NOTICE OF ACTION IN EMINENT DOMAIN AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS

NOTICE OF ACTION IN EMINENT DOMAIN AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 2025-CA-002681 DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, d/b/a Duke Energy, Petitioner, v. LINDA J. MALONEY; SR200 OCALA PROPERTIES, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; SUMTER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., A Florida not for profit corporation; KESARI INVESTMENTS II, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; SUSAN M. BYRNE; MARK KARPOVCK; SAND DOLLAR, LLC, a foreign limited liability company; GLOBAL S & S PRODUCTS, INC., a Florida corporation; JASMINE PARK PARTNERSHIP, a Florida general partnership; JASMINE PLAZA & SHOPPES, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; SOUTHSTATE BANK, N.A., as successor by merger to CenterState Bank, N.A.; AT&T ENTERPRISES FLORIDA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company formerly known as AT&T Enterprises, LLC, successor by merger to AT&T Enterprises, Inc., successor by merger to AT&T Corp. formerly known as American Telephone and Telegraph Co.; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as successor to Wachovia Bank as successor to SouthTrust Bank, N.A., as assignee of Friendship Community Bank; JASMINE SQUARE INC., a Florida corporation; FAM OCALA PARTNERSHIP, a Florida general partnership; MICHAEL C. FARINA; MICHELE L. JENNERWEIN; FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF FLORIDA, INC., a Virginia corporation; PINES-HIGHLAND SQUARE ASSOCIATES, LTD., a Florida limited partnership; GENWORTH LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a Delaware corporation; CVS PHARMACY, INC., a Rhode Island corporation, successor to Eckerd Corporation; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES; UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OTHER PARTIES IN POSSESSION; UNKNOWN HEIRS OR BENEFICIARIES; and GEORGE ALBRIGHT, MARION COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; Respondents. PUBLISHED NOTICE OF ACTION IN EMINENT DOMAIN AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS TO: All Respondents named in Schedule A, attached; all parties claiming interests by, through, under, or against the named Respondents; and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in and to the property described in Schedule B. A Petition in Eminent Domain has been filed to acquire property interests in Marion County, Florida. Each Respondent is required to serve written defenses to the Petition on Petitioner's attorney, whose name and address are shown below, on or before March 6, 2026 and to file the original of the defenses with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Petitioner's attorney or immediately thereafter, showing what right, title, interest, or lien respondent has in or to the property described in the Petition, and to show cause why that property should not be taken for the uses and purposes set forth in the Petition. If any Respondent fails to do so, a default will be entered against that Respondent for the relief demanded in the Petition. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a Declaration of Taking has been filed in this cause and that Petitioner has scheduled a Pre-Order of Taking Hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 8:30 am (30 minutes reserved) via Zoom before the Honorable Lisa Herndon at which time an order of taking will be entered if all parties are in agreement or if no hearing has been requested. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/join https://zoom.us/j/6992333913?pwd=blRXSWhCSVREbklFalNnc2tLYjNlZz09&omn=98390915583 Meeting ID: 699 233 3913 Passcode: 654321 All Respondents in this action may request a hearing at the time and place designated and be heard. Any Respondent failing to file a request for hearing shall waive any right to object to the order of taking. FURTHERMORE, Petitioner will apply for an Order of Taking vesting title and possession to the property as described in the Petition in the name of Petitioner, and any other order the Court deems proper, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 8:30 am (2 hours reserved) in person before the Honorable Lisa Herndon at the Marion County Courthouse located at 110 NW First Avenue, Courtroom 3D, Ocala, Florida, or at such other time set by the Court at the Pre-Order of Taking Hearing. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court on the 16th day of December, 2025. Stephanie Laws, Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court; for Gregory C. Harrell, Marion County Clerk of Court. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a person with a disability who needs assistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts System, you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (352) 671-5520 or (800) 955-8770 (Florida Relay Service) as much in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to explain your functional limitations and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable you to effectively participate in the court program or service. Dated: December 16, 2025. /s/ Fred S. Werdine; Fred S. Werdine, Esq. (FBN: 614483); Michael Silver, Esq. (FBN: 868701); Suzanne M. Driscoll, Esq. (FBN: 827797), SHUTTS & BOWEN LLP, 4301 W. Boy Scout Blvd, Suite 300, Tampa, Florida 33607, Telephone: (813) 229-8900; Facsimile: (813) 229-8901; Counsel for Petitioner; fwerdine@shutts.com SCHEDULE A Parcel 148(AF2)Parcel #35678-001-01 Linda J. Maloney, 10140 SW 81st Court, Ocala, FL 34481: Fee Simple Owner, Warranty Deed dated September 12, 2014, recorded in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida, in ORB Book 6097, Page 1810 on September 15, 2014. Unknown Beneficiaries: Easement referenced in that certain Warranty Deed dated September 12, 2014, recorded in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida, in ORB Book 6097, Page 1810 on September 15, 2014. Unknown Tenants and Other Parties in Possession: Interest, if any. Unknown Heirs or Beneficiaries: Interest, if any. George Albright, Marion County Tax Collector, McPherson Complex, 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471: Interest, if any. Parcel 159(AF2)Parcel #3565-000-000 SR200 Ocala Properties, LLC, 8514 SW 23RD Place, Gainesville, FL 32607: Fee Simple Owner by virtue of that certain Warranty Deed recorded on 05/01/2007, in O.R. Book 4779, Page 1296, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc., 330 South U.S. Highway 301, Sumterville, FL 33585: Right-of-Way Easement recorded in O.R. Book 394, Page 319, as affected by Quit Claim Deed recorded in O.R. Book 1500, Page 37, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Tenants and Other Parties in Possession: Interest, if any. Unknown Heirs or Beneficiaries: Interest, if any. George Albright, Marion County Tax Collector, McPherson Complex, 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471: Interest, if any. Parcel 177(AF2)Parcel #35631-001-00 Kesari Investments II, LLC, 8265 SW 57th Court, Ocala, FL 34476: Fee Simple Owner by virtue of that certain Warranty Deed recorded on 06/14/2012, in O.R. Book 5689, Page 1918, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Matter as contained in that certain Plat of Pidgeon Park, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 1, Pages 189 and 190, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Declaration of Protective Covenants of Pidgeon Park recorded in O.R. Book 1703, Page 1208, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Susan M. Byrne, 4563 Northeast Sixth Street, Ocala, FL 34470: Sign Easement Agreement recorded in O.R. Book 2306, Page 1284; assignment of easement rights contained in Warranty Deed recorded in O.R. Book 2784, Page 376; Assignment Agreements recorded in O.R. Book 3199, Page 844; O.R. Book 3326, Page 1450; O.R. Book 3327, Page 1224 and O.R. Book 3866, Page 584, all in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Mark Karpovck, 9401 S State Road 200, Suite 302, Ocala, FL 34476: Sign Easement Agreement recorded in O.R. Book 2306, Page 1284; assignment of easement rights contained in Warranty Deed recorded in O.R. Book 2784, Page 376; Assignment Agreements recorded in O.R. Book 3199, Page 844; O.R. Book 3326, Page 1450; O.R. Book 3327, Page 1224 and O.R. Book 3866, Page 584, all in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Sand Dollar, LLC, 3625 N. Highway 71, Alma, AR 72921: Sign Easement Agreement recorded in O.R. Book 2306, Page 1284; assignment of easement rights contained in Warranty Deed recorded in O.R. Book 2784, Page 376; Assignment Agreements recorded in O.R. Book 3199, Page 844; O.R. Book 3326, Page 1450; O.R. Book 3327, Page 1224 and O.R. Book 3866, Page 584, all in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Global S & S Products, Inc., 2575 Eagle Run Lane, Weston, FL 33327: Sign Easement Agreement recorded in O.R. Book 2306, Page 1284; assignment of easement rights contained in Warranty Deed recorded in O.R. Book 2784, Page 376; Assignment Agreements recorded in O.R. Book 3199, Page 844; O.R. Book 3326, Page 1450; O.R. Book 3327, Page 1224 and O.R. Book 3866, Page 584, all in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Tenants and Other Parties in Possession: Interest, if any. Unknown Heirs or Beneficiaries: Interest, if any. George Albright, Marion County Tax Collector, McPherson Complex, 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471: Interest, if any. Parcel 180(AF2)Parcel #35497-000-00 Jasmine Park Partnership, c/o Heritage Management, 2605 SW 33rd Street, Building 200, Ocala, FL 34471: Fee Simple Owner by virtue of that certain Warranty Deed recorded on 05/03/2002, in O.R. Book 3156, Page 1225, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Tenants and Other Parties in Possession: Interest, if any. Unknown Heirs or Beneficiaries: Interest, if any. George Albright, Marion County Tax Collector, McPherson Complex, 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471: Interest, if any. Parcels 183A(SPF) and 183B(AF2)Parcels #35497-001-03, Jasmine Plaza & Shoppes, LLC, c/o Heritage Management, P.O. Box 2495, Ocala, FL 34478: Fee Simple Owner by virtue of that certain Warranty Deed recorded on 09/29/2016, in O.R. Book 6463, Page 1270, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. SouthState Bank, N.A., as Successor by Merger to CenterState Bank, N.A., 1101 1st Street South, Suite 202, Winter Haven, FL 33881: Mortgage (Future Advances) recorded in O.R. Book 6463, Page 1273; Assignment of Rents recorded in O.R. Book 6463, Page 1288, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. AT&T Enterprises Florida, LLC, 208 S. Akard Street. Dallas, TX 75202: Easement recorded in O.R. Book 262, Page 98, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Master Protective Covenants of Jasmine Development recorded in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1511; Articles of Incorporation of Jasmine Master Association, Inc., recorded in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1524; Bylaws of Jasmine Master Association, Inc., in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1533, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Cross Easement and Shared Maintenance Agreement recorded in O.R. Book 4563, Page 735, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Tenants and Other Parties in Possession: Interest, if any. Unknown Heirs or Beneficiaries: Interest, if any. George Albright, Marion County Tax Collector, McPherson Complex, 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471: Interest, if any. Parcels 184A(SPF) and 184B(AF2)Parcels #35497-001-01 Jasmine Plaza & Shoppes, LLC, P.O. Box 2495, Ocala, FL 34478: Fee Simple Owner by virtue of that certain Warranty Deed recorded on 09/13/2006, in O.R. Book 4563, Page 732, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (as successor to Wachovia Bank, as successor to SouthTrust Bank, N.A., as assignee of Friendship Community Bank), 420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94163: Mortgage recorded in O.R. Book 2305, Page 1620, Assignment of Leases and Rents in O.R. Book 2305, Page 1628, Mortgage Modification, Cross-default, and Cross Collaterization in O.R. Book 2399, Page 1358; Assignment to SouthTrust Bank N.A. in O.R. Book 2520, Modified in O.R. Book 2520, Page 1156, Mortgage Spreader Agreement in O.R. Book 2520, Page 1165, Collateral Assignment in O.R. Book 2520, Page 1169; UCC in O.R. Book 2520, Page 1175; Partial Release and Substitution Agreement in O.R. Book 2933, Page 735; and Release and Substitution Agreement in O.R. Book 2933, Page 745, Modified in O.R. Book 3367, Page 1047, Subordination in O.R. Book 3435, Page 438, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. SouthState Bank, N.A., as Successor by Merger to CenterState Bank, N.A., 1101 1st Street South, Suite 202, Winter Haven, FL 33881: Mortgage (Future Advances) recorded in O.R. Book 6463, Page 1273; Assignment of Rents recorded in O.R. Book 6463, Page 1288, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. AT&T Enterprises Florida, LLC, 208 S. Akard Street. Dallas, TX 75202: Easement recorded in O.R. Book 262, Page 98, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Master Protective Covenants of Jasmine Development recorded in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1511; Articles of Incorporation of Jasmine Master Association, Inc., recorded in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1524; Bylaws of Jasmine Master Association, Inc., in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1533; Supplemental Declaration recorded in O.R. Book 3435, Page 416, in O.R. Book 3700, Page 1422, in O.R. Book 4718, Page 1634, in O.R. Book 5244, Page 586; re-recorded in O.R. Book 5244, Page 845; Lease Termination Agreement recorded in O.R. Book 6056, Page 1892, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Matters as contained in that certain Plat of Jasmine Walk as recorded in Plat Book 6, Pages 40 and 41, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Protective Covenants of Jasmine Walk Subdivision recorded in O.R. Book 2965, Page 1335; Articles of Incorporation of Jasmine Walk Owner's Association recorded in O.R. Book 2965, Page 1326; Bylaws of Jasmine Walk Owner's Association, Inc., recorded in O.R. Book 2965, Page 1359, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Cross Easement and Shared Maintenance Agreement recorded in O.R. Book 4563, Page 735, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Tenants and Other Parties in Possession: Interest, if any. Unknown Heirs or Beneficiaries: Interest, if any. George Albright, Marion County Tax Collector, McPherson Complex, 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471: Interest, if any. Parcel 185(SPF)Parcel #35497-002-00 Jasmine Square Inc., P.O. Box 2495, Ocala, FL 34478: Fee Simple Owner by virtue of that certain Warranty Deed recorded on 08/18/1997, in O.R. Book 2399, Page 1340, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. SouthState Bank, N.A., as Successor by Merger to CenterState Bank, N.A., 1101 1st Street South, Suite 202, Winter Haven, FL 33881: Mortgage (Future Advances) recorded in O.R. Book 6463, Page 1273; Assignment of Rents recorded in O.R. Book 6463, Page 1288, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. AT&T Enterprises Florida, LLC, 208 S. Akard Street. Dallas, TX 75202: Easement recorded in O.R. Book 262, Page 98, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc., 330 South U.S. Highway 301, Sumterville, FL 33585: Right-of-Way Easement recorded in O.R. Book 955, Page 228, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Master Protective Covenants of Jasmine Development recorded in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1511; Articles of Incorporation of Jasmine Master Association, Inc., recorded in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1524; Bylaws of Jasmine Master Association, Inc., in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1533; Supplemental Declaration recorded in O.R. Book 3435, Page 416, in O.R. Book 3700, Page 1422, in O.R. Book 4718, Page 1634, in O.R. Book 5244, Page 586; re-recorded in O.R. Book 5244, Page 845; Lease Termination Agreement recorded in O.R. Book 6056, Page 1892, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Signage Easement Agreement recorded in O.R. Book 3435, Page 432, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Matters as contained in that certain Plat of Jasmine Walk as recorded in Plat Book 6, Pages 40 and 41, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Protective Covenants of Jasmine Walk Subdivision recorded in O.R. Book 2965, Page 1335; Articles of Incorporation of Jasmine Walk Owner's Association recorded in O.R. Book 2965, Page 1326; Bylaws of Jasmine Walk Owner's Association, Inc., recorded in O.R. Book 2965, Page 1359, in the Official Records of Marion County Florida. Unknown Tenants and Other Parties in Possession: Interest, if any. Unknown Heirs or Beneficiaries: Interest, if any. George Albright, Marion County Tax Collector, McPherson Complex, 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471: Interest, if any. Parcel 186(SPF)Parcel #35497-002-01 Fam Ocala Partnership, c/o Heritage Management Company, P.O. Box 2495, Ocala, FL 34478: Fee Simple Owner by virtue of that certain Warranty Deed recorded on 05/07/1999 in O.R. Book 2641, Page 1756 AND Warranty Deed recorded on 05/03/2002, in O.R. Book 3156, Page 1222, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Michael C. Farina and Michele L. Jennerwein, 65 West Main Street, Mendham, NJ 07945: Mortgage Deed recorded in O.R. Book 5166, Page 1063; Assignment of Mortgage recorded in O.R. Book 5233, Page 1443; Assignment of Mortgage recorded in O.R. Book 7929, Page 149, all in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. AT&T Enterprises Florida, LLC, 208 S. Akard Street. Dallas, TX 75202: Easement recorded in O.R. Book 262, Page 98, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc., 330 South U.S. Highway 301, Sumterville, FL 33585: Right-of-Way Easement recorded in O.R. Book 955, Page 228, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Master Protective Covenants of Jasmine Development recorded in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1511; Articles of Incorporation of Jasmine Master Association, Inc., recorded in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1524; Bylaws of Jasmine Master Association, Inc., in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1533; Supplemental Declaration recorded in O.R. Book 3435, Page 416, in O.R. Book 3700, Page 1422, in O.R. Book 4718, Page 1634, in O.R. Book 5244, Page 586; re-recorded in O.R. Book 5244, Page 845; Lease Termination Agreement recorded in O.R. Book 6056, Page 1892, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Matters as contained in that certain Plat of Jasmine Walk as recorded in Plat Book 6, Pages 40 and 41, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Protective Covenants of Jasmine Walk Subdivision recorded in O.R. Book 2965, Page 1335; Articles of Incorporation of Jasmine Walk Owner's Association recorded in O.R. Book 2965, Page 1326; Bylaws of Jasmine Walk Owner's Association, Inc., recorded in O.R. Book 2965, Page 1359, in the Official Records of Marion County Florida. Family Dollar Stores of Florida, Inc., 4701 Cox Road, Suite 285, Glen Allen VA 23060: Short Form Lease recorded in O.R. Book 5107, Page 955, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Tenants and Other Parties in Possession: Interest, if any. Unknown Heirs or Beneficiaries: Interest, if any. George Albright, Marion County Tax Collector, McPherson Complex, 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471: Interest, if any. Parcel 187(SPF)Parcel #35497-002-02 Pines-Highland Square Associates, Ltd., c/o CVS Pharmacy, Store Acct. Dept. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895: Fee Simple Owner by virtue of that certain Special Warranty Deed recorded on 04/02/2004, in O.R. Book 3678, Page 1184, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Genworth Life Insurance Company, 11011 W. Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA 23060: Amended and Restated Mortgage, Assignment of Rents, and Leases, and Security Agreement recorded in O.R. Book 6430, Page 451; Note and Mortgage Modification Agreement recorded in O.R. Book 5994, Page 2; Amended and Restated Assignment of Rents and Leases recorded in O.R. Book 6430, Page 488, all in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc., 330 South U.S. Highway 301, Sumterville, FL 33585: Right-of-Way Easement recorded in O.R. Book 955, Page 228, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Beneficiaries: Master Protective Covenants of Jasmine Development recorded in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1511; Articles of Incorporation of Jasmine Master Association, Inc., recorded in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1524; Bylaws of Jasmine Master Association, Inc., in O.R. Book 3007, Page 1533; Supplemental Declaration recorded in O.R. Book 3435, Page 416, in O.R. Book 3700, Page 1422, in O.R. Book 4718, Page 1634, in O.R. Book 5244, Page 586; re-recorded in O.R. Book 5244, Page 845; Lease Termination Agreement recorded in O.R. Book 6056, Page 1892, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. CVS Pharmacy, Inc., successor to Eckerd Corporation, One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895: Short Form Lease recorded in O.R. Book 3678, Page 1194, in the Official Records of Marion County, Florida. Unknown Tenants and Other Parties in Possession: Interest, if any. Unknown Heirs or Beneficiaries: Interest, if any. George Albright, Marion County Tax Collector, McPherson Complex, 503 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471: Interest, if any. SCHEDULE B Parcel 148(AF2)Parcel #35678-001-01 A portion of a parcel recorded in Official Records Book 6097, Page 1810, public records of Marion County, Florida, lying in Section 18, Township 16 South, Range 21 East, being described as follows: Commence at the south quarter corner of Section 18, Township 16 South, Range 21 East; thence North 89°24'05" West, along the south line of said section, a distance of 37.29 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 89°24'05" West, along the south line of said section, a distance of 24.85 feet; thence North 41°48'08" East, a distance of 115.55 feet to the north line of said parcel; thence South 49°14'54" East, along the north line of parcel, a distance of 18.11 feet; thence South 41°27'54" West, a distance of 99.52 feet to the Point of Beginning. Contains 0.05 acre (1,981 Square Feet), more or less. Parcel 159(AF2)Parcel #3565-000-000 A portion of a parcel recorded in Official Records Book 4779, Page 1296, public records of Marion County, Florida, lying in Section 18, Township 16 South, Range 21 East, being described as follows: Commence at the northeast corner of Section 18, Township 16 South, Range 21 East; thence South 00°28'42" West, along the east line of said section, a distance of 2236.75 feet to the east line of an existing Florida Power Corporation easement recorded in Official Records Book 1498, Page 1411, public records of Marion County, Florida and the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 00°28'42" West, along said east section line, a distance of 25.15 feet; thence South 41°54'42" West, a distance of 252.33 feet; thence South 41°34'13" West, a distance of 392.90 feet; thence South 41°52'57" West, a distance of 361.19 feet to the west line of said parcel recorded in Official Records Book 4779, Page 1296; thence North 00°24'27" East, along said west parcel line, a distance of 26.02 feet to the east line of said existing Florida Power Corporation easement; thence North 41°48'08" East, along said east easement line, a distance of 1005.78 feet to the Point of Beginning. Contains 0.39 acre (17,072 Square Feet), more or less. Parcel 177(AF2)Parcel #35631-001-00 A portion of a parcel recorded in Official Records Book 1267, Page 569, public records of Marion County, Florida, lying southwest of the southerly right-of-way of SW 65th Avenue Road, as recorded in Plat Book Y, Page 10, public records of Marion County, Florida, lying in Section 08, Township 16 South, Range 21 East, being described as follows: Commence at the south quarter corner of Section 08, Township 16 South, Range 21 East; thence North 00°19'05" East, along the west line of the southeast quarter of said Section 08, a distance of 745.58 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 00°19'05" East, along said west line, a distance of 22.97 feet to the east line of an existing Florida Power Corporation easement recorded in Official Records Book 1267, Page 567, public records of Marion County, Florida; thence North 41°48'08" East, along said east easement line, a distance of 193.85 feet to the south right-of-way line of SW 65th Avenue Road, as recorded in said Plat Book Y, Page 10; thence South 48°13'09" East, along said south right-of-way line, a distance of 15.15 feet; thence South 41°44'25" West, a distance of 110.25 feet; thence South 41°50'11" West, a distance of 100.81 feet to the Point of Beginning. Contains 0.07 acre (3,083 Square Feet), more or less. Parcel 180(AF2)Parcel #35497-000-00 A portion of a parcel recorded in Official Records Book 3156, Page 1225, public records of Marion County, Florida, lying in Section 08, Township 16 South, Range 21 East, being described as follows: Commence at the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of said Section 08; thence South 00°23'35" West, along the west line of said northeast quarter of southeast quarter, a distance of 386.76 feet to the east line of an existing Florida Power Corporation easement recorded in Official Records Book 641, Page 76, public records of Marion County, Florida and the west line of the parcel recorded in Official Records Book 3156, Page 1225 for the Point of Beginning; thence North 41°49'07" East, along said east easement line, a distance of 183.31 feet to the east line of said parcel record in Official Records Book 3156, Page 1225; thence South 38°12'22" East, along said east parcel line, a distance of 16.77 feet; thence South 42°25'47" West, a distance of 92.59 feet; thence South 41°59'51" West, a distance of 105.04 feet to the west line of said parcel; thence North 00°22'52" East, along said west parcel line, a distance of 22.97 feet to the Point of Beginning. Contains 0.07 acre (2,990 Square Feet), more or less. Parcels 183A(SPF) and 184A(SPF)Parcels #35497-001-03, #35497-001-01 A portion of the parcels recorded in Official Records Book 6463, Page 1270 & Official Records Book 4563, Page 732, public records of Marion County, Florida, lying in Section 08, Township 16 South, Range 21 East, being described as follows: Commence at the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of said Section 08; thence South 89°49'13" East, along the north line of said southeast quarter, a distance of 318.00 feet to the east right-of-way line of State Road 200, as recorded in Florida Department of Transportation Right-of-Way Map Section 36100-2522 being a point on a curve concave southeasterly having a radius of 22833.31 feet and the Point of Beginning; thence northeasterly along said east right-of-way line and said curve to the right through a central angle of 00°48'51", an arc distance of 324.41 feet (Chord Bearing = North 43°02'41" East, Chord Distance = 324.40 feet) to the beginning of a compound non-tangent curve concave northwesterly having a radius of 23003.31 feet; thence continue northeasterly along said east right-of-way line and said curve to the left through a central angle of 00°09'30", an arc distance of 63.58 feet (Chord Bearing = North 43°19'16" East, Chord Distance = 63.58 feet) to the north line of the parcel recorded in Official Records Book 4563, Page 732; thence South 48°12'31" East, along said north parcel line, a distance of 38.98 feet; thence South 42°47'15" West, a distance of 67.01 feet; thence South 43°11'25" West, a distance of 285.77 feet to the north line of the southeast quarter of said Section 08; thence North 89°49'13" West, along said north line, a distance of 53.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Contains 0.34 acre (14,645 Square Feet), more or less. Parcels 183B(AF2) and 184B(AF2)Parcels #35497-001-03, #35497-001-01 A portion of the parcels recorded in Official Records Book 6463, Page 1270 & Official Records Book 4563, Page 732, public records of Marion County, Florida, lying in Section 08, Township 16 South, Range 21 East, being described as follows: Commence at the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of said Section 08; thence South 89°49'13" East, along the north line of said southeast quarter, a distance of 343.37 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 89°49'13" East, along the north line of said southeast quarter, a distance of 28.79 feet; thence South 43°11'25" West, a distance of 91.92 feet; thence South 42°24'12" West, a distance of 12.02 feet to the north right-of-way of SW 73rd Street Road per Plat Book 6, Page 40, public records of Marion County, Florida; thence North 38°09'28" West, along said north right-of-way line, a distance of 18.61 feet to the beginning of a curve concave northeasterly having a radius of 25.00 feet; thence northwesterly along said north right-of-way line and said curve to the right through a central angle of 01°58'45", an arc distance of 0.86 feet (Chord Bearing = North 37°10'18" West, Chord Distance = 0.86 feet); thence North 41°48'08" East, a distance of 81.38 feet to the Point of Beginning. Contains 0.04 acre (1,868 Square Feet), more or less. Parcel 185(SPF)Parcel #35497-002-00 A portion of parcels recorded in Official Records Book 2399, Page 1340, public records of Marion County, Florida, lying in Section 08, Township 16 South, Range 21 East, being described as follows: Commence at the northeast corner of said Section 08, Township 16 South, Range 21 East; thence South 00°27'19" West, along the east line of said Section 08, a distance of 1538.44 feet to the northeasterly extension of the east right-of-way line of State Road 200, per Florida Department of Transportation Right-of-Way Map Section 36100-2521; thence South 41°48'13" West, along said extension and said east right-of-way line, a distance of 529.43 feet; thence South 47°45'16" East, along said east right-of-way line, a distance of 7.97 feet to a point on a non-tangent curve concave northwesterly having a radius of 23003.31 feet; thence southwesterly along east right-of-way line and said curve to the right through a central angle of 00°22'26", an arc distance of 150.11 feet (Chord Bearing = South 41°56'14" West, Chord Distance = 150.11 feet) to the north line of said parcel and the Point of Beginning; thence South 48°14'20" East, along said north parcel line, a distance of 37.63 feet; thence South 42°04'40" West, a distance of 138.08 feet; thence South 42°42'14" West, a distance of 310.65 feet to the south line of said parcel; thence North 48°12'31" West, along said south parcel line, a distance of 38.98 feet to the east right-of-way line of said State Road 200 and a point on a non-tangent curve concave northwesterly having a radius of 23003.31 feet; thence northeasterly along said east right-of-way line and said curve to the left through a central angle of 01°07'04", an arc distance of 448.73 feet (Chord Bearing = North 42°40'59" East, Chord Distance = 448.72 feet) to the Point of Beginning. Contains 0.39 acre (17,094 Square Feet), more or less. Parcel 186(SPF)Parcel #35497-002-01 A portion of a parcel recorded in Official Records Book 3156, Page 1222, public records of Marion County, Florida, lying in Section 08, Township 16 South, Range 21 East, being described as follows: Commence at the northeast corner of said Section 08, Township 16 South, Range 21 East; thence South 00°27'19" West, along the east line of said Section 08, a distance of 1538.44 feet to the northeasterly extension of the east right-of-way line of State Road 200, per Florida Department of Transportation Right-of-Way Map Section 36100-2521; thence South 41°48'13" West, along said extension and said east right-of-way line, a distance of 529.43 feet; thence South 47°45'17" East, along said east right-of-way line, a distance of 7.97 feet o the north line of said parcel and the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 47°45'17" East, along the north line of said parcel, a distance of 38.00 feet; thence South 42°04'40" West, a distance of 149.79 feet to the south line of said parcel; thence North 48°14'20" West, along the south line of said parcel, a distance of 37.63 feet to the east right-of-way line of said State Road 200 and a point on a non-tangent curve concave northwesterly having a radius of 23003.31 feet; thence northeasterly along said east right-of-way line and said curve to the left through a central angle of 00°22'26", an arc distance of 150.11 feet (Chord Bearing = North 41°56'14" East, Chord Distance = 150.11 feet) to the Point of Beginning. Contains 0.13 acre (5,658 Square Feet), more or less. Parcel 187(SPF)Parcel #35497-002-02 A portion of a parcel recorded in Official Records Book 3678, Page 1184, public records of Marion County, Florida, lying in Section 08, Township 16 South, Range 21 East, being described as follows: Commence at the northeast corner of said Section 08, Township 16 South, Range 21 East; thence South 00°27'19" West, along the east line of said Section 08, a distance of 1538.44 feet to the northeasterly extension of the east right-of-way line of State Road 200, per Florida Department of Transportation Right-of-Way Map Section 36100-2521; thence South 41°48'13" West, along said extension, a distance of 132.57 feet to the west right-of-way line of SW 60th Avenue, as recorded in said Florida Department of Transportation Right-of-Way Map Section 36100-2521 and the Point of Beginning; thence South 46°39'57" East, along said east right-of-way line, a distance of 43.08 feet; thence South 42°20'20" West, a distance of 9.27 feet; thence South 41°08'51" West, a distance of 298.33 feet; thence South 42°04'40" West, a distance of 88.49 feet to the south line of said parcel; thence North 47°45'17" West, along said south parcel line, a distance of 45.98 feet to the east right-of-way line of said State Road 200; thence North 41°48'13" East, along said east right-of-way line, a distance of 396.86 feet to the Point of Beginning. Contains 0.41 acre (17,833 Square Feet), more or less. SUPPLEMENTAL PERMANENT FACILITIES EASEMENT With respect to the Supplemental Permanent Facilities Easements for the portion of the Ross Prairie-Shaw 230kV Transmission Line which is to be collocated with the existing Circle Square-Santos 69kV Transmission Line, Duke Energy shall have a non-exclusive perpetual supplemental facilities easement, with correlative rights between Duke Energy and the landowner(s) as follows, to-wit: (a) Duke Energy shall have the right to construct, operate, maintain, inspect, repair, rebuild or remove a double-circuit electric transmission line composed of one (1) 69kV circuit and one (1) 230kV circuit, support structures and related facilities, distribution lines and communication wires related solely for the purpose of providing electric energy service, over, on and upon the existing Duke Energy easement area; (b) Duke Energy shall have the right to remove any or all existing structures or obstacles and to keep the easement area clear of underbrush, debris, trees or any other objects or structures which may or could endanger or interfere with the safe and efficient exercise of Duke Energy's rights contained in paragraph (a) above; (c) Duke Energy shall have the right of ingress and egress to enter and traverse upon the described easement area from its existing transmission line right-of-way or adjacent public roads for the purpose of exercising the rights described herein, including the right to install gates, temporary matting and the right to cut and temporarily remove fences, provided that Duke Energy shall replace and return those fences to the condition in which Duke Energy found them at the time of cutting and removal; (d) The landowner retains the right and may continue to use the easement areas for any lawful purposes that do not interfere with Duke Energy's rights obtained under the supplemental permanent facilities easement to be acquired, as described herein; provided, however, that the landowner shall neither construct nor permit to be constructed any building, structure or other improvement or obstruction, on, over, under, above, across or through the easement areas which would constitute a violation of the National Electrical Safety Code or directly interfere with Duke Energy's exercise of its rights, including Duke Energy's right of ingress and egress from the easement areas, as well as the safe and efficient operation of the double-circuit electric transmission line composed of one (1) 69 kV circuit and one (1) 230 kV circuit and appurtenances. Duke Energy agrees to provide the landowner, either upon the landowner's request or at Duke Energy's option, a prior written determination that any particular exercise of the right to use the easement area by the landowner does not directly interfere with the safe and efficient exercise of the rights acquired by Duke Energy, which determination shall not be arbitrarily or unreasonably withheld or conditioned. (e) Duke Energy may not fence or otherwise enclose the described easement area without the consent of the landowner; (f) Upon abandonment of the transmission line, all easement rights of Duke Energy shall terminate. Subject to the foregoing, the landowner, their legal representatives, successors and assigns shall retain all existing rights of title and possession, provided their exercise of such rights does not interfere with the safe and efficient construction, maintenance and operation of the transmission line or any of Duke Energy's rights specified above. Such rights of title and possession include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) The right of ingress and egress; 2) Use of the easement area for ordinary farming, horticulture and pasture purposes; 3) Mineral interests, if any, with the right of exploration and extraction, provided that this particular paragraph shall inure to the benefit of the holder of such mineral rights, if other than the owner of the fee; 4) The right to build, maintain and travel over roads and streets across the easement areas, provided such roads or streets: do not alter ground elevation more than two feet; are constructed in a straight manner across the easement area at an angle no less than 30 degrees, as measured from the edge of the easement to the centerline of such road or street; and, are more than 25 feet distant from any transmission line structures or related equipment, facilities or accessories thereto; and, 5) Any landowner may enclose the easement area by fence, subject to Duke Energy's right of ingress and egress. AERIAL FACILITIES EASEMENTS- DOUBLE-CIRCUIT With respect to the Aerial Facilities Easements for the portion of the Ross Prairie-Shaw 230kV Transmission Line which is to be collocated with the existing Circle Square-Santos 69kV Transmission Line, Duke Energy shall have a non-exclusive perpetual aerial easement, with correlative rights between Duke Energy and the landowner(s) as follows, to-wit: (a) Duke Energy shall have the right to construct, install, operate, maintain, inspect, repair, rebuild or remove a double-circuit aerial electric transmission line composed of one (1) 69kV circuit and one (1) 230kV circuit, and related facilities, including distribution lines and communication wires related solely for the purpose of providing electric energy service, over, above, through and across the easement areas. No transmission poles shall be located within the Aerial Facilities Easements; (b) Duke Energy shall have the right to remove any or all existing structures or obstacles and to keep the easement areas clear of underbrush, debris, trees or any other objects or structures which may or could endanger or interfere with the safe and efficient exercise of Duke Energy's rights contained in paragraph (a) above; (c) Duke Energy shall have the right of ingress and egress to enter and traverse upon the described easement areas from its existing transmission line right-of-way or adjacent public roads for the purpose of exercising the rights described herein, including the right to install gates, temporary matting and the right to cut and temporarily remove fences, provided that Duke Energy shall replace and return those fences to the condition in which Duke Energy found them at the time of cutting and removal, and; (d) The landowner retains the right and may continue to use the easement areas for any lawful purposes that do not interfere with Duke Energy's rights obtained under the aerial facilities easements to be acquired, as described herein; provided, however, that the landowner shall neither construct nor permit to be constructed any building, structure or other improvement or obstruction, on, over, under, above, across or through the easement areas which would constitute a violation of the National Electrical Safety Code or directly interfere with Duke Energy's exercise of its rights, including Duke Energy's right of ingress and egress from the easement areas, as well as the safe and efficient operation of the double-circuit aerial electric transmission line composed of one (1) 69kV circuit and one (1) 230kV circuit and appurtenances. Duke Energy agrees to provide the landowner, either upon the landowner's request or at Duke Energy's option, a prior written determination that any particular exercise of the right to use the easement areas by the landowner does not directly interfere with the safe and efficient exercise of the rights acquired by Duke Energy, which determination shall not be arbitrarily or unreasonably withheld or conditioned. (e) Duke Energy may not fence or otherwise enclose the described easement areas without the consent of the landowner; (f) Upon abandonment of the transmission line, all easement rights of Duke Energy shall terminate. Subject to the foregoing, the landowner, their legal representatives, successors and assigns shall retain all existing rights of title and possession, provided their exercise of such rights does not interfere with the safe and efficient construction, maintenance and operation of the transmission line or any of Duke Energy's rights specified above. Such rights of title and possession include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) The right of ingress and egress; 2) Use of the easement area for ordinary farming, horticulture and pasture purposes; 3) Mineral interests, if any, with the right of exploration and extraction, provided that this particular paragraph shall inure to the benefit of the holder of such mineral rights, if other than the owner of the fee; 4) The right to build, maintain and travel over roads and streets across the easement areas, provided such roads or streets: do not alter ground elevation more than two feet; are constructed in a straight manner across the easement area at an angle no less than 30 degrees, as measured from the edge of the easement to the centerline of such road or street; and, are more than 25 feet distant from any transmission line structures or related equipment, facilities or accessories thereto; and, 5) Any landowner may enclose the easement areas by fence, subject to Duke Energy's right of ingress and egress. December 23, 30 2025 LSAR0426389