IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. : 2025-CA-2286 LENDER ASSET LIQUIDATORS, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, STEPHEN M. CRAWFORD, RILEY STAPLETON HOLDINGS, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, and JOHN STAPLETON, Plaintiffs, v. RHONDA LEIGH AYERS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. , KIM R. SCHWANTZ, CHRISTOPHER E. SCHWANTZ, COMMUNITY BANK, COAST, SUMMER BREEZE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN TENANT #1 and UNKNOWN TENANT #2, representing unknown parties and tenants in possession, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F. S. CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure, dated March 12, 2026, in the above-styled case, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.bid4assets.com on September 2, 2026 at 11:00 a. m. CT the following described properties in Okaloosa County, Florida: Lot 12, Block 3, GREY MOSS POINT, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 5, of the Public Records of Okaloosa County, Florida. Parcel Id. 07-1S-22-1080-0003-0120 And the following described properties in Walton County, Florida: THE WEST HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA. SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED EASEMENT: COMMENCE AT THE SW CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE N 02°23’01" E FOR A DISTANCE OF 411.84 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE S 84°29’22'‘ W FOR A DISTANCE OF 510.30 FEET TO AN IRON ROD ON THE EAST SIDE OF LAIRD ROAD AND BEGINNING OF SAID LINE; THENCE N 84°29'22" E FOR A DISTANCE OF 510.30 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE S 02°23'01" W FOR A DISTANCE OF 411.84 FEET TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE S 88°34'06" E FOR A DISTANCE OF 1217.91 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4; THENCE N 61°10'05" E FOR A DISTANCE OF 148.79 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4, SAID EAST LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4, BEING THE TERMINATION OF SAID SIXTY FOOT EASEMENT. Parcel Id. 08-3N-21-37000-005-0011 And Condominium Unit D-311, SUMMER BREEZE, A CONDOMINIUM, together with an undivided interest in the common elements, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 340, Page 575, as amended from time to time, of the Public Records of Walton County, Florida. Parcel Id. 30-2S-21-42840-00D-0311 And Lot 50 Delaware PLANTATIONS SUBDIVISION: Commence at the Northwest corner of Section 17, Township 3 North, Range 21 West, Walton County, Florida; thence South 03 degrees 06 minutes 34 seconds East for a distance of 1348.89 feet along the section line to an iron rod; thence North 83 degrees 05 minutes 11 seconds East for a distance of 47.07 feet to a concrete monument and the Point of Beginning; thence North 88 degrees 05 minutes 18 seconds East for a distance of 287.24 feet to an iron rod; thence South 03 degrees 03 minutes 18 seconds East for a distance of 1347.57 feet to an iron rod; thence South 87 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds West for a distance of 301.59 feet to an iron rod; thence North 02 degrees 26 minutes 42 seconds West for a distance of 1352.25 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an easement across the West 40 feet of said property. Together with and subject to covenants, easements, and restrictions of record. Parcel Id. 17-3N-21-37000-001-0100 And Lot 24 of UNRECORDED DELAWARE PLANTATION SUBDIVISION PHASE TWO described as follows: Commence at the Northwest corner of Section 17, Township 3 North, Range 21 West, Walton County, Florida; thence North 87 degrees 36' 33" East for a distance of 670.90 feet along the section line to an iron rod and the POB; thence North 87 degrees 36' 33" East for a distance of 335.45 feet to an iron rod; thence South 02 degrees 56' 46" East for a distance of 1344.92 feet to an iron rod; thence South 87 degrees 23' 05" West for a distance of 334.16 feet to an iron rod; thence North 03 degrees 00' 02" West for a distance of 1346.24 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to an easement across the North 60 feet the South 60 feet of said property. Also subject to an easement across all that area lying within the circumference of a circle, having a radius of 60 feet, whose center point is 50 feet North of the Southeast corner of the property. Together with that certain mobile home situate thereon. Parcel Id. 17-3N-21-37000-001-0240 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from this sale, if any, other than the property owner must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Court Administration, ADA Liaison Okaloosa County 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Phone (850) 609-4700 Fax (850) 651-7725 ADA.Okaloosa@flcourts1.gov 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. Some accommodations, such as sign language interpreters and real-time reporting, require additional time to schedule. To ensure service availability, it is recommended that you contact the ADA Coordinator or Liaison at least seven days prior to your court appearance or visit to the courthouse. Please be prepared to explain the nature of your disability and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that will enable you to effectively participate in the court program, service, or proceeding. NEWSPAPER IS DIRECTED TO DELIVER PROOF OF PUBLICATION DIRECTLY TO THE CLERK. DATED: July 21, 2026 MATTHEWS & MATTHEWS, LLP /s/ Dana C. Matthews DANA C. MATTHEWS, ESQ. Florida Bar No. : 335843 4475 Legendary Drive Destin, FL 32541 Tel: (850) 837-3662 Email: dmatthews@destinlaw.com (primary) mschmidt@destinlaw.com (secondary) Attorney for Plaintiffs, Lender Asset Liquidators, LLC, Stephen M. Crawford, Riley Stapleton Holdings, LLC, and John Stapleton CR4382

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY FLORIDA
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN A. MCLENDON III, DECEASED; Probate Case No. : 2026 CP 0653
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of JOHN A. MCLENDON III, Deceased, whose date of death was November 29, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for OKALOOSA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 James Lee Blvd. , Crestview, Florida 32536. The name and address 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. 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. NOTWITH-STANDING 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 7/30, 2026. Attorney for Person Giving Notice: /s/ Brandon “Brad” Stewart
Florida Bar No. : 0036613
Stewart Law Firm
The Barbara D. Stewart Building
215 N. Main Street
Crestview, FL 32536
Phone: (850) 689-4529
Email: Staff@bstewartlawfirm.com
Attorney for Personal Representative
Person Giving Notice: /s/Margaret McLendon
Personal Representative
CR4381

Notice of Self Storage Sale
Please take notice ClearHome Self Storage – Betta located at 2614 Highway 98 West, Mary Esther, FL, 32569, ClearHome Self Storage – Freedom located at 1500 Freedom Self Storage Rd. , #7, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, 32547, ClearHome Self Storage – Florosa located at 2371 W Highway 98, Ste. A, Mary Esther, FL, 32569 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants whom are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 8/19/2026 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. ClearHome Self Storage - Betta: Shayla Green. ClearHome Self Storage - Florosa: Cynthia Johnson; Jeremy Vest. ClearHome Self Storage – Freedom: Janet Randall; Peter Folta; James Grym. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. CR4380

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO. : 2025 CA 002956 PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. GEORGE EDWARD STEVENS A/K/A GEORGE STEVENS; FIFTH THIRD BANK, N. A. ; NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; REDSTONE COMMONS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. ; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GEORGE EDWARD STEVENS A/K/A GEORGE STEVENS Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in the above styled cause now pending in said court and as required by Florida Statute 45.031(2), BRAD E. EMBRY as the Clerk of the Circuit Court for OKALOOSA County shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at https://www.bid4assets.com/OkaloosaFL/calendar at, 11:00 AM central time on the 14 day of August, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 90, REDSTONE COMMONS PHASE 2A, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 28, PAGES 35 THROUGH 38, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 414 CHICKADEE STREET, CRESTVIEW, FL 32539 IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. If you are a person with disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Court Administration, ADA Liaison Okaloosa County 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547 Phone (850) 609-4700 Fax (850) 651-7725 ADA.Okalooa@flcourts1.gov 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 this 13 day of July 2026. By: /s/ Lindsay Maisonet Lindsay Maisonet, Esq. Bar Number: 93156 CR4379

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KEYS FUNDING LLC - 7024 the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a TAX DEED to be issued thereon. The Certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: TAX DEED CASE NUMBER: 2026-067
YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2025
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: CRESTVIEW LOTS 9 & 10 BLK 157
PARCEL ID # 173N23249001570090
Name in which assessed: ARMSTRONG MICHELLE R
ALL of said property being in the County of Okaloosa, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at https://www.bid4assets.com on Sep-08-2026 at 10:00 a. m. Dated: Brad E Embry
Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller
Okaloosa County, Florida
By: Josh Allen
Deputy Clerk
CR4372