| LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Brown’s Performance gives notice that on September 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM, the following vehicles(s) may be sold by public sale at 4647 NW 6th St Ste G, Gainesville, FL 32609, to satisfy the lien for the amount owed on each vehicle for any recovery, towing, or storage services charges and administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida statute 713.78. Brown’s Performance reserves the right to accept or reject any/or all bids. 2017 SUBARU VIN: JF1VA2Y62H9819502 (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case Number: 01-2026-001786 Division: CA2 REGAL DEED LLC, a Utah limited liability company, v. Plaintiff, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST PANSY WALKER, deceased, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST ANDREW WALKER, deceased, Defendants. _______________/ NOTICE OF ACTION AS TO AMENDED VERIFIED COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 65.081, FLORIDA STATUTES TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST PANSY WALKER, deceased, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST ANDREW WALKER, deceased. (Address Unknown) YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following described real property in Alachua County, Florida: The South East 1/4 of One acre bounded North by Brown Street, East by Adkins Street, South by Gaddy Street West by Pacific Street, in Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 22 East, all land being in Alachua County, Florida. Property Address: 6512 SE 215th Way, Hawthorne, Florida 32640. has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on, William J. Podolsky, III, Esq., attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is Spencer Fane, LLP, 201 N Franklin St., Ste 2150, Tampa, FL 33602-5627, which date is: WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION, and to file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The action was instituted in the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court for Alachua County in the State of Florida and is styled as follows: REGAL DEED LLC, a Utah limited liability company, Plaintiffs, v. UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST PANSY WALKER, deceased, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST ANDREW WALKER, deceased, Defendants. DATED on AUGUST 21, 2026. J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ. Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Fratavia Thomas As Deputy Clerk IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026-CA-169 DIVISION: MG GEOFFREY PIERCE GROOMS and SUSAN HARDEE GROOMS, Plaintiffs, vs. ASHLEY OUTLAW, CHRISTIAN VRADENBURGH, VIVIANA CRUZ-PEREZ, and CECILIO ENCARNACION, Defendants. / NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 12, 2026, that the Alachua County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, by electronic sale at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, commencing at 11:00 a.m. on September 17, 2026, the following described real property as set forth in the aforementioned judgment, to wit: Commence at the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 9 South, Range 19 East, Also Known As the Southwest corner of Lot 63, and run North 00 degrees 32 minutes West 50 feet to a concrete monument, thence run North 89 degrees 31 minutes East 330.65 feet to a point, thence run North 00 degrees 32 minutes West, 110 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 00 degrees 32 minutes West 100 feet, thence run South 89 degrees 31 minutes West 165.65 feet, thence run South 00 degrees 32 minutes East 100 feet, thence run North 89 degrees 31 minutes East 165.65 feet to the Point of Beginning. Less the West 25 feet of said property which is reserved for street, drainage and utility purposes. The above property being Lot 5 of Unrecorded Survey made by M.K. Flowers on May 20, 1959. All lying and being in Alachua County, Florida. Parcel Identification Number: 06178-005-000 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. DATED on August 19, 2026. By: Jared D. Comstock (Fla. Bar No. 95937) (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27 & September 3, 2026) 588.17 Disposition of impounded livestock. To Whom It May Concern: You are hereby notified that the following described livestock, 1 brown, male goat is now impounded at Alachua County Sheriff’s Impound. Cost associated for owner pick up prior to auction are as follows: the amount is $50 impound fee + $5 disposition + $5 per head per day care + advertisement cost. The above-described animal will, unless redeemed within 3 days from date hereof, be offered for sale at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Rural Services Impound, 18903 NW 67th Blvd, LaCrosse, Fl. on Thursday, September 3rd @ 11:00AM. Sheriff Chad D. Scott (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27, 2026) NOTICE OF RULE AMENDMENT Rule 4.3 The District Board of Trustees of Santa Fe College, Florida, gives notice of its intent to amend Rule 4.3 at its regularly scheduled Board meeting at 4:00 p.m. on 09/22/26, SF Perry Center, 14180 NW 119th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615. Rule 4.3 (Degree and Certificate Requirements). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Update and add posthumous and in memoriam degrees or certificates. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64(4), (7), (8). LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS1004.68, 1007.25; FAC 6A-14.030, 6A-10.024, 6A-10.0316; Notice of Rule Development was published in the Alachua County Today paper 07/02/26. To request a public hearing, contact P. Locascio at 352.395.5170 or general.counsel@sfcollege.edu within 21 days of the date of publication of this notice. (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FLORIDA, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA File Number: 01-2026-CP-2139 Probate Division: A IN RE: The Estate of INA H. SANTOS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of INA H. SANTOS, deceased, whose date of death was April 18, 2026, File Number: 01-2026-CP-2139, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. 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 has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME 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 SO FILED 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 August 20, 2026. Personal Representative: JAMES G. CRAWFORD 5506 NW 30th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32601 Attorney for Personal Representative: ANDERSON E. HATFIELD Post Office Box 2085 Keystone Heights, FL 32656 (352) 377 5704 Florida Bar No. 142398 hatlaw1@gmail.com reneeehat@gmail.com (Published: Alachua County Today – August 20, 27, 2026) Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to enforce a lien imposed on said property, under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act (Section 83.801-83.809) at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on 09/11/2026 at 10:00am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 14024 NW US HWY 441 Alachua, FL 32615 The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to the items listed below. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. All units listed below contain household items. Units 210 Susan Strickland 304 Derek Wienert 401 Daniel Perez Alvarez 442 Dariana Davis 551 Sahadeva EL 761 McKenzie Thompson 948 Karderick Hill 961 J David Brantley 103 William Mitchell 128 Megan Harris (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27 & September 3, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISON CASE NO. 26-CA-001544 RACHELLE L. SARAIVA, Plaintiff, vs. AYNA MEREDOVA, Defendant. NOTICE OF ACTION NOTICE is hereby given that a civil action commenced on May 14, 2026, and is now pending as case number 26-CA-001544 in the Circuit Court in the State of Florida, County of Alachua. The name of the unserved party to the action is: AYNA MEREDOVA 16476 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618 and the nature of the proceeding is a Partition. Each defendant is required to serve written defenses to the Complaint on plaintiff’s attorney, Stephen K. Hachey, whose address is 10521 Bloomingdale Ridge Dr., Riverview, FL 33578, WITHIN 30 days after the first publication of this Notice, and to file the original of the defenses with the clerk of this court either before service on plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter. If a defendant fails to do so, a default will be entered against that defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. /s/ Stephen K. Hachey Stephen K. Hachey, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 15322 Law Offices of Stephen K. Hachey, P.A. 10521 Bloomingdale Ridge Dr. Riverview, FL 33578 Phone: 813-549-0096 E-service: eservice@ hacheylawpa.com WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Alachua County, Florida on the 24 day of AUGUST 2026. J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL DIVISION 201 E UNIVERSITY AVE GAINESVILLE, FL 32601 BY /s/ Fratavia Thomas As Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27 & September 3 & 10, 17, 2026) IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 26-CC-002055 SCP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, a foreign limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. ALL CLEAR POOL AND SPA SHOP, INC., a Florida corporation, GREGORY R. LIUZZO and BRADFORD S. KANAN, JR., jointly and severally, Defendants. / NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Bradford S, Kanan, Jr. 14028 NW US Highway 441 Alachua , FL 32615 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for breach of contract has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on or before SEPTEMBER 22, 2026, to Victor W Holcomb, Esq., whose address is 3203 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL 33607 and to file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition. WITNESS my hand and seal at ALACHUA County, Florida this 18 day of AUGUST, 2026. J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court 201 East University Ave. Gainesville, Florida 32601 Phone (352) 374-3636 By: /s/ Kamari Hampton Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27 & September 3 & 10, 17, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 01 2025 CA 3002 MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, GRANTEES, DEVISEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, AND CREDITORS OF MARTIN D HARMON A/K/A MARTIN DAVID HARMON, DECEASED; JOSEPHINE HAMBRE BELK A/K/A JOSEPHINE HAMBRE A/K/A JOSEPHINE BELK; BRIAN C. HARMON; KEITH HARMON; DOUGHLAS K. HARMON; Defendants. / NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on July 20, 2026, in this cause, in the Circuit Court of Alachua County, Florida, the office of J.K. “Jess” Irby, Clerk of the Circuit Court, shall sell the property situated in Alachua County, Florida, described as: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO WIT: BEGIN ON THE WEST SIDE OF VICTORIA AVENUE, ON LINE BETWEEN LOTS 10 AND 15 AND RUN NORTH 250 FEET, WEST 1920 FEET TO EAST LINE OF LOT 12, SOUTH 250 FEET, EAST 1920 FEET TO BEGINNING, ALL IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST. CONTAINING 11 ACRES. AND ALSO A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COMMENCE AT A POINT ON VICTORIA AVENUE BEARING NORTH 5 DEGREES EAST AND 1809 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 33 FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 5 DEGREES EAST 20 FEET, THENCE WEST 1891 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 20 FEET, THENCE EAST 1891 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING a/k/a 10420 NE COUNTY ROAD 1469, WALDO, FL 32694-0000 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, online at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, on September 17, 2026 beginning at 11:00 AM. 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 before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. Dated at St. Petersburg, Florida this 18 day of August, 2026. eXL Legal, PLLC Designated Email Address: efiling@exllegal.com 12425 28th Street North, Suite 200 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Telephone No. (727) 536-4911 Attorney for the Plaintiff /s/ Peter E. Lanning Peter E. Lanning FL Bar: 562221 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 Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 1000009824 (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27 & September 3, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 012025CA003160XXXXXX WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. MARK BYRON ROBERTSON , et al, Defendant(s). / NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 5, 2026, and entered in Case No. 012025CA003160XXXXXX 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 Mark Byron Robertson, are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on online at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on September 3, 2026 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: LOT 29 OF NORTHWOOD OAKS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK H, PAGE 89, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 5610 NW 31ST TERR GAINESVILLE FLORIDA 32653 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 before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has also been furnished to all parties on the attached service list by mail or eService. Dated this 18 day of August 2026. ALBERTELLI LAW P. O. Box 23028 Tampa, FL 33623 Tel: (813) 221-4743 Fax: (813) 221-9171 eService: servealaw@ albertellilaw.com By: /s/ Robyn Sherer Florida Bar #1030716 Robyn Sherer, Esq. IN/25-012421 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 – August 20, 27, 2026) SALE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that SunCo Storage- Hawthorne will sell the contents of the following self-storage units by public auction to satisfy their liens against these tenants, in accordance with the Florida Self-Storage Facility Act. The auction will take place online at storagetreasures.com from 9AM on September 1, 2026 to September 9, 2026 Noon. Units are believed to contain household items, unless otherwise listed. SunCo Storage 20820 SE Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne, FL 32640 Auction is with credit/debit card payments only. A $100 refundable cleaning deposit is required. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed within 48 hours. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement with the tenant. Name/Unit: Megan Yvonne Hughes 64 Jason Foster 89 John S Brown 130 Victoria Jones 65 Dianna King 28 (Published: Alachua County Today – August 20, 27, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026-CP-002222 IN RE: ESTATE OF EMMA LEE BROWN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of EMMA LEE BROWN, deceased, whose date of death was February 26, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. 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. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 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: August 27, 2026. Personal Representative: FRANCES BENNETT 2408 East University Ave. Gainesville, FL 32641 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert D. Hines, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0413550 Hines Norman Hines, P.L. 1312 W. Fletcher Avenue, Suite B Tampa, FL 33612 Telephone: 813-265-0100 Email: rhines@hnh-law.com Secondary Email: ntservice@hnh-law.com (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27 & September 3, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 01-2026-CP-1997 IN RE: ESTATE OF BEATRICE ANNE MAURER, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BEATRICE ANNE MAURER, deceased, whose date of death was December 24, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. 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 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 decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss.732.216-732.228, applies or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. 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 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 August 20, 2026. Personal Representative: SANDRA LEE MAURER HOLSBEKE 133 Bakers Acres Drive Hawthorne, Florida 32640 Attorney for Personal Representative: KATE RAMEY The Miller Elder Law Firm 806 NW 16th Avenue, Suite B. Gainesville, FL 32601 (352)379-1900 (352)379-3926 Kate@MillerElderLawFirm.com Florida Bar No.: 1050245 (Published: Alachua County Today – August 20, 27, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 01-2026-CP-2053 IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM F. MAURER, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WILLIAM F. MAURER, deceased, whose date of death was January 16, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. 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 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 decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss.732.216-732.228, applies or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. 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 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 August 20, 2026. Personal Representative: SANDRA LEE MAURER HOLSBEKE 133 Bakers Acres Drive Hawthorne, Florida 32640 Attorney for Personal Representative: KATE RAMEY The Miller Elder Law Firm 806 NW 16th Avenue, Suite B. Gainesville, FL 32601 (352)379-1900 (352)379-3926 Kate@MillerElderLawFirm.com Florida Bar No.: 1050245 (Published: Alachua County Today – August 20, 27, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 01-2026-CP-002019 In re: THE ESTATE OF BARBARA LOUISE FOGARTY, also known as BARBARA S. FOGARTY, deceased. / NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Barbara Louise Fogarty, also known as Barbara S. Fogarty, whose date of death was May 14, 2026, and whose Social Security Number is ***-**-3323, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The name and address 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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 SO 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 the first publication of this Notice is August 20, 2026. Personal Representative: Patrick Herman Perry 10309 SW 41st Place Gainesville, Florida 32608 Attorneys for Personal Representative: TAYLOR ARRUBLA HARDWICK P.A. By /s/Jennifer T. Arrubla James J. Taylor Jr. Florida Bar No. 334057 Jennifer T. Arrubla Florida Bar No. 98804 420 S. Lawrence Blvd. Keystone Heights, Florida 32656 Primary Email: Jennifer@tah-law.com Secondary Email: Jim@tah-law.com Kim@tah-law.com 352-473-8088 (telephone) 352-473-8161 (facsimile) (Published: Alachua County Today – August 20, 27, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FLORIDA, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 01-2026-CP-02188 IN RE: ESTATE OF FRANCIS GAVIN WILSON, JR., Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Francis Gavin Wilson, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was December 16, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, FL, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of 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 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 SECTION 733.702, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED 2 YEARS OR MORE AFTER DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in Sections 732.216–732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The date of first publication of this notice is August 20, 2026. Personal Representative: Phoebe Wilson 1846 NE 7th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32609 Attorney for Personal Representative: Larry E. Ciesla 4400 NW 23rd Avenue, Suite A Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 378-5603 lciesla@larryciesla-law.com Florida Bar No. 283533 (Published: Alachua County Today – August 20, 27, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 CP 002189 IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD ALAN BRYAR, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RICHARD ALAN BRYAR, deceased, whose date of death was July 6, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. 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. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. 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 August 27, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/ Betysy B. Beers Betsy Bryar Beers 9345 SW 46th Place Gainesville, Florida 32608 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Kathryn Flores Kathryn Flores, Esq. Attorney for Betsy Bryar Beers Florida Bar Number: 1003863 128 NW 137th Drive, Suite B Newberry, Florida 32669 Telephone: (352) 451-1550 E-Mail: kflores@ dignitytrustlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: judy@dignitytrustlaw.com (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27 & September 3, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 2026-CP-1968 DIVISION: PROBATE-A IN RE: The Estate of EVA M. PROCTOR, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Eva Proctor, deceased, whose date of death was March 27, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and that personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. Marquita Morrison, Personal Representative 393 North State Road 21, Hawthorne, Florida 32640 Kyle D. Macomber, Esquire 303 State Road 26, Melrose, FL 32666 All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with the Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is August 27, 2026. /s/ MARQUITA MORRISON /s/ KYLE D. MACOMBER, ESQ. Florida Bar No.: 1002399 MIDDLETON & MIDDLETON, P.A. 303 State Road 26, Melrose, FL 32666 Tel: (352) 475-1611 Fax: (352) 475-5968 service@fightingforall.com Attorney for Petitioner (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27 & September 3, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MERCURY FUNDING, LLC, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2024-1019 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-033 Description of Property: COM SE COR OF NW1/4 OF NE1/4 N 33 FT TO POB N 759 FT M/L E 660 FT S 759 FT M/L W 660 FT TO POB (LESS THE N 104 FT OF THE W 210 FT PER OR 2503/1333)(LESS THE N 6.50 ACRES PER OR 4390/1550) DEED APPEARS IN ERROR OR 5105/1774 Section: 35 Township: 10 Range: 18 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: SEC OF HUD Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated August 19, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27 & September 3 & 10, 17, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MERCURY FUNDING, LLC, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2024-1732 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-034 Description of Property: SPARROW CONDO INC PER OR 879/404-494 UNIT 208-BLDG 4 & .45856 PERCENT INT IN COMMON ELEM OR 3785/1417 & OR 4380/1988 Section: 04 Township: 10 Range: 19 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: MARTINEZ HEIRS & RICKEY Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated August 19, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27 & September 3 & 10, 17, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2024-2991 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-032 Description of Property: WAITES S/D PB A-142 LOT 12 BK 5 OR 3344/0415 & OR 3557/0426 Section: 03 Township: 10 Range: 20 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: REEB BRANDON S Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated August 3, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 20 & 27 & September 3, 10, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2024-2896 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-031 Description of Property: PINE RIDGE PB D-32 LOT 43 OR 4711/1147 Section: 34 Township: 09 Range: 20 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: CLAY LAWRENCE Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated August 3, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 20 & 27 & September 3, 10, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2024-171 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-020 Description of Property: PATRICIAN GARDENS PB H-12 LOT 62 OR 4659/1338 Section: 03 Township: 08 Range: 17 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: COMIAN X TAX LIEN FUND LLC Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated July 30, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 13 & 20 & 27 & September 3, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2024-247 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-021 Description of Property: COM SW COR SE 1/4 POB N 601.23 FT E 303.83 FT S 601.23 FT W 303.83 FT POB (LESS COM SW COR SE 1/4 N 95 FT POB N 210 FT E 210 FT S 210 FT W 210 FT PER OR 4111/2367) OR 1847/2048 Section: 17 Township: 08 Range: 17 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: HALL PATRICIA E Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated July 30, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 13 & 20 & 27 & September 3, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2024-2246 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-028 Description of Property: D L CLINCH GRANT SOUTH IDYLWILD OR 52/292 LOT 31 OR 1644/1456 Section: 00 Township: 10 Range: 19 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: SKOWRONSKI LORAINE T Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated August 3, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 13 & 20 & 27 & September 3, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2024-1731 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-022 Description of Property: SPARROW CONDO INC PER OR 879/404-494 UNIT 204-BLDG 4 & .46341 PERCENT INT IN COMMON ELEMENT OR 4732/2291 Section: 04 Township: 10 Range: 19 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: CLAY LAWRENCE Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated July 30, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 13 & 20 & 27 & September 3, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2024-2497 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-030 Description of Property: FAIRBANKS DB L-633 COM 658.93 FT S OF NE COR LOT 14 POB S 184.07 FT W 221.37 FT N 184.07 FT E 221.35 FT POB ALSO LOT 6 OR 2205/0333 Section: 12 Township: 09 Range: 20 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: BANKS CHARLENE M HEIRS Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated August 3, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 20 & 27 & September 3, 10, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2024-2891 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-025 Description of Property: PINE RIDGE PB D-32 LOT 9 OR 1808/1109 SEE ALSO & OR 5141/3134 & OR 5143/1669 Section: 34 Township: 09 Range: 20 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: ENGLISH & FRANKLIN & MAVINS & MAVINS & MAVINS & MAVINS & MAVINS ET AL Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated August 3, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 13 & 20 & 27 & September 3, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2024-66 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-027 Description of Property: GONDOLA GARDENS PB C-22 LOT 12 BK E Section: 02 Township: 08 Range: 17 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: RUSSELL JULIA Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated August 3, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 13 & 20 & 27 & September 3, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2024-477 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-024 Description of Property: E1/2 OF E1/2 OF SW1/4 OF SE 1/4 OR 1553/972 & DEED APPEARS IN ERROR OR 2103/0839 Section: 36 Township: 10 Range: 17 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: COBB & HENDERSON Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated July 31, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 13 & 20 & 27 & September 3, 2026) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate #: 2024-2974 Tax Deed File #: TD 2026-026 Description of Property: PENNINGTON S/D PB E-26 LOT 24 OR 1021/611 Section: 02 Township: 10 Range: 20 Tax Certificate Assessment Name: SILCOTT SHIRLEY J HEIRS Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org. Dated August 3, 2026 J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Circuit Court Alachua County, FL By: Abby Oppermann Deputy Clerk (Published: Alachua County Today – August 13 & 20 & 27 & September 3, 2026) |
| NOTICE OF VACANCY CITIZEN ADVISORY TASK FORCE (CATF) The City of Alachua is accepting applications for the two vacancies on the CATF. Appointments will be for three (3) year terms. The CATF is the advisory body to the Alachua City Commission on the CDBG Program. It is a five (5) member committee that meets at least semiannually at City Hall. Applicants must reside in the City of Alachua and fall within income limits. Applications may be obtained in person at Alachua City Hall, 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Monday through Thursday, between 7:30 A.M. and 6:00 PM. For electronic applications, visit the City website at: www.cityofalachua.com All applications must be received on or before September 17, 2026, by the close of business at 6:00 p.m. Applications can be returned by mail to: City of Alachua, Attn: Deputy City Clerk, P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL 32616-0009; by fax to 386-418-6177; or dropped off at City Hall. Please refer any questions to Tyler Williams, Finance and Administrative Services Director, at (386) 418-6100. (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27, 2026 and September 03, 2026) |
| NOTICE ADVISORY BOARD VACANCY Senior Resources The Alachua City Commission is accepting applications for two (2) vacancies on its Senior Resources Advisory Board. Appointments will be for a three-year term. A minimum of three (3) members must reside in the City of Alachua, and two (2) members may be residents of the greater Alachua area. Interested applicants must be willing to attend meetings at least quarterly and have a keen interest in senior resources. To apply, you can obtain an application and information from our website at www.cityofalachua.com or contact the City of Alachua at (386) 418-6100 to request a copy. The City must receive applications for consideration on or before September 17, 2026. You may send your application to the City Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL 32616, or drop it off at City Hall, 15100 NW 142 Terrace. (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27, 2026 and September 03, 2026) |
| CITY OF ALACHUA TASK FORCE VACANCY Education Task Force The Alachua City Commission is accepting applications for two (2) vacancies on its Educational Task Force. The appointments will be for two three-year terms. A minimum of three (3) members must reside in the City of Alachua, and two (2) members may be residents of the greater Alachua area. Interested applicants must be willing to attend meetings regularly, as to be determined by the Task Force, and have a keen interest in children’s education. To apply, you can obtain an application and information from our website at www.cityofalachua.com or contact the City of Alachua at (386) 418-6100 to request a copy. The City must receive applications on or before September 17, 2026, for consideration. You may send your application to Public Information Officer Kenyata Curtis, P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL 32616, or drop it off at City Hall, located at 15100 NW 142 Terrace. (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27, 2026 and September 03, 2026) |
| NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Alachua will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, to consider the following: Application #: PTAC26-0001 | Evaluation and Appraisal (EAR) of the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan A request by the City of Alachua (Applicant) to complete the required EAR update to the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Chapter 163.3191, Florida Statutes. The proposed EAR updates to the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan include amendments to the following elements: Vision; Administration; Monitoring and Evaluation; Future Land Use; Transportation; Housing; Community Facilities and Natural Groundwater Recharge; Conservation and Open Space; Recreation; Economic; Property Rights; Intergovernmental Coordination; Capital Improvements; Data and Analysis. Amendments and updates proposed are to address changes to state law and/or changed local conditions, pursuant to Chapter 163.3191, Florida Statutes. The full draft of the EAR updates to the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan can be viewed online at www.cityofalachua.com/432/Our-Alachua-2050. Written comments on the proposed EAR updates to the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan can be emailed to planning@cityofalachua.com or be sent to the following address: City of Alachua, Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL, 32616. At the public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the application. Copies of the application, staff report, and any related materials are available for public inspection at the Planning and Community Development Department, 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, on any regular business day between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. one week prior to the date of hearing. Notice is given pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, that, in order to appeal any decision made at the public hearing, you will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, you may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any persons with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this meeting should call the City Clerk at (386) 418-6100 x 1501 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing. (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27, 2026) |
| NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY The City of Alachua is currently accepting applications for one (1) appointment to be made on the following Board to fill a vacancy: Planning and Zoning Board: The Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) comprises five voting members and a non-voting School Board representative. The PZB provides recommendations to the City Commission on various development applications, such as comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings, and subdivisions, and reviews and makes decisions on certain development applications as provided for within the City’s Land Development Regulations. The PZB is also authorized by the City Commission to provide recommended policies and guiding action affecting development in the City, including amendments to Land Development Regulations, special studies, and other proposals that promote orderly development. • Applicants must be a resident of the City of Alachua. • Meetings are typically held at 6:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall. Applications may be obtained in person at City Hall, located at 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, on any regular business day (Monday through Thursday) between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. or by visiting the City’s website at www.cityofalachua.com. Completed applications must be received by the Planning and Community Development Department no later than 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Applications may be submitted in person at City Hall or by email to planning@cityofalachua.org or mail to the following address: City of Alachua, Planning and Community Development Department, P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL 32616. Questions may be directed to the Planning and Community Development Department at (386) 418-6121. (Published: Alachua County Today – August 27, 2026 and September 03, 2026) |
| CITY OF ALACHUA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Application #: PTAC26-0001 | Evaluation and Appraisal (EAR) of the City of Alachua Comprehensive Plan |
| CITY OF NEWBERRY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CONCERNING ORDINANCES FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION First Reading Public Hearings on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Second Reading Public Hearings on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. |
| CITY OF ALACHUA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Application #: PSE26-0001 | Valvoline Alachua Special Exception Permit Application Application #: PSP26-0005 | Valvoline Alachua Site Plan Application |
LEGAL NOTICE/ PUBLIC NOTICES 08/27/2026
