks interest here, but then it quickly fades away. I haven’t put my finger on the exact cause, but it’s an expensive sport and you need a lot of players and someone who has the knowledge and passion and free time to run it.” Flagler Palm Coast and Matanzas high schools have boys and girls lacrosse teams, but they have no feeder program. Many of the players who join the high school teams in ninth grade have never even seen a lacrosse game let alone played in one. Andrews coached FPC’s boys team from 2006 to 2013. When he started, Flagler had a boys club prgoram called Lizards Lacrosse, but there was no girls program. Katie Kastner, who is now FPC’s girls head lacrosse coach, had no choice but to join the Lizards after her family moved down here. But it was a tough sell.

“One of the dads, Steve Noble, ran it,” Kastner said. “He was from Long Island and moved down just like us. After pleading with him, my mom finally got him to let me come out and play keeper. I played keeper with him and then made the transition back to women’s lacrosse my freshman year of high school. But my parents — I was very fortunate. I drove to Jacksonville two, three times a week for club practice. I would go to Jacksonville twice a week, Orlando once a week, wherever I could play.” Kastner went on to play at Jacksonville University for a year, and she has coached several future college players at FPC, but many other players she’s had to start by teaching the basics, passing and catching. “It’s hard when you’re trying to coach somebody who’s going to the collegiate level, and then you’re coaching the girl next to her who’s brand new. So that’s what makes this area hard,” she said. EXPENSIVE EQUIPMENT

Kastner calls the county a dry zone for lacrosse. Volusia County does not have any high school lacrosse. The only nearby high school teams for both the boys and girls games are in St. Johns County. Travel is one problem. The overall expense is the largest stumbling block, coaches say. “It’s hard nowadays, with how expensive the gear is,” said Dominic Tavolacci, who played for both Matanzas and FPC, graduating at FPC in 2023 before playing a year at Nassau Community College on Long Island, New York. Tavolacci is now the head coach at Matanzas. “With basketball tryouts you just bring shoes and water,” he said. “To play lacrosse, you need a helmet at close to $300, pads are close to $400 total, cleats on top of that are $100 if not more, and the stick is $150 to $200. If you buy cheaper sticks, they’ll snap. Nobody wants to pay close to a grand just to get on the field and see if you like it.” Dewey Schoenfelder, who grew up playing lacrosse in

SIDELINES DeLand hires former Flagler Palm Coast baseball coach Kyle Marsh

DeLand High School has hired Kyle Marsh to be its new baseball coach, a week after Marsh resignedafter four seasons as Flagler Palm Coast’s baseball coach. DeLand announced the hire on June 10 in a press release. Marsh’s FPC teams won one district championship and a Five Star Conference

title and advanced to the regional playoffs three times in four years. “We are excited to welcome Kyle Marsh to the DeLand High School community,” DeLand athletic director Lance Jenkins said in the press release. “Kyle has demonstrated a remarkable track record of success both as a player and as a coach. He comes from a tremendous coaching pedigree with strong baseball bloodlines, and his experiences have prepared him to lead one of the premier programs in our area.”

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Maryland and went on to play college lacrosse, is finding that out. He’s trying to start youth programs in Flagler County under the Zingos name, which was his club team in Maryland. So far he’s been doing some personal training. “The numbers are hard to come by here,” he said. “Just to play the sport is expensive. I have four or five kids ready to play. That’s not enough for a team. I’ve been working on growing it here. It’s a slow process.” Tavolacci is leading a twicea-month pick-up game this summer at Wadsworth Park. The opening week, on June 7, drew nearly 40 players from current high school players to older players. The oldest player was close to 50, he said. They will play again at 10 a.m. June 28. There’s more information on Instagram at pc_pickup_lax. Lacrosse has a long history in Flagler County. FPC’s program is over 30 years old. Tom West coached at FPC and started the program at Matanzas. He created travel programs so the players could play all year long, Andrews said. He was instrumental in luring the Father’s Day tournament here, Andrews said, adding, “It doesn’t hurt that we have amazing facilities.” West left Flagler County to coach at Ponte Vedra High School, where he won eight district titles and one state championship before moving on to the Bolles School in Jacksonville. GETTING STARTED IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

There have been other youth programs after the Lizards, which lasted several years as Noble’s sons moved up through the ranks. There were Blue Skies, the Wave and Goatlax, which Efrain Gutierrez ran. Gutierrez was an assistant coach at Matanzas for several years and then was the Pirates’ head coach from 2016 to 2018. He left to help Flagler College in St. Augustine start its lacrosse program. Gutierrez, who was recently hired as an assistant principal at ITMS, signed the Goatlax program over to Matanzas parents when he left. The program wound up merging with Lions Lacrosse in St. Augustine, he said. Matanzas girls lacrosse coach Brandie Alred agreed with Kastner about the difficulty of melding girls brand new to the sport with experienced high school players.

Marsh took over the FPC baseball program after Anthony Campanella stepped down in 2022. Campanella, who is now the athletic director at Seabreeze High School, also left FPC to coach at a west Volusia school. Campanella moved to Deltona High School, where he coached for two years.

Pirate Pride Golf Classic The Pirate Pride Booster Club, supporting the Matanzas High School football program, is hosting the 2026 Pirate Pride Golf Classic on Sunday, Aug. 2, at The Conservatory

FPC goalie Aiden Commendatore makes a spectacular save in a high school lacrosse game earlier this spring. Photo by Keishia McLendon

Alred said new players can be drill killers, dropping the ball so much that ball movement can’t be sustained. So she took her team to ITMS to work with middle school kids in their PE classes on passing and catching using a tennis ball. “If we can start getting middle school involvement, when we get them they can be learning strategy and not just learning the basics,” Alred said. Andrews said the Indian Trails kids were having a lot of fun and showing surprising athleticism with the new skills they were learning. ITMS has 20 to 30 lacrosse sticks for the PE department to utilize, he said. “Plans are in the works to continue it as a lesson in PE,” Andrews said. “It’s a very downsized version of what the sport can be. But the essential fundamentals are passing and catching, and if the PE teachers can incorporate that, it can give the kids a starting point. Brandie’s initiative is not just to expose the students to lacrosse, but the PE teachers as well. There’s a lot reluctance [by the teachers], not because they don’t want to, they just don’t know how.” Andrews can get passionate when talking about the sport

Course in Palm Coast. The event will begin with a putting contest and coffee/ breakfast station, followed by golf. Walk off the course into the clubhouse for lunch, catered by Hammock Beach, with prizes and a silent auction. The winning team will be awarded a foursome at The Ocean Course at Hammock Beach. An Ocean Course foursome will also be included among the items in the auction. Registration is $200 per person, $800 per foursome. To register, go to https://bit.ly/4a1fdee or piratepridefootball.com/ category/fundraising-events.

he grew up playing in New York State. “It could take off here,” he said. “It’s a wonderful sport. As soon as any kids I have ever coached learn lacrosse, they fall in love with it. They learn that all the things they loved about their old sport is included in lacrosse — the physicality, the hand-eye coordination. The athleticism is unmatched in my opinion — the side to side agility of a free safety, the endurance sprints of a receiver, all while someone is trying to beat you with a stick. The ballet-like choreography of offense and defense, it’s a beautiful thing.”

Matanzas’ CJ Schouten (right) comes up with the ball after a faceoff with FPC’s Zane Dailey in a lacrosse game this past season.

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Astro Skate of Ormond Beach is having a fundraiser for four inline speed skaters — Isabella, 7; Violet, 10; Myla, 10; and Zayvian, 7 — who will be competing at the USA Roller Sports National Championships July 7-15 at Speedway Sports Complex in Lincoln, Nebraska. The fundraiser is 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Astro Skate of Ormond Beach. Admission is $10 per person, which includes regular skate rental. All proceeds go to Team Astro Skaters heading to nationals.

Philosurfers Summer Surf Workshops for ages 7-17 are offered Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon on Flagler Beach. The workshops, curated by former pro surfer Will Tant, leader of the Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Classic, combine elite surf coaching with daily conversations on character development. To learn more and to register, go to craeftsurfstudio.com/ training/philosurfers/.

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Bigger than basketball Mainland coach Joe Giddens hosted eighth annual summer basketball league. MICHELE MEYERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Mainland High School students celebrated as the final bell rang out the school year on May 28. Some looked forward to family vacations, a summer job or just relaxing following a year of deadlines. But on June 1, coach Joe Giddens’ basketball players jumped right onto the courts to play ball in Mainland’s summer basketball league. This is Giddens’ eighth year organizing the nearly fourweek event held at the Vince Carter Athletic Center. “I think the basketball league helps kids stay out of trouble,” Giddens said. “If kids are in the gym, they stay out of trouble. I think that as a community, it’s something positive, because little kids come in (to watch) and they’re looking at the future stars of the area, looking at what their futures might be. They get a chance to come see it up close. I think it’s a great, great thing.” As a kid, Giddens lived in subsidized housing with his family while his mother, Joanne, drove a bus for Volusia County and worked a second job at a nursing home. Sports were a means for Giddens to extricate himself from poverty. He continues to provide opportunities for his studentathletes to do the same. He earned a full scholarship to play football at Virginia Union University before transferring to Bethune-

Cookman University to play football and basketball. “I played football and basketball in high school and in college,” he said. “I’ve always used sports as my way to get out of poverty. I lived in assisted housing, so sports were my way out. I’m just passionate about it.” In addition to participating in Mainland’s summer league this June, his team has already attended Embry-Riddle’s Men’s Basketball Weekend Shootout, is currently attending ERAU’s team camp, and played five games against elite Florida teams at the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches boys showcase in Gainesville. Multiple final four teams participated in the showcase, including Bartow, Belen Jesuit, and Santa Fe Catholic. Giddens said he knows his team is in the right place if teams of that caliber are involved. “Summertime is when you get a chance to see (player) growth — seeing your kids grow, make mistakes, learn from them, get in close game situations, so you can get better when the season comes,” Giddens said. “It’s not about wins or losses.” This year, eight girls teams are hitting the courts every Monday and Wednesday night and playing an average of six to seven games, along with 12 boys teams that play on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Twelve JV teams play games simultaneously on the upstairs courts. Local teams include Atlantic, Calvary Christian, Flagler Palm Coast, Halifax Academy, Matanzas, New Smyrna Beach, and Seabreeze. Teams also traveled from as far away as Cocoa and Melbourne. Seabreeze JV player Rigsby Wile said the summer league helps build confidence. He said his friend Matthew Meek made a game-winning 3-pointer against University. “I think it helps the coaches to get to know the players,” Wile said. “There’s no pressure. You can work on stuff that you’ve been working on, and try things that you might not be able to try in an actual game.” Flagler Palm Coast head coach Greg Shirley said the Bulldogs won their first four games of the summer league even though

A Mainland player (center) and Florida Vultures players fight for the ball at Mainland’s summer basketball league.

they were missing their only returning starter, guard Tony Coates, who was on vacation. Eight players graduated this year, including top scorers Anthony Hampton and Nate Perry. Hampton hit 1,000 points during his career at FPC, and Perry was the FACA District 6-7A Player of the Year. Both signed to play at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. “We have a bunch of guys that work hard, they represent the school well in the classroom and on the basketball court, and they’re fun to coach,” Shirley said of his summer league team. “It’s all a process, so our goal is to be the best FPC team we can be. We still have a long way to go to reach that, but I am very proud of the effort and proud of how they are being coachable and being good teammates.” Shirley said JV coach Johnny Hampton did a great job with the underclassmen, who finished the season 12-3.

“The combination of a JV team finishing with one of the better records ever, and a couple of guys that just did not get as much time behind some of the seniors last year, has resulted in good young men playing hard,” Shirley said. “All I want is perfect effort. Can’t be perfect, but you can get perfect effort and personal excellence.” Matanzas lost 66-61 in overtime against University in their second game on Thursday, June 11. Head coach Eric Guerrero said he is proud of his players’ efforts during back-to-back games following their daily workouts and skill drills. “It was a scrappy game,” he said. “They have really good guards over at University, so it was a good test for us. I told the boys, these are the teams that we want to see to make sure the moves we make when we’re tired are the moves we’re going to make late in the game when it comes to the playoffs.

Matanzas’ Jayden McCoy drives to the basket.

We’re getting everything we need here at this league.” Two of Guerrero’s standout players are rising juniors and learning to take on leadership roles—his son, Jamel Guerrero, and Jayden McCoy. Jamel and McCoy have each played basketball since they were 4 or 5 years old and started playing together in the eighth grade. Jamel starts his day at 6 a.m., putting up 500 shots followed by a weight room workout. “(This league) helps me personally get ready for these close-game situations, and try to help my team the best I can,” Jamel said. “For the team, same thing, you got to learn how to play in these hard situations late in the game.” McCoy also plays cornerback and slot receiver for the Pirates’ football team. He is currently doing morning football workouts and playing in the evenings in the basketball league. “We have good chemistry already,” McCoy said of he and Jamel. “So we can see that look, and we know what to do. This [summer league] helps us come together as a team. We’ve got some of the young guys coming up, so it helps us build team chemistry.” Giddens said while he was shopping for shoes at the mall, a former Deltona High School player approached him and asked if he ever got tired of winning. Giddens said he smiled and told him others might think it is because Mainland has good players, but it is not. “We win because I love my players,” he said. “It’s bigger than basketball over here. I love them, and I appreciate them. I call them, and we talk all the time. If they need me, I’m there. I win more basketball games by doing that than by doing Xs and Os. It’s about showing love. I love my kids, so I treat my players the same. I discipline them when they need to be and hold them accountable. They’ll work hard for me, because I love on them.”

FPC’s Justin Goings shoots against a Halifax Academy player. A Seabreeze player (right) blows past a University player. Photos by Michele Meyers

“We win because I love my players. It’s bigger than basketball over here. I love them, and I appreciate them. I call them, and we talk all the time. If they need me, I’m there. I win more basketball games by doing that than by doing Xs and Os ...” JOE GIDDENS, Mainland basketball coach

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PLAY BALL! Palm Coast Little League 12U softball all-stars’ Adalynn Alvarez takes a cut. Photos by Brent Woronoff

12U softball all-stars’ Delilah Gomez plays third base.

Palm Coast Little League 12U All-Stars pitcher Arielle Mahony (42) takes the throw as a DeLand player slides home with the first run of the game on June 10.

he Palm Coast Little League Hurricanes 12U softball all-star team hosted Lake Mary on June 8 and DeLand on June 10 at the Indian Trails Sports Complex to kick off Little League all-star season. Both visiting teams were victorious with

DeLand winning 10-0 to eliminate the Hurricanes from the tournament. Lake Mary went on to defeat DeLand with a perfect game on June 11 to win the District 19 championship and advance to sectionals. –OBSERVER STAFF

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Flagler Palm Coast youth soccer coaches, campers and FPC players. Photos by Brent Woronoff

FPC youth soccer camp features World Cup-themed games and trophies Each day of the camp ended with mini 3v3 tournaments with players picking countries to represent. BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Flagler Palm Coast’s youth soccer camp, June 8-12, had a World Cup theme to mark the beginning of the quadrennial world soccer tournament. Each day of the camp ended with mini 3v3 tournaments

with players picking countries to represent. Eleven campers participated. Each day featured a different skill set — dribbling, passing, first touch and shooting, with the last day a fun day. “A good chunk [of the campers] were seventh and eighth graders who will be future Bulldogs and played at a decent level, so it was cool to see what the future looks like, and the future looks bright,” said FPC boys soccer coach Ramtin Amiri, who ran the camp with help from assistants and FPC girls and boys varsity players. “We also got

kids from all levels and ages and we made sure they had a good experience and learned something before they left us at the end of the week.” Four campers won World Cup facsimile trophies. The campers collected medals based on points for games and drills they won or performed well in. Ivan Chen and Kason Davis each won a World Cup trophy for collecting the most medals. The other trophy winners were Shawn Mochizuki, who was named Camper of the Week, and Roman Pappano, who was named Most Improved Camper.

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Award winners at Flagler Palm Coast’s youth soccer camp — Ivan Chen, Shawn Mochizuki, Kason Davis and Roman Pappano — won World Cup facsimile trophies.

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ORMOND CROSSINGS CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF THE DISTRICT’S INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION OF NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Ormond Crossings Central Community Development District (the “District”) intends to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments to be levied by the District pursuant to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. The Board of Supervisors of the District will conduct a public hearing on July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Hampton Inn Daytona/Ormond Beach, 155 Interchange Boulevard, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the District to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments (the “Uniform Method”) to be levied by the District on properties located on land included in, or to be added to, the District. The District may levy non-ad valorem special assessments for the purpose of financing, acquiring, maintaining and/or operating facilities, services and improvements within and without the boundaries of the District, to consist of, among other things, stormwater management, roadways, water, wastewater and reuse systems, earthwork, hardscape, landscape, underground electric conduit, and any other lawful improvements or services of the District. Owners of the properties to be assessed and other interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard regarding the use of the Uniform Method. This hearing is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The public hearing may be continued to a date, time and location to be specified on the record at the hearing. There may be occasions when Supervisors or District Staff may participate by speaker telephone. Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing and/or meeting is asked to contact the District Office at 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 571-0010, at least forty-eight (48) hours before the hearing and/or meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 who can aid you in contacting the District Office. Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the hearing is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. District Manager June 18, 25; July 2, 9, 2026

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RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 257-6096 Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated this 12 day of June 2026. By: /s/ Lindsay Maisonet Lindsay Maisonet, Esq. Bar Number: 93156 Submitted by: De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. PO Box 5026 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 Telephone: (954) 453-0365 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 eservice@decubaslewis.com 25-04789 June 18, 25, 2026 26-00426I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025 11505 CICI CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff(s), vs. JERRY PFLUEGER; NEGAR AFSHAR PFLUEGER A/K/A NEGAR AFSHER PFLUEGER Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to Plaintiff ’s Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 6, 2026 in the above-captioned action, the Clerk of Court, Laura E Roth, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www. volusia.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 10th day of July, 2026 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure or order, to wit: LOT 13 OF PALM GROVE SUB. SIXTH ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 27, PAGE(S) 174, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property address: 949 Duncan Road, South Daytona, FL 32119 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

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RESOLUTION 2026-34

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 197.3632(4)(b), FLORIDA STATUTES, BY THE ORMOND CROSSINGS CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORMOND CROSSINGS CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Ormond Crossings Central Community Development District (“District”) will hold public hearings on July 16, 2026 at 2:00 P.M., at the Hampton Inn Daytona/Ormond Beach, 155 Interchange Blvd., Ormond Beach, Florida 32174, to consider the adoption of an assessment roll, the imposition of special assessments to secure proposed bonds on benefited lands within the District, a depiction of which lands is shown below, and to provide for the levy, collection and enforcement of the special assessments. The District is located entirely within the City of Ormond Beach, Florida. The lands to be improved are generally located north of Durrance Lane, south of U.S. Highway 1, and west of Interstate 95, and are geographically depicted below and in the Master Engineer’s Report, dated March 2026 (“Capital Improvement Plan”). The public hearing is being conducted pursuant to Chapters 170, 190 and 197, Florida Statutes. A description of the property to be assessed and the amount to be assessed to each piece or parcel of property may be ascertained at the office of the District Manager c/o Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33410 (“District Manager’s Office”). The District is a unit of special-purpose local government responsible for providing infrastructure improvements for lands within the District. The infrastructure improvements are currently expected to include, but are not limited to, stormwater management and earthwork, roadways and sidewalks, potable water, sanitary sewer and reuse water systems, open spaces, hardscape, landscaping, electrical improvements, and other infrastructure (“Improvements”), all as more specifically described in the Capital Improvement Plan, on file and available during normal business hours at the District Manager’s Office. According to the Capital Improvement Plan, the estimated cost of the Improvements is $58,096,500. The District intends to impose assessments on benefited lands in the manner set forth in the District’s Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated May 26, 2026 (“Assessment Report”), which is on file and available during normal business hours at the District Manager’s Office. The purpose of any such assessment is to secure the bonds issued to fund the Improvements. As described in more detail in the Assessment Report, the District’s assessments will be levied against respective benefitted lands within the District. The Assessment Report identifies maximum assessment amounts for each assessment area and land use category that is currently expected to be assessed. The lien for assessments is proposed to be allocated on an equal assessment per acre basis, and will be levied on an equivalent residential unit (“ERU”) basis at the time that such property is platted or subject to a site plan or sold. The annual principal assessment levied against each parcel will be based on repayment over thirty (30) years of the total debt allocated to each parcel. The District expects to assess and collect sufficient revenues to retire no more than $79,870,000 in debt, exclusive of fees and costs of collection or enforcement, discounts for early payment and interest. The proposed annual schedule of assessments is as follows:

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ORMOND CROSSINGS CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DECLARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; INDICATING THE LOCATION, NATURE AND ESTIMATED COST OF THOSE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS WHOSE COST IS TO BE DEFRAYED BY THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING THE PORTION OF THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE DEFRAYED BY THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE MADE; PROVIDING WHEN SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE PAID; DESIGNATING LANDS UPON WHICH THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE LEVIED; PROVIDING FOR AN ASSESSMENT PLAT; ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the Ormond Crossings Central Community Development District (the “District”) hereby determines to undertake, install, plan, establish, construct or reconstruct, enlarge or extend, equip, acquire, operate, and/or maintain the infrastructure improvements (the “Improvements”) described in the District’s Engineer’s Report, dated 2026, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the District to pay the cost of the Improvements by special assessments pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes (the “Assessments”); and WHEREAS, the District is empowered by Chapter 190, the Uniform Community Development District Act, Chapter 170, Supplemental and Alternative Method of Making Local Municipal Improvements, and Chapter 197, the Uniform Method for the Levy, Collection and Enforcement of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments, Florida Statutes, to finance, fund, plan, establish, acquire, construct or reconstruct, enlarge or extend, equip, operate, and maintain the Improvements and to impose, levy and collect the Assessments; and WHEREAS, the District hereby determines that benefits will accrue to the property improved, the amount of those benefits, and that special assessments will be made in proportion to the benefits received as set forth in the Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated May 26, 2026, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference and on file at 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 (the “District Records Office”); and WHEREAS, the District hereby determines that the Assessments to be levied will not exceed the benefit to the property improved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ORMOND CROSSINGS CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 1.

Assessments shall be levied to defray a portion of the cost of the Improvements.

2. The nature and general location of, and plans and specifications for, the Improvements are described in Exhibit A, which is on file at the District Records Office. Exhibit B is also on file and available for public inspection at the same location. 3.

The total estimated cost of the Improvements is $58,096,500 (the “Estimated Cost”).

4. The Assessments will defray approximately $79,870,000 which amounts include the Estimated Costs, plus financing-related costs, capitalized interest and a debt service reserve. 5. The manner in which the Assessments shall be apportioned and paid is set forth in Exhibit B, including provisions for supplemental assessment resolutions. The Assessments shall be levied, within the District, on all lots and lands adjoining and contiguous or bounding and abutting 6. upon the Improvements or specially benefitted thereby and further designated by the assessment plat hereinafter provided for. The assessments may be prepaid in whole at any time, or in some instances in part, or may be paid in not more than thirty (30) annual installments subsequent to the issuance of debt to finance the improvements. These annual assessments will be collected on the Volusia County tax roll by the Tax Collector. Alternatively, the District may choose to directly collect and enforce these assessments. All affected property owners have the right to appear at the public hearings and the right to file written objections with the District within twenty (20) days of the publication of this notice. Also on July 16, 2026 at 2:00 P.M., at the Hampton Inn Daytona/Ormond Beach, 155 Interchange Blvd., Ormond Beach, Florida 32174, the Board will hold a regular public meeting to consider any other business that may lawfully be considered by the District. The Board meeting and hearings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for special districts. The Board meeting and/or the public hearings may be continued in progress to a certain date and time announced at such meeting and/or hearings. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. Any person requiring special accommodations at the meeting or hearings because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 for aid in contacting the District office.

There is on file, at the District Records Office, an assessment plat showing the area to be assessed, with certain plans and speci7. fications describing the Improvements and the estimated cost of the Improvements, all of which shall be open to inspection by the public. Commencing with the year in which the Assessments are levied and confirmed, the Assessments shall be paid in not more than 8. (30) thirty annual installments. The Assessments may be payable at the same time and in the same manner as are ad-valorem taxes and collected pursuant to Chapter 197, Florida Statutes; provided, however, that in the event the uniform non ad-valorem assessment method of collecting the Assessments is not available to the District in any year, or if determined by the District to be in its best interest, the Assessments may be collected as is otherwise permitted by law. The District Manager has caused to be made a preliminary assessment roll, in accordance with the method of assessment 9. described in Exhibit B hereto, which shows the lots and lands assessed, the amount of benefit to and the assessment against each lot or parcel of land and the number of annual installments into which the assessment may be divided, which assessment roll is hereby adopted and approved as the District’s preliminary assessment roll. 10. The Board shall adopt a subsequent resolution to fix a time and place at which the owners of property to be assessed or any other persons interested therein may appear before the Board and be heard as to the propriety and advisability of the assessments or the making of the Improvements, the cost thereof, the manner of payment therefore, or the amount thereof to be assessed against each property as improved. The District Manager is hereby directed to cause this Resolution to be published twice (once a week for two (2) consecutive 11. weeks) in a newspaper of general circulation within Volusia County and to provide such other notice as may be required by law or desired in the best interests of the District. 12.

This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 2026. ATTEST: ORMOND CROSSINGS CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT /s/ Andrew Kantarzhi /s/ Bradford Kline, II Secretary/Assistant Secretary Chair/Vice Chair, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: Engineer’s Report, dated 2026 Exhibit B: Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated May 26, 2026 June 18, 25, 2026

ORMOND CROSSINGS CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER IMPOSITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 170.07, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY THE ORMOND CROSSINGS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 197.3632(4)(b), FLORIDA STATUTES, BY THE ORMOND CROSSINGS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORMOND CROSSINGS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Ormond Crossings East Community Development District (“District”) will hold public hearings on July 16, 2026 at 2:00 P.M., at the Hampton Inn Daytona/Ormond Beach, 155 Interchange Blvd., Ormond Beach, Florida 32174, to consider the adoption of an assessment roll, the imposition of special assessments to secure proposed bonds on benefited lands within the District, a depiction of which lands is shown below, and to provide for the levy, collection and enforcement of the special assessments. The District is located entirely within the City of Ormond Beach, Florida. The lands to be improved are generally located northeast of Durrance Lane, southwest of U.S. Highway 1, and east of Interstate 95, and are geographically depicted below and in the Master Engineer’s Report, dated March 2026 (“Capital Improvement Plan”). The public hearing is being conducted pursuant to Chapters 170, 190 and 197, Florida Statutes. A description of the property to be assessed and the amount to be assessed to each piece or parcel of property may be ascertained at the office of the District Manager c/o Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33410 (“District Manager’s Office”). The District is a unit of special-purpose local government responsible for providing infrastructure improvements for lands within the District. The infrastructure improvements are currently expected to include, but are not limited to, stormwater management and earthwork, roadways and sidewalks, potable water, sanitary sewer and reuse water systems, offsite utilities, railroad flyover/bridge, storage tank and pump station, open spaces, hardscape, landscaping, electrical improvements, and other infrastructure (“Improvements”), all as more specifically described in the Capital Improvement Plan, on file and available during normal business hours at the District Manager’s Office. According to the Capital Improvement Plan, the estimated cost of the Improvements is $61,688,550. The District intends to impose assessments on benefited lands in the manner set forth in the District’s Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated May 26, 2026 (“Assessment Report”), which is on file and available during normal business hours at the District Manager’s Office. The purpose of any such assessment is to secure the bonds issued to fund the Improvements. As described in more detail in the Assessment Report, the District’s assessments will be levied against respective benefitted lands within the District. The Assessment Report identifies maximum assessment amounts for each assessment area and land use category that is currently expected to be assessed. The C+0,FBd lien for assessments is proposed to be allocated on an equal assessment per acre basis, and will be levied on an equivalent residential unit (“ERU”) basis at the time that such property is platted or subject to a site plan or sold. The annual principal assessment levied against each parcel will be based on repayment over thirty (30) years of the total debt allocated to each parcel. The District expects to assess and collect sufficient revenues to retire no more than $84,785,000 in debt, exclusive of fees and costs of collection or enforcement, discounts for early payment and interest. The proposed annual schedule of assessments is as follows: T*//."#ADB>F?F,*E/F"AB>#UAN#:A

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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ORMOND CROSSINGS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DECLARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; INDICATING THE LOCATION, NATURE AND ESTIMATED COST OF THOSE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS WHOSE COST IS TO BE DEFRAYED BY THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING THE PORTION OF THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE DEFRAYED BY THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE MADE; PROVIDING WHEN SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE PAID; DESIGNATING LANDS UPON WHICH THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE LEVIED; PROVIDING FOR AN ASSESSMENT PLAT; ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the Ormond Crossings East Community Development District (the “District”) hereby determines to undertake, install, plan, establish, construct or reconstruct, enlarge or extend, equip, acquire, operate, and/or maintain the infrastructure improvements (the “Improvements”) described in the District’s Engineer’s Report, dated 2026, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the District to pay the cost of the Improvements by special assessments pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes (the “Assessments”); and WHEREAS, the District is empowered by Chapter 190, the Uniform Community Development District Act, Chapter 170, Supplemental and Alternative Method of Making Local Municipal Improvements, and Chapter 197, the Uniform Method for the Levy, Collection and Enforcement of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments, Florida Statutes, to finance, fund, plan, establish, acquire, construct or reconstruct, enlarge or extend, equip, operate, and maintain the Improvements and to impose, levy and collect the Assessments; and WHEREAS, the District hereby determines that benefits will accrue to the property improved, the amount of those benefits, and that special assessments will be made in proportion to the benefits received as set forth in the Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated _May 26, 2026, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference and on file at 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 (the “District Records Office”); and WHEREAS, the District hereby determines that the Assessments to be levied will not exceed the benefit to the property improved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ORMOND CROSSINGS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 1.

Assessments shall be levied to defray a portion of the cost of the Improvements.

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The assessments may be prepaid in whole at any time, or in some instances in part, or may be paid in not more than thirty (30) annual installments subsequent to the issuance of debt to finance the improvements. These annual assessments will be collected on the Volusia County tax roll by the Tax Collector. Alternatively, the District may choose to directly collect and enforce these assessments. All affected property owners have the right to appear at the public hearings and the right to file written objections with the District within twenty (20) days of the publication of this notice. Also on July 16, 2026 at 2:00 P.M., at the Hampton Inn Daytona/Ormond Beach, 155 Interchange Blvd., Ormond Beach, Florida 32174, the Board will hold a regular public meeting to consider any other business that may lawfully be considered by the District. The Board meeting and hearings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for special districts. The Board meeting and/or the public hearings may be continued in progress to a certain date and time announced at such meeting and/or hearings. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. Any person requiring special accommodations at the meeting or hearings because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 for aid in contacting the District office. ORMOND CROSSINGS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

The total estimated cost of the Improvements is $61,688,550 (the “Estimated Cost”).

4. The Assessments will defray approximately $84,785,000, which amounts include the Estimated Costs, plus financing-related costs, capitalized interest and a debt service reserve. The manner in which the Assessments shall be apportioned and paid is set forth in Exhibit B, including provisions for 5. supplemental assessment resolutions. The Assessments shall be levied, within the District, on all lots and lands adjoining and contiguous or bounding and abutting 6. upon the Improvements or specially benefitted thereby and further designated by the assessment plat hereinafter provided for. There is on file, at the District Records Office, an assessment plat showing the area to be assessed, with certain plans and 7. specifications describing the Improvements and the estimated cost of the Improvements, all of which shall be open to inspection by the public. Commencing with the year in which the Assessments are levied and confirmed, the Assessments shall be paid in not more 8. than (30) thirty annual installments. The Assessments may be payable at the same time and in the same manner as are ad-valorem taxes and collected pursuant to Chapter 197, Florida Statutes; provided, however, that in the event the uniform non ad-valorem assessment method of collecting the Assessments is not available to the District in any year, or if determined by the District to be in its best interest, the Assessments may be collected as is otherwise permitted by law. The District Manager has caused to be made a preliminary assessment roll, in accordance with the method of assessment 9. described in Exhibit B hereto, which shows the lots and lands assessed, the amount of benefit to and the assessment against each lot or parcel of land and the number of annual installments into which the assessment may be divided, which assessment roll is hereby adopted and approved as the District’s preliminary assessment roll. The Board shall adopt a subsequent resolution to fix a time and place at which the owners of property to be assessed or any 10. other persons interested therein may appear before the Board and be heard as to the propriety and advisability of the assessments or the making of the Improvements, the cost thereof, the manner of payment therefore, or the amount thereof to be assessed against each property as improved. The District Manager is hereby directed to cause this Resolution to be published twice (once a week for two (2) consecutive 11. weeks) in a newspaper of general circulation within Volusia County and to provide such other notice as may be required by law or desired in the best interests of the District. 12.

This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 2026. ATTEST: ORMOND CROSSINGS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT /s/ Andrew Kantarzhi /s/ Bradford Kline II Secretary/Assistant Secretary Chair/Vice Chair, Board of Supervisors Exhibit A: Engineer’s Report, dated, 2026 Exhibit B: Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated May 26, 2026 June 18, 25, 2026

25-00435I

Palm Coast

THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026

The Hammock

THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 3, BLOCK 16, DUNLAWTON SUBDIVISION AND THE WESTERLY R/W OF JACKSON ST., A 30 FOOT R/W AS SHOWN ON MAP OF DUNLAWTON SUBDIVSION; THENCE S 25’ 46’ 37’ E ALONG THE WESTERLY R/W OF JACKSON ST., A DISTANCE OF 650.47 FEET; THENCE S 64’ 13’ 23’ W, A DISTANCE OF 306.50 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 25’ 46’ 37’ E, A DISTANCE OF 55 FEET; THENCE S 64’ 13’ 23’ W, A DISTANCE OF 46.50 FEET; THENCE N 25 DEGREES 46’ 37’ W, A DISTANCE OF 55 FEET; THENCE N 64 DEGREES 13’ 23’ E, A DISTANCE OF46.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF USE MOONSTONE CT. AS DESCRIBED ON THE ATTACHED SHEET. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF MOONSTONE COURT AN 85 FOOT STRIP OF LAND FOR PARKING AND DRIVEWAY PURPOSES BEING A PART OF PROPOSED SPRINGWOOD UNIT 2 AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PART OF LOT 3, BLOCK 16 AND LOT 2, BLOCK 17 AND ALSO PART OF HARWOOD AVE., DUN LAWTON SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON MAP IN DEED BOOK ‘M”, PAGE 187, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 3, BLOCK 16, PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED, THENCE S 25 DEGREES 46’ 37’ EALONG THE WESTERLY R/WOF JACKSON ST., A 30 FOOT R/W AS NOW LAID OUT.A DISTANCE OF 427.47 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 64 DEGREES 13’ 23’ W, A DISTANCE OF 10 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES, A RADIUS OF 2S FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 39.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY OF SAID CURVE; THENCE ALONG

THE TANGENT OF THE PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED CURVES 64 DEGREES 13’ 23’ W, A DISTANCE OF 357 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT; THENCE ALONG SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES, A RADIUS OF 110 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 172.79 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY OF SAID CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE TANGENT OF THE PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED CURVE S 25 DEGREES 46’ 37’ E, A DISTANCE OF 176 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT; THENCE ALONG SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES, A RADIUS OF 110 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 172.79 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY OF SAID CURVE: THENCE ALONG THE TANGENT OF THE PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED CURVE N 64 DEGREES 13’ 23’ E, A DISTANCE OF 357.00 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES, A RADIUS OF 25 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 39.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY OF SAID CURVE; THENCE N 64 DEGREES 13’ 23’ E, A DISTANCE OF 10 FEET TO THE SAID WESTERLY R/W OF JACKSON ST.; THENCE N 25 DEGREES 46’ 37’ W ALONG SAID RN/, A DISTANCE OF 135 FEET; THENCE S 64 DEGREES 13’ 23’ W. A DISTANCE OF 10 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES, A RADIUS OF 25 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 39.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY OF SAID CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE TANGENT OF THE PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED CURVES 64 DEGREES 13’ 23’ W, A DISTANCE OF 357 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES, A RADIUS OF 25 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 39.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY OF SAID CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE TANGENT OF THE PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED CURVE N 25

DEGREES 36’ 37’ W, A DISTANCE OF 176 FEET TOA POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES, A RADIUS OF 25 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 39.27 FOOTTO THE POINT OF TANGENCY OF SAID CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE TANGENT OF THE PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED CURVE N 64 DEGREES 13’ 23’ E, A DISTANCE OF 357 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES A RADIUS OF 25 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 39.27 FEET TO THE POINT OFT ANG ENCY OF SAID CURVE; THENCE N 64 DEGREES 13’ 23” A DISTANCE OF 10 FEET TO THE SAID WESTERLY R/W OF JACKSON ST. THENCE N 25 DEGREES 46’ 37’ W ALONG SAID R/W, A DISTANCE OF 135 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Property Address: 188 Moonstone Court, Port Orange, Florida 32129 and all fixtures and personal property located therein or thereon, which are included as security in Plaintiff ’s mortgage. 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 before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. 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, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096 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. Dated: 6/5/2026 McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC By: /s/ Craig Stein Craig Stein, Esq. Fl Bar No. 0120464 McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 3222 Commerce Place, Suite A West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407 Telephone: (561) 713-1400 Email: FLpleadings@mwc-law.com File No: 25-400020 June 18, 25, 2026 26-00428I

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 11549 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD A. PALMER, aka RICHARD ALLEN PALMER Deceased. The administration of the estate of Richard Allen Palmer, also known as Richard Allen Palmer, deceased, whose date of death was July 2, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721. 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 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, 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 June 18, 2026. Personal Representative: Jennifer K. Palmer c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Personal Representative: W. Denis Shelley Attorney Florida Bar Number: 273872 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 868-5371 E-Mail: shelley@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: linda@legacylaw313.com June 18, 25, 2026 26-00420I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 11642 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF BONNIE A RAFUSE Deceased. The administration of the estate of Bonnie A Rafuse, deceased, whose date of death was November 28, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724. 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. 732.216732.228, 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 June 18, 2026. Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch 1616 Concierge Blvd. Suite 101 Daytona Beach, Florida 32117 Attorney for Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0015821 Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd. Suite 101 Daytona Beach, Florida 32117 Telephone: (386) 492-3871 Primary Email: service@upchurchlaw.com Secondary Email: clutes@upchurchlaw.com June 18, 25, 2026 26-00421I

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO.: 2025 12547 CIDL SAILFISH SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. LYDIA GEARHART; MORGAN EXTERIORS WINDOWS, SIDING, DOORS & MORE LLC; MELISSA CARNS; UNKNOWN TENANT Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in the above styled cause now pending in said court and as required by Florida Statute 45.031(2), LAURA E. ROTH as the Clerk of the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www. volusia.realforeclose.com at, 11:00 AM on the 14 day of July, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOTS 423 AND 424, BLOCK 15, FLORIDA SHORES NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGE 57, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1858 FERN PALM DRIVE, EDGEWATER, FL 32141 IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 257-6096 Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated this 12 day of June 2026. By: /s/ Lindsay Maisonet Lindsay Maisonet, Esq. Bar Number: 93156 Submitted by: De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. PO Box 5026 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 Telephone: (954) 453-0365 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 eservice@decubaslewis.com 25-00705 June 18, 25, 2026 26-00425I

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2025 12252 CIDL PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., Plaintiff, vs. GEM LINDA CARR BARGELLINI, INDIVIDUALLY, AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD R. CARR, DECEASED, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 19, 2026, and entered in 2025 12252 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. is the Plaintiff and GEM LINDA CARR BARGELLINI, INIDIVIDUALLY, AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD R. CARR, DECEASED; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GEM LINDA CARR BARGELLINI are the Defendant(s). Laura E. Roth as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.volusia. realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on July 09, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT(S) 3313 AND 3314, BLOCK 58, FLORIDA SHORES UNIT NO. 5, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGE(S) 107 AND 108, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 1865 ORANGE TREE DR, EDGEWATER, FL 32141 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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031. IMPORTANT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste D-305, Deland, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated this 12 day of June, 2026. ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 25-294519 - MaS June 18, 25, 2026 26-00429I

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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 June 18, 2026. Personal Representative: Francisco Nieves, Jr. 510 Windsor Road Bergenfield, New Jersey 07621 Attorney for Personal Representative: Mary Conte Mollenhauer, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 43595 CONTE MOLLENHAUER LAW FIRM 605 Crescent Executive Court, Ste. 112 Lake Mary, Florida 32746 Telephone: (321) 926-3242 E-Mail: mary@marycontelaw.com Secondary E-Mail: cynthia@flestateparalegal.com June 18, 25, 2026 26-00419I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 10366 PRDL Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF BENITA NIEVES Deceased, The administration of the estate of Benita Nieves, deceased, whose date of death was October 11, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724. 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

Daytona Beach

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025 10394 CICI CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC, Plaintiff, vs. LISA T. BURNSED A/K/A LISA BURNSED; UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF BOBBY D. NEWBY, DECEASED; SPRINGWOOD VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; JEFFREY THOMAS NEWBY, TAMMY LYNN ROZELL A/K/A TAMMY NEWBY, TIMOTHY WAYNE NEWBY AND JONATHON PHILLIP NEWBY, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the order of Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 29, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2025 10394 CICI of the Circuit Court of the 7TH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, is Plaintiff and Lisa T. Burnsed a/k/a Lisa Burnsed; Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Estate of Bobby D. Newby, deceased; Springwood Village Homeowners Association, Inc.; United States of America on behalf of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Jeffrey Thomas Newby; Tammy Lynn Rozell a/k/a Tammy Newby; Timothy Wayne Newby; Jonathon Phillip Newby, are Defendants, the Office of the Clerk of Laura E. Roth, Volusia County Clerk of the Court will sell via online auction at www.volusia.realforeclose.com at 11:00 a.m. on the 31st day of July, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT, 188, PROPOSED SPRINGWOOD VILLAGE SUBDIVISION UNIT #2 BEING A PART OF LOT 3, BLOCK 16, DUNLAWTON SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON MAP IN DEED BOOK ‘M’ PAGE 187 OF

Ormond Beach

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ORMOND CROSSINGS EAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF THE DISTRICT’S INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION OF NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Ormond Crossings East Community Development District (the “District”) intends to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments to be levied by the District pursuant to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. The Board of Supervisors of the District will conduct a public hearing on July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Hampton Inn Daytona/Ormond Beach, 155 Interchange Boulevard, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the District to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments (the “Uniform Method”) to be levied by the District on properties located on land included in, or to be added to, the District. The District may levy non-ad valorem special assessments for the purpose of financing, acquiring, maintaining and/or operating facilities, services and improvements within and without the boundaries of the District, to consist of, among other things, stormwater management, roadways, water, wastewater and reuse systems, earthwork, hardscape, landscape, underground electric conduit, railroad flyover/bridge, storage tank and pump station, and any other lawful improvements or services of the District. Owners of the properties to be assessed and other interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard regarding the use of the Uniform Method. This hearing is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The public hearing may be continued to a date, time and location to be specified on the record at the hearing. There may be occasions when Supervisors or District Staff may participate by speaker telephone. Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing and/or meeting is asked to contact the District Office at 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 571-0010, at least forty-eight (48) hours before the hearing and/or meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 who can aid you in contacting the District Office. Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the hearing is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. District Manager June 18, 25; July 2, 9, 2026

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF RULE DEVELOPMENT BY THE OAK HILL TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT In accordance with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, The Oak Hill Town Center Community Development District (“District”) hereby gives notice of its intention to develop Rules of Procedure to govern the operations of the District. The proposed rule number is ROP-2026-1. The Rules of Procedure will address such areas as the Board of Supervisors, officers and voting, district offices, public information and inspection of records, policies, public meetings, hearings and workshops, rulemaking proceedings, competitive purchase including procedure under the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act, procedure regarding auditor selection, purchase of insurance, pre-qualification, construction contracts, goods, supplies and materials, maintenance services, contractual services and protests with respect to proceedings, as well as any other area of the general operation of the District. The purpose and effect of the Rules of Procedure is to provide for efficient and effective District operations and to ensure compliance with recent changes to Florida law. The specific grant of rulemaking authority for the adoption of the proposed Rules of Procedure includes Sections 190.011(5), 190.011(15) and 190.035, Florida Statutes. The specific laws implemented in the proposed Rules of Procedure include, but are not limited to, Sections 112.08, 112.3143, 112.31446, 112.3145, 119.07, 119.0701, 120.54, 120.542, 120.5435, 120.56, 120.69, 120.81, 189.053, 189.069, 190.006, 190.007, 190.008, 190.011, 190.033, 190.035, 218.33, 218.391, 255.05, 255.0518, 255.0525, 255.20, 286.0105, 286.011, 286.012, 286.0113, 286.0114, 287.017, 287.055, and 287.084, Florida Statutes. A copy of the proposed Rules of Procedure and the related incorporated documents, if any, may be obtained by contacting the District Manager, c/o Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, Phone (561) 571-0010. Cindy Cerbone, District Manager The Oak Hill Town Center Community Development District June 18, 2026

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. : 2023 32235 CICI DIVISION : 32 JUDGE : Mary G. Joley PAULA HICKMAN, Plaintiff, v. H. WYATT HANNA, III, TERRI A. HANNA, and OCEANSIDE INN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 3, 2026, Laura E. Roth, the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash beginning Wednesday July 22, 2026 at 11:00 am via electronic sale at https://www.volusia. realforeclose.com the following described property: LOTS 309 AND 310, OCEANSIDE INN, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 5027, PAGES 2142 THROUGH 2240, INCLUSIVE, OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND ALL SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS THERETO, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED SHARE IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. 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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031. /s/ Michael S. Slick MICHAEL SLICK, ESQ. Michael@DaytonaLawOnline.com Florida Bar No.: 0161276 200 Magnolia Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 257-0606 Phone (386) 257-0885 Fax June 18, 25, 2026 26-00431I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-011594 Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF EARL TOMARO Deceased. The administration of the estate of Earl Tomaro, deceased, whose date of death was December 22, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 125 E Orange Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. 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. 732.216732.228, 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 June 18, 2026. Personal Representative: Travis Tomaro 7549 SW Clifford Cain Road, Youngstown, FL 32466 Attorney for Personal Representative: Larry Michael Maddox E-mail Addresses: lmmaddox@2119lawyers.com, lmmaddox@2119lawyers.com Florida Bar No. 0905800 2119 Riverside Ave Jacksonville, Florida 32204 Telephone: 904-384-8770 June 18, 25, 2026 26-00427I

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2025 11394 CIDL VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC, Plaintiff, vs. MATTHEW COUCH AKA MATHEW JAMES COUCH, et. al., Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in Case No. 2025 11394 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein, VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC, Plaintiff, and MATTHEW COUCH AKA MATHEW JAMES COUCH, et. al., are Defendants, Clerk of Circuit Court, Laura E. Roth will sell to the highest bidder for cash at www.volusia.realforeclose.com, on July 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM, the following described property: LOT 69, RIDGEWOOD CROSSING, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 53, PAGES 93 THROUGH 97, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, must file a claim per the requirements set forth in FL Stat. 45.032. IMPORTANT If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305 DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 257-6096 Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. DATED this 10 day of June, 2026. GREENSPOON MARDER, LLP 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Telephone: (954) 491-1120 Hearing Line: (888) 491-1120 Facsimile: (954) 343-6982 Email: gmforeclosure@gmlaw.com Email: Karissa.chin-duncan@gmlaw.com By: /s/Karissa Chin-Duncan Karissa Chin-Duncan, Esq. Florida Bar No. 98472 25-000649-01 / 75422.0015 / Jean Schwartz June 18, 25, 2026 26-00417I

FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Jawsicle located at 116 Douglas Street in the City of Edgewater, Volusia, FL 32141 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 10th day of June, 2026 Susan Haskins June 18, 2026 26-00423I

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026 10670 CIDL TRUIST BANK, as successor by merger to SUNTRUST BANK, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, CREDITORS, OR OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A. REXFORD ROREX A/K/A A. R. ROREX, WHO IS KNOWN TO BE DEAD, JULIA HENEGAR, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF A. REXFORD ROREX A/K/A A. R. ROREX, UNKNOWN TENANT #1, UNKNOWN TENANT #2, et al., Defendants. TO: THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, CREDITORS, OR OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A. REXFORD ROREX A/K/A A. R. ROREX, WHO IS KNOWN TO BE DEAD 1717 PINE AVENUE, DELAND, FLORIDA 32724 JULIA HENEGAR, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF A. REXFORD ROREX A/K/A A. R. ROREX 4310 SUGAR AND WINE RD., MONROE, NC 28110 UNKNOWN TENANT #1 1717 PINE AVENUE, DELAND, FLORIDA 32724 UNKNOWN TENANT #2 1717 PINE AVENUE, DELAND, FLORIDA 32724 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to enforce a lien on and to foreclose on a mortgage on the following property in Volusia County, Florida, commonly known as 1717 Pine Avenue, Deland, Florida 32724, and more particularly described as: Lot 10, Deland Highlands 4th Addition, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 19, Page 172, of the Public Records of Volusia County, Florida. Which has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ARTHUR S. BARKSDALE, IV, ESQ., DI MASI | BURTON, P.A., the Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 801 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 500, Orlando, Florida 32801 within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on the Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Business Observer. DATED: June 11, 2026 LAURA E. ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Jennifer Vazquez Deputy Clerk ARTHUR S. BARKSDALE, IV, ESQ. DI MASI | BURTON, P.A. 801 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 500 Orlando, Florida 32801 June 18, 25, 2026 26-00416I

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2025 14363 CICI WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BY SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF SG ALTERNATIVE TITLE TRUST 2025-NPL1, Plaintiff, vs. FIRST AMERICAN FINANCE CORPORATION; MELANIE MATERAZZI; FABIO ALEJANDRO CAMPANARO; SERGIO OSVALDO CAMPANARO; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendant(s). TO: FIRST AMERICAN FINANCE CORPORATION LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: MELANIE MATERAZZI, R.A. 1990 BRICKELL AVE, H MIAMI, FL 33129 CURRENT RESIDENCE IS UNKNOWN TO: MELANIE MATERAZZI LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 19 MARIA STREET ORMOND BEACH, FL 32176 CURRENT RESIDENCE IS UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property in Volusia County, Florida: LOT 42, BRENDALE HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 19, PAGE 167, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., Plaintiff ’s attorneys, whose address is P.O. BOX 19519, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33318, (954) 564-0071, answers@dallegal.com, on or before JUL 17 2026, and file the original with the Clerk

of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorneys or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a disability who needs an 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, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. THESE ARE NOT COURT INFORMATION NUMBERS SOLICITUD DE ADAPTACIONES PARA PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES Si usted es una persona con discapacidad que necesita una adaptacin para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene el derecho a que se le proporcione cierta asistencia, sin incurrir en gastos. Comunquese con la Oficina de Administracin Judicial (Court Administration), 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096, con no menos de 7 das de antelacin de su cita de comparecencia ante el juez, o de inmediato al recibir esta notificacin si la cita de comparecencia est dentro de un plazo menos de 7 das; si usted tiene una discapacidad del habla o del odo, llame al 711. ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL DATED on JUN - 2, 2026. LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Shawnee S. Smith As Deputy Clerk Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. Plaintiff ’s attorneys P.O. BOX 19519 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33318 (954) 564-0071 answers@dallegal.com, 8010-211234 / ME2 June 18, 25, 2026 26-00414I

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NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2024 13127 CICI U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs. CONNIE E. MITCHELL; BENNY C. MITCHELL; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 1, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2024 13127 CICI of the Circuit Court in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT is Plaintiff and CONNIE E. MITCHELL; BENNY C. MITCHELL; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, are Defendants, LAURA E. ROTH, Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash www.volusia.realforeclose.com, 11:00 a.m., on July 17, 2026 , the following described property as set forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 20, BLOCK C, HARRIET L. HIGBEE, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE(S) 199, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. 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

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Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of BROOKDALE PORT ORANGE located at 955 VILLAGE TRAIL DRIVE in the City of PORT ORANGE, Volusia, FL 32127 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 8th day of June, 2026 BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES, INC. CHAD C. WHITE June 18, 2026 26-00422I

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of BROOKDALE DELAND located at 1210 NORTH STONE STREET in the City of DELAND, Volusia, FL 32720 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 10th day of June, 2026 BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES, INC. CHAD C. WHITE June 18, 2026 26-00424I

SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Case No. 2025 10885 CICI Planet Home Lending, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Kevin Vagovic, et al., Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment and/or Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, entered in Case No. 2025 10885 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein Planet Home Lending, LLC is the Plaintiff and Kevin Vagovic; Unknown Spouse of Kevin Vagovic are the Defendants, that Laura Roth, Volusia County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at, www.volusia.realforeclose.com, beginning at 11:00 AM on the 29th day of July, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 13, BLOCK 1, LAUDERDALE MANOR HOMES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 23, PAGE 128, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TAX ID: 421106010130 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. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILTIES If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at not cost to you, to the provision of certain as-

sistance. Please contact Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the appearance is less than 7 days;if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. THESE ARE NOT COURT INFORMATION NUMBERS SOLICITUD DE ADAPTACIONES PARA PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES Si usted es una persona con discapacidad que necesita una adaptación para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene el derecho a que se le proporcione cierta asistencia, sinincurrir en gastos. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Administración Judicial (Court Administración), 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096, con no menos de 7 días de antelación de su cita de comparecencia ante el juez, o de inmediato al recibir esta notificación si la cita de comparecencia está dentro de un plazo menos de 7 días; si usted tiene una discapacidad del habla o del oído, llame al 711. ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL Dated this 2nd day of June, 2026. BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 4919 Memorial Hwy, Suite 135 Tampa, FL 33634 Phone: (954) 618-6955 Fax: (954) 618-6954 FLCourtDocs@brockandscott.com By /s/Justin J. Kelley, Esq Justin J. Kelley, Esq. Florida Bar No. 32106 File # 25-F00436 June 11, 18, 2026 26-00392I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Formal Administration) IN THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 2026-10442-PRDL DIVISION: 10 IN RE: The Estate of HORTENSE BENNETT STOWE, Deceased. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The administration of the estate of HORTENSE BENNETT STOWE, deceased, whose date of death was July 16, 2025, and whose social security number is XXX-XX-5923, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724. 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME 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 having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF

THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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. 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. The date of first publication of this Notice is June 11, 2026. /s/ Dennis H. Stowe DENNIS H. STOWE As Personal Representative Attorney and Personal Representative Giving Notice: /s/ Steven E. Gurian . STEVEN E. GURIAN, ESQ., Attorney for Personal Representative EASY ESTATE PROBATE, PLLC 2601 South Bayshore Drive, 18th Floor Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 Tel: 1-833-973-3279 Fax: 1-833-927-3279 E-mail: SG@EasyEstateProbate.com Florida Bar No. 101511 June 11, 18, 2026 26-00408I

FOURTH INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 2025 14499 CIDL JAWCO HOMES LLC, Plaintiff, VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS BENEFICIARIES AND CREDITORS OF HENRY BOGDANSKI, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS BENEFICIARIES AND CREDITORS OF JULIA ESLIN, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS BENEFICIARIES AND CREDITORS OF WILLIAM WIDENER, DECEASED; ESTATE OF IRENE BOGDANSKI, DECEASED; JOANE BOGDANSKI, FREDERICK DANNER, ANTOINETTE AUGUSTINE, JOSE HUICE, CARIDAD HUICE, & JAYDEN MARCANO HUICE, Defendants. To: UNKNOWN HEIRS BENEFICIARIES AND CREDITORS OF HENRY BOGDANSKI, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS BENEFICIARIES AND CREDITORS OF JULIA ESLIN, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS BENEFICIARIES AND CREDITORS OF WILLIAM WIDENER, DECEASED; YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to partition pursuant to Florida Statute §64 has been filed against you. This action involves real property in Volusia County, Florida (the “Property”) more particularly described as: Lot 23, Block 11, Deltona Lakes, Unit 1, a subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Map Book 25, Page 96 of the Public Records of Volusia County, Florida

Parcel Identification Number: 813001110230 Property Address: 671 Hartley Avenue, Deltona, Florida 32725 This action was instituted in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court, Volusia County, Florida, and is styled Jawco Homes, LLC v. Unknown Heirs Beneficiaries and Creditors of Henry Bogdanski, Deceased; Unknown Heirs Beneficiaries and Creditors of Julia Eslin, Deceased; Unknown Heirs Beneficiaries and Creditors of William Widener, Deceased; Estate of Irene Bogdanski, Deceased; Joane Bogdanski, Frederick Danner, Antoinette Augustine, Jose Huice, Caridad Huice, & Jayden Marcano Huice. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on the Plaintiff ’s Attorney, Michele Diglio-Benkiran, Esquire, whose address is C/O Legal Counsel, P.A., 13330 West Colonial Drive, Unit 110, Winter Garden, Florida 34787, on or before JUN 29 2026 and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on the Plaintiff ’s Attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. This notice shall be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in The Business Observer. DATED on May 15, 2026 LAURA. E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: Jennifer M. Hamilton As Deputy Clerk Michele Diglio-Benkiran, Esquire C/O Legal Counsel, P.A. 13330 West Colonial Drive, Unit 110 Winter Garden, Florida 34787 May 28; June 4, 11, 18, 2026 26-00363I

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2025 13462 CIDL SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., Plaintiff, vs. EMILY VICTORIA CLICQUENNOI, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 27, 2026, and entered in 2025 13462 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. is the Plaintiff and EMILY VICTORIA CLICQUENNOI are the Defendant(s). Laura E. Roth as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.volusia.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on June 30, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 7, BLOCK 272, DELTONA LAKES UNIT SEVEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGES 149 THROUGH 162, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 1142 MANITOBA ST, DELTONA, FL 32725 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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031. IMPORTANT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste D-305, Deland, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated this 5 day of June, 2026. ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 25-313941 - MaM June 11, 18, 2026 26-00405I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2025 14310 CIDL ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF DANIEL D. O’CONNOR, SR. A/K/A DANIEL O’CONNOR, DECEASED. et. al. Defendant(s), TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL TOHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS DUANE O’CONNOR, DECEASED, whose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: LOT 19, CROSS CREEK PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 43, PAGES 114 THROUGH 118, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on counsel for Plaintiff, whose address is 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 on or before JUL - 6, 2026 /(30 days from Date of First Publication of this Notice) and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition filed herein. THIS NOTICE SHALL BE PUBLISHED ONCE A WEEK FOR TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court at Volusia County, Florida, this 4th day of June, 2026. LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) BY: /s/ Shawnee S. Smith DEPUTY CLERK ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, AND SCHNEID, PL ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 PRIMARY EMAIL: flmail@raslg.com 25-328088 June 11, 18, 2026 26-00412I

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2026 11326 PRDL DIVISION: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF CHERYN LYNN REYNOLDS a/k/a CHERYN L. REYNOLDS a/k/a CHERYN REYNOLDS, Deceased. The administration of the estate of CHERYN LYNN REYNOLDS a/k/a CHERYN L. REYNOLDS a/k/a CHERYN REYNOLDS, deceased, whose date of death was June 10, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721. 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. 732.216732.228, 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 June 11, 2026. Signed by: /s/ Donelle Rice Donelle Rice, Personal Representative 22112 Schoolcraft Street Canoga Park, CA 91303 /s/ Fred B. Share FRED B. SHARE, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 256765 1092 Ridgewood Avenue Holly Hill, FL 32117 Telephone: (386) 253-1030 Fax: (386) 248-2425 E-Mail: Fred@FredBShare.com 2nd E-Mail: Beth@FredBShare.com Attorney for Personal Representative June 11, 18, 2026 26-00397I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024 10486 CICI HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-AR5 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE, Plaintiff, vs. JACK ABERMAN; GEA SEASIDE INVESTMENTS, INC.; CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF SACO I TRUST 2006-10, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-10, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the order of Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 27, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2024 10486 CICI of the Circuit Court of the 7TH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-AR5 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATE, is Plaintiff and Jack Aberman; GEA Seaside Investments, Inc.; Citibank, N.A. as Trustee for Certificateholders of SACO I Trust 200610, Mortgage-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-10, are Defendants, the Office of the Clerk of Laura E. Roth, Volusia County Clerk of the Court will sell via online auction at www.volusia.realforeclose.com at 11:00 a.m. on the 8th day of July, 2026, the following described property as set forth in

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 10974 PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN JOSEPH TURNER, JR. A/K/A JOHN J. TURNER Deceased. The administration of the estate of John Joseph Turner, Jr. a/k/a John J. Turner, deceased, whose date of death was January 24, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, Deland, Florida 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. 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 June 11, 2026. John Carlson Turner a/k/a John C. Turner Personal Representative COPELAND, COVERT & SMITH, PLLC. 631 Palm Springs Drive, Ste. 114 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-7854 407-830-7220/407-830-4391 (Fax) Attorney for Personal Representative Terry W. Covert Florida Bar No. 590551 Terry@copelandcovert.com Yvette@copelandcovert.com June 11, 18, 2026 26-00410I

said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 15 AND THE WEST 21 FEET OF LOT 16, BURLEIGH’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 3 AND 24, BLOCK 1, HUSTON’S SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 7, PAGE 56, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 507 Phoenix Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida 32118 and all fixtures and personal property located therein or thereon, which are included as security in Plaintiff ’s mortgage. 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 before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. 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, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096 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. Dated: 6/3/2026 McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC By: /s/ Craig Stein Craig Stein, Esq. Fl Bar No. 0120464 McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 3222 Commerce Place, Suite A West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407 Telephone: (561) 713-1400 Email: FLpleadings@mwc-law.com File No: 15-443592 June 11, 18, 2026 26-00395I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025 12296 CICI THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF ITS AGENCY, THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Plaintiff, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF WILDRED T. LEUNG, DECEASED, ET AL., Defendant(s), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated May 21, 2026 entered in Civil Case No. 2025 12296 CICI in the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF ITS AGENCY, THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Plaintiff and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF WILDRED T. LEUNG, DECEASED; RONALD LEUNG, AS POTENTIAL HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF WILDRED T. LEUNG, DECEASED; THE INDEPENDENT SAVINGS PLAN COMPANY d/b/a ISPC; ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE, INC., AS ASSIGNEE OF PROVIDIAN NATIONAL BANK are defendants, Laura E. Roth, Clerk of Court, will sell the property at public sale at www. volusia.realforeclose.com beginning at 11:00 AM on July 10, 2026 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:. LOT 51, DEVONWOOD SUB, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 37, PAGES 118 & 119, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 372 Bent Oak Drive, Port Orange, Florida 32127 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. Kelley Kronenberg 10360 West State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 Phone: (954) 370-9970 Fax: (954) 252-4571 Service E-mail: ftlrealprop@kelleykronenberg.com /s/ Barron A. Becker Barron A Becker, Esq. FBN: 1031460 File No: DOJ1956-JMV June 11, 18, 2026 26-00407I

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2026 10024 CIDL U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. JASMINE BRADLEY; STATE OF FLORIDA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CLERK OF COURT; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KANOTRA BRUTEN; UNKNOWN TENANT Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in the above styled cause now pending in said court and as required by Florida Statute 45.031(2), LAURA E. ROTH as the Clerk of the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www. volusia.realforeclose.com at, 11:00 AM on the 30 day of June, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 2, BLOCK 1589, DELTONA LAKES UNIT SIXTY-TWO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 28, PAGE(S) 95 THROUGH 99, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 605 STALLINGS AVE, DELTONA, FL 32738 IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER

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THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 257-6096 Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated this 03 day of June 2026. By: /s/ Lindsay Maisonet Lindsay Maisonet, Esq. Bar Number: 93156 Submitted by: De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. PO Box 5026 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 Telephone: (954) 453-0365 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 eservice@decubaslewis.com 25-05577 June 11, 18, 2026 26-00393I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 11195 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF ELEANORE M. JONES A.K.A ELEANORE MARY JONES Deceased. The administration of the estate of Eleanore M. Jones a.k.a Eleanore Mary Jones, deceased, whose date of death was March 4, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Ave., DeLand, Florida 32724. 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. 732.216732.228, 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 June 11, 2026. Personal Representative: John J. Jones 540 Burleigh Avenue Holly Hill, Florida 32117 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Wendy A. Mara Wendy A. Mara, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 69872 555 West Granada Blvd., Ste.D-10 Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: (386) 672-8081 Fax: (386) 265-5995 E-Mail: wamara@maralawpa.com Secondary E-Mail: pmflynt@maralawpa.com June 11, 18, 2026 26-00396I

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 11910 CIDL U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE CIM TRUST 2019-R2, Plaintiff, vs. ANGELA R. FRISBIE, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 16, 2024, and entered in 2023 11910 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE CIM TRUST 2019-R2 is the Plaintiff and ANGELA R. FRISBIE; UNKNOWN TENANT N/K/A TIM LUNSFORD are the Defendant(s). Laura E. Roth as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.volusia. realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on June 30, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 81, 82 AND THE EAST 25 FEET OF 83, PHIPPEN’S SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 2, PAGE 191, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Property Address: 745 EAST RICH AVENUE, DELAND, FL 32724 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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031. IMPORTANT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste D-305, Deland, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated this 8 day of June, 2026. ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 25-322155 - SaR June 11, 18, 2026 26-00406I

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025 12854 CIDL PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. FERPERSENA GROUP, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company; INGRITH TATIANA FUENTES LARA; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendant(s), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated May 21, 2026 entered in Civil Case No. 2025 12854 CIDL in the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff and FERPERSENA GROUP, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company; INGRITH TATIANA FUENTES LARA are defendants, Laura E. Roth, Clerk of Court, will sell the property at public sale at www.volusia.realforeclose. com beginning at 11:00 AM on July 7, 2026 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:. LOT 37, AND THE WEST 17 FEET OF LOT 38, VOLUSIA INVESTMENT COMPANY’S SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 7, PAGE 130, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 921 S Salisbury Ave, Deland, FL 32720 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. Kelley Kronenberg 10360 W State Rd 84 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 Phone: (954) 370-9970 Fax: (954) 252-4571 Service E-mail: ftlrealprop@kelleykronenberg.com /s/ Jordan Wainstein Jordan Wainstein FBN: 1039538 File No: 3087.000521 June 11, 18, 2026 26-00404I

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2025 13696 CIDL MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, v. KRISTINE NICOLE CORTES; DANIEL GONZALEZ; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2; AQUA FINANCE, INC. Defendants. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 24, 2026, in this cause, in the Circuit Court of Volusia County, Florida, the office of Laura E. Roth, Clerk of the Circuit Court, shall sell the property situated in Volusia County, Florida, described as: LOT 25, BLOCK 482, DELTONA LAKES UNIT FIFTEEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGES 230 THROUGH 233, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 1993 E ACADIAN DR, DELTONA, FL 32725-3952 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, online at www.volusia. realforeclose.com, on June 30, 2026 beginning at 11:00 AM. 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. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 257-6096; Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated at St. Petersburg, Florida this 1 day of June, 2026. eXL Legal, PLLC Designated Email Address: efiling@exllegal.com 12425 28th Street North, Suite 200 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Telephone No. (727) 536-4911 Attorney for the Plaintiff /s/ Peter E. Lanning Peter E. Lanning FL Bar: 562221 1000011136 June 11, 18, 2026 26-00394I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025 12335 CICI NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, v. JOHN D. COTTON, JR.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOHN D. COTTON, JR.; HARBOR VIEW DAYTONA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendant(s), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order dated May 6, 2026 entered in Civil Case No. 2025 12335 CICI in the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff and JOHN D. COTTON, JR.; HARBOR VIEW DAYTONA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC are defendants, Laura E. Roth, Clerk of Court, will sell the property at www.volusia.realforeclose.com beginning at 11:00 AM on July 10, 2026 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:. CONDOMINIUM UNIT 504, HARBOR VIEW, A CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, RECORDED DECEMBER 2, 2002, IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 4972, PAGE 891, FIRST AMENDMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 15, 2003, IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 5017, PAGE 4217, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 145 N Halifax Ave, Apt 504, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 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. Kelley Kronenberg 10360 W State Rd 84 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 Phone: (954) 370-9970 Fax: (954) 252-4571 Service E-mail: ftlrealprop@kelleykronenberg.com /s/ Jordan Wainstein Jordan Wainstein FBN: 1039538 File No: 2390.000757 June 11, 18, 2026 26-00402I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 715, notice is hereby given of the sale of a vehicle lift owned by Park Place & Boardwalk, LLC. The sale is to be held June 26th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the address of 601 Oak Street, Building 2, Unit G, Port Orange, FL 32127. June 11, 18, 2026 26-00401I

FOURTH INSERTION NOTICE OF SUSPENSION To: Amber Pittman Case: CD202602068/D 3108223 A Notice of Suspension to suspend your license(s) and eligibility for licensure has been filed against you. You have the right to request a hearing pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, by mailing a request for same to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, Post Office Box 5708, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-5708. If a request for hearing is not received by 21 days from the date of the last publication, the right to hearing in this matter will be waived and the Department will dispose of this cause in accordance with law. May 28; June 4, 11, 18, 2026 26-00358I