The Hammock Observer 7-2-26

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‘A’ grade How would you lead? for Flagler Candidates lay out visions for Flagler County at Tiger Bay forum. Schools PAGE 4A

SPIRIT OF AMERICA

Flagler Schools test scores improve in every core subject; district receives an A grade. PAGE 5A

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU? PAGE 1B

INSIDE JULY 4 EVENTS

When to be there, and where to park in Flagler County. PAGE 3B

WALMART’S COMING

Palm Coast planning for traffic impacts of proposed Walmart. PAGE 3A

CONFIRMED

DNA testing confirms identity of woman missing since 2003. PAGE 2A

SERVICE ABOVE SELF Rotary Club of Flagler County installs new president, Ken Costa, and celebrates a year of growth and service. PAGE 4B

NO SUMMERS OFF

Matanzas football team honors fallen heroes with Red, White and Blue Workout. PAGE 9B

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Business......................PAGE 7B Calendar..................... PAGE 3B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 8A McMillan..................... PAGE 9A Public Notices............ PAGE 6C Schools....................... PAGE 5B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate..................PAGE 7B

The scene from a previous Independence Day fireworks celebration at Hammock Beach. “It’s one of the signature events our members and guests look forward to each summer,” said Nicole O’Neill, marketing manager. “Our professional fireworks display lasts approximately 20 minutes, creating a spectacular finale to our America’s 250th Anniversary celebration.” The display is scheduled for members on July 5. Courtesy photo by A.J. Neste

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COPS CORNER JUNE 18

SEAT SWAP 3:29 a.m. — U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway, Flagler County Traffic offense. A traffic stop for speeding led to the arrest of an unlicensed driver after deputies determined the occupants of a vehicle had switched seats before the deputy reached the car. According to the arrest report, a deputy clocked a gray Hyundai traveling 58 mph in a 45 mph zone on U.S. 1. After the vehicle stopped, the deputy noticed it shaking violently “as if multiple people were moving inside the vehicle” before the windows were finally rolled down. The woman sitting in the driver’s seat appeared nervous and told deputies her driver’s license was inside her phone, though both items were later found on the rear passenger floorboard. When questioned, she eventually admitted someone else had been driving the car. Deputies identified the driver as a man who had never been issued a driver’s license. He was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license, issued a

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORMOND STATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Pursuant to Section 190.005(1)(c) and Section 190.046(1)(b), Florida Statutes, the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners hereby provide notice of consideration of a petition submitted by Jere Earlywine, Esq., seeking the amendment of the Ormond Station Community Development District and possible adoption of the following Ordinance titled similar to: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 202308; AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2024-01; AMENDING THE ORMOND CROSSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 190, FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING AND EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT TO INCLUDE A 21.24 ACRE PARCEL AND A 14.39 ACRE PARCEL; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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JUNE 24

‘SECRET AGENT’ 10:33 a.m. — First block of Pinehurst Circle, Ormond Beach Fraud.An 80-year-old Ormond Beach man was scammed out of $23,500 after a suspect posing as a bank representative told him to withdraw the funds and deposit them to a “secret agent” at a Holly Hill convenience store. According to a police report, the man was contacted on June 23 over the phone. He was instructed by the suspect, who told him he was the bank’s “security,” to tell bank employees that the withdrawal was for medical issues. When he arrived at the convenience store that day around 4-5 p.m., a man met him to collect the cash. Police advised the Ormond Beach resident not to send any more cash.

JUNE 25

DRINKING AND SWIMMING 6:41 p.m. — 600 block of Division Ave., Ormond Beach Disorderly intoxication.A call about a large group of teenagers swimming in a park pond ended in the arrest of two drunk Daytona Beach teenagers. According to a police report, a witness was walking on a path near where the juveniles were swimming. Initially, the teens greeted him, but the witness said that a couple of them engaged in a confrontation, during which the teens called him names. He spotted a bottle of alcohol and notified police. Upon officers’ arrival, the teens were still swimming in the pond, which has “no swimming” signs at various locations. One of the teens, a 16-year-old boy, was standing by a bench with an open bottle of whisky. In total, police encountered eight juveniles in or near the water.

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The majority of teens said that the two teenage boys arrested — who are 16 and 17 — were trying to peer pressure them into drinking, even as they refused. They said they didn’t know the teens. Police went to detain the 16-year-old, at which point he tried to run away and was taken down to the ground. Meanwhile, an officer noticed the 17-year-old messing with his backpack; police report he was attempting to hide alcohol. The 17-year-old then approached police and said, “Handcuff me, fam” — though he also then resisted arrest, police report. The boys were taken to the hospital for medical clearance before being taken to the county’s Family Resource Center.

JUNE 29

‘NO BRAKES’ 12:20 p.m. — Cypress Edge Drive area, Palm Coast Narcotics.A bicyclist stopped for running a stop sign was arrested after deputies found suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia in his backpack during a traffic stop in Palm Coast. According to an arrest report, detectives had been watching the man after observing suspicious behavior near a hotel on Kingswood Drive, where he was seen handling jewelry and moving bags before leaving the area on his bicycle. Deputies later stopped him after he failed to stop at a stop sign while leaving the Cracker Barrel area. The man told deputies he did not stop because his bicycle did not have brakes. A K-9 alerted to the odor of narcotics coming from bags attached to the bicycle. Deputies found suspected cocaine, about 7.6 grams of cannabis, a digital scale, plastic baggies and drug paraphernalia, according to the report. The man was arrested and transported to jail.

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All affected units of general-purpose local government and the general public shall be given an opportunity to appear at the hearing and present oral or written comments on the petition. Anyone wishing to express their opinion may attend, telephone 386-313-4009 or write to: Flagler County Planning Department, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Building 2, Bunnell, FL 32110 or email to planningdept@flaglercounty.gov. Copies of the proposal, supporting data and analysis, staff reports and other pertinent information are available for review between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Flagler County Planning & Zoning Dept., 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Building 2, Bunnell, Florida 32110.

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NEWS BRIEFS DNA testing confirms identity of missing Palm Coast woman

The human remains found by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, and others in February have been positively identified as Mary Lou Combs, a Palm Coast woman who went missing in 2003. Combs’ identity was determined following DNA testing. During lab testing by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification, the DNA profile from the remains — located underwater in the Intracoastal Waterway alongside a vehicle and other items belonging to Combs — was compared to previously submitted samples in the Combined DNA Index System database from Combs’ son and two of her siblings. Based on the findings, FCSO detectives confirmed the remains were Combs’, who had been missing for 23 years. “These findings confirmed what we suspected in February, which is that we had finally found Mary Lou Combs after all these years,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. “I want to thank everyone again for their effortson this caseto finally bring Mary Lou’s family some answers after over two decades of uncertainty.”

Palm Coast man takes plea for 10 years of probation Giovanni Curtis, 22, of Palm Coast, who was arrested in Texas by the El Paso Police Department in November 2025 on a Flagler County fugitive warrant following a

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an investigation into child sex crimes, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to two counts of child abuse. On June 24, Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols withheld adjudication and sentenced Curtis to 10 years’ probation as part of a plea agreement. As a condition of his release, Curtis is required to register as a sex offender and will be on sex offender probation, which prohibits unsupervised contact with minors, alcohol consumption, and drug use and limits internet usage during his probation period. “While we do not believe the outcome of this case is fitting for his heinous acts, we support the victims’ wishes in this case and pray they may find comfort and healing now that the legal proceedings are behind them,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “Not going to trial saves the victim from being traumatized again, which is critical for the health, well-being and future of the victim.”

Volusia County issues reminder: No fireworks on the beach With Independence Day on the way, Volusia County Fire Rescue officials are encouraging residents to leave the show to the pros — and keep personal fireworks off the beach. Consumer-grade fireworks are banned on Volusia County’s beaches, where they not only leave a mess, but they can also frighten nesting sea turtles and cause birds to abandon their nests. “The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by watching public displays,” Fire Chief Joe King said. “We caution residents against using fireworks because they can cause fires and injuries when used improperly.” Fireworks injure more than 10,000 people each year, and even sparklers can be dangerous, Chief King noted. They burn at temperatures of 1,200 degrees, which is as hot as a blow torch.

FDOT partners with fire agencies for training in Ormond Beach The Florida Department of Transportation recently partnered with local fire rescue agencies June 20-28

to provide a hands-on training opportunity inside hotels acquired for right of way as part of the Interstate 95 interchange at U.S. 1 improvements project. Prior to the planned demolition of the properties, FDOT coordinated with fire rescue from Volusia County, Flagler County, the City of Ormond Beach, and the City of Holly Hill to conduct real-world training exercises. The training allowed first responders to practice emergency response techniques that cannot be replicated in a classroom or traditional training facilities. “We train the way we operate,” Ormond Beach Fire Capt. Hunter Ramirez said. “Having the opportunity to train alongside several local agencies in a real acquired structure strengthens the relationships and coordination that are critical on emergency scenes. Under our closest unit response agreement, training together helps us operate more efficiently and ultimately provides better service to our communities.” Participating agencies used the buildings to conduct a variety of realistic exercises designed to improve response capability, strengthen interagency coordination, and enhance preparedness for emergencies. Crews practiced responding to simulated fires by advancing hose lines and performing roof ventilation techniques, which involve creating openings to safely release smoke from a building. Because these departments frequently respond together through response agreements, training in a shared environment helps ensure consistent procedures, effective communication, and seamless coordination during real emergencies, “Partnerships like this create benefits beyond transportation,” FDOT District Five Secretary John E. Tyler said. “Before these buildings were removed to make way for critical infrastructure improvements, we wanted to provide additional value to the community. By opening the structures for training, our local first responders gained experience that will help them better serve and protect residents and businesses throughout the region.” The former hotel properties were acquired to support construction of the I-95 interchange at U.S. 1 improvements project.

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Overnight work begins on Palm Coast Parkway resurfacing project Project includes pavement repairs, turn lane extensions along one of Palm Coast’s busiest corridors. RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER

Motorists traveling Palm Coast Parkway overnight will notice construction crews at work after the City of Palm Coast officially launched its long-awaited resurfacing project Monday night. The improvement project will resurface Palm Coast Parkway from U.S. 1 to the Hammock Dunes Toll Bridge while also repairing deteriorating sections beneath the roadway, extending turn lanes at two busy intersections and making other safety improvements. Work is being performed overnight to reduce impacts on traffic and is expected to reach substantial completion by December,

with final completion anticipated in January 2027. Tyler Gibson, a project manager with the city’s Traffic Engineering Department, said the project is designed to do more than simply lay new pavement. “We’ll be resurfacing an inch and a half of asphalt from U.S. 1 to the Hammock Dunes Toll Bridge,” Gibson said. “With this road in particular, we’ve got some areas that have base issues. The base is starting to crumble underneath the asphalt, so we’re going to mill down about 8 inches and put back asphalt base underneath it to give those areas more structure.” Those deeper repairs are intended to address the underlying causes of pavement deterioration rather than simply covering over damaged areas. In addition to resurfacing the roadway, the project includes extending westbound turn lanes at Bridgehaven Drive and Pine Lakes Parkway to improve traffic

Construction crews begin overnight work on the Palm Coast Parkway resurfacing project, which includes roadway repairs, new pavement and traffic improvements.

Construction crews begin overnight work on the Palm Coast Parkway resurfacing project, which includes roadway repairs, new pavement and traffic improvements. Photos courtesy of the City of Palm Coast

flow. Crews will also replace a section of mountable curb with a standard curb along the eastbound side of Palm Coast Parkway west of Florida Park Drive. The contractor began work Monday night after an initial planned start was delayed by one day. Construction will take place entirely during overnight hours. Lane closures are permitted beginning at 8 p.m., with all travel lanes required to reopen by 7 a.m. each day. Gibson said most residents may never actually see crews working. “Hopefully most everybody

will be asleep because everything’s going to be all-night work,” he said. “There’ll be a couple different areas where they’re extending turn lanes on the westbound side, one at Bridgehaven and one at Pine Lakes Parkway.” Drivers traveling through the work zone overnight should expect temporary lane closures, construction lighting and heavy equipment moving along the corridor. “There’ll be some light towers out there, and there’ll be a lane closure,” Gibson said. “They’ll only be working one lane at a time for the most part. There’ll be construc-

tion vehicles moving in and out — as they move down the roadway.” Crews are starting near U.S. 1 and will work east toward the Hammock Dunes Toll Bridge. “The first night or two is going to be a little hectic as far as getting everything in a rhythm,” Gibson said. “But once we get the first couple nights out of the way and get in a rhythm, it goes pretty smooth.” Palm Coast Parkway is one of the city’s most heavily traveled roadways. “When the project wraps up, the roadway will basically be brand new,” Gibson said.

“Palm Coast Parkway serves about 50,000 vehicles a day. It’s the main drag if you’re going anywhere east-west. State Road 100 was done by DOT last year, and now we’re getting Palm Coast Parkway done. Hopefully everybody will appreciate the new road down Palm Coast Parkway.” The City of Palm Coast is advising motorists to slow down in work zones, remain alert for changing traffic patterns and construction equipment, obey posted signage and allow extra travel time when driving through the area during overnight hours.

Palm Coast plans for traffic impacts Town Center traffic improvements of proposed Walmart on SR 100 set to finish, at Royal Palms Pkwy The supercenter is expected to draw shoppers from across Palm Coast, increasing traffic along SR 100. RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER

A proposed Walmart Supercenter along State Road 100 is expected to bring a significant increase in traffic to one of Palm Coast’s busiest commercial corridors, but city officials say they are working with the Florida Department of Transportation to minimize congestion before the project moves forward. The Palm Coast Planning and Land Development Regulation Board recently approved the project’s site plan, with the development still requiring additional reviews before construction can begin. The proposal calls for a Walmart Supercenter on State Road 100 near Seminole

Woods Boulevard, an area that already experiences congestion during peak travel times. Sean Castillo, the city’s traffic engineer, said a retailer of Walmart’s size will naturally generate a large number of vehicle trips but could also change existing travel patterns throughout Palm Coast. “Obviously something like that, when it comes in, it’s going to bring in a lot of traffic,” Castillo said. “Mainly from that area along Seminole Woods and Old Kings and the southern part of Belle Terre.” He said the new store is also expected to attract shoppers who currently drive north to the existing Palm Coast Walmart on Cypress Point Parkway. “It’s also going to redirect folks that live in the E Section and probably the southern P Section that are going to make their way down there instead of driving north,” Castillo said. Castillo acknowledged the development will increase traffic on State Road 100 but

said the city is working closely with FDOT, which maintains the roadway, to identify improvements before the store opens. “We do see a big influx of traffic over there on State Road 100,” Castillo said. “We’re still working with FDOT to work out the details for their access and try to get as many improvements done so we’re not creating a new choke point when we already have choke points at State Road 100 and Belle Terre Parkway and State Road 100 and Seminole Woods Boulevard.”

Walmart will generate a large number of vehicle trips but could also change existing travel patterns throughout Palm Coast.

Improvements target long backups at Royal Palms Parkway while easing congestion at Old Kings Road. RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER

Drivers traveling through Palm Coast’s Town Center should soon experience shorter delays and safer intersections as the city’s latest traffic improvement project nears completion. The project, expected to wrap up by July 2, converts the intersections of Town Center Boulevard and Royal Palms Parkway and Town Center Boulevard and Old Kings Road into multi-way, stop-controlled intersections. Lighted three-way stop signs are being installed at Royal Palms Parkway, while the existing traffic signal at Old Kings Road will operate as a flashing red signal in all directions.

Sean Castillo, the city’s traffic engineer, said the changes were prompted by both resident complaints and traffic data. “The left turn coming off Royal Palms throughout the day is very heavy, especially in the morning,” Castillo said. “It has a tendency to back up anywhere from 500 to 1,000 feet. People are trying to look for gaps, and the gaps aren’t there.” City engineers found that improving the Royal Palms intersection alone would push more vehicles toward Old Kings Road, creating new congestion. As a result, both intersections are being modified simultaneously. Castillo said the project will improve traffic flow while making the intersections safer for pedestrians. “For Royal Palms and Town Center, the people on Royal Palms are going to be able to get through the intersection significantly faster,” Castillo said. “There’s also a trail crossing right there, so people

The intersection of Town Center Boulevard and Royal Palms Parkway. Photo by Rich Carroll

driving on Town Center will have to stop whenever there’s someone there going to cross the roadway.” At Old Kings Road, Castillo said shorter wait times should reduce risky driving behavior. “People aren’t going to have to wait as long to go,” he said. “There’s going to be less of a chance of people going off the road to pass folks that are waiting.”

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‘Responsible growth’ dominates vision of city and county candidates City Council and County Commission hopefuls highlight growth, infrastructure, public safety. RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER

Candidates seeking seats on the Palm Coast City Council and Flagler County Commission shared their visions for the future of the community on June 25 during the Flagler Tiger Bay Club’s candidate forum at the Palm Coast Community Center, outlining priorities that ranged from responsible growth and infrastructure to public safety, economic development and government transparency. The event drew approximately 100 people to the Palm Coast Community Center and was broadcast live on WNZF 94.9 FM while also being livestreamed on YouTube. The forum featured candidates seeking two open Palm Coast City Council seats and two Flagler County Commission seats. Palm Coast Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri is seeking election to the County Commission, while County Commission Chair Leann Pennington is the lone incumbent in the field. Three candidates are running for the Palm Coast City Council District 2 seat: Tony Amaral Jr., Jeani Duarte and Jimmy Hengy. Four candidates are running for the District 4 seat: Dylana “Dee” Galery, John Kvederis, Ramon Marrero and Darlene Shelley. The District 3 City Coun-

cil seat was not part of the forum. Former Councilman Ray Stevens, who resigned shortly after winning election in November 2024 because of health issues, was automatically reelected after qualifying as the only candidate for the seat. On the county side, Greg Feldman, Pontieri and Raymond Royer are running for the District 2 County Commission seat. Pennington faces Anna Jones and Drew Moss in District 4. Write-in candidate Denise Calderwood also participated in the forum, while Moss, though invited, did not participate and was in the audience. Candidates each received 90 seconds for opening remarks before answering questions from a panel on growth, flooding, transportation, taxes, economic development and public safety. They later concluded the evening with closing statements summarizing why they believe voters should support their campaigns. DISTRICT 2 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Tony Amaral Jr. opened by emphasizing his lifelong connection to Palm Coast, noting he has lived in the community for 43 years and operates a small business. Amaral said residents should elect someone who understands the city’s history and has firsthand knowledge of the challenges created by rapid growth. He acknowledged that Palm Coast continues to struggle with traffic, transportation and infrastructure, but said those problems can be solved

Left to right: Palm Coast City Council District 2 candidate Tony Amaral Jr. and write-in Flagler County Commission District 4 candidate Denise Calderwood.

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by leaders willing to work together and rely on facts instead of politics. Amaral urged voters to choose someone they trust to enter City Hall “confidently, knowing the information, having the data.” In his closing remarks, Amaral again stressed trust and preparation, telling voters that informed, data-driven leadership is needed to help Palm Coast navigate future growth while attracting higher-paying jobs and improving residents’ quality of life. Jeani Duarte introduced herself as a retired mother of six, grandmother and 10-year Palm Coast resident. She said her campaign centers on identifying the root causes of Palm Coast’s problems rather than repeating mistakes that have contributed to today’s challenges. Duarte listed transparency, accountability, consistency and ethical conduct as the foundation of her platform. She also identified the city charter, data centers, water infrastructure and fiscal responsibility among her top priorities, saying the city must live within its means before taking on additional debt. “We need to be responsible for what we have before we bond ourselves for even

Left to right: Palm Coast City Council District 2 candidate Jeani Duarte, Flagler County Commission District 2 candidate Greg Feldman and Palm Coast City Council District 4 candidate Dylana “Dee” Galery during Thursday’s Flagler Tiger Bay Club candidate forum. Photos by Richard Carroll

more,” Duarte said. During her closing statement, Duarte returned to those same themes, saying Palm Coast residents deserve a government that follows its charter, operates transparently and exercises greater fiscal restraint before pursuing new projects. Jimmy Hengy said he retired to Palm Coast after spending decades owning businesses in South Florida. Having witnessed both thoughtful planning and uncontrolled growth, Hengy said he immediately recognized similar warning signs after moving to Flagler County. He described himself as a concerned resident rather than a politician and pointed to water infrastructure as one of Palm Coast’s most pressing challenges. “I’m a concerned resident. I’m not a politician, I’m not a builder, developer,” Hengy said. Closing the evening, Hengy said infrastructure must remain the city’s top priority while urging residents to decide what kind of community Palm Coast should become. He called for addi-

tional economic development, particularly technology jobs, while preserving wildlife, green space and the natural character that attracted so many residents. DISTRICT 4 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Dylana “Dee” Galery said Palm Coast deserves leaders who listen, communicate openly and place residents first. A University of Central Florida graduate with a political science degree, Galery said growing up in a military family taught her service, integrity and accountability. She said Palm Coast has an opportunity to continue growing while protecting quality of life through investments in infrastructure, public safety and business recruitment. “My campaign is about bringing people together, listening to every voice and making decisions that put our community first,” she said. She reinforced that message during her closing statement, saying leadership is not about having all the answers but about listening, making decisions based on facts

Left to right: Palm Coast City Council District 2 candidate Jimmy Hengy, Flagler County Commission District 4 candidate Anna Jones and Palm Coast City Council District 4 candidate John Kvederis.

and remaining accountable to residents. She pledged to represent all of Palm Coast, not just District 4, if elected. John Kvederis described himself as a lifelong Palm Coast resident who returned home after years of traveling and starting a business. He said the city’s changes became obvious upon returning, noting that natural areas he enjoyed as a child had disappeared and flooding now affects his family’s neighborhood. “My old tree fort’s gone, and my mom’s house now floods,” Kvederis said, presenting himself as both a businessman and a neighbor concerned about Palm Coast’s future. Kvederis closed by emphasizing practical leadership focused on solving growthrelated issues while protecting neighborhoods and preserving the quality of life longtime residents remember. Ramon Marrero told attendees he has spent 18 years serving the community through nonprofit organizations, churches and volunteer work after retiring. He said Palm Coast’s next chapter will require integrity, hard work and community involvement, adding that his experience building nonprofit organizations has prepared him for public office. During his closing remarks, Marrero again emphasized integrity and service, asking voters to give him the opportunity to help guide Palm Coast through its continued growth. Darlene Shelley said her family chose Palm Coast because of its beaches, natural beauty and promise of a peaceful place to retire.

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Left to right: Flagler County Commission District 2 candidate Theresa Pontieri, Flagler County Commission District 2 candidate Raymond Royer and Palm Coast City Council District 4 candidate Darlene Shelley.

Instead, she said, explosive growth has created flooding, traffic congestion, utility challenges and rising costs for residents. Shelley pointed to 35 years in leadership with The Home Depot and her family’s business, describing herself as “a problem solver” rather than a politician. She pledged to advocate for smart growth, fiscal responsibility, transparency and public safety. She returned to those themes in her closing statement, describing Palm Coast as being “at a crossroads.” Shelley pledged to oppose “growth at any cost,” cut wasteful spending, improve transparency and ensure infrastructure keeps pace with development while putting residents’ safety and quality of life first. COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 2

Greg Feldman highlighted his 47-year career in law enforcement, saying he hopes to continue a lifetime of public service on the County Commission. The retired assistant police chief said his family remains deeply connected to Flagler County through his two sons, who serve as firefighter-paramedics. Feldman said he understands the needs of Palm

Coast, Bunnell, western Flagler County and the Hammock, and believes those perspectives will help him make balanced decisions. His closing remarks focused on experience, public safety and listening to residents, saying decades spent serving the public have prepared him for county leadership. Theresa Pontieri pointed to four years on the Palm Coast City Council, including two years as vice mayor, highlighting accomplishments involving public safety, infrastructure and economic development. The attorney and mother said she is equally proud of initiatives she believes she prevented from moving forward after conducting extensive research. “I’ve really been proud of what I’ve been able to protect our residents from,” Pontieri said. Closing the evening, Pontieri said she would continue putting residents ahead of special interests while maintaining the transparency and bold leadership she said have defined her time on the City Council. Raymond Royer introduced himself as a Navy veteran, retired firefighter and independent candidate. He said decades of military service, union leadership

and public safety work have prepared him to serve Flagler County while improving affordability for working families. Royer concluded by saying local government should focus less on outside influences and more on local residents, adding that affordability remains one of the county’s biggest issues. COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 4

Anna Jones said living in nationally recognized master-planned communities gave her firsthand experience with successful growth management. She argued that roads, schools and infrastructure should always precede development while emphasizing fiscal accountability and long-term planning. “We all moved here for the beauty and quality of life that are now at risk of being lost,” Jones said. Jones echoed that message in her closing statement, saying Flagler County must preserve what makes it special while ensuring infrastructure remains concurrent with future development. Leann Pennington highlighted nearly three decades in banking, investigations and corporate strategy, saying accountability and making

decisions based on facts have shaped her leadership. She identified public safety and conservation as her two biggest priorities, pointing to millions of dollars secured for land preservation while noting the county has reduced tax rates, increased reserves and paid down debt. “Safe communities don’t just develop out of pure luck. They take strategy,” Pennington said. During her closing remarks, Pennington said experience matters as the county faces significant financial and growth challenges, pledging to continue emphasizing fiscal discipline, collaboration and public safety. Write-in candidate Denise Calderwood also participated in the forum. Calderwood said she entered the race to give a voice to residents struggling with affordability while stressing government accountability and preserving Flagler County’s natural resources. She also highlighted decades of civic involvement, grant writing and community organizing. Closing the evening, Calderwood again urged residents to become engaged in local government, emphasizing community partnerships, accountability and voter participation. As the nearly two-hour forum concluded, candidates made one final appeal to voters, but despite differences in experience and policy proposals, many shared common themes. Nearly every candidate spoke about responsible growth, improving infrastructure, protecting the community’s quality of life and restoring public trust in local government. Forum organizers thanked the candidates and audience members for participating, saying the goal of the event was to help residents become better-informed voters before the Aug. 18 primary election.

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The Florida Department of Education released its school and district grades on Wednesday, July 1, and Flagler Schools reached A status for the first time since 2019. The district has improved in every subject area in the 2025-26 school year, according to test results released Friday, June 26, by the Florida Department of Education. Flagler Schools had expected to be A district. Superintendent LaShakia Moore told the Observer last week that according to district calculations, Flagler surpassed the threshold to receive an A grade. “We don’t assign grades, so we await for the state to release them, but based on our calculations we needed 25 points to be rated an A school district and we are projecting [that we’ll get] 53 points,” she said. The district has achieved a pass rate equal or higher than the state average in every subject area except one, according to the test results released by FLDOE, Flagler Schools announced in a press release. “We’ve improved in every core area, in math, science, social studies and ELA,” Moore told the Observer. While Flagler County has improved, so has the whole state. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that for the first

Flagler Schools’ results vs. state Flagler’s ELA pass rates increased by 5 points to 63%, 2 points higher than the state average of 61%. The district’s math pass rates increased by 3 points to 64%, 3 points higher than the state average. Grade 5 science pass rates increased overall by 3 points to 61%, 1 point higher than the state average. Grade 8 science pass rates increased by 6 points to 60%, 3 points higher than the state average.Biology end-of-course pass rates increased by 5 points to 76%, 2 points higher than the state average. Civics end-of-course pass rates increased by 3 points to 74%, 2 points behind the state average. U.S. History endof-course pass rates increased by 3 points to 73%, equal to the state average.

time ever, more than 60% of Florida students performed on or above grade level in both English language arts and math. “These results are a testament to the hard work and dedication that students and staff have continued to show year after year,” Moore said in the press release. “A major contributing factor was our continuous improvement cycles.”

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BRIAN MCMILLAN PUBLISHER

I attended the Flagler County Rotary installation banquet on June 25 and sat by a friend. I’m a new member, and he asked why I decided to join. I thought for a minute of all the good reasons, but I eventually realized it was mostly because one person invited me. Seemingly reading my

mind, my friend admitted that he had been planning to step away from Rotary but decided to stay because he wanted to support one person. Both of us were referring to Michelle Bartlome. As president of the Rotary Club of Flagler County this year, she helped grow the group by over 20%. One small reason she made such a difference in the club is that she added her own fifth pillar to the club’s four-pillar mantra: fun. Michelle radiates goodness and fun. If she is involved and leading a cause, you can trust that it’s a worthy one. If she’s president of a club and asks

you to join, you join. She is an example of a leader who makes a difference. A cool moment, too: She passed the gavel to her father, Ken Costa, who will be president next. (See Page 4B.) NEGOTIATING WITH AN 8-YEAR-OLD

June 28, 2026 I pay my children $20 for mowing our lawn. That might not be enough, since they’re mostly stepping down from the position, one by one. I mowed most of it yesterday, and my final willing employee, 8-year-old Luke, mowed about 1/4 of it. He asked if he could have the full $20. Here’s how the conversation went: Brian: No, I was thinking less.

Luke: $15? Brian: Less. Luke: $10? Brian: Yes, sure. Luke: How about $12? Brian: No, how about $10. Luke: Or we could compromise: $11. That way, you still get to keep $9. I have to admit, I was about to give him $11 for mowing 1/4 of the lawn, just as a reward for his negotiating tactics, which included some creativity at the end. But then another voice came from the other room from someone I hadn’t known was listening but who is always aware that I might be taken advantage of in negotiations. Hailey: No, Luke. He said $10. Email brian@ observerlocalnews.com.

We can’t afford a property tax cut Dear Editor: Kudos to Lacy Martin on her article (April 25) regarding property tax cut. She hit the nail on the head! I am a senior living on a fixed income and I still don’t think we should have a property tax cut. I had even emailed DeSantis back a while ago and asked him how he planned to compensate for the loss of that money, and I never received an answer. She is 100% correct and she pointed everything out incredibly well. PAT BARILE Palm Coast

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MY VIEW PHILIP WHITE

How I learned about the bombing of my father’s ship in WWII Community is invited to Family History Fair on Aug. 1, in DeLand, to learn how to do family research for free.

PHILIP WHITE GUEST WRITER

I have been working regularly doing family history research using FamilySearch. org for more than eight years. I started dabbling in family history work many years before that to learn about the bombing of my father’s ship, the USS West Virginia, at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Lt. j.g. Frederic H. White was an assistant damage control officer on the battleship. He later told me he was wearing dress whites that Sunday morning when a bomb hit the ship on the deck just below where he was standing. The explosion knocked him onto the gun turret below where he was standing and literally knocked him out of

his shoes. The next shell hit his shoes. When I enter his name in FamilySearch.org, there are 17 principal records, including my mother. Many of those records have links to other sources. In continuing my research, I have been able to download my father’s official U.S. Navy testimony of his duties, responsibilities and events concerning the bombing. I used ChatGPT to learn so much more. The two people on the bridge of the historical photo on this page were Dorris Miller, a mess attendant second class, and Lt. j.g. Fred White, on the right. When Miller’s duty station was destroyed, Lt. White ordered him to the bridge to assist the mortally wounded Capt. Bennion off the bridge. Miller and White then moved forward to man the anti-aircraft guns aft of the conning tower. Lt. White taught Miller how to shoot the gun and later fed ammunition to Miller as he continued to shoot using all the available ammunition. Then the two moved wounded sailers to safety away from burning fuel. Lt. White was instrumental in his write-up of the events to recognize Mess Attendant

Dorris Miller’s devotion to duty and his bravery, heroism and gallantry during combat. The result was Dorris Miller becoming the first Black recipient of the Navy Cross, the second highest military decoration behind only the Medal of Honor. I am so excited to learn more history of my father and members of the White family. So far we have data going back 18 generations to Sir John White I, born in England in 1412. As I learn more about my heritage I realize I am the product of all those prior generations, and I seek to learn more about my ancestors. When I meet new people, I usually ask them about their family: “What do you know about your grandparents and great grandparents? Do you want to learn more? I know several expert consultants who can assist you in doing just that.” We are putting on a free Community Family History Fair on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the DeLand Stake Center, 1345 Aquarius Ave., DeLand. It will teach you about using the free FamilySearch.org and doing family history research. We are also working together with America 250 to celebrate unity, heritage and progress by inviting individ-

Captain Frederic H. White Jr. White. White was a lieutenant junior grade when the USS West Virginia was bombed at Pearl Harbor. Courtesy photo

uals, families, and communities to remember, discover and add their own stories. FamilySearch.org encourages people everywhere to add what they know so “Together We Build America’s Story.” Many people I have talked to locally know family stories; however, they are not sure where the stories came from. Many times, researching ancestors’ lives reveals new stories and sources. This effort ensures family members, local stories and ancestor stories contribute to the broad, diverse fabric of America’s national story. You can start doing your own research by signing in to FamilySearch.org or visiting one of our three local

Family Search Centers. You can search for “Family Search Center near me.” Lastly, if you know of any local organizations, groups or businesses that would benefit from adding depth, color and humanity through family stories, please pass on the invitation to the Community Family History Fair. Philip White is the Bunnell Ward Temple and Family History Leader, of The Church

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The USS West Virginia on Dec. 1, 1941. Courtesy of Philip White

MY VIEW CHAD RAYMOND

Forcing a tax correction doesn’t destroy a city. Here’s the missing math. ‘Let’s roll local government revenues back to the highly sustainable levels of just a few years ago.’

CHAD RAYMOND GUEST WRITER

I read Lacy Martin’s recent My View column, “Before we vote on property tax cut, we deserve answers,” with great interest. I have great respect for Lacy and admire her courage to speak out on her beliefs. While I agree that local voters deserve clear answers before heading to the ballot box this November, I believe the current public debate is missing the most critical question of all. Before we buy into the narrative that our cities and counties will collapse or suffer significant financial hardship if Amendment 3 passes, we

need to ask: Why is a system that worked seamlessly for decades suddenly labeled a financial emergency today? My perspective comes from deep local roots. I am a born-and-raised Florida native, a 20-year resident of Palm Coast, and this is where my wife and I are currently raising our two boys. I served our nation for over 20 years in the Air Force and Air Force Reserves, retiring as a chief master sergeant where I oversaw large-scale budget operations. I also spent a decade working directly within Volusia County government in law enforcement. I have seen firsthand how public budgets operate, how easily they can spiral out of control, and where institutional waste hides. Furthermore, as a secondgeneration real estate appraiser, I have walked through thousands of homes in Flagler County. I talk to our neighbors at their kitchen tables during some of the most stressful financial moments of their lives — families refinancing just to keep up with bills, cover soaring insurance premium increases, handle emergency roof repairs, or

make agonizing decisions on how to care for aging parents. In all my years working locally, I have never seen our residents under such extreme financial strain. Affordability has been stretched past its absolute limit. What I am seeing right now is a local tax system that has become entirely disconnected from this daily reality. To understand why we need this change, it helps to address the glaring elephant in the room that none of the existing articles or posts seem to answer: We did it before, so why can’t we do it again? Look at the historical relationship between home values and tax protections in our state. When Florida updated the homestead exemption to $25,000 in 1980, the state’s median home price was around $89,300. That meant 28% of a standard home’s value was completely shielded from local taxes. When it was updated to $50,000 in 2008, the median price was roughly $185,000 —protecting a healthy 27% of a family’s primary asset. This history shows that a meaningful tax shield was always intended

to be a baseline feature of Florida homeownership. Fast forward to 2026. The median home price in Florida has skyrocketed to over $410,000, yet that baseline homestead exemption remains frozen at $50,000. Today, our tax shield has eroded to an abysmal 12% of an average home’s value. Because the exemption sat completely stagnant while property values and tax bills doubled over the last five years, local governments have experienced an unprecedented financial windfall. Statewide property tax revenues have drastically outpaced standard consumer inflation — and economic reports show this growth has easily outrun municipal inflation and the rising industrial costs local governments face. To make matters worse, we are trapped in a system penalizing homeowners even when the market cools. On my own property record card this year, Flagler County noted that my home’s market value actually decreased. Yet, due to the state’s counterintuitive “recapture rule,” my taxable value was hiked anyway. How can we tell

working-class families and retirees on fixed incomes that they must pay higher taxes for an asset that is worth less on paper? Opponents argue that expanding the exemption to $250,000 will “starve” municipal budgets. But the math tells a different story. Forcing a tax correction doesn’t destroy a city; it simply rolls local government revenues back to the highly sustainable levels they operated on just a few years ago. Furthermore, Amendment 3 explicitly protects funding for public schools and mandates that remaining revenues must prioritize core needs like police, fire and infrastructure. If our state and local governments successfully operated for 40-plus years when the homestead exemption protected over a quarter of a home’s value, why is it suddenly a financial catastrophe to bring things back to the way they were? In part, the long-term solution lies in proactive economic diversification.There are many ways in which our experienced local leaders can adapt, but for too long,

Flagler County has relied almost entirely on a residential tax base. Now more than ever, the county must work diligently and partner with our municipal leaders in the City of Palm Coast, Bunnell, and Flagler Beach to develop impactful commercial and industrial options. Expanding our economic development will bring the alternative revenue sources necessary to sustain our unavoidable future growth without placing the entire burden on the backs of local homeowners. People move to Florida to build a good quality of life. Property taxes should not be the reason our neighbors are priced out of their own backyards. As Florida voters, Amendment 3 is our opportunity to demand structural balance, rein in runaway spending, and protect the financial sanctuary of true homeownership. I’ll be voting “Yes” in November, and I encourage my neighbors to look at the real math and do the same. Chad Raymond is a state certified residential real estate appraiser living and working in Palm Coast.

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I am a descendent of an American Revolutionary War patriot that through his heroism fought to help establish the United States of America. Honoring his sacrifice and those that helped to create the principles of Liberty and our Constitutional Republic are important aspects of the American Spirit. The Spirit of America can mean many things. A large part of my American Spirit is to be thankful for all the freedoms we enjoy every day by honoring those that have served our country with their, time, treasure, and above all, their lives for these freedoms. As a member and president of the DaytonaOrmond Chapter – Sons of the American Revolution, I and its members pledge to reaffirm the American Spirit by honoring our Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, and educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our country.

The attempt to define the Spirit of America has been a philosophical puzzle ever since 1776. To me, the Spirit of America is the continued attempt to perfect the union. Will it ever be perfect? No, but we keep trying because securing the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity is a quest that cannot be abandoned. What is the Spirit of America? We asked our community to weigh in, and here are their responses. — BRIAN MCMILLAN, PUBLISHER

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KELLY CRUMLEY, 65 President of the DaytonaOrmond Chapter of the “Sons of the American Revolution”

CAPT. JAMES ORMOND CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Fifty years ago, the Spirit of America awakened us with patriotism and pride. In 1975, we perceived that we lost the first war in many generations. We were also rebounding from everything wrong that happened following the bungled burglary of the Democratic National Party in the now notorious Watergate scandal. We awakened with a new spirit and a new vision for American exceptionalism. We had been to the moon several times, such that it was old news and we needed a new national rallying call. Let’s go to Mars, we said, and we did. Let’s develop reusable spacecraft that will lower the cost per kilo of putting stuff in space. Without perfect success, our shoulders became more broad, where private explorers could exploit those achievements to drive down the price of space commerce. The British brought the first commercial jet airliner to market, the Comet, which was grounded after several fatal incidents. American defense contractor Boeing, with extensive jet experience, brought safe jet air travel to everyone, after a few barrel rolls with a prototype 707 over a Washington lake with a large audience including airline CEOs in 1958. If you know anyone over 67 years old, they were born before the intercontinental jet age. An early jet age travel joke was breakfast in New York, lunch in Chicago, dinner in San Francisco, luggage in Peoria. A huge part of the punch line at that time, lost on

ca’s great social experiment as we consist of different races, ethnicities, religions and socioeconomic levels. Despite our diverse backgrounds, we band together for the common good. We at times may argue and even fight amongst ourselves like families will do but, when the time comes, under the most exigent and dire circum-

stances we fight, are maimed and even die for each other. I can think of no finer example of the success of America at 250 years young. Semper Fidelis, JEROME L. DIMENNA, JR., MAJOR, USMC (RET.) Palm Coast

Opportunity and perseverance

Service To the Daughters of the Captain James Ormond Chapter of DAR, the Spirit of America is a living promise. We honor our American Revolutionary War Patriots through nonpartisan and apolitical service by actively supporting local literacy programs, providing scholarships to young people with a keen understanding of citizenship and commitment to America, preserving historic landmarks, and supporting candidates for citizenship. While we share a timeless bond tracing our lineage back to those who fought for and won our independence 250 years ago, we recognize and support today’s veterans and active-duty military. This deep love of country unites us as we carry forward a shared responsibility to build a better tomorrow upon the enduring values of our forefathers.

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Respect I believe the American flag is a representation of the Spirit of America. A feeling of being proud, showing respect for our country and knowing what the flag is. As a veteran, I saw not so many “nice” things during my service. Injured service men with very grotesque wounds. My generation gave up so much. I used to keep Chickleta in my pocket and chew just to keep my mind off of my surroundings. The spirit of America is being grateful; honoring the men and women who serve our country; and the foundation of values set for our country. That is what the Spirit of America means to me. DEE HARDEMAN, 102 Ormond Beach

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, I reflect on what the Spirit of America means to me. It is a spirit built on freedom, opportunity, resilience, and hope. America is a nation where people from different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs can come together and pursue their dreams. The Spirit of America is found in hardworking people who show up every day to provide for their families, support their communities, and help one another through difficult times. It is seen in the courage of those who have served our country, the determination of those who built businesses and homes, and the generosity of neighbors who lend a helping hand when it is needed most. To me, the American spirit is also about perseverance. Throughout our history, our nation has faced challenges and hardships, yet Americans continue to move forward with optimism and faith in a better future. We learn from our past, embrace new opportunities, and strive to leave a stronger country for the next generation. Most importantly, the Spirit of America is about the freedom to live our lives, raise our families, and pursue happiness in our own way. It is about celebrating both our individual achievements and our shared values of liberty, justice, and equality. As we mark 250 years of our nation’s history, I am grateful for the opportunities America has provided and proud of the people who continue to shape its future. The Spirit of America lives on in every citizen who works hard, dreams big, and believes that tomorrow can be better than today. It is a spirit worth celebrating, preserving, and passing on for generations to come. JOANNA MAPLE, 57 Flagler

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My ancestors were actively involved in the founding of America, so the Spirit of America runs through my blood and spirit. 10 generations ago, my cousin William Hooper, signed the Declaration of Independence and my Grandfather (10 generations ago), George Godfrey, served as a Brigadier General in the Revolution. As a proud member of the Son’s of the American Revolution, I’m proud to be an American! RICK STALY Flagler County Sheriff

us today, is that mere decades prior, this was a journey of many months and great peril. I am genuinely concerned about youth who have their attention buried in their personal devices. But I am equally inspired by young people like Avery who learns cursive writing because we need to be able to read historical documents. Fifty years ago I was perched on an apartment rooftop in Manhattan at West 158th St. and Riverside Drive watching the largest gathering of tall ships most Americans had ever seen on the Hudson River. Six million people gathered to witness that. That was cool. What’s coming in the next half century will be so much more amazing! The Spirit of America is our unique ability to recover from disappointment, dream bigger than our circumstances, and pass that confidence to the next generation. ROLAND CLEE Flagler Beach

Equality

The Spirit of America is not a finished monument; it is a promise in motion. At its heart lies a radical proposition first etched into our national consciousness in 1776: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Today, the true measure of that spirit is how widely we cast that net. To truly honor this foundation, America must be a place where all people and all ideas are welcome. True freedom means every individual can enjoy life as exactly who they are, entirely free from fear. In this landscape of liberty, identity — whether it is race, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, or political alignment — does not alter a person’s worth. Everyone stands on equal footing. However, equality cannot merely be an abstract ideal; it requires active stewardship. We must constantly look inward to recognize, reduce, and eliminate the barriers — both conscious and subconscious — that restrict certain segments of our society from accessing success. True liberty cannot thrive if some are held back by invisible ceilings or systemic hurdles. We must intentionally open doors so that the American dream is accessible to everyone. This brings us to the core of our civic structure. As the Declaration reminds us, governments are instituted among people, “deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” In the American spirit, the power dynamic is crystal clear: We do not serve the government; the government serves the people. Consequently, we do not bow to any elected official. No title, no office, and no platform elevates a leader above the citizenry. They are not royalty or rulers; they are temporary custodians of public trust, hired by the ballot and elected strictly to serve. The Spirit of America lives in this continuous, messy, and beautiful push toward a more perfect union — one where a vast diversity of thought and identity is embraced as our greatest strength, and where our leaders always answer to the people. BRAD WEST, 54 Palm Coast

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Hope

When I think about the Spirit of America, I think about people. I think about the volunteers who show up week after week because they care about their community. I think about veterans whose service reminds us that freedom is never guaranteed. I think about teachers, artists, gardeners, and neighbors who quietly make life better for the people around them. To me, that’s where the Spirit of America lives.

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Working in a museum, I’m reminded every day that history is really a collection of stories. Some are inspiring. Some are difficult. All of them have something to teach us. When we take the time to learn about the people who came before us, we gain a better understanding of who we are and who we want to become. I also believe the Spirit of America is deeply connected to creativity. The freedom to express ourselves and share our ideas is foundational to America.

For 250 years, Americans have been asking big questions and challenging old ideas. We don’t always agree on the answers, but the ability to have those conversations is one of our greatest strengths. Whether through art, music, literature, innovation, or community service, Americans have always found ways to turn challenges into opportunities and dreams into reality. For me, the Spirit of America is hope. It’s resilience. It’s freedom. And it’s

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the belief that each of us has the ability — and the responsibility — to help build a brighter future for the next generation. As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, I hope we celebrate the people who strengthen our communities every day and remember that the future of our country is shaped by the choices we make together. STEPHANIE MASON-TEAGUE Ormond Beach

Freedom

United States of America: 250 years old because of the Spirit of America. The United States Flag, The United States Army Flag, The United States Marine Corps Flag, The United States Navy Flag, The United States Air Force Flag, The United States Space Force Flag and The United States Coast Guard Flag.

At the age of nearly a century, I realize how very lucky I have been in so many ways! Great parents, M Ed at Stetson, and many adventures have contributed to who I am today! I ride my bike 4 miles every day up and down hills where I live with my honey of 86! We dance to “Fireball” at Moose so that freedom — where that Spirit exists — ­ is my “American dream!”

JEFF KINGDON Chairman of Flagler County Veterans Advisory Council

JOANNE ZIMMERMAN, 93 Ormond Beach

Optimism and opportunity I believe the Spirit of America can be summed up in the words opportunity and optimism. Opportunity is the common factor that the Spirit of American was founded on, from emigrants coming to America to escape oppression and persecution for their beliefs whether those beliefs were religious or political. All those early emigrants put everything on the line because they had the opportunity to pursue their dreams. That optimism led to the settlement of towns, cities and states across the country in spite of hardships and barriers which the early Americans endured and overcame. That belief in opportunity has endured in the face of wars, depressions and political upheavals. The American Civil War tested America’s belief in opportunity but American emerged from that war and in spite of the death and destruction came together to create a stronger union and country. The second ingredient of the American Spirit can be seen in the optimism that Americans have about their country. Americans

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have seen the country go through multiple challenges that could lessen or erase the optimism that has characterized this country since the early settlers and emigrants arrived. Multiple wars and internal strife has tested the optimism of Americans and we have responded with optimism intact. Americans have emerged from these challenges with a sense of purpose, resilience and determination to forge ahead. I believe that these two characteristics, opportunity and optimism, form the core of the American Spirit. Both have been challenged multiple times in the history of this nation from wars, natural disasters, political division and depressions and both are still alive and vibrant. FRANK FARMER, 84 Ormond Beach

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LOCAL EVENTS FRIDAY, JULY 3

FIRST FRIDAY GARDEN WALK When: 10-11 a.m. Where: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast Details: Join a ranger the First Friday of every month for a garden walk. Learn about the history of Washington Oaks while exploring the gardens. Walk is approximately one hour. No registration required. Park entry fee applies. FLAGLER BEACH FIRST FRIDAY When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Veterans Park, 105 S. 2nd St., Flagler Beach Details: Enjoy community, music and vendors. Entertainment will be provided by Soulfire.

SATURDAY, JULY 4

COMMUNITY CHORUS OF PALM COAST: ‘LET FREEDOM RING’ When: 1 p.m. Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive N., Palm Coast Details: Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United Sates with this free concert by the Community Chorus of Palm Coast. The group will perform the “Armed Forces Medley, “Star Spangled Banner, “America the Beautiful” and more. Visit STARS AND STRIPES PARADE When: 9 a.m. Where: A1A, from 6th Street North to 6th Street South, Flagler Beach Details: Presented by the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach, this parade will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. It is part of the United Flagler Fourth festivities. UNITED FLAGLER 4TH: FIREWORKS OVER THE RUNWAYS When: 5-10 p.m. Where: Flagler Executive Airport, 201 Airport Road, Palm Coast Details: The City of Palm

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Coast, in partnership with the Flagler County Government, Flagler Beach, and Bunnell, invites residents and visitors to come together for the 2026 United Flagler Fourth Community Celebration. This fireworks event will feature food trucks, vendors, a beer garden, children’s activities and live entertainment. A reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place at 6:30 p.m., following a performance of the National Anthem. At 7 p.m., spectators can cheer on contestants in the first-ever United Flagler Fourth Hot Dog Eating Competition, presented by Hot Diggity Dogs & Shakes. Free.

TUESDAY, JULY 7

PADDLE INTO ADVENTURE! When: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd. Flagler Beach Details: Take this two-hour guided kayak tour, presented by the Friends of Gamble Rogers State Park. All skill levels over the age of 12 welcome. Registration is a donation of $50 per person; $25 if bringing your own kayak. Space is limited. Call 386-517-2086 to register. As part of the Patriotic Paddle celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary, save $5 per person off the regular registration price.

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 to reserve your spot.

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: The City of Palm

Flagler’s July 4 festivities feature Flagler Beach parade, Fireworks Over the Runways The 2026 United Flagler Fourth Celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, July 3, with First Friday at Veterans Park in Flagler Beach. The Stars and Stripes Parade, presented by the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach, follows at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4. The parade will follow its traditional route along A1A in Flagler Beach from Sixth Street North to Sixth Street South. Public entry to Fireworks Over the Runways at Flagler Executive Airport begins at 5 p.m. on July 4. The event will feature food trucks, vendors, a beer garden, children’s activities and live entertainment on the main stage. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and settle in for an evening of entertainment leading to the fireworks display at 9 p.m. Local dignitaries and elected officials will deliver a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., spectators can cheer on local leaders and community personalities competing in the event’s first-ever hot dog eating contest. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s event will

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

‘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

A participant of Fourth of July parade waves at the camera. File photo by Hannah Hodge

feature a thrilling warbird showcase at the airport from 7-8 p.m. Historic military aircraft will take to the skies in a high-energy aerial showcase. Parking for Fireworks Over the Runways will be located at the south side of the airport and is accessible only via Fin Way off South Belle Terre Boulevard. This will be the only entrance to the event with no access to the

front of the airport and no parking available at Flagler Palm Coast High School. Airport Road and Bulldog Drive will be closed to traffic at 5 p.m. Parking along South Belle Terre Boulevard is prohibited. Admission, parking and participation at all United Flagler Fourth events are free of charge. Glass containers are not permitted. The airport will remain

operational throughout the day, with a temporary closure during the fireworks display. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, along with Palm Coast Public Works and Flagler County Assist volunteers, will manage traffic control, pedestrian crossings, and parking operations. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.

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

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.

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

FOCUS ON FAITH Father Jose of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton receives an award Father Jose Panthaplamthottiyil, pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Palm Coast, was honored as the 2026 Florida Knights of Columbus Chaplain of the Year and received the Blessed Michael J. McGivney award during a ceremony held following mass on Sunday, May 31.

The award was presented by District Deputy Greg Gully and Mother Seton Council Grand Knight Joseph Paul in recognition of Father Jose’s outstanding priestly leadership, dedication to parish life, support of families and service to the Knights of Columbus and the wider church. Named after Blessed Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, the award recognizes a priest who exemplifies the qualities of the organization’s founder

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through priestly zeal, promotion of charity and fraternity, spiritual leadership and faithful service to the people of God. McGivney established the Knights of Columbus in 1882 to support Catholic families, widows and orphans, and was beatified by Pope Francis in 2020. Father Jose has served as pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church since 2019 and has been actively involved in promoting stewardship,

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 showcasing art by Suzanne Barrett, Louise Kennedy and Marilyn Leverton. The show will be on display through Aug. 31.

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hospitality, evangelization and parish renewal. Under his leadership, the parish has continued to grow in faith, community involvement and outreach while undertaking significant campus improvement projects. The Florida Knights of Columbus Chaplain of the Year Award is among the highest honors bestowed by the Florida State Council upon a priest whose ministry reflects the vision, charity, and pastoral dedication of Michael

McGivney.

Golden Lion raises $5K for the Flagler Beach United Methodist Church Food Pantry On Sunday, June 15, Golden Lion Cafe in Flagler Beach hosted its first DeadFest on the Beach event. In a Facebook post, Golden Lion stated that it raised $5,000 for the Flagler Beach

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United Methodist Church Food Pantry. The event was a celebration of music and community featured a performance by the “Touch of Dead” band. Send faith news to jarleene@ observerlocalnews.com.

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History and traditions of Independence Day in the United States July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

politically support the newly created independent nation. Additionally, it established the philosophical foundation of the new nation by declaring that all people are created equal and possess unalienable rights, among these are “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

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Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a United States national holiday that commemorates the birth of American independence from Great Britain. July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the semiquincentennial of the U.S. On April 19, 1775, the American Revolutionary War began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. The primary causes of the conflict were opposition from 13 of Great Britain’s North American colonies to British taxation, lack of political representation, a desire for self-governance and economic, ideological and social tensions. On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress, which acted as a provisional national government during the American Revolutionary War, officially voted to approve the Lee Resolution (also known as the Resolution for Independence) which stated that thirteen British Colonies in North America were free and independent States and fully absolved from the British Crown. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

The Declaration of Independence acted as a public document, and an announcement to the world, that the United States formally renounced

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This is a Day of Memory — The 4th of July (vintage postcards - ca. 1910). Courtesy photo

its allegiance to the British Crown and to King George III, who the colonists considered to be an authoritarian ruler. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by 12 of the 56 delegates to the Second Continental Congress at the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is the date that ultimately became the U.S. holiday of Independence Day. Many historians state the document was actually signed by the majority of the delegates on Aug. 2, 1776, nearly a month after its final draft approval, and not on July 4 which is the common understanding. All 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were technically British subjects/ citizens and most were born in the North American British colonies. Eight of the signers

were immigrants born outside the North American British colonies. Their birthplaces included England, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Historians recognize that 41 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, including Thomas Jefferson (third president of the U.S), Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock, owned human slaves at some point during their lives. Fourteen signers, including John Adams (second president of the U.S.), Samuel Adams and Robert Treat Paine, did not own human slaves during their lives. Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and at least 75% of his original draft was incorporated into the final document. To a great degree, Jefferson relied on the Virginia Declaration of Rights which was adopted by the Virginia Convention

in June 1776, especially this document’s sections regarding the foundational concepts of the natural rights of man including equality, liberty, and property rights. The Declaration of Independence specified the political, moral, and legal justifications for separating from the British Crown, and listed 27 objections to the rule of King George III which included flagrant violations of colonial charters, suspension of trial by jury and taxation without proper consent. It also legitimized the American Revolution under international law as its list of grievances against King George III proved to nations around the world that the colonist’s rebellion was a legitimate reaction to authoritarianism, and not an act of treason. The document was also a call to mobilize foreign allies, especially France, to economically, militarily and

On Aug. 23, 1775, prior to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, King George III issued a decree titled “A Proclamation for Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition,” which declared the American colonies to be engaged in “open and avowed rebellion” against the British Crown. This directive officially classified all American colonial leaders as traitors, eliminated any possibility of a negotiated peace settlement and escalated the domestic civil conflict into a formal war for American independence. When the colonial leaders were recognized as being in defiance of King George III’s sovereignty, and officially classified as traitors, their freedom and lives were in jeopardy. The gruesome sentence for a conviction of high treason under British law at the time was execution by hanging, drawing, and quartering (a brutal system of public torture and disembowelment, which was accompanied by a public display of the executed person’s remains). It is possible, although highly debatable, that if the American Revolutionary War would have been won by the British the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and other prominent colonial leaders including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and Patrick Henry, could have been brutally executed

by order of King George III. ENDING OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR

On Oct. 19, 1781, the American Revolutionary War effectively ended with the surrender of British forces at the Siege of Yorktown. The British Parliament realized they were running out of money and facing growing international opposition so they opted to pursue peace with the U.S. On Sept. 3, 1783, the American Revolutionary War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris which formally recognized the U.S. as a free, sovereign, and independent nation. EVOLUTION INTO A FEDERAL HOLIDAY

On June 28, 1870, the U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid federal holiday. On June 29, 1938, the U.S. Congress made Independence Day a paid federal holiday for all federal employees. ECONOMICS OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

The celebration of Independence Day is a major annual economic boost to retail, tourism and travel businesses. In 2026, consumer spending for the holiday is forecasted to reach nearly $22 billion. Food spending accounts for $9.4 billion, which includes the projected consumption of 150 million hot dogs and 750 million pounds of chicken. Spending on beer and wine is projected to exceed $4 billion. The American Pyrotechnics Association is estimating that consumer spending on fireworks to be between $2.2 and $2.95 billion. The AAA organization is projecting a record 72.2 million Americans traveling at least 50 miles from their homes, 61.4 million of those will be traveling by car.

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Rotary Club of Flagler County installs new president

The Rotary Club of Flagler County installed Kenneth Costa as its 2026-2027 president during the club’s annual Installation Dinner on June 25, while also celebrating a year of significant growth and service. Costa succeeds outgoing President Michelle Bartlome, his daughter, who reflected on a year marked by expanding membership. A Rotarian since 1983, Costa brings more than four decades of Rotary service and leadership experience to the role. A retired dentist, Costa previously served as president of the Dunellen-Greenbrook Rotary Club in New Jersey and is a longtime Paul Harris Fellow and sustaining member. The leadership transition carried special significance, as Bartlome passed the gavel to her father, continuing a family legacy of Rotary service that spans decades. During the evening, mem-

Award Recipients Club Awards Financial Stewardship Award: Art Shuster Hall of Fame Award: Carl Laundrie Significant Service Award: Bill Lyon Service Above Self Award: Laura ChavezSalazar Legacy Rotarian Award: Yvette Alleman and Howard Holley Presidential Award: Selina Hernandez Rookie of the Year: Cha’ron Davis Rotarian of the Year: Derrick Hardin

Michelle Bartlome, with her father, Ken Costa, who is also her successor as president of the Rotary Club of Flagler County. Courtesy photo

bers celebrated a year of accomplishments that included nearly 25% membership growth, the addition of more than 20 new members, and increased participation. The club awarded $10,000 in scholarships through the Flagler County Education Foundation and provided more than $20,000 in support to local nonprofits. Members also celebrated the 20th anniversary season of Fantasy Lights, the club’s signature fundraiser, which generated $34,000 in net proceeds while drawing increased attendance throughout the holiday season. Additional highlights

Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions (Presented to Rotarians and supporters whose cumulative contributions to The Rotary Foundation have reached $1,000, either through personal giving or donations made in their name.): April Adams, Cha’ron Davis, Mary and Donald DeLong, Derrick Hardin, Jim Marindino, Ryan Smith, Sev Tamayo, Laura ChavezSalazar, Charles Barbel, Michelle Bartlome, Vijay Jain, Bill Lyon, John Subers, Cindy Evans, Jane Walter, Carl Laundrie, Bill Butler

included collaborations with the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach, the Rotary Club of Bunnell Satellite Club and the Palm Coast Lions Club, quarterly roadside cleanups near Seminole Woods, continued support of the Interact Club at Flagler Palm Coast High School and exploration of a future Rotaract Club at Daytona State College. “Rotary only succeeds because people are willing to give their time and energy in service to others,” Costa said. “I am proud of what this club accomplished together, and even more proud of the people who made it happen.” The evening also recognized members whose dedication and leadership helped advance the club’s mission throughout the year. The 2026-2027 Rotary Club of Flagler County Board of Directors includes President Kenneth Costa, PresidentElect Laura Chavez-Salazar, Past President Michelle Bartlome, Vice President Vijay Jain, Treasurer Joe Stafford, Secretary Susan Steadman, Sergeant-at-Arms Laura Zublionis, and directors Yvette Alleman, Charles Barbel, Cha’ron Davis, Marcus Duffy, Derrick Hardin, Selina Hernandez, Giulio Lancia, Kathleen Rivera, and Maralee Walsh-McDaniel. Visit www.flaglerrotary.org.

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Members of the Palm Coast Lions Club and Rotary Club of Flagler County at the Lions Club meeting on June 8. Courtesy photo

YOUR SCHOOLS Flagler Schools names new auditorium director Flagler Schools has named Craig B. Uppercue as the new director of the Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, also known as the Flagler Auditorium, and K-12 visual and performing arts. Uppercue will begin his new role on July 8. He succeeds auditorium director Amelia Fulmer, who will retire July 31 after working as an educator and administrator with Flagler Schools for nearly 40 years. The two will work together during the overlap period to help ensure a smooth leadership transition. Uppercue comes to Flagler Schools from Volusia County

Schools, where he served as the district’s fine arts specialist overseeing visual and performing arts programs. He previously served as artistic director at Athens Theatre in DeLand and is an adjunct faculty member at Stetson University. He holds degrees in music, educational leadership and curriculum and instruction, and is completing his doctorate in education at Liberty University. “I am honored to join Flagler Schools and lead the Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center,” Uppercue said in a district press release. “I look forward to building on Amelia Fulmer’s legacy while continuing to strengthen arts education and community partnerships throughout Flagler County. I’m truly excited to be able to have the opportunity to support the students, faculty and staff of Flagler Schools.”

College’s Flagler/Palm Coast Campus through the upcoming fall semester. During April and May, members of both organizations collected non-perishable food items and monetary donations to support the pantry, which assists students facing food insecurity. “The partnership between the Palm Coast Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Flagler County demonstrates how community collaboration can directly support student success,” said Dr. James Marindino, campus director for DSC’s Flagler/Palm Coast Campus. “Access to basic needs like food plays a critical role in helping students stay focused and complete their education.” Falcon Fuel serves students who often balance academics, work, family responsibilities and rising living costs.

Palm Coast Lions, Wadsworth Rotary Club of Flagler County help playground is a temporary wildlife stock DSC pantry sanctuary

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A community collaboration between the Palm Coast Lions Club and Rotary Club of Flagler County helped stock Falcon HOPE Center’s Falcon Fuel food pantry at Daytona State

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in May. What started as a “little problem” on the kindergarten playground transformed into a school-wide lesson in compassion, adaptation and environmental stewardship. On May 4, staff discovered a single egg sitting directly in the middle of the high-traffic kindergarten play area, guarded

by two tiny birds. A quick photo search revealed that the school was host to a pair of killdeer parents. Because killdeer lay their eggs on open ground and are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, moving the nest was out of the question. Wadsworth Elementary

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School Resource Deputy Annie Lagana sprang into action. The playground was wrapped in caution tape, the nest was blocked off and the entire school community adapted. The nest quickly became a hands-on science lesson. Teachers used the opportunity to teach students about wildlife conservation and the importance of sharing our spaces with nature. Behind the scenes, the nest could be monitored around the clock using a trail camera. The journey was not without its drama. Over the four-week incubation period, the nest braved potential predators like squirrels and crows, extreme Florida heat with even hotter ground temperatures and a torrential downpour that briefly threatened the nest. The incubation period climaxed on June 2 when a quick check of the nest revealed the ultimate reward: the arrival of four newly hatched chicks.

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YOUR TOWN Opening reception set for ‘Inspirations and Reflections’ at Expressions Gallery Flagler County artists Suzanne Barrett, Louise Kennedy and Marilyn Leverton will have an opening reception for their exhibition, “Inspirations and Reflections,” at the Expressions Art Gallery on Colbert, 2298 Colbert Lane in Palm Coast, from 1-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 12. Barrett, an oil painter, has paintings in collections as far away as California and London, England. She is inspired by nature and the joy

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she finds in her children and grandchildren, according to her biography. She studied with Nicholas Schwab, a wellknown artist from Buffalo, New York; Tom Bostelle, a painter of motion in West Chester, Pennsylvania; and Kate Soehner of Ormond Beach. Barrett was a student of Peter Cerreta. She has won a number of awards for her work. Kennedy, a sculptor, is a self-taught artist and was also a student of Cerreta’s. Her medium is clay. Her sculptures include realistic images, abstract and fantasy. She has won many awards including Best of Show in a 2023 Expressions Gallery exhibit for her piece, “The Last Hope,” which was sold during the show. Leverton has been creating sculptures for over 30 years,

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first in the United Kingdom, then here in Florida. Her primary inspiration is the human form, and the expression of emotion in faces and movement. She primarily in works in clay, without armature. Leverton is an active member of Beaux Arts of Central Florida and the Daytona Art League. She has exhibited and sold work throughout Florida and has been the recipient of many awards for her work. Inspirations and Reflections will run from July 12 to Aug. 31. Gallery hours are Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expressions Art Gallery on Colbert is located inside Grand Living Realty.

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BUSINESS Gas station to replace former White Eagle Bar Convenience store with 12 fueling positions planned near US 1 roundabout and Old Dixie Highway. RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER

Flagler County commissioners unanimously approved a pair of land use and zoning changes that clear the way for the former White Eagle property on U.S. 1 to be redeveloped into a gas station and convenience store, despite a debate over whether the project could worsen cut-through traffic on County Road 325. The 3.56-acre property is located at 5530 U.S. 1, near the roundabout at U.S. 1, South Old Dixie Highway and County Road 325. The site is known as the former White Eagle Bar. County planner Simone Kenny said the applicant requested a future land use map amendment changing the property from a mix of Residential Low Density, Rural Estate, Commercial High Intensity and Conservation to Commercial High Intensity across the entire parcel. The application also included a companion rezoning request from a mix of C-2 General Commercial and R-1 Rural Residential to C-2 General Commercial. Kenny said the existing White Eagle structure, which sits close to the County Road 325 right of way, would be demolished as part of the redevelopment. Plans call for a convenience store of just under 4,000 square feet and a gas station with 12 fueling positions. The site will have access from both U.S. 1 and

County Road 325. The applicant also submitted a wetland delineation confirming there are no wetlands on the property. The rear portion of the site will primarily be used for stormwater retention, and the development will utilize a private well and septic system rather than connect to public utilities. Traffic impacts became the primary topic of discussion during the public hearing. According to Kenny, a traffic impact analysis estimated the project would generate approximately 1,500 additional daily vehicle trips. The study concluded that the nearby intersections at U.S. 1 and Seminole Woods Boulevard and U.S. 1 and County Road 325 would continue operating at acceptable levels after the development is built. The analysis determined that extending the existing northbound right-turn lane on U.S. 1 is warranted, while a dedicated left-turn lane on County Road 325 is not. The developer will also improve County Road 325 up to the project’s driveway entrance. Despite the favorable traffic study, Commission Chair Leann Pennington voiced concerns about County Road 325 becoming a more heavily traveled shortcut. “It doesn’t show here, but County Road 325 goes all the way to the back,” Pennington said. “It’s a county road, but then it goes into Palm Coast to the S section.” Pennington said residents have contacted her over the years about motorists using County Road 325 to bypass traffic on U.S. 1. “Now with putting in a gas station, it’ll be even more used, probably, just to get to the gas station,” she said.

The former White Eagle Bar property is located at the intersection of U.S. 1 and County Road 325. Courtesy of Google Maps

Pennington added that she expects complaints from residents once the business opens and questioned whether the cut-through should eventually be closed, though she acknowledged that decision would likely rest with the City of Palm Coast rather than the county. Commissioner Pam Richardson offered a different perspective. Richardson said she understood why people use County Road 325 as a shortcut but emphasized that the proposed business fronts U.S. 1, a highway designed to carry significant traffic. She said the parcel is “about as commercial a property as I’ve ever seen,” arguing that a convenience store and gas station are appropriate uses for a site located directly along one of the region’s primary commercial corridors. The applicant’s representative, Kristen Reed of KimleyHorn, said the traffic study found no deficiencies associated with the project. She also noted that the nearby roundabout improves safety by reducing vehicle speeds and

conflict points compared with a traditional intersection. Reed said a conventional intersection can have approximately 32 vehicle conflict points, while a roundabout reduces that number to about eight. She added that redeveloping the long-vacant White Eagle property would eliminate a blighted site. The Planning and Development Board previously voted unanimously to recommend approval of both applications. Because the property is less than 5 acres, the detailed site plan will next be reviewed administratively through the county’s Technical Review Committee. Despite the differing opinions over traffic, commissioners voted unanimously to approve both requests. The board first approved the future land use map amendment by a 5-0 vote before unanimously approving the companion rezoning, clearing the way for the former White Eagle property to move forward toward redevelopment as a gas station and convenience store.

BIZ BUZZ Chipotle opens second Palm Coast location, on Belle Terre Parkway Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its second Palm Coast restaurant on Tuesday, June 30. The new restaurant is located at 4920 Belle Terre Parkway and will be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. The new location features a “Chipotlane,” the company’s drive-thru pickup lane that allows customers to conveniently pick up digital orders without leaving their vehicles. The new location is the first in Palm Coast to feature the drive-thru pickup lane. Chipotle is also hiring at its new Palm Coast restaurant. The company said each restaurant averages about 30 positions and offers benefits including a crew bonus program, a debt-free college degree program, English as a second language courses, and access to mental health care for employees and their families.

Chipotle’s new location opened June 30. Photo by Rich Carroll

SunBros Coffee expands to Ormond REAL ESTATE The new drive-thru SunBros Coffee location is now open after almost two years in the works.

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SunBros Cafe in Flagler Beach was built on a foundation of family and good coffee, and the Sundells’ new drive-thru coffee shop in Ormond Beach is continuing that vision. Located at 14 S. Yonge St., the 250-square-foot SunBros Coffee is celebrating its grand opening after almost two years in the works. It is the second location for the Sundell family, of Flagler Beach, who opened their cafe at 301 Moody Blvd. in 2021. Abrien Sundell, 21, is taking up the helm of the family business after the unexpected death of his father, Travis, last year. “I take a lot of pride in that this is my family’s business,” Abrien said. “... I’m carrying on what he started.” SunBros was Travis’ dream, said his brother Dan Sundell. That dream was born about 10 years ago while Dan was living in Europe. The two brothers were sitting in a cafe in Salzburg, Austria, drinking great coffee when they decided to open a coffee shop together. And they did so just a few years later. Dan, a St. Augustine resident, now helps out in the cafe when needed as Abrien works to get the drive-thru coffee shop. “I just want to support the family,” he said. “I want Abrien and his mom and his brother to be successful, so we’re working hard to grow the business and provide

Abrien Sundell is at the forefront of SunBros Cafe and SunBros Coffee. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

something nice to the community.” The Sundell experienced some hurdles as they worked to open the coffee shop. One being the size of the lot, as the property spans just 50 feet wide. Ormond Beach’s Land Development Code standards typically require a minimum lot width of 100 feet for the land use. The coffee shop replaced the former Massey Auto Brokers property, whose owner retired. In January 2025, the City Commission approved a special exception redevelopment plan to allow the Sundells to build the drive-thru location. “It was definitely a little tight to squeeze this thing in here, but it seemed like a pretty good spot,” Abrien said. A drive-thru coffee shop was the original concept for SunBros, Abrien said. He has been working as a barista for the family business since he was 16. That’s when his love of coffee started, too. He was able to tour the Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Company roastery in St. Louis and see the process, and that piqued his interest. “My favorite thing, coffee-

wise — we make our vanilla syrup in house — so our House Vanilla Latte,” he said. “I always drink hot, even when it’s hot out.” SunBros Coffee’s menu includes espresso drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos, as well as matcha, frappes, teas and refreshers. The coffee shop also sells pastries, made at the cafe location in Flagler Beach. Abrien said he hopes SunBros continues to grow. “Being able to do something different and do something new, be somewhere new, meet new people ... it’s a fun experience,” he said. “We definitely hope to expand once this starts growing and moving.” Dan said Abrien has stepped up to the plate to run the family business in the wake of the family’s loss. All the restaurants and businesses in Flagler Beach rallied around Abrien to help them reopen after they lost Travis last year, Dan said. He’s proud of his nephew. Travis would be too, he said. “The community here (in Flagler Beach) supports us very well, and we fully hope that Ormond will do the same,” Dan said. Visit sunbroscafe.com.

house at 19 Front St., in Grand Haven, was the top real estate transaction for June 13-19 in Palm Coast and Flagler County. The house sold on June 18, for $1,375,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 4/3 and has a dock, a fireplace, a pool, an outdoor kitchen, a boat house and 3,188 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $605,000. The house was listed by Suzanne Johnston, of Grand Living Realty. ALEXIS MILLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Condos A condo at 1 Magnolia Drive S., Unit 1, sold on June 18, for $250,000. Built in 1991, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,300 square feet. It sold in 1997 for $85,000.

A condo at 3580 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 210, sold on June 18, for $254,000. Built in 1982, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,121 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $250,000. A condo at 60 Surfview

Drive, Unit 105, sold on June 16, for $510,000. Built in 2004, the condo is a 3/2.5 and has 1,640 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $600,000.

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Belle Terre A house at 12 Burning Tree Place sold on June 18, for $330,000. Built in 2026, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,611 square feet. Grand Haven A house at 20 N. Village Parkway sold on June 18, for $700,000. Built in 2013, the house is a 3/3 and has a pool

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Tuition freeze approved for 16th consecutive year at Daytona State Daytona State College is freezing tuition and associated fees for the 2026-27 academic year, continuing its commitment to keeping higher education affordable and accessible for students throughout Volusia and Flagler counties. The DSC District Board of Trustees approved the tuition freeze Tuesday, June 23, during its regular monthly meeting. This marks the 16th consecutive year with no increase in tuition or associated fee rates. “Affordability has always been central to Daytona State College’s mission,” said Dr. Tom LoBasso, president of Daytona State College. “Holding the line on tuition helps ensure students can pursue a degree, career training or new skills without taking on unnecessary financial burdens. It is one of the most meaningful ways we can support our students, their families and the communities we serve.” The tuition freeze applies to all Daytona State bachelor’s degree, associate degree, career and technical certificate programs, as well as adult education. In 2015, Daytona State was the only state college in Florida to lower tuition, reducing rates by 2%. Daytona State’s tuition remains well below the national average, and the U.S. Department of Education has ranked DSC among the most affordable public four-year institutions in the country. A Florida resident can expect to pay approximately half the cost for an associate or bachelor’s degree at DSC compared to the cost at a Florida public university. What’s happening at your business? Send business news and photos to brent@observerlocalnews.com for possible inclusion in Biz Buzz.

and 2,875 square feet. Palm Harbor A house at 7 Cunningham Lane sold on June 18, for $535,000. Built in 2022, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,802 square feet.

A house at 3 Clement Court sold on June 18, for $500,000. Built in 1989, the house is a 4/3 and has a dock and 1,972 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $450,000. Pine Lakes A house at 13 White Birch Lane sold on June 19, for $500,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 4/3 and has a pool, a hot tub and 2,324 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $310,000.

A house at 133 Wood Haven Drive sold on June 18, for $408,000. Built in 1994, the house is a 4/2.5 and has a pool and 2,322 square feet. It sold in 2000 for $151,000. A house at 55 Westgrill Drive sold on June 17, for $390,000. Built in 2002, the house is a 3/3 and has 2,475 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $339,900. A house at 127 Whippoorwill Drive sold on June 18, for $285,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,651 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $205,000. A house at 90 Whittington Drive sold on June 18, for $337,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 4/2.5 and has 2,925 square feet. It sold in 2007 for $215,000. Seasons at Summertide A house at 34 Portofino Lane sold on June 18, for $386,921. Built in 2025, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,070 square feet.

The house at 19 Front St. in Grand Haven. Photo courtesy of Zillow

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SUMMER GAMES Father Lopez’s Maverick Grimm (left) chases down a pass during the game against Deltona. Photo by Michele Meyers

Father Lopez, FPC, Mainland and Spruce Creek compete in B-CU coach’s tournament on Friday, June 26. MICHELE MEYERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Jacksonville University Christian stole the King of the Beach crown from Mainland this year after finishing runner-up to the Bucs last year. This is the third year Bethune-Cookman University’s head football coach, Raymond Woodie Jr., has hosted the 7-on-7 football tournament. He also included a youth and kicking camp with 4th Down University founder Dan Lundy, a big man camp, high school prospect camp, transfer-JUCO camp and a women’s clinic. Woodie greeted the teams in the Moore gymnasium on the B-CU campus before pool play started. Thirty-nine teams were divided into seven pools and battled on seven different fields. The top 20

A Flagler Palm Coast player jumps for a touchdown pass in the game against Ocoee.

teams competed in the singleelimination playoff rounds in the afternoon. Camps are an opportunity for Woodie and his staff to evaluate talent. “We signed 20 guys in the last three years from this 7-on-7 camp, along with our other camps,” Woodie said. “We are big on signing high school players … if you do something (on the field), you’re going to get something; if you don’t do anything, you won’t get anything.” This year, the Bucs were eliminated from participating in the playoffs after finishing pool play with three wins against Winter Springs, Oak Ridge, and Miami Lakes and a 30-13 loss against Gainesville Eastside. Mainland head coach Jerrime “Squatty” Bell said he loves the camp Woodie provides for the area. “It (King of the Beach) has grown into one of the biggest high school 7v7 tournaments in the South,” Bell said. “His (Raymond Woodie’s) coaching staff does a great job of keeping the camp flowing while also evaluating talent throughout the day.” This summer Mainland competed in two additional 7-on-7 tournaments. They lost in the quarterfinals at the University of Central Florida tournament on June 8, then went to the University of South Florida for the Sling N’ Shoot 7v7 Tournament on June 16th where they made it to the semifinals. They opted out of finishing the competition after two of their players were affected by pepper spray used in an incident that happened in proximity to the Bucs. Flagler Palm Coast head coach Patrick Turner said 7-on-7 tournaments offer a platform to practice against a variety of teams. “It’s a time for better understanding of defensive and offensive passing,” he said. “Our coverage gets tightened up on defense, communication, offense, the timing, the understanding of route concepts and things like that. It’s just practice, and it’s real life.” The Bulldogs faced Cocoa,

Tocoi Creek, Palmetto, and Jacksonville University Christian. They finished 3-1 after losing to University by one touchdown in the last 14 seconds of the game. They were seeded ninth coming into the playoffs and beat Ocoee 18-12. The team chose to leave following a lightning delay. “It was a great battle, great competition,” Turner said. “So extremely proud of our team and the way they played. It was good. It’s been a good day.” FPC defensive backs, Lucas Siharaj and Yamon Jordan, are going into their fourth year playing football together as Bulldogs. Even though they lost, they said their favorite game was against University. “Our biggest challenge was University Christian,” Jordan said. “They have a good team, very disciplined.” Both players agreed that playing in the 7-on-7 tournament helped to develop their skills and forced them to play faster. “I think it definitely improves your skill without the pads, makes you more mobile,” Siharaj said. “It makes you think about more things and what people are going to do because there are the best guys out here, the best of the best. So it’s just great competition. You’re always learning and making plays.” Jordan said it increased his off-ball decision-making. “It helps us play faster without a D-line,” he said. “We don’t have our help up front that we usually have during the season, so our back end really has to hone in on their skills and really have to lock in.” This was the first year Father Lopez head coach Mark Gabbard signed his team up for the King of the Beach tournament. He was joined by assistant coach Raymond Woodie III, Woodie’s son. They played Deltona, SFA, Miami Southridge, and Booker. They went 0-4 for the day, but Gabbard said his players were competitive, losing by one touchdown in three games and by one point against Booker on the last play.

Mainland quarterback PJ Miller warms up before the second game against Eastside.

Flagler Palm Coast quarterback Reid Pritt (right) passes to a receiver in the game against Ocoee.

“Every one of those teams went to the playoffs,” he said. “But here’s what I loved about it. Miami South Ridge is way more athletic than we are overall, and we lost to them by seven. We moved the football. We scored once, we had the opportunity to score three other times and didn’t do it, but we’re competing, and we made some fantastic plays.” Gabbard said he told his players that the other teams are good, but they are starting to prove to themselves that

they can be too. “I chose Father Lopez because I felt it was a program that could be developed,” he said. “It’s the only significant private school with athletic programs for miles, and the education is superior. I feel it’s a program that’s been lying in want for a long time, and I don’t understand why it hasn’t been built and why it can’t be built, and so I’m going to try to do it.”

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National champ Fedun among four Pirates get jump on season with FPC weightlifters to win medals girls basketball summer league Nya Williams won three silver medals. Matt McFall won two bronze, and Cody Strawser won one. BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Four Flagler Palm Coast High School weightlifters won gold, silver and bronze medals at the USA Weightlifting National Championships in Colorado Springs with Jackson Fedun earning the biggest award of all of them. The rising senior won the national championship in the men’s youth U-17 division, 79-kilogram weight class (174.2 pounds) on Monday, June 22. Fedun successfully lifted 291 pounds in his final clean and jerk attempt to win the title by one kilogram (2.2 pounds) with a 238-kilogram total (524.7 pounds) for the snatch and clean and jerk. After completing his winning lift, Fedun jumped into the arms of FPC coach Duane Hagstrom. Fedun won two gold medals for clean and jerk and the overall championship, and a silver in the snatch. Rising senior Nya Williams — who won a national championship last year in the women’s youth division, earning all three gold medals in her weight class — moved up to the junior division this year and was the runner-up in the 53-kilogram (116.8 pounds class) on June 23. Williams won all three silver medals. Cody Strawser, who is also a rising senior, won a bronze medal in snatch in the men’s junior 60- kilogram (132.3 pounds) class with a lift of

92 kilograms (202.8 pounds). Strawser placed fourth overall on June 24. And FPC graduate Matt McFall, who has received a full weightlifting scholarship at Tusculum University, placed third in the men’s junior 110plus kilogram weight class (242.5-plus pounds) and was third in snatch (282.2-pound lift) to win two bronze medals on Thursday, June 25. His total for the two lifts was 696.7 pounds. FPC’s TTP WLifting team (Trust the Process Weightlifting) tied for fourth place overall in the men’s junior division. Other members of the team to place among the top eight included Joseph Casanova; who earned fourth place in the men’s junior 110 kilogram weight class; Landon Gates, who placed sixth in the men’s junior 88 kilogram class (194 pounds); Alex Huynh, who was sixth in the men’s youth 65 kilogram class (143.3 pounds); and Gage Anderson, who placed eighth in the men’s junior 71 kilogram class (156.5 pounds). “The medals, podium finishes, national rankings, and the title of National Champion are incredible accomplishments, but they aren’t what I’m most proud of,” Hagstrom said in a social media post. “I’m proud of the early mornings, the countless hours in the gym, the sacrifices made, the adversity overcome, and the way these athletes represented our program, their families, and themselves throughout the week. This team showed what “Trust the Process” truly means. They competed with heart, handled both success and disappointment with class, supported

Second-year coach Cory Curtis was a late hire last year. This year, his Pirates are wasting no time. BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Flagler Palm Coast’s Jackson Fedun stands atop the podium at the USA Weightlifting National Championships in Colorado Springs. Courtesy photo

one another every step of the way, and left everything they had on the platform. Our results speak for themselves.” Williams won two girls high school state weightlifting championships for the Bulldogs in February. Strawser and McFall also won state championships this past season. Williams, 17, automatically moved up to the junior division as a prospective USA Weightlifting National Team member. She placed second behind National Junior Team member Jade Morales. Williams totaled 155 kilograms (341.7 pounds) in her two lifts. Morales, who lifts for the powerhouse Hassle Free Barbell Club of Belmont, California, and has competed for USA Weightlifting on the international stage, totaled 176 kilograms (388 pounds).

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Matanzas girls basketball coach Cory Curtis wasn’t hired until late September last year, which was only about a month before the start of preseason practice. Feeling that the Pirates never fully recovered from that late start, Curtis wanted to make sure he had a summer program in place this year. “I wanted to get a jump on the season and give the girls a taste of varsity basketball again,” Curtis said. “But I wanted to do a summer league that wasn’t as fast paced as the Mainland summer league, because I had seven or eight freshmen last season just learning the game of basketball.” Curtis found that other nearby high school teams were interested in playing in a summer league. So, he organized the Battle of the Roses with Matanzas, St. Augustine, Menendez, First Baptist Christian Academy and St. Joseph Academy playing games throughout June. The league culminated with a double-elimination playoff with Menendez upsetting St. Joseph in the championship game. It was St. Joseph’s only loss during league play. Matanzas finished 2-6, but the Pirates’ progress was palpable. They lost to St. Joseph 60-5 in their opener. But the second time they faced the

Flashes, the score was 40-22. “I was surprised by the growth of our team,” Curtis said. “I knew we were going to be the underdog going in, but I knew it would be good experience for us.” The Pirates were 7-16 last season and lost three senior starters. But Paiden Hickman, a freshman who, Curtis said, left the team before Christmas for family reasons, is back. And Le’Nai Ramsay, a rising junior, has transferred from Flagler Palm Coast. Hickman scored 27 points in a win against Atlantic on Dec. 2 last season. “When she left, the brunt of our scoring was lost,” Curtis said. “But she came back more locked in and looked really good during the summer.” Another rising sophomore, Ysabella Cruz, has shown maturation, Curtis said. “Last year, she was so quiet,” Curtis said. “Now she’s very vocal on the court and

leading the charge, especially defensively.” Rising senior Aurora Purdy, is working as a lifeguard and didn’t play in the summer league, but she’ll be counted on next season to help run the offense, Curtis said. The second-year coach said he is planning to field a JV team this year with 22 girls showing interest in playing basketball for the Pirates. The Pirates’ summer program will continue in July with the focus on conditioning, he said. “We’re going to hang our hats on defense this year,” Curtis said. “We’re going to play more man. If you want to make a deep run in the district, you have to play man, and with those type of teams, like Ponte Vedra and First Coast, you got to be in shape. The last couple of practices, we started running a mile, and then we ran bleachers. We know it’s going to be a challenge.”

Matanzas’ Paiden Hickman (23) dribbles around FPC’s Le’Nai Ramsay’s pressure defense early last season. Hickman is back and Ramsay has joined the Pirates too. File photo by Keishia McLendon

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Palm Coast Little League 12U all-star baseball team in action

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he Palm Coast Little League 12U all-star baseball team hosted Lake Mary in a District 19 tournament game on Saturday, June 27 at the Indian Trails Sports Complex. Lake Mary, the 2024 12U Little League World Series champion, defeated Palm Coast 8-2 on Saturday and then beat DeLand on Sunday to advance to the district championship game.

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Elijah Porter hit a solo homer in the fourth inning for Palm Coast and drew two walks. Cameron Couch drove in Palm Coast’s first run in the third inning. Palm Coast lost to DeLand 7-3 on June 29. The Palm Coast 11U and 9U baseball all-stars were also in action on June 29. –OBSERVER STAFF

Catcher Dominick Santoiani awaits a throw to the plate as a Lake Mary runner begins to slide. Photos by Brent Woronoff

Gio Brunelle swings at a pitch.

Center fielder Silar Mariano throws to the cutoff man.

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Matanzas High School linebacker Jack Ferguson said the Red, White and Blue Workout — the conditioning session and celebration marking the end of the first half of summer activities for the football team — is a trial run for himself and an exercise in team building. The rising senior is planning a future in the military and will attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, after graduation. Grueling conditioning will be the norm, he said. “Their big motto is, ‘Deed, not words,’” Ferguson said. “And I feel like this right here is really the best example of that because we all want to talk, we all want to say we want the work, we want to win and we want to represent our country, but we have to do stuff like this where it really takes a grind. Today, we’re pushing past what we think we can do, which is exactly what they would want in the military.” Matanzas held its sixth annual Red and White and Blue Workout on Friday, June 26. The event has become a tradition in Matt Forrest’s

six years as the Pirates’ head football coach. It is always scheduled at the end of the week before the Fourth of July and honors a fallen service member with a CrossFit Hero Workout. After the workout, the team plays Pirate Ball (Ultimate Frisbee with a football) and enjoys a cookout lunch presented by the Pirate Pride Booster Club to celebrate the end of the first part of summer workouts and a week off before round two of summer activities begins. “Our second session is where we’re really going to see how much gains we made over this entire off season,” Ferguson said. “We’re going to max out and see where we’re at going into the first game [in August].” This year, the Pirates did two CrossFit Hero Workouts, honoring Army Staff Sergeant Edwardo Loredo and Army Specialist Donald L. Nichols, both of whom were killed by improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan in 2010 and 2011, respectively. As Ferguson noted, the workouts aren’t easy. The “Loredo Workout” consists of six rounds of 24 air squats, 24 pushups, 24 walking lunge steps and a 400-meter run (a lap around the track). In all, they ran seven laps around the track, including a warm-up. The “Donny Workout” followed, consisting of a series of several deadlifts and burpees. Before they started, Forrest talked about the significance of honoring fallen heroes.

“We want to get together in fellowship. We want to work hard, number one, but we want to understand that to be able to do this and to come out here is a privilege.” MATT FORREST, Matanzas football coach

Matanzas football coach Matt Forrest presents the new glossy black helmet the Pirates will wear this season. Photos by Brent Woronoff

“The reason we get to play football, the reason we get to go to school, the reason we get to all be together in this setting is because there are always people that will fight for your freedom and right to do so,” Forrest said. “We want to get together in fellowship. We want to work hard, number one, but we want to understand that to be able to do this and to come out here is a privilege.” As they honored fallen heroes and celebrated our nation’s independence, Forrest also presented the Pirates’ new football helmets for the 2026 season. The glossy black helmet has decals on each side with Matanzas written in script and a blue and silver stripe down the middle. On the front of the helmet between the two top facemask clips, a personalized decal

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March 18, 1926 - June 19, 2026 Frances was born in Grapevine Virginia on March 18th 1926. She passed away peacefully at her home with family on June 19th, 2026. She was the youngest of 2 sets of twins in a large family of 16 children. Her family owned a farm in Poolsville Maryland where she grew up. She married Wesley A Hugueley who she had 3 wonderful children with and lived in Potomac Maryland. She retired from a career at David Taylor Model Basin in Cabin John MD. She and Wes then retired to Florida where she

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April 12, 1938 - June 23, 2026 Barbara Grantz, 88, of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 23rd,2026. Born in Oxford, England, in 1938, Barbara began her career as a photographer’s assistant. In 1961, she married Lee Grantz, a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant. Throughout Lee’s military career, they were stationed at various locations across the United States, including extensive time in Omaha, Nebraska, and Asheville, North Carolina. Following his retirement, they settled in Palm Coast, Florida, in 2001. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit touched everyone she met. She had a special love for children and animals—especially cats—and enjoyed a good cup of tea, a

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Ronald F Cacciolfi passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2026 at his home in his “beloved Flagler Beach”. Ron was born on August 3,1945 in Schenectady, NY the son of Frank Cacciolfi and Juanita (Montorio) Cacciolfi. He graduated from Linton High School in 1963 and enlisted in the USAF where he served four years and completed a tour in Vietnam during the war. Upon his return he met and married the love of his life, Lorraine Zaleski in 1969, purchased property in the Town of Wright, NY where they settled in their country home raising a family and owning several farm animals throughout the years. During that time he worked as a computer programmer for NY State for 20+ years retiring in 2000. He also enlisted in the NY Air National Guard in Scotia in 1979 furthering his military career and retiring in 1997 at the rank of Master Sergeant with 22 years of military service. Ron and Lorraine were “snow birds” for several years until they relocated permanently to Flagler Beach, Florida in 2014 where he lived out the remainder of his years. His number one love was his family and he loved spending time with every one of them as much as possible. His second

love was travelling the country with his beautiful bride taking several trips every year whether it was to a new destination or up north to visit family. He loved the great outdoors and hunted and fished for as long as his body would allow him to. Ron was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He volunteered with several different organizations throughout the years whether it was a little league coach, driving an ambulance, volunteer firefighter, becoming a volunteer member with the local police department and patrolling the area, driving for DAV transporting disabled veterans and many other numerous things just to be able to offer his time and help to anyone in need. To sum it up as the ongoing joke always went, Ron was a “good guy”-just ask him! He loved everyone and would strike up a conversation with anyone he could. He was a “live in the moment” kind of guy and was always the life of the party. He had a great sense of humor and a unique way about him that kept everyone laughing. He had a zest for life and was always looking for an adventure that extended well into his golden years. Even going with his best friend Joe (Tina) on an African Safari and jumping into great white

shark infested waters at the age of 77. Ron was predeceased by his parents Frank and Juanita. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorraine Cacciolfi; his son Ron (Ida) Cacciolfi of Bunnell, FL; his daughter Kim Cacciolfi of Delanson, NY; his daughter Terry (Mike) Albright of Delanson, NY; His 12 grandchildren; Caitlyn Cacciolfi of NY; Teresa, Matthew and Anthony Cacciolfi of FL, Tiffany (Danny) Monzant of FL; Victoria, Jacob, Jordan and Jarrett Bloodgood of NY; Stephen, Tyler and Adam Cote of NY; his sister Marilyn Bahan, a niece and nephew and several cousins, extended family and friends. No services will be held at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held in Ron’s memory both in Florida and NY at a time to be determined by the family.

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December 26, 1952 - June 20, 2026 Louie Q. Pratt – 73 passed peacefully at his loving daughter’s home in Palm Coast Florida. Throughout his life, he had several passions, including animals and tractors, but most importantly, helping others. He was preceded in death by his parents Asa L. Pratt and Clarissa Pratt. He is survived by 6 siblings, Asa D. Pratt, Daniel Pratt, Rachel Robin-

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FLAGLER COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES 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 Kindred Family Medicine, located at 381 Palm Coast Pkwy, #4, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL Kindreddaniels Ventures LLC, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated 6/24/2026. Jason Daniels 7763-350870 Jul. 2, 2026 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners hereby gives notice of a proposal to adopt an Ordinance titled similar to: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, FACILITIES, PROGRAMS AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS IN FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA; REPEALING CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE III OF THE FLAGLER COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED “ROAD MSBU ORDINANCE” AND ADOPTING A NEW MASTER CAPITAL AND SERVICE ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PROPERTY WITHIN FLAGLER COUNTY; PROVIDING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND DEFINING THE TERMS "ASSESSMENT," "SERVICE ASSESSMENT," AND "CAPITAL ASSESSMENT"; PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF ASSESSMENT AREAS; ESTABLISHING THE PROCEDURES FOR IMPOSING CAPITAL AND SERVICE ASSESSMENTS; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR NOTICE AND ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS; PROVIDING THAT ASSESSMENTS CONSTITUTE A LIEN ON ASSESSED PROPERTY UPON ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING THAT THE LIEN FOR AN ASSESSMENT COLLECTED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 197.3632 AND 197.3635, FLORIDA STATUTES, UPON PERFECTION SHALL ATTACH TO THE PROPERTY ON THE PRIOR JANUARY 1, THE LIEN DATE FOR AD VALOREM TAXES; PROVIDING THAT A PERFECTED LIEN SHALL BE EQUAL IN RANK AND DIGNITY WITH THE LIENS OF ALL STATE, COUNTY, DISTRICT, OR MUNICIPAL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS AND SUPERIOR IN DIGNITY TO ALL OTHER PRIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES, TITLES, AND CLAIMS; AUTHORIZING EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING A MECHANISM FOR THE IMPOSITION OF ASSESSMENTS ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY; DECLARING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE SUPPLEMENTAL, ADDITIONAL, AND AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A public hearing on the ordinance will be held in the location listed below at the date and time provided: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS – First Reading and Adoption – Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the Flagler County Government Services Building, Board Chambers, 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building 2, Bunnell, Florida, 32110. All interested persons are urged to attend the public hearing and be heard. Anyone wishing to express their opinion may attend, telephone 386-313-4009 or write to: Flagler County Planning and Zoning Department, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 2, Bunnell, FL 32110 or email to planningdept@flaglercounty.gov. Copies of the proposed ordinance, supporting data and analysis, staff reports and other pertinent information are available for review at the Flagler County Planning and Zoning Department, 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Building 2, Bunnell, Florida 32110, Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE MEETING, A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS MAY BE NEEDED AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE PERSON WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION AT (386) 313-4001 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. 7763-350871 Jul. 2, 2026 NOTICE Public Hearing and Regular Meeting The Board of Directors for the Florida Resiliency and Energy District (FRED) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Hearing and In Person Board Meeting of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Florida Resiliency and Energy District (“FRED”) will be held at 156 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 2340, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 on July 9, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M. (EST), or as soon thereafter as practicable. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ALSO ATTEND BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE USING THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Dial the phone number 888-475-4499, then use Meeting ID: 818 2582 5081 and Passcode: 586978. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Board to consider the following Resolutions:

1. Resolution No. F26-15 – Assessment Resolution, Relating to Special Assessment Revenue Note (2320 North Liberty Street Commercial PACE Project), Series 2026 (Vote Required) The title of Resolution F26-15 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA RESILIENCY AND ENERGY DISTRICT AMENDING ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 3.01(A) AND 3.06 OF RESOLUTION NO. F26-05; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. Resolution No. F26-16 – Assessment Resolution, Relating to the following Special Assessment Revenue Note (1390 Spinks Lane Commercial PACE Project) Series 2026 (Vote Required) 3. Resolution No. F26-17 – Assessment Resolution, Relating to the following Special Assessment Revenue Note (200 North Laura Street Commercial PACE Project) Series 2026 (Vote Required) 4. Resolution No. F26-18 – Assessment Resolution, Relating to the following Special Assessment Revenue Note (9001 Town Center Parkway Commercial PACE Project), Series 2026 (Vote Required) The title of Resolutions F26-16, 17 and 18 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA RESILIENCY AND ENERGY DISTRICT RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE FLORIDA PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) ACT; ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR IMPOSING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO SUCH QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; DIRECTING THAT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL BE CERTIFIED TO THE APPROPRIATE TAX COLLECTORS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5. Resolution No. F26-19 – Annual Assessment Resolution, Relating to Special Assessment PACE Revenue Notes, Commercial (Vote Required) The title of Resolution No. F26-19 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA RESILIENCY AND ENERGY DISTRICT RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE FLORIDA PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) ACT; APPROVING THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS IN OSCEOLA COUNTY; DIRECTING THAT THE ASSESSMENT ROLL BE CERTIFIED TO THE OSCEOLA COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR;; PROVIDING FOR LIEN STATUS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6. Resolution No. F26-20 – Assessment Resolution, Relating to Special Assessment Revenue Note (10921 Southwest 7th Street Commercial PACE Project), Series 2026 (Vote Required) The title of Resolution F26-20 is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA RESILIENCY AND ENERGY DISTRICT AMENDING ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 3.01(A) AND 3.06 OF RESOLUTION NO. F26-12; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Board may consider any business which may properly come before it. Persons desiring to provide public comment will be given the opportunity to be heard and to express their views. Written comments may also be submitted in advance to the FRED Administrator, Florida Development Finance Corporation, 156 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 2340, Winter Springs, FL 32708. In addition, public comment may be submitted in advance via email to the FRED Administrator at info@fdfcbonds. com. Written comments and emails received in advance of the meeting will be read aloud to the Board and the public and will be incorporated into the meeting minutes. A copy of the agenda may be obtained online at www.fdfcbonds.com/notices or at the offices of the FRED Administrator, Florida Development Finance Corporation, 156 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 2340, Winter Springs, FL 32708, during normal business hours. The meetings are open to the public and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on record. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based. In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at this meeting should contact FRED at (407) 712-6352 at least two (2) days prior to the meeting. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired can contact the Florida Dual Party Relay System at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) and 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). Florida Resiliency and Energy District 7763-350988 Jul. 2, 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 THE CITY OF FLAGLER BEACH PROPOSES TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ENTITLED: ORDINANCE 2026-13 An Ordinance of the City of Flagler Beach, Florida, amending Chapter 9, Fire Protection and Prevention, to adopt by reference the current edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code and provide for investigation guidelines; providing for codification, conf licts, and an effective date Public Hearings will be conducted to consider the amendments as follows: City Commission: Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. or soon thereafter The public hearings may be continued to a future date or dates. The times and dates of any continuance of a public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing without any further published notice. The request will be heard at 5:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, in the City Commission Chambers located at 105 South Second Street, Flagler Beach, Florida. If a person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at the above referenced hearings, he/she will need a record of the proceedings. For such purposes, it may be necessary 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. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 386-517-2000 Ext. 233 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 7763-351198 Jul. 2, 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 RULEMAKING REGARDING THE REVISED RULES OF PROCEDURE OF TOMOKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT In accordance with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, the Tomoka Community Development District (the “District”) hereby gives the public notice of its intent to adopt its proposed revised Rules of Procedure (the “Proposed Rules”). The rule number for the Proposed Rules of the District is 2026-1. Prior notice of rule development relative to the Proposed Rules was published in the Palm Coast Observer on June 25, 2026. A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) of the District on July 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at 150 Flagler Plaza Drive, Palm Coast, Florida 32137, relative to the adoption of the Proposed Rules. Pursuant to Sections 190.011(5) and 190.012(3), Florida Statutes, the Proposed Rules 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 Rules 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 Rules. 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 twentyone (21) days after publication of this notice to the District Manager’s Office. For more information regarding the public hearing, the Proposed Rules, or for a copy of the Proposed Rules and the related incorporated documents, if any, please contact the District Manager, c/o PFM Management Services, LLC, 3501 Quadrangle Boulevard, Suite 270, Orlando, Florida 32817, (407) 723-5900, or carvalhov@pfm.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 1800-955-8770 for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office. Vivian Carvalho Tomoka Community Development District 7763-350213 Jul. 2, 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 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

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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 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

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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. Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Dana Macdonald, Deputy Clerk 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 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

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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

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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 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 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

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"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

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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. 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 # 26-055 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

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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. Tom Bexley Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Flagler County, FL By: Tiffani Smith, Deputy Clerk 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.

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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

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 / 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 / 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 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/ 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 # 26-063 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: 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.

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 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF SHIRLEY ANN BURCH, DECEDENT. CASE NO: 2026 CP 000284 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) The administration of the Estate of Shirley Ann Burch, Deceased, whose date of death was February 19, 2026; Case Number 2026 CP 000284, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, Bunnell, FL 32110. The name and address of the Personal Representative are William Joseph Burch Sr, 1422 Edge Drive, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, and the name and address of the Personal Representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent's Estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of

this notice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the Decedent and persons having claims or demands against the Decedent's Estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the Decedent’s death by the Decedent or the Decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in 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 date of the first publication of this Notice is June 25, 2026. CARR LAW GROUP, P.A. Lee R. Carr, II, Esquire 200 Central Avenue, Suite 400 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Voice: 727-894-7000; Fax: 727-8214042 Primary email address: lcarr@ carrlawgroup.com Secondary email address: pcardinal@ carrlawgroup.com 7763-350111 Jun. 25, Jul. 2, 2026 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES HALLORAN FAY DECEASED. FILE NO. 2026 CP 000043 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of James Halloran Fay, deceased, whose date of death was December 3, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 East Moody Blvd., Building 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. 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 June 25, 2026. /s/ Lloyd Bowers, Esquire LLOYD BOWERS, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 135607 CHRISTOPHER W. WICKERSHAM, SR., ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 149722 WICKERSHAM & BOWERS Post Office Drawer 2250 Daytona Beach, FL 32115-2250 Telephone: (386) 252-3000 Facsimile: (386) 239-5133 Primary: lbowers@wickershamandbowers.com Secondary: randi@wickershamandbowers.com Personal Representative Mark Coppola-Fay 7763-350237 Jun. 25, Jul. 2, 2026 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT ALEXANDER DEL MAURO, DECEASED. FILE NO. 2026CP000301 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (summary administration) 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 ROBERT ALEXANDER DEL MAURO, deceased, File Number 2026CP000301; by the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Bunnell, FL 32110; that the decedent’s date of death was January 5, 2026; that the total value of the estate is $11,314.25 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. 2101 Indian River Boulevard Suite 200 Vero Beach, FL 32960 Steven P. Del Mauro 94 New Leatherwood Drive Palm Coast, FL 32137 Mt. Sinai Hospital c/o R.T. R Financial Services, Inc. P.O. Box 30306 Staten Island, NY 10303-0306 Texas Digestive Disease Consultants P.O. Box 25127 Overland Park, KS 66225 Kim F. Del Mauro 228 War Admiral Way Havre De Grace, MD 21078 Department Of The Treasury Internal Revenue Service Kansas City, MO 64999-0025 Con Edison Of New York c/o Penn Credit Corporation 2800 Commerce Drive P.O. Box 69703 Harrisburg, PA 17106-9703 Labcorp Tampa 5610 W. Lasalle Street Tampa, FL 33607 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE

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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 ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The date of first publication of this Notice is June 25, 2026. Attorney for Person Giving Notice: MICHAEL J. SWAN, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 509116 LOWNDES, DROSDICK, DOSTER, KANTOR & REED, P.A. 2101 Indian River Boulevard Suite 200 Vero Beach, FL 32960 Telephone: (772) 2310-4440 Michael.swan@lowndes-law.com Carmen.medina@lowndes-law.com Person Giving Notice: STEVEN P. DEL MAURO 94 New Leatherwood Drive Palm Coast, FL 32137 7763-349807 Jun. 25, Jul. 2, 2026 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Go Store It 4601 E. Moody Blvd Suite A7 Bunnell FL, 32110 hereby gives NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of the storage space(s) listed below, containing household and other goods will be sold for cards on July 14, 2026 at 1:00pm with the contents being sold to the highest bidder. Owner reserves the right to bid. The sale is being held to satisfy a landlord's lien, in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 83.801-83.809, and will be held online at www.storagetreasures.com 27 Wesley Brown 39 Carol Gettel Mathis 45 Frank Dias 80 Carol Gettel Mathis 93 Carol Gettel Mathis 108 Carol Gettel Mathis 129 Ashley Bennett 152 Xiondra Williams 154 Michael Matanic 176 Wayne Fultz 187 Emelda Carmen Dinopol 220 minority racing association Minority Racing Association 234 Gregory Egger 275 Brian McGuinness 298 Martin Nunez 7763-348334 Jun. 25, Jul. 2, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act States (Section 83.801 - 83.809). The undersigned will sell by competitive bidding on StorageTreasures.com on Thursday the 16th day of July, 2026 at 10:00AM. Said property is iStorage, 2303 N State St, Bunnell, FL, 32110 Ballard Harris A131 US General Tool Box, Speaker Cabinet, Red Boxes, Tool Bag, Tarp, Hand Tools, Speaker. Andrew Burton Jr. C031 File cabinet, Flash lights, Chair, Tire, 4 Shovels, Oil jugs, Books, Fence posts, 5-gallon buckets, Quart cans of paint, Hand Tools, Safety cones. Shaun Brown D026 Couch, Chair, Small wood pile, Fan, Bags, Round ottoman, Kid's car, Table, Vacuum. All purchased item are sold as s, where is, and must be removed within 48 hours of the sale. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase per facility policy. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. 7763-350286 Jun. 25, Jul. 2, 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. 7763-349596 Jun. 18, 25, Jul. 2, 9, 2026

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026

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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. Samantha Harvey District Manager July 2, 9, 2026

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION Case No: 2026-CP-000333 IN RE: ESTATE OF RUSSELL J. MAIORANA, Deceased. The administration of the estate of Russell J. Maiorana, deceased, whose date of death was May 2, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division; Case Number 2026-CP-000333, the address of which is 1769 E Moody Blvd., Building 1, Bunnell, Florida 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 who have claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Please note that the personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in 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 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 2, 2026. Personal Representative: CHARLES W. CRAMER Florida Bar No. 0879347 Cramer, Price & de Armas, P.A. 1420 Edgewater Drive, Suite 200 Orlando, Florida 32804 cramer@cramerprice.com Attorneys for Personal Representative: MATTHEW C. GIOVENCO Florida Bar No. 1038856 Cramer, Price & de Armas, P.A. 1420 Edgewater Drive, Suite 200 Orlando, Florida 32804 matt@cramerprice.com 407-843-3300 (office) 407 843-6300 (facsimile) Attorney for Personal Representative July 2, 9, 2026 26-00189G

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FIRST INSERTION 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. 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 26-00192G

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 Chaos Department located at 57 Lema Lane 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 25th day of June, 2026 SHENYUFEN LLC Yu-fen Shen July 2, 2026 26-00191G

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

FIRST INSERTION 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 PUBLIC NOTICE AERIAL SPRAYING In compliance with regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), public notice is hereby given that the East Flagler Mosquito Control District may apply control products by helicopter over or adjacent to congested areas of Flagler County and its municipalities. The purpose of these flights is for surveillance of mosquito breeding sites and the suppression of mosquito populations. Should the need arise, we may also contract Clarke and Dynamic Aviation, Inc. and Ag Air Services for the same purposes. Flights will normally be performed at an altitude of 500 feet or below. Control of mosquitoes by helicopter is a common practice in populated areas of Florida. The District has conducted aerial mosquito control operations since 1990. All flights will be in the public interest and maximize public safety and mosquito control effectiveness. All control products are approved for control purposes by the Florida Department of Agriculture and U.S. Environment Protection Agency. For more information, please visit the District website at flaglermosquito. gov where you can view an interactive treatment map of areas to be treated. Updates are also shared on the District's social media channels: Facebook, Ring Neighbors, Next Door, Instagram, and X. For questions, please email info@flaglermosquito.gov. 7763-336967 Mar. 5, Apr. 2, May. 7, Jun. 4, Jul. 2, Aug. 6, Sep. 3, Oct. 1, 2026

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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

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

FIRST INSERTION 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: 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

To determine annual income: 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: 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

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SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2025 CA 000763 PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ANTONY CARL MICHAEL ASHCROFT AND ALYSIA SUSAN BLANCHETTE, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 02, 2026, and entered in 2025 CA 000763 of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC is the Plaintiff and ANTONY CARL MICHAEL ASHCROFT; ALYSIA SUSAN BLANCHETTE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT are the Defendant(s). TOM W. BEXLEY as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https://flagler.realforeclose. com, at 11:00 AM, on July 17, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 45, BLOCK 5, PALM COAST, MAP OF FLORIDA PARK, SECTION 10, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE(S) 43 THROUGH 53, IN-

CLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 25 FERNDALE LN, 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 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 22 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 25-340449 - NaP June 25; July 2, 2026 26-00188G

SECOND INSERTION 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.: 2025 CA 000254 U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF SALUDA GRADE ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE TRUST 2022-INV1 Plaintiff(s), vs. SAPPHIRE DRAGON VENTURES LLC; et al., Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to the Order Granting Motion to Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure Sale entered on June 4, 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 17th 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 8, BLOCK 61, PALM COAST, MAP OF ROYAL PALMS, SECTION 29, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 10, PAGE 26, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property address: 15 Ryall Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32164 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/ Steven G. Hurley 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. 25-000152-2 June 25; July 2, 2026 26-00183G

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024 CA 000393 CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2017-6, Plaintiff, VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, SURVIVING SPOUSE, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEE, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MIGUEL REYES A/K/A MIGUEL A. REYES. DECEASED; RACHEL REYES; MICKEY REYES; MICHAEL REYES; CHRISTOPHER REYES; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 N/K/A SHELLSEA MONGE; UNKNOWN TENANT #2 N/K/A WILLAM CRUZ; ALBERTO MIGUEL REYES; Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sale will be made pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment. An Amended Final Judgment was awarded on June 17, 2026 in Civil Case No. 2024 CA 000393, of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein, CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2017-6 is the Plaintiff, and UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, SURVIVING SPOUSE, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEE, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MIGUEL REYES A/K/A MIGUEL A. REYES. DECEASED; RACHEL REYES; MICKEY REYES; MICHAEL REYES; CHRISTOPHER REYES; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 N/K/A SHELLSEA MONGE; UNKNOWN TENANT #2 N/K/A WILLAM CRUZ; ALBERTO MIGUEL

REYES and are Defendants. The Clerk of the Court, Tom Bexley will sell to the highest bidder for cash at https://flagler.realforeclose.com/ on July 17, 2026 at 11:00:00 AM EST the following described real property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 38, BLOCK 10, OF PALM COAST MAP OF BELLE TERRE, SECTION 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGES 59 THROUGH 67, INCLUSIVE, AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 35, PAGE 528, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER 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. 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, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated this 18th day of June, 2026. ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 401 W. Linton Blvd. Suite 202-B Delray Beach, FL 33444 Telephone: 561-392-6391 Facsimile: 561-392-6965 By: /s/ Mola R. Bosland FBN: 030330 2026.06.18 10:35:56-04’00’ Mola Bosland, Esq FBNL 30330 Primary E-Mail: ServiceMail@aldridgepite.com 1221-15879B June 25; July 2, 2026 26-00182G

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