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This is an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) and Sovereign Submerged Lands (SSL) Authorization letter issued by the St. Johns River Water Management District to Clay County Board of County Commissioners on March 28, 2025, for the Lake Geneva Restoration Project. The permit authorizes construction and operation for a 2,392.78-acre habitat restoration project located in Clay County, Florida (Section 0, Township 8S, Range 23E), consisting of tree removal from the exposed lakebed measuring four inches or greater in diameter at breast height. The permit is valid for five years from issuance and is conditioned upon compliance with 20 regulatory conditions for the Environmental Resource Permit and additional proprietary conditions for Sovereign Submerged Lands use. The permittee must submit compliance information through the District's ePermit portal and must notify the District within 30 days of any changes in ownership or control of the project, real property, or permitted activity.

Permit conditions require the permittee to implement performance-based erosion and sediment control best management practices immediately prior to, during, and after construction in accordance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection guidelines. Construction access within wetlands must utilize vehicles generating minimum ground pressure and limit the maximum width of access areas to 15 feet; all construction mats must be removed within seven days of use. The permittee must comply with operational restrictions for vessels, maintain idle speed/no-wake protocols in waters accessible to federally or state-listed aquatic species, and cease all in-water activities if listed species approach within 50 feet of the work area. The permit does not relieve the permittee from obtaining necessary federal, local, or special district authorizations, nor does it convey property rights. Persons with substantial interests may file a petition for administrative hearing within 14 days of newspaper publication of the permit decision. The permittee may close the point of entry for filing such petitions by publishing notice of the District's decision in a newspaper of general circulation at the permittee's expense.

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March 28, 2025

Richard C. Smith Clay County Board of County Commissioners 477 Houston St Green Cv Spgs, FL 32043-2438

SUBJECT: 232368-1

Lake Geneva Restoration Project

Dear Sir/Madam:

Enclosed is your consolidated Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) and written authorization to Use State Owned Sovereign Submerged Lands (SSL) issued by the St. Johns River Water Management District on March 28, 2025. This permit is a legal document and should be kept with your other important documents. Permit issuance does not relieve you from the responsibility of obtaining any necessary permits from any federal, state, or local agencies for your project.

Technical Staff Report:

If you wish to receive a copy of a Technical Staff Report (TSR) that provides the District staff's analysis of the permit application, go to our ePermit portal on the District’s website at https://permitting.sjrwmd.com/ep/#/ep, and then click on “Regulatory Search” from the Search option on the blue bar. From the search page, enter the Application/Permit #, and the Sequence # in the appropriate boxes and then click on Search. Click on the application/permit number hyperlink, to take you to a listing of all documents, including the TSR, for this permit.

Noticing Your Permit:

For noticing instructions, please refer to the noticing materials in this package regarding closing the point of entry for someone to challenge the issuance of your permit. Please note that if a timely petition for administrative hearing is filed, your permit will become nonfinal and any activities that you choose to undertake pursuant to your permit will be at your own risk. Please refer to the attached Notice of Rights to determine any legal rights you may have concerning the District’s agency action.

Compliance with Permit Conditions:

To submit your required permit compliance information, go to our ePermit portal on the District’s website at https://permitting.sjrwmd.com/ep/#/ep. Once you have logged in to your account go to the "Processed Applications" panel and click on the hyperlink in the "Items Due" column. If you don't see your permit on this panel, you can add it as a "Favorite" by clicking on the "Favorite" icon at the top of the dashboard. This hyperlink will take you to a list of pending submittals due, and choose the appropriate submittal and click on the "Edit" icon to add necessary documents or information, and then submit. You can also submit this compliance

Attachment "A" - Permit Letter https://permitting.sjrwmd.com/ep/%23/ep data from the "Services" menu after logging in to your account. You will find the link under "Miscellaneous" services menu. The associated compliance forms to comply with your permit conditions are available at https://www.sjrwmd.com/documents/permitting/ .

Transferring Your Permit:

Your permit requires you to notify the District within 30 days of any change in ownership or control of the project or activity covered by the permit, or within 30 days of any change in ownership or control of the real property on which the permitted project or activity is located or occurs. You will need to provide the District with the information specified in rule 62-330.340, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Generally, this will require you to complete and submit Form 62-330.340(1), “Request to Transfer Permit,” available at https://www.sjrwmd.com/documents/permitting/. You can apply for a permit transfer on our the District's ePermit portal at https://permitting.sjrwmd.com/ep/#/ep. Once you have logged in, click on "Transfer Request" from the "SWERP/ERP Applications" Services menu.

Thank you and please let us know if you have additional questions. For general questions contact e-permit@sjrwmd.com or (386) 329-4570.

Sincerely, Jeff Prather, Division Director Division of Regulatory Services St. Johns River Water Management District 2501 S. Binion Rd Apopka, Fl 32703 321-676-6609

Enclosures: Permit Notice of Rights List of Newspapers for Publication cc: District Permit File

Consultant: Jeff Littlejohn Adams and Reese, LLP 150 S Monroe St Ste 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301-1561

Richard C. Smith Clay County Board of County Commissioners 477 Houston St Green Cv Spgs, FL 32043-2438

ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Post Office Box 1429

Palatka, Florida 32178-1429

PERMIT NO: 232368-1 DATE ISSUED: March 28, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Lake Geneva Restoration Project

AN ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PERMIT (ERP) AUTHORIZING:

Construction and operation pursuant to Chapter 62-330.474, F.A.C., General Permit for Minor Activities, for a project known as Lake Geneva Restoration Project as per plans received by the District on February 27, 2025 as clarified by plans received by the District on March 26, 2025.

AUTHORIZATION TO USE SOVEREIGN SUBMERGED LANDS (SSL):

Authorization to use Sovereign Submerged Lands in the form of a letter of consent for a 2392.78-acre habitat restoration project known as Lake Geneva Restoration Project in accordance with the plans received by the District on February 27, 2025 as clarified by plans received by the District on March 26, 2025.

LOCATION:

Section(s): 0 Township(s): 8S Range(s): 23E Clay County

ISSUED TO:

Clay County Board of County Commissioners 477 Houston St Green Cv Spgs, FL 32043-2438

Permittee agrees to hold and save the St. Johns River Water Management District and its successors harmless from any and all damages, claims, or liabilities which may arise from permit issuance. Said application, including all plans and specifications attached thereto, is by reference made a part hereof.

This permit does not convey to permittee any property rights nor any rights or privileges other than those specified herein, nor relieve the permittee from complying with any law, regulation or requirement affecting the rights of other bodies or agencies. All structures and works installed by permittee hereunder shall remain the property of the permittee.

This permit may be revoked, modified or transferred at any time pursuant to the appropriate provisions of Chapter 373, Florida Statutes:

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PERMIT AND SOVEREIGN SUBMERGED LANDS

AUTHORIZATION IS CONDITIONED UPON:

See conditions on attached "Exhibit A", dated March 28, 2025 AUTHORIZED BY: St. Johns River Water Management District

By:

Melissa Parsons Supervising Professional Engineer

"EXHIBIT A"

CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT NUMBER 232368-1

Lake Geneva Restoration Project DATED March 28, 2025

REGULATORY CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PERMIT (ERP):

1. The general permit is valid only for the specific activity indicated. Any deviation from the specified activity and the conditions for undertaking that activity shall constitute a violation of the permit and may subject the permittee to enforcement action and revocation of the permit under Chapter 373, F.S.

2. The general permit does not eliminate the necessity to obtain any required federal, state, local and special district authorizations prior to the start of any construction, alteration, operation, maintenance, removal or abandonment authorized by this permit; and it does not authorize any violation of any other applicable federal, state, local, or special district laws (including, but not limited to, those governing the “take” of listed species).

3. The general permit does not convey to the permittee or create in the permittee any property right, or any interest in real property, nor does it authorize any entrance upon or activities on property which is not owned or controlled by the permittee, or convey any rights or privileges other than those specified in the general permit.

4. The general permit does not relieve the permittee from liability and penalties when the permitted activity causes harm or injury to: human health or welfare; animal, plant or aquatic life; or property. It does not allow the permittee to cause pollution that violates state water quality standards.

5. Section 253.77, F.S., provides that a person may not commence any excavation, construction, or other activity involving the use of state-owned or other lands of the state, the title to which is vested in the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund without obtaining the required consent, lease, easement, or other form of authorization authorizing the proposed use. Therefore, the permittee is responsible for obtaining any necessary authorizations from the Board of Trustees prior to commencing activity on state-owned lands.

6. The authorization to conduct activities under a general permit may be modified, suspended or revoked in accordance with Chapter 120, F.S., and Section 373.429, F.S.

7. The general permit is not transferable to a third party. To be used by a different permittee, a new notice to use a general permit must be submitted in accordance with Rule 62-330.402, F.A.C. Activities constructed in accordance with the terms and conditions of a general permit are automatically authorized to be operated and maintained by the permittee and subsequent owners in accordance with subsection 62- 330.340(1), F.A.C. Any person holding the general permit, persons working under the general permit, and owners of land while work is conducted under the general permit shall remain liable for any corrective actions that may be required as a result of any permit violations prior to sale, conveyance, or other transfer of ownership or control of the permitted project, activity, or the real property at which the permitted project or activity is located.

8. Upon reasonable notice to the permittee, Agency staff with proper identification shall have permission to enter, inspect, sample and test the permitted system to ensure conformity with the plans and specifications approved by the general permit.

9. The permittee shall maintain any permitted project or activity in accordance with the plans submitted to the Agency and authorized in the general permit.

10. A permittee's right to conduct a specific activity under the general permit is authorized for a duration of five years.

11. Activities shall be conducted in a manner that does not cause or contribute to violations of state water quality standards. Performance-based erosion and sediment control best management practices shall be implemented and maintained immediately prior to, during, and after construction as needed to stabilize all disturbed areas, including other measures specified in the permit to prevent adverse impacts to the water resources and adjacent lands. Erosion and sediment control measures shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the State of Florida Erosion and Sediment Control Designer and Reviewer Manual (Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Department of Transportation June 2007), available at https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04227, and the Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector’s Manual (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Nonpoint Source Management Section, Tallahassee, Florida, July 2008), available at http://publicfiles.dep.state.fl.us/DEAR/Stormwater_Training_Docs/erosion-inspectors-manual.pdf.

12. Unless otherwise specified in the general permit, temporary vehicular access within wetlands during construction shall be performed using vehicles generating minimum ground pressure to minimize rutting and other environmental impacts. Within forested wetlands, the permittee shall choose alignments that minimize the destruction of mature wetland trees to the greatest extent practicable. When needed to prevent rutting or soil compaction, access vehicles shall be operated on wooden, composite, metal, or other non-earthen construction mats. In all cases, access in wetlands shall comply with the following:

a. Access within forested wetlands shall not include the cutting or clearing of any native wetland tree having a diameter 4 inches or greater at breast height;

b. The maximum width of the construction access area shall be limited to 15 feet;

c. All mats shall be removed as soon as practicable after equipment has completed passage through, or work has been completed, at any location along the alignment of the project, but in no case longer than seven days after equipment has completed work or passage through that location; and

d. Areas disturbed for access shall be restored to natural grades immediately after the maintenance or repair is completed.

13. Barges or other work vessels used to conduct in-water activities shall be operated in a manner that prevents unauthorized dredging, water quality violations, and damage to submerged aquatic communities.

14. The construction, alteration, or use of the authorized project shall not adversely impede navigation or create a navigational hazard in the water body.

15. Except where specifically authorized in the general permit, activities must not:

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a. Impound or obstruct existing water flow, cause adverse impacts to existing surface water storage and conveyance capabilities, or otherwise cause adverse water quantity or flooding impacts to receiving water and adjacent lands; or

b. Cause an adverse impact to the maintenance of surface or ground water levels or surface water flows established pursuant to Section 373.042, F.S., or a Works of the District established pursuant to Section 373.086, F.S.

16. If prehistoric or historic artifacts, such as pottery or ceramics, projectile points, stone tools, dugout canoes, metal implements, historic building materials, or any other physical remains that could be associated with Native American, early European, or American settlement are encountered at any time within the project site area, the permitted project shall cease all activities involving subsurface disturbance in the vicinity of the discovery.

The permittee or other designee shall contact the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Compliance Review Section (DHR), at (850) 245-6333, as well as the appropriate permitting agency office. Project activities shall not resume without verbal or written authorization from the Division of Historical Resources. If unmarked human remains are encountered, all work shall stop immediately and the proper authorities notified in accordance with Section 872.05, F.S.

17. The activity must be capable, based on generally accepted engineering and scientific principles, of being performed and of functioning as proposed, and must comply with any applicable District special basin and geographic area criteria.

18. The permittee shall comply with the following when performing work within waters accessible to federally- or state-listed aquatic species, such as manatees, marine turtles, smalltooth sawfish, and Gulf sturgeon:

(a) All vessels associated with the project shall operate at “Idle Speed/No Wake” at all times while in the work area and where the draft of the vessels provides less than a four-foot clearance from the bottom. All vessels will follow routes of deep water whenever possible.

(b) All deployed siltation or turbidity barriers shall be properly secured, monitored, and maintained to prevent entanglement or entrapment of listed species.

(c) All in-water activities, including vessel operation, must be shut down if a listed species comes within 50 feet of the work area. Activities shall not resume until the animal(s) has moved beyond a 50-foot radius of the in-water work, or until 30 minutes elapses since the last sighting within 50 feet. Animals must not be herded away or harassed into leaving. All on-site project personnel are responsible for observing water-related activities for the presence of listed species.

(d) Any listed species that is killed or injured by work associated with activities performed shall be reported immediately to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Hotline at 1(888)404-3922 and ImperiledSpecies@myFWC.com.

(e) Whenever there is a spill or frac-out of drilling fluid into waters accessible to the above species during a directional drilling operation, the FWC shall be notified at imperiledspecies@myfwc.com with details of the event within 24 hours following detection of the spill or frac-out.

19. The permittee shall hold and save the Agency harmless from any and all damages, claims, or liabilities which may arise by reason of the construction, alteration, operation, maintenance, removal, abandonment or use of any activity authorized by the general permit.

20. The permittee shall immediately notify the Agency in writing of any submitted information that is discovered to be inaccurate.

PROPRIETARY CONDITIONS - SOVEREIGN SUBMERGED LANDS (SSL):

mailto:ImperiledSpecies@myFWC.com mailto:imperiledspecies@myfwc.com

Notice Of Rights

1. A person whose substantial interests are or may be affected has the right to request an administrative hearing by filing a written petition with the St. Johns River Water Management District (District). Pursuant to Chapter 28-106 and Rule 40C-1.1007, Florida Administrative Code, the petition must be filed (received) either by delivery at the office of the District Clerk at District Headquarters, P. O. Box 1429, Palatka Florida 32178-1429 (4049 Reid St., Palatka, FL 32177) or by e-mail with the District Clerk at Clerk@sjrwmd.com, within fourteen (14) days of the District depositing the notice of District decision in the mail (for those persons to whom the District mails actual notice), within fourteen (14) days of the District emailing the notice of District decision (for those persons to whom the District emails actual notice), or within fourteen (14) days of newspaper publication of the notice of District decision (for those persons to whom the District does not mail or email actual notice). A petition must comply with Sections 120.54(5)(b)4. and 120.569(2)(c), Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code. The District will not accept a petition sent by facsimile (fax), as explained in paragraph no. 4 below.

2. Please be advised that if you wish to dispute this District decision, mediation may be available and that choosing mediation does not affect your right to an administrative hearing. If you wish to request mediation, you must do so in a timely-filed petition. If all parties, including the District, agree to the details of the mediation procedure, in writing, within 10 days after the time period stated in the announcement for election of an administrative remedy under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, the time limitations imposed by Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, shall be tolled to allow mediation of the disputed District decision. The mediation must be concluded within 60 days of the date of the parties’ written agreement, or such other timeframe agreed to by the parties in writing. Any mediation agreement must include provisions for selecting a mediator, a statement that each party shall be responsible for paying its pro-rata share of the costs and fees associated with mediation, and the mediating parties’ understanding regarding the confidentiality of discussions and documents introduced during mediation. If mediation results in settlement of the administrative dispute, the District will enter a final order consistent with the settlement agreement. If mediation terminates without settlement of the dispute, the District will notify all the parties in writing that the administrative hearing process under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, is resumed. Even if a party chooses not to engage in formal mediation, or if formal mediation does not result in a settlement agreement, the District will remain willing to engage in informal settlement discussions.

3. A person whose substantial interests are or may be affected has the right to an informal administrative hearing pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57(2), Florida Statutes, where no material facts are in dispute. A petition for an informal hearing must also comply with the requirements set forth in Rule 28-106.301, Florida Administrative Code.

4. A petition for an administrative hearing is deemed filed upon receipt of the complete petition by the District Clerk at the District Headquarters in Palatka, Florida during the District’s regular business hours. The District’s regular business hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and District holidays. Petitions received by the District Clerk after the District’s regular business hours shall be deemed filed as of 8:00 a.m. on the District’s next regular business day. The District’s acceptance of petitions filed by e-mail is subject to certain conditions set forth in the District’s Statement of Agency Organization and Operation (issued pursuant to Rule 28-101.001, Florida Administrative Code), which is available for viewing at sjrwmd.com. These conditions include, but are http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2011/120.569 http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2011/120.57 http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2011/120.569 http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2011/120.57 http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2011/120.569 http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2011/120.57 not limited to, the petition being in the form of a PDF or TIFF file and being capable of being stored and printed by the District. Further, pursuant to the District’s Statement of Agency Organization and Operation, attempting to file a petition by facsimile is prohibited and shall not constitute filing.

5. Failure to file a petition for an administrative hearing within the requisite timeframe shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing. (Rule 28-106.111, Florida Administrative Code).

6. The right to an administrative hearing and the relevant procedures to be followed are governed by Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code, and Rule 40C-1.1007, Florida Administrative Code. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means the District’s final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice. A person whose substantial interests are or may be affected by the District’s final action has the right to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above.

7. Pursuant to Section 120.68, Florida Statutes, a party to the proceeding before the District who is adversely affected by final District action may seek review of the action in the District Court of Appeal by filing a notice of appeal pursuant to Rules 9.110 and 9.190, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, within 30 days of the rendering of the final District action.

8. A District action is considered rendered, as referred to in paragraph no. 7 above, after it is signed on behalf of the District and filed by the District Clerk.

9. Failure to observe the relevant timeframes for filing a petition for judicial review as described in paragraph no. 7 above will result in waiver of that right to review.

NOR.Decision.DOC.001 Revised 6.18.18

NOTICING INFORMATION

Please be advised that the St. Johns River Water Management District has not published a notice in the newspaper advising the public that it has issued a permit for this project.

Newspaper publication, using the District’s form, notifies members of the public of their right to challenge the issuance of the permit. If proper notice is given by newspaper publication, then there is a 14-day time limit to file a petition challenging the issuance of the permit.

To close the point of entry for filing a petition, you may publish (at your own expense) a one-time notice of the District’s decision in a newspaper of general circulation within the affected area as defined in Section 50.011 of the Florida Statutes. If you do not publish a newspaper notice, the time to challenge the issuance of your permit will not expire.

A copy of the notice and a partial list of newspapers of general circulation are attached for your convenience. However, you are not limited to those listed newspapers. If you choose to close the point of entry and the notice is published, the newspaper will return to you an affidavit as proof of publication. Please submit a scanned copy of the affidavit by emailing compliancesupport@sjrwmd.com (preferred method) or send the original affidavit of publication to:

Office of Records and Regulatory Support 4049 Reid Street Palatka, FL 32177

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Records and Regulatory Support at (386) 329-4570.

NOTICE OF AGENCY ACTION TAKEN BY THE

ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Notice is given that the following permit was issued on ____________________:

(Name and address of applicant) ______________________________________ permit#____________________. The project is located in _____________County, Section ________, Township ________ South, Range ________ East. The permit authorizes a surface water management system on ________ acres for _____________________________________________________________ known as ____________________. The receiving water body is ________________.

A person whose substantial interests are or may be affected has the right to request an administrative hearing by filing a written petition with the St. Johns River Water Management District (District). Pursuant to Chapter 28-106 and Rule 40C-1.1007, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), the petition must be filed (received) either by delivery at the office of the District Clerk at District Headquarters, P.O. Box 1429, Palatka FL 32178-1429 (4049 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177) or by e-mail with the District Clerk at Clerk@sjrwmd.com, within fourteen (14) days of the District depositing the notice of intended District decision in the mail (for those persons to whom the District mails actual notice), within fourteen (14) days of the District emailing notice of intended District decision (for those persons to whom the District emails actual notice), or within fourteen (14) days of newspaper publication of the notice of intended District decision (for those persons to whom the District does not mail or email actual notice). A petition must comply with Sections 120.54(5)(b)4. and 120.569(2)(c), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapter 28-106, F.A.C.

The District will not accept a petition sent by facsimile (fax). Mediation pursuant to Section 120.573, F.S., is not available.

A petition for an administrative hearing is deemed filed upon receipt of the complete petition by the District Clerk at the District Headquarters in Palatka, Florida during the District’s regular business hours. The District's regular business hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., excluding weekends and District holidays. Petitions received by the District Clerk after the District's regular business hours shall be deemed filed as of 8 a.m. on the next regular District business day. The District's acceptance of petitions filed by e-mail is subject to certain conditions set forth in the District’s Statement of Agency Organization and Operation (issued pursuant to Rule 28-101.001, Florida Administrative Code), which is available for viewing at www.sjrwmd.com. These conditions include, but are not limited to, the petition being in the form of a PDF or TIFF file and being capable of being stored and printed by the District. Further, pursuant to the District’s Statement of Agency Organization and Operation, attempting to file a petition by facsimile (fax) is prohibited and shall not constitute filing.

The right to an administrative hearing and the relevant procedures to be followed are governed by Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code, and Rule 40C- 1.1007, Florida Administrative Code. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means the District's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice. Failure to file a petition for an administrative hearing within the requisite time frame shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing. (Rule 28-106.111, F.A.C.).

If you wish to do so, please visit http://www.sjrwmd.com/noticeofrights/ to read the complete Notice of Rights to determine any legal rights you may have concerning the District's intended decision(s) on the permit application(s) described above. You can also request the Notice of Rights by contacting the Director of Office of Records and Regulatory Support, 4049 Reid St., Palatka, FL 32177-2529, tele. no. (386) 329-4570.

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Daily Commercial, Legal Advertising Ocala Star Banner, Legal Advertising P. O. Drawer 490007 2121 SW 19th Avenue Road Leesburg, FL 34749 Ocala, FL 34474 352-365-8235/fax 352-365-1951 352-867-4010/fax 352-867-4126

NASSAU OKEECHOBEE

News-Leader, Legal Advertising Okeechobee News, Legal Advertising P. O. Box 766 P. O. Box 639 Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 Okeechobee, FL 34973-0639 904-261-3696/fax 904-261-3698 863-763-3134/fax 863-763-5901

ORANGE OSCEOLA

Sentinel Communications, Legal Advertising Little Sentinel, Legal Advertising 633 N. Orange Avenue 633 N. Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801 Orlando, FL 32801 407-420-5160/ fax 407-420-5011 407-420-5160/ fax 407-420-5011

PUTNAM ST. JOHNS

Palatka Daily News, Legal Advertising St. Augustine Record, Legal Advertising P. O. Box 777 P. O. Box 1630 Palatka, FL 32178 St. Augustine, FL 32085 386-312-5200/ fax 386-312-5209 904-819-3436

SEMINOLE VOLUSIA

Sanford Herald, Legal Advertising News Journal Corporation, Legal Advertising 300 North French Avenue P. O. Box 2831 Sanford, FL 32771 Daytona Beach, FL 32120-2831 407-323-9408 (386) 681-2322

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