What property is being seized in this notice?

The notice seeks forfeiture of $12,181 in U.S. currency located in Manatee County.

How long do I have to respond to this forfeiture action?

You must serve written defenses and file them with the clerk within 20 days after the last publication of the notice.

Where do I send my written defenses?

Serve them on Brian A. Iten, General Counsel, Manatee County Sheriff's Office, 600 Hwy. 301 Blvd. W., Ste. 202, Bradenton, FL 34205, and file with the circuit court clerk.

What happens if I can't afford an attorney?

Contact Gulfcoast Legal Services (941-746-6151) or Legal Aid of Manasota (941-747-1628) for possible free help.

May 22, 2026 Public Notice: 600 Hwy. 301 Blvd. W., Ste. 202, Bradenton, FL 34205

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2026 CA 001188 AX Agency Case No.: 2026-007050 IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: TWELVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE DOLLARS ($12,181.00) IN U.S. CURRENCY TO ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act has been filed by Petitioner, Manatee County Sheriffs Office, on the following property in Manatee County, Florida: TWELVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE DOLLARS ($12,181.00) IN U.S. CURRENCY, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses to it, if any, on the Attorney for Petitioner, Brian A. Iten, General Counsel, Manatee County Sheriffs Office, at the address of 600 Hwy. 301 Blvd. W., Ste. 202, Bradenton, FL 34205 within 20 days after last publication of this Notice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Petitioners attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. 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. DATED: MAY 15, 2026 ANGELINA COLONNESO, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 1115 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 May 22, 29 2026 26-00823M

Public Notice — 600 Hwy. 301 Blvd. W., Ste. 202, Bradenton, FL 34205 (2026 CA 001188 AX)

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