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ALACHUA COUNTY – series of school closures and campus reconfigurations, including plans affecting Alachua and Newberry-area schools, will move forward as part of a broader districtwide rezoning plan approved by the Alachua County School Board.

Alachua Elementary School is projected to close at the end of the 2027-28 school year. A proposal to close Irby Elementary School and shift students into a renovated and expanded kindergarten-through-eighth-grade campus at Mebane Middle School remains under consideration. School Board members have requested additional information from district staff before making a final decision, which is expected in May. That decision could also affect grade configurations at the Mebane campus.

In western Alachua County, Oak View Middle School in Newberry is set to transition into a prekindergarten-through-eighth-grade campus beginning this fall. The move will incorporate much of the current Newberry Elementary attendance zone. The change follows the conversion of Newberry Elementary into an independently operated charter school, requiring the district to provide a traditional public school option for families in the area.

To accommodate the transition, modular classroom buildings previously used for other construction projects will be relocated to the Oak View campus this summer. District officials also plan to develop a new elementary school building at the site in the future.

Those changes are part of a larger plan approved after months of public meetings, revisions and community input. The initiative will redraw attendance boundaries across elementary, middle and high schools beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

District leaders say the updated boundaries are designed to better balance enrollment across schools, addressing both overcrowding and under-enrollment. District officials estimate there are currently about 6,600 empty seats — enough to fill multiple campuses.

In addition to the changes affecting Alachua and western parts of the county, the plan includes the closure of Foster Elementary School at the end of the current school year. Williams Elementary School, the district’s oldest campus at 89 years, is projected to close at the end of the 2027-28 school year.

Lincoln Middle School, located next to Williams, is slated for major renovations along with construction of a new elementary building. The site will be converted into a K-8 campus, with most Williams students expected to transition there once construction is complete. In the meantime, those students are expected to remain at Williams.

Superintendent Kamela Patton said the plan is intended to allow the district to better focus its resources.

“This plan will allow us to focus our resources on expanding and enhancing educational programs and updating our school facilities,” Patton said. “Instead of spending tens of millions of dollars on overhead costs and expensive repairs at underused buildings, we can invest those resources to create more learning opportunities and better learning environments for our students.”

District officials said additional details, including updated attendance maps and frequently asked questions, are available on the school district’s website.

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GAINESVILLE – A Newberry man has been sentenced to jail and probation after entering a plea in connection with an incident in which he pointed a handgun at two teenagers on Interstate 75, according to court records.

Robert Charles Reno III, 35, entered a plea of nolo contendere on March 5 to two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon stemming from a September 2025 encounter on I-75.

The charges relate to an incident on Sept. 7, 2025, when an Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy responded to the 388-mile marker on southbound Interstate 75, about two miles south of the Northwest 39th Avenue exit. Two victims, ages 17 and 18 and both from High Springs, reported that a man driving alongside them pointed a handgun in their direction.

According to the investigation, both vehicles were traveling southbound in the left lane when the driver of the victims’ vehicle braked, prompting Reno to brake to avoid a collision. Reno then moved into the center lane, pulled alongside the victims’ vehicle and pointed a handgun at them. The driver of the victims’ vehicle accelerated away, telling deputies he feared Reno would shoot.

Under the plea agreement, each count carried a maximum possible sentence of up to 10 years in state prison.

Circuit Judge James Colaw sentenced Reno on March 5 to 30 days in the Alachua County Jail, with credit for six days already served, followed by three years of probation.

As part of the sentence, Reno must forfeit the firearm involved in the incident and complete an anger management course. While on probation, he is prohibited from excessive alcohol use and illegal drug use and must submit to random urine testing.

Reno turned himself in on March 10 to begin serving his sentence.

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HIGH SPRINGS – High Springs city commissioners addressed a range of administrative, policy and community-related items during their March 12, 2026, meeting, including adopting a state-required ordinance, declining to advance proposed charter amendments and approving several agreements tied to recreation and neighborhood improvements.

One of the key actions taken by the commission was approval of Ordinance 2026-01, which establishes a process for reviewing and approving certified recovery residences within the city. The ordinance is required under Senate Bill 954, a state law that mandates local governments adopt procedures for regulating such housing.

Certified recovery residences are structured living environments designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders. The ordinance sets a framework for how those facilities will be evaluated and approved locally. Commissioners said they wanted to adopt a measure quickly to comply with state requirements, with plans to revisit the issue in more detail as part of a broader update to the city’s Land Development Regulations, or LDRs, the rules that govern zoning, land use and development standards.

City staff is currently working with the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council on that comprehensive LDR update. The ordinance passed unanimously.

In a separate matter, commissioners declined to move forward with two proposed amendments to the City Charter, the document that outlines how the local government is structured and operates. Although staff had been directed to draft the amendments, Vice Mayor Wayne Bloodsworth made a motion to deny them, citing concerns about unknown costs. Commissioner Katherine Weitz seconded the motion, and the commission voted unanimously in favor of denial.

The proposed changes were not discussed in detail during the meeting. According to agenda materials, one amendment would have established a method for resolving tie votes by using a plurality voting system, while the second would have updated residency requirements for city commissioners. The city attorney advised that the commission could revisit the proposals in a future year if desired.

Commissioners also approved the surplus and disposal of several pieces of city-owned equipment. A 2018 Gravely Pro-Turn mower used by the Parks and Recreation Department will be listed for sale through an online government auction platform. In addition, two police vehicles, a 2013 and a 2014 Dodge Charger, were declared surplus after being deemed no longer suitable for law enforcement use. The vehicles will be disposed of in accordance with city guidelines.

The commission filled a vacancy on the Mayor’s Youth Council, appointing Noah A. Walden as an alternate member. The term for the position will run through May 2028 or until graduation, whichever occurs first.

Commissioner Katherine Weitz was also appointed to serve as the city’s liaison to the Youth Council, replacing Mayor Andrew Miller. Commissioners approved the change unanimously, and Weitz agreed to take on the role.

In recreation-related business, commissioners approved an interlocal agreement, a formal partnership between government entities, with Alachua County Public Schools to allow use of the High Springs Community School gym for recreational volleyball programming.

The commission also voted to temporarily suspend the city’s alcohol consumption ordinance for a one-day event, Hot Rodding for Heroes, allowing alcohol to be consumed in designated areas during the event.

Several actions focused on neighborhood improvements tied to federal funding. Commissioners approved agreements with Fred Fox Enterprises Inc. for grant administration services and with CPH Consulting LLC for engineering services related to a Community Development Block Grant, or CDBG, in the Neighborhood Revitalization category. The CDBG program provides federal funding to local governments for projects aimed at improving housing, infrastructure and quality of life in eligible areas.

Looking ahead, the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency, which focuses on revitalization efforts in designated areas, is scheduled to meet March 26 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., immediately before the next City Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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ALACHUA COUNTY – Local election officials are warning residents to be aware of upcoming election-related mailings from a nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections.

According to the Supervisor of Elections office, the Voter Participation Center plans to send mailers to Alachua County voters and residents, with delivery expected around March 30. The organization, which operates nationally, is not connected to the county’s elections office.

Officials said the group has previously sent thousands of similar mailings in Alachua County. While the materials are generally intended for individuals who are not registered to vote, past mailings have led to confusion among some recipients, particularly when notices were sent based on outdated or incorrect information.

The Supervisor of Elections office emphasized that it does not provide address data for these mailings and is not involved in their distribution.

Residents who receive the mailers and have questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the Voter Participation Center directly. The organization can be reached at 866-209-9755 or online at voterparticipation.org.

Local officials also reminded residents that the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections remains the official source for voter registration and election information. Voters can check or update their registration status through the county’s website or by contacting the office directly at 352-374-5252.

Officials said verifying voter information through official channels can help prevent confusion as the mailings are distributed later this month.

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HIGH SPRINGS – Mr. and Mrs. Michael Muldoon stand in front of their High Springs home after being recognized by the High Springs Garden Club as the recipients of the club’s Winter “Yard of the Season” award. Their home at 19019 Main Street was selected for its well-maintained landscaping and overall presentation.

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GAINESVILLE – A Newberry man has been sentenced to jail and probation after entering a plea in connection with an incident in which he pointed a handgun at two teenagers on Interstate 75, according to court records.

Robert Charles Reno III, 35, entered a plea of nolo contendere on March 5 to two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon stemming from a September 2025 encounter on I-75.

The charges relate to an incident on Sept. 7, 2025, when an Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy responded to the 388-mile marker on southbound Interstate 75, about two miles south of the Northwest 39th Avenue exit. Two victims, ages 17 and 18 and both from High Springs, reported that a man driving alongside them pointed a handgun in their direction.

According to the investigation, both vehicles were traveling southbound in the left lane when the driver of the victims’ vehicle braked, prompting Reno to brake to avoid a collision. Reno then moved into the center lane, pulled alongside the victims’ vehicle and pointed a handgun at them. The driver of the victims’ vehicle accelerated away, telling deputies he feared Reno would shoot.

Under the plea agreement, each count carried a maximum possible sentence of up to 10 years in state prison.

Circuit Judge James Colaw sentenced Reno on March 5 to 30 days in the Alachua County Jail, with credit for six days already served, followed by three years of probation.

As part of the sentence, Reno must forfeit the firearm involved in the incident and complete an anger management course. While on probation, he is prohibited from excessive alcohol use and illegal drug use and must submit to random urine testing.

Reno turned himself in on March 10 to begin serving his sentence.

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TALLAHASSEE – United States Attorney John P. Heekin highlighted a year of expanded prosecutions, civil recoveries and appellate work in a summary of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida’s accomplishments during 2025.

In announcing the annual summary, Heekin said the office advanced the priorities of the U.S. Department of Justice while focusing on public safety and enforcement across northern Florida.

“This past year was momentous for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida as we capably answered the calls to action by President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi while fulfilling the vital mission of the Department of Justice,” Heekin said. “Through our work, we have demonstrated our unwavering commitment to the rule of law and the safety and well-being of our communities.”

Heekin credited partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and said those relationships would continue to be strengthened in 2026 “as we strive toward delivering safe streets for our residents.”

Criminal Division activity

The U.S. Attorney’s Office divides its federal casework among three divisions: Criminal, Civil and Appellate.

According to the annual summary, the Criminal Division played a central role in enforcement efforts during 2025 through Operation Take Back America, a Department of Justice initiative aimed at addressing illegal immigration, dismantling cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and combating violent crime, drug trafficking and human trafficking.

During calendar year 2025, prosecutors in the Northern District of Florida reported:

  • 391 criminal defendants charged;
  • 293 guilty pleas entered;
  • 35 criminal jury trials conducted;
  • 984 direct contacts with crime victims; and
  • 9,818 written notifications issued to crime victims.

The office said those efforts focused on communities impacted by illegal drugs and criminal violence.

Civil Division recoveries

The Civil Division represents the United States in civil litigation, defends federal agencies and employees, and pursues affirmative cases to recover funds lost to fraud or improper claims. The division also enforces criminal and civil monetary judgments through its Financial Litigation Program.

In 2025, the Civil Division reported:

  • Representation of federal agencies in 53 newly filed defensive cases;
  • Recovery of $1.7 million through settlements resolving false claims against the federal government;
  • Collection of $6.4 million in criminal money judgments;
  • Nearly $4 million applied toward victim restitution through asset forfeiture restoration; and
  • More than $1 million distributed to state and local law enforcement agencies through the Equitable Sharing Program.

Appellate work

The Appellate Division represents the government in appeals before the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. During 2025, the division handled:

  • 105 appeals, including 93 criminal and 12 civil appeals;
  • 113 responses to post-conviction motions; and
  • 80 appellate decisions affirming district court rulings in favor of the government.

Looking ahead

“The substantial accomplishments of 2025 are merely the foundation upon which we will build even greater achievements in 2026,” Heekin said.

He added that expectations set by the president and attorney general call for continued focus on public safety and oversight of federal programs.

“In 2026, we will remain tireless in our pursuit of justice on behalf of our citizens and committed to making the Northern District of Florida the absolute best – and safest – place in America to live, work and raise a family,” Heekin said.

More information about the Northern District of Florida’s responsibilities and divisions is available through the Department of Justice.

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~ The following is a press release provided by Florida TaxWatch. It has been published here as received, without additional reporting or editing by Alachua County Today staff. ~ 

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch released a second report, Save Our Taxpayers – Property Tax Relief Must be Accomplished Equitably, as a follow up to its original report Options to Eliminate or Reduce the Property Tax Burden on Florida Homeowners primer, as the 2026 Legislative Session commences. This report examines the Florida House of Representative’s proposals, provides the fiscal impact of each, and calls for a ‘Save Our Taxpayers’ ballot amendment for equitable property tax relief.

Property taxes are by far the largest source of tax revenue for Florida’s local governments, generating $59.2 billion in FY2025-26 for counties, school districts, municipalities, and special districts, and that amount is rising rapidly. Of this total, more than $20 billion is paid by Florida homeowners. This revenue funds critical government services such as public safety, fire protection, education, and sanitation.

Florida TaxWatch President and CEO Jeff Kottkamp said, “While the Governor and many in the Legislature want to bring a property tax relief proposal to the voters in 2026, they are far from a consensus of what that proposal will look like. Property tax levies, fueled by rising property values, are increasing rapidly in Florida. They have more than doubled in the last 10 years, including 50 percent growth in the last four years. In turn, many local government budgets have dramatically increased over the last 10 years.

“Providing property tax relief to Florida taxpayers is commendable and the focus on homestead property by the Governor and the Legislature is understandable. But putting a proposal on the 2026 ballot to eliminate all property taxes, without also addressing ever escalating local government spending, is not advisable.

“Florida TaxWatch provides six recommendations, with actionable items, calling for a ‘Save Our Taxpayers’ amendment to replace the current inadequate 10 percent non-homestead assessment cap with one that matches the Save Our Homes cap of the lesser of three percent or inflation for all property owners. We look forward to working with policymakers to ensure property tax relief is equitable for all of Florida’s hardworking taxpayers.”

Those who have been bearing the brunt of rising property taxes should not be forgotten. This includes renters, businesses, people renovating or building an addition to their home, people moving to Florida, and new homeowners. Almost all of the proposals before the Legislature would increase the tax shift from homestead to non-homestead property that already stands at more than $10 billion and growing.

The time is right for a “Save Our Taxpayers” cap to be created, limiting the increases in assessments for both homestead and non-homestead property at the same growth rate. This has been a long-standing Florida TaxWatch recommendation and its research helped to get the constitutional amendment on the ballot that created the 10 percent homestead cap in 2008.

Based on the findings in this report, Florida TaxWatch recommends:

  1. The Legislature should not attempt to put a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot to eliminate all property taxes, even if it is limited to non-school property tax levies. Undertaking such a major change in Florida’s tax system should not be attempted without a comprehensive reform plan, including local government efficiency and fiscal responsibility, ensuring the provision of critical government services, and safeguards against the shifting taxes to non-homestead properties.
  1. A “Save Our Taxpayers” amendment should be put before the voters to replace the current inadequate 10 percent non-homestead assessment cap with one that matches the Save Our Homes cap of the lesser of three percent or inflation. This would help stop the current tax shift and ensure that all taxpayers are treated more fairly.
  1. The Legislature should create an additional exemption for new homeowners—for example, 25 percent of the new home’s initial assessed value. This could be structured so that the new homeowner would have an immediate 25 percent reduction in value which would then be phased out (dollar for dollar) as their Save Our Homes differential increases. This would reduce the cost of buying a home, especially in the first year, helping more Floridians achieve the goal of homeownership.
  1. If the Legislature wants to create a new homestead exemption, it should consider making the amount equal to a percentage of the median home value in the county where the home is located. Instead of a the same “one size fits all” amount for all homes statewide, tying the size of the exemption to each home’s value would make the tax savings relatively greater for those in the county with lower home values and therefore likely lower incomes. By acknowledging the difference in median home values between counties, it could help fiscally constrained counties deal with the revenue loss.
  1. Any new property tax benefit for homestead property only should be accompanied by a requirement that local governments adopt the rolled-back rate after adding back any taxable value lost to the new exemption, at least temporarily. This would ensure that tax burden is not shifted to other properties, but also that taxpayers receive the full value of the exemption the Legislature (and voters) expected.
  1. The Legislature should reform the Value Adjustment Board system, especially increasing the independence of VABs from the local officials that spend the money. A three percent success rate for taxpayers challenging their assessments (for people outside of Miami-Dade County) does not indicate a fair system.

Florida TaxWatch also examines the Florida House of Representatives’ seven proposed constitutional amendments and one statutory change, including the fiscal impact of each, which may be found on pages 5 through 8 here.

About Florida TaxWatch
As an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog and taxpayer research institute, and the trusted “eyes and ears” of Florida taxpayers for more than 45 years, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) works to improve the productivity and accountability of Florida government. Its research recommends productivity enhancements and explains the statewide impact of fiscal and economic policies and practices on taxpayers and businesses. FTW is supported by its membership via voluntary, tax-deductible donations and private grants. Donations provide a solid, lasting foundation that has enabled FTW to bring about a more effective, responsive government that is more accountable to, and productive for, the taxpayers it has served since 1979. For more information, please visit www.floridataxwatch.org.

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~ The following is a press release provided by the office of Governor Ron DeSantis. It has been published here as received, without additional reporting or editing by Alachua County Today staff. ~ 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined First Lady Casey DeSantis and Mayo Clinic President and CEO Dr. Kent Thielen to announce that Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville is launching the first carbon ion therapy program in America and the only carbon ion therapy program in the Western Hemisphere.

“Our administration is committed to fighting cancer by making targeted investments in innovative therapies that have the potential to save lives," said Governor Ron DeSantis. "During my time as governor, we’ve increased funding for cancer research and treatment programs by more than 114 percent. The Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program has strengthened Florida’s position as a national leader in cancer research and innovation. We’re proud that Mayo Clinic chose Florida as the home for this groundbreaking initiative, and we look forward to seeing how these cutting-edge therapies give hope to patients fighting some of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers.”

In June 2025, Mayo Clinic opened the 228,000-square-foot Duan Family Building in Jacksonville to expand cancer treatment and research. The new facility will be uniquely designed to deliver both carbon ion therapy and proton therapy, including the ability to treat the same tumor with either approach for greater precision.

“Under the Governor’s leadership, Florida continues to lead in innovation, and today at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, we are proving that this leadership extends beyond our state, transforming not only how we care for Floridians, but also how the rest of America approaches cancer treatment,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “This state-of-the-art technology was made possible, in part, through funding from the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program.”

Mayo Clinic expects proton therapy to begin in 2027 and carbon ion therapy to begin in 2028. Patients will benefit from expanded care well before then through additional services already being offered at the facility, including photon therapy, immunotherapy, CAR-T cell therapy, advanced imaging, and other specialized cancer services.

Carbon ion therapy is one of the most advanced radiation treatment technologies in the world, designed for hard-to-treat and treatment-resistant cancers. Until now, the therapy has only been available at a limited number of centers in Asia and Europe.

Florida continues to invest heavily in cancer research and treatment. Since 2019, Florida has invested more than $1 billion, increasing cancer program funding by more than 114% and committing nearly $218 million for cancer research in 2025 alone.

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TALLAHASSEE – On Dec. 18, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a total of $311 million in awards to improve infrastructure in 37 Florida communities, which includes 32 awards to rural counties and small cities. These awards come from funding through both the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Infrastructure Repair Program, helping communities impacted by the 2023 and 2024 Storms—Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, Milton and the 2024 North Florida Tornadoes and funding from the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). These awards invest in critical infrastructure needs ranging from utility and transportation improvements to emergency operations resources in these communities—especially supporting critical water infrastructure investments across the state.

“Today in Highlands County, I was proud to announce $311 million in grant awards to improve infrastructure in 37 communities across Florida impacted by the major storms of 2023 and 2024—Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, Milton and the North Florida Tornadoes,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “These infrastructure projects will help make Florida more prosperous, more resilient, and better prepared to weather any storms that may come our way.”

“These awards directly support job creation by providing communities with the critical infrastructure to embolden their vision for resiliency and business formation,” said Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. “Whether it’s upgrading utilities, developing pad ready manufacturing sites, or improving essential services, these projects help small and rural communities attract job creators, bolster their workforce and build a thriving economic future.”

The following communities will receive funds through the 2023 and 2024 Storms Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Infrastructure Repair Program:

 
  • Bradford County Board of County Commissioners ($5,951,403) - to structurally reinforce the roadway by adding base, pavement and re-establish the roadside swales by regrading and adding erosion protection.
  • Citrus County Board of County Commissioners ($16,435,400) – to support the replacement of a sanitary sewer system following stormwater intrusion and increased flows caused by the 2023 and 2024 storms. Upgrading these systems will expand capacity and help alleviate long-standing constraints on the county’s ability to grow, supporting future business development.  
  • City of Arcadia 
    o   $14,233,044 – to widen the main stormwater channel in the city,         providing additional storage during storms.  
    o   $8,514,000 – to construct and expand the wastewater treatment plant. 
  • City of Live Oak ($3,895,500) – to construct a 100,000-gallon water storage tank and support a water line loop project.  
  • City of Macclenny ($7,028,700) – to harden and modernize the Ohio Street Water Treatment Plant by upgrading and improving software and equipment. 
  • City of Palatka ($4,932,396) - to harden and expand the capacity of the city’s wastewater treatment plant to handle future wet weather surges. 
  • City of Wauchula ($2,386,500) – to support wastewater system repairs, rehabilitation and floodwater mitigation.  
  • Columbia County Board of County Commissioners ($4,000,000) – to upgrade and harden community shelters in Columbia County.  
  • DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners ($8,000,000) – to construct and install wells and a pumping system to connect the wastewater treatment plant to the disposal wells—providing a more secure, underground disposal method for treated wastewater.  
  • Hardee County Board of County Commissioners ($1,900,000) – to remove vegetative debris from the Peace River Waterway system. 
  • Jacksonville Electric Authority ($20,000,000) – to redirect all wastewater flows to Jacksonville Electric Authority’s existing, reliable wastewater treatment facility.   
  • Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners ($2,720,000) – to rehabilitate, preserve and harden five critical county-owned bridges.  
  • Peace River Watershed Project ($70,000,000) – to support the water infrastructure repair project in Polk County—ensuring restoration and resiliency that manages flood risk and water quality impairment through habitat restoration.  
  • Santa Fe College ($5,000,000) – to repair and upgrade the campus gymnasium due to significant roof damage from the 2023 and 2024 Storms.  
  • Sebring Airport Authority ($3,044,630) – to demolish and replace the existing stormwater system and associated infrastructure at Sebring Regional Airport and Multimodal Logistics Center. 
  • Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners ($38,044,115) – to construct the North Florida Regional Special Needs Emergency Shelter.   
  • Town of Glen St. Mary ($1,339,500) – to harden the wastewater collection system by installing permanent standby generators for the sanitary sewer lift stations.  
  • Town of St. Lucie Village ($12,124,812) – to construct a resilient, centralized potable water supply system for the town’s public use. 
  • Union County Board of County Commissioners ($1,401,750) – to construct a hardened public safety communications tower and upgrade the county’s current emergency dispatch system.  
  • Village of Indiantown  
    o   $9,300,000 – to construct a new Reverse Osmosis water treatment plant, replacing existing outdated systems.  
    o   $7,900,000 – to replace 13,000 linear feet of the main water transmission main for the Village. 

In addition to the $400 million in IRP funding, an allotment of $50 million has been allocated by HUD to eligible counties and municipalities located in 2023 and 2024 Storms' Most Impacted and Distressed (MID) areas affected by Hurricane Ian.

The following communities will receive funds under both Hurricane Ian and the 2023 and 2024 Storms Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-DR) Infrastructure Repair Program:
 
  • City of Avon Park ($22,248,529) – to assess, evaluate, repair, sleeve or rebuild the facilities at the City of Avon Park’s Sanitary Sewer Collection System.
  • Immokalee Water and Sewer District ($10,823,000) – to improve the existing wastewater treatment plant, addressing hydraulic imbalances, enhancing treatment reliability and providing surge capacity necessary to manage extreme wet-weather inflows.
  • Town of Dundee
    o   $6,008,781 – to harden the town’s sanitary sewer collection system and install monitoring equipment at the town’s wastewater treatment plant. 
    o   $10,257,429 – to repair damage and harden the town’s potable water system.
 
The RIF program supports infrastructure projects that drive job creation, capital investment, and strengthen economies in Rural Areas of Opportunity (RAO), rural counties and rural communities. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, the Florida Legislature appropriated $17 million for the RIF statewide program and $5 million for the Panhandle-Specific program for a total of $22 million. FloridaCommerce received a record 112 applications requesting more than $195 million in funding during the 2025-2026 RIF application period. Since 2019, the program has awarded more than $110 million in grant funds.

The following communities will receive funds through the Rural Infrastructure Fund Program: 

  • City of Frostproof ($238,991) – to extend an existing water main, designing a 12-inch loop allowing for extension to the area proposed as the Duke Readiness Center. 
  • City of Lake City ($1,788,415) – to replace a hangar at the Lake City Gateway Airport significantly damaged by Hurricane Idalia.  
  • City of Okeechobee ($1,200,000) – to support a construction project aimed at improving public infrastructure, facilitating expansion within an existing industrial site, including the resurfacing of two major roads that provide access to the Okeechobee Commerce Center. 
  • City of Wauchula ($510,000) – to enhance the existing water distribution system by installing approximately 7,100 linear feet of water main, enhancing fire protection along Townsend Street to U.S. Highway 17. 
  • Columbia County Board of County Commissioners ($2,000,000) – to construct an inbound and outbound rail track serving the North Florida Mega Industrial Park.  
  • Hardee County ($250,000) – to build a dewatering facility, reducing long-term disposal costs. 
  • Hardee County Industrial Development Authority ($226,250) – to continue their centralized parking construction, including the relocation of electrical utilities underground. 
  • Keystone Heights Airport Authority ($2,950,450) – to construct a runway extension to Runway 2.   
  • Okeechobee Utility Authority ($1,000,000) – to install pipe and corresponding water mains to connect previously completed water infrastructure. 
  • Putnam County Board of County Commissioners ($3,000,000) – to construct and commission critical public infrastructure at the Central Landfill in Putnam County.  
  • Town of Zolfo Springs ($300,000) – to conduct a comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey which will identify infiltration and inflow sources and address challenges from power outages, lift station failures and aging infrastructure.  

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TALLAHASSEE – Florida students are invited to take part in the 2025 Native American Heritage Month art and essay contests, celebrating this year’s theme: “Celebrating Florida’s Native American Heritage,” according to an announcement Thursday from the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida.

Native American Heritage Month is observed nationwide each November and serves as a time to acknowledge the cultural, historical and artistic contributions of Native Americans. This year’s contests are designed to encourage students across all grade levels to explore and share stories of Florida’s Native American leaders, artists and historical figures.

“We are proud to offer students opportunities to learn from and honor the Native Americans who have shaped Florida’s story,” said Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas. “I encourage every student to learn about our Native American history and discover the remarkable achievements they made.”

Volunteer Florida CEO Josie Tamayo echoed the message, stating, “I am proud to celebrate the culture and heritage of Native Americans who enrich the value of our Nation. During Native American Heritage Month, we honor the many contributions of Native American Floridians.”

Art Contest Details

All Florida students are eligible to participate. Students in grades K–3 may enter the art contest by submitting one original, two-dimensional piece of artwork reflecting this year’s theme. Four statewide winners will be selected, with each receiving a $200 gift card for school supplies and a one-year pass to Florida State Parks.

Essay Contest Details

Students in grades 4–12 may enter the essay contest. Six winners will be chosen—two from each grade level group (4–5, 6–8, 9–12). Each winning essayist will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship from the Florida Prepaid College Foundation and a $200 school-supply gift card. Essays must be written in English, no longer than 500 words, and focus on a Native American Floridian who has had a meaningful impact on the state’s history or culture.

Examples of suggested subjects include Betty Mae Tiger Jumper, the first woman elected Chair of the Seminole Tribe of Florida; Ulele, sometimes referred to as “Florida’s Timucuan Pocahontas”; Osceola, a prominent advocate for Seminole rights in the 1800s; and Noah Billie, a noted Seminole painter.

Excellence in Education Award

The Governor’s Native American Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award is open to all full-time educators in Florida’s elementary, middle and high schools. Four winners will be selected. Nominations may be submitted by teachers, principals, parents, guardians or students. Winners will receive $2,500 from Volunteer Florida.

How to Enter

Contest entry forms and educator nomination forms may be submitted online or mailed to:

Volunteer Florida

Native American Heritage Month Committee

1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 250

Tallahassee, Florida 32308

All entries must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Additional information is available at www.floridanativeamericanheritage.com.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced Florida awards $30 million in grant funding to four specialty children’s hospitals in Florida to develop and improve access to clinical trials, advance treatment protocols, and discover cures for childhood cancer. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Nemour’s Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, and Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville were each awarded $7.5 million.

“Since I became governor, Florida has invested more than $1 billion in cancer research and treatment—a 114% increase. We created the Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator program within the Florida Department of Health this year to enhance cancer research throughout Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Four of Florida’s top children’s hospitals have received a total of $30 million in funding for their innovative proposals to help children and adolescents who are fighting cancer. By investing in statewide infrastructure for pediatric cancer initiatives, we aim to eliminate the need for Florida families to travel out of state for potentially life-saving experimental therapies and specialized care.”

The Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator was created in 2025 to further Florida efforts as a leader in cancer research and treatment. The Incubator is funded with $30 million and will focus on pediatric cancer in its first five-year funding cycle. While pediatric cancer accounts for just one percent of cases nationally, Florida’s pediatric cancer population is significant, with the state accounting for six percent of all new pediatric cancer cases in the U.S., thereby impacting thousands of children and families every year.

“Research Incubator investments to advance research, prevention, and treatment for pediatric cancer represents a meaningful step forward in our mission to improve outcomes, strengthen families, and ensure that every child has access to the most advanced care possible right here in Florida,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “I’m deeply grateful to Governor DeSantis for his unwavering leadership and commitment to advancing cancer research in Florida.”

“Thanks to the vision and leadership of First Lady Casey DeSantis, Florida continues to set the national standard for advancing adult and childhood cancer research and care,” said State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A Ladapo. “Through the Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator, we’re not only investing in science—we’re investing in hope for children and families across the state.”

The Incubator is part of Florida’s Cancer Connect Collaborative, an innovative model designed to accelerate research, share best practices, and turn data into actionable results. Guided by five pillars—Data, Best Practices, Innovation, Honesty, and Funding—the initiative brings together public and private partners to reshape cancer care delivery.

“Thanks to the leadership of First Lady and Governor DeSantis, Florida continues to make cancer research and treatment a top priority,” said Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Shevaun Harris. “The Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator is a bold step forward, beginning with pediatric cancer research. We look forward to seeing the strides made among the awardees and the collaboration that will accelerate breakthroughs, improve access to therapies, and offer hope to families across our state.”

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Neuropathy is essentially a “glitch” in your body’s electrical system. It occurs when nerves — usually the peripheral nerves outside of your brain and spinal cord — become damaged or destroyed.

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Instead of sending clear signals to your brain, these damaged nerves might send “phantom” pain signals, or stop sending signals altogether. It often feels like tingling, burning, or a numb “pins and needles” sensation, typically starting in the hands or feet.

Common Medications for Neuropathy

Treating neuropathy is usually a two-front war: managing the pain and addressing the underlying cause (like diabetes or vitamin deficiencies). Because “normal” painkillers like ibuprofen often don't touch nerve pain, doctors usually turn to these categories:

Anticonvulsants (Seizure Meds)

These are often the first line of defense. They work by "calming down" the overactive nerve cells that are firing off pain signals.

  • Gabapentin (Neurontin): Very common; helps dampen the intensity of nerve firing.
  • Pregabalin (Lyrica): Similar to Gabapentin but often works faster and is more easily absorbed.

Antidepressants

You don't have to be depressed to take these for neuropathy. They interfere with the chemical processes in your brain and spinal cord that cause you to feel pain.

  • SNRIs (e.g., Duloxetine/Cymbalta): Often used for diabetic neuropathy.
  • Tricyclic Antidepressants (e.g., Amitriptyline): Older meds that are very effective for nerve pain, though they can cause drowsiness.

Topical Treatments

If the pain is localized to a specific spot, sometimes it's better to treat the skin directly rather than taking a pill.

  • Lidocaine Patches: Numb the area temporarily.
  • Capsaicin Cream: Derived from chili peppers; it can actually “exhaust” the pain messengers in your nerves, though it might sting at first.

Pain Relievers

  • OTC Meds: Acetaminophen or NSAIDs (Advil/Aleve) might help with mild symptoms but are generally less effective for deep nerve damage.
  • Opioids: Generally considered a last resort due to the risk of addiction and the fact that they aren't always effective for chronic nerve pain.

              Prosper and be in health.

 

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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William Garst HSUsing an inhaler seems straightforward, but it’s actually a high-precision task. If the technique isn't quite right, the medication often ends up hitting the back of your throat instead of reaching your lungs where it’s needed.

Here is a guide to help you master the puff.

The Pre-Game Checklist

Before you even take a breath, make sure the device is ready to perform.

 

  • Check the Dose Counter: It sounds obvious, but many people keep “puffing” an empty canister. If it’s in the red or at zero, it's time for a replacement.
  • Shake it Up: Most Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs) are suspensions. Shake the inhaler for 5 seconds to mix the medicine with the propellant. (Note: Dry Powder Inhalers do not need shaking).
  • Prime the Pump: If you haven’t used the inhaler in a few days (or if it’s brand new), spray it twice into the air to ensure the next dose is full strength.

Perfecting the Technique

The goal is to create a clear “highway” for the mist or powder to travel down.

For Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs - the “L” shaped ones)

  1. Exhale Fully: Breathe out away from the inhaler until your lungs feel empty. This creates space for the medication.
  2. Posture Matters: Sit up straight or stand. Tilt your chin up slightly to straighten the airway.
  3. The Slow Sip: Start inhaling slowly and deeply just as you press the canister. Think of it like a long, steady straw sip, not a quick gasp.
  4. The 10-Second Hold: Hold your breath for 10 seconds (or as long as comfortable) to let the particles settle deep in the lungs.

For Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs - like Diskus or Ellipta)

  • The Quick Snap: Unlike MDIs, DPIs require a quick, forceful breath to “suck” the powder out.
  • Keep it Dry: Never exhale into a DPI, as the moisture from your breath can clump the powder.

Pro-Tips for Better Results

Tip

Why it Matters

Use a Spacer

For MDIs, a spacer (valved holding chamber) catches the “mist” so you can breathe it in naturally. It's often more effective than "open mouth" techniques.

The 60-Second Rule

If you need two puffs of the same med, wait about one minute between them. This allows the lungs to open slightly from the first puff, making the second more effective. This is not true for inhaled corticosteroids and unlikely to make a difference with albuterol in most cases

Rinse and Spit

If your inhaler contains a steroid (preventer), always rinse your mouth with water and spit it out afterward to prevent oral thrush (a yeast infection).

Maintenance & Storage

  • Clean the Plastic: Once a week, remove the metal canister and wash the plastic actuator with warm water. Let it air dry. Clogged nozzles lead to uneven doses.
  • Temperature Control: Don't leave inhalers in a hot car. Extreme heat can cause the canister to burst or the medication to degrade.

Common Mistake to Avoid

The “Tongue Block”: Make sure your tongue is on the floor of your mouth. If your tongue is up, it acts like a shield, and the medicine just sticks to it instead of going down your windpipe.

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Managing glaucoma requires a commitment to a daily routine. Because glaucoma is often “silent” (meaning you won't feel your eye pressure rising), the medications are your primary defense against permanent vision loss.

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Here are five essential things every patient should know about glaucoma medications:

  1. Consistency is Your Most Powerful Tool

Glaucoma eye drops only work for a specific window of time (usually 12 to 24 hours). If you skip a dose, your eye pressure can spike, causing “silent” damage to the optic nerve.

  • The Goal: Maintain a steady level of medication in your eye around the clock.
  • Pro-Tip: Tie your drop schedule to a daily habit, like brushing your teeth or having your morning coffee, to ensure you never miss a dose.
  1. Proper Technique Prevents “Body-Wide” Side Effects

Many patients don't realize that eye drops can enter the bloodstream through the tear ducts, potentially affecting your heart or lungs. You can minimize this using a technique called Punctal Occlusion:

  • After putting in a drop, close your eyes gently (do not squeeze or blink rapidly).
  • Use your finger to press firmly on the inner corner of your eye (near the bridge of your nose) for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • This keeps the medicine in your eye and prevents it from draining into your throat and bloodstream.
  1. The “Five-Minute Rule” for Multiple Drops

If your doctor prescribes more than one type of eye drop, wait at least 5 minutes between them.

  • Why? Your eye can only hold about one-sixth of a single drop at a time. If you put the second drop in too quickly, it will simply wash out the first one before it has a chance to be absorbed, making your treatment less effective.
  1. Side Effects Are Common — and Manageable

Don't be alarmed if your eyes sting, turn red, or feel “gritty” when you first start a new medication.

  • Expect Local Changes: Some drops (Prostaglandins) can cause your eyelashes to grow longer or even permanently darken the color of your iris (the colored part of your eye).
  • Monitor Systemic Effects: Beta-blocker drops can sometimes slow your heart rate or worsen asthma. Always tell your eye doctor about your full medical history, especially heart or lung conditions.
  • Refrigeration Trick: If you have trouble feeling if the drop actually landed in your eye, try keeping the bottle in the fridge. The cold sensation makes it much easier to tell if you’ve “hit the target.”
  1. They Don't Make Your Vision Better (But They Keep It)

One of the hardest parts of glaucoma treatment is that the medication doesn't improve your sight or make your eyes feel better — it simply preserves the vision you still have.

  • Stay the Course: You may feel like the drops aren't “doing anything” because you don't see a difference, but they are working behind the scenes to prevent blindness.
  • Never Stop Suddenly: Abruptly stopping glaucoma medication can cause a dangerous “rebound” spike in eye pressure.

Prosper and be in health

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William Garst HSEveryone taking prescription medications should be aware of essential safety practices. Here are six tips to help ensure you are taking your medicine correctly and safely:

1. Maintain a Comprehensive Medication List

Keep an up-to-date list of everything you take, and share it with every healthcare provider you see (doctors, specialists, dentists, and pharmacists).

  • Include: All prescription drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, vitamins, herbs, and dietary supplements.
  • Detail: The name, dosage, how often you take it, and the reason it was prescribed.
  • Why it matters: This is the most crucial step to prevent dangerous drug-to-drug interactions, to ensure you don't accidentally overdose on two products with the same active ingredient, and to help your doctor avoid prescribing medicine you shouldn't take.

2. Know the "Five W's" of Each New Drug

Before you leave the doctor's office or the pharmacy, make sure you know the following for every new prescription:

  • What is the name of the drug and what is it for?
  • When should I take it (e.g., morning, night, with food, on an empty stomach)?
  • What are the most common side effects, and when should I call the doctor?
  • What foods, drinks (like alcohol or grapefruit juice), or other medications should I avoid?
  • Why am I taking this (What is the goal of the therapy)?

3. Take Your Medication Exactly as Prescribed

Consistency is key to the drug's effectiveness and your safety.

  • Follow Directions: Take the exact dose at the exact time(s) specified. Do not skip doses, and never take a larger dose because you think it will work faster.
  • Do Not Stop Early: Finish the full course of a prescription (especially antibiotics), even if you start to feel better. Never stop taking a maintenance drug on your own; always consult your doctor first.
  • Ask Before Modifying: Do not crush, cut, or chew tablets unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is safe, as this can affect how the drug is absorbed or release the medicine too quickly.

4. Use a Single Pharmacy

Whenever possible, fill all your prescriptions at the same pharmacy.

  • Interaction Check: This allows your pharmacist—who is a medication expert—to have a complete and centralized record of your profile and automatically check for potential drug interactions or dosage conflicts.
  • Ask Questions: Your pharmacist is your best resource for practical advice on when and how to take a medication and what common side effects to expect.

5. Store and Dispose of Medication Safely

Improper storage can ruin the drug's effectiveness, and improper disposal can lead to danger.

  • Storage: Keep most medications in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct sunlight. The bathroom medicine cabinet is often too humid for proper storage.
  • Security: Always store medications, especially controlled substances and pain relievers, in a secure place out of reach and out of sight of children, pets, and visitors.
  • Disposal: Never flush medicine down the toilet or throw it in the trash unless the label specifically instructs you to. Find a drug take-back program or a community disposal site (often at local police departments or pharmacies) for safe disposal of unused or expired drugs.

6. Never Share or Borrow Prescription Medication

Medications are prescribed based on an individual's specific medical condition, weight, allergies, and other concurrent medications.

  • For You Only: Never take medicine prescribed to another person, even if you have the same symptoms. What is helpful for one person could be dangerous or deadly for another.
  • Do Not Share: Never give your prescription to a family member or friend. If you have unused medication, dispose of it safely.

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Sept 15 – Oct. 15 is the nationwide celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This year’s theme is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” reminding us that our nation’s strength comes from the diverse people who call it home and the shared commitment to build a better future together.

From the arts and education to business and public service, Hispanic Floridians continue to enrich every aspect of life in our state. Their leadership, creativity, and dedication exemplify the power of community and the enduring belief that opportunity should be within reach for all.

The Florida Commission on Human Relations’ (FCHR) mission is to promote equal opportunity and prevent discrimination by investigating allegations of discrimination in housing, public accommodations, employment, and state whistleblower retaliation as well as educating Floridians about their rights and opportunities. Through our diligent work, we continue to build a Florida where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Florida Commission on Human Relations at (850) 488-7082 or visit www.FCHR.MyFlorida.com.

This month, and throughout the year, we honor the past while inspiring the future, by recognizing the collective heritage that connects us, celebrating the diversity that strengthens us, and reaffirming our commitment to fairness for every Floridian.

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The history of vitamin K is a story of a single discovery that later expanded to include a family of related compounds, each with distinct roles in the body. The journey from initial observation to a detailed understanding of vitamin K1 and William Garst HSK2 spans several decades and involves multiple scientists.

The Initial Discovery of Vitamin K

The story begins in the late 1920s with Danish biochemist Henrik Dam.

  • 1929: Dam was conducting experiments on chickens, feeding them a diet that was deficient in cholesterol and fat. After a few weeks, he noticed that the chickens developed a mysterious bleeding disorder, where their blood was slow to clot.
  • 1935: Dam concluded that a new, fat-soluble vitamin was missing from the chickens' diet. He named this substance “Koagulations-Vitamin,” which is German and Danish for “coagulation vitamin.” This is where the letter “K” comes from.
  • 1939: American biochemist Edward Doisy and his team at St. Louis University isolated and determined the chemical structure of the primary plant-based form of the vitamin, which they named phylloquinone. This substance would later be officially named Vitamin K1.

For their work on the discovery and chemical nature of vitamin K, Dam and Doisy were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1943.

Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)

  • Source: From the very beginning, it was clear that the "anti-hemorrhagic" factor came from plant sources, particularly green, leafy vegetables like spinach and kale.
  • Function: Early research, and the Nobel Prize, focused on its essential role in blood coagulation. Vitamin K1 acts as a crucial cofactor for an enzyme that "activates" several clotting factors in the liver, including prothrombin (Factor II), Factor VII, Factor IX, and Factor X. Without this activation, these proteins cannot function properly, leading to uncontrolled bleeding.
  • Modern Understanding: Vitamin K1's role in blood clotting remains its most well-known and clinically important function. It is used medically to treat bleeding disorders, and is routinely given to newborns to prevent a condition called Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB).

Vitamin K2 (Menaquinones)

The story of vitamin K2 is more recent and has led to a re-evaluation of the entire vitamin K family.

  • Discovery of a Second Form: Soon after the discovery of vitamin K1, scientists realized that there was another form of vitamin K. This second form, found in animal products and produced by bacteria, was chemically different. It was named menaquinone and collectively referred to as Vitamin K2. Unlike K1, which has a single chemical structure, K2 is a family of related compounds, designated as MK-4, MK-7, MK-9, etc., based on the length of their side chain.
  • Japanese Fermented Foods: A major breakthrough in the understanding of K2 came from research into the traditional Japanese food natto, a dish of fermented soybeans. Scientists discovered that natto was an incredibly rich source of a long-chain menaquinone, specifically MK-7. This led to a boom in research on K2's health benefits.
  • Beyond Blood Clotting: While K1 is primarily used by the liver for blood coagulation, researchers found that K2 has a different fate in the body. It is preferentially used by other tissues, especially bone and arterial tissues.
  • The “Calcium Paradox”: A key aspect of modern K2 research is its role in “calcium trafficking.” Scientists have discovered that K2 activates proteins like osteocalcin in bones, which helps bind calcium and integrate it into the bone matrix. At the same time, K2 activates Matrix Gla Protein (MGP), a protein that prevents calcium from building up in soft tissues like arteries. This led to the theory that K2 may play a significant role in both bone health (preventing osteoporosis) and cardiovascular health (preventing arterial calcification).

Summary of Key Differences and Modern Research

Feature

Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)

Vitamin K2 (Menaquinones)

Primary Source

Green leafy vegetables

Fermented foods (natto, cheese), animal products (egg yolks, some meats), and gut bacteria

Primary Function

Blood coagulation (clotting)

Bone health, cardiovascular health (preventing arterial calcification)

Historical Focus

The first form of the vitamin discovered; initial research focused entirely on this form for its anti-hemorrhagic effects.

A later discovery, with its distinct functions only becoming widely known and studied in the last few decades.

Chemical Structure

A single compound (phylloquinone)

A family of compounds (menaquinones), denoted as MK-4, MK-7, etc.

The history of vitamin K is a testament to how scientific understanding evolves. What began as a single discovery of a “coagulation vitamin” has expanded to encompass a complex family of nutrients with far-reaching effects on human health.

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY,

CASE NO. 15-CP-1403

IN RE: ESTATE OF  

ISRAEL MARQUEZ,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of ISRAEL MARQUEZ, deceased, whose date of death was February 4, 2014, is pending in the Circuit Court for ALACHUA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32602. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's 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 July 30, 2015.

JUANITA RIVERA

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CARLOTTA APPLEMAN THACKER, ESQ.            Florida Bar No. 0275890    HARRISON SALE McCLOY   

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Panama City, FL 32401

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ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 30 & Aug. 6, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY,FLORIDA             PROBATE DIVISION                              

File No. 01-2015-CO-001145

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Division 10          

IN RE: ESTATE OFALAN SCHOONOVER A/K/A ALAN R. SCHOONOVER      Deceased.                                            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Alan Schoonover a/k/a Alan R. Schoonover, deceased, whose date of death was April 23, 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's 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 July 30, 2015.

               

Personal Representative:

David C. Schoonover

3848 Chatwin Avenue

Long Beach, California 90808

Attorney for Personal Representative:           Kirk T. Bauer, Esquire

Attorney for Personal Representative

Florida Bar Number: 471305

Bauer & Associates

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DeLand, Florida 32721

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(386) 734-3313

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LEGAL NOTICE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

                                CASE NO.: 01-2013-CA-005461

DIVISION:

BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AMI,

Plaintiff,

                                vs.                                                           WILLIAMS, ANGELIA et al,

                Defendant(s).

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NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale docketed June 22, 2015, and entered in Case No. 01-2013-CA-005461 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Bank of America, National Association, As Trustee For Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AMI, is the Plaintiff and Alachua County, Florida, Angelia Williams also known as Angelia L. Williams, James L. Williams, Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601., Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 20th of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

LOT 17, OF GREEN GROVE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK E, PAGE 62, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

1825 SE 49TH DR GAINESVILLE FL 32641-8956

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 22nd day of July, 2015.

/s/ Zach Herman

Zach Herman, Esq.

FL Bar # 89349

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

(813) 221-9171 facsimile

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

JR- 009442F01

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 - July 30 & Aug. 6, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 01 2009 CA 001055  

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OWNIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, OWNIT MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-5,

               

Plaintiff,

               

-vs.-

               

MARY A. THAMES, ET AL.,

               

Defendant(s).       

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 26, 2015 in the above action, the Alachua County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash at Alachua County, Florida, on August 13, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., in person in the Lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center located at 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 for the following described property:

LOT ONE- A (1-A), PALMETTO WOODS REPLAT UNIT NO. 3, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK K, PAGE 44, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 3609 NW 21ST DRIVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

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 sixty (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.

                                Galina Boytchev, Esq.

FBN: 47008

Ward, Damon, Posner, Pheterson & Bleau

Attorney for Plaintiff

4420 Beacon Circle

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Tel: (561) 842-3000

Fax: (561) 842-3626

Email: foreclosureservice@

warddamon.com

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 ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237 or email ada@circuit8.org at Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville FL 32601 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; if you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at interpreter@circuit8.org

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2014-CA-000544-

XXXX-MG

CU MEMBERS MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A.,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

ONDINA AYALA A/K/A ONDINA B. AYALA A/K/A ONDINA VIVIANA AYALA A/K/A ONDINA VIVIAN AYALA A/K/A ONDINA AYALA QUESADA A/K/A ONDINA QUESADA AYALA A/K/A ONDINA QUESADA A/K/A VIVIAN B. AYALA QUESADA A/K/A VIVIANA B. AYALA QUESADA A/K/A VIVIAN B. AYALA A/K/A VIVIANA B. AYALA A/K/A VIVIAN B. QUESADA A/K/A VIVIANA B. QUESADA; YVONNE AYALA; ARTURO AYALA; C.W. CONDOMINIUM ASSN., INC.;

                Defendant(s)

________________/

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered on June 16, 2015 in the above styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Alachua County, Florida, the office of J. K. Irby clerk of the circuit court will sell the property situate in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

UNIT NO. 103, OF CASABLANCA WEST CONDOMINIUM, A CONDOMINIUM, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT THERETO, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1577, AT PAGE 1503, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO

at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in the lobby of the Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University, Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 at 11:00 AM, on August 27, 2015.

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.

               

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

By /S/ Mark N. OGrady

Mark N. O'Grady

Florida Bar #746991

Date: 07/20/2015

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:

Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra

9204 King Palm Drive

Tampa, FL 33619-1328

Phone: 813-915-8660

Attorneys for Plaintiff

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS:

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 Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, 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.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at interpreter@circuit8.org

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01 2013 CA 003758

DIVISION:

WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,

Plaintiff,

               

Defendant(s).

________________/

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated July 7, 2015, and entered in Case No. 01 2013 CA 003758 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Wells Fargo Bank, Na, is the Plaintiff and Jeffrey Parker, Tabetha Parker, are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601., Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 26th of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

LOT 21 AND 22 OF BLOCK C OF JERU PARK ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK C, PAGE 44, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

1622 NE 5TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32641

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 27th day of July, 2015.

/s/ Zach Herman

Zach Herman, Esq.

FL Bar # 89349

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

(813) 221-9171 facsimile

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

JR- 14-157950

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 - July 30 & Aug. 6, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR

ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 16-2014-CA-3116                           

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., a national banking association,         

Plaintiff,

vs.

DAVIS FAMILY ENTERPRISES, LLC,

a Florida limited liability company,

DAVID W. DAVIS,

an individual, and

BARBARA J. MANN,

an individual, and FLOWERS BAKING CO.

OF JACKSONVILLE, LLC,

Defendants.

________________/

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 25, 2015, entered in Case No. 2014-CA-3116, in which WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., was the plaintiff, and DAVIS FAMILY ENTERPRISES, LLC, et al., was the defendant, I will sell to the highest and best bidder at 11:00 a.m. on September 24, 2015, by online auction at www.

alachua.realforeclose.com

the following-described real property set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

Commence at the northeast corner of said Section 27 and run south 0 deg. 13 min. west along the east line of said Section 27, 1110.55 feet to the northwesterly right of way line of State Road No. 24; thence run south 31 deg. 02 min. west along the said northwesterly right of way line of State Road No. 24, 1180.30 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue south 31 deg. 02 min. west, 405.41 feet to the north right of way line of Northeast 31st Avenue; thence run north 89 deg. 32 min. west along said north right of way line of Northeast 31st Avenue, 389.01 feet; thence run north 31 deg. 02 min. east, 603.27 feet; thence run south 58 deg. 58 min. east 335.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; said parcel of land being substantially located as shown as parcel 16 on print of survey dated December 1, 1964, prepared by Perry C. McGriff, Surveyor, lying and being in Section 27, Township 9 South, Range 20 East, Alachua County, Florida, now known as Lot Seventeen (17) of Seaboard Industrial Park, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book G, Pages 73 and 74 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida, less and except highway rights of way, and all easements, restrictions, covenants, and conditions of record.

Property Address: 2150-2170 NE 31st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609.

The sale will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 45, 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.

*AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) NOTICE

Individuals With Disabilities Who Need A Reasonable Accommodation To Participate In This Proceeding Are Entitled, At No Cost, To The Provision Of Certain Assistance. Please Contact: Clerk of Court at (352) 337-6237 Within 2 Working Days Of Your Receipt Of This Notice. If you are hearing or Voice Impaired Please Call: 711.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing has been served on Robert H. McLean, Esq., rob.mclean@

ayresclusterlaw.com, service@

ayresclusterlaw.com, and Katie L. Dearing, Esq., Katie@dearingfirm.com, nichole@dearingfirm.com, via electronic mail and on the following: David W. Davis, 3906 SW 98th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608 and Davis Family Enterprises, LLC, c/o David W. Davis, Registered Agent, 2150 NE 31st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609, by United States Mail, this 27th day of July, 2015.

GRAYROBINSON, P.A.

By:/s/ Kenneth B. Jacobs    Kenneth B. Jacobs

Florida Bar No.: 965080

Reese J. Henderson, Jr.

Florida Bar No.: 0969273

50 N. Laura St., Suite 1100

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Telephone: (904) 598-9929

Facsimile: (904) 598-9109

ken.jacobs@

gray-robinson.com

reese.henderson@

gray-robinson.com

sally.gaddy@

gray-robinson.com

Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 30 & Aug. 6, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO. 012014CA001804

XXXXXX

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION;             

Plaintiff,

vs.

BOBBY BOYD, ET.AL;

Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated JUNE 16, 2015 entered in Civil Case No. 012014CA001804

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff and BOBBY BOYD, ALACHUA COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 201 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE, GAINSVILLE, FL 32601 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 45, FLORIDA STATUTES, AT 11:00 AM , AUGUST 26, 2015 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:

THE EAST 130 FEET OF THE WEST 700 FEET OF THE NORTH 110 FEET OF THE SOUTH 160 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE SAME BEING DESIGNATED AS PARCEL NO. 24 LITTLEWOOD ESTATES ACCORDING TO AN UNRECORDED PLAT OR SURVEY THEREOF.

Property Address: 801 NW 37TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

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.  

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 ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at interpreter@circuit8.org

DATED this 27th day of July, 2015.

/s/Scott Dickinson

Scott Dickinson, Esq.

FBN 54970

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C.

100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: (954)-644-8704; Fax (954) 772-9601

ServiceFL@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

ServiceFL2@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SHERIFFS SALE

Notice Is Hereby Given That I, Sadie Darnell, Sheriff of Alachua County, Florida, pursuant to a Writ of Execution, issued in County Court, Alachua County, Florida, in the case of Campus USA Federal Credit Union vs. Arthur E Sykes (Case# 2001-CC-3489) have levied upon the right, title and interest in the following described personal property to wit:

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

VIN# 3VWDP7AJ7CM019513

I shall offer this property, to be sold separately, on Wednesday, the 2nd day of September 2015 at eleven oclock (11:00 am), at the main entrance outside of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601, subject to all prior liens, on said property, and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, the above-described property, as the property of said defendant to satisfy said Execution. Property can be viewed at Elite Towing, 4215 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609, upon request. To verify that sale will be conducted as scheduled, call (352) 384-3062 the day prior to sale date.

                                SADIE DARNELL, SHERIFF                           Alachua County, Florida

By:/s/Stan Perry

Lt. Stan Perry

Civil Bureau

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator (352)337-6237 or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), (voice) upon receipt of this document.

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 30, August 6, 13 & 20, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO.: 2014 CA 000920

SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC,

Plaintiff,

VS.

THE ESTATE OF LUCILLE NATTIEL; et al.,

Defendant(s).

__________________/   

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: The Estate of Lucille Nattiel

Last Known Residence: Unknown

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

LOT EIGHTY-SEVEN (87) CAROL ESTATES EAST, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "F", PAGE 10, 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 ALDRIDGE | PITE, LLP, Plaintiffs attorney, at 1615 South Congress Avenue, Suite 200, Delray Beach, FL 33445 (Phone Number: (561) 392-6391), within 30 days of the first date of publication of this notice, and file the original with the clerk of 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.

Dated on July 21, 2015.

BUDDY IRBY

As Clerk of the Court

By:/s/Rebecca De la Rosa

Rebecca De la Rosa

As Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 30 & Aug. 6, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2014-CA-001676

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

RODNEY J. LONG A/K/A RODNEY LONG, et al.

                Defendant(s).

__________________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 30, 2015, and entered in 01-2014-CA-001676 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the Plaintiff and RODNEY J. LONG A/K/A RODNEY LONG; THE FLORIDA BLACK BUSINESS SUPPORT CORPORATION ; AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION BANK are the Defendant(s). J.K. Irby as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at Lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center 201 E University, Gainesville, FL 32601, at 11:00 AM, on August 11, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK D, T.F. THOMAS SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 90, 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 20th day of       July, 2015.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ & SCHNEID, P.L.

Attorney for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Ave.,

Suite 100

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Facsimile: 561-997-6909

Service Email: mail@rasflaw.com

By:/s/Ryan Waton    

Ryan Waton, Esquire

Florida Bar No. 109314

Communication Email: RWaton@rasflaw.com

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 ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East 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.

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO. 012013CA004634

XXXXXX

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC;         

Plaintiff,

vs.

JENNIFER S. PURDY, ET.AL;

Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated JUNE 16, 2015 entered in Civil Case No. 012013CA004634

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff and JENNIFER S. PURDY, ET AL; are defendant(s). The Clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, AT IN THE LOBBY OF THE ALACHUA COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 201 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE, GAINSVILLE, FL 32601 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 45, FLORIDA STATUTES, AT 11:00 AM , AUGUST 27, 2015 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:

THE EAST 100 FEET OF LOT 9 AND THE EAST 100 FEET OF LOT 10, BLOCK D OF TAMINEGA HEIGHTS,

ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK C, PAGE(S) 55, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 350 NW 249TH ST., NEWBERRY, FL 32669

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.  

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 ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at interpreter@circuit8.org

DATED this 23rd day of July, 2015.

/s/Keith Lehman

Keith Lehman, Esq.

FBN. 85111

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C.

100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: (954)-644-8704; Fax (954) 772-9601

ServiceFL@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

ServiceFL2@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 30 & Aug. 6, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 012014CA001429

XXXXXX

PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION

    

Plaintiff,

vs.

               

CLARIBELL A. OKOLI A/K/A CLARIBELL ADAORA OKOLI, et al        

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of foreclosure date June 16, 2015, and entered in Case No. 012014CA001429

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida, wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, is Plaintiff, and CLARIBELL A. OKOLI A/K/A CLARIBELL ADAORA OKOLI, et al are Defendants, the clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for case, beginning at 11:00 AM in the lobby at ALACHUA COUNTY Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 27 day of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

Lot 3 and 4, Block H, of Sun Crest, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book B, Page(s) 100, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

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: July 16, 2015

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/ John D. Cusick

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

John D. Cusick, Esq., Florida Bar No. 99364

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

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 01 2013 CA 000565

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

Plaintiff,

vs.

               

PATRICK R. DURBIN, et al

                  

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of foreclosure date July 13, 2015, and entered in Case No. 01 2013 CA 000565 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., is Plaintiff, and PATRICK R. DURBIN, et al are Defendants, the clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for case, beginning at 11:00 AM in the lobby at ALACHUA COUNTY Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 20 day of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

Lot 32, SPRINGTREE III, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 'J', Page 75, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

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: July 16, 2015

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/ John D. Cusick

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

John D. Cusick, Esq., Florida Bar No. 99364

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

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 01 2014 CA 003888

CITIMORTGAGE, INC.,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

SHERRY L. STIRRAT; STEVEN STIRRAT; LVNV FUNDING;

Defendant(s)

_______________/

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered on 06/12/2015 in the above styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Alachua County, Florida, the office of J. K. Irby clerk of the circuit court will sell the property situate in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

LOT 2, BLOCK 18, TOMPSETT SURVEY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 68, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in the lobby of the Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University, Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 at 11:00 AM, on August 27, 2015

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.

               

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

By /S/ Mark N. OGrady

Mark N. O'Grady

Florida Bar #746991

Date: 07/16/2015

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:

Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra

9204 King Palm Drive

Tampa, FL 33619-1328

Phone: 813-915-8660

Attorneys for Plaintiff

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS:

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 Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, 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.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at interpreter@circuit8.org

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 012014CA004040

XXXXXX

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST

  

Plaintiff,

vs.

               

WILFRED ROSARIO, et al       

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of foreclosure date April 27, 2015, and entered in Case No. 012014CA004040

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 LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, is Plaintiff, and WILFRED ROSARIO, et al are Defendants, the clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for case, beginning at 11:00 AM in the lobby at ALACHUA COUNTY Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 25 day of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 161 HICKORY FOREST 1ST ADDITION, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "U", PAGE 44, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 5922 SW 85TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608-8525

               

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: July 15, 2015

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/ John D. Cusick

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

John D. Cusick, Esq., Florida Bar No. 99364

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

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2013-CA-005102

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

MD N. FAROQUE; SUBRINA AKHTER; MENTONE DEVELOPMENT OWNER'S ASSOCIATION INC.;

                Defendant(s)

__________________/

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered on 06/12/2015 in the above styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Alachua County, Florida, the office of J. K. Irby clerk of the circuit court will sell the property situate in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

LOT 18, MENTONE CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT PHASE VII, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 22, PAGE 55, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in the lobby of the Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University, Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 at 11:00 AM, on August 27, 2015

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.

               

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

By /S/ Mark N. OGrady

Mark N. O'Grady

Florida Bar #746991

Date: 07/16/2015

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:

Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra

9204 King Palm Drive

Tampa, FL 33619-1328

Phone: 813-915-8660

Attorneys for Plaintiff

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS:

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 Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, 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.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at interpreter@circuit8.org

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2013-CA-001404-

XXXX-MG

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

CHARLES R. DODDS, et al.,

                Defendant(s)

________________/

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered on 08/15/2014 in the above styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Alachua County, Florida, the office of J. K. Irby clerk of the circuit court will sell the property situate in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 10 OF MOSES E. LEVY GRANT, AND RUN SOUTH 4 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 2635.99 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE 2191.34 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE 470.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1417.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 04 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 468.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1413.26 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

SAID LANDS SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

SAID LANDS TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LANDS (OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1811, PAGE 1195-1197 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA)

DESCRIPTION: 60 FOOT WIDE INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS A PORTION OF LOT 10 OF MOSES E. LEVY GRANT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE THEREOF A DISTANCE OF 2635.99 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 2661.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 2318.57 FEET; THENCE NORTH 4 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 505.91 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 234 (100 FOOT WIDE RIGHT OF WAY); THENCE NORTH 30 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 30 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST PERPENDICULAR TO SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 246.65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 640.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 653.59 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 260.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.            at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in the lobby of the Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University, Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 at 11:00 AM, on August 26, 2015

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.

               

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

By /S/ Benjamin A. Ewing

Benjamin A. Ewing

Florida Bar #62478

Date: 03/31/2015

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:

Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra

9204 King Palm Drive

Tampa, FL 33619-1328

Phone: 813-915-8660

Attorneys for Plaintiff

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS:

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 Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, 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.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at interpreter@circuit8.org

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

                                File No.   15-CP-001377

IN RE: ESTATE OF

ANTHONY OWENS JOHNSON

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of ANTHONY OWENS JOHNSON, deceased, whose date of death was December 3, 2014; File Number 15-CP-001377, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602. 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 decedents estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN 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 decedents 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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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: July 23, 2015.

CHERYL TURNER JOHNSON

Personal Representative

8233 Friendship Church Road

Reidsville, NC 27320

Derek B. Alvarez, Esquire - FBN: 114278

DBA@

GendersAlvarez.com

Anthony F. Diecidue, Esquire - FBN: 146528

AFD@

GendersAlvarez.com

Whitney C. Miranda, Esquire - FBN 65928

WCM@

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GENDERS ALVAREZ DIECIDUE, P.A.

2307 West Cleveland Street

Tampa, Florida 33609

Phone: (813) 254-4744 Fax: (813) 254-5222

Eservice for all attorneys listed above: GADeservice@

GendersAlvarez.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

               

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

               

CASE NO. 012014CA001243

XXXXXX

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.;

                                Plaintiff,

               

JACKIE J. SCHMITT A/K/A JACKIE JO SCHMITT A/K/A JACKIE JO CARPENTER, ET.AL;

                                Defendants

               

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 27, 2015, in the above-styled cause, The Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 in the lobby, on August 12, 2015 at 11:00 am the following described property:

LOT 1, BLOCK "C", ARCHER WOODS, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "L", PAGE 49, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 13352 SW 160TH TER, ARCHER, FL 32618

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.

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 ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at interpreter@circuit8.org

WITNESS my hand on July 20, 2015.

/s/Keith Lehman

Keith Lehman, Esq.

FBN. 85111

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C.

100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: (954)-644-8704; Fax (954) 772-9601

ServiceFL@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

ServiceFL2@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 012014CA001844

XXXXXX

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

    

Plaintiff,

vs.

               

TECLA MYRICK, et al               

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of foreclosure date June 12, 2015, and entered in Case No. 012014CA001844

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, is Plaintiff, and TECLA MYRICK, et al are Defendants, the clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for case, beginning at 11:00 AM in the lobby at ALACHUA COUNTY Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 27 day of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

Lot 5 of OAKLANDS, a subdivision as per plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 'G', Page 80 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

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: July 16, 2015

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/ John D. Cusick

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

John D. Cusick, Esq., Florida Bar No. 99364

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

(Published: Alachua County today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01-2014-CA-003897

DIVISION: J

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,

Plaintiff,

                                vs.                                                           BLAISDELL, ROBERT et al,

                Defendant(s).

___________/

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated 27 May, 2015, and entered in Case No. 01-2014-CA-003897 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., is the Plaintiff and Charlotte Marie Wheet aka Charlotte Conrad Wheet as an Heir of the Estate of Robert C. Blaisdell aka Robert Cecil Blaisdell aka R C Blaisdell, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, or other Claimants claiming by, through, under, or against, Robert C. Blaisdell aka Robert Cecil Blaisdell aka R C Blaisdell, deceased, are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601., Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 13th of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

LOT 66, OF BEVILLE HEIGHTS UNIT NO. III, AS PER SURVEY THEREOF RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 95, PAGE 270, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

5101 NW 4TH PL, 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 15th day of July, 2015.

/s/ Agnieszka Piasecka

Agnieszka Piasecka, Esq.

FL Bar # 105476

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

(813) 221-9171 facsimile

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

JR- 14-158021

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 - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

                                CASE No.01 2014 CA 001497

GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

ELAYNA REXRODE, et. al.,

Defendants.

_______________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in Case No. 01 2014 CA 001497 of the Circuit Court of the 8TH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA County, Florida, wherein, GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, and, ELAYNA REXRODE, et. al., are Defendants, clerk will sell to the highest bidder for cash at, in the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, at the hour of 11:00 AM, on the 25th day of August, 2015, the following described property:

LOT ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130), LAKE-SHORE HOME-SITES, A SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 151, 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 16th day of July, 2015.

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: randolph.clemente@

gmlaw.com

Email 2: gmforeclosure@

gmlaw.com

By:/s/Randolph Clemente

Randolph Clemente, Esq.

Florida Bar No. 67189

29039.1356

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 - July 23 & 30, 2015)

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY,

CASE NO. 15-CP-1403

IN RE: ESTATE OF  

ISRAEL MARQUEZ,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of ISRAEL MARQUEZ, deceased, whose date of death was February 4, 2014, is pending in the Circuit Court for ALACHUA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32602. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's 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 July 30, 2015.

JUANITA RIVERA

3 Oak Trail

Ocala, FL 34472

CARLOTTA APPLEMAN THACKER, ESQ.            Florida Bar No. 0275890    HARRISON SALE McCLOY   

304 Magnolia Ave.

Panama City, FL 32401

Telephone:

(850) 769-3434

Facsimile: (850) 769-6121

Email: cathacker@

hsmclaw.com

Secondary: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 30 & Aug. 6, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY,FLORIDA             PROBATE DIVISION                              

File No. 01-2015-CO-001145

XXXXXX

Division 10          

IN RE: ESTATE OFALAN SCHOONOVER A/K/A ALAN R. SCHOONOVER      Deceased.                                            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Alan Schoonover a/k/a Alan R. Schoonover, deceased, whose date of death was April 23, 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's 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 July 30, 2015.

               

Personal Representative:

David C. Schoonover

3848 Chatwin Avenue

Long Beach, California 90808

Attorney for Personal Representative:           Kirk T. Bauer, Esquire

Attorney for Personal Representative

Florida Bar Number: 471305

Bauer & Associates

223 S. Woodland Blvd.

DeLand, Florida 32721

Telephone:

(386) 734-3313

Fax: (386) 738-0424

E-Mail: kbauer@

delandattorneys.com

Secondary E-Mail: sgarcia@

delandattorneys.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 30 &     Aug. 6, 2015)                 

               

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

                                CASE NO.: 01-2013-CA-005461

DIVISION:

BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AMI,

Plaintiff,

                                vs.                                                           WILLIAMS, ANGELIA et al,

                Defendant(s).

_______________/

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale docketed June 22, 2015, and entered in Case No. 01-2013-CA-005461 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Bank of America, National Association, As Trustee For Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AMI, is the Plaintiff and Alachua County, Florida, Angelia Williams also known as Angelia L. Williams, James L. Williams, Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601., Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 20th of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

LOT 17, OF GREEN GROVE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK E, PAGE 62, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

1825 SE 49TH DR GAINESVILLE FL 32641-8956

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 22nd day of July, 2015.

/s/ Zach Herman

Zach Herman, Esq.

FL Bar # 89349

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

(813) 221-9171 facsimile

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

JR- 009442F01

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 - July 30 & Aug. 6, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 01 2009 CA 001055  

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OWNIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, OWNIT MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-5,

               

Plaintiff,

               

-vs.-

               

MARY A. THAMES, ET AL.,

               

Defendant(s).       

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 26, 2015 in the above action, the Alachua County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash at Alachua County, Florida, on August 13, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., in person in the Lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center located at 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 for the following described property:

LOT ONE- A (1-A), PALMETTO WOODS REPLAT UNIT NO. 3, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK K, PAGE 44, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 3609 NW 21ST DRIVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

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 sixty (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.

                                Galina Boytchev, Esq.

FBN: 47008

Ward, Damon, Posner, Pheterson & Bleau

Attorney for Plaintiff

4420 Beacon Circle

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Tel: (561) 842-3000

Fax: (561) 842-3626

Email: foreclosureservice@

warddamon.com

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 ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville FL 32601 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; if you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2014-CA-000544-

XXXX-MG

CU MEMBERS MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A.,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

ONDINA AYALA A/K/A ONDINA B. AYALA A/K/A ONDINA VIVIANA AYALA A/K/A ONDINA VIVIAN AYALA A/K/A ONDINA AYALA QUESADA A/K/A ONDINA QUESADA AYALA A/K/A ONDINA QUESADA A/K/A VIVIAN B. AYALA QUESADA A/K/A VIVIANA B. AYALA QUESADA A/K/A VIVIAN B. AYALA A/K/A VIVIANA B. AYALA A/K/A VIVIAN B. QUESADA A/K/A VIVIANA B. QUESADA; YVONNE AYALA; ARTURO AYALA; C.W. CONDOMINIUM ASSN., INC.;

                Defendant(s)

________________/

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered on June 16, 2015 in the above styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Alachua County, Florida, the office of J. K. Irby clerk of the circuit court will sell the property situate in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

UNIT NO. 103, OF CASABLANCA WEST CONDOMINIUM, A CONDOMINIUM, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT THERETO, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1577, AT PAGE 1503, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO

at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in the lobby of the Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University, Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 at 11:00 AM, on August 27, 2015.

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.

               

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

By /S/ Mark N. OGrady

Mark N. O'Grady

Florida Bar #746991

Date: 07/20/2015

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:

Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra

9204 King Palm Drive

Tampa, FL 33619-1328

Phone: 813-915-8660

Attorneys for Plaintiff

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS:

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 Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, 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.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01 2013 CA 003758

DIVISION:

WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,

Plaintiff,

               

Defendant(s).

________________/

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated July 7, 2015, and entered in Case No. 01 2013 CA 003758 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Wells Fargo Bank, Na, is the Plaintiff and Jeffrey Parker, Tabetha Parker, are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601., Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 26th of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

LOT 21 AND 22 OF BLOCK C OF JERU PARK ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK C, PAGE 44, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

1622 NE 5TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32641

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 27th day of July, 2015.

/s/ Zach Herman

Zach Herman, Esq.

FL Bar # 89349

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

(813) 221-9171 facsimile

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

JR- 14-157950

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 - July 30 & Aug. 6, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR

ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 16-2014-CA-3116                           

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., a national banking association,         

Plaintiff,

vs.

DAVIS FAMILY ENTERPRISES, LLC,

a Florida limited liability company,

DAVID W. DAVIS,

an individual, and

BARBARA J. MANN,

an individual, and FLOWERS BAKING CO.

OF JACKSONVILLE, LLC,

Defendants.

________________/

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 25, 2015, entered in Case No. 2014-CA-3116, in which WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., was the plaintiff, and DAVIS FAMILY ENTERPRISES, LLC, et al., was the defendant, I will sell to the highest and best bidder at 11:00 a.m. on September 24, 2015, by online auction at www.

alachua.realforeclose.com

the following-described real property set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

Commence at the northeast corner of said Section 27 and run south 0 deg. 13 min. west along the east line of said Section 27, 1110.55 feet to the northwesterly right of way line of State Road No. 24; thence run south 31 deg. 02 min. west along the said northwesterly right of way line of State Road No. 24, 1180.30 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue south 31 deg. 02 min. west, 405.41 feet to the north right of way line of Northeast 31st Avenue; thence run north 89 deg. 32 min. west along said north right of way line of Northeast 31st Avenue, 389.01 feet; thence run north 31 deg. 02 min. east, 603.27 feet; thence run south 58 deg. 58 min. east 335.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; said parcel of land being substantially located as shown as parcel 16 on print of survey dated December 1, 1964, prepared by Perry C. McGriff, Surveyor, lying and being in Section 27, Township 9 South, Range 20 East, Alachua County, Florida, now known as Lot Seventeen (17) of Seaboard Industrial Park, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book G, Pages 73 and 74 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida, less and except highway rights of way, and all easements, restrictions, covenants, and conditions of record.

Property Address: 2150-2170 NE 31st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609.

The sale will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 45, 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.

*AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) NOTICE

Individuals With Disabilities Who Need A Reasonable Accommodation To Participate In This Proceeding Are Entitled, At No Cost, To The Provision Of Certain Assistance. Please Contact: Clerk of Court at (352) 337-6237 Within 2 Working Days Of Your Receipt Of This Notice. If you are hearing or Voice Impaired Please Call: 711.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing has been served on Robert H. McLean, Esq., rob.mclean@

ayresclusterlaw.com, service@

ayresclusterlaw.com, and Katie L. Dearing, Esq., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., via electronic mail and on the following: David W. Davis, 3906 SW 98th Drive, Gainesville, FL 32608 and Davis Family Enterprises, LLC, c/o David W. Davis, Registered Agent, 2150 NE 31st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609, by United States Mail, this 27th day of July, 2015.

GRAYROBINSON, P.A.

By:/s/ Kenneth B. Jacobs    Kenneth B. Jacobs

Florida Bar No.: 965080

Reese J. Henderson, Jr.

Florida Bar No.: 0969273

50 N. Laura St., Suite 1100

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Telephone: (904) 598-9929

Facsimile: (904) 598-9109

ken.jacobs@

gray-robinson.com

reese.henderson@

gray-robinson.com

sally.gaddy@

gray-robinson.com

Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 30 & Aug. 6, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO. 012014CA001804

XXXXXX

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION;             

Plaintiff,

vs.

BOBBY BOYD, ET.AL;

Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated JUNE 16, 2015 entered in Civil Case No. 012014CA001804

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff and BOBBY BOYD, ALACHUA COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 201 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE, GAINSVILLE, FL 32601 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 45, FLORIDA STATUTES, AT 11:00 AM , AUGUST 26, 2015 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:

THE EAST 130 FEET OF THE WEST 700 FEET OF THE NORTH 110 FEET OF THE SOUTH 160 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE SAME BEING DESIGNATED AS PARCEL NO. 24 LITTLEWOOD ESTATES ACCORDING TO AN UNRECORDED PLAT OR SURVEY THEREOF.

Property Address: 801 NW 37TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

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.  

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 ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

DATED this 27th day of July, 2015.

/s/Scott Dickinson

Scott Dickinson, Esq.

FBN 54970

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C.

100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: (954)-644-8704; Fax (954) 772-9601

ServiceFL@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

ServiceFL2@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SHERIFFS SALE

Notice Is Hereby Given That I, Sadie Darnell, Sheriff of Alachua County, Florida, pursuant to a Writ of Execution, issued in County Court, Alachua County, Florida, in the case of Campus USA Federal Credit Union vs. Arthur E Sykes (Case# 2001-CC-3489) have levied upon the right, title and interest in the following described personal property to wit:

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

VIN# 3VWDP7AJ7CM019513

I shall offer this property, to be sold separately, on Wednesday, the 2nd day of September 2015 at eleven oclock (11:00 am), at the main entrance outside of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601, subject to all prior liens, on said property, and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, the above-described property, as the property of said defendant to satisfy said Execution. Property can be viewed at Elite Towing, 4215 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609, upon request. To verify that sale will be conducted as scheduled, call (352) 384-3062 the day prior to sale date.

                                SADIE DARNELL, SHERIFF                           Alachua County, Florida

By:/s/Stan Perry

Lt. Stan Perry

Civil Bureau

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator (352)337-6237 or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), (voice) upon receipt of this document.

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 30, August 6, 13 & 20, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO.: 2014 CA 000920

SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC,

Plaintiff,

VS.

THE ESTATE OF LUCILLE NATTIEL; et al.,

Defendant(s).

__________________/   

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: The Estate of Lucille Nattiel

Last Known Residence: Unknown

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

LOT EIGHTY-SEVEN (87) CAROL ESTATES EAST, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "F", PAGE 10, 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 ALDRIDGE | PITE, LLP, Plaintiffs attorney, at 1615 South Congress Avenue, Suite 200, Delray Beach, FL 33445 (Phone Number: (561) 392-6391), within 30 days of the first date of publication of this notice, and file the original with the clerk of 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.

Dated on July 21, 2015.

BUDDY IRBY

As Clerk of the Court

By:/s/Rebecca De la Rosa

Rebecca De la Rosa

As Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 30 & Aug. 6, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2014-CA-001676

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

RODNEY J. LONG A/K/A RODNEY LONG, et al.

                Defendant(s).

__________________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 30, 2015, and entered in 01-2014-CA-001676 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the Plaintiff and RODNEY J. LONG A/K/A RODNEY LONG; THE FLORIDA BLACK BUSINESS SUPPORT CORPORATION ; AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION BANK are the Defendant(s). J.K. Irby as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at Lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center 201 E University, Gainesville, FL 32601, at 11:00 AM, on August 11, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK D, T.F. THOMAS SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 90, 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 20th day of       July, 2015.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ & SCHNEID, P.L.

Attorney for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Ave.,

Suite 100

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Facsimile: 561-997-6909

Service Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

By:/s/Ryan Waton    

Ryan Waton, Esquire

Florida Bar No. 109314

Communication Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East 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.

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO. 012013CA004634

XXXXXX

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC;         

Plaintiff,

vs.

JENNIFER S. PURDY, ET.AL;

Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated JUNE 16, 2015 entered in Civil Case No. 012013CA004634

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff and JENNIFER S. PURDY, ET AL; are defendant(s). The Clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, AT IN THE LOBBY OF THE ALACHUA COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 201 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE, GAINSVILLE, FL 32601 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 45, FLORIDA STATUTES, AT 11:00 AM , AUGUST 27, 2015 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:

THE EAST 100 FEET OF LOT 9 AND THE EAST 100 FEET OF LOT 10, BLOCK D OF TAMINEGA HEIGHTS,

ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK C, PAGE(S) 55, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 350 NW 249TH ST., NEWBERRY, FL 32669

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.  

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 ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

DATED this 23rd day of July, 2015.

/s/Keith Lehman

Keith Lehman, Esq.

FBN. 85111

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C.

100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: (954)-644-8704; Fax (954) 772-9601

ServiceFL@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

ServiceFL2@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 30 & Aug. 6, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 012014CA001429

XXXXXX

PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION

    

Plaintiff,

vs.

               

CLARIBELL A. OKOLI A/K/A CLARIBELL ADAORA OKOLI, et al        

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of foreclosure date June 16, 2015, and entered in Case No. 012014CA001429

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida, wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, is Plaintiff, and CLARIBELL A. OKOLI A/K/A CLARIBELL ADAORA OKOLI, et al are Defendants, the clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for case, beginning at 11:00 AM in the lobby at ALACHUA COUNTY Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 27 day of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

Lot 3 and 4, Block H, of Sun Crest, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book B, Page(s) 100, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

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: July 16, 2015

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/ John D. Cusick

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

John D. Cusick, Esq., Florida Bar No. 99364

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

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 01 2013 CA 000565

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

Plaintiff,

vs.

               

PATRICK R. DURBIN, et al

                  

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of foreclosure date July 13, 2015, and entered in Case No. 01 2013 CA 000565 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., is Plaintiff, and PATRICK R. DURBIN, et al are Defendants, the clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for case, beginning at 11:00 AM in the lobby at ALACHUA COUNTY Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 20 day of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

Lot 32, SPRINGTREE III, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 'J', Page 75, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

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: July 16, 2015

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/ John D. Cusick

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

John D. Cusick, Esq., Florida Bar No. 99364

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

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 01 2014 CA 003888

CITIMORTGAGE, INC.,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

SHERRY L. STIRRAT; STEVEN STIRRAT; LVNV FUNDING;

Defendant(s)

_______________/

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered on 06/12/2015 in the above styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Alachua County, Florida, the office of J. K. Irby clerk of the circuit court will sell the property situate in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

LOT 2, BLOCK 18, TOMPSETT SURVEY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 68, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in the lobby of the Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University, Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 at 11:00 AM, on August 27, 2015

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.

               

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

By /S/ Mark N. OGrady

Mark N. O'Grady

Florida Bar #746991

Date: 07/16/2015

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:

Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra

9204 King Palm Drive

Tampa, FL 33619-1328

Phone: 813-915-8660

Attorneys for Plaintiff

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS:

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 Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, 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.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 012014CA004040

XXXXXX

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST

  

Plaintiff,

vs.

               

WILFRED ROSARIO, et al       

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of foreclosure date April 27, 2015, and entered in Case No. 012014CA004040

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 LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, is Plaintiff, and WILFRED ROSARIO, et al are Defendants, the clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for case, beginning at 11:00 AM in the lobby at ALACHUA COUNTY Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 25 day of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 161 HICKORY FOREST 1ST ADDITION, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "U", PAGE 44, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 5922 SW 85TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608-8525

               

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: July 15, 2015

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/ John D. Cusick

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

John D. Cusick, Esq., Florida Bar No. 99364

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

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2013-CA-005102

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

MD N. FAROQUE; SUBRINA AKHTER; MENTONE DEVELOPMENT OWNER'S ASSOCIATION INC.;

                Defendant(s)

__________________/

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered on 06/12/2015 in the above styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Alachua County, Florida, the office of J. K. Irby clerk of the circuit court will sell the property situate in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

LOT 18, MENTONE CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT PHASE VII, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 22, PAGE 55, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in the lobby of the Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University, Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 at 11:00 AM, on August 27, 2015

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.

               

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

By /S/ Mark N. OGrady

Mark N. O'Grady

Florida Bar #746991

Date: 07/16/2015

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:

Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra

9204 King Palm Drive

Tampa, FL 33619-1328

Phone: 813-915-8660

Attorneys for Plaintiff

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS:

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 Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, 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.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2013-CA-001404-

XXXX-MG

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

CHARLES R. DODDS, et al.,

                Defendant(s)

________________/

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered on 08/15/2014 in the above styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Alachua County, Florida, the office of J. K. Irby clerk of the circuit court will sell the property situate in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 10 OF MOSES E. LEVY GRANT, AND RUN SOUTH 4 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 2635.99 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE 2191.34 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE 470.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1417.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 04 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 468.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1413.26 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

SAID LANDS SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

SAID LANDS TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LANDS (OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1811, PAGE 1195-1197 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA)

DESCRIPTION: 60 FOOT WIDE INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS A PORTION OF LOT 10 OF MOSES E. LEVY GRANT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE THEREOF A DISTANCE OF 2635.99 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 2661.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 2318.57 FEET; THENCE NORTH 4 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 505.91 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 234 (100 FOOT WIDE RIGHT OF WAY); THENCE NORTH 30 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 30 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST PERPENDICULAR TO SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 246.65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 640.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 653.59 FEET; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 260.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.            at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in the lobby of the Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University, Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 at 11:00 AM, on August 26, 2015

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.

               

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

By /S/ Benjamin A. Ewing

Benjamin A. Ewing

Florida Bar #62478

Date: 03/31/2015

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:

Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra

9204 King Palm Drive

Tampa, FL 33619-1328

Phone: 813-915-8660

Attorneys for Plaintiff

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS:

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 Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, 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.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

                                File No.   15-CP-001377

IN RE: ESTATE OF

ANTHONY OWENS JOHNSON

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of ANTHONY OWENS JOHNSON, deceased, whose date of death was December 3, 2014; File Number 15-CP-001377, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602. 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 decedents estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN 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 decedents 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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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: July 23, 2015.

CHERYL TURNER JOHNSON

Personal Representative

8233 Friendship Church Road

Reidsville, NC 27320

Derek B. Alvarez, Esquire - FBN: 114278

DBA@

GendersAlvarez.com

Anthony F. Diecidue, Esquire - FBN: 146528

AFD@

GendersAlvarez.com

Whitney C. Miranda, Esquire - FBN 65928

WCM@

GendersAlvarez.com

GENDERS ALVAREZ DIECIDUE, P.A.

2307 West Cleveland Street

Tampa, Florida 33609

Phone: (813) 254-4744 Fax: (813) 254-5222

Eservice for all attorneys listed above: GADeservice@

GendersAlvarez.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

               

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

               

CASE NO. 012014CA001243

XXXXXX

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.;

                                Plaintiff,

               

JACKIE J. SCHMITT A/K/A JACKIE JO SCHMITT A/K/A JACKIE JO CARPENTER, ET.AL;

                                Defendants

               

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 27, 2015, in the above-styled cause, The Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 in the lobby, on August 12, 2015 at 11:00 am the following described property:

LOT 1, BLOCK "C", ARCHER WOODS, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "L", PAGE 49, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 13352 SW 160TH TER, ARCHER, FL 32618

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.

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 ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

WITNESS my hand on July 20, 2015.

/s/Keith Lehman

Keith Lehman, Esq.

FBN. 85111

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C.

100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: (954)-644-8704; Fax (954) 772-9601

ServiceFL@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

ServiceFL2@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 012014CA001844

XXXXXX

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

    

Plaintiff,

vs.

               

TECLA MYRICK, et al               

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of foreclosure date June 12, 2015, and entered in Case No. 012014CA001844

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, is Plaintiff, and TECLA MYRICK, et al are Defendants, the clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for case, beginning at 11:00 AM in the lobby at ALACHUA COUNTY Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 27 day of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

Lot 5 of OAKLANDS, a subdivision as per plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 'G', Page 80 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

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: July 16, 2015

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/ John D. Cusick

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC

John D. Cusick, Esq., Florida Bar No. 99364

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

(Published: Alachua County today - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01-2014-CA-003897

DIVISION: J

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.,

Plaintiff,

                                vs.                                                           BLAISDELL, ROBERT et al,

                Defendant(s).

___________/

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated 27 May, 2015, and entered in Case No. 01-2014-CA-003897 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., is the Plaintiff and Charlotte Marie Wheet aka Charlotte Conrad Wheet as an Heir of the Estate of Robert C. Blaisdell aka Robert Cecil Blaisdell aka R C Blaisdell, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, or other Claimants claiming by, through, under, or against, Robert C. Blaisdell aka Robert Cecil Blaisdell aka R C Blaisdell, deceased, are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601., Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 13th of August, 2015, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

LOT 66, OF BEVILLE HEIGHTS UNIT NO. III, AS PER SURVEY THEREOF RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 95, PAGE 270, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

5101 NW 4TH PL, 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 15th day of July, 2015.

/s/ Agnieszka Piasecka

Agnieszka Piasecka, Esq.

FL Bar # 105476

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

(813) 221-9171 facsimile

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

JR- 14-158021

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 - July 23 & 30, 2015)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

                                CASE No.01 2014 CA 001497

GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

ELAYNA REXRODE, et. al.,

Defendants.

_______________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in Case No. 01 2014 CA 001497 of the Circuit Court of the 8TH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA County, Florida, wherein, GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, and, ELAYNA REXRODE, et. al., are Defendants, clerk will sell to the highest bidder for cash at, in the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, at the hour of 11:00 AM, on the 25th day of August, 2015, the following described property:

LOT ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130), LAKE-SHORE HOME-SITES, A SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 151, 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 16th day of July, 2015.

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: randolph.clemente@

gmlaw.com

Email 2: gmforeclosure@

gmlaw.com

By:/s/Randolph Clemente

Randolph Clemente, Esq.

Florida Bar No. 67189

29039.1356

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 - July 23 & 30, 2015)

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Accountant I - Responsible for maintaining accounting records, financial accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, utility billing and cash receipts, prepares finance reports; assists with inventory; conducts routine clerical duties; and provides other administrative support duties. (Salary: $14.50 - $16.00, DOQ, plus benefits)

Apply at City Hall, 110 NW 1st Ave, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday. Applications accepted through Thursday August 13, 2015.

THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

EMPLOYMENT

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Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! Receive Hands On Training. National Certifications Operating Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators.Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 1-866-362-6497

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Are you ready to kick-start your new career? Now Interviewing Accredited Truck Driving School Graduates (With CDL-A) for our Entry Level Apprentice Program. Must have Good MVR, Work history and Criminal Background history. Call Chris Blackwell at 843-266-3731 to discuss pay and benefits. www.bulldoghiway.com EOE

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MEDICAL SERVICES

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FINANCIAL

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EDUCATION

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

For Rent

2 Bedroom 2 Full Baths - Unfurnished - Doulblewide Mobile Home Nestled in the woods on Santa Fe river $650 permonth 386-496-2030

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

VACATION RENTALS

CABIN RENTALS! GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS

Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg Tenn From $89/nt

Local dinner shows & attractions 888-473-9455

MERCHANDISE

Garage Sales

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MERCHANDISE

Miscellaneous

A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR FOR BREAST CANCER! Help United Breast Foundation education, prevention, & support programs. FAST FREE PICKUP - 24 HR RESPONSE - TAX DEDUCTION -855-398-4992

MERCHANDISE

Miscellaneous

AVIATION Grads work with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and others- start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-5838

MERCHANDISE

Miscellaneous

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MERCHANDISE

Miscellaneous

Struggling with DRUGS or ALCHOHOL? Addicted to PILLS? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment. 855-972-6607

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WANTED TO BUY

Cash for cars and trucks, running or not, any condition. 352-771-6191.