The petition seeking a belated appeal of the judgment and sentence rendered on or about June 16, 2006, in Bay County Circuit Court case number 04-3073CFMA, is granted. Upon issuance of mandate in this cause, a copy of this opinion shall be *331provided to the clerk of the circuit court for treatment as a notice of appeal. See Fla. R.App. P. 9.141(c)(5)(D). If petitioner qualifies for the appointment of counsel, the lower tribunal shall appoint counsel to represent him on appeal.