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City Council expected to vote on amended ordinance for Cape Coral Grove development

By MEGHAN BRADBURY news@breezenewspapers.com

An amended and restated ordinance is up for approval at today’s Cape Coral City Council meeting for the mixed-use project Cape Coral Grove.

The development will be located on a 131-acre site on the north side of Southwest Pine Island Road between Chiquita Boulevard and Burnt Store Road.

Cape Coral City Hall will be closed Labor Day

Cape Coral City Hall will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. City offices will reopen on Tuesday for regular operating hours.

Trash collection services will be delayed by one day for the entire week.

Parks & Recreation:

n On Monday, Sept. 1, boat ramps, parks, and preserves will be open.

n Coral Oaks Golf Course will remain open for the holiday.

n Parks administrative offices, recreation facilities, and Eagle Skate Park will be closed Monday, Sept. 1. 311 Call Center & Water Account Services:

n The 311 Call Center and Water Account Services will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, and will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2.

n To pay your water bill, visit our website at www. CapeCoral.gov and go to “Pay Water Bill.” Checks can be placed in the designated payment drop box at City Hall.

City Hall is at 1015 Cultural Park Blvd.

The agreement is between CCTC Fee Owner, LLC, Cape Coral Town Center Community Development District and the city of Cape Coral.

The parties entered into a development agreement on Aug. 28, 2024.

According to the ordinance, the town center will have a walkable and integrated open-air, mixed-use development. The core area will be anchored by retail, dining

and leisure uses, and vertically integrated multi-family residential uses.

The development will be built in phases – roads, which also includes utilities; storm drainage and storm water management ponds; lift stations; landscaping; irrigation and decorative street lighting; and then the town center infrastructure.

Council will also vote on a resolution to provide CCTC Fee Owner with an

Crash involving school bus shuts down northbound lanes of Del Prado

Police report no students were present at time of accident

By CJ HADDAD cjhaddad@breezenewspapers.com

A school bus was involved in a crash Tuesday morning in Cape Coral, though no students were present on the bus at the time of the incident.

According to Cape Coral Police Department officials, the two-vehicle crash happened near the 2500 block of Del Prado Boulevard, North, near the entrance to the Shops at North Cape plaza and McDonald’s restaurant around 7 a.m., and caused all of the northbound lanes to close for a time.

CCPD officials confirmed that “the bus did not have any students on board at the time.”

CCPD officials said three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.

In a “Traffic Tip Tuesday” post on social media Tuesday following the crash, CCPD officials reminded parents and drivers on the best way to go about their morning routine.

CCPD’s post stated:

n Always stay on the sidewalk/away from the roadway while waiting for the bus.

n Never run across the street: cross at designated crosswalks when it’s safe.

n Be alert and avoid distractions like phones or earbuds while waiting for the bus.

n Bus stop safety is a two-way street.

n Drivers, slow down in school zones and in areas where kids are waiting for the bus, and keep a 10-foot distance from a bus when it’s picking up or dropping off students.

“Let’s work together to keep our kids safe!”

CCPD officials stated.

A number of Cape Coral Police officers were on the scene of a Tuesday morning crash involving a Lee County Schools bus The accident closed down all of the northbound lanes of Del Prado Boulevard, just north of the intersection at Kismet Parkway Three people were injured, but no students were on the bus when the accident occurred

CHRIS STRINE

Enhanced Property Recapture Grant for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $86,437,702. The grant was created by the city to attract the larger-scale private capital investment and/or “development into a mixed-use or non-residential project site to create a destination, town center, or mixed-use development within the city.”

By MEGHAN BRADBURY news@breezenewspapers.com

Teachers Association of Lee County asserts that there is a serious discrepancy between the School District of Lee County’s public claims of having a certified teacher in every classroom and the reality inside its schools.

According to statement issued by TALC today, “while the district has stated that all classrooms were covered by certified teachers on Monday, TALC’s climate survey of members tells a different story.”

Among the responses TALC shared from educators is that there were “multiple instances where classes were led by staff without the appropriate certification for the subject or grade level assigned,” and “special area coverage reductions leading to significant loss of planning time for teachers.”

The release states that educators shared that there were overcrowded classrooms with some up to 40 students, while others were combined due to shortages of staffing.

TALC said teachers also reported that “we don’t have enough grade-level teachers, so level 1’s are being placed in college-level classes. It’s not right.”

“These findings are not isolated incidents — they represent a systemic problem that impacts both students and educators,” President of the Teachers Association of Lee County Kevin Daly said in a prepared statement. “We cannot accept a narrative that all classes are properly staffed when our members are telling us otherwise. This is not about politics; it’s about truth and the

Cape man charged with DUI and violating state’s ‘Move Over’ law

By CJ HADDAD cjhaddad@breezenewspapers.com

A Cape Coral man was arrested Saturday for driving under the influence after police say he violated Florida’s “Move Over” law.

Tyler Janson, 22, was charged with DUI and cited for violating the law after he was pulled over just after 2 a.m. Aug. 16.

Cape Coral Police Department officials said an officer conducted a traffic stop near 4400 Chiquita Blvd. when they saw a blue Chevrolet Silverado traveling south at a “very high rate of speed,” and passed within

5 feet of the officers.

CCPD officials said the pursuing officer had to speed up to 100 MPH to catch up to Janson, who was the sole occupant of the truck.

“Janson told officers he was coming from a friend’s house and admitted to drinking earlier in the evening,” states a release from CCPD. “Officers noted watery eyes, slurred speech, and the odor of alcohol coming from his breath. A DUI investigation was

conducted, and Janson agreed to perform Standard Field Sobriety Exercises.” CCPD officials said based on the investigation, Janson was arrested for DUI and refused to provide a breath sample. Officials also said a search of his truck revealed an empty case of Twisted Tea and two empty bottles. Janson was transported to the Lee County Jail, and has since been released on a $500 bond.

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum lecture series continues this Thursday

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel is continuing with its seasonal Lecture Series for the summer and fall, which is being offered virtually via Zoom and for free.

The next lecture will be:

∫ Aug. 21 at 5:30 p.m.: “South Florida’s Seasonal Seas” with photographer, biochemist and photo-naturalist Gabriel Jensen

From the surface, the ocean looks the same to us humans year-round. But beneath the waves, the changing seasons bring forth epic underwater migrations and behaviors of marine life of all shapes and sizes, from mollusks to fish, sea turtles, sharks, groupers and more.

By utilizing international award-winning photographs taken during thousands of hours underwater, Jensen will use anecdotes of adventure paired with population data to tell the story of South Florida’s

BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM & AQUARIUM Photographer, biochemist and photo-naturalist Gabriel Jensen, will be the guest speaker for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium’s next free lecture to be held this Thursday via Zoom.

underwater seasons, what they mean for marine animals and why it matters.

His images of underwater microfauna have been featured by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Smithsonian Magazine and National Geographic, among others. Jensen’s photographs of nudibranchs are the focus of an exhibit, “Brilliant Colors of the Sea: Nudibranchs and Their Relatives,” on display at the museum.

While the lecture is free, registration in required. Support for the series is from the museum’s Sam

and Francis Bailey Clean Water Education Center.

The remaining lectures will include:

∫ Sept. 18: “What Can Oysters Tell Us About the Restoration of the Everglades?” with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish & Wildlife Research Institute research scientist Stephen Geiger, Ph.D.

∫ Oct. 16: “Gulf Seafood: Sustaining Wildlife and Our Way of Life” with Audubon Nature Institute Director of Sustainability and Coastal Conservation Initiatives John Fallon

To register or for more information, visit https://www.shellmuseum. org/learn-and-experience/lectures/.

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium is at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road on Sanibel.

Ordinance: Cape City Council vote expected

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According to the resolution, the projected taxable value for the project is anticipated to exceed $86 million.

“The city believes that the value of the direct, indirect, and induced benefits of the project to the city is anticipated to be $1,176,888,401,” according to the resolution.

It further states that the “city desires to provide CCTC Fee Owner, LLC an Impact Fee Incentive Grant, in the form of a credit, against the first $10,000,000 of impact fees and connection charges that are required for the development of the subject property.”

The meeting will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.

Tyler Janson

LARC to hold Fore the Future Youth Golf Challenge Oct. 25

LARC (Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens), a nonprofit organization that empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through vocational training, residential support and inclusive community services, has announced the Fore the Future Youth Golf Challenge — a one-of-akind fundraising event just for kids and teens in grades 1–12. This day of fun, mentorship and prizes will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25, at The Golf Club at Crown Colony, at 8851 Crown Colony Blvd., Fort Myers.

The scramble tournament will kick off with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.

This is Southwest Florida’s first youth golf fundraiser of its kind, created to bring together elementary, middle and high school students of all skill levels — from beginners to future champions — for a meaningful cause. Golfers will participate in fun on-course challenges and enjoy an awards ceremony and great prizes.

“Whether you’re new to golf or already mastering your swing, the LARC Youth Golf Challenge is your chance to be part of something meaningful,” said Angela Katz, LARC Executive Director. “By raising funds, kids are helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn life skills, find jobs, and live more independently. They will also be role models—showing the community the power of inclusion, kindness, and youth leadership. All skill levels are welcome, and it’s not just about winning— it’s about giving your best, having fun, and making a difference. So grab your clubs and join us—you’ll be swinging for a cause that truly matters.”

To participate, each golfer is asked to raise a minimum of $250, which directly supports LARC’s program. The top three fundraisers receive prizes and a hole-in-one challenge will feature a magical Disney vacation for four.

Organizers say raising $250 is easier than you think! Youngsters can ask 10 people to donate $25 or 25 people to give $10—or mix it up. Other creative ideas to raise money can also be found on LARC’s website at www.larcleecounty. org.

Businesses and community supporters are encouraged to sponsor the Fore the Future Youth Golf Challenge.

To register, become a sponsor or learn more, visit www.larcleecounty.org/ events/youthgolfchallenge.

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FWC asking public to report sightings of rare rainbow snakes

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking the public to report sightings of the elusive rainbow snake (Farancia erytrogramma), a nonvenomous species whose population has declined in recent decades.

Rainbow snakes are semi-aquatic reptiles that primarily feed on American eels, a prey species that has also declined in Florida waters. This dependency, along with habitat loss, has contributed to population reductions. Snake fungal disease is impacting rainbow snake populations in other states, raising concerns about the species’ long-term survival.

“We need help from Floridians and visitors to better understand where rainbow snakes still occur in the state,” said Kevin Enge, Research Scientist with FWC’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. “Every

Monday Volleyball

Cape Coral 3, Lehigh 0: The Seahawks opened the new season on a high note with a home victory.

Saturday

Preseason Cross Country Dunbar Tiger Jamboree At Buckingham Park

GIRLS

Varsity A

Team: 1. Seminole Osceola 63. 2. Fort Myers 69. 3. Oasis 75. 4. Barron Collier 88. 5. Naples 132. 6. North Fort Myers 162. 7. Cardinal Mooney 193. 8. Charlotte 210. 9. Mater Lakes 241. 10. ECS 256. 11. Palmetto Ridge 308. 12. Cape Coral 326. 13. Babcock 350. 14. Lely 357. Individual: 1. Jazlyn Forbes (O) 17:55.30 (course record). 2. Khloe Wilder (BC) 20:55.90. 3. Lyla Parker (FM) 20:47.30. 4. Maggie Pocklington (FM) 21;10.40. 5. Aurelia Sciandra (NFM) 21:30.10. 6. Lilliana Sipe (O) 21:44.10. 7. Colbie Fullerton (SO) 21:50.80. 8. Kiera Partello (BC) 22:07.90. 9. Madison Boyko (O) 22:12.00. 10. Ashlynn Clements (SO) 22:20.10. Also: 20. Erin Vezzola (O) 23:49.00. 24. Briana

sighting report gives us valuable data about their current distribution and helps us assess the health of the species in Florida.”

Rainbow snakes are visually striking and difficult to mistake for other species. They are iridescent black or violet-blue with three

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Watson (IC) 24:24.00. 26. Isabella Hull (NFM) 24:32.60. 33. Cay Stevens (NFM) 25:38.30. 37. Audrey Gross (CC) 254:49.50. 41. Chloe Gaff (O) 26:00.30. 49. Brooke Mena (CC) 26:21.80.

Varsity B

Individual: 4. Britney Brickler (L) 26:23.50. 8. Sophia McKee (O) 27:58.90. 19. Madelyn Sanders (NFM) 31:28.00. BOYS Varsity A

Team: 1. Naples 34. 2. Fort Myers 54. 3. Seminole Osceola 97. 4. Cape Coral 129. 5. Mater Lakes 129. 6. Dunbar 11. 7. North Fort Myers 181. 8. Palmetto Ridge 222. 9. Admiral Farragut 236. 10. Oasis 257. 11. Charlotte 277. 12. Bonita Springs 319. 13. Cardinal Mooney 355. 14. Babcock 366. Individual: 1. Reece Lolly (N) 16:37.80 2. Jonathan Rosas Santiago 16:42.10. 3. Chancey Alexander (D) 16:48.20. 4. Spencer Mehltretter (SO) 16:448.50. 5. Reed Hagen (FM) 16:51.80. 6. Brae Tritton (FM) 16:58.70. 7. Ruben Viera De Lemos (CC) 17:02.90. 8. Kevin Agular (ML) 17:03.20. 9. Benjamin Turner (N) 17:45.00. 10. Jeb Bremerman (N) 17:45.20. Also: 20. Adrian Sosa (O) 18:15.10. 21. Brody Hilt (NFM) 18:16.10. 23. Mason Boyer (CC) 18:21.70. 24. .Joshua Warren (CC) 18:34.30. 26. Martin Garcia (NFM) 18:34.70. 34. Reilly Rountree (CC) 19:14.50. 35. Andru McCarthy (O) 19:16.50. 36. William Santana (NFM) 19:17.70. 47. Chase Jendrusiak (CC) 19:38.80. 48. Hunter Jendrusiak

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The Lee Health Foundation invites community members, sponsors and golfers to come together in celebration, remembrance and support at the 32nd Annual Anthony J. “Tony” Budreau Memorial Golf Classic, taking place Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Saltleaf Golf Preserve in Bonita Springs.

This annual event honors the legacy of Tony Budreau, a Fort Myers native, standout athlete and beloved son, brother and friend, who passed away from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) at 26 years old. Proceeds from the tournament benefit

the Lee Health ALS Clinic, providing critical care and resources for patients living with ALS in Southwest Florida.

Participants will enjoy an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, competition for cash prizes in two closest-to-the-pin contests, a raffle, followed by a lunch buffet and awards ceremony. Single golfer tickets are $230, with all proceeds supporting ALS care through Lee Health Foundation.

Registration closes Sept. 22. For more, visit LeeHealthFoundation. org/32nd-Annual-Memorial-Golf-Classic.

red stripes along their back. Their lip and chin scales are yellow, marked with violet spots, and adults typically reach 3 to 4 feet in length.

These snakes are usually found in or near water, including rivers, springs and brackish marshes. One south Florida subspecies was historically found in Fisheating Creek in Glades County. That location is more than 150 miles south of the nearest known population in Lake County but hasn’t been documented since 1952.

If you spot a rainbow snake in Florida, please report your sighting to the FWC. Photographs are especially helpful in confirming sightings and can be included when you submit your sighting online. By sharing sightings, the public can play an important role in conserving this unique species.

(CC) 19:42.30.

Varsity B

Individual: 2. Graeson Campbell (NFM) 20:45.79. 3. Michael Jendrusiak (CC) 21:11.10. 10. Brycen Kenna (CC) 22:14.70.

Friday

Preseason Football

Cape Coral 47, Aubrey Rogers 0: Cape scored on its first three possessions and never looked back. The score was 40-0 at halftime. Derek Hooker passed for five touchdowns on a night when he completed his first 11 passes and finished 13 of 14. Defensively, Hezekiah Jones had a pick-six and a fumble recovery to set up another score. Jayden Reyes also had an interception.

Mariner 16, Gateway 8: In a game dominated by defense and penalties, Cooper Rivera’s field goal gave the Tritons

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32nd Annual Budreau Memorial Golf Classic Oct. 4

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Main building at the Alliance for the Arts to close Sept. 1 for upgrades

The Alliance for the Arts, a cultural hub in Southwest Florida, has announced a significant facility refresh project coinciding with its 50th anniversary. The Alliance will pause operations in its main building from Sept. 1 to an anticipated re-opening of October 3, 2025, to undertake essential upgrades focused on safety, efficiency and enhancing the visitor experience for the next half-century.

During this time, the Edwards Building will remain open for classes, and a smaller satellite version of the gift shop and office will be available to ensure continued service and support for visitors.

This transformative renovation aims to include brand-new flooring, an upgraded catering prep- kitchen, gallery drywall repair, refreshed bathrooms, and other crucial behind-the-scenes enhancements. These improvements are designed to create an even more welcoming, functional, and inspiring space for the thousands of individuals who engage with the Alliance through events, exhibitions, classes, and performances each year.

“Our main building is built on a great foundation—literally and figuratively. For decades, it has nurtured creativity, connection, and conversation at the heart of our

community,” said Director of Operations Jordan Jameson. “This refresh is more than cosmetic—it’s a bold investment in the future. By enhancing the experience, safety, and accessibility of our space, we’re making room for even more innovation, interaction, and impact. It’s a transformation that will empower us to welcome and inspire like never before.”

Community invited to “Refresh Fund” Campaign

To support this ambitious project, the Alliance for the Arts is launching its “Refresh Fund” and inviting the community to contribute. The organization is accepting donations of both funds and in-kind goods and services to ensure the success of these vital renovations. Every contribution, big or small, will directly help create a better space for arts and culture in Southwest Florida.

The Alliance is also actively seeking proposals from qualified contractors and service providers for key renovation components. Opportunities include: n Flooring Installation, and Refinishing: Seeking proposals for high-quality tile installation or concrete staining and polishing solutions for approximately 4,000 sq ft across galleries, classrooms, hallways, an

office, and a prep kitchen.

n Wall Tiling Project: Seeking proposals for the installation of approximately 500 sq ft of commercial-grade wall tile in two functional spaces: a public restroom and the prep kitchen.

The deadline for contractor proposals for both flooring and wall tiling is August 1, 2025, with work to be completed between September 3 and September 20, 2025. Interested contractors can submit proposals found at artinlee.org/refresh or via email to dylan@artinlee.org. Potential benefits for in-kind contributions may include company banner placement, recognition on the Alliance’s website and social media, facility use, and corporate memberships.

Additionally, the Alliance is looking for volunteers to help with prepping spaces, painting, organizing materials, and more. How to support the Alliance

n Donate: To make a financial gift or view the donation wishlist, visit https:// www.artinlee.org/engage/donate/.

n Contractors: Submit proposals for flooring and wall tiling projects to dylan@ artinlee.org by August 1, 2025.

n Volunteer: To be added to the list for volunteer opportunities, visit: www.artin-

lee.org/refresh.

n Sponsor: Inquire about custom sponsorship packages that offer various recognition benefits by contacting Melissa@ artinlee.org.

The Alliance for the Arts can’t wait to unveil a refreshed, rejuvenated facility, ready to continue sparking joy and creativity for generations to come. Follow their progress on social media and stay tuned for sneak peeks behind the construction curtain! Special thanks to the United Way, Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation and Florida Walls & Ceilings for their advance support.

About Alliance for the Arts

The Alliance for the Arts is celebrating 50 years as a nonprofit community visual and performing arts center located in the heart of Fort Myers,. The Alliance campus and galleries are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Located at 10091 McGregor Blvd., just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. For more information, please call 239-9392787, visit us at www.ArtInLee.org, find us on Facebook, MeetUp and Instagram.

TALC: Report of ‘certified teacher in every classroom’ challenged

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quality of education for our students.”

The School District of Lee County stands by its statements that every classroom has certified teacher and addressed TALC’s statement with one of its own.

“The School District of Lee County is in compliance with the requirements of teacher certification through the Florida Department of Education and is providing a certified teacher in every classroom. We have gone from 575 instructional vacancies in April to 37 today. Thirty-seven is less than 1% of our teacher workforce, and an 81% improvement from this time last year when more than 200 instructional positions were vacant. We will not stop hiring until every position is filled and look forward to returning to the bargaining table next week to fulfill our commitment of participating in the interest based bar-

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the only score of the first half. Owen O’Leary scored on a 2-yard keeper late in the third quarter and passed to Steven Carter for a 46-yard score early in the fourth. The game was the first under new Mariner coach Tyran Jones.

Oasis 35, Palmetto Ridge 14: The Sharks ran for four touchdowns on their

“They all have an education certificate. There is a state-certified teacher in every single classroom. To me it was very exciting. I am ecstatic about that. I am all for the teachers. I respect them. We definitely need to make sure we have good, qualified teachers.”

— Lee County Board member Debbie Jordan

gaining process to best serve our teachers,” the release from the School District of Lee County this afternoon states.

Lee County Board member Debbie Jordan, whose district includes North Fort Myers and parts of Cape Coral, said after the press release was issued by TALC, she asked district officials again to make sure they were being truthful.

“Again, it is yes. We have a certified teacher in every classroom. When I am visiting my schools, I am speaking to my principals and asking them the same questions.

Their response is yes. This is the first time we have had one,” Jordan said of having certified teachers in every classroom.

The 37 vacancies have also been filled with a certified teacher in the classrooms until others are hired to be the official teacher of record, she said.

“They all have an education certificate. There is a state-certified teacher in every single classroom,” Jordan said. “To me it was very exciting. I am ecstatic about that. I am all for the teachers. I respect them. We definitely need to make sure we have good,

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way to the win. Kevin Cisnero had two TD runs, with Cameron Hill and Jackson Sabath adding one each. Sabath also connected with James Wagenhoffer for a TD pass.

Ida Baker 26, East Lee County 7: Nikolas Korf ran for three Bulldogs scores and Aiden Thurber hit Caelum Craigin for a touchdown pass. Cullen O’Brien made his debut as Ida Baker coach.

LARC: Fore the Future golf event

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For questions, contact Nickole Hendra at (239) 334-6285, extension 229, or nickolehendra@larcleecounty.org.

About LARC

Established in 1954, LARC is a training center for success for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

LARC serves more than 300 individuals annually, and participants range from 14 to 83. LARC offers life skills training, vocational training, youth programs, community employment services and a vast array of other state-of-the-art community inclusion services on a full-time, year-round basis. Its main campus is located at 2570 Hanson St., Fort Myers. LARC also operates two Residential Group Homes in Cape Coral.

Island Coast 22, Bonita Springs 12: Former assistant Steve O’Neal coached the Gators after Tryan Jones left Island Coast for Mariner.

Bishop Verot 38, Neumann 7: Sophomore quarterback Austan Cristiaan passed for four touchdowns as the Vikings rolled in their preseason game. Ayden Gonzalez scored all four of those TDs, catching seven Christiaan passes on the night.

Prep Schedule

Wednesday, 8/20

Volleyball

Gateway Charter at Oasis

Bishop Verot at Aubrey Rogers

South Fort Myers at Mariner

Thursday, 8/21

Volleyball

North Fort Myers at Cape Coral

Ida Baker at Estero

qualified teachers.”

TALC said it will collect and share firsthand accounts from teachers, so both the public and decision-makers understand the conditions within the schools. According to the release, “the association calls on the district to acknowledge these gaps and work collaboratively with TALC to address staffing shortages, protect planning time, and ensure all students are taught by appropriately certified educators.”

Jordan encourages teachers to reach out to her, so she can share the information with the district and continue to ask questions and get answers.

“I am not just taking it for what the district is saying, I am out there speaking to the schools and asking them as well. I am asking the kids, too, I am getting their perspective as well,” she said.

ECS at Island Coast

Friday, 8/22

Football

Cape Coral at North Fort Myers

Ida Baker at Bonita Springs

Port Charlotte at Island Coast

Mariner at Fort Myers

Oasis at Community School of Naples

Bishop Verot at Tampa Jesuit

Volleyball

Bishop Verot at Winter Haven tournament

Saturday, 8/23

Cross Country

Lehigh Lightning Invitational

Volleyball

Bishop Verot at Winter Haven tournament

PROBATE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 25-CP-2054

Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF ELFREDA LEWIS Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Elfreda Lewis, deceased, whose date of death was February 24, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33901. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is August 13, 2025.

Personal Representatives:

Teresa Scott 3774 Stovall Road Park City, Kentucky 42160

Ann Froggett

2225 Poynter Road Glasgow, Kentucky 42141

Attorney for Personal Representatives:

Thomas M. Tarsia

Attorney Florida Bar Number: 51628

2002 Del Prado Blvd. S Unit 205 CAPE CORAL, FL 33990

Telephone: (239) 933-9383

Fax: (239-) 933-9459

E-Mail: Tarsia@tarsialawgroup.com

Secondary E-Mail: cirillo@tarsialawgroup.com

August 13, 20, 2025

LC9339

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE

COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 25-CP-2242

Division Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF Roberta Lyn Lorenzi

Deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

(testate)

The administration of the estate of Roberta Lyn Lorenzi, deceased, is pending in the Circuit Court for

County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P. O. Box 9346, Fort Myers, FL 33902. The file number for the estate is 25-CP-2242. The estate is testate and the dates of the decedent’s will and any codicils are 05/09/2025

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. The fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in section 90.5021, Florida Statutes, applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.

Any interested person on whom a copy of the notice of administration is served must file with the court, on or before the date that is 3 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on that person, any objection that challenges the validity of the will or any codicils, venue, or jurisdiction of the court. The 3 month time period may only be extended for estoppel based upon a misstatement by the personal representative regarding the time period within which an objection must be filed. The time period may not be extended for any other reason, including affirmative representation, failure to disclose information, or misconduct by the personal representative or any other person. Unless sooner barred by section 733.212(3), Florida Statutes, all objections to the validity of the will, venue or the jurisdiction of the court must be filed no later than the earlier of the entry of an order of final discharge of the personal representative or 1 year after service of the notice of administration.

Persons who may be entitled to exempt property under section 732.402, Florida Statutes, will be deemed to have waived their rights to claim that property as exempt property unless a petition for determination of exempt property is filed by such persons or on their behalf on or before the later of the date that is 4 months after the date of service of a copy of the notice of administration on such persons or the date that is 40 days after the date of termination of any proceedings involving the construction, admission to probate, or validity of the will or involving any other matter affecting any part of the exempt property.

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by the surviving spouse or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

Unless an extension is granted pursuant to section 732.2135(2), Florida Statutes, an election to take an elective share must be filed on or before the earlier of the date that is 6 months after the date of service of a copy of the notice of administration on the surviving spouse, an attorney in fact or a guardian of the property of the surviving spouse; or the date that is 2 years after the date of the decedent’s death.

Under certain circumstances and by failing to contest the will, the recipient of this notice of administration may be waiving his or her right to contest the validity of a trust or other writing incorporated by reference into the will.

MELVILLE G. BRINSON, III, P.A. Attorneys for Personal Representative

8359 STRINGFELLOW RD.

ST. JAMES CITY, FL 33956

Telephone: (239) 282-0551

Florida Bar No. 0494003

Email Addresses: brinson@afblaw.com suz@afblaw.com

Kari Lorenzi

29 SW 21st Place, Cape Coral, FL 33991

Personal Representative August 13, 20, 2025 LC0835

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 25-CP-2242

Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF Roberta Lyn Lorenzi Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Roberta Lyn Lorenzi, deceased, whose date of death was June 6th, 2025 is pending in the Circuit Court for LEE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P. O. Box 9346, Fort Myers, FL 33902. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is August 13, 2025. MELVILLE G. BRINSON, III, P.A. Attorneys for Personal Representative 8359 STRINGFELLOW RD. ST. JAMES CITY, FL 33956

Telephone: (239) 282-0551

Florida Bar No. 0494003

Email Addresses: brinson@afblaw.com suz@afblaw.com

Kari Lorenzi

29 SW 21st Place, Cape Coral, FL 33991

Personal Representative August 13, 20, 2025

LC0835

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 25-CP-2003

Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF EVELYN NAVAS

Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Evelyn Navas, deceased, whose date of death was April 10, 2025,

is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, located at 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida 33901. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the attorney for the personal representative are provided below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the 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 ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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 persons having claims or demands against the 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 the first publication of this notice is August 13, 2025.

Personal Representative: Bill Navas 1433 SE 13th Street Cape Coral, FL 33990

Attorney for Personal Representative: Thomas M. Tarsia, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0051628

Tarsia Law Group 2002 Del Prado Blvd. S., Unit 205 Cape Coral, Florida 33990 Phone: 239-933-9383 Fax: 239-933-9459

Primary Email: tarsia@tarsialawgroup.com

Secondary Email: cirillo@tarsialawgroup.com

August 13, 20, 2025 LC9339 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 25-CP-155 IN RE: ESTATE OF NORA C. HARMON

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Nora C. Harmon, deceased, whose date of death was November 22, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2)

YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 13, 2025.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/Scott Kuhn Scott Kuhn E-mail Addresses: Pleadings@kuhnlegal.com

Florida Bar No. 555436 Kuhn Law Firm 6720 Winkler Road Fort Myers, Florida 33919

Telephone: (239) 333-4529

Personal Representative: Lisa Absher 8840 Paseo De Valencia Street Fort Myers, Florida 33908

August 13, 20, 2025 LC1280 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 25-CP-2402

Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF ELIZABETH E. ARNOLD, Deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Elizabeth E. Arnold, deceased, whose date of death was July 12, 2025, and the last four digits of whose social security number are x2646, is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

The Personal Representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the Decedent’s death by the Decedent or the Decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act, as described in section 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is filed within the time provided by section 732.2211, Florida Statutes.

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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is August 20, 2025.

Personal Representative:

John Bryan Sherwood

181 North Putt Corners Road

New Paltz, New York 12561

Attorney for Personal Representative: Amy L. McGarry

Florida Bar Number: 181897

Amy McGarry Law Office, PL 1708 Cape Coral Pkwy West, Suite 7

Cape Coral, Florida 33914

Telephone: (239) 945-3883

amy@amymcgarrylaw.com service@amymcgarrylaw.com

August 20, 27, 2025

LC1928

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 25-CP-002420

IN RE: ESTATE OF SHEILA M. GRAF a/k/a SHEILA MARY GRAF Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of SHEILA M. GRAF a/k/a SHEILA MARY GRAF, deceased, whose date of death was January 7, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for LEE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33901. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this Notice is required to be served must file their Claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

The Personal Representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the Clerk. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their Claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is August 20, 2025. Attorney for Personal Representative: CHARLES C. JONES, II

Attorney

Florida Bar Number: 11952

JONES HABER & ROLLINGS 1633 SE 47th Terrace

Cape Coral, FL 33904

Telephone: (239) 542-0700 Fax: (239) 542-8627 E-Mail: Jones@JonesHaberLaw.com

Secondary E-Mail: Simes@JonesHaberLaw.com

Personal Representative:

LISA M. GRAF-MILLER

a/k/a LISA M. MILLER 2455 Turnbury Road Green Bay, Wisconsin 54313 August 20, 27, 2025 LC0018

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO: 25-CP-002455 IN RE:

ESTATE OF THOMAS JOSEPH IMPERATO Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of THOMAS JOSEPH IMPERATO, deceased, whose date of death was May 30, 2025; is pending in the Circuit Court for Lee County, Florida, Probate Division; File No. 25-CP-002455; the address of which is P.O. Box 9346, Ft. Myers, FL 33902. The names and addresses of the personal

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-18

A RESOLUTION OF THE HERONS GLEN RECREATION DISTRICT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SECTION 4. INTENT TO ASSESS AND COLLECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.

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

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

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

SECTION 5. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A

EXHIBIT B

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF HERONS GLEN RECREATION DISTRICT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EXHIBIT C

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

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

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

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

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

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

All affected property owners have the right to appear at the Public Hearing and the right to file written objections with the District within twenty (20) days from the date of this notice. If a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Board of the District with respect to any matters considered at the Public Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.

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

HERONS GLEN RECREATION DISTRICT

Dated: July 18, 2025

EXHIBIT