NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE The Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue District has tentatively adopted a measure to increase its property tax levy. Last year’s property tax levy: A. Initially proposed tax levy …………...…..…...……...……… $10,082,808 B. Less tax reductions due to Value Adjustment Board and other assessment changes………...….…….……… $65,966 C. Actual property tax levy………..…………….…...……………. $10,016,842 This year’s proposed tax levy ………..….……...……..…… $10,885,460 All concerned citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on the tax increase to be held on: Thursday, September 18, 2025 5:01 pm at Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue District Administrative Office 2451 Trailmate Drive Sarasota, FL 34243 A FINAL DECISION on the proposed tax increase and the budget will be made at this hearing.