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NEWBERRY - The Newberry Spring Festival, held on April 6, 2024, in historic downtown Newberry, was bustling with excitement as festivalgoers enjoyed live music, food trucks and the more than 150 assorted vendors.  

Weather for the event could not have been better with crisp, sunny blue skies as the backdrop for Saturday's festival.  The annual event is hosted by the Newberry Main Street Organization and attracts thousands of people from near and far.

There was a little something for everyone, including a petting zoo and an interactive audience kid's show.

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ALACHUA ‒ In a heartening display of community pride, the Alachua City Commission came together on March 25, 2024 to acknowledge and commend businesses and individuals who generously donated funds and goods to support the City sponsored Alachua Youth Council project, “Restoring Dignity – One Wellness Packet at a Time.”

Conducted in late fall to early winter 2023, the effort was an initiative spearheaded by student members of the Alachua Youth Council (YAC) that aimed to provide basic hygiene supplies and support to their fellow students at Santa Fe High School.

The local group of concerned and community-minded high school students discovered an unmet need among their fellow students at Santa Fe High School. In cooperation with the school nurse, the YAC learned there were students coming to school who were in need of basic hygiene supplies.

YAC members devised a plan to elicit help from the community to collect items most in need. The group organized “Restoring Dignity – One Wellness Packet at a Time,” a collection drive for items such as deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap, underwear and socks.

A number of businesses established drop off locations for donated supplies, and many businesses and individuals donated both goods and money to support the students in the effort.

On March 25, YAC members Selina Liu and Abby Bloomer presented certificates of appreciation to project partners. Among the notable contributors recognized were:

  • Alachua City Hall
  • Alachua Family Eye Care
  • Decades on Main (High Springs)
  • Dollar General Distribution Center
  • Douglas M. Adel, DDS, P.A. (Alachua)
  • China Express (Alachua)
  • Great Clips (Alachua)
  • HCA Florida Hospital (Gainesville)
  • Hitchcock’s Markets Pharmacy Desk (Alachua)
  • Infinite Wellness Gym (Alachua)
  • Joe Hancock
  • Kelly’s Kreations
  • Marian Rush of City of Alachua
  • Mitch Glaeser of San Felasco Tech City
  • New York Pizza Plus (Rolling Oaks Plaza)
  • O2B Kids (Alachua)
  • Okito America
  • Paradise United Methodist Church
  • Publix (Alachua)
  • River of Life Church
  • Paul AME Church
  • Santa Fe High School Guidance Office (Alachua)
  • The Healing House
  • Tony & Al’s Deli (Alachua)
  • Walgreens (Alachua)

The YAC serves as advocates for issues and initiatives to positively impact the lives of youth, discusses issues and offers suggestions for improvement to benefit youth in the community.

YAC members must be enrolled in a public school, private school or a home education program within the City of Alachua in grades nine through 12 or must be a City of Alachua resident enrolled in a public school, private school or a home education program in grades nine through 12 that is not within the City of Alachua's corporate limits.

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HIGH SPRINGS ‒ The City of High Springs has hired Jeremy Marshall as the new city manager. The High Springs City Commission held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, and finalized an employment agreement with Marshall by unanimous vote. The appointment of Marshall comes after a search process led by the City Commission, which included input from community members and evaluations of candidates' qualifications and experiences.

jeremy marshallThe six-page employment agreement is for an initial period of one year beginning on April 8, 2024 and ending on April 7, 2025. The agreement stipulates that it will automatically be renewed for successive one-year terms unless notice to terminate is given at least 90 days prior to the end of the contract term.

Marshall’s base salary is set at $112,500 annually, which the Commission may vote to increase at any time, based on their evaluation of his job performance. He is guaranteed to receive any annual cost of living adjustments given to all employees.

According to his contract, he is indemnified against any lawsuits or legal actions.

The City will pay for all of his professional dues and subscriptions, including travel expenses for conferences, short courses, seminars and other expenses associated with his professional development.

As an automobile allowance, Marshall will receive $3,900 annually or $325 monthly. He is responsible for his own automobile insurance costs and he is required to keep insurance coverage on his vehicle.

The City will also pay for his computer and other necessary equipment and supplies, including an $85 monthly cell phone allowance.

The contract stipulates that no other expenses will be paid without approval by the Commission.

Marshall will be expected to attend all Regular and Special Commission Meetings and workshops.

He will receive retirement benefits, and he has a few options to choose from. The City will pay for his health insurance coverage.

Marshall’s contract begins with 240 hours of paid time off which increases by 9.23 hours per pay period. He may accrue up to 800 hours.

The contract specifies that Marshall serves at the pleasure of the Commission. He may be terminated “without cause” at any time, in which case he would receive 12 weeks of pay and benefits, plus whatever paid time off he has accumulated, not to exceed 20 weeks total.

If his employment is terminated for misconduct or a crime, he will not receive any additional pay or benefits.

Marshall has a bachelor’s in business administration and is a candidate for a master’s degree in public administration. He previously worked as administrator of Valley, Nebraska, in 2022 and served as chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals in Farmington, New York.

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ALACHUA – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) apprehended a man suspected of being involved in multiple criminal activities, including influencing children to engage in delinquent behavior, drug possession, and driving with a suspended license.

Gilbert JeanOn Saturday, April 6, 2024, an FHP officer conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet van on U.S. Highway 441 and Northwest 89th Street in Alachua. A 36-year-old man from Seminole County was driving with a suspended driver’s license. The stop was made after the officer determined that the license plate and tag were owned by a Gilbert Jean, who did not have a valid license.

The officer noted the smell of marijuana when approaching Jean and learned that he did not have a medical marijuana card. Jean initially said there was nothing illegal in the car but later stated there was some marijuana in the vehicle. The officer noted a young child in the back of the van and asked him to exit the car.

Based on probable cause, the officer searched and located approximately 18 grams of marijuana in a backpack in the front passenger seat, behind the radio, and a scale inside of a black bag next to Jean’s driver’s seat. A THC pen was also located inside the center of the vehicle next to Jean’s driver’s license.

Additionally, the officer discovered that Jean transported four juveniles from the Orlando area to Alachua County to use them to request money from people for a fraudulent nonprofit organization, “Awareness Youth.”

The children were later located by other assisting FHP troopers in separate locations and had been left unattended to roam the streets asking for money under Jean’s instruction. It was later disclosed that the children kept $4 for every $10 they obtained.

Jean was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, drug possession and driving with a suspended license. He has had 15 prior suspensions.

According to the FHP report, further investigation is pending with Florida Department of Law Enforcement and other multi-agency task forces.

Jean was arrested and transported to the Alachua County Jail with a $76,000 bond.

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NEWBERRY ‒ Commissioners in the City of Newberry received their annual audit report for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2023.  The City had one finding in each the City audit and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) audit. 

The audit was presented by Barbara Boyd, a partner at Purvis Gray, the City’s contracted audit firm. 

This is the first year that the City has had its CRA separately audited.  The special review was triggered by a statewide law requiring such an audit in any year when the CRA has had $100,000 or more in either expenditures or revenues. 

Newberry received an unmodified opinion, the highest level of assurance auditors provide.

Auditors reviewed internal controls to determine if there are material deficiencies, finding none.  Internal controls are measures taken by the City to ensure the integrity of the city’s finances and transactions, such as requiring multiple signatures on checks, oversight of accounts, and the division of responsibilities across multiple personnel to improve transparency and oversight.

Boyd said the City’s local government investment policies materially complied with Florida law.

Because the City had more than $750,000 in grant funds, Purvis Gray also performed a State single audit to ensure that the City complied with the requirements of major grant programs, finding no internal control issues with respect to those funds.

The only issues cited by auditors centered on the City’s building permit process.  As the pace of growth in Newberry has continued to rise, so too have the number of building permits being issued.  In auditing the building permit process, Boyd said of the building permit packages “tested,” auditors found two building permits with incorrect rate type, while another permit had the incorrect valuation, which is used to determine the permit amount.

Boyd said while none of those issues caused any material misstatement, Purvis Gray makes a recommendation that the City’s management go back and evaluate the building permitting process to make sure sound policies and procedures are in place to prevent discrepancies.  

For the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the results were similar to the City’s general audit, garnering a “clean” opinion.  The only issue found during the audit process of the CRA related to the timely transmittal of its budget to the County.  The CRA is funded by tax increment financing from taxes returned to the CRA in part by the County and in part by the City.  Boyd said the City should submit its budget for the CRA to the County within 10 days after its adoption and within 10 days after any amendment to the budget.

The City’s total revenues and expenditures were both up about $1.1 million.  The primary drivers behind increased revenues for the year ending Sept. 30, 2023 was increased property values, a significant uptick in building permit fees, and additional interest income as a result of the City’s investment policies.  As for expenditures, the primary reason for the increase from the prior year to last year was an increase in the number of personnel as well as pay adjustments following a pay study.

City Manager Mike New lauded Assistant City Manager Dallas Lee and his team for keeping the City in compliance while continued growth increase opportunities for missteps.

Also during the April 8 meeting, the Newberry commissioners adopted an investment policy codifying the City’s current investment plan and allow the additional investment of surplus funds as permitted by Florida law.  The objective of the policy is to build the confidence of debtholders for improved bond issuance terms as the City embarks on major projects, including the construction of new City Hall facilities.

The Commission authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Coleman Construction to pave a new parking lot at the Easton Sports Complex.  The majority of the 42 new paved parking spaces will be located directly in front of the Easton Sports Complex.  The project also includes 64 new “stabilized” grass spaces in addition to stormwater improvements to deal with new runoff generated by the paved parking surfaces.  The total cost of the project is estimated at $581,000.  The project will be funded by nearly $448,000 in Wild Spaces Public Places sales tax funds and another $133,000 from the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners.  In addition to the parking project, the City is planning to construct a new gymnasium at the Easton site.

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ALACHUA ‒ In a decisive move toward fortifying emergency response capabilities, the City of Alachua is entering into an agreement with Alachua County for public safety radio services.

Previously, public safety radio services (PSRS) county-wide have been provided by GRUCom, the communications arm of Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU).

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners recently purchased the radio system previously owned by GRUCom. This has resulted in a more equitable share among the 10 partner agency system users, including the Alachua Police Department.

All local law enforcement agencies, fire rescue agencies, and some local municipal and federal agencies utilize the public safety radio system, also known as the trunked radio system (TRS) that until recently, has been wholly owned and operated by GRUCom. Having access to the PSRS allows for communication with the Combined Communications Center, which provides countywide dispatch services and allows for the efficient operation of local governments which use the PSRS.

Alachua Commissioner Jennifer Blalock made a motion to approve the agreement and Vice Mayor Dayna Miller provided the second. The measure passed by a unanimous vote of the Commission.

After the purchase, all partner agencies, including the Alachua Police Department, received new user agreements. Under the new agreement, the City of Alachua will pay Alachua County a total $84,084 annually for a period of five years. This annual payment will be made in 12 monthly installments of $7,007. After five years, the agreement will be renegotiated.

The City of Alachua is responsible for the purchase of radios and any required upgrades or reprogramming will also be the responsibility of the City of Alachua.

The agreement was effective Jan. 1, 2024 and will renew annually on Oct. 1, unless terminated by the parties.

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - Looking for a way to show your support of Florida panther conservation? Consider getting the newly designed Protect the Panther license plate whether you are renewing your Florida plates or licensing your car in the state for the first time.

Staff with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) worked with photographer Carlton Ward and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida to design the new plate. The latest design features a stunning photograph taken by Carlton in 2018 depicting a well-known panther — the first female documented north of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973 and also the first female documented to have had kittens north of the river in over 40 years. The Caloosahatchee River has long appeared to be an obstacle to the natural expansion of the population, including the northward movement of female panthers.

The new license plate can be purchased at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or by checking with your local tax collector office for availability. When renewing vehicles, Florida motorists can exchange their old plates for the new Protect the Panther plate by going in person to your local tax collector office or the FLHSMV. At this time, the new plates are not available through online renewals but can be purchased in person.

Fees from the Protect the Panther license plate go directly into the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund, which is a critical source of funding for the state’s panther-related research, monitoring and conservation efforts. The long-term public support of this fund has had a direct positive impact on the FWC’s management and research efforts, resulting in timely, science-based information needed to guide current and future conservation actions for Florida panthers. The FWC and conservation partners have made significant progress with panther recovery and the FWC’s panther program relies upon sales of the license plate to continue these conservation efforts.

Florida panthers are native to the state, with the majority of panthers found south of Lake Okeechobee. Florida panthers are listed as an Endangered species under the federal Endangered Species Act. There are approximately 120-230 adult panthers in the population.

Purchasing a Protect the Panther license plate isn’t the only way you can help panthers. Drivers can also help by following all posted speed limits, particularly in panther zones, which are in place in several counties across south Florida to coincide with areas where panthers are known to cross. Panther speed zones help protect both Florida panthers and motorists from vehicle collisions and potential injury. You can also donate directly to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida’s Florida Panther Fund to support the rehabilitation and release of injured panthers and help FWC staff and partners locate and protect panthers, including their dens and kittens.

To learn more about Florida panthers and the FWC’s work to conserve the species, visit MyFWC.com/Panther.

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~Suspect crashed ambulance and fled on foot after his photo was taken by in car camera ~

TAMPA, Fla.- Early this morning at approximately 2:00 a.m., a supervisor with American Medical Rescue (AMR), a private ambulance service, observed a vehicle that appeared to be involved in a crash located on the Interstate 75 (I-75) Southbound exit ramp to Interstate 4 (I-4) Westbound in Hillsborough County.

The supervisor, who was driving a Chevy Tahoe marked as a rescue vehicle, decided to check the welfare of the individual involved.

Rolling down his window, he asked if everything was ok. The driver of the crashed vehicle approached the ambulance and began throwing himself at the window, gaining access to the ambulance. Once inside, the subject started fighting with the ambulance driver and took control of the vehicle. The ambulance driver, fearing for his life, exited the vehicle and called 9-1-1.

FHP 3 22 2024 Ambulance Carjack SuspectWhile attempting to flee in the stolen ambulance, the suspect collided with a Nissan Altima on the ramp for Interstate 75 Southbound to Interstate 4 Westbound. As Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded, the suspect fled in the marked ambulance. The HCSO pursued the ambulance but lost contact with it and terminated the pursuit.

The ambulance's in-car camera system reported a vehicle crash at 2:09 a.m. and took a photo of the suspect inside the vehicle. The suspect fled the scene of the crash, and the ambulance was later recovered. 

The suspect is described as a white male who appeared to be under the influence of unknown drugs. To view video of the incident click here.

 

 Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the carjacking suspect is asked to call *FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers at **TIPS.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a milestone in Florida’s continuing economic success: Florida’s statewide unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate for 40 consecutive months. The national unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent for February 2024; Florida’s rate did not rise and outperforms the national rate by 0.8 percentage point. And while Florida’s private sector job growth rate increased by 2.3 percent (+194,200 jobs) over the year in February 2024, the national rate grew by only 1.6 percent over the same period.
  
“Florida continues to outperform the nation,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “We have proven that bold, conservative leadership across the board produces booming economic results—more jobs, lower taxes, less regulation, and fiscal security.”

“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida continues to provide an economy for our residents that is primed for opportunity and secure for future growth,” said J. Alex Kelly, Florida Secretary of Commerce. “Florida’s strong talent pipeline and skilled workforce are the building blocks of Florida’s economic growth and stability. February’s economic data is more absolute evidence that Florida is on the right path.”

Florida’s economic data continues to indicate economic strength and confidence among Florida’s workforce as the state’s labor force grew by 2.0 percent (+217,000) over the year in February 2024, which is faster than the comparable national rate of 0.7 percent.

The education and health services sector gained the most jobs among all major industries, adding 57,500 jobs over the year. The trade, transportation, and utilities sector performed second best, adding 48,300 jobs. And importantly, leisure and hospitality (tourism) added 35,000 jobs.

Data in the month of February continues to indicate there are many job opportunities available for every Floridian who wants to work, with more than 443,000 jobs posted online. Floridians in search of work and new job opportunities can utilize the CareerSource Florida network for help. Floridians can find guidance on how to register with Employ Florida and search listings of available local job openings. Career seekers can also improve their employability by enhancing resume writing and interviewing skills, establishing career goals, and pursuing customized career training. These services are provided at no cost to job seekers by the State of Florida. 

To view the February 2024 jobs reports by region, please see below: 
•    Fort Lauderdale
•    Jacksonville
•    Miami
•    Orlando
•    Pensacola
•    Southwest Florida
•    Tampa
•    West Palm Beach

To view the February 2024 employment data, visit: https://www.floridajobs.org/workforce-statistics/workforce-statistics-data-releases/monthly-data-releases. 
  
Visit Florida Insight for more information on labor market and economic data. Additionally, the Department has provided a video to assist users in explaining the data provided through Florida Insight. 

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and visitors can play a big part in helping to protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles this spring and summer while visiting Florida’s coastal habitats.

Because our state’s shorelines provide important nesting habitat for several species of threatened and endangered sea turtles, beachgoers can have a significant impact on their nesting success. To help nesting sea turtles, people can take easy steps to protect them, including giving them space, minimizing disturbances and keeping beaches clean and dark.

Clear the way at the end of the day: Female sea turtles expend large amounts of energy crawling out of the surf and far enough up the sand in order to dig and lay nests in spots that are less vulnerable to the tides. Obstacles on the beach can entrap and prevent them from nesting as they crawl across the sand to lay their eggs. Trash, holes in the sand and other obstacles can also prevent sea turtle hatchlings from reaching the water once they emerge from their nests. Food scraps attract predators, such as raccoons and crows, that prey on sea turtle hatchlings. Litter on beaches can entangle sea turtles, birds and other wildlife. What can you do to help?  Properly stash or recycle all trash, fill in human-made holes in the sand, and remove all beach toys, gear and furniture from the sand before sunset. Fishing line can be deadly to sea turtles, waterbirds and other wildlife, so be sure to dispose of it properly. To find a monofilament recycling station near you, visit mrrp.myfwc.com.

Lights out: Any lighting can misdirect and disturb nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings, leading them away from the ocean and toward potential danger. To prevent this, beachgoers should use natural starlight to see when on the beach at night and avoid using flashlights or cellphones. Anyone living along or visiting Florida beaches can do their part by putting porch, parking or deck lights out and closing curtains after dark to avoid disorienting nesting and hatchling sea turtles on the beach. If lighting could still be visible from the beach, be sure it is long, low and shielded. 

Admire from afar: While it can be exciting to witness sea turtles on the beach, getting too close (50 feet or less) to nesting sea turtles can cause them to leave the beach before they complete the nesting process. If an animal changes their behavior, you’re likely too close. Remember – it is illegal to harm or disturb nesting sea turtles, their nests and eggs, or to pick up hatchlings.  

Sea turtles typically return to nest in March along Florida’s southeast Atlantic coast from Brevard County south to Broward County, while nesting begins on Gulf Coast or north Florida beaches in April or May.

For more information about nesting sea turtles and how you can help, visit MyFWC.com/SeaTurtle or see the FWC’s “Be a Beach Hero” brochure. Other ways to help sea turtles include reporting those that are sick, injured, entangled or dead to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - As the weather gets warmer across the Sunshine State, alligators are becoming more active and visible.

The American alligator is a conservation success story in Florida. Florida has a healthy and stable alligator population, which is estimated at 1.3 million alligators of every size. Alligators are found in all 67 counties, inhabiting all wetlands where there’s adequate food and shelter.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) works to keep Floridians and visitors informed and recommends the following precautionary measures near alligators, including in or near the water, to reduce the chances of conflict:

  • Keep a safe distance if you see an alligator. If someone is concerned about an alligator, they should call FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286), and we will dispatch a contracted nuisance alligator trapper to resolve the situation.
  • Keep pets on a leash and away from the water’s edge. Pets often resemble alligators’ natural prey.
  • Swim only in designated swimming areas during daylight hours and without your pet. Alligators are most active between dusk and dawn.
  • Never feed an alligator. It’s illegal and dangerous. When fed, alligators can lose their natural wariness and instead learn to associate people with the availability of food. This can lead to dangerous circumstances for yourself and other people who could encounter the alligator in the future.

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 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first rescue mission from Haiti with evacuees who were otherwise unable to return home due to the ongoing political crisis in Haiti. Florida brought 14 Floridians home from Haiti to Orlando Sanford International Airport via emergency flights coordinated by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Watch Governor DeSantis' remarks here.
“This is the second time that Florida has stepped up to ensure that Americans have a way out of an unstable political situation abroad,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I am proud of the work we have done to get Floridians home and reunite them with their families. We will also continue to dedicate resources to prevent the flow of illegal immigrants from reaching our shores while the situation in Haiti deteriorates.” 
“Thanks to Governor DeSantis’ swift leadership, the Division is expediting resources to do whatever it takes to bring residents home while protecting Florida’s border security,” said Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie. “We will continue to work with local law enforcement partners and run more flights to evacuate citizens trapped in Haiti.”

The Florida Division of Emergency Management will continue to lead efforts for additional flights bringing Floridians home. Upon landing in Orlando, citizens are able to access resources from multiple state agencies, including: 

  • Meals
  • Lodging
  • Transportation
  • Basic health and medical screenings
  • Care supplies for infants, toddlers, seniors and pets
  • Family reunification center 
  • Hope navigators and counselors
  • Children’s activity center
  • Florida License on Wheels (FLOW) center for replacement of identification
This effort follows Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement earlier last week directing more than 250 additional law enforcement, Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard resources to the Florida Keys in preparation for an influx of illegal immigrants from Haiti.

Read Governor DeSantis' Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency and authorizing FDEM to execute rescue operations here.

If you or someone you know is a Florida citizen who is unable to leave Haiti due to the current situation, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Haiti to fill out a form to let us know. 

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Medication reconciliation is a term used in healthcare that describes the process of comparing a patient’s medication orders in a healthcare institution (hospital or nursing home) to what the patient has been prescribed and taking at home.

The purpose of this short column is to point out that many times patients are admitted to an institution, sometimes in an emergency, and it is difficult to determine what medications have been taken at home. Often when asked about their medicWilliam-Garst-HS.jpgations the response is “I take a blood pressure drug, a blood thinner, something for cholesterol, and something occasionally for arthritis pain.”

Just those four categories of medications probably describe several dozen, if not more, potential medications. What is needed is an exact listing of the medications with their dose (strength), how often they are taken, and when they are taken.

 

The perfect list of medications would be an official one from the patient’s primary care physician or provider. However, often what is presented at the institution is a handwritten list with the barest of information.

I am suggesting in this short column that a person, each time they see their primary care physician, request a current list of their medications with doses and instructions, to be printed for them or even emailed to them for reference in case of an emergency.

This list would also be helpful to take to their pharmacist for comparison to what the pharmacy has on file in their computer profile. In this way, the pharmacist could request a prescription to be there at the pharmacy before it is needed, if there have been changes to the drug, dose, or how often the medication is taken. In addition, the pharmacist may want to notify the primary care physician of other medications that have been prescribed that are not on the primary care physician's record.

This brings up another important aspect: sometimes other physicians (specialists or emergency department physicians) have prescribed medication for a patient and the primary care physician is unaware and would need to know this addition, even if temporary, for a complete listing of medications.

It is vital that medication regimens be accurate as patients transition between healthcare environments as a matter of safety and proper medication administration. Keep the list handy or scan it into your computer for ready reference.

I hope this column was informative; prosper and be in health.

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William Garst is a consultant pharmacist who lives in Alachua, Florida. He is semi-retired and works part time at Lake Butler Hospital in Lake Butler, Florida. William received his pharmacy degree at Auburn University and a Doctor of Pharmacy from Colorado University. The Pharmacy Newsletter is a blog where you can find other informative columns. He may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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The Editorial Board of Alachua County Today has rarely taken to endorsing candidates in local political races; however, there are times when it becomes necessary. Such is the case in the City of High Springs commission races scheduled for Nov. 7, 2023. Up for consideration are four candidates in two races. In Seat 1, electors in High Springs will have the opportunity to select between the incumbent, Ross Ambrose, and Andrew Miller. In Seat 2, voters will consider incumbent, Gloria James, and Steven Tapanes.

For many years, the City of High Springs experienced considerable political tumult, so much so that it created harsh divisions within the community. Over the last few election cycles, voters have managed to regain control of their commission, placing on the dais community-minded, non-partisan commissioners who have been focused on moving High Springs forward, into a more fiscally sound and responsible direction.

Tax increases are rarely, if ever, welcomed by the taxpayers, but tax increases are sometimes necessary. The City of High Springs, like every other small town, is feeling the financial pinch of inflation. We all feel the financial pinch of inflation. Without an increase in taxes this year, the City of High Springs would be setting itself up for financial straits in the years to come. Simply put, the City has to pay someone to fix water pipes, respond to emergencies, put out fires, and maintain the City’s infrastructure. That is to say nothing of the business of running the City. There is no doubt that there are some, including former commissioners, who want to sow divisions, but these efforts are not productive for the citizens.

Some candidates, and one commissioner, who is not up for election this cycle, have criticized the incumbent commissioners for approval of the FY 2023-24 budget, which did include an increase in the millage rate. It’s easy for one commissioner to sit by and criticize, without solution, a budget which she knows will pass while she avoids the political hit by voting against it.

To be sure, there is always work to be done on tightening the belt on government, reducing waste, and finding new and innovative ways to deliver governance and the services the citizens have come to appreciate and expect. The City of High Springs does not exist in a vacuum however, and for that reason, there are simply some economic conditions the City cannot avoid.

It is because of the work done by commissioners like Ross Ambrose and Gloria James that the City has reached a state of stability, a posture that is allowing the City to get its legs underneath it. After years of political disarray and infighting, the City is finally beginning to make headway on projects that hold great promise for the City of High Springs and its residents.

This is not the time to pull the rug out from underneath the commission and management. Instead, voters should reelect Gloria James and Ross Ambrose while encouraging them to seek common ground on budget issues, attempt to increase efficiency, and hold themselves and management accountable.

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I am writing in support of Ross Ambrose for High Springs City Commission. First let me say that I have nothing negative to say about his opponent, and I’m grateful that we have wonderful people willing to serve our great little town. That said, I have plenty of positive reasons to support Ross in this election.

I have known Ross for at 15 years as a neighbor and friend in town. Ross showed his commitment to this town for years by serving on city boards before he ever ran for office. He has always taken anything he does seriously and professionally and that goes for the City Commission as well.

Ross makes it his business to understand every issue and the effects of city, county and state law on the issue, and how everything works together. When he makes a decision one way or the other on anything, I expect that he has researched it thoroughly. I feel like I don’t have to understand everything little thing that comes before the city, because he literally does that hard job for us. He has run a successful business for 10 years and he understands fiscal responsibility as well as investment and looking at the big picture to prepare us for the future. 

Perhaps the biggest reason I support Mr. Ambrose is that he is truthful, even when the truth is not what I want to hear. My example is that I emailed him about the proposed Bridlewood subdivision, coming out strongly against it. Like many in High Springs, I love our small town, and the surrounding open spaces. I don’t want the town to be swamped with traffic and see the beauty around us turn into South Florida-style crowding and sprawl. I want to protect the springs at all costs. I would be very happy to see zero new large-scale subdivisions here.

Ross took the time to email me back and carefully explain how the property that was Tillman Acres/proposed Bridlewood was zoned for crazy-dense zoning many years ago, and that the City can’t undo that and could be subject to a lawsuit if we tried. He was hoping to get the most palatable deal out of a bad situation.

He also told me about several other subdivisions: one along U.S.441, one adjacent to Bailey Estates, where the City had refused to allow an up-zoning to higher density for all the same reasons I state above.

I believe Mr. Ambrose wants to preserve the unique character of High Springs, but is also realistic in knowing you have to play the hand you were dealt.

I went to a candidate forum and one of the other candidates said High Springs needs better infrastructure before any new development is allowed. That sounds great but isn’t always possible, for reasons like the one above and the need to find funding for said infrastructure. I know that Ross Ambrose leaves no stone unturned in looking for funding sources aside from local tax revenue. The effort he puts into this job is Herculean.

Frankly I think we are extremely lucky to have such a dedicated, knowledgeable and hard-working commissioner. 

Stacey Breheny

High Springs, Florida

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An election will be held in High Springs on Nov. 7. There are two seats up for election. Since this is an odd-numbered year, the turnout will be poor. Every registered voter in the city needs to read up on the candidates; do the research to see what each is for, and vote.

Things have been running smoothly in the city for some time. Voting for someone merely because they are new is not a good idea.

Ross Ambrose and Gloria James do their homework, are knowledgeable and make decisions for all of High Springs. They are not driven by politics but by what they think is best for the city. For the good of the city, let’s keep them doing what they’ve done so well. Just remember that you need to vote.

Thomas R. Weller

High Springs, Florida

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This letter is to express my support for Steve Tapanes and Andrew Miller for City of High Springs Commissioner.

I have watched several of the commissioner’s meetings on line and have noticed on several occasions that although the audience is jammed with people who are concerned about certain issues, that their concerns seldom make a difference in the decisions made because the decisions appear to have been made prior to the meetings.

I would like to see new blood on the board of commissioners as I feel the incumbents get in a rut and although they claim to have the best interests of the citizens in mind some of them don’t seem to be listening. The newer members seem to be the ones listening.

Steve and Andrew both have businesses in High Springs and I feel their freshness would more closely represent the majority of citizens’ current views.

It’s time for a change, time for the younger generation to have a say in what happens for High Springs’ future. Vote Steve Tapanes and Andrew Miller.

Leah Currier

High Springs, Florida

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The High Springs Chamber of Commerce would like to send a special thank you to all our volunteers and local businesses who gave their time, talents, and treasures to bring our community together for the annual Fall Festival.

Please support these businesses and tell them thank you the next time you see them. Decades on Main & Renee;

Oliver & Dahlman; Thompson Flower Shop; The Birds Nest; High Springs Church of God; LifeSpring Church; Plantation Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care; Dawn Cross, Photography; McDonald's in Alachua; Ronald McDonald House; Hardee's in High Springs; Hillary Cowart the Magic Man; Line Dancing Debbie; Bryan's Ace Hardware in High Springs; Winn-Dixie in High Springs; Fort White Garden & Produce; Jennifer Lee & Caleb Henderson, The Perfect Home; Troop 69, Boy Scouts; Willard's Restaurant & Lounge; BlueStar Grill; Nancy's Bake Shop; Chantels' Cakery; Station Bakery & Café; Tom & Sue Weller, Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe; High Springs Police Department; Aunt Lydia Springs, Cake; Louanne Rigano, Cake; Vella Miller, Ballon; Don Decker, Trains; Museum for being open during the Fall Festival hours

There are so many who came together to make this year's Fall Festival one our community will cherish for years to come.

I love our quaint little town with all its southern charm.

Sharon Decker

High Springs Chamber of Commerce

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LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09. Florida Statutes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc., desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of UF Health Radiology located at 1600 S.W. Archer Road, in the County of Alachua, in the City of Gainesville, Florida 32608 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Gainesville, Florida, this 29th day of August, 2016. Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc.

(Published: Alachua County Today Sept. 1, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, FLORIDA STATUTES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Hidden Oaks, with a mailing address of 100 Castle Dr., Gainesville, FL 32607, and a principal office located in Alachua County, intends to register the said name with the FL Dept. of State, Div. of Corps., Tallahassee, FL. Owner: YES Homesales, LLC

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, FLORIDA STATUTES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of The Palms of Archer, with a mailing address of 7117 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608, and a principal office located in Alachua County, intends to register the said name with the FL Dept. of State, Div. of Corps., Tallahassee, FL. Owner: YES Homesales, LLC

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Archer

Request for Proposal

Bid #2

The City of Archer, Florida, will receive sealed PROPOSALS for: Construction of a new metal roof on the pavilion at Wilson Robinson Park located at Wilson Robinson Park, 13975 SW 174th Street, Archer, Fl. Sealed Bids will be received by CITY OF ARCHER, FLORIDA, at PO Box 39, Archer FL 32618-0039 until 3:00 PM on Thursday, September 15th, 2016. Bids received after the designated time and/or date will not be considered.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City of Archer, Florida offices on the above appointed date and time. Late submittals will be returned to the sender unopened. Envelopes must be clearly marked with the Archer Athletic Park Storm Water Management Facility, time and date of opening.

Mail or deliver to:                City of Archer, Florida

P.O. Box 39

16870 SW 134th Ave

Archer FL 32618-0039

Attn: Mr. Zeriah K. Folston, City Manager

Copies of the Documents may be obtained from City of Archer, Florida offices, 16870 SW 134th Ave, Archer FL 32618-0039 or www.cityofarcher.com, under Government tab then select RFP.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Archer

Request for Proposal

Bid #1

The City of Archer, Florida, will receive sealed PROPOSALS for: Lawn maintenance and trimming at the Laurel Hill Cemetery located at 14028 SW 174th Street, Archer, Fl. Sealed Bids will be received by CITY OF ARCHER, FLORIDA, at PO Box 39, Archer FL 32618-0039 until 3:00 PM on Thursday, September 15th, 2016. Bids received after the designated time and/or date will not be considered.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City of Archer, Florida offices on the above appointed date and time. Late submittals will be returned to the sender unopened. Envelopes must be clearly marked with City of Archer Laurel Hill Maintenance Agreement, time and date of opening.

Mail or deliver to:                City of Archer, Florida

P.O. Box 39

16870 SW 134th Ave

Archer FL 32618-0039

Attn: Mr. Zeriah K. Folston, City Manager

Copies of the Documents may be obtained from City of Archer, Florida offices, 16870 SW 134th Ave Archer FL 32618 or www.cityofarcher.com, under Government tab then select RFP.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Archer

Request for Proposal

Bid #4

The City of Archer, Florida, will receive sealed PROPOSALS for: Interested persons to submit proposals to lease land for the purpose of cattle or horse grazing or crop production. Also included in the proposal is the use of an office and storage area totaling 5100 square feet with three garage doors. Also included in the lease are three, four horse stalls, Parcel #05129-000-000, located at 15515 SW 170th Street, Archer, Fl. Sealed Bids will be received by the CITY OF ARCHER, FLORIDA, at PO Box 39, Archer FL 32618-0039 until 3:00 PM on Thursday, September 15th, 2016. Bids received after the designated time and/or date will not be considered.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City of Archer, Florida offices on the above appointed date and time. Late submittals will be returned to the sender unopened. Envelopes must be clearly marked with the Archer Athletic Park Storm Water Management Facility, time and date of opening.

Mail or deliver to:                City of Archer, Florida

P.O. Box 39

16870 SW 134th Ave

Archer FL 32618-0039

Attn: Mr. Zeriah K. Folston, City Manager

Copies of the Documents may be obtained from City of Archer, Florida offices, 16870 SW 134th Ave, Archer FL 32618 or www.cityofarcher.com, under Government tab then select RFP.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No: 2016-CA-000459

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC,

Plaintiff,

vs.

RACHEL KEYES, et al.,

Defendants.

_________________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 28, 2016, and entered in Case No. 2016-CA-000459 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida wherein CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, is the Plaintiff and RACHEL KEYES; JARED LLOYD THOMPSON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RACHEL KEYES; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JARED LLOYD THOMPSON; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2, are Defendants, the Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com at 11:00 AM on November 3, 2016 the following described property set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 57 OF NORTHWOOD PINES UNIT NO.4, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book I, page 67 of public records of Alachua County, Florida.

More commonly known as: 6417 NW 28th Ter., Gainesville, FL 32653

Any person or entity claiming an interest in the surplus, if any, resulting from the Foreclosure Sale, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must file a claim on same with the Clerk of Court within sixty (60) days after the Foreclosure Sale.

DATED August 31, 2016

/s/Jason Ruggerio

Jason Ruggerio, Esq.

Florida Bar No. 70501

Lender Legal Services, LLC

201 East Pine Street, Suite 730

Orlando, Florida 32801

Tel: (407) 730-4644

Fax: (888) 337-3815

Attorney for Plaintiff

Service Emails:

JRuggerio@

lenderlegal.com

EService@

LenderLegal.com

Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance at no cost to you. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1 & 8, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 2014-CA-001791

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-13ATT,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

GUY DRYER A/K/A GUY WILLIAM DRYER A/K/A GUY W. DRYER, et al.,

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on August 25, 2016, in the above-captioned action, the following property situated in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

PARCEL C: THE SOUTH 2.66 ACRES OF THE WEST 7.98 ACRES OF THE SOUTH OF THE NORTH OF THE NORTHEAST OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property address: 2801 NW 162 Street, Newbery, FL 32669

Shall be sold by the Clerk of Court, J.K. Irby, on the 27th day of October, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. online at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, to the highest bidder, for cash, after giving notice as required by section 45.031, Florida Statutes.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. The court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the above was forwarded via Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, Electronic and/or U.S. Mail to: Guy Dryer, 2801 NW 162 Street, Newberry, FL 32669; Victoria Dryer, 913 Willowbrook St., Copperas Cove, TX 76522; Town Tire Company, c/o GE Turbyfill Jr, RA, 625 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. c/o Corporation Service Company, RA, 1201 Hays St., Tallahassee, FL 32301; and to Julia B. Kite-Powell, Esq., P.A., P.O. Box 18645, Tampa, FL 33679-8645, this 30th day of August, 2016.

/s/Ted H. McCaskill

TED H. MCCASKILL, ESQ.

Florida Bar No.: 89142

STOREY LAW GROUP, P.A.

3670 Maguire Blvd.,

Ste. 200

Orlando, FL 32803

Telephone: (407)488-1225

Facsimile: (407)488-1177

Primary E-mail: tmccaskill@

storeylawgroup.com

Secondary E-mail: skelley@

storeylawgroup.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1 & 8, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 012016CA002104

XXXXXX

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY,

Plaintiff,

               

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, BERTHA L. KELLY A/K/A BERTHA FORD KELLY F/K/A BERTHA LEE FLOWERS F/K/A BERTHA LEE FORD, DECEASED, et al,

                Defendant(s).

_____________/

NOTICE OF ACTION

To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, BERTHA L. KELLY A/K/A BERTHA FORD KELLY F/K/A BERTHA LEE FLOWERS F/K/A BERTHA LEE FORD, DECEASED

Last Known Address:           Unknown

Current Address:Unknown

ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS

Last Known Address:           Unknown

Current Address:Unknown

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Alachua County, Florida:

LOT 97, LINCOLN ESTATES, FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDONG TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK F, PAGE 38, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 1244 S.E. 17TH DRIVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32641

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses within 30 days after the first publication, if any, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623, and file the original with this Court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney, or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court on this 16th day of August, 2016.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

By:/s/Sherry Shelton

Sherry Shelton

Deputy Clerk

**See the Americans with Disabilities Act

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600,

Tel: (352) 374-3636;

Fax: (352) 338-3201.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1 & 8, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Archer

Request for Proposal

Bid #3

The City of Archer, Florida, will receive sealed PROPOSALS for: Accounting Services located at City Hall, 16870 SW 134th Street, Archer, Fl. Sealed Bids will be received by CITY OF ARCHER, FLORIDA, at PO Box 39, Archer FL 32618-0039 until 3:00 PM on Thursday, September 15th, 2016. Bids received after the designated time and/or date will not be considered.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City of Archer, Florida offices on the above appointed date and time. Late submittals will be returned to the sender unopened. Envelopes must be clearly marked with the Archer Athletic Park Storm Water Management Facility, time and date of opening.

Mail or deliver to:                City of Archer, Florida

P.O. Box 39

16870 SW 134th Ave

Archer FL 32618-0039

Attn: Mr. Zeriah K. Folston, City Manager

Copies of the Documents may be obtained from City of Archer, Florida offices, 16870 SW 134th Ave, Archer FL 32618-0039 or www.cityofarcher.com, under Government tab then select RFP.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE

EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND

FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: 01-2016-CA-2763

Division: K

THERESA S. GREAVES AND THOMAS W. GREAVES, AS TRUSTEES OF THE EUGENIA M. HEBEL LIVING TRUST DATED JANUARY 11, 2016;

PLAINTIFFS,                                         

IZELL SAMS, III, CECIL SAMS, HENRY SAMS, MARSHALL SAMS, SYLVIA ANDERSON, KIZZIE BEAUFORD, JEANNETTE NATTIEL SAMS, NATHANIEL DECOURSEY, THE UNKNOWN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF IZELL SAMS, JR., DECEASED a/k/a ISAIAH SAMS, JR., DECEASED, THE UNKNOWN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARY SAMS DECOURSEY, DECEASED a/k/a MARY SAMS, DECEASED, and the respective unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against IZELL SAMS, JR., DECEASED a/k/a ISAIAH SAMS, JR., DECEASED or MARY SAMS DECOURSEY, DECEASED a/k/a MARY SAMS, DECEASED; and all unknown natural persons, if alive, and if dead or not known to be dead or alive, their several respective unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, personal representatives, or other parties claiming by, through, under, or against those unknown natural persons, and the several and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees, or any other person claiming by, through, under, or against any corporation or other legal entity named as a defendant, and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described defendants or parties, or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property hereafter described;

DEFENDANTS.

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO DEFENDANTS:

THE UNKNOWN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF IZELL SAMS, JR., DECEASED a/k/a ISAIAH SAMS, JR., DECEASED, THE UNKNOWN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARY SAMS DECOURSEY, DECEASED a/k/a MARY SAMS, DECEASED, and the respective unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against IZELL SAMS, JR., DECEASED a/k/a ISAIAH SAMS, JR., DECEASED or MARY SAMS DECOURSEY, DECEASED a/k/a MARY SAMS, DECEASED; and all unknown natural persons, if alive, and if dead or not known to be dead or alive, their several

respective unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, personal representatives, or other parties claiming by, through, under, or against those unknown natural persons, and the several and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees, or any other person claiming by, through, under, or against any corporation or other legal entity named as a defendant, and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described defendants or parties, or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property hereafter described, AND ALL OTHERS WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet the title of the following property in Alachua County, Florida:

The North 567.00 feet (measuring along the east line) of the East 337.00 feet (measuring along the north line) of the West half of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 27, Township 9 South, Range 18 East, Alachua County, Florida; less and except the right-of-way for County Road NW-38.

has been filed against you and IZELL SAMS, III, CECIL SAMS, HENRY SAMS, MARSHALL SAMS, SYLVIA ANDERSON, KIZZIE BEAUFORD, JEANNETTE NATTIEL SAMS, and NATHANIEL DECOURSEY , and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses to it, if any, on Plaintiffs Attorney, Susan L. Mikolaitis, whose address is Bingham & Mikolaitis, P. A., Post Office Box 1930, Alachua, Florida 32616-1930, on or before October 13, 2016 and to file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated on August 29, 2016.

J.K. Buddy Irby, as Clerk of the Court

By:/s/Rebecca De la Rosa

Rebecca De la Rosa         As Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY,             FLORIDA                PROBATE DIVISION                              

File No. 01-2016-CP-1625  Division : A                          

IN RE: ESTATE OF  SCOTT EVERETT JACKSON                    Deceased.                            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS        The administration of the estate of Scott Everett Jackson, deceased, whose date of death was July 14, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is September 1, 2016.

Personal Representative:

Faye M. Jackson

14706 NW 87th Ave.

Alachua, Florida 32615

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Susan L. Mikolaitis

Florida Bar No. 676284

Bingham & Mikolaitis,

P. A.

148111 NW 140th St.

Alachua, Florida 32615

(Published: Alachua Countty Today - Sept. 1 & 8, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 2015 CA 001478

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

Plaintiff,

               

HATCHER, SANDRA et al,

                Defendant(s).

__________________/

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated 25 July, 2016, and entered in Case No. 2015 CA 001478 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Bank of America, N.A., is the Plaintiff and Sandra Hatcher, Craig Thomas Holder aka Craig T. Holder as an Heir of the Estate of Delores Reasoner a/k/a Delores Jean Reasoner a/k/a Delores J. Reasoner f/k/a Delores Jean Reilly f/k/a Delores Jean Holder deceased, First American Law Group- Co Counsel for Plaintiff, Laura Lee Irish as an Heir of the Estate of Delores Reasoner a/k/a Delores Jean Reasoner a/k/a Delores J. Reasoner f/k/a Delores Jean Reilly f/k/a Delores Jean Holder deceased, Mark T. Holder as an Heir of the Estate of Delores Reasoner a/k/a Delores Jean Reasoner a/k/a Delores J. Reasoner f/k/a Delores Jean Reilly f/k/a Delores Jean Holder deceased, Sandra Hatcher aka Sandra Jean Hatcher a/k/a Sandra J. Hatcher as an Heir of the Estate of Delores Reasoner a/k/a Delores Jean Reasoner a/k/a Delores J. Reasoner f/k/a Delores Jean Reilly f/k/a Delores Jean Holder deceased, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, or other Claimants claiming by, through, under, or against, Delores Reasoner a/k/a Delores Jean Reasoner a/k/a Delores J. Reasoner f/k/a Delores Jean Reilly f/k/a Delores Jean Holder deceased, Vintage View Community Association, Inc., And Any and All Unknown Parties Claiming By, Through, Under, and Against The Herein Named Individual Defendant(s) Who Are Not Known to be Dead or Alive, Whether Said Unknown Parties May Claim an Interest in Spouses, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants, are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on www.alachua.

realforeclose.com,, Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 27th of September, 2016, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

LOT THIRTY-EIGHT (38) OF VINTAGE VIEW PHASE TWO (2) A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK N PAGE 19 OF THE PUBLIC REOCRDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

902 SW 51ST WAY, GAINESVILLE, FL 32607

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated in Hillsborough County, Florida this 26th day of August, 2016.

/s/ Justin Ritchie

Justin Ritchie, Esq.

FL Bar # 106621

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

(813) 221-9171 facsimile

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

JR- 14-166510

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600,

Tel: (352) 374-3636;

Fax: (352) 338-3201.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1 & 8, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF HAWTHORNE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 at 6:00pm at 6700 SE 221st St. Hawthorne, FL, the Planning and Zoning Board, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, will hold a public hearing regarding the following ordinances:

ORDINANCE NO. 2016-_____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE REZONING OF LESS THAN TEN CONTIGUOUS ACRES OF LAND, PURSUANT TO AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, PROVIDING FOR REZONING FROM RMF-1 (RESIDENTIAL MULTI FAMILY) DISTRICT TO CG (COMMERCIAL, GENERAL) DISTRICT OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO. 2016-_____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO UPDATE ITS FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS TO COMPLY WITH NEW FEMA REGULATIONS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Copies of the proposed actions may be inspected by the public at City Hall on SE 221st St. The hearing will be open to the public and interested parties may appear at the hearing to be heard regarding the proposed action.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.015, FLORIDA STATUES, IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, A PERSON WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING ANY SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETINGS SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE AT CITY HALL AT

(352) 481-2432.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

                                CASE No.                X012016CA000480

XXXXXX

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

SHELLIE SIMMONS, et. al.,

               

Defendants.

______________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in Case No. X012016CA000480

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the 8TH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA County, Florida, wherein, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, and, SHELLIE SIMMONS, et. al., are Defendants, clerk J.K. Buddy Irby

will sell to the highest bidder for cash at, beginning at 11:00 AM on www.alachua.

realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, at the hour of 11:00 AM, on the 6th day of October, 2016, the following described property:

THE SOUTH 50 FEET OF LOT FOUR (4), BLOCK ONE (1), RANGE ONE (1), OF GOSS ADDITION TO GAINESVILLE, LYING AND BEING IN SECTION NINE (9), TOWNSHIP TEN (10) SOUTH, RANGE TWENTY (20) EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 34 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property

owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

DATED this 23rd day of     August, 2016.

GREENSPOON MARDER, P.A.

TRADE CENTRE SOUTH, SUITE 700

100 WEST CYPRESS CREEK ROAD

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309

Telephone:

(954) 343 6273

Hearing Line:

(888) 491-1120

Facsimile: (954) 343 6982

Email 1: karissa.chin-duncan@

gmlaw.com

Email 2: gmforeclosure@

gmlaw.com

By:/s/Karissa Chin-Duncan  

Karissa Chin-Duncan  

, Esq.

Florida Bar No. 98472

IMPORTANT

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Clerk of the Court's disability coordinator at Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, 352-337-6237. at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Aug. 25 & Sept. 1, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue part IV of Chapter 83 Florida Statues Self-Storage Facility Act

that the undersigned will be by Reserved Public Sale and, sell for cash to the highest bidder, at

Tower Hill Storage

6800 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, at 10:00 AM on September 16th, 2016

Following are Contents Given to us by Tenant:

Unit #D002 Belonging to Tracey Copeland

Containing: Furniture, Book, Clothes

Unit #C004 Belonging to Rachel D. Freeman

Containing: Furniture, boxes

Unit #C050 Belonging to Sheryl L. Manganiello

Containing: Household & Boxes

Unit#G021 Belonging to Sheila Marchese

Containing: Tools - couch Bedroom Set Kitchen Washer Dryer

Unit#A027 Belonging to Linda Morris

Containing: Furniture and Household Goods in Boxes

Unit#C059 Belonging to Allan Rivas

Containing: Furniture, Household Goods

Unit #A026 Belonging to Johnathan Westra

Containing: Store Fixtures

Unit#C061 Belonging to Chase B. Wood

Containing: Furniture

Unit#F003 Belonging to Zachary Young

Containing: Household Goods

(Published: Alachua County Today - Aug. 25 & Sept. 1, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE/AUCTION

Main Street Climate Control, pursuant to the provisions of the Florida Self Storage Facility Act (Fla Stat. 83.801 sec) hereby gives notice of sale under act, to wit:

On 09/10/2016 at Main Street Climate Control, 17856 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, Fl; the site manager, will conduct a public sale/auction or will disposed of the contents at 1 PM for the contents of the storage unit or units rented by the following person/persons:

Lance Zednek       Gainesville, FL       Unit A-213

Amber Crawford  Lake City, FL                          Unit A-150

Verne Riggall                         Wellington, FL      Unit C-19

Consists of household, personal items and/or miscellaneous merchandise, stored at Main Street Climate Control, 17856 High Springs Main St, High Springs, FL. Sale is being made to satisfy a statutory lien. Owner(s) and/or their representatives reserves the right to bid. Minimum Bids may apply.

(Published: Alachua Coutny Today - Aug. 25 & Sept. 1, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 01 2012 CA 002796

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

    

Plaintiff,

vs.

               

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OR BENEFICIARIES OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID G. HENDERSON A/K/A DAVID HENDERSON A/K/A DAVID GORDON HENDERSON, DECEASED, et al              

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of foreclosure date August 1, 2016, and entered in Case No. 01 2012 CA 002796 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida, wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, is Plaintiff, and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OR BENEFICIARIES OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID G. HENDERSON A/K/A DAVID HENDERSON A/K/A DAVID GORDON HENDERSON, DECEASED, et al are Defendants, the clerk, J.K. "Buddy" Irby, will sell to the highest and best bidder for case, beginning at 11:00 AM www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 06 day of October, 2016, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

Lot 32, UNIVERSITY COUNTRY ESTATES, according to the plat thereof as recorded in plat book H, page(s) 38, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida,

LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING:

A parcel of land in Lot 32, UNIVERSITY COUNTRY ESTATES, as recorded in Plat Book 'H', Page 38, of the public records of Alachua County, Florida, in the Arredondo Grant, Section 2, Township 11 South, Range 18 East, being more particularly described as follows:

Begin at the most Southerly corner of Lot 32, UNIVERSITY COUNTRY ESTATES, as recorded in Plat Book 'H', page 38, of the public records of Alachua County, Florida, said corner being the intersection of the Northeasterly right of way line of County road SW 21-A, with the Northwesterly right of way line of State Road No 24; thence run north 49 degrees 16 minutes 50 seconds East along said Northwesterly right of way line, a distance of 199.93 feet to the Northwesterly line of said lot 32; thence North 40 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds West along said Northwesterly line, a distance of 38.78 feet; thence South 49 degrees 24 minutes 55 seconds West; a distance of 199.93 feet to the Northeasterly right of way line of said County Road SW 21-A; thence South 40 degrees 42 minutes 09 seconds east along said Northeasterly right of way line, a distance of 39.25 feet to the Point of Beginning.

TOGETHER WITH A 2003 MOBILE HOME BEARING VIN H400304GR/ H400304GL.

Property Address: 13324 SOUTHWEST ARCHER ROAD, ARCHER, FL 32618-5936

               

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus finds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated: August 24, 2016

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

2727 West Cypress Creek Road

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Tel: 954-462-7000

Fax: 954-462-7001

Service by email: FL.Service@

PhelanHallinan.com

By: /s/ Heather J. Koch

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

Heather J. Koch, Esq., Florida Bar No. 89107

Emilio R. Lenzi, Esq., Florida Bar No. 0668273

(Published: Alachua Coutny Today - Sept. 1 & 8, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 012016CA001745

XXXXXX

CITIMORTGAGE INC.,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF ROSA D. MITCHUM A/K/A ROSE DEBOSE MITCHUM, DECEASED . et. al.

                Defendant(s),

____________/

NOTICE OF ACTION - CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF ROSA D. MITCHUM A/K/A ROSE DEBOSE MITCHUM, DECEASED   whose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property:

LOT FIVE (5) OF COLE-WOOD, A SUBDIVISION AS PER SURVEY MADE BY THE PERRY C. MCGRIFF COMPANY, DATED MAY 12, 1960, RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 99, PAGE 116 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA. LESS THE NORTHERLY 50.00 FEET THEREOF FOR ROAD RIGHT OF WAY PURPOSES AS RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 350, PAGE 480 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on counsel for Plaintiff, whose address is 6409 Congress Avenue, Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 on or before (30 days from Date of First Publication of this Notice) and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition filed herein.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court at Alachua County, Florida, this 3rd day of August, 2016

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

BY:/s/Rebecca De la Rosa

Rebecca De la Rosa

DEPUTY CLERK

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1 & 8, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 012015CA000740

XXXXXX

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST

  

Plaintiff,               

vs.

               

CHARLES M. SAPP A/K/A CHARLES SAPP, et al                 

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of foreclosure date August 1, 2016, and entered in Case No. 012015CA000740

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, is Plaintiff, and CHARLES M. SAPP A/K/A CHARLES SAPP, et al are Defendants, the clerk, J.K. "Buddy" Irby, will sell to the highest and best bidder for case, beginning at 11:00 AM www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 06 day of October, 2016, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

Lot Nine (9) and East Half of Lot (8) of Block 4 of Unit No. 3 of FLORIDA PARK, a subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book "C", Page 78 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

Property Address: 1416 NORTHWEST 12TH ROAD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605-5328

               

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus finds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated: August 24, 2016

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

2727 West Cypress Creek Road

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Tel: 954-462-7000

Fax: 954-462-7001

Service by email: FL.Service@

PhelanHallinan.com

By: /s/ Heather J. Koch

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

Heather J. Koch, Esq., Florida Bar No. 89107

Emilio R. Lenzi, Esq., Florida Bar No. 0668273

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1 & 8, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 012015CA002974

XXXXXX

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC.

    

Plaintiff,

vs.

               

FRANCIS JOSEPH JOHNSON A/K/A FRANCIS JOHNSON, et al          

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of foreclosure date August 1, 2016, and entered in Case No. 012015CA002974

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC., is Plaintiff, and FRANCIS JOSEPH JOHNSON A/K/A FRANCIS JOHNSON, et al are Defendants, the clerk, J.K. "Buddy" Irby, will sell to the highest and best bidder for case, beginning at 11:00 AM www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 06 day of October, 2016, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

Begin at the Northeast corner of Lot 16 of RICELAND SUBDIVISION as per plat recorded in Plat Book 'D', page 74 of the public records of Alachua County, Florida; and thence run South 740 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run South 60 deg. West 135 feet; thence run South 160 feet; thence run North 60 deg. East 135 feet; thence run North 160 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said property being further described as Lot 13 of an unrecorded Plat of the aforesaid Lot 16.

Together with a non-exclusive easement of ingress and egress over a strip of land approximately 50 feet in width running North and South through said Lot 16, the Eastern boundary of said street being the Western boundary of the lot herein described.

Property Address: 4901 SOUTHWEST 46TH STREET, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608-4906

               

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus finds from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated: August 24, 2016

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

2727 West Cypress Creek Road

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Tel: 954-462-7000

Fax: 954-462-7001

Service by email: FL.Service@

PhelanHallinan.com

By: /s/ Heather J. Koch

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

Heather J. Koch, Esq., Florida Bar No. 89107

Emilio R. Lenzi, Esq., Florida Bar No. 0668273

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1 & 8, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO: 2015-CA-003514

TD BANK, N.A., as successor by merger to Mercantile Bank, a division of Carolina First Bank, and successor by

assignment from Compass Bank,

Plaintiff,

               

v.

CHASE A. HOPE, an individual,

Defendant.

__________________/

AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE ON VERIFIED COMPLAINT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned counsel, under and by virtue of the Final Summary Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure in Favor of TD Bank, dated February 26, 2016 and the Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale entered on the 21st day of June, 2016 in that certain cause pending in the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, in and for Alachua County, Florida, being Civil Action No. 2015-CA-003514, in which the Plaintiff is TD BANK, N.A., as successor by merger to Mercantile Bank, a division of Carolina First Bank and successor by assignment from Compass Bank (TD Bank), and the Defendant is CHASE A. HOPE, an individual (Hope), and under and pursuant to the terms of the said Final Summary Judgment will offer for sale at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, on the 15th day of September, 2016, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. in the morning, the same being a legal sales day and the hour a legal hour of sale, the real and personal property situated in Alachua County, Florida and legally described as follows:

Real and Personal Property

LOT SEVENTEEN (17), TOWER VILLAGE III, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK K, PAGE 58 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

TOGETHER WITH A SECURITY INTEREST IN ALL IMPROVEMENTS, PERSONAL PROPERTY, FIXTURES, RENTS, PROFITS, BENEFITS, TENEMENTS, HEREDITAMENTS, EASEMENTS, POWERS, RIGHTS, INSURANCE POLICIES AND PROCEEDS, CONDEMNATION AWARDS, DAMAGES AND CLAIMS RELATING TO THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY.

The property aforesaid, together with all improvements, buildings, fixtures, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, is being sold to satisfy TD Banks claims under said Judgment.

All terms and conditions of the Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure in Favor of TD Bank dated February 26, 2016, which are not inconsistent with this order are reaffirmed and incorporated herein by reference.

DATED this 21st day of June, 2016.

/s/ John M. Brennan

JOHN M. BRENNAN

Florida Bar No.: 297951

Primary E-Mail Address:

jay.brennan@

gray-robinson.com

Secondary E-Mail Address:

jessica.rolon@

gray-robinson.com

GrayRobinson, P.A.

301 E. Pine Street,

Suite 1400

Post Office Box 3068

Orlando, Florida 32802-3068

(407) 843-8880 Telephone

(407) 244-5690 Facsimile

Attorneys for Plaintiff

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 1 & 8 , 2016)

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Hwy 27 N. auctionzip.com #20822 1974 Chrysler, 14' Cargo Trailer, Slot Machine, Coins/Bills, Gold/Dia/Emarald Jewelry, 4-Whiskey Barrels, Copper, Washer, Wagon Wheels, Guns, French/Mah. DR Sets, Oak Tripod Camera, Vict. Sofas/Chairs, Puffy/Art Lamps, Glassware. 10% B.P., 352-258-0604 - Red Williams Au 437/AB 3447

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