Receiver appointed for The Fountains of Hope, LLC; claims process initiated.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER AND CLAIMS PROCESS  
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA  
CIVIL DIVISION  
Case No. 2025-CA-004039  
Division:   A   
The Fountains of Hope, LLC,  
Plaintiff, vs. 
US Bank National Association, as predecessor in interest to UMB Bank (Trustee), National Association, and Capital Trust Agency, inc. (as Issuer),    
Defendants. 
TO ALL CREDITORS, VENDORS, AND INTERESTED PARTIES OF  
THE FOUNTAINS OF HOPE, LLC:  
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE of the following:  
1. Appointment of Receiver. 
On August 20, 2025, the Court entered its Order on Expedited Verified Petition to Appoint Receiver dated August 20, 2025 (the Appointment Order), appointing SAK Florida, LLC (the Receiver) as Receiver of The Fountains of Hope, LLC in the above-styled action, Case No. 2025-CA-004039.   
2. Effect of Receivership. 
The Appointment Order and section 714, et seq., Florida Statutes, collectively vest the Receiver with authority, subject to Court supervision, to take possession and control of The Fountains of Hope, LLCs assets and operations, assess liabilities and claims, preserve estate value, and take actions necessary for the orderly administration of the Receivership Estate. 
3. Claims Process. 
Any person or entity asserting a claim against the Receivership Entity arising before the date of the Receivers appointment must submit a written Proof of Claim in the form attached to this Notice.   
4. Bar Date. 
All Proofs of Claim must be received by the Receiver no later than 4/14/26 (the Claims Bar Date)  
5. Submission Instructions. 
Proofs of Claim, together with supporting documentation, must be submitted as follows:  
By Mail:  
SAK Florida, LLC  
c/o Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP  
101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 2800  
Tampa, FL 33602  
By Email:   
belliott@shumaker.com  
6. Supporting Documentation Required.  
Each claimant must attach copies of invoices, contracts, judgments, account statements, or other  documents supporting the asserted claim.  Unsupported claims may be disallowed.   
7. No Admission of Liability. 
The submission of a Proof of Claim does not constitute an admission by the Receiver or the  Receivership Estate as to the validity, priority, or amount of any claim.  All claims are subject to  review, objection, and Court approval.   
8. Questions. 
Questions regarding the claims process may be directed to the Receiver or Receivers counsel at  the contact information above.  Legal advice will not be provided.  This Notice is provided pursuant to the Appointment Order and Order Approving Claims Filing Procedures and Establishing a Claims Bar Date, entered on January 15, 2026. 
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 the Sarasota County Jury Office, P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, Florida 34230-3079, (941)861-7400, at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 
SHUMAKER, LOOP &  
KENDRICK, LLP  
By:  /s/ Steven M. Berman   
STEVEN M. BERMAN, ESQ.  
Florida Bar No. 856290  
sberman@shumaker.com   
101 East Kennedy Blvd, Suite 2800  
Tampa, Florida  33602  
Phone: (813) 229-7600/ 
Fax 813-229-1660  
Counsel for the Receiver  
Jan. 30; Feb. 6, 2026	26-00231S