NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County, Florida (the “Authority”) will hold a public hearing on May 16, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., at 417 12^th Street West, 2^nd Floor Conference Room, Bradenton, Florida with respect to the proposed issuance by the Authority of its approximately $11,000,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 (Whitfield Estates) (the “Bonds”) in one or more series. The Bonds will be issued for the principal purposes of (i) financing the acquisition, construction, equipping and development of a 102-unit multifamily housing project known as “Whitfield Estates,” (the “Project”) by Whitfield Estates, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “Company”) or a related entity, and (ii) paying costs and expenses associated with the issuance of the Bonds.

The location of the project to be financed by the Bonds is 7207 12th Street E, Sarasota, Florida 34243. The Bonds shall be payable solely from the revenues derived from the operation of the Project. Such Bonds and the interest thereon shall not constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit or taxing power of the Authority, Manatee County, the State of Florida or any political subdivision or agency thereof. The aforementioned meeting shall be a public meeting and all persons who may be interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. Written comments may also be submitted to the Authority prior to the hearing by delivery to Angela A. Abbott, Attorney/Administrator, Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County, Florida, 435 12^th Street West, Suite 117, Bradenton, Florida 34205.

ALL PERSONS FOR OR AGAINST SAID APPROVAL CAN BE HEARD AT SAID TIME AND PLACE. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH HEARING OR MEETING, (S)HE WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF SUCH HEARING OR MEETING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Authority’s office no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given in this notice. Telephone: (877) 264-0334.

By order of the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County, Florida.

HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

/s/ Hugh D. Miller

Chairman

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County, Florida, will meet on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 417 12^th Street West, 2^nd Floor Conference Room, Bradenton, Florida, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss matters of the Authority as it deems appropriate. All interested parties are invited to attend in person or by conference call by dialing 1-877-304-9269; passcode 554542.

The needs of hearing or visually impaired persons, or those requiring special arrangements, shall be met if the Authority is contacted at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting by any person requiring assistance. For further information contact Angela A. Abbott, Attorney for the Authority at (877) 264-0334.

HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County, Florida, is cancelling the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at 417 12^th Street West, 2^nd Floor Conference Room, Bradenton, Florida, to discuss matters of the Authority as it deems appropriate.

Persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decision made at any of these meetings, they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The needs of hearing or visually impaired persons shall be met if the contact person below is notified at least 48 hours prior to the meeting by any person wishing assistance.

HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY

Manatee County Government is seeking local qualified citizens to serve on the Housing Finance Authority. The purpose of the Housing Finance Authority is to assist in the alleviation of the shortage of affordable housing by providing financing through the issuance of revenue bonds and other programs. This board is voluntary and members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for four years. Applications are currently being accepted for one position for a person who is knowledgeable in the labor, finance or commerce field. Applications are available online at:

https://www.mymanatee.org/government/advisory_boards/apply_for_an_advisory_board/

Please submit your application on or before September 13, 2023, which is 14 days after publication of this Notice, to the Housing Finance Authority by email to abbott@manateehfa.org, and by mail to Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County, 435 12^th Street West, Suite 117, Bradenton, FL 34205.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County, Florida, will meet on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 417 12^th Street West, 2^nd Floor Conference Room, Bradenton, Florida, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss matters of the Authority as it deems appropriate. All interested parties are invited to attend in person or by conference call by dialing 1-877-304-9269; passcode 554542.

HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA