What happens at the advisory hearing on June 30, 2026?

The court will review the Department's petition and determine whether the parent will contest termination; failure to appear may be treated as consent.

Can I get a lawyer if I cannot afford one?

Yes — contact Gulfcoast Legal Services at (941) 746-6151 or Legal Aid of Manasota at (941) 747-1628 for possible free representation.

May 22, 2026 Court Notice: 1051 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton, FL

Q: Where is the hearing located?

Manatee County Judicial Center, Courtroom 3A, 1051 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton, FL at 10:00 AM.

NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MANATEE COUNTY CASE NO. 2014-DP-1116 Div.J IN THE INTEREST OF: B.M.B. DOB: 5/4/2017, MINOR CHILD TO: Nicole Blandino, address unknown YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child for adoption: B.M.B. born on 5/4/2017. You are hereby commanded to appear on June 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM before the Honorable Gilbert A. Smith, Jr. at the Manatee County Judicial Center Courtroom 3A 1051 Manatee Ave. W Bradenton, Florida 34206, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. In and for Manatee County: If you cannot afford an attorney, contact Gulfcoast Legal Services at (941) 746-6151 or www.gulfcoastlegal.org, or Legal Aid of Manasota at (941) 747-1628 or www.legalaidofmanasota.org. If you do not qualify for free legal assistance or do not know an attorney, you may email an attorney referral service (listed in the phone book) or contact the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 342-8011. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Manatee County Jury Office, P.O. Box 25400, Bradenton, Florida 34206, (941) 741-4062, 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. WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 6 day of May, 2026. Angelina Colonneso, Clerk of Court By: (SEAL) C. Gaskin As Deputy Clerk May 22, 29; June 5, 12, 2026 26-00812M

Court Notice — 1051 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton, FL (2014-DP-1116)

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