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City takes action on troubled properties Daytona to foreclose on two Midtown properties with liens, halts construction at Suntrust building. PAGE 5A

Volusia gets an ‘A’ grade School district celebrates second ‘A’ grade, local schools improve.

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HOTEL IN PROGRESS Drury Plaza Hotel in Daytona Beach is under construction.

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GROUNDBREAKING

Bethune-Cookman University breaks ground on campus network improvements.

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INDEX

Business..................... PAGE 5B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 9A Public Notices............ PAGE 4C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 6B Tributes ...................... PAGE 8C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B

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Veterans celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with City of Daytona Beach.. PAGE 3B

Anita Williams, president of the Halifax Area Chapter of MOAA, and Daytona Beach City Commissioner Quanita May. Photo courtesy of MOAA

Dogs Day Out Halifax Humane Society seeks volunteers to take dogs on field trips. 6A Sally Moore sits with Lovett at the launch of Halifax Humane Society’s Dogs Day Out. Photo by Rachel Mills

Farewell, Will!

Daytona State College athletic director Will Dunne retires after 34 years.

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Palm Coast | The Hammock | Ormond Beach | Daytona Beach

COPS CORNER

Lifeguard survives lightning strike on July 4 Damien Curry, also a candidate for Ormond mayor, was responding to a call when he was indirectly struck.

see what I can do coming in on the Fourth, and I’ll leave at 3 p.m.,” Curry said. “That was my plan.”

Then he was struck by lightning — and lived to tell the tale.

Curry, a landscaping business owner who is running for Ormond Beach mayor, was working at Al Weeks Sr. North Shore Park in Ormondby-the-Sea when a call came in around the early afternoon

requesting aid at the Seminole Avenue beach approach.

A blind woman was having issues getting her wheelchair off the beach, so Curry drove down.

As he arrived, a red light alert came over the radio, instructing lifeguards to clear the beach due to lightning.

“I get out of the truck to go around it to the passenger side to clear the backpack and the fins I have sitting in the passenger’s seat, and that’s just when the flash and the bang and the boom and everything happened,” Curry said. “I got hit and I got lifted off my feet.”

He felt the current through the left side of his body, as his left arm had been resting on his truck.

“I was just in shock,” Curry said. “I couldn’t believe what happened. I thought someone died ... I couldn’t believe I was alive.”

Following the lightning strike, Curry was able to help

others off the beach, including the blind woman whose call he had responded to. When he got into his truck, Curry said he was shaking.

“My heart was racing,” he recalled. “My whole left side was pins and needles, tingling, and pain on the left side.

My ears were ringing. I mean, it was like I was in a car crash.”

Curry was evaluated by paramedics and later evaluated at the hospital, where he was released after about six hours.

He said he’s lucky to be alive.

“It’s like being given a second chance,” he said. “That’s the biggest thing. You’re never guaranteed another day.

It can be all taken away from you so fast, and you can do everything right, and be in the right place and doing the right thing, being a good person, and still God can come and strike you and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

their Palm Coast home. The contract called for the work to be completed within three months. Michael Struhar, 43, of St. Augustine, the company’s owner, showed up once, removed and painted a single wall, and never returned. The victims’ calls and texts went unanswered, and a certified letter demanding a refund was ignored.

The FCSO General Assignment Unit began investigating after the victims reported the incident to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office in April.

Struhar’s ex-wife told detectives she had been fielding visits from unpaid subcontractors at her home since December and that Struhar had brushed off the certified letter by texting her, “all good, already taken care of.”

“This contractor’s version of ‘if you build it, he will come’ was build nothing, take the cash, and buy baseball cards.” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “He painted one wall and called it a day.”

After being taken to jail, Struhar was released on $50,000 bond.

The Flagler Home Builders Association is a local resource for finding licensed builders and contractors and keeps a member directory and a license-verification tool on its website atflaglerhba.com.

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation also lets anyone confirm a state license atmyfloridalicense.com.

Before signing anything, the FCSO recommends verifying the license, asking for

proof of general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and calling two or three past customers to ask how the job actually went. Get the full scope of work, payment schedule, start date, and completion date in writing.

Reputable contractors do not ask for most of the money up front. A reasonable down payment is fine, but if someone wants the bulk of the contract before any work begins, walk away.

Pay by check or card so the money leaves a paper trail, never in cash, and hold back a final payment until the work is finished and any permits are closed out. Also, get a lien release for each payment made.

The investigation is ongoing. Call 386-313-4911.

JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

Volusia County lifeguard Damien Curry wasn’t planning to work on the Fourth of July.

But Friday, July 3, was a grueling day on the beach.

Lifeguards performed over 200 rescues. Two people — a 60-year-old Daytona Beach man and a 17-year-old boy from Orlando — drowned.

Curry spent hours in the surf looking for the deceased teenager, who was found in the morning of July 4.

“It was just an intense day, and I don’t work that much anymore, so I was like, ‘I’ll

NEWS BRIEFS FCSO: Contractor stole $40K, bought baseball cards with it The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a contractor, saying he stole $40,000 from a Palm Coast couple for home renovations he never completed and spent the money on baseball card purchases instead.

In December 2025, the victims wired $40,000 to Sunshine State Contractor Services LLC, after signing a General Service Agreement to have work done on

Damien Curry. File photo by Jarleene Almenas

JUNE 30

MAKING A SCENE 5:55 p.m. — 200 block of Cypress Trail Drive, Ormond Beach Making a false report. Police responded to an Ormond Beach home after receiving a call from a suspect claiming he had stabbed his friend to death in self-defense.

The call triggered a response of 11 law enforcement units, two fire units and one EMS unit, according to a police report. Officers established a perimeter and closed access to the residential road.

But when they approached the home, officers came upon an ordinary scene: A 46-yearold Ormond Beach man, cutting his lawn on a riding mower. The man, who was approached by multiple officers in lethal coverage gear, told the officers that, to his knowledge, no one had been stabbed inside his home.

His wife said the same, and after officers informed them of the call, they brought out their 18-year-old son — the alleged stabbing victim — who was unharmed.

Police later confirmed that the call was made on a nonemergency line and determined that this was likely a swatting attempt, which is when a false emergency call is made to trigger a significant law enforcement response. As the family’s 18-year-old son plays video games online, he was advised to take further measures to protect his identity online.

JULY 2

ANGRY OUTBURST 3:43 a.m. — 1500 block of Ormond Crowne Lane, Ormond Beach Criminal mischief. A 21-yearold New Smyrna Beach man was arrested after he shat-

tered the windshield of another man’s car because his ex-girlfriend was at his home.

According to a police report, his ex-girlfriend received a text from him shortly after, which read, “That is what you get.”

When police made contact with the man, his hand was covered in blood. There was also blood on his car’s steering wheel and windshield wiper control lever.

The man told police that he monitored his ex’s location and discovered she was at the victim’s home, so he drove there and, “in a moment of anger,” repeatedly stomped on his car’s windshield until it shattered, the report states.

He also admitted to the other damages. In total, the victim’s car sustained about $2,600 in damages.

The New Smyrna Beach man was taken to jail.

JULY 3

NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED 4:13 p.m. — Whittle Place area, Palm Coast Battery on a law enforcement officer. A Palm Coast man was arrested after deputies say he attacked two deputies who entered a canal to rescue him after he fled during a welfare check.

According to the arrest report, deputies initially located the 47-year-old man lying shirtless in front of Wadsworth Elementary School while attempting to conduct a welfare check. When a deputy approached, the man ran away. Minutes later, deputies responded to a report of a man crawling through a backyard and attempting to climb the side of a home on Whittle Place.

Deputies located the man near a canal, where he ran into what the Sheriff’s Office described as a snake- and alligator-infested canal and refused repeated commands to come out. As he began showing signs of exhaustion, two deputies entered the water to pull him to safety.

While deputies attempted to rescue him, the man allegedly struggled, attempted to push one deputy’s head underwater and grabbed another deputy by the neck.

Deputies eventually gained control and pulled him safely to shore. He was treated by Flagler County Fire Rescue before being arrested.

JULY 5

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Star-spangled celebration Ormond Beach honors the United States’ 250th anniversary at annual Independence Day event.

MICHELE MEYERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Fireworks lit the night sky over the Halifax River as the

Daytona Beach Concert Band performed live at the City of Ormond Beach’s 250th anniversary celebration at Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday, July 4.

The damp weather did not deter celebrants from the annual event, and the cloudy skies kept anticipated high temperatures in check, even though misting stations were set up near the main stage as a safety measure.

People attend the city of Ormond Beach’s Independence Day Celebration.

Food trucks lined the vendor alley parallel to The Casements as kids played in the Kid Zone on the front lawn of the historic landmark. People strolled along the garden walkway, listening to patriotic music and watching kids play soccer in the grass.

The Hray family is from Ukraine and currently lives in Ohio. They were vacationing in Florida and chose to cel-

Carie Beasley, Serenity Beasley, Brenda Beasley, Maddox Milton, Chloe Hudson and London (front left) hang out at Ormond Beach’s Independence Day Celebration.

Suhair Suleiman (right) and her son Yazan get a bite to eat at the Independence Day Celebration at Rockefeller Gardens in Ormond Beach. Photos by Michele Meyers

Deltona resident Jacqueline McDonald smiles before playing clarinet in the Daytona Beach Concert Band.

Families listen to the Daytona Beach Concert Band.

Daisy Lopez covers up during a light sprinkle.

Darcy Powell waits for the fireworks at the Independence Day Celebration.

Stilt walkers perform during the Independence Day Celebration at Rockefeller Gardens.

ebrate the Fourth of July in Ormond Beach.

“This is our second year celebrating in the same place,” Roman Hray said. “America 250 years. It’s awesome.”

Five minutes before the fireworks show started, Ormond Beach Mayor Jason Leslie, Zone 1 City Commissioner and Deputy Mayor Lori Tolland, Zone 2 City Commissioner Travis Sargent, Zone 3 City Commissioner Kristin Deaton and Zone 4 City Commissioner Harold Briley took the stage with their families.

The commissioners’ children and grandchildren led the crowd in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance before Leslie issued a proclamation that referenced the Declaration of Independence.

He said that as the city of Ormond Beach joined communities across the nation in celebrating freedom, it was a time to honor those who have defended them and reaffirm a commitment to the principles that unite us as Americans.

“As we gather with family, friends and neighbors, we are reminded that our strength as a nation comes not only from our history but from our continued commitment to civic engagement, community service and the shared responsibility of preserving liberty for all,” Leslie said.

Ormond Beach residents Mike and Stacy Barnes grab a spot overlooking the Halifax River.

As part of an annual tradition, the City Commission gathered at center stage and pressed down on the “boom box,” launching the fireworks.

After approximately 20 minutes of brilliant colors and a cacophony of explosions, the Daytona Beach Concert Band performed its grand finale, accompanied

by Siobhan Daly, who sang “The StarSpangled Banner.”

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Volusia County Schools is an ‘A’ district, Ormond schools improve Of the nine schools zoned for Ormond students, eight were designated as ‘A’ schools by DOE. JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

As Volusia County Schools celebrates its second year of being rated an “A” district by the Florida Department of Education, Ormond Beach area schools are celebrating milestones and learning gains of their own.

“I’m so proud of the students, their determination to do their best every day, and the teachers and the staff with their unwavering commitment when they look at data and help in moving students forward so they’re successful. ... We work hard every day and the results are showing.”

WILLIAM DUNNIGAN, Hinson Middle principal

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“They were very loud and proud about it, and everybody on campus was just very excited to see how our kids grew and how happy they were about that growth. It’s not just about us — it’s 100% about the kids — and it’s nice to see that they put that smile on their face, and they’re proud of themselves because they’re the ones that accomplished the goal that they had set forth.”

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Beachside Elementary Champion Elementary Ormond Beach Elementary Pathways Elementary Pine Trail Elementary Tomoka Elementary

SAMANTHA FABULICH, Champion Elementary principal

Hinson Middle School Ormond Beach Middle School

In a press release, VCS reported that the district has shown consistent growth over the past five years. Earning a consecutive “A” grade is a historic moment for the district, said Superintendent Carmen Balgobin.

“It truly took a village,” she said. “These results reflect the sustained, intentional work happening in our classrooms every day: our students rising to the challenge; our teachers and school leaders staying aligned to strong instruction and using data to meet every student where they are; our support staff keeping our schools safe and running smoothly; our families and community partners reinforcing that work at home; and our School Board standing behind us every step of the way. ... When a community commits to its schools the way Volusia has, this is what happens.”

Volusia’s total number of “A” schools increased to 37 from 29 in the 2024-2025 year.

The district has no “D” or “F” schools, and will have no schools identified as “turnaround” by DOE for the second year in a row.

The district noted that this was a significant achievement, as four years ago, less than 50% of VCS schools were

“A” or “B” schools. Today, 90% of the district’s schools are “A” or “B” schools.

Ormond Beach schools are part of that 90%.

Of the nine schools zoned for Ormond Beach students, eight were designated as “A” schools by DOE for the 20252026 academic year. Two of them — Pathways Elementary and Hinson Middle School — went up from a “B.” It’s an achievement their principals said they were excited about as they prepare for the upcoming school year.

“We really wanted to make sure that we earned an A,” Pathways Principal Kevin Berry said. “This was a huge team effort. I think of it as a collective commitment to excellence.”

Every member of Team Pathways had an active role in improving the school grade, Berry said. Teachers collaborated for education plans, volunteered to tutor students and participated in the increased focus on small group instruction. That made a big difference, said Berry, who has been principal for the last two school years.

“Our students overall, they were committed to growing,” he said. “They demonstrated their resilience every day.

They set goals with their fam-

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ilies, their teachers, and other adults in their lives, and they worked to follow them.”

In terms of learning gains, Pathways saw a 14-point increase in math. That was a concerted effort for teachers and staff, Berry said. Additionally, Pathways’ students with disabilities performed better and showed more growth than in recent years.

The school tested 99% of its students, according to DOE data.

Beyond academics, Berry said there was a collective effort between the school, the district and the PTA to increase involvement and host family activities and celebrations to foster a sense of community.

“We’re the Patriots — it means standing together and we’re standing together in excellence,” Berry said. “This is just one other example, one other way, that it’s demonstrated.”

At Hinson, Principal William Dunnigan said they have been just a few points shy of obtaining an “A” grade for the past three years. Finally achieving that goal reflects the dedication of the school community and the hard work of teachers, he said.

“I’m so proud of the students, their determination to do their best every day, and the teachers and the staff with their unwavering commitment when they look at data and help in moving students forward so they’re successful,” Dunnigan said. “... We work hard every day and the results are showing.”

The “A” represents a culture of high expectations that Hinson continues to create through partnerships with families and the district, he added. Hinson is one of 11 middle schools in the district that maintained or increased

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their school grade.

Dunnigan also said they’re proud to see the learning gains in their lower-performing students. A total of 96% of students were tested.

“It’s always about growth,” he said.

In neighboring Daytona Beach, Champion Elementary is celebrating improving from a “C” to a “B.” The school’s new principal, Samantha Fabulich, said the faculty and staff were “unbelievably happy” at the news.

“We had set a high goal for us and so we are very excited that we did achieve it,” she said.

Fabulich, who previously served as the school’s assistant principal, said they focused on goal-setting with students in the past year and that had the biggest impact.

“They were very loud and proud about it, and everybody on campus was just very excited to see how our kids grew and how happy they were about that growth,” she said. “It’s not just about us — it’s 100% about the kids — and it’s nice to see that they put that smile on their face, and they’re proud of themselves

because they’re the ones that accomplished the goal that they had set forth.”

Champion saw learning gains in every category, including 21 points in math.

The school also went up 11 points in ELA. A total of 96% of students were tested.

Fabulich said their goal at Champion is to become an “A” school next year and will be focusing on science and third grade ELA to make that happen. She’s also hoping to increase the community events the school hosts as the surrounding neighborhoods in the LPGA area continue to grow.

“There’s such growth out here,” Fabulich said. “Left and right, I feel like there’s something new going up, and because of that I want to make sure that community involvement is key, since the majority of our families are all surrounding us. To bring them here and to show them what we’re doing and allow them to be a part of this culture, I think, is going to be a huge asset to us.”

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“We’re the Patriots — it means standing together and we’re standing together in excellence. This is just one other example, one other way, that it’s demonstrated.”

KEVIN BERRY, Pathways Elementary principal

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Daytona to foreclose on blighted properties, halt unsafe construction Commission OKs foreclosure on two lien-ridden properties, addresses concerns at old SunTrust building.

RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER

The Daytona Beach City Commission unanimously approved two significant code enforcement actions during its July 1 meeting, authorizing foreclosure proceedings against two properties carrying more than $116,000 in unpaid code enforcement liens and granting the city authority to seek an emergency injunction against the owner of a commercial building where officials say unpermitted construction poses potential life-safety risks.

City officials said both cases represent months — and in one instance years — of unsuccessful efforts to achieve voluntary compliance, prompting the city to pursue stronger legal remedies.

FORECLOSURES OK’D

The two properties to be foreclosed accumulated approximately $116,000 in code enforcement liens after repeated violations and extensive enforcement efforts by the city.

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Located in Midtown, at 550 Foote Court and 119 S. Helme Place, both properties are currently vacant.

Attorney David Glasser, representing the property owner, urged commissioners to postpone the foreclosure authorization for 30-60 days, arguing that his client had been cooperating with the city through an existing court injunction and was attempting to resolve the issues.

Glasser told commissioners the liens far exceeded the estimated value of the properties and warned that foreclosure would likely leave his client with little opportunity to recover the properties. He also said the materials that prompted many of the city’s complaints had already been removed and asked the commission to allow additional time before initiating another lawsuit.

Commissioner Quanita May, however, said residents deserved to understand why the city was pursuing foreclosure after years of complaints.

“I would like to make a couple of statements about the details that residents clearly understand what the issues are,” May said. “Because on the surface, it seems perhaps that the city is just foreclosing. Not quite how I see it.”

May said she became familiar with the properties after district boundary changes

placed them within her commission district. During her first visit, she found large stacks of wooden pallets, gasoline tanks and equipment stored across the lots.

“I immediately stopped my car and called the city and I said, ‘This is not acceptable in any community,’” she said.

May noted that nearby residents had documented years of complaints and that city staff repeatedly attempted to obtain voluntary compliance before recommending foreclosure. She also highlighted the fire hazards posed by the large quantities of wooden pallets stored on the properties.

“The city tried and tried. No response,” May said. “We did all the legal things we’re supposed to do, and at this point,

The Volusia Ready Response Corps is building a robust network of trained volunteers ready to support residents during hurricanes, wildfires, extreme weather and other emergencies, with 78 volunteers now fully approved and mission ready.

Volusia County launched VRRC in 2025 to enhance

local disaster response. Since then, the program has grown steadily, building a structured pipeline of screening, background checks and training programs that align with volunteer interests.

In its first year, VRRC members completed certified training in CPR, emergency sheltering operations and

Daytona Beach City Commissioner Quanita May. File photo

by Brian McMillan

Later in the meeting, com-

missioners unanimously authorized Ben Gross to seek an emergency injunction against the owner of the former SunTrust building at 501 N. Grandview Ave., where city officials said construction has continued despite a stop-work order and without required permits.

Gross told commissioners the city had received complaints regarding ongoing renovations, including what appears to be an effort to convert portions of the commercial building into residential units without complying with the Florida Building Code.

“If there’s unpermitted activity that’s going on that the Florida Building Code requires permitting for, that could represent life safety issues,” Gross said.

He also noted that the building remains occupied by commercial tenants and that one tenant reportedly had been instructed by corporate officials not to enter the building because of safety concerns.

Deputy City Manager Jim Morris said the city initially issued a stop-work order after learning of the unauthorized construction but later discovered that work had continued despite the order.

“It’s a fluid situation,” Morris said. “It’s potentially a dangerous situation.”

Morris said windows had

been altered to accommodate window air-conditioning units, the building lacks functioning central air conditioning and the city’s normal code enforcement process would not address the situation quickly enough given the potential safety concerns.

During public comment, former member of the city’s Planning Board Tracy Remark warned that alterations to the building’s windows had compromised the structural integrity of the exterior walls. She expressed concern that the modifications could become especially dangerous during hurricane season if not corrected.

Following discussion, commissioners broadened the proposed injunction to prohibit occupancy of the building until all required building permits are obtained, inspections completed and the structure is brought into full compliance with applicable building and safety codes.

The amended resolution was then approved unanimously.

City officials said pursuing an injunction allows the city to seek immediate court intervention rather than relying solely on the slower code enforcement process, reflecting the urgency of the potential public safety issues identified at the property.

psychological first aid, logging more than 100 hours of instruction. Volunteers have already put that training to work, supporting county events and filling critical gaps during cold-weather shelter operations.

“The first year was about doing the quiet, essential work of recruiting, vetting,

and training so our neighbors have skilled help ready the moment it is needed,” Community Services Director Brad Burbaugh said. “Every volunteer who steps forward strengthens our community’s ability to respond and recover.”

Interested in learning more? An orientation and ed-

ucational session will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the Emergency Operations Center, 3825 Tiger Bay Road, Daytona Beach. A local meteorologist will discuss this year’s hurricane outlook and staff will give an emergency management update and VRRC year one recap. Registration is not required.

I am not even hesitant. I would strongly encourage the commission to move forward on this particular issue.”

City Attorney Ben Gross clarified that the proposed foreclosure was intended to recover the city’s enforcement costs and was not dependent upon whether the property had since been brought into compliance.

“The basis for the foreclosure is that we have code enforcement liens on the property,” Gross said. “It’s not an issue under the foreclosure action whether the property remains in code compliance or not.”

Gross explained that city staff had devoted significant time and resources to the case over several years and continued to expend resources because related litigation remains ongoing.

“There were significant costs incurred by staff, significant energy,” Gross said, noting that the city remains involved in an active injunction case concerning the same properties.

Although Glasser reiterated that the pallets, gasoline tanks and other cited materials had been removed, commissioners unanimously voted to authorize the foreclosure action.

INJUNCTION APPROVED

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Humane Society seeks volunteers to take rescue dogs on field trips The Halifax Humane Society has launched ‘Dogs Day Out.’ ABE MILLS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Halifax Humane Society has launched “Dogs Day Out,” a new program that allows members of the community to take dogs on field trip adventures around Volusia County.

A “Dogs Day Out” launch event was hosted at The Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure on Wednesday, July 1, with Halifax Humane Society team members, volunteers and dogs. The program is designed to reduce stress for the shelter’s dogs, help volunteers who can’t commit to having a permanent pet and help dogs find homes faster.

“We’re allowing the public to come and take a dog out of

Margaret and Cliff Grosvenor, owners of The Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure, pose for a photo with Jiffy.

the shelter on an adventure for a couple of hours,” said Sean Hawkins, CEO of Halifax Humane Society. “What we’re

hoping to do with the program is get dogs acclimated to reallife experiences.”

Volunteer Sally Moore was

paired up with a dog named Lovett at the launch event.

“This makes me feel like I’m doing something that’s good for both the dog and for me,” Moore said. “Sometimes it seems like the volunteer gets more out of it than the dog.”

To participate in the initiative, members of the community can visit the Halifax Humane Society between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. any day of the week to check out a dog.

Each volunteer will receive instructions through a brief orientation, then select a dog for their adventure. They will also check out a “Dogs Day Out” backpack filled with supplies and a list of activities best suited to each dog.

Each dog should be returned to the shelter by noon to avoid missing adoption opportunities during regular Halifax Humane Society hours.

The idea for the program

originated in Maui, Hawaii, as tourists visiting the island found themselves missing their pets at home, Hawkins said.

“So, they’d go to the Maui Humane Society and they’d be able to take a shelter dog to the beach for the day,” Hawkins said. “I’m grateful that we have it here now.”

The first 125 participants in the program will receive a T-shirt, ball cap and two 50% off coupons for tickets to The Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure.

Cliff and Margaret Grosvenor, owners of the aquarium, said they were grateful to host the launch event because of what it means to the dogs.

“Obviously we love animals,” Cliff Grosvenor said.

“Anything we can do for a rescue, we’ll do it day in and day out.”

To make reservations for a

Halifax Humane Society CEO Sean Hawkins holds Jiffy at the launch of Dogs Day Out. Photos by Rachel Mills

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Tomoka Elementary’s new principal is ready to continue momentum Meet Kelly Moore, Tomoka Elementary’s new principal.

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Kelly Moore always wanted to be the kind of person that helped lift others up.

A career in education has helped her do just that, and as Tomoka Elementary’s new principal, Moore is excited to start the upcoming school year.

“I am ready to hit the ground running with my sneakers on,” Moore said. “I do wear sneakers every day, because I am going to be up, out, about, here

Kelly Moore is Tomoka Elementary’s new principal. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

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So, sneakers on the ground. I want to make sure the school feels the support and that I’ve got their back.”

Moore has been in education for 15 years, having worked at

the elementary school level for the past eight. She was most recently the assistant principal at Chisholm Elementary in New Smyrna Beach.

As her husband was born and raised in Ormond Beach, Moore said they have spent the better part of the last two decades in town, even though they currently reside in Port Orange. Ormond feels like home, she said, and added Tomoka Elementary is where she wanted to be.

Moore, who has been with Volusia County Schools since 2013, succeeds Julie Roseboom, who retired at the end of this past school year after a 40-year career. As Tomoka Elementary is an A-rated

school, and one that saw improved state assessment scores, Moore said she’s “here to keep that good energy.”

“Tomoka is already doing great things,” Moore said.

“Tomoka has already moved mountains to grow in their proficiency for ELA and for math. So my top priority is to keep that momentum moving. I am a very growthmindset-oriented person, so I want everybody to have the opportunity to reach their potential.”

As principal, she said she wants to ensure the school is meeting the needs of all students, including those who need more academic help and ESE students.

Tomoka Elementary will also become a gifted magnet school for the 2026-2027 school year. Students will have an increased focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as perform more hands-on projects.

Outside of academics, Moore said she’s also excited to take part in the school’s annual 5K. Prior to having her three children, Moore completed an Ironman traithlon and ran four marathons.

Today, she wakes up early every morning to lift weights.

She said she’s a big believer in staying physically healthy keeps one mentally healthy, as well.

“I really believe that you

cannot pour from an empty cup,” Moore said.

It was her dad’s influence that paved the way for her to become an educator, and now a principal. He was often the type of person that helped guide others and that made an impact on Moore.

As an assistant principal, she often would speak with parents about disciplinary issues and she’d explain to them that she was trying to help coach the student in a positive direction. That sentiment stands today as principal.

“It’s really a guiding principle for me with assisting kids — I want to support them,” Moore said.

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This summer, Tallahassee gave Florida taxpayers a lot to talk about. The Legislature’s June special session sent a sweeping property tax constitutional amendment to the November ballot, promising to reshape how homeowners fund local government for a generation. Meanwhile, CFO Blaise Ingoglia’s Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight has rolled through county after county, from Palm Beach to Flagler, tallying up hundreds of millions of dollars in what his office calls excessive spending. Add in the federal DOGE effort in Washington, and the message from every level of government is the same: Taxpayers

are tired of paying more for less, and elected officials had better start showing their work.

Those debates matter, and Volusia County residents should stay engaged in all of them. But there is a quieter, less partisan lever that our city and county commissions can pull right now, one that does not require a constitutional amendment, a statewide audit, or a single dollar of new spending: regulatory reform.

Every business owner in Ormond Beach, DeLand, or Daytona Beach can tell you the same story. It is rarely the tax bill that keeps them up at night. It is the permit that took four months instead of four weeks. It is the third round of site plan revisions for a change no inspector can quite explain. It is the parking minimum written for a 1985 strip mall that makes a walkable downtown building financially impossible to construct today. None of that shows up on a property tax bill, but all of it shows up in higher rents, delayed job cre-

ation, and empty storefronts.

Regulatory compliance is a hidden tax. A builder who waits eight months for a permit that should take eight weeks does not absorb that cost. He prices it into every unit he eventually builds.

Multiply that across every project in Volusia County and you have a meaningful, invisible drag on affordability that no tax cut can fully offset.

The good news is that this problem is entirely within local control. A faster permit does not cost the county anything. A simplified zoning code does not require a millage adjustment. A city that reduces the number of discretionary approvals a small business must clear before opening its doors is not giving anything away; it is simply getting out of the way of economic activity.

Regulatory reform is one of the few tools available to local government that can genuinely grow the pie rather than just arguing over how to slice it. Cities can establish guaranteed permit turnaround times,

with automatic approval or a fee refund if the deadline is missed. They can create true one-stop-shop permitting so a small business does not have to navigate four departments that do not talk to each other. They can adopt byright approval for projects that already meet the code, rather than requiring a public hearing for routine matters that inject months of uncertainty into a business plan.

They can conduct a regular regulatory audit, the same way Ingoglia’s office audits spending, asking which rules on the books are actually protecting public health and safety and which ones simply protect the status quo. And they can build sunset provisions into new ordinances so that regulations expire unless a commission affirmatively renews them, rather than accumulating indefinitely.

Skeptics will worry that deregulation means cutting corners on safety or neighborhood character. It does not have to. The goal is not to eliminate standards; it is to eliminate the delay, duplica-

tion, and discretion that add cost without adding safety.

A building either meets fire code or it does not. A restaurant either passes health inspection or it does not.

Reasonable standards can be enforced quickly and predictably. What Volusia residents cannot afford is a system where the same builder must satisfy the same standard three separate times because three separate departments will not coordinate.

As our state grapples with the property tax amendment, local elected officials have an opportunity to lead. Regulatory reform will not replace the need for spending discipline, and it is not a substitute for the tax relief debate. But it is the rare policy that grows jobs, improves affordability, and strengthens the local economy without costing local government a single dollar of revenue.

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million for Pineland Trail roadway improvements.

At the second workshop, the Commission directed staff to maintain the millage rate at 4.3202 mills. While city revenue projections continue to rise for the upcoming fiscal year, a significant risk remains: if the Florida property tax referendum passes on Nov. 3, the City projects a loss of $8.18 million over the next three fiscal years.

In light of these circumstances, the city should focus on prioritizing essential needs and reducing discretionary spending where possible. The proposed budget will not be available until July 11, allowing for a more complete review. Regardless of the referendum’s outcome, there remains an opportunity to further reduce the tax burden on Ormond Beach residents.

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‘SLEEPING BEAUTY’ When: 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 11, 12, 18 and 19 Where: Daytona Playhouse, 100 Jessamine Blvd., Daytona Beach Details: See this musical comedy depicting a timeless fairy tale, featuring a cast of 17 local young actors. Written and directed by Kathy Thompson. Tickets cost $10 for 18 and under and $15 for adults.

‘Sleeping Beauty’ on stage Stella Taylor (center) is “Princess Beauty.” Photos by Jarleene Almenas

The Daytona Playhouse production opens at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11.

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A fairy tale sprinkled with fantastical wit and comedic timing is coming to the Daytona Playhouse this weekend, as the theatre presents “Sleeping Beauty.”

The musical comedy, written and directed by Daytona Playhouse President Kathy Thompson, features a cast of

27 young actors who have been rehearsing the production since May. “Sleeping Beauty” is part of the Daytona Playhouse’s 80th season and puts a spin on the timeless fairy tale, telling the story of a king and queen seeking to marry their daughter to a rich prince to save their kingdom — but she is reluctant, the princes can’t stop squabbling, and she’s carrying a curse placed on her as a baby.

Playing some of the lead roles are Stella Taylor as “Princess Beauty,” Annika Russo as “Scariebosse,” Nick Soorsma as “King Bumble” and Izzabella Porter as “Queen Bea.”

Annika Russo takes center stage as “Scariebosse.”

Lily Luers is “Prince Braveheart.”

This is the first lead role for Porter, a rising senior at Mainland High School. “Sleeping Beauty” marks her ninth show at the Playhouse, and she said she’s looking forward to having her “spotlight moment” as an actor who is often part of a show’s ensemble.

“It’s really cool to be able to show off my acting side of myself, as well as get to perform with so many talented people alongside of it,” Porter said. “It’s a really great opportunity.”

This will be Taylor’s first show at the Playhouse. A rising sophomore at Seabreeze, Taylor said playing Beauty is a role she’s always wanted. This will be her first community production, and Taylor said she tries to get to rehearsal early to rehearse her lines with Russo and sing through her solos.

“There’s definitely a lot of twists and mixes from the original,” Taylor said. “This one’s really fun. Miss Kathy definitely made it a very good experience.”

Russo is no stranger to playing villains, having last played the “Queen of Hearts” for Athen’s Theatre’s production of “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” Russo, a rising junior at Seabreeze, said they’re lucky to have the playhouse in the community.

“You can be yourself,” she

Izzabella Porter (center) as “Queen Bea.”

Nick Soorsma as “King Bumble” and Iliana Pfeffer as the steward.

said. “We’re performing and we’re never judged. It’s like a foundation of a family and it’s very welcoming.”

Soorsma, a recent Mainland grad, has been performing with the Daytona Playhouse for about three years.

Many people get an opportunity to act for the first time at shows like these, he said. But despite funding concerns for the creative arts in the county, Soorsma said the Daytona Playhouse’s role in the community matters.

“It’s nice to be able to find your scene,” Soorsma said.

“It’s always here. It’s not going anywhere.”

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Angelina Brack as “Queen Fairy Flora.”

Amelia Camacho, Eli Waters, Allyson Diggle, Anthony Azzarello, Aaliyah Bolstad and Caleb Hague.

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THURSDAY, JULY 9

THE LUCKY TICKET CHINESE AUCTION When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: Flagler Woman’s Club, 1524 S. Central Ave., Flagler Beach Details: Join the Flagler Woman’s Club for its Lucky Ticket Chinese Auction fundraiser. Donate $12 for the first 25 tickets and $8 for each additional set. Desserts will be provided. Call Donna at 386-313 5383.

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 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.

FRIDAY, JULY 10

COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR CITY MANAGER When: 9-10 a.m.

Where: Redefined Food Co. at Southern Recreation Center, 1290 Belle Terre Parkway, Room 130, Palm Coast

Details: Palm Coast invites residents to grab a cup of coffee with City Manager Mike McGlothlin. Ask questions, share ideas, and discuss what matters most to you. Free event. Registration required.

Visit www.parksandrec.fun.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

GOD’S FAMILY BIBLE CHURCH PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTION When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: Parking lot across Gods Family Bible Church, 256 Old Brick Road, Bunnell Details: God’s Family Bible Church distributes food every first and third Saturday in this drive-thru event.

‘LAUNCH TO LEARNING’ VPK EVENT When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: GW Carver Gym, 206 E. Drain St., Bunnell Details: The Flagler County Education Foundation, in partnership with Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties and Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia Flagler Counties, will host this outreach event to help families learn about VPK. FOURTH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S BUSINESS FAIR When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast Details: Hosted by Culinary Wellness, this one-day fair

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features local youth vendors.

Come out and support the children’s entrepreneurial journey. There will be crafts, art and products for sale, made by kids ages 6-17.

KIDS ART CLUB: SHARKS! When: 11 a.m. to noon Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd. Flagler Beach Details: Learn about sharks and their importance in ocean ecosystems while creating shark-themed stained glass artwork. Space limited to 20.

Registration required. Park entry fee applies. Call 386517-2086.

GAMBLE JAM When: 2-4 p.m.

Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach Details: Join in for the Gamble Jam where musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring their acoustic instruments. Park entry fee applies.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

‘INSPIRATIONS AND REFLECTIONS’ OPENING RECEPTION When: 1-3:30 p.m.

Where: Expressions Gallery, 2298 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast Details: See this exhibit by Suzanne Barrett, Louise Kennedy and Marilyn Leverton. The show runs through Aug. 31.

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LECTURE: AMERICAN POP ART When: 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: This lecture with guest curator, Ruth Grim will look at the radical innovations of Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and the others that made up the American postwar Pop Art movement that flourished from the 1950s to the 1980s. Free for members and U.S. veterans. Included with museum admission.

GOLDEN GIRLS THE TRIBUTE SHOW! A DRAG PARODY When: 7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach Details: This 21-and-up show will feature the Golden Girls in drag, bingo, trivia, musical

THURSDAY, JULY 16

COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: Flagler County Emergency Operations Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 3, Bunnell Details: Head to the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center for a monthly presentation on general preparedness. Learn tips and strategies to help you stay safe for emergencies.

THIRD THURSDAY DOCENT TOUR When: 11 a.m. to noon Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: This tour is included with museum admission; free for members and U.S. veterans. The tour concludes with tea on the museum’s rooftop terrace. No advanced registration is required; meet inside the reception gallery by 11 a.m.

ART OF HEALING WORKSHOP When: 2-3:30 p.m.

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JD Wickham and his wife, Stephanie, both Parkview church members, in Palm Coast, began the Goals for Life Project, which is a twostep approach ministry.

The first step is to utilize the sport of soccer, and the second step is to provide some education to them.

Parkview Church of Palm Coast just recently completed a mission to Ghana of about 11 volunteers. They left for Ghana Thursday, June 4, and returned Thursday, June 18.

“In these remote regions, hopefully we’re giving them an opportunity to excel in their sport, but also to take those regions, bring them into a more developed area, and then we provide them with some education,” Wickham said.

Stephanie works tirelessly to ensure medication and medical supplies are delivered and available to all the residents of Ghana.

In addition, there are some clinics that have not been well maintained. The Wickhams evaluate whether new roofing, lighting, new fans are needed.

“Then, we also have medicine that’s been delivered to these remote clinics, and our agents help give to customers or patients at need at a wholesale cost, so they can actually afford to have and not receive it anywhere else,” Wickham said.

Details: This workshop focuses on self-expression, growth and relaxation. A professional art facilitator will offer instruction appropriate for all artistic skill levels, and all materials are provided. Free program.

Registration is required. Visit www.ormondartmuseum.org/ classes-programs.

ORMOND BEACH AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING When: 6:3-8:15 p.m.

Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Attend the July meeting of the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club where primary election activities will be planned to help get out the vote and for poll watching and greeting on election days. Like-minded guests are welcome to attend. Visit ormondbeachdems.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 17

PALM COAST CITY NIGHTS WITH THE DAYTONA TORTUGAS When: 6:35-11:59 p.m.

Where: Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach Details: As part of the Tortugas’ regional City Nights series, Palm Coast and Flagler County residents can attend the game at a discounted rate. Residents can buy general admission tickets for $9.

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Keri Lohse plays with children in Ghana.

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The group’s presence is so welcomed and appreciated and “something people are requesting to come back yearly.”

When Wickham is back at his home in Palm Coast, he utilizes his team of employees in Ghana to oversee daily tasks.

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CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE — (PRONOUNCED ‘LEH-’NÉRD ‘SKIN-’NÉRD) When: 7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach Details: Classic Albums Live takes the greatest classic rock albums and recreates them live on stage. Tickets cost $40-$55. Visit ormond beachperformingartscenter. csstix.com.

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journey he has embarked on, Wickham said, “When they saw the team and their heart and passion, and ability to come into these communities, my agents have continued to grow the ministry over there.”

Wickham’s team also consists of a retired doctor and lactation specialist to assist the Ghana community, especially new mothers. They also provide an eye clinic.

“We go to these places and show the love of Christ and into regions that normally don’t allow people in; they invite us, because of the benefits that they receive,” Wickham said.

During the trip, 350 pairs of reading glasses, and seven hospital beds were distributed. Five clinics were rebuilt, and lots of baby formula was given to new mothers.

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YOUR TOWN OBPD honor Tomoka Outpost owner for help with rescue The Ormond Beach Police Department recently awarded a certificate of appreciation to Capt. Scott Cornelius of the Tomoka Outpost for his help with a rescue.

According to the certificate, on May 21, officers were responding to an emergency call on the Tomoka River where a jet ski with three riders crashed with a tree. As there were no available marine law enforcement resources to assist with the search of the injured persons, Cornelius used his boat to drive first responders to search the water and shoreline, and ultimately helped locate the riders, who were in need of medical attention.

“Because of Scott’s courteous act, the injured were safely transported back to shore where they were treated,” the certificate states. “Scott Cornelius is an important and valued member of the Ormond Beach community.”

Cornelius is a lifelong

The Halifax Area Chapter of MOAA participated in Daytona Beach’s Fourth of July parade on Saturday, July 4. Photo courtesy of MOAA

Ormond Beach resident. He and his wife Ashley purchased the Tomoka Outpost inside Tomoka State Park in 2015.

Meet OMAM’s featured art night family for July 2026

Ann Craven-Adithya and her daughter Katie were selected as Ormond Memorial Art Museum’s featured family from the museum’s July 3 Free Family Art Night event.

The pair dropped in to the museum for the program, which consisted of making mixed media gnome and fairy houses. ”We had a great time at Family Art Night at Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens,” Ann said in a statement to the museum. “We really enjoyed creating our fairy house. Katie and I liked

Ann Craven-Adithya and her daughter Katie.

digging through all the materials to select just the perfect things for our creation. We will be back. What a great place to make a special piece of art.

We will tell everyone we know to come.”

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 Aug. 7.

B-CU breaks ground on campus network improvements

Ormond Beach Police Chief Jesse Godfrey and Capt. Scott Cornelius. Courtesy photos

Bethune-Cookman University recently marked the start of a major campus network improvement project funded through a nearly $900,000 grant awarded by the National

Science Foundation in 2025.

The work represents the first major phase of the university’s ForCORE initiative, which aims to expand research opportunities, improve campus connectivity and strengthen cybersecurity.

Between now and July 22, crews will begin replacing aging fiber-optic cables with new high-capacity lines. The upgraded system will allow for faster data transfer, increased collaboration and future growth.

“This investment reflects our commitment to preparing students for the future while honoring the vision of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune,” said Dr. Albert D. Mosley, president of B-CU. “The National Science Foundation’s support allows us to build upon Dr. Bethune’s legacy by ensuring our students and faculty have access to the resources needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.”

The grant was awarded through the NSF’s Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure program and supports B-CU’s efforts to expand its research capacity while maintaining a secure and reliable digital network.

“Today’s students expect a connected, technology-driven learning environment,” said Dr. J. Michael Williams, chief information officer at B-CU. “These enhancements will position Bethune-Cookman University as a destination for students seeking a high-quality, future-focused educational experience.”

The project is the first major implementation milestone funded through the NSF award.

MOAA celebrates Independence Day with Daytona Beach

The Halifax Area Chapter of MOAA participated in Daytona Beach’s Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 4.

The parade was preceded by a veterans ceremony at the clock tower between the Boardwalk and the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. In addition to veterans, the ceremony also honored first responders.

The parade traveled west on Main Street to the base of the bridge and featured over 60 military organizations, combat veterans and members of the Daytona Beach Police and Fire departments, according to the city.

“It was a privilege to cel-

Dr. Albert D. Mosley, president of B-CU (center) speaks during the dig ceremony on Thursday, July 2. Photo courtesy of B-CU

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ebrate our nation’s birthday alongside so many families, veterans, and community organizations,” said Cmdr.

Anita Williams, president of the Halifax Area Chapter of MOAA, in an email to the Observer. “Seeing children proudly waving the American flags our members handed out reminded us why events like these are so meaningful.”

Members Col. Skip Keating and his wife Joan helped coordinate the chapter’s participation. Representing the chapter were: Lt. Col. Arnold Leeks; Capt. Drew Hoffman and his wife, MaryLou; Maj. Joe Peabody and his wife, Collette; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Pierre Louis; Col. Bancroft McKittrick; and Don Sebes.

“Their willingness to volunteer their time and proudly represent MOAA reflects the spirit of continued service that defines our organization,” Williams said.

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Condos A condo at 11 Avenue De La Mer, Unit 1303, sold on June 26, for $555,000. Built in 1992, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,490 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $300,000.

house at 85 Calle Del Sur, in Hammock Dunes, was the top real estate transaction for June 13-19 in Palm Coast and Flagler County. The house sold on June 22, for $4,090,000.

Built in 2007, the house is a 4/6.5 and has a pool, a hot tub, a fireplace, an elevator, a shared dunewalk, a media room and 7,682 square feet.

It sold in 2023 for $4,200,000. The house was listed by Diane Esposito, of Coastal Gateway Real Estate Group.

A condo at 22 Pine Hurst Place, sold on June 26, for $165,000. Built in 1980, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,177 square feet. It sold in 2026 for $130,300.

A condo at 18 Salisbury Court, Unit 18, sold on June 26, for $170,000. Built in 1987, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,098 square feet. It sold in 024 for $193,000.

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A condo at 1601 N. Central Ave., Unit 801, sold on June 5, for $450,000. Built in 1984, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,215 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $349,000.

A condo at 79 Veranda Way, Unit 67, sold on June 26, for $285,000. Built in 2005, the condo is a 3/2 and has 1,369 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $294,900.

A condo at 306 Palm Coast Parkway NE., Unit 203, sold on June 26, for $130,000.

Built in 1975, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,006 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $83,000.

A condo at 60 Riverview Bend S., Unit 611, sold on June 24, for $299,900. Built in 2006, the condo is a 3/2 and has 1,59 square feet. It sold in 2009 for $65,000.

A condo at 7 Surrey Court sold on June 22, for $170,000.

Built in 1981, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,098 square feet. It sold in 2017 for $91,400.

A condo at 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Unit 533, sold on June 24, for $305,000. Built in 2003, the condo is a 1/1 and has 678 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $135,000.

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Hammock Dunes A house at 2 Marbella Court sold on June 2, for $1,060,000. Built in 1995, the house is a 3/4.5 and has a pool, a fireplace, a hot tub, an outdoor kitchen and 2,971 square feet. It sold in 2023 for

A house in Mosaic at 402 Aquamarine Way was the top real estate transaction in Daytona Beach’s 32124 zip code for the week of June 13-19. The house sold on June 15, for $715,000.

Built in 2022, the house is a 4/3 and has a pool, a spa and 2,560 square feet.

It last sold in 2022 for $597,700. The house was listed by Ashley Flatley, of Coastal Ventures Real Estate.

Grande Champion The house at 984 Morfontaine St. sold on June 16, for $384,990. Built in 2026, the house is a 5/3 and has 2,077 square feet.

The house at 1016 Champion Ridge Drive sold on June 18, for $359,990. Built in 2026, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,826 square feet.

Latitude Margaritaville The townhome at 206 St. Somewhere Drive sold on June 16, for $442,300.

Built in 2018, the townhome is a 2/2 and has 1,616 square feet. It last sold in 2018 for $279,300.

The house at 553 Hang Loose Way sold on June 18, for $620,000. Built in

2024, the house is a 3/3 and has 2,139 square feet.

It last sold in 2024 for $534,800.

The house at 168 Ocean Hammock Loop sold on June 17, for $415,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,466 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $309,000.

Links Terrace The house at 217 Links Terrace Blvd. sold on June 16, for $519,000. Built in 2024, the house is a 4/2.5 and has a pool, a spa and 2,360 square feet. It last sold in 2024 for $412,400.

LPGA The house at 115 Zaharias Circle sold on June 18, for $635,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 4/3 and has a pool, a spa and 2,776 square feet. It last sold in 2016 for $325,000.

Mosaic The house at 569 Mosaic Blvd. sold on June 18, for $540,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,396 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $414,700.

John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.

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for $471,500.

Ocean Hammock A house at 9 Northshore Drive sold on June 26, for $1,700,000. Built in 2007, the house is a 5/4 and has 2 half bathrooms, a pool, a hot tub, a fireplace, an elevator and 4,906 square feet.

Sawmill Branch A house at 4 Sawdust Lane sold on June 25, for $366,497.

Built in 2026, the house is a 5/3 and has 2,030 square feet.

A house at 41 Kingfisher Lane sold on June 25, for $675,000.

Built in 2000, the house is a 3/3 and has a pool and 2,290 square feet. It sold in 2004

A house at 14 Sawdust Lane sold on June 25, for $348,090.

Built in 2026, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,862 square feet.

Toby Tobin, of gotoby.com, contributed to this report.

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waterfront house in Tomoka Estates at 993 Shockney Drive was the top real estate transaction in Ormond Beach and Ormondby-the-Sea for the week of June 13-19. The house sold on June 17, for $947,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a fireplace, a boat house, a boat lift, a boat dock and 2,648 square feet. It last sold in 2020 for $575,000.

The house was listed by Bill Navarra, of Realty Pros Assured.

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Condos The condo at 1 Tomoka Oaks Blvd., Unit 116, sold on June 15, for $170,000. Built in 1980, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,184 square feet. It last sold in 2002 for $90,000.

The condo at 3370 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 202B, sold on June 18, for $249,000.

Built in 1987, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,350 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $334,900.

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Breakaway Trails The house at 128 Black Hickory Way sold on June 15, for $542,500. Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, a pool and 1,931 square feet. It last sold in 2023 for $510,000.

Coquina Point The house at 41 Coquina Point sold on June 15, for $440,000. Built in 1993, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 2,133 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $315,000.

Halifax Plantation The house at 1391 Arklow Circle sold on June 17, for $788,925. Built in 2024, the house is a 4/3.5 and has a pool and 3,241 square feet. It last sold in 2024 for $700,000.

The house at 1480 Kilrush Drive sold on June 18, for $600,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 4/2.5 and has 2,788 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $635,000.

Ocean Village The house at 601 Robin Road, Unit A, sold on June 15, for $185,800. Built in 1947, the house is a 1/1 and has 504 square feet. It last sold in 2024 for $232,000.

Plantation Bay The house at 1130 Hansberry Court sold on June 15, for $290,000. Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,551 square feet. It last sold in 2015 for $178,000.

Ray Mar Heights The house at 83 Ray Mar Drive sold on June 18, for $359,000. Built in 1958, the

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Tomoka View The house at 349 Navajo Ave. sold on June 15, for $365,000.

Built in 1965, the house is a 4/3 and has a pool and 2,064 square feet. It last sold in 1984 for $82,500.

Tymber Creek The house at 344 Tymber Run sold on June 15, for $515,000. Built in 1983, the house is a 4/3 and has two fireplaces, a pool, a spa and 2,189 square feet. It last sold in 1989 for $123,000.

ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA Capistrano by the Sea The house at 44 Capistrano Drive sold on June 15, for $365,000. Built in 1986, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,938 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $349,900.

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Rob Kaffl executive director of U.S. Sales & Dealer Relations Ford Motor Co.; Tommy Arena, customer experience manager; and Gary Yeomans, owner.

BIZ BUZZ Dealerships earn awards Three of the Yeomans’ stores at the Daytona Automall have received awards for superior customer service and contract volume with Ford Credit.

Daytona Infiniti received an Award of Excellence for the store’s performance during fiscal year 2025. It is the first time the store has been recognized with this award. As an honoree, the store will be recognized as one of the top achievers for Infiniti retailers.

“Being recognized with the Infiniti Award of Excellence is a tremendous honor and a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Zach Yeomans. “We’re proud to be recognized among the top Infiniti retailers nationwide and grateful for the trust our customers place in us each and every day.”

Gary Yeomans Ford received the 20th President Award, which according to an email to the Observer, is only earned by the top 3% of Ford dealerships nationwide. This year’s award was put in the name of employee Tommy Arena for his contribution to the store’s success and customer service.

Gary Yeomans Ford also won a Top 100 Dealer Award.

Additionally, Gary Yeomans Lincoln won the President’s Award for the ninth time. This award was put in the name of Marion Shaffer, a service advisor with over 450 perfect five-star reviews.

“To be recognized on a national level with Ford’s 20th President’s Award, the Top 100 Ford Credit Award, and Lincoln’s ninth President’s Award is an incredible honor,” Managing Partner Jeromie Allan said.

“We are proud to be recognized among the best dealerships in the country and grateful for the opportunity to serve our communities every day,” Allen said.

Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach announces promotions Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach recently announced two leadership promotions within its management team.

Shelley Sloan has been named general manager for the center, and Alyssa Lang has been named marketing director.

In her new role, Sloan will oversee all center operations, including marketing, leasing coordination, property performance and community engagement initiatives.

“Shelley’s deep industry experience and proven success at Tanger Daytona Beach make her exceptionally well suited to lead the center,” said Doug Taylor, regional vice president of property management-south.

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“The hotel’s proximity to the world-famous speedway, the bustling boardwalk, and the beautiful Atlantic beaches enables us to bring our awardwinning hospitality and value to travelers looking to stay near the action.”

So far in 2026, Drury Hotels has opened or announced four hotels in Florida, including the one in Daytona Beach.

Ormond MainStreet to host ‘Christmas in July’ event Ormond Beach MainStreet will host its ninth annual “Christ-

mas in July” shopping and dining event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 25.

The event will take place in the Historic Ormond Beach District, along Granada Boulevard from A1A to Orchard Street, and will feature appearances at local businesses by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Over 40 of Ormond’s restaurants and shops will offer deals and several will also host kids’ activities and crafts, according to a press release.

“We’re excited for another round of this little event that brings so much joy to our community and businesses,” said Becky Parker, executive director of Ormond Main Street. “We always feel it is our job at Main Street to advocate for residents

and visitors to shop small and support local, all year round, and this is one of our favorite ways to celebrate all the wonderful locally owned businesses here in the Historic Ormond District. We see new faces and families every year, as well as those who have participated since the beginning.”

Event attendees will also be able to participate in a scavenger hunt for the Elf on a Shelf to win a gift card to a small business.

This year’s scavenger hunt will be digital — participants will scan a QR code at each location, enter their contact information and will be automatically entered into the gift card drawing.

Additionally, The Casements will host a Christmas in July Holiday Hunt from 8 a.m. to noon.

Guests can take a self-guided tour through the historic home and search for hidden beach balls. This free activity is available for children ages 16 and under.

Maps for Christmas in July can be picked up at any participating business. There will also be a digital map available at www.ormondbeachmainstreet. com/christmasinjuly, along with Santa’s schedule, kids’ activities, and a complete list of businesses and specials.

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and community engagement, and we are confident she will continue to drive strong results in this expanded role.”

Sloan has more than 30 years of experience in the shopping center industry. She most recently served as marketing director for the center. Prior to joining Tanger in 2021, she spent two decades with Simon Property Group in marketing leadership roles across Ohio and Central Florida and later served as a regional marketing director with Washington Prime Group.

In Lang’s new role as marketing director, she will oversee all marketing, public relations and community engagement efforts for Tanger Daytona Beach. She will lead strategic marketing campaigns, partnerships and on-site programming, along with digital and social media initiatives.

“Alyssa has quickly made a meaningful impact on our marketing efforts through her creativity, strong execution and digital expertise,” Sloan said.

Lang joined Tanger Daytona Beach in 2024 as assistant marketing director. Prior to Tanger, she served as marketing manager at Community Foundation & United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties.

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Drury Plaza Hotel in Daytona Beach is under construction Construction is now underway for the new Drury Plaza Hotel, 2600 W. International Speedway, Blvd., in Daytona Beach, a press release recently announced.

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SPORTS Swimming with Sharks Shark Coast FC gives local players a chance to jump into the pool of high-level soccer.

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Luke Harrell, a recent Seabreeze High School graduate, used to drive to Oviedo regularly to play club soccer.

This summer, the Ormond Beach resident’s drive has been cut down by about twothirds, and he’s playing in the highest level of amateur soccer in the United States.

Harrell and Flagler Palm Coast High School rising senior Hailey Sammons are playing soccer for Shark Coast FC in New Smyrna Beach, a third-year club that has grown to over 500 players who play in recreation leagues, competitive travel teams and senior semi-pro and pre-pro teams.

Nate Monsanto, the sporting director at Shark Coast FC, wants the club to become a springboard to the highest levels of soccer for players in Volusia and Flagler counties.

That’s something that wasn’t available when Monsanto played soccer at Flagler Palm Coast and Stetson University before navigating the waters of pro soccer.

“It’s very difficult when you’re not attached to a bigger name to break into the higher levels,” he said.

Many local players with college soccer aspirations travel to clubs in the Jacksonville or Orlando areas. Monsanto said Shark Coast FC is trying to keep local players at home.

Harrell is playing for Shark Coast’s United Soccer League Two team (USL2), a preprofessional summer league predominately for high-level college players. It’s on the fourth rung of the U.S. soccer league system pyramid

under the three professional tiers — Major League Soccer, USL Championship and USL League One. Harrell, who is beginning his freshman year at Brown University next month, is the youngest player on the Shark Coast USL2 team.

“Being the youngest guy, everyone was super supportive,” Harrell said. “The experience and knowledge I’ve gained the last two months has really bolstered my skill and helped me get acclimated to college soccer, not only on the physical level but the focus you need. These guys push you to be 100% focused all the time, to focus your energy on the team’s goal.”

SAMMONS: I LOVE THE CHALLENGE

Sammons plays on Shark Coast’s United Premier Soccer League Women team. The UPSLW is a pro-development league.

FPC assistant girls soccer coach Cat Bradley encouraged Sammons to try out.

“I think she was a little hesitant, because it’s a big step,” Bradley said. “We went down to New Smyrna together. I wanted to see her get out of her comfort level.”

Sammons’ FPC teammate, goalie Natalie Neal, who is an incoming freshman for twotime national junior college champ Daytona State College, was already playing for Shark Coast’s UPSLW team.

So, Neal’s presence may have eased any butterflies Sammons had.

Neal, who had 539 saves and 37 clean sheets in her high school career, has started in two or three games for Shark Coast with one clean sheet, said Monsanto, who coaches the women’s team.

Monsanto saw Sammons’ U18 club team play against Shark Coast’s youth 17 girls team and invited her to join

the higher level squad.

“It’s a very huge difference from what I’m used to,” Sammons said. “There are [NCAA Division I and Division II] girls playing at a very high competitive level in the games and even at practices. I try to play how they play. Each day I have to be better than I was yesterday. I love the challenge that it gives me.”

She’s played in four of Shark Coast’s six games and started two games. She has scored two goals, Monsanto said.

“She has really good stats for a high school junior playing in a women’s semi-pro league,” Monsanto said.

Shark Coast won the UPSLW Central Florida Conference and will play in the state final on Thursday, July 9, against Miami Grove at a midpoint neutral site in Palm City.

“We’re going to go in and hopefully crush them,” Sammons said. “That way we can go to [California] for nationals. I’m excited.”

Sammons, who has mostly played defensive midfielder, played a few games at striker for FPC last season and finished the year with 11 goals, third on the team. Monsanto has put her there full time this summer.

“The striker position is new to her, but she’s been excelling,” Monsanto said. “She’s fast, strong, aggressive and has a knack for goal scoring.

She knows how to get in the box, get around the box and score goals.”

Sammons said she feels comfortable at striker now.

“In high school, Coach [Pete] Hald put me at striker just a few times, mainly because I was fast and hungry for the ball,” Sammons said.

“Coach Nate saw something in me and challenged me to play there. I think I have a lot more fun doing it, running after the ball and trying to score goals.”

Flagler Palm Coast rising senior Hailey Sammons has been playing for Shark Coast FC’s United Premier Soccer League Women’s team this summer.

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While she’s playing with Shark Coast in New Smyrna Beach, Sammons is also participating in FPC’s summer program of beach workouts, weight training and 7v7 league play.

“Going into her senior year, I’ve seen so much growth,” Bradley said. “She has so much more confidence. I am so proud of her.”

‘HE’S BROKEN OUT OF HIS SHELL’

Harrell has been playing left wing for the USL2 Shark Coast team. At Brown he was recruited to play left back, which is where he played for his FKK club team in Oviedo.

At Seabreeze, he played midfield. He can play anywhere on the left side of the field, Monsanto said.

“He has a sweet left foot,” Monsanto said. “Luke is one of top young prospects in the area. He has loads of potential to be an impact player as a freshman at Brown. He’s broken out of his shell playing with men. He’s like the little brother. He started in the last two games and played heavy minutes.”

After starting late because of obligations that come with high school graduation, he’s come alive toward the end of the season, Monsanto said.

Shark Coast, which has a 2-3-6 USL2 record, defeated second-place Nona FC of Orlando, 3-2, on June 27. After the game, Harrell’s teammates celebrated his 18th birthday by drenching him with the Gatorade cooler.

“That was the last game for most of our team, with a of the guys from out of town going back home,” Harrell said. “They made it feel like a

“There are [NCAA Division I and Division II] girls playing at a very high competitive level ... I try to play how they play. Each day I have to be better than I was yesterday. I love the challenge that it gives me.”

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family. They made me feel so welcomed. I wasn’t expecting to get drenched in water. I’m glad we got the win against a top-of-the-table team.”

Harrell thanked Monsanto and Shark Coast Chief Community Officer Terry Lippens, both of whom are part of the club’s ownership group, as well as the USL2 team’s coach, Jonathan Lopez, who is also an assistant coach at DSC. “Nate and Terry offered me to come out and play,” Harrell said. “They’ve done a ton for everyone on the team, and coach Jonathan as well. I’m so glad for the opportunity. They got me to increase my versatility on the field.”

Shark Coast FC rebranded from the South Volusia Soccer Club and Current FC. The USL has been vacant in Volusia County for seven years. Shark Coast has a five-year contract to be the USL’s Volusia County territory, Monsanto said.

“We’re trying to share what Orlando City has,” he said.

“We’re looking for a change in U.S. soccer that allows Volusia-Flagler an equal playing field when it comes to soccer markets.”

Young players like Harrell and Sammons are grateful for the opportunity.

“I’d love to continue training with them [after the summer],” Sammons said. “I want to play for the U18, U19 team and keep playing for Coach Nate in the club season.

They’re making me better every day, and I’m so grateful for them.”

“The experience and knowledge I’ve gained the last two months has really bolstered my skill and helped me get acclimated to college soccer, not only on the physical level but the focus you need.”

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Seabreeze graduate Luke Harrell (right) is the youngest player on Shark Coast FC’s USL2 team. Harrell is headed to Brown University next month. Photo by Blythe Photography

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Don Gendron, 93, is a twice-a-week fixture at Grand Reserve Golf Club Gendron took up golf after he left the Air Force — 70 years ago.

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Don Gendron took up golf after he left the Air Force.

That was 70 years ago. At 93, Gendron still golfs twice a week at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Bunnell.

“He regularly shoots in the high 80s, low 90s. He shot 81 a couple of months ago,” said Bruce Rock, who runs a league on Saturday mornings at Grand Reserve. Gendron also participates in the larger Grand Reserve Men’s Golf Association on Wednesdays.

One caveat on his scores: he plays on the “super forward tee” at the beginning of the fairways.

“It’s for over 90-year-olds in our leagues,” Gendron said.

Gendron, who turned 93 on July 1, belonged to the Foxborough (Massachussets) Country Club, from 1956 to 1995, when he moved to Florida for the first time.

“I’d say I got to be an average every-day player with a 15 handicap,” Gendron said.

Hitting a hole-in-one wasn’t average, however. He did that in 1974.

Gendron joined the Air Force out of high school and was stationed in France during the Korean War. He married a French girl, Yvette, and brought her to the United States. They settled in Foxborough, where Gendron was the accounting manager at the Foxboro Company, an engineering firm.

Don and Yvette were married for 53 years before Yvette

Don Gendron, 93, plays in two golf leagues at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Bunnell. Photo by Brent Woronoff

passed away in 2007, Gendron said.

They were living in Ocala at the time. The following year, he moved to Palm Coast, where he had friends.

“They used to visit me when she was not well,” Gendron said. “When she passed, they said, ‘Now you can visit us.’

I liked the area, so I sold my house and moved here.”

He’s been playing golf at Grand Reserve since shortly

after it opened in 2008.

Gendron used to golf three days a week at Grand Reserve, but family members convinced him to cut back.

“I’m at an age where the heat gets to me,” he said. “I’m happy with two days.”

Rock said Gendron is not only an inspiration on the golf course, “he’s also a wonderful person.”

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SIDELINES DSC announces assistant basketball coaches

New Daytona State College men’s basketball coach Reed Ridder has hired three assistants: Tyler Kelderman, who has been an assistant coach at Northwest Florida State College for the past three seasons.

Albert Settles, the head coach at Central Florida Christian Academy high school the past two seasons, leading the Eagles to the state final four this year.

And James Frazier, who was an assistant coach and JV head coach at St. Petersburg Northwest Chistian School the past two years.

DSC’s Will Dunne retires after 34 years as AD

Seabreeze girls soccer freshmen exceed expectations

The Seabreeze boys team had a bye, but the girls were in action on July 2 in the high school 7v7 summer soccer league at the Indian Trails Sports Complex in Palm Coast.

The Sandcrabs’ varsity girls team has struggled in league play because of players on vacation, but the younger team has exceeded expectations, said George Bellingham, who was recently namedSeabreeze’s girls head soccer coach.

“I’m excited to see the freshmen on the full field,” Bellingham said. “With the 7v7 it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”

Seabreeze’s Emma Robinson boots the ball upfield in a 7v7 summer soccer league game in Palm Coast.

USTA awards grant to ERAU for new courts

Seabreeze’s Brieylle Long (right) goes after the ball in a 7v7 summer soccer league game on July 2 in Palm Coast. Photos by Brent Woronoff

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The United States Tennis Association has awarded a $200,000 Tennis Venue Services grant to EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University. The grant will be used for the reconstruction of all nine tennis courts and new fencing at the Crotty Tennis Complex on Embry-Riddle’s campus in Daytona Beach.

“This grant from the USTA is a game changer for our program,” said Chad Berryhill, ERAU women’s tennis coach.

“With us securing the grant, we are able to get the project completed this summer instead of waiting for another fiscal year. The new courts create opportunities to better serve the greater Daytona Beach area as well as Volusia County as we look to add more community events and support to our community and our varsity tennis programs.”

Daytona State College athletic director Will Dunne has retired after 34 years on the job. Dunne joined DSC in 1988 and became the Falcons’ athletic director in 1992.

Under Dunne’s leadership, DSC opened a number of the athletic venues including the L. Gale Lemerand Athletic Center in 1997, which was renovated this year. The softball complex also opened in 1997. The baseball complex and fieldhouse opened in 1998, and the soccer stadium opened in 2017.

Dunne was inducted into the Florida College System Activities Association Hall of Fame in 2011. In April, Daytona State announced that the gym floor at the Lemerand Center will be named Will Dunne Court.

Alison Mohr, who has

DSC’s Will Dunne is retiring after 34 years as athletic director.

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worked at DSC since starting as an intern in 1998, will succeed Dunne. Mohr has been DSC’s assoiate athletic director since 2021.

“I think this whole run has just been a blessing,” Dunne told the Daytona Beach NewsJournal. “I’ve just got so much gratitude for the great people that entrusted me in the role.”

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Business .................... PAGE 8A Calendar .................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner ...............PAGE 2A Crossword ................. PAGE 2C Letters ....................... PAGE 9A Public Notices ........... PAGE 5C Schools ...................... PAGE 3B Sports ........................ PAGE 6B Tributes ..................... PAGE 4C Real Estate ................ PAGE 4B

Founding Fathers

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“I like the hope that the work I do with sea turtles can really help us understand our oceans.”

— Emily Skinner

“I don’t know if I’d be that “To understand how animals are confident, but maybe — maybe affected by changes in their ena touch, maybe a droplet.”

Business .................... PAGE 8A vironment is really important.”

— Cody Miner Calendar .................... PAGE 2B — Zain Khalid Cops Corner ...............PAGE 2A Crossword .................

4C Kings Road at Hewitt’s Sawmill Park, where remnants of the colonial-era transportation corridor remain visPalm Coast City Historian Preston Zepp stands near a preserved section of thePAGE original 10A ible more than 250 years after it was built by the British.Letters Photo ......................PAGE

by Rich Carroll Public Notices ........... PAGE 5C OBSERVER Schools ...................... PAGE 3B PRSRT STD 50 LEANNI WAY, UNIT C3 U.S. POSTAGE Sports ........................ PAGE 6B PALM COAST, FL 32137 PAID Tributes ..................... PAGE 4C INSIDE PALM COAST, FL Real Estate ................ PAGE 4B INDEX *********ECRWSSEDDM**** PERMIT 175 Graduate student Cody Miner displays his artwork.

Business .................... PAGE 8A POSTAL CUSTOMER IN SEMINOLE WOODS Calendar .................... PAGE 2B PALM COAST, FL 32137 Proposed development could Cops Corner ...............PAGE 2A add homes, grocery store.

Crossword ................. PAGE 4C PAGE 3A Letters ......................PAGE 10A Public Notices ........... PAGE 5C DATA CENTER? Schools ...................... PAGE 3B Palm Coast offers clarification Sports ........................ PAGE 6B Palm Coast Big on size of data center.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 000258 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF ROS SOM, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Ros Som , deceased, whose date of death was January 25, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E Moody Blvd, Bldg. 1, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, 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 other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 9, 2026.

Personal Representative: Ledia Som 768 E. Michigan Street, Unit 75 Orlando, Florida 32806 Attorney for Personal Representative: PAUL, ELKIND, BRANZ & PAUL, LLP By : /s/Matthew D. Branz Matthew D. Branz, Esquire Florida Bar No. 657514 142 East New York Avenue DeLand, FL 32724 Tel: 386-734-3020 / Fax: 386-734-3096 Primary: mbranz@paulandelkind.com Secondary: tflowers@paulandelkind.com July 9, 16, 2026 26-00196G

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-CA-000630 GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC, Plaintiff, v.

RYAN MCCORMICK, et al., Defendants.

NOTICE is hereby given that Tom Bexley, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Flagler County, Florida, will on August 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, via the online auction site at www.flagler.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, F.S., offer for sale and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Flagler County, Florida, to wit: Lot 64, of Block 10, SUBDIVISION MAP COUNTRY CLUB COVESECTION-16 PALM COAST, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 6, Pages 81 through 86, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida, as amended

by Instrument recorded in Official Records Book 35, Page 528 of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Property Address: 24 Cherrytree Court, Palm Coast, FL 32137 pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in a case pending in said Court, the style and case number of which is set forth above.

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 the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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.

SUBMITTED on this 2nd day of July, 2026.

TIFFANY & BOSCO, P.A. /s/ Kathryn I. Kasper, Esq. Anthony R. Smith, Esq. FL Bar #157147 Kathryn I. Kasper, Esq. FL Bar #621188 Attorneys for Plaintiff OF COUNSEL: Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. 1201 S. Orlando Ave, Suite 430 Winter Park, FL 32789 Telephone: (205) 930-5200 Facsimile: (407) 712-9201 July 9, 16, 2026 26-00197G

RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2024 CA 000180 LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC, Plaintiff(s), vs.

DAVID LAIRD; et al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiff ’s Motion to Reschedule Foreclosure Sale entered on June 12, 2026 in the abovecaptioned action, the Clerk of Court, Tom Bexley, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash www.flagler.realforeclose. com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 31st 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 20, BLOCK 166, BELLE TERRE - SECTION 35 PALM COAST PARK AT PALM COAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 2, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property address: 16 Birchview Place, Palm Coast, FL 32137 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.

Pursuant to the Fla. R. Jud. Admin.

2.516, the above signed counsel for Plaintiff designates attorney@padgettlawgroup. com as its primary e-mail address for service, in the above styled matter, of all pleadings and documents required to be served on the parties.

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, 125 E. ORANGE AVE., STE. 300, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114, (386) 2576096. HEARING OR VOICE IMPAIRED, PLEASE CALL 711.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Michael Solloa #37854 for PADGETT LAW GROUP STEVEN G. HURLEY, ESQ. Florida Bar # 99802 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203 Tallahassee, FL 32312 (850) 422-2520 (telephone) (850) 422-2567 (facsimile) attorney@padgettlawgroup.com Attorney for Plaintiff TDP File No. 24-001682-1 July 9, 16, 2026 26-00198G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 183 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH ROBERT BALLARD Deceased.

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Joseph Robert Ballard, deceased, File Number 2026 CP 000183, by the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110; that the decedent’s date of death was February 6, 2026; that the total value of the exempt and non-exempt assets of the estate is $183,477 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name Address Robert J. Ballard Sr. 140 Raintree Circle Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Joan Ballard 140 Raintree Circle Palm Coast, Florida 32164 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. 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 sections 732.216-732.288 Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

The date of first publication of this Notice is July 9, 2026.

Person Giving Notice: Barbara Cederberg 125 Pritchard Drive Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Attorney for Person Giving Notice Diane A. Vidal, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1008324 CHIUMENTO LAW 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, FL 32164 Telephone: (386) 445-8900 Fax: (386) 445-6702 E-Mail: DVidal@legalteamforlife.com Secondary E-Mail: Proserv@legalteamforlife.com July 9, 16, 2026 26-00200G

FIRST INSERTION COLBERT LANDINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FY 2027 BUDGET; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE IMPOSITION OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, ADOPTION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL, AND THE LEVY, COLLECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE SAME; AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING. Upcoming Public Hearings, and Regular Meeting The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) for the Colbert Landings Community Development District (“District”) will hold the following public hearings and a regular meeting: DATE: TIME: LOCATION:

August 6, 2026 12:30 p.m.

Flagler County Government Services Building 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 2 1st Floor Conference Room Bunnell, FL 32110

Description of Assessments The District imposes O&M Assessments on benefited property within the District for the purpose of funding the District’s general administrative, operations, and maintenance budget. Pursuant to Section 170.07, Florida Statutes, a description of the services to be funded by the O&M Assessments, and the properties to be improved and benefitted from the O&M Assessments, are all set forth in the Proposed Budget. A geographic depiction of the property potentially subject to the proposed O&M Assessments is identified in the map attached hereto. The table below shows the schedule of the proposed O&M Assessments, which are subject to change at the hearing: Total # of Units

ERU Factor

Announces its policy for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for students under the NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAMS Any interested person may review a copy of the policy by contacting Mandi Bowman 775 Town Center Blvd Palm Coast, FL 32164 386-586-0100 Household size and income criteria will be used to determine eligibility. An application can not be approved unless it contains complete eligibility information.

Once approved, meal benefits are good for an entire year. You need not notify the organization of changes in income and household size.

Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals, households must complete the application and return it to the school. Additional copies are available at the principal's office in each school. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year.

Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.

Households that receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) are required to list on the application only the child's name, SNAP/TANF case number, and signature of adult household member.

Foster children will receive free benefits regardless of the child's personal income or the income of the household.

Households with children who are considered migrants, homeless, or runaway should contact the district liaison Mandi Bowman at 386-586-0100.

For the purpose of determining household size, deployed service members are considered a part of the household. Families should include the names of the deployed service members on their application. Report only that portion of the deployed service member's income made available to them or on their behalf to the family.

Additionally, a housing allowance that is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative is not to be included as income.

All other households must provide the following information listed on the application: Total household income listed by gross amount received, type of income (e.g., wages, child support, etc.) and how often the income is received by each household member; Names of all household members - check the "no income" box if applicable; if household member is a child, list school name for each; Signature of an adult household member certifying the information provided is correct; and Social security number of the adult signing the application or the word "NONE" for this household member if he or she does not have a social security number.

If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size changes, the school should be contacted. Children of parents or guardians who become unemployed should also contact the school.

Under the provisions of the Free and Reduced-Price meal policy NSLP Coordinator will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent or guardian is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official, he or she may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. If the parent wishes to make a formal appeal, he or she may make a request either orally or in writing to Mandi Bowman 775 Town Center Blvd Palm Coast, FL 32164 386-586-0100 Unless indicated otherwise on the application, the information on the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application may be used by the school system in determining eligibility for other educational programs.

FLORIDA INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS Effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027

For FY 2027, the District intends to have the County Tax Collector collect the assessments imposed on certain developed property[, and will directly collect the assessments imposed on the remaining benefited property by sending out a bill prior to, or during, November 2025]. It is important to pay your assessment because failure to pay will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result in loss of title, or for direct billed assessments, may result in a foreclosure action, which also may result in a loss of title.

The District’s decision to collect assessments on the tax roll or by direct billing does not preclude the District from later electing to collect those or other assessments in a different manner at a future time.

Additional Provisions

The first public hearing is being held pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, to receive public comment and objections on the District’s proposed budget (“Proposed Budget”) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027 (“FY 2027”). The second public hearing is being held pursuant to Chapters 190, Florida Statutes, to consider the imposition of operations and maintenance special assessments (“O&M Assessments”) upon the lands located within the District to fund the Proposed Budget for FY 2027; to consider the adoption of an assessment roll; and to provide for the levy, collection, and enforcement of O&M Assessments. At the conclusion of the public hearings, the Board will, by resolution, adopt a budget and levy O&M Assessments as finally approved by the Board. A regular Board meeting of the District will also be held where the Board may consider any other District business that may properly come before it.

Lot Type

another criterion within Section 197.3632(4), Florida Statutes, is met. Note that the O&M Assessments do not include any debt service assessments previously levied by the District that are due to be collected for Fiscal Year 2026.

IMAGINE SCHOOL AT TOWN CENTER

Current Annual O&M Assessment (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026)

Proposed Annual O&M Assessment (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027)

Change in Annual Dollar Amount

SF 50’ (Phase 3)

192

1.00

$203.00

$1,452.90**

$1,249.90

SF 60’ (Phase 3)

77

1.20

$203.00

$1,743.49**

$1,540.49

The public hearings and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. A copy of the Proposed Budget, proposed assessment roll, and the agenda for the hearings and meeting may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, located at District Manager, Wrathell, Hunt & Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W Boca Raton, Florida 33431, Ph.: (561) 571-0010 (“District Manager’s Office”), during normal business hours. The public hearings and meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearings or meeting. There may be occasions when staff or board members may participate by speaker telephone.

Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

Please note that all affected property owners have the right to appear at the public hearings and meeting and may also file written objections with the District Manager’s Office within twenty (20) days of publication of this notice. Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearings or meeting is advised that person will need a record of 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

Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC

If you receive the income every week, multiply the total gross income by 52.

If you receive the income every two weeks, multiply the total gross income by 26.

If you receive the income twice a month, multiply the total gross income by 24.

If you receive the income monthly, multiply the total gross income by 12.

Remember: The total income before taxes, social security, health benefits, union dues, or other deductions must be reported.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20PComplaint-Form-0508- 0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

** Including collection costs and early payment discounts

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov

NOTE: THE DISTRICT RESERVES ALL RIGHTS TO CHANGE THE LAND USES, NUMBER OF UNITS, EQUIVALENT ASSESSMENT OR RESIDENTIAL UNIT (“EAU/ERU”) FACTORS, AND O&M ASSESSMENT AMOUNTS AT THE PUBLIC HEARING, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. The proposed O&M Assessments as stated include collection costs and/or early payment discounts, which Flagler County (“County”) may impose on assessments that are collected on the County tax bill pursuant to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Moreover, pursuant to Section 197.3632(4), Florida Statutes, the lien amount shall serve as the “maximum rate” authorized by law for O&M Assessments, such that no assessment hearing shall be held or notice provided in future years unless the assessments are proposed to be increased or

To determine annual income:

July 9, 2026

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

7763-350834

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Palm Coast

THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026

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 Retro Services, located at 55 Riverview Bend S, Unit 2027, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated 6/30/2026.

Paul Kostelny 7763-351584 Jul. 9, 2026 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 A Santos Creation, located at 164 Birchwood Dr, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated 7/1/2026.

Janice Santos-Eastman 7763-351645 Jul. 9, 2026 IN THE COUNTY COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA AUGUST REI, LLC, PLAINTIFF, V. BRUNO GOMES AND ADRIANA FATIMA DA SILVA, DEFENDANTS. CASE NO.: 2026 CC 000690 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: BRUNO GOMES and ADRIANA FATIMA DA SILVA, Defendants, and to all parties claiming interest by, through, under or against Defendants, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that you have been designated as defendants in a legal proceeding filed against you to foreclose a mortgage recorded on property legally described as follows: All that certain land situate in Flagler County, Florida, viz: that portion of Section 24, Township 10 South, Range 28 East, Flagler County, Florida, described as follows: Commence at the Northeast corner of said Section 24; thence run S00 degrees l0'00"E, along the East line of said Section 24, 813.65 feet; thence run due West, 4987.64 feet to the point of beginning of the hereinafter described parcel of land; thence continue due West, 165.00 feet; thence run due South, 330.00 feet; thence run due East, 165.00 feet; thence run due North, 330.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Less the South 30 feet for road, Utility and Drainage purposes, Also described as Tract 493 of Unit IV of the unrecorded Plat of Flagler estates.

The action was instituted in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court, Flagler County, Florida, and is styled August REI, LLC v. Bruno Gomes and Adriana Fatima Da Silva, Case No.: 2026 CC 000690.

You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on Vincent L. Sullivan, Esq., CHIUMENTO LAW, PLLC, Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is 145 City Place, Suite 301, Palm Coast, FL 32164, on or before the thirtieth (30th) day following the first date of publication of this Notice of Action or July 9, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

The Court has authority in this suit to enter a judgment or decree in the Plaintiffs interest which will be binding upon you.

DATED: 7/1/2026 TOM BEXLEY, Clerk of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Flagler County, Florida By /s/ Sara Proffitt Deputy Clerk 7763-352134 Jul. 9, 16, 2026 LEGAL NOTICE 2021 Burgundy Lincoln SUV, Florida Tag BA1XD, VIN 5LM5J7WC1MGL16297,was seized for forfeiture by Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office on May 14, 2026.

The item was seized at or near at or near 61 Sheriff E.W. Johnston Drive, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office is holding the property for purposes of a current forfeiture action 2026 CA000415 in the 7th Circuit Court.

7763-351568 Jul. 9, 16, 2026 SEMINOLE PALMS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT -AMENITY RULES AND RATESIn accordance with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, the Seminole Palms Community Development District (“District”) hereby gives notice of its intention to develop: “Amenity Rules and Rates” (a/k/a the “Proposed Rules”) the purpose of which are: (i) to establish policies, rules and fees imposed on persons desiring to utilize the Amenities who are residents and non-residents of the District; (ii) to develop rules relating to the suspension and/or termination of patrons’ use of the Amenities; and (iii) establish violation and penalty policies. The proposed rule number is Chapter II The specific grant of rulemaking authority for the adoption of the Proposed Rules includes sections 120.54 and 190.011, Florida Statutes. The specific laws implemented in the Proposed Rules include, but are not limited to, Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, as amended, and specific legal authority includes Sections 190.035(2), 190.011(5), 190.012(3), 190.035, 190.041, 120.54, 120.69 and 120.81, Florida Statutes, as amended. Public hearings will be conducted by the District on August 21, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn Palm Coast/Town Center, 55 Town Center Blvd., Palm Coast, Florida 32164.

Additional information regarding these public hearings may be obtained from the District’s website, https:// seminolepalmscdd.com or by contacting the District Manager. A copy of the Proposed Rules and the related incorporated documents, if any, may be obtained by contacting the District Manager, c/o Governmental Management Services – Central Florida, LLC, 219 East Livingston Street,

Orlando, Florida 32801, 407-841-5524, jlebrun@gmscfl.com.

Jeremy LeBrun, District Manager Seminole Palms Community Development District 7763-351776 Jul. 9, 2026 GRAND HAVEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Grand Haven Community Development District (the “District”) will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Grand Haven Village Center, Grand Haven Room, 2001 Waterside Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32137. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss any topics presented to the board for consideration.

Copies of the agenda may be obtained from the District Manager, Vesta District Services, 250 International Parkway, Suite 208, Lake Mary, Florida 32746, Telephone (321) 263 0132, Ext. 193.

The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. The meeting may be continued in progress without additional notice to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. There may be occasions when Staff and/or Supervisors may participate by speaker telephone.

Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the meeting is asked to advise the District Manager’s office at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting by contacting the District Manager at (321) 263-0132, Ext. 193.

If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711, for assistance in contacting the District Manager’s office.

A person who decides to appeal any decision made at the meeting, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, is advised that a record of the proceedings is needed 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 the appeal is to be based.

Grand Haven Community Development District David McInnes, District Manager (321) 263-0132, Ext. 193 7763-351967 Jul. 9, 2026 TOMOKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET(S); AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING. The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Tomoka Community Development District (“District”) will hold a public hearing and regular meeting as follows: DATE: July 14, 2026 TIME: 4:00 PM LOCATION: 150 Flagler Plaza Drive Palm Coast, Florida 32137 The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments and objections on the adoption of the District’s proposed budget(s) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027 (“Proposed Budget”). A regular Board meeting of the District will also be held at the above time where the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it. A copy of the agenda and Proposed Budget may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, Vivian Carvalho, c/o PFM Management Services, LLC, 3501 Quadrangle Blvd. Suite 270, Orlando, FL 32817, (407) 723-5900 (“District Manager’s Office”), during normal business hours, or by visiting the District’s website at https://tomokacdd.com/.

The public hearing and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The public hearing and/or meeting may be continued in progress to a date, time certain, and place to be specified on the record at the public hearing and/or meeting. There may be occasions when Board Supervisors or District Staff may participate by speaker telephone.

Any person requiring special accommodations at the public hearing or meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least fortyeight (48) hours prior to the public hearing and meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing or meeting is advised that person will need a record of 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 7763-351048 Jul. 2, 9, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT in accordance with Section 177.101 of the Florida Statutes, James Capen, on behalf of owners Jamie and Julie Inman, intends to petition the Board of County Commissioners of Flagler County, Florida, on July 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible during its regular scheduled meeting to vacate a portion of the 14 foot wide Drainage Easement on the rear lot of Lot 14 of Plantation Bay Section 2 A-F Unit 12B, as recorded in Map Book 40, Pages 37 through 38, Public Records of Flagler County, Florida, with the portion of the Drainage Easement to be vacated through this request being within and part of Lot 14 and more particularly described as: VACATION A THAT PORTION OF A FOURTEEN FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT WITHIN LOT 14 OF PLANTATION BAY SECTION 2A-F UNIT 12B, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 40, PAGES 37 AND 38, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 14, THENCE RUN S 18°50’53” E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 14 FOR A DISTANCE OF 130.00 FEET TO

THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 14, THENCE N 44°50’19” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 39.55 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE N 39°47’20” W FOR A DISTANCE OF 0.29 FEET, THENCE N 58°30’30” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 2.03 FEET, THENCE S 50°10’29” W FOR A DISTANCE OF 2.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. VACATION B THAT PORTION OF A FOURTEEN FOOT DRAINAGE EASEMENT WITHIN LOT 14 OF PLANTATION BAY SECTION 2A-F UNIT 12B, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 40, PAGES 37 AND 38, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 14, THENCE RUN S 60°41’51” E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 14 FOR A DISTANCE OF 130.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 14, THENCE S 55°42’58” W FOR A DISTANCE OF 39.33 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE S 50°10’29” W FOR A DISTANCE OF 1.93 FEET, THENCE N 41°51’15” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 1.95 FEET, THENCE S 40°23’36” E FOR A DISTANCE OF 0.28 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105, EACH BOARD, COMMISSION, OR AGENCY OF THIS STATE OR OF ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF SHALL INCLUDE IN THE NOTICE OF ANY MEETING OR HEARING, IF NOTICE OF THE MEETING OR HEARING IS REQUIRED, OF SUCH BOARD, COMMISSION OR AGENCY, CONSPICUOUSLY ON SUCH NOTICE, THE ADVICE THAT, IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD, AGENCY, OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. 7763-351327 Jul. 2, 9, 2026 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Public auction: July 9, 2026 8:00 am • Location: 520 S Daytona Ave lot 49c Flagler Beach Fl 32136 • available for auction: 1987 abandoned travel trailer, tied and blocked to lot, not livable in current condition • Terms of sale: Cash only, no refunds, and items sold as-is. not movable. Must pay past due storage fees of $12,000, remodel exterior within 90 days, pay monthly lot rent and utilities and pass background check.

• inquiries: unlpotential@hotmail.com • Legal notice: This auction is conducted in accordance with Florida Statutes regarding abandoned property.

7763-350937 Jul. 2, 9, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ROBIN J. KISSEL the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2022 / 27 Year of Issuance:2022 Description of Property: That portion of Section 24, Township 10 South, Range 28 East, Flagler County, Florida, described as follows: Commence at the Northeast corner of said Section 24; Thence run S0°- 10'-00"E, along the East line of said Section 24, 2298.65 feet; Thence run due West, 1361.96 feet to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described parcel of land; Thence continue due West, 330.00 feet; Thence run due South, 165.00 feet; Thence run due East, 330.00 feet; Thence run due North, 165.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Less the East 30 feet for road, utility and drainage purposes . Also described as Tract 140 of Unit IV of the unrecorded plat of Flagler Estates.

Name in which assessed: H. WESLEY WHITE JR All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jannet Dewberry, Deputy Clerk File # 26-003 TDC 7763-348713 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ROBIN J. KISSEL the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2022 / 48 Year of Issuance:2022 Description of Property: That portion of Section 23, Township 10 South, Range 28 East, Flagler County, Florida, described as follows: Commence at the Northeast corner of Section 24 of said Township 10 South, Range 28 East, Thence run S0°-10'-00"E, along the East line of said Section 24, 483.65 feet; Thence run due West, 6801.68 feet to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described parcel of land; Thence continue due West, 165.00 feet; Thence run due South, 330.00 feet; Thence run due East, 165.00 feet; Thence run due North 330.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Less the North 30 feet for road, utility and drainage purposes. Also described as Tract 478 of Unit IV of the unrecorded plat of Flagler Estates. That portion of Section 23, Township 10 South, Range 28 East, Flagler County, Florida, described as follows: Commence at the Northeast corner of Section 24

of said Township 10 South, Range 28 East; Thence run S0°-10'-00"E, along the East line of said Section 24, 483.65 feet; Thence run due West, 6636.68 feet to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described parcel of land; Thence continue due West, 165.00 feet; Thence run due South, 330.00 feet; Thence run due East, 165.00 feet; Thence run due North, 330.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Less the North and East 30 feet for road, utility and drainage purposes.

Also described as Tract 479 of Unit IV of the unrecorded plat of Flagler Estates.

Name in which assessed: DENISE BROWN, FRED C. HILLMAN, JANICE PASTORE, LINDA PETYK All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jannet Dewberry, Deputy Clerk File # 26-004 TDC 7763-348710 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1709 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 07, Block 056, PALM COAST Map of Seminole Park, Section 58, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 19, Page 2640, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: SAMITA SPENCER All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jannet Dewberry, Deputy Clerk File # 26-005 TDC 7763-348711 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1313 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 5 of Block 21, of PALM COAST, Map of Pine Grove, Section 25, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 9, at Page 8, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: BRIANNA D. TAYLOR, ETHEL P BROWN, OSCAR L. HINES JR, RANSOM L BROWN SR, SEAN S. HINES All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jannet Dewberry, Deputy Clerk File # 26-006 TDC 7763-348712 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1704 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 20, Block 44, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF SEMINOLE WOODS, SECTION 58, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 19, Page(s) 26 through 40, inclusive, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: CARLOS RODRIGUEZ All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jannet Dewberry, Deputy Clerk File # 26-007 TDC 7763-348714 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1391 Year of Issuance:2024

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Description of Property: Lot 10 of Block 13, of PALM COAST, Map of PINE GROVE, Section 28, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 9, at Page 54 , of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: JIAR MING, JIAR MING KUNG, YAO HUA KUNG All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jannet Dewberry, Deputy Clerk File # 26-008 TDC 7763-348715 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1331 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 2 of Block 73, of PALM COAST, Map of Pine Gove, Section 25, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 9, at Page 17, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: ROWSHANAK HASHEMIYOON All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jannet Dewberry, Deputy Clerk File # 26-009 TDC 7763-348716 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BLACK CUB, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1576 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 3, BLOCK 46, MAP OF BELLE TERRE, SECTION 35, PALM COAST PARK AT PALM COAST, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF DESCRIBED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 2-26, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: 16 BUNKER VIEW LLC All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-010 TDC 7763-348590 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20 LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1663 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: PALM COAST SECTION 57 BLOCK 033 LOT 05 SUBD 0050 Name in which assessed: Pearl Albedeiwi, Roumel Albedeiwi All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Dana Macdonald, Deputy Clerk File # 26-011 TDC 7763-348596 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1258 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 13, BLOCK 9, PALM COAST, MAP OF WYNNFIELD, SECTION 23, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE(S) 23 THROUGH 38, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: OKSANA SHALAMOV All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate

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or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-012 TDC 7763-348599 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1289 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 10 of Block 27, of PALM COAST, Map of PINE GROVE, Section 24, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 8, at Page 48, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: RAMEEN HASHEMIYOON, ROBERT BABAK HASHEMIYOON, ROWSHANAK HASHEMIYOON All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jannet Dewberry, Deputy Clerk File # 26-013 TDC 7763-348717 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20 LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1710 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 08, Block 056, Palm Coast Map of Seminole Park, Section 58, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 19, Page 2640, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: Samita Spencer All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Dana Macdonald, Deputy Clerk File # 26-014 TDC 7763-348610 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1714 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 05 BLOCK 057 PALM COAST MAP OF SEMINOLE PARK SECTION 58 ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 19, PAGES 26-40, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: SAMITA SPENCER All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-015 TDC 7763-348628 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20 LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1534 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 23 of Block 25, of Palm Coast, Map of Royal Palms, Section 33, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 10, at Page 73, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: Gerald G Mahoney - Deceased, Leocadia A Mahoney - Deceased All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

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File # 26-016 TDC 7763-348632 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1439 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 29 OF BLOCK 52, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF ROYAL PALMS, SECTION 029, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 10, AT PAGE 25, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: ELSA ISAKU, SKENDER ISAKU All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-017 TDC 7763-348658 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1449 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 1 of Block 13, of PALM COAST, Map of ROYAL PALMS, Section 30, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 10, at Page 33, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: USHA UCHHANA All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jannet Dewberry, Deputy Clerk File # 26-018 TDC 7763-348718 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20 LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 989 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 14, Block 11, Palm Coast, Map of Florida Park, Section 1, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page (s) 79, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. As amended by Instrument recorded in Official Records Book 35, Page 528, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: The 49 Federal Lane Trust All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Dana Macdonald, Deputy Clerk File # 26-019 TDC 7763-348665 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20 LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1762 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 15 of Block 96, of Palm Coast, Map of Seminole Park, Section 59, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 20, at Page 8 of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: Parthina S Neal All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Dana Macdonald, Deputy Clerk File # 26-020 TDC 7763-348683 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be

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issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1296 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 1 OF BLOCK 33, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF PINE GROVE, SECTION 24, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 8, AT PAGE 49, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: MARGARET P MERRITT, PRESTON J MERRITT All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-021 TDC 7763-348677 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1804 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 15, OF BLOCK 23, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF LAGUNA FOREST SECTION 64, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 18, PAGES 36-43, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: ROSARIO LENI ALBA All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-022 TDC 7763-348738 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1389 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 16 OF BLOCK 11, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF PINE GROVE, SECTION 28, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 9, AT PAGE 54, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: CELINA H PIMENTEL All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-023 TDC 7763-348754 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1355 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 23 OF BLOCK 49, OF PALM COAST MAP OF PINE GROVE, SECTION 26, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 9, AT PAGE 29, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: JACQUELINE LEE All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-024 TDC 7763-348776 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1805 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 16, of Block 23, of PALM COAST, Map of LAGUNA FOREST Section 64, according to the plat thereof, as

recorded in Map Book 18, Pages 3643, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: ROSARIO LENI ALBA All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jannet Dewberry, Deputy Clerk File # 26-025 TDC 7763-348794 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1390 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 9 of Block 13, of PALM COAST, Map of PINE GROVE, Section 28, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 9, at Page 54, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: JIAR HUA MING, YAO HUA KUNG All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jannet Dewberry, Deputy Clerk File # 26-026 TDC 7763-348829 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1662 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 9 of Block 23, of PALM COAST, Map of ULYSSES TREES, Section 57, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 17, at Page 17, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: LINFORD DALEY, LUCY ANN DALEY All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jannet Dewberry, Deputy Clerk File # 26-027 TDC 7763-348841 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1686 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 13, Block 9, of Palm Coast, Map of Seminole Park, Section 58: according to the plat thereof, recording in Plat Book 19, Page 28 of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida Name in which assessed: AUDREY A WARREN All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jessie Whitley, Deputy Clerk File # 26-028 TDC 7763-348842 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1380 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 32 OF BLOCK 56, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF WYNNFIELD, SECTION 27, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 9, AT PAGE 49, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: CLAIRE TARANTINO, WILLIAM C SNYDER All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the

highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-029 TDC 7763-348849 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1361 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 38 OF BLOCK 73, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF PINE GROVE, SECTION 26, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 9, AT PAGE 33, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Name in which assessed: JAMISON PULGRANO All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-030 TDC 7763-348865 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1749 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 3, BLOCK 57, SEMINOLE PARK - SECTION 59 SEMINOLE WOODS AT PALM COAST, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 19, PAGES 41 THROUGH 50 INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: TRACY LEE FALCIS All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-031 TDC 7763-348902 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1395 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 22 of Block 17 , of PALM COAST, Map of PINE GROVE, Section 28, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 9, at Page 55, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: JOSEPHINE MALATESTINIC, NICHOLAS MALATESTINIC All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jessie Whitley, Deputy Clerk File # 26-032 TDC 7763-348903 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1643 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 22 OF BLOCK 106, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF LAKEVIEW, SECTION 37, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 13, AT PAGE 15, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: YUEN KWEI ZEE All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk

File # 26-033 TDC 7763-348913 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1795 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 7, BLOCK 1, PALM COAST, MAP OF LAGUNA FOREST, SECTION 64, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 18, AT PAGE 38, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: JUAN C RIVERO, TRYMAIN C RIVERO, TRYMAN C RIVERO All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-034 TDC 7763-348989 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1668 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 4 of Block 41, of PALM COAST, Map of ULYSSES TREES, Section 57, according to the plat thereof, as recorded of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: GREATER DAYTON ISLAMIC FOUNDATION INC All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jessie Whitley, Deputy Clerk File # 26-035 TDC 7763-349004 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1417 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 14 OF BLOCK 64, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF PINE GROVE, SECTION 28, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 9, AT PAGE 63, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: GODOFREDO G TUAZON, NORMA B TUAZON All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-036 TDC 7763-349028 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1870 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: A parcel of land being a portion of Parcel 160, recorded in Official Records Book 553, Pages 1539 through 1840, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: A point of reference being the Southwest corner of Parcel 1, of the Plat of Utility Drive, recorded in Map Book 27 , Pages 25 and 26, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida; thence along the South line of said Parcel 1, North 70 degrees 54'15" East, 88.92 feet to the Northwest corner of Parcel 6; thence departing Parcel 1, South 19 degrees 05'45" East along the West line of Parcel 6 and the extension thereof 410.00 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description; thence North 70 degrees 54'15" East 600.00 feet; thence North 19 degrees 05'45" West 335.00 feet; thence North 70 degrees 54'15" East 125.31 feet thence South 19 degrees 05'45" East 50.00 feet; thence North 70 degrees 54'15" East 299.69 feet; thence South 19 degrees 05'45" East 68.01 feet; thence South 85 degrees 38'10" West 215.15 feet; thence South 00 degrees 39'20" East 710.06 feet to a point on the Northerly right-of-way line of Oak Trails Boulevard (80' R/W), being a point on a curve concave Southwesterly; thence Southwesterly along the arc of

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said curve and along said Northerly right-of-way line a distance of 155.79 feet, said curve having a radius of 1780.00 feet and a central angle of 05 degrees 00'53", a chord bearing of South 66 degrees 30'26" West and a chord distance of 155.74 feet to the point of tangency; thence continue along said Northerly right-of-way line South 64 degrees 00'00" West 858.57 feet to a point on the Easterly rightof- way line of Old Kings Road; thence North 29 degrees 43'07" West along said Easterly right-of-way line 140.30 feet; thence North 64 degrees 00'00" East 320.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 49'54" East 362.38 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Name in which assessed: INVESTORS LANDS HOLDING OF PALM COAST LLC All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jessie Whitley, Deputy Clerk File # 26-037 TDC 7763-349038 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1674 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 6 OF BLOCK 64, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF ULYSSES TREES, SECTION 57, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 17, AT PAGE 24, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: JAIME VINUEZA MOSCOSO All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-038 TDC 7763-349039 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1364 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 39 of Block 75, of PALM COAST, Map of PINE GROVE, Section 26, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 9, at Page 34, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: KAI JOHN PANG, TERESA PANG All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jessie Whitley, Deputy Clerk File # 26-039 TDC 7763-349095 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 979 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 36, BLOCK 6, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF FLORIDA PARK, SECTION 1, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGES 79 THROUGH 92, INCLUSIVE, AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 35, PAGE 528, ALL OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: HARRY W MILLER JR All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-040 TDC 7763-349114 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 9024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of

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the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1519 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 37, BLOCK 66, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF ROYAL PALMS, SECTION 32, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE(S) 62, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: 29 ROLLING SANDS TRUST All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-041 TDC 7763-349162 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 2024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 764 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 1 of Block 130, TOWN OF BUNNELL, per a plat of said Town on file in the office of the Clerk pf the Circuit Court of Flagler County, Florida, in Plat Book 1 at Page 2.

Name in which assessed: MARY FRANCES ROLLINS All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jessie Garrett, Deputy Clerk File # 26-042 TDC 7763-349174 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 5024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1865 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 14, OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT OF FRONT STREET AT GRAND HAVEN PHASE 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 30, PAGES 96 AND 97, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: 78 LAGARE LLC All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-043 TDC 7763-349179 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 5024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 787 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lots 3 and 4, Block 205, TOWN OF BUNNELL, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page(s)2, of the Public Records of FLAGLER County, Florida. Above Lot 4 Subject to an Ingress and Egress Easement.

Name in which assessed: BRENDA JOHNSON All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk. gov/TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Tiffani Smith, Deputy Clerk File # 26-044 TDC 7763-349207 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 5024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1629 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 7, OF BLOCK 59, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF LAKEVIEW, SECTION 37, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 13, PAGE 10, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: GUADALUPE GINOCCHIO

All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-045 TDC 7763-349208 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 5024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1009 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 11, Block 13, of Palm Coast, Map of Country Cove Club, Section 4, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 6, page 9 through 13, inclusive, as amended by instrument recorded in Official Records Book 35, Page 528, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: ROBERT F POPIEL, XENIA L DELIZ All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jessie Garrett, Deputy Clerk File # 26-046 TDC 7763-349227 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 5024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1853 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Unit 202-40C of The Fairways Condominium at Palm Coast, a Condominium according to the declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 143, Page (s) 160, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida and any amendments thereto, together with its undivided share in the common elements.

Name in which assessed: JONAH BRADLEY WELLS All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jessie Garrett, Deputy Clerk File # 26-047 TDC 7763-349275 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 5024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 2008 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 4 and the East 40' of Lot 5, Block 45, Moody Subdivision, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 24, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: DENNIS W CONNORS II All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Tiffani Smith, Deputy Clerk File # 26-048 TDC 7763-349277 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 5024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 929 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 151, HARBOR VILLAGE MARINA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 33, PAGES 39 THROUGH 44 INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: ROSE GROUP PROPERTIES LLC All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from

https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-049 TDC 7763-349297 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 9024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1514 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 15, BLOCK 62, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF ROYAL PALMS, SECTION 32, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 10, PAGES 54 THROUGH 66, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: AMOS MILLER, VOSIE MILLER All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Tiffani Smith, Deputy Clerk File # 26-050 TDC 7763-349388 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIG 20, LLC the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1000 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: A portion of Reserved Parcel "A", Section 2, Florida Park at Palm Coast, and Lot 3, Block 1, Section 2, Florida Park at Palm Coast, as recorded in Map Book 6, Page 2, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida, described as Follows: From the Southwest corner of said Reserved Parcel "A", run North 26° 41'14" West, along the Westerly line of said Reserved Parcel "A", and the Easterly right of way line of Florida Park Drive, a 60 foot right-of-way, a distance of 323.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue North 26° 41'14" West, along said Westerly line of said Reserved Parcel "A" and said Easterly right of way line, a distance of 289.93 feet to the North line of said Reserved Parcel "A"; thence departing said Easterly right of way line, run North 63° 20'59" East, along the north line of said Reserved Parcel "A", a distance of 180.00 feet to the Westerly line of said Lot 3; thence departing said North line of said Reserved Parcel "A", run North 26° 41'14" West, along said Westerly line of Lot 3, a distance of 125.00 feet to the Southerly right of way line of Farraday Lane, a 50 foot right-of-way; thence North 63° 20'59" East, along the North line of said Lot 3 and said Southerly right of way line, a distance of 71.00 feet; thence departing said North line of Lot 3 and said Southerly right of way line, run South 26° 41'14" East, a distance of 125.00 feet to said North line of said Reserved Parcel "A"; thence departing said North line, run South 72° 29' 21" East, a distance of 57.19 feet; thence South 26° 41'14" East, a distance of 100.00 feet to the boundary of Shangri-La at Palm Coast, Phase 1, as recorded in Map Book 72, page 91, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida; thence run along said boundary the following courses and distance; South 63° 19'55" West, a distance of 159.00 feet; thence South 26° 41'14" East, a distance of 150.00 feet; thence departing said boundary, run South 63° 19'55" West, a distance 133.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Part of Lot 3, Block 1 and part of reserved Parcel "A", Section 2, Palm Coast, a subdivision as recorded in Map Book 6, page 2, of the Public Record of Flagler County, Florida and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the Northeasterly Corner of said Lot 3, Block 1, bear South 63° 20'59" West along the Southerly right-of-way line of Farraday lane (50 foot right-of-way) a distance of 9.00 feet: thence South 26° 41'14" East and parallel with the Easterly line of Lot 3, a distance of 125.00 feet to the Southerly line of Lot 3: thence South 72° 29'21" East a distance of 11.61 feet; thence North 26° 41'14" West along the Southerly prolongation and along the Westerly line of Lot 3, a distance of 132.33 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of this description. OR 2774, PG 128 UNIT 109, OF THE SUNRISE PLAZA CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 879, PAGE 466, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. OR 1286, PG 1893 Name in which assessed: HOLROM LLC All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Tiffani Smith, Deputy Clerk File # 26-051 TDC 7763-349432 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FTL INC. & BANESCO USA the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 446 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 29 OF BLOCK 86, OF THE SUBDIVISION OF DAYTONA NORTH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 10, PAGES 1 THROUGH 15, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1972 CHMP HH 56' MOBILE HOME, IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 0429660514, RP# 12302633 Name in which assessed: MICK C MCGUIRE, MORTON G LANGSTON All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-052 TDC 7763-349340 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FTL INC. & BANESCO USA the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 779 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 2, BLOCK 168, TOWN OF BUNNELL, FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA, LOCATED IN SECTION 14.

Name in which assessed: ANNIE MAE UNDERWOOD All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-053 TDC 7763-349343 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 2024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1120 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 19, BLOCK 8, SUBDIVISION MAP BELLE TERRE - SECTION 12 PALM COAST, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 6, PAGES(S) 73 THROUGH 80, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 35, PAGE 528, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: CARMELO RODRIGUEZ, CARMEN RODRIGUEZ, GILBERTO RODRIGUEZ, JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ, JESUS A RODRIGUEZ, LORRAINE M RODRIGUEZ, MICHAEL A RODRIGUEZ, MILAGROS NEGRON, NANCY RODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL G RODRIGUEZ, ROSENDO RODRIGUEZ, SONIA N RODRIGUEZ All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-054 TDC 7763-349397 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 5024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1851 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: DWELLING NO. 103, IN BUILDING NO. VIII, OF THE PALM CLUB CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM, IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 78, PAGES 55 THROUGH 122, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA AND TOGETHER WITH THE UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN COMMON ELEMENTS DECLARRED IN SAID DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM TO BE AN APPURTENANCE TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED DWELLING, AND SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS THERETO, IF ANY. Name in which assessed: MARY M MERRITT All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

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shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-055 TDC 7763-349493 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 5024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1899 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 7, VILLAGE J-2B AT GRAND HAVEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 33, PAGE(S) 64 THROUGH 66, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: PAUL H VINCI JR All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-056 TDC 7763-349504 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 2024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1240 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 25, Block 14, of Palm Coast, Map of Wynnfield, Section 21, a subdivision according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 7, Pages 43 through 49, inclusive, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: ANGELA H PERRY, CHARLEY L PERRY DECEASED All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Jessie Garrett, Deputy Clerk File # 26-057 TDC 7763-349587 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FTL INC. & BANESCO USA the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1895 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 5, PALM COAST PLANTATION PUD UNIT 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 33, PAGES 54 THROUGH 61 INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: MARADY SOM All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-058 TDC 7763-349571 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FTL INC. & BANESCO USA the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 540 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 20, BLOCK 147, OF DAYTONA NORTH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, AT PAGES 1-15, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: 2313 GROVE ST LAND TRUST All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

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File # 26-059 TDC 7763-349577 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JPL INVESTMENTS, CORP. AND OCEAN BANK the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1027 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 8, BLOCK 10, PALM COAST, MAP OF FLORIDA PARK, SECTION 7, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF DESCRIBED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 22, AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 35, AT PAGE 528, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: 94 FOSTER LANE LLC All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-060 TDC 7763-349621 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JPL INVESTMENTS, CORP. AND OCEAN BANK the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1068 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 9, Block 27, Palm Coast, Map of Florida Park, Section 9, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page(s) 40, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida, and as amended by instrument recorded in Official Records Book 35, Page 528, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: 88 FARMSWORTH DRIVE LLC All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Tiffani Smith, Deputy Clerk File # 26-061 TDC 7763-349623 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JPL INVESTMENTS, CORP. AND OCEAN BANK the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1379 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 22, Block 51, Palm Coast, Map of Wynnfield, Section 27, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 47, Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Name in which assessed: BARBARA E LAWRENCE All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Tiffani Smith, Deputy Clerk File # 26-062 TDC 7763-349800 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JPL INVESTMENTS, CORP. AND OCEAN BANK the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 634 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: NW 1/4TH OF TRACT 3, BLOCK 10, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 29, EAST, ST. JOHNS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY'S SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 1, PAGE 7, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONTAINING 2 1/2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. ALSO THE NE 1/4 OF TRACT 3, BLOCK 11, OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 29 EAST. THE COMBINED PARCELS CONTAINING 5.0 ACRES (NET) MORE OR LESS. TOGETHER WITH A 1979 BUDDY MOBILE HOME BEARING ID # 04611397M Name in which assessed: ERNESTO ZAMORA II All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/

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Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-063 TDC 7763-349816 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JPL INVESTMENTS, CORP. AND OCEAN BANK the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 900 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 17, UNIT 2, MAGNOLIA MANOR, A SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF DESCRIBED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 71, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: JERRY MCNITT (DECEASED), PAM MCNITT All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-064 TDC 7763-349910 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FTL INC. & BANESCO USA the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 570 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 3, BLOCK 164 OF DAYTONA NORTH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2267 AT PAGE 834 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY FLORIDA. Name in which assessed:

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HENRY FRANK GIBSON JR All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-065 TDC 7763-350007 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JPL INVESTMENTS, CORP. AND OCEAN BANK the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1067 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 8, BLOCK 27, PALM COAST, MAP OF FLORIDA PARK, SECTION 9, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE(S) 40, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND AS AMENDED

BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 35, PAGE 528, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: 90 FARMSWORTH DRIVE LLC All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-066 TDC 7763-350053 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FTL INC. & BANESCO USA the holder of the following certificate(s) has

filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 493 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: Lot 6, Block 120, DAYTONA NORTH, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 1-15 of the Public Records of FLAGLER County, Florida. TOGETHER WITH a double wide 1991 Fleetwood Mobile home serial #FLELL32A12401GH and #FLELL32B12401GH. RP#'s R346400 & R443901.

Name in which assessed: JAMES WHALEN (DECEASED), REBECCA KREIGER WHALEN All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Tiffani Smith, Deputy Clerk File # 26-067 TDC 7763-350072 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JPL INVESTMENTS, CORP. AND OCEAN BANK the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 583 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 1, OF BIMINI GARDENS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 10, PAGE 16, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: STEVEN J MORENO All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-068 TDC 7763-350097 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JPL INVESTMENTS, CORP. AND OCEAN BANK the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1080 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 84, BLOCK 7, SUBDIVISION MAP FLORIDA PARK - SECTION - 10 PALM COAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, AT PAGE(S) 43-53, AS AMENDED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL BOOK 35, PAGE 528, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: JOANNA REELEY LIFE ESTATE All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-069 TDC 7763-350147 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 5024 the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 2107 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 15, BLOCK 12, OF FUQUAY SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 1, PAGE 26, PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed:

IAN SHEHAIBER All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-070 TDC 7763-350178 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FTL INC. & BANESCO USA the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 365 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 12, BLOCK 24, DAYTONA NORTH, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AT MAP BOOK 10, PAGE 1 THROUGH 15, INCLUSIVE, IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH A 1984 OLD MOBILE HOME BEARING VIN #SHSWGA44835415A/B Name in which assessed: 1791 HOLLY LANE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 07/01/2021, ZANDER CHRIS BURGER TRUSTEE All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-071 TDC 7763-350225 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RAJENDRA GUPTA the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued

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thereon. The certificate number(s) and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No:2024 / 1478 Year of Issuance:2024 Description of Property: LOT 1, BLOCK 24, ROYAL PALMS - SECTION-31 PALM COAST, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 10, PAGES 43 THROUGH 53 INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Name in which assessed: ANDREW MICHAEL All of said property being in the County of Flagler, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificate(s) will be sold to the highest bidder via an electronic auction accessible from https://flaglerclerk.gov/ TaxDeedAuction on the 11th day of August, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Stephanie Tolson, Deputy Clerk File # 26-072 TDC 7763-350260 Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE This is a public notice of the immediate closure of the medical office of Daniel C Dantini, MD PA located at 29 Old Kings Rd N, #6a Palm Coast Florida 32137. Dr. Dantini passed away on June 6, 2026. Dr. Dantini's office staff will provide patient records upon request. Please contact the office at 386-627-8330 to start the record request process. This service is available until June 30th, 2026 at 4pm. The practice has retained Morgan Records Management LLC as the official records custodian. Morgan Records Management will provide medical records upon request after June 30th 2026. Patient records will be securely maintained for 7 years since last date of service, in compliance with applicable laws. Once the records are transferred, patients must submit a records release form with Morgan Records Management at www.MorganRecordsManagement. com. For additional help email Medical@ morganrecords.com or call 1-833-8880061. Please note a fee may be applied for copying and sending records. There may also be a delay in record access during the transition of records to the Morgan Records Management.

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SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PRACTICE CLOSURE Get Off the Couch Counseling, LLC will be closing its doors effective July 31, 2026 due to Dr. Kim Devine’s relocation to NH for personal reasons. Current clients have been notified and provided with information regarding continued care and referrals as needed. For questions regarding records or the transition of services, please contact Get Off the Couch Counseling (386)4459682 prior to July 31, 2026.

Thank you for the privilege of being part of your mental health journey. Wishing you continued health and well-being.

July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026 26-00199G

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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 Ryskcon Construction & Roofing located at 2 Market Place, Unit D in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler, FL 32137 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 30th day of June, 2026 Ryskcon Construction Inc Christopher Fulton July 9, 2026 26-00201G

FIRST INSERTION Fictitious Name Notice Notice is hereby given that Frank M Zumpone, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name Naturally Clean Janitorial located at 400 N Tampa St Ste 1550 #646710, Tampa, FL 33602-4719, intends to register said name in Flagler County with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NO.: 2025 CA 000733 DIVISION: 31 TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2018-2, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs.

JASON VALIANT F/K/A JASON MARVIN FELIPE GONZALO CORRALES; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JASON VALIANT F/K/A JASON MARVIN FELIPE GONZALO CORRALES; SELINA JARVIS BROWN, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF EMMETT ALLEN MOOD, DECEASED; NETTIE MOOD JARVIS; JENNIFER MOOD WELLS; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION #1 and #2, and ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES, Defendants.

TO: JASON VALIANT f/k/a JASON MARVIN FELIPE GONZALO CORRALES Last Known Address: 16 Farragut Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137 Current Address: Unknown YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a foreclosure action has been filed against you, by Plaintiff, TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2018-2, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, seeking to foreclose a mortgage with respect to the real property more particularly described as: Lot 5, Block 1, and Lot 5, Block 2, Beverly Beach, a subdivision according to the plat or map thereof described in Plat Book 3, Page 32, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

EXCEPTING THEREFROM an easement deed unto the Town of Beverly Beach, more particularly described as: A part of Lot 5, Block 1, Beverly Beach Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 32, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida; more particularly described as an area 10.0 feet wide extending from the West lot line of

Lot 5, to the East lot line of Lot 5, bounded on the North by a line 16 feet North of and parallel to the South lot line of Lot 5 and bounded on the South by a line 6 feet North of and parallel to the South lot line of Lot 5.

Property address: 2474 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Beverly Beach, Florida 32136 Accordingly, you are required to serve a copy of a written defense, if any, to such action to Allen S. Katz, Esq., attorney with the law firm of Quarles and Brady LLP, Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 1395 Panther Lane, Suite 300, Naples, Florida 34109-7874, allen.katz@quarles.com, 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 Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in Plaintiff ’s Complaint.

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 of service is needed: Court Administration 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. B-206 DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 257-6096 ADARequest@circuit7.org Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

Dated: 6/23/2026 TOM BEXLEY, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA (SEAL) Margarita Ruiz As Deputy Clerk Allen S. Katz Florida Bar No. 87866 QUARLES & BRADY LLP 1395 Panther Lane, Suite 300 Naples, FL 34109-7874 joseph.kohn@quarles.com Telephone: (239) 434-4980 Facsimile: (239) 434-4999 Counsel for Plaintiff QB/102665761.1 July 2, 9, 2026 26-00195G

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2024 CC 000454 COOK’S HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING INC, a Florida profit corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

SCOTT A. CHROSTOWSKI and ISABELLA CHROSTOWSKI, husband and wife, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, and UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the order of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 9, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2024 CC 000454 of the County Court of the 7TH Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein COOK’S HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING INC, is Plaintiff and SCOTT A. CHROSTOWSKI and ISABELLA CHROSTOWSKI, husband and wife, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOMENT, and UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, n/k/a DAVID CHROSTOWSKI, are Defendants, the Office of the Clerk, Flagler County Clerk of the Court will sell via online auction at https://flagler.realforeclose. com at 11:00 a.m. on the 31st day of July, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgement, to wit: Lot 5, Block 8, Johnson Beach Subdivision, according to map or plat

thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 9, Public Records of Flagler County, Florida Tax ID # 20-10-31-3050-000800050 a/k/a 89 Johnson Beach Way, Palm Coast, Florida 32137 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 court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Avenue, Suite 300, Daytona Beach, Florida 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 June 26, 2026 /s/ David N. Glassman David N. Glassman Florida Bar No. 0962521 Primary E-Mail: dnglassman@bellsouth.net Secondary E-Mail: glassmanassistant@att.net David N. Glassman, P.A. 218 Palmetto Avenue Orlando, Florida 32801 Telephone: (407) 244-5522 Facsimile: (407) 843-2855 Attorney for Plaintiff July 2, 9, 2026 26-00194G

SECOND INSERTION TOWN CENTER AT PALM COAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 BUDGET: AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING Upcoming Public Hearing and Regular Meeting The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Town Center at Palm Coast Community Development District (“the District”) will hold a Public Hearing on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., at Hilton Garden Inn Palm Coast Town Center, 55 Town Center Boulevard, Palm Coast, FL 32164. The Public Hearing will be held pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, to hear comments and objections on the adoption of the budgets of the District for Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027 (“Fiscal Year 2026/2027”). A regular Board meeting of the District will also be held at that time, at which the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it.

A copy of the agenda and budget may be obtained at the Office of the District Manager, Inframark Infrastructure Management Services, 313 Campus Street, Celebration, Florida 34747, during normal business hours. In accordance with Section 189.016, Florida Statutes, the proposed budget will be posted on the District’s website at www.towncenteratpalmcoast. org at least two (2) days before the Public Hearing date.

The Public Hearing and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida Law for Community Development Districts. The Public Hearing and meeting may be continued to a date, time, and location to be specified on the record at the Hearing or meeting without additional publication of notice.

Any person requiring special accommodations at this public hearing or meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager at 904-327-6465 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public hearing and meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 7-1-1 or toll free at 1-(800) 955-8770 for aid in contacting the District Manager at least three (3) days prior to the date of the public hearing and meeting.

Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing or meeting is advised that person will need a record of 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.

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LINDA M. NIDAY; JEFFREY C. NIDAY JR, Defendants, TO: LINDA M. NIDAY 15 Enterprise Dr Bunnell, FL 32110 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to enforce a lien on the following property in Flagler County, Florida: Lot 8, Town and Country Business Park, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 30, Page(s) 13 and 14, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Parcel I.D No.: 22-11-30-578000000-0080 a/k/a 15 Enterprise Dr has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Shannon L. Zetrouer, Esq., the Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 4100 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 on or before (30 days from first publication), (no later than 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice of action), and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court either before service or immediately thereafter.

Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded, without further notice. Publishing is to take place for two (2) consecutive weeks.

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, 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.

Signed on this 06/16/2026.

TOM BEXLEY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: MARGARITA RUIZ Deputy Clerk July 2, 9, 2026 26-00193G

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY GENERAL CIVIL DIVISION Case No: 2026 CA 000224 Division: 49 TOWN & COUNTRY BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL CENTER OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

LINDA M. NIDAY; JEFFREY C. NIDAY JR, Defendants, TO: JEFFREY C. NIDAY JR, 15 Enterprise Dr Bunnell, FL 32110 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to enforce a lien on the following property in Flagler County, Florida: Lot 8, Town and Country Business Park, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 30, Page(s) 13 and 14, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

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Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded, without further notice. Publishing is to take place for two (2) consecutive weeks.

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, 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.

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VOLUSIA COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES FIRST 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 14536 CICI U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE TERWIN MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-5 ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES, SERIES 2006-5, Plaintiff, vs.

GEA SEASIDE INVESTMENT, INC., et al.

Defendant(s), TO: GEA SEASIDE INVESTMENT, INC., whose business address is unknown TO: JACK ABERMAN, whose residence is unknown 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: LOTS 3A, 4A AND 4 AND THAT PART OF LOT 3, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 3, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF 31.6 FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 3, SAID POINT BEING 10.18 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 3, THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF 10.18 FEET

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TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOT 3, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF, THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALL OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY BEING IN SEABREEZE CIRCLE, A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 11, MEMENTO, ACCORDING TO THE MAP IN MAP BOOK 8, PAGE 109, 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 06, 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 20 day of May, 2026.

LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) BY: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton DEPUTY CLERK ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, AND SCHNEID, PL ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 6409 CONGRESS AVE., SUITE 100 BOCA RATON, FL 33487 PRIMARY EMAIL: FLMAIL@RASLG.COM 23-148426 July 9, 16, 2026 26-00479I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET(S); AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING. The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of The Oak Hill Town Center Community Development District (“District”) will hold a public hearing and regular meeting as follows: DATE: July 28, 2026 TIME: 1:30 PM LOCATION: Offices of Storch Law Firm

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Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments and objections on the adoption of the District’s proposed budget(s) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027 (“Proposed Budget”). A regular Board meeting of the District will also be held at the above time where the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it. A copy of the agenda and Proposed Budget may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, Cindy Cerbone, Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, 561-571-0010 (“District Manager’s Office”), during normal business hours, or by visiting the District’s website at https:// theoakhilltowncentercdd.net.

The public hearing and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The public hearing and/or meeting may be continued in progress to a date, time certain, and place to be specified on the record at the public hearing and/or meeting. There may be occasions when Board Supervisors or District Staff may participate by speaker telephone.

Any person requiring special accommodations at the public hearing or meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public hearing and meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing or meeting is advised that person will need a record of 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.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following personal property Whittley McCall and Michael Brown will on the 24th day of July 2026 at 11:00 a.m., on property at 1300 Hand Avenue, Lot #E-1, Ormond Beach, Volusia County, Florida 32174, in Pinewood Mobile Home Park, be sold for cash to satisfy storage fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 715.109: Year/Make: 1971 CNCR VIN No.: 3314242294 Title No.: 4513096 And All Other Personal Property Therein PREPARED BY: Rosia Sterling Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A. 2155 Delta Blvd, Suite 210-B Tallahassee, Florida 32303 July 9, 16, 2026 26-00487I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE NO: 2026 10843 PRDL DIVISION: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF LAURA MARIE TESTANI, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of LAURA MARIE TESTANI, deceased, whose date of death was January 16, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is July 9, 2026.

Personal Representative: Adrian Testani 2612 Bridle Drive Plant City, Florida 33566 Respectfully submitted, /s/ Julia Hannah Weber Julia Hannah Weber Florida Bar No. 1045592 SOUTHRON FIRM, P.A. 400 N. Ashley Drive, Suite 1720 Tampa, Florida 33602 Telephone: (813) 773-5105 Fax: (813) 683-4338 E-Mail: julia.weber@southronfirm.com Secondary E-Mail: eservice@southronfirm.com Attorney for Personal Representative July 9, 16, 2026 26-00482I

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following personal property of Cassandra Wheeler will on the 24th day of July 2026, at 10:00 a.m., on property at 1300 Hand Avenue, Lot F-14, in Pinewood Mobile Home Park be sold for cash to satisfy storage fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 715.109: Year/Make: 1975 CLAS VIN No.: 858 Title No.: 13544568 And All Other Personal Property Therein PREPARED BY: Rosia Sterling Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A. 2155 Delta Blvd, Suite 210-B Tallahassee, Florida 32303 July 9, 16, 2026 26-00488I

Property Address: 1021 ALABASTER WAY, DELTONA, FL 32725 The action was instituted in the Circuit Court, First Judicial Circuit in and for VOLUSIA County, Florida; CASE NO. 2026 10548 CIDL 2026 10548 CIDL; and is styled CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Q v. DERRICK HENRY A/K/A DERRICK WINSTON HENRY A/K/A DERRICK WINST HENRY A/K/A DERRICK H HENRY A/K/A DEREK HENRY A/K/A DERRICK W ROBERTS A/K/A WINTON HENRY A/K/A DERRICK FRIEND; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DERRICK HENRY A/K/A DERRICK WINSTON HENRY A/K/A DERRICK WINST HENRY A/K/A DERRICK H HENRY A/K/A DEREK HENRY A/K/A DERRICK W ROBERTS A/K/A WINTON HENRY A/K/A DERRICK FRIEND; HAMPTON OAKS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 1 AND UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 2.

You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on Michelle DeLeon, Esq., Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 300 S. Orange Ave., Ste. 1000, Orlando, FL 32801, on or before JUL 6 2026, (or 30 days from the first date of publication) and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately after service; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

The Court has authority in this suit to enter a judgment or decree in the Plaintiff ’s interest which will be binding upon you.

DATED: JUN 4 2026 LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Shawnee S. Smith Deputy Clerk July 9, 16, 2026 26-00476I

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THE OAK HILL TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

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 Papa & Bambi’s Bakery located at 107 Bonita Pl in the City of Ormond Beach, Volusia, FL 32174 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 30th day of June, 2026 Jasmine Hicks July 9, 2026 26-00489I

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2026 10548 CIDL CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

DERRICK HENRY A/K/A DERRICK WINSTON HENRY A/K/A DERRICK WINST HENRY A/K/A DERRICK H HENRY A/K/A DEREK HENRY A/K/A DERRICK W ROBERTS A/K/A WINTON HENRY A/K/A DERRICK FRIEND, et.al., Defendant.

TO: DERRICK HENRY A/K/A DERRICK WINSTON HENRY A/K/A DERRICK WINST HENRY A/K/A DERRICK H HENRY A/K/A DEREK HENRY A/K/A DERRICK W ROBERTS A/K/A WINTON HENRY A/K/A DERRICK FRIEND Last Known Address: 10097 W VILLA CIRCLE, VERO BEACH, FL 32966 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DERRICK HENRY A/K/A DERRICK WINSTON HENRY A/K/A DERRICK WINST HENRY A/K/A DERRICK H HENRY A/K/A DEREK HENRY A/K/A DERRICK W ROBERTS A/K/A WINTON HENRY A/K/A DERRICK FRIEND Last Known Address: 10097 W VILLA CIRCLE, VERO BEACH, FL 32966 You are notified of an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Volusia County: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 50 OF HAMPTON OAKS, ACCORDING TOT HE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 61, PAGE(S) 106 THROUGH 118, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2025 13561 CIDL LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

JULIETA RACAL LICCIARDELLO F/K/A JULIETA LLANTO RACAL A/K/A JULITA LLANTO RACAL; Defendants NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment in Mortgage Foreclosure dated June 4, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2025 13561 CIDL, of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for VOLUSIA County, Florida. LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, is Plaintiff and JULIETA RACAL LICCIARDELLO F/K/A JULIETA LLANTO RACAL A/K/A JULITA LLANTO RACAL, are defendants.

Laura E. Roth, Clerk of Circuit Court for VOLUSIA, County Florida will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash Via the Internet at www.volusia.realforeclose.com at 11:00 a.m., on the 6TH day of AUGUST, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 8, BLOCK 644, DELTONA LAKES UNIT TWENTY FIVE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 27, PAGE(S) 54 TO 57, 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.

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 Anne Pierce, Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Avenue, Suite D-305, Deland, Florida

32724 Phone no. 386-626-6561 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.

Si usted es una persona minusválida que necesita algún acomodamiento para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene derecho, sin tener gastos propios, a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Tenga la amabilidad de ponerse en contacto con Anne Pierce, Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Avenue, Suite D-305, Deland, Florida 32724 Phone no. 386-626-6561 por lo menos 7 días antes de la cita fijada para su comparecencia en los tribunales, o inmediatamente después de recibir esta notificación si el tiempo antes de la comparecencia que se ha programado es menos de 7 días; si usted tiene discapacitación del oído o de la voz, llame al 711.

Si ou se yon moun ki andikape ou enfim ki bezwen akomodasyon pou w ka patisipe nan pwosedi sa, ou kalifye san ou pa gen okenn lajan pou w peye, gen pwovizyon pou jwen kèk èd. Tanpri kontakte Anne Pierce, Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Avenue, Suite D-305, Deland, Florida 32724 Phone no. 386-626-6561 nan 7 jou anvan dat ou gen randevou pou parèt nan tribinal la, oubyen imedyatman apre ou fin resevwa konvokasyon an si lè ou gen pou w parèt nan tribinal la mwens ke 7 jou; si ou gen pwoblèm pou w tande oubyen pale, rele 711.

Dated this 1st day of July, 2026 VAN NESS LAW FIRM, PLC 1239 E. Newport Center Drive, Suite 110 Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 Ph: (954) 571-2031 PRIMARY EMAIL: Pleadings@vanlawfl.com /s/ Mark Elia Mark C. Elia, Esq. Florida Bar #: 695734 RM21138-25NS/sap July 9, 16, 2026 26-00478I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 12131 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF RICK L. HUGHES Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Rick L. Hughes, deceased, whose date of death was November 27, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N 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 July 9, 2026.

Personal Representative: /s/ Susan Heineman-Hughes Susan Heineman-Hughes 111 S. Atlantic Ave, #1004 Ormond Beach, Florida 32176 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: jrhood@maralawpa.com July 9, 16, 2026 26-00481I

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 Dave's AI Videos, located at 456 taylor rd e, in the City of deland, Volusia County, FL 32724, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated 7/6/2026.

David R Whitmore 7764-351950 Jul. 9, 2026

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 Dave's AI Videos, located at 456 taylor rd edeland, FL 32724, in the City of deland, Volusia County, FL 32724, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated 7/7/2026.

David R Whitmore 7764-351951 Jul. 9, 2026

FIRST INSERTION Notice of Public Hearing and Board of Supervisors Meeting of the Cresswind DeLand Community Development District The Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the Cresswind DeLand Community Development District (the “District”) will hold a public hearing and a meeting Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Clubhouse – 1325 Cresswind Blvd., DeLand, FL 32724.

The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments on the proposed adoption of the District’s fiscal year 2026-2027 proposed budget. A meeting of the Board will also be held where the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it. A copy of the proposed budget and the agenda may be viewed on the District’s website at www.cresswinddelandcdd.org at least 2 days before the meeting or may be obtained by contacting the District Manager’s office via email at andy@hikai.com or via phone at (813) 565-4663.

The public hearing and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. They may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearing or meeting. There may be occasions when staff or Board members may participate by speaker telephone.

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations 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 711 or 1-800-9558771 (TTY), or 1-800-955-8770 (voice) for aid in contacting the District Manager’s office.

Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing or meeting is advised that person will need a record of 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.

Andy Mendenhall District Manager July 9, 16, 2026

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 11791 PRDL Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF AGNES BABINGTON MORRISON Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Agnes Babington Morrison, 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 N Alabama Ave, Deland, FL 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 July 9, 2026.

Personal Representative: /s/ Gregory S. Lew (May 15, 2026 13:05:17 PDT) Gregory Scott Lew 24332 Fairway Lane Coto De Caza, California 92679 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/Tracey S. Noonan Beacon Legacy Law™ John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. / FL Bar #: 10020 Tracey S. Noonan, Esq. / FL Bar #: 99907 For the Firm 901 SW Martin Downs Blvd., Ste. 205 Palm City, FL 34990 Telephone: (772) 324-9050 Fax: (772) 919-4291 E-Mail: tnoonan@beaconlegacylaw.com Secondary E-Mail: paralegals@beaconlegacylaw.com Attorney for Petitioner/ Personal Representative July 9, 16, 2026 26-00480I

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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 14386 CICI CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

MARGARET SPRY; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARGARET SPRY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the order of Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 2, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2025 14386 CICI of the Circuit Court of the 7TH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, is Plaintiff and Margaret Spry; Unknown Spouse of Margaret Spry; United States of America on behalf of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 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 28th day of August, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 4, BLOCK C, VIRGINIA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 9, PAGE 92, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 321 Monroe Place, Port Orange, Florida 32127 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: 7/6/2026 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: 25-400634 July 9, 16, 2026 26-00493I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 11190 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN H EVANS, aka JOHN HOWARD EVANS Deceased.

The administration of the estate of JOHN H EVANS, also known as JOHN HOWARD EVANS, deceased, whose date of death was December 11, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave, DeLand, , FL 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.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: July 9, 2026.

RYAN JOHN EVANS Personal Representative Heidi S. Webb Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 73958 Law Office of Heidi S. Webb 210 South Beach Street, Ste. 202 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 257-3332 Email: heidi@heidiwebb.com July 9, 16, 2026 26-00483I

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FIRST 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. 2016 30931 CICI DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2007BR3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-BR3, Plaintiff, vs.

STEVE SLIWA, SHAMROCKSHAMROCK, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FLORIDA LIFESTYLE HOMES, INC. F/K/A FLORIDA LIFESTYLE HOMES OF VOLUSIA, INC., et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 16, 2026, and entered in 2016 30931 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2007-BR3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-BR3 is the Plaintiff and STEVE SLIWA; RENAR GOLF COMMUNITIES AT LPGA INTERNATIONAL HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.; FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC F/K/A FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY; SHAMROCK - SHAMROCK, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FLORIDA LIFESTYLE HOMES, INC. F/K/A FLORIDA LIFESTYLE HOMES OF VOLUSIA, INC. 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 29, 2026, the following de-

scribed property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 35, JOYELLE AT LPGA INTERNATIONAL, AS ‘PER MAP RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 48, PAGES 143 - 144 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A: 183 EKANA CIRCLE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32124 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 6 day of July, 2026.

By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 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 15-035361 - MiM July 9, 16, 2026 26-00491I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF RULEMAKING REGARDING THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF WAYPOINTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT In accordance with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, the District hereby gives the public notice of its intent to adopt its proposed Rules of Procedure (“Proposed Rule”).

The Proposed Rule number is ROP-2026-1. Prior notice of rule development relative to the Proposed Rule was published in the Business Observer on July 2, 2026.

A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of Waypointe Community Development District (“District”) on August 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at offices of Storch Law Firm, 420 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 relative to the adoption of the Proposed Rule. Pursuant to Sections 190.011(5) and 190.012(3), Florida Statutes, the Proposed Rule will not require legislative ratification.

The summary of, 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 Rule includes Sections 190.011(5), 190.011(15) and 190.035, Florida Statutes. The specific laws implemented in the Proposed Rule 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 statement of estimated regulatory costs, as defined in Section 120.541(2), Florida Statutes, has not been prepared relative to the Proposed Rule. Any person who wishes to provide the District with a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.541(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice to the District Manager’s Office (defined below).

For more information regarding the public hearing, the Proposed Rule, or for a copy of the Proposed Rule and the related incorporated documents, if any, please contact the District Manager c/o Wrathell, Hunt & Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, Ph: (561) 571-0010 (“District Manager’s Office”).

This public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearing without additional notice. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing, 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. At the public hearing, staff or Supervisors may participate in the public hearing by speaker telephone.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at this public hearing because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public hearing. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 or 1 800-955-8770 for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

District Manager Waypointe Community Development District July 9, 2026

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NOTICE OF RULEMAKING REGARDING THE REVISED RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE DEERING PARK STEWARDSHIP DISTRICT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 11601 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF GERHARD LINCOLN SCHWARZKOPF Deceased.

The administration of the estate of GERHARD LINCOLN SCHWARZKOPF, deceased, whose date of death was February 14, 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. 732.216732.228, 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 July 9, 2026.

Personal Representative: CHERYL BOEHM 22 Lake Vista Way Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Attorney for Personal Representative: PAUL A. MARTIN, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1000375 4015 Calusa Lane Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: (386) 361-3567 Fax: (386) 487-2140 E-Mail: Paul.A.Martin.Esq@gmail.com Secondary E-Mail: Paul@MartinEstateProbateLaw.com July 9, 16, 2026 26-00490I

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (Amended As To Time of Sale Only) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025 11725 CICI FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs.

TYRE JAMALL WHITE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TYRE JAMALL WHITE, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on June 25, 2026, in Case No.: 2025 11725 CICI of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION is Plaintiff and TYRE JAMALL WHITE is Defendant, the Office of Laura E. Roth, Volusia County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash beginning at 11:00 AM online at www.volusia.realforeclose.com on July 31, 2026, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT ELEVEN (11), BEVERLY HILLS - UNIT 5, AS PER PLAT IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGE 3, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as: 1340 IMPERIAL DR, DAYTONA BEACH. FL 32117 together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

Dated this 7th day of July, 2026.

SOKOLOF REMTULLA, LLP Counsel for Plaintiff 1800 NW Corporate Blvd, Suite 302 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: (561) 507-5252 Facsimile: (561) 342-4842 Primary e-mail: mshapanka@sokrem.com Secondary e-mail: pleadings@sokrem.com By: /s/ Matthew Shapanka Matthew Shapanka, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 52874 Matter No.: 25-01076 July 9, 16, 2026 26-00492I

In accordance with Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 2020-197, Laws of Florida, the Deering Park Stewardship District (the “District”) hereby gives the public notice of its intent to adopt its revised Rules of Procedure (the “Proposed Rule”). The Proposed Rule number is ROP-2026-1. Prior notice of rule development relative to the Proposed Rule was published in the Business Observer on July 2, 2026.

A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the District on August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Storch Law Firm, 420 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 relative to the adoption of the Proposed Rule. Pursuant to Ch. 2020-197(6)(6)(e), Laws of Florida, the Proposed Rule will not require legislative ratification.

The summary of, purpose and effect of the revised 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 Rule includes Chapter 2020-197(6)(6)(e), (6)(6)(q) and (6)(20), Laws of Florida. The specific laws implemented in the Proposed Rule 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, 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, and Chapter 2020-197(5), (6)(1)-(4), (6)(6)(c), (6)(6)(e), (6)(6)(q), (6)(19), (6) (20), Laws of Florida.

A statement of estimated regulatory costs, as defined in Section 120.541(2), Florida Statutes, has not been prepared relative to the Proposed Rule. Any person who wishes to provide the District with a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.541(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice to the District Manager’s Office.

For more information regarding the public hearing, the Proposed Rule, or for a copy of the Proposed Rule and the related incorporated documents, if any, please contact the District Manager c/o Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC, 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 571-0010, cerbonec@whhassociates.com (the “District Manager’s Office”).

This public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearing without additional notice. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing, 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. At the public hearing, staff or Supervisors may participate in the public hearing by speaker telephone.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at this public hearing because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public hearing. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 or 1 800-955-8770 for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

Cindy Cerbone, District Manager Deering Park Stewardship District July 9, 2026

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FIRST INSERTION RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025 13099 CICI NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES D. RILEY; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JAMES D. RILEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MV REALTY PBC, LLC; STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; LYNNAYA S. MAINARD; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION #1 and #2, and ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES, et.al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 27, 2026 and an Order Granting Plaintiff ’s Ex-Parte Motion to Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure Sale dated June 29, 2026, entered in Civil Case No.: 2025 13099 CICI of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, and JAMES D. RILEY; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JAMES D. RILEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MV REALTY PBC, LLC; STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; LYNNAYA S. MAINARD, are Defendants.

LAURA E. ROTH, The Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest bidder for cash, at www.volusia.realforeclose.com at 11:00 AM, on the 30th day of September, 2026, the following described real property as set forth in said Judgment, to wit: THE NORTHERLY 17 FEET OF LOT 12, AND ALL OF LOT 13, HILL TOP HAVEN - SEC. 1, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 19, PAGE 78, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. If you are a person claiming a right to funds remaining after the sale, you must file a claim with the clerk before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. If you fail to file a timely 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.

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, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 2576096, 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, sin incurrir SECOND INSERTION en gastos. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Administración Judicial (Court AdminisNOTICE OF ACTION tración), 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096, con no SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF menos de 7 días de antelación de su cita de FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA comparecencia ante el juez, o de inmediato COUNTY alrecibir esta notificación si la cita de comGENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION parecencia está dentro de un plazo menos CASE NO. 2026 11600 CICI de 7 días; si usted tiene una discapacidad TRUIST BANK, del habla o del oído, llame al 711.

Plaintiff, vs.

ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS JAMIE LYNN LIEHR, et al., NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMADefendant.

CION JUDICIAL To the following Defendant(s): Dated: July 1, 2026 ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES /s/ Brian L. Rosaler CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, By: Brian L. Rosaler AND AGAINST ESTATE OF SHARON Florida Bar No.: 0174882.

KAY LIEHR A/K/A SHARON LIEHR, Attorney for Plaintiff: WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES Brian L. Rosaler, Esquire MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSPopkin & Rosaler, P.A. ES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR 1701West Hillsboro Boulevard OTHER CLAIMANTS Suite 400 ADDRESS UNKNOWN Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES Telephone: (954) 360-9030 CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, Facsimile: (954) 420-5187 AND AGAINST THE LIEHR FAMILY 25-51805 REVOCABLE TRUST OF SEPTEMBER July 9, 16, 2026 26-00477I 8, 2005, A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS TRUSTEES, BENEFICIARIES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS ADDRESS UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 35, REPLAT OF A PORTION OF PELICAN BAY, PHASE IV, UNIT III, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 42, PAGES 157 THROUGH 160, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of you written defenses, if any, to it, on McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Betzy Falgas, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 on or before July 22, 2026, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in 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 demand in the complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 22 day of June, 2026.

LAURA E. ROTH, ESQ. CLERK OF COURT OF VOLUSIA COUNTY (SEAL) By /s/ Jennifer Vazquez As Deputy Clerk MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLP 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Email: AccountsPayable@mccalla.com 26-20009FL July 2, 9, 2026 26-00460I

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 Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii located at 821 E. International Speedway Blvd., Unit 821 in the City of Daytona Beach, Volusia, FL 32118 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 6th day of July, 2026 Terri Slager July 9, 2026 26-00494I

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. 2018 10912 CIDL U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

MIRANDA SMITH, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 18, 2018, and entered in 2018 10912 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and MIRANDA SMITH; BRANDON KLEINKE A/K/A BRANDON S. KLEINKE; R.E. MICHEL COMPANY, LLC F/K/A R.E. MICHEL COMPANY F/K/A R.E. MICHEL COMPANY, INC.; FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION 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 21, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 1, IN BLOCK 1691, OF A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF DELTONA LAKES, UNIT NINE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 28, AT PAGE(S) 112 AND 113, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 1191 S COOPER DR, 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 25 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 18-170920 - EuE July 2, 9, 2026 26-00473I

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER IMPOSITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 170.07, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY THE OAK HILL TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 197.3632(4) (b), FLORIDA STATUTES, BY THE OAK HILL TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE OAK HILL TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of The Oak Hill Town Center Community Development District (“District”) will hold public hearings and a regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. on July 28, 2026, at the Storch Law Firm, 420 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114, to consider the adoption of an assessment roll, the imposition of special assessments to secure proposed bonds on certain benefited lands within the District, and to provide for the levy, collection, and enforcement of the special assessments. The streets and areas to be improved are geographically depicted below and are further described in the District’s Master Capital Improvement Plan, dated May 2026, (“Improvement Plan”). The public hearings are being conducted pursuant to Chapters 170, 190, and 197, Florida Statutes. . A regular meeting of the District will also be held where the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it. All persons interested may ascertain the description of the property to be assessed and the amount to be assessed to each piece or parcel of property at the District Manager’s office located 2300 Glades Road, Suite 410W, Boca Raton Florida 33431 (“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, internal roadways, wastewater and water systems, stormwater systems, off-site roads, landscape, hardscape and irrigation improvements, undergrounding of electric utilities, and other improvements including professional fees and contingency, all as more specifically described in the Improvement Plan (“Improvements”), on file and available during normal business hours at the District Manager’s Office.

The District intends to impose assessments on certain benefited lands within the District in the manner set forth in the District’s Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated May 12, 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 bonds issued to fund the Improvements. As described in more detail in the Assessment Report, the District’s assessments will be levied against certain benefitted lands within the District. The Assessment Report identifies maximum assessment amounts for each land use category currently expected to be assessed. The method of allocating assessments for the Improvements to be funded by the District will initially be determined on an equal assessment per gross acre basis, and will be allocated on an equivalent residential unit (“ERU”) basis at the time that such property is platted, site planned, or subjected to a declaration of condominium. Please consult the Assessment Report for more details.

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 collect sufficient revenues to retire no more than $82,550,000.00 in debt to be assessed by the District, exclusive of fees and costs of collection or enforcement, discounts for early payment, and interest. The proposed schedule of assessments is as follows: Product Type 55’

# of Units 838

ERUs 838

Total Debt Assessment per Unit

Annual Debt Assessment per Unit*

$98,508.35

$9,308.77

*includes estimated county collection fees and early payment discount allowances

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 12, 2026, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference, as the same may be further amended, and on file at the office of the District Manager, c/o Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC, 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 OAK HILL TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: SECTION 1.

Resolution.

SECTION 2.

Recitals stated above are true and correct and by this reference are incorporated into and form a material part of this Assessments shall be levied to defray a portion of the cost of the Improvements.

SECTION 3.

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.

SECTION 4.

The total estimated cost of the Improvements is $60,105,928.00 (the “Estimated Cost”).

SECTION 5.

The Assessments will defray approximately $82,550,000.00, which includes the Estimated Cost, plus financingrelated costs, capitalized interest, a debt service reserve, and contingency.

The manner in which the Assessments shall be apportioned and paid is set forth in Exhibit B, including provisions for SECTION 6. supplemental assessment resolutions.

SECTION 10. The District Manager has caused to be made a preliminary assessment roll, in accordance with the method of assessment 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 SECTION 11. 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 OAK HILL TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT RESOLUTION 2026-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE OAK HILL TOWN CENTER 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

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WHEREAS, the District is empowered by Chapters 170, 190, and 197, 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

With respect to each lien securing the series of bonds, the Assessments shall be paid in not more than thirty (30) annual SECTION 9. 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.

Please note that all affected property owners have the right to appear and comment at the public hearings and meeting and may also file written objections with the District Office within twenty (20) days of issuance of this notice. Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearings or meeting is advised that person will need a record of 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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 11486 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF SALLY KOENIG ULIBARRI, aka SALLY K. ULIBARRI Deceased.

The administration of the estate of SALLY KOENIG ULIBARRI, also known as SALLY K. ULIBARRI, deceased, whose date of death was March 23, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, Florida 327216043. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: July 2, 2026 Signed on this 29 day of April, 2026. /s/ Selina S. Morris SELINA S. MORRIS Personal Representative 3401 E Bayshore Rd., SPC E1 Redwood City, California 94063 /s/ R. Kevin Korey R. Kevin Korey Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 89108 Korey Law, P.A. 595 W. Granada Blvd., Suite A Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: 386-677-3431 Email: kevin@koreylawpa.com Secondary Email: dwargo@koreylawpa.com July 2, 9, 2026 26-00475I

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

There is on file, at the District Records Office, an assessment plat showing the area to be assessed, with certain plans SECTION 8. and specifications describing the Improvements and the estimated cost of the Improvements, all of which shall be open to inspection by the public.

The public hearings and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Florida law.

The public hearings and meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record. There may be occasions when staff or board members may participate by speaker telephone. Any person requiring special accommodations because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at (561) 571-0010 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of The Oak Hill Town Center 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 Master Capital Improvement Plan, dated May 2026, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, as the same may be further amended; and

The Assessments shall be levied, within the District, on all lots and lands adjoining and contiguous or bounding and SECTION 7. abutting 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 (“County”) tax roll by the County Tax Collector.

Alternatively, the District may choose to directly collect and enforce these assessments.

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 13243 CIDL NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

EDWIN DE JESUS AYBAR SUAREZ A/K/A EDWIN AYBAR AND ADA DAMARIS MORALES AND NAYELI MARIE AQUINO A/K/A NAYELI AQUINO, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 09, 2026, and entered in 2025 13243 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the Plaintiff EDWIN DE JESUS AYBAR SUAREZ A/K/A EDWIN AYBAR; NAYELI MARIE AQUINO A/K/A NAYELI AQUINO; ADA DAMARIS MORALES A/K/A ADA D. MORALES; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NAYELI MARIE AQUINO A/K/A NAYELI AQUINO; ISPC, INC. F/K/A THE INDEPENDENT SAVINGS PLAN COMPANY D/B/A ISPC; FIFTH THIRD BANK, N.A.; VICTORIA OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 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 28, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 347, VICTORIA OAKS PHASE B, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 62, PAGES 55 THROUGH 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 462 LIU LN, 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 25 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 25-300611 - NaP July 2, 9, 2026 26-00474I

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.

The District Manager is hereby directed to cause this Resolution to be published twice (once a week for two (2) SECTION 12. consecutive weeks) in a newspaper of general circulation within Volusia County, provided that the first publication shall be at least twenty (20) days before and the last publication shall be at least one (1) week prior to the date of the hearing, and to provide such other notice as may be required by law or desired in the best interests of the District.

SECTION 13.

This Resolution shall become effective upon its passage.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of May 2026.

ATTEST: THE OAK HILL TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT /s/ Cindy Cerbone Secretary/Assistant Secretary

/s/Allen McClimon

Chair/Vice Chair, Board of Supervisors

Exhibit A: Master Capital Improvement Plan, dated May 2026 Exhibit B: Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated May 12, 2026 July 2, 9, 2026

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 11756 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF JUNE C. BATES Deceased.

The administration of the estate of June C. Bates, deceased, whose date of death was January 14, 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. 732.216732.228, 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 July 2, 2026.

Personal Representative: Robert K. Bates 10 Nocoroco Court Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 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 July 2, 9, 2026 26-00464I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-11411-PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF GREGORY B. HEIL, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Gregory B. Heil, deceased, whose date of death was September 6, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand, FL 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 July 2, 2026.

Personal Representative: Matthew Heil 5307 Crosswinds Ct. McLeansville, NC 27301 Attorney for Personal Representative: Cyrus Malhotra Florida Bar No. 0022751 THE MALHOTRA LAW FIRM P.A. 3903 Northdale Blvd., Suite 100E Tampa, FL 33624 Telephone: (813) 902-2119 Fax Number: (727)290-4044 Email: filings@FLprobatesolutions.com Secondary: cortney@FLprobatesolutions.com July 2, 9, 2026 26-00462I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-11613 IN RE: ESTATE OF STAVAN FACEY, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of STAVAN FACEY, deceased, whose date of death was April 20, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043. 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 PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: July 2, 2026.

KIMBERLY JOHNSON Personal Representative 2318 Fern Palm Drive Edgewater, FL 32141 Robert D. Hines, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 0413550 Hines Norman Hines, P.L. 1312 W. Fletcher Avenue, Suite B Tampa, FL 33612 Telephone: 813-265-0100 Email: rhines@hnh-law.com Secondary Email: ntservice@hnh-law.com July 2, 9, 2026 26-00461I

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2026 10179 CIDL NEWREZ LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

LEAH M REDMOND A/K/A LEAH REDMOND, et al., Defendant.

To: LEAH M REDMOND A/K/A LEAH REDMOND 1152 GIOVANNI STREET, DELTONA, FL 32725 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LEAH M REDMOND A/K/A LEAH REDMOND 1152 GIOVANNI STREET, DELTONA, FL 32725 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to-wit: LOT 1, BLOCK 297, 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. has been filed against you and you are required to file a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Betzy Falgas, Esq, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 and file the original with the Clerk of the above- styled Court on or before July 22, 2026 or 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 22 day of June, 2026.

LAURA E. ROTH, ESQ. CLERK OF COURT OF VOLUSIA COUNTY As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) BY: /s/ Jennifer Vazquez Deputy Clerk MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLP 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (231) 248-0420 Email: AccountsPayable@mccalla.com 25-15563FL July 2, 9, 2026 26-00459I

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FOURTH INSERTION SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 2025 13385 CIDL DIVISION: 01 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

SHANTI YAMINAH-DENISE SUTTON, et al, Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 26, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2025 13385 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida in which Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, is the Plaintiff and Shanti Yaminah-Denise Sutton, Eric Darnell Sutton, United States of America Acting through Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Discover Bank, Courtland Park Community Association, Inc., are defendants, the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on online at electronically/online at http:// www.volusia.realforeclose.com, Volusia County, Florida at 11:00AM EST on the July 28, 2026 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: LOT 36, COURTLAND PARK PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 62, PAGES 104 THROUGH

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025 14029 CICI U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR LHOME MORTGAGE TRUST 2024RTL1, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2024-RTL1, Plaintiff, v.

SUNSHINE HOUSING LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; NOVIA BENT, AN INDIVIDUAL; UNKNOWN TENANT #1, UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendant(s), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated June 8, 2026 entered in Civil Case No. 2025 14029 CICI in the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR LHOME MORTGAGE TRUST 2024RTL1, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2024-RTL1, Plaintiff and SUNSHINE HOUSING LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; NOVIA BENT, AN INDIVIDUAL 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 24, 2026 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:.

LOT 26, MAC-JOHN SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 27, PAGE 223, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 5841 Boggs Ford Road, Port Orange, FL 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: 3843.000324 July 2, 9, 2026 26-00456I

109, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 1144 AUGUST SKY DRIVE DELTONA FL 32738 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.

ATTENTION 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., St. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, 386-257-6096, within 2 days of your receipt of this notice. If you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8770.

THIS IS NOT A COURT INFORMATION LINE. To file response please contact Volusia County Clerk of Court, 101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand, Fl 32724, Tel: (386) 736-5907.

Dated this 15 day of June, 2026.

ALBERTELLI LAW P. O. Box 23028 Tampa, FL 33623 Tel: (813) 221-4743 Fax: (813) 221-9171 eService: servealaw@albertellilaw.com By: /s/ Charline Calhoun Florida Bar # 16141 Charline Calhoun, Esq. IN/25-010973 July 2, 9, 2026 26-00450I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025 13620 CICI FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs.

TIMOTHY PATRICK TIGHE; LISA TIGHE; GOODLEAP, LLC, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on May 27, 2026, in Case No. 2025 13620 CICI of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, is Plaintiff, and TIMOTHY PATRICK TIGHE; LISA TIGHE; and GOODLEAP, LLC are Defendants, the Office of Laura E. Roth, Volusia County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash beginning at 11:00 A.M. on-line at www. volusia.realforeclose.com on the 17th day of July, 2026, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 23, PLANTATION ACRES, EXCEPT THE SOUTHERLY 75 FEET THEREOF, AND EXCEPT ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY 125 FEET THAT LIES WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE CENTERLINE OF EDDY LANE AS NOW LAID OUT AS SHOWN IN MAP RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 23, PAGE(S) 69 AND 70, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Also known as: 714 HERBERT ST, PORT ORANGE, FL 32129 together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus funds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes.

Dated the 25th day of June, 2026.

SOKOLOF REMTULLA, LLP Counsel for Plaintiff 1800 NW Corporate Blvd, Suite 302 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Telephone: (561) 507-5252 Facsimile: (561) 342-4842 Primary e-mail: mshapanka@sokrem.com Secondary e-mail: pleadings@sokrem.com By: /s/ Matthew Shapanka Matthew Shapanka, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 52874 Matter No.: 25-02328 July 2, 9, 2026 26-00452I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025 14312 CICI WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF ATLX 2025-RTL1 TRUST, Plaintiff, v.

S.J.T.K ENTERPRISE LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure and Other Relief dated June 24, 2026, issued in and for Volusia County, Florida, in Case No. 2025 14312 CICI, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF ATLX 2025-RTL1 TRUST is the Plaintiff, and S.J.T.K ENTERPRISE LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY and KENOL JOSEPH are the Defendants.

The Clerk of the Court, LAURA ROTH, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, on July 29, 2026, at electronic sale beginning at 11:00 AM, at www. volusia.realforeclose.com the followingdescribed real property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure and Other Relief, to wit: THE SOUTHERLY 20 FEET OF LOT 1 AND THE SOUTHERLY 20 FEET

OF THE EASTERLY 50 FEET OF LOT 2 AND THE NORTHERLY 30 FEET OF THE EASTERLY 100 FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 43, DAYTONA GARDENS, PLAT 6, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 76, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Property Address: 508 S Caroline St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114 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. 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 the ADA Coordinator in advance of the date the service is needed: ADA Coordinator, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

Dated This 26th day of June, 2026.

Respectfully submitted, HOWARD LAW 902 Clint Moore Road, Suite 220 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: (954) 893-7874 Facsimile: (888) 235-0017 Designated Service E-Mail: Pleadings@HowardLaw.com /s/ Matthew B. Klein Matthew B. Klein, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 73529 E-Mail: Matthew@HowardLaw.com 25-000621-1 July 2, 9, 2026 26-00458I

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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 14756 CICI Planet Home Lending, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

Jamie Matthews, et al., Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment and/or Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, entered in Case No. 2025 14756 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 Jamie Matthews; Amy-Lyn Hawk Matthews a/k/a Amy Lyn Hawk Matthews; United States of America on behalf of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 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 21st day of August, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 12, BLOCK 1, PLAT OF SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 26, HODGEMAN’S SURVEY, A/K/A CONRAD SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 4, PAGE(S) 4 AND RE-PLATTED MAP BOOK 14, PAGE 167, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TAX ID: 533937010120 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 assistance. 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 25th 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-F02408 July 2, 9, 2026 26-00457I

THE OAK HILL TOWN CENTER 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 Oak Hill Town Center 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 28, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Offices of Storch Law Firm, 420 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114.

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 community development facilities, services, and improvements within and without the boundaries of the District, to consist of, among other things, sanitary sewer system, water distribution system, reuse water system, stormwater management system, undergrounding of electrical service system, conservation/mitigation areas, on and offsite roadway improvements, landscape, hardscape and irrigation improvements, and/or 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 Manager’s 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 Manager’s 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.

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2025 11827 CICI LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

SARA BETH WALD A/K/A BETH WALD, et al., Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered June 5, 2026 in Civil Case No. 2025 11827 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Volusia County, Deland, Florida, wherein LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC is Plaintiff and Sara Beth Wald a/k/a Beth Wald, et al., are Defendants, the Clerk of Court, LAURA E. ROTH, ESQ., will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.volusia.realforeclose. com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 24th day of July, 2026 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: All that certain land situate in Volusia County, Florida viz: A portion of Lot 9, Assessor’s Subdivision, as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 82, Public Records of Volusia County, Florida, being also a portion of Section 15, Township 16 South, Range 33 East, and more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Southwest corner of said Section 15, thence Easterly along the Southerly line of said Section 15 a distance of 50 feet to the Easterly boundary of Bonk’s Landing Road (a 100 foot road as shown on Bayview Homesites Subdivision Map); thence Northerly along the Easterly boundary of Bonk’s Landing Road and parallel to the Westerly line of said Section 15, a distance of 150 feet; thence Easterly at right angles a distance of 864 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description; thence North and parallel to the West line

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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FOURTH INSERTION 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

SECOND INSERTION

Cindy Cerbone District Manager July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026

NOTICE OF THE DISTRICT’S INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION OF NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

of said Section 15 a distance of 100 feet; thence East and parallel to the Southerly boundary of said Section 15 a distance of 66 feet; thence South and parallel to the Westerly boundary of said Section 15 a distance of 100 feet; thence West and parallel to the South boundary of said Section 15 a distance of 66 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Also known as Lot 48-2, BAYVIEW HOMESITES. Together with an easement for road purposes over and through the Northerly 50 feet to the Southerly 678 feet and the Westerly 50 feet of the Easterly 142 feet of the Northerly 330 feet of the Southerly 818 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 15, less Southerly 12 feet thereof.

Commonly Known As: 1113 Millbrook Avenue, Port Orange, FL 32127 Parcel: 631506020480 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, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114; (386) 257-6096.

Hearing or voice impaired, please call 1 (800) 955-8770. /s/Robyn Katz Robyn Katz, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: MRService@mccalla.com Fla. Bar No.: 146803 25-11313FL July 2, 9, 2026 26-00451I

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

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025 14424 CICI FVX LLC IN TRUST FOR MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

S.J.T.K. ENTERPRISE LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure and Other Relief dated June 17, 2026, issued in and for Volusia County, Florida, in Case No. 2025 14424 CICI, wherein FVX LLC IN TRUST FOR MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff, and S.J.T.K. ENTERPRISE LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY and KENOL JOSEPH are the Defendants.

The Clerk of the Court, LAURA ROTH, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, on July 31, 2026, at electronic sale beginning at 11:00 AM, at www. volusia.realforeclose.com the followingdescribed real property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure and Other Relief, to wit: LOT 8, BLOCK 1, MAINLAND U.R. SUBDIVISION UNIT SEVEN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 26, PAGE 122, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Property Address: 425 Walnut St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114 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. 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 the ADA Coordinator in advance of the date the service is needed: ADA Coordinator, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

Dated This 24th day of June, 2026.

Respectfully submitted, HOWARD LAW 902 Clint Moore Road, Suite 220 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: (954) 893-7874 Facsimile: (888) 235-0017 Designated Service E-Mail: Pleadings@HowardLaw.com /s/ Matthew B. Klein Matthew B. Klein, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 73529 E-Mail: Matthew@HowardLaw.com 25-000620-1 July 2, 9, 2026 26-00455I

26-00432I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2026 10859 PRDL DIVISION: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF JASON ANDREW MCCREERY, Deceased.

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of JASON ANDREW MCCREERY, deceased, by the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721; that the decedent’s date of death was October 14, 2025; that the total value of the estate is $332,421.47 ($300,887.00 exempt property) and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name Address Virginia McCreery 404 Ilex Drive Yorktown, VA 70058 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The petitioner 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 sections 732.216-732.228 Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

The date of first publication of this Notice is July 2, 2026.

Signed by: /s/ Virginia McCreery Virginia McCreery, Petitioner 404 Ilex Drive Yorktown, VA 70058 /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 Petitioner July 2, 9, 2026 26-00463I

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