LEGAL NOTICE/ PUBLIC NOTICES 09/03/2026

LEGAL NOTICE
Public Notice
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:
01 2025 DR 000527
Division: DR1
Winslow Richardson
Petitioner
and
Malayah Shepherd,
Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION TO MODIFY PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
TO: Petitioner,
Winslow Richardson
{last known address}
1000 SW 62nd Blvd., Apt. 1123, Gainesville, FL 32607
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for family law has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Respondent, Malayah Shepherd, whose address is 3743 NW 23rd Terr., Gainesville, FL 32605, on or before 10-12-2026, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 201 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE GAINESVILLE FL 32601, before service on [Respondent] or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.
Dated: 08-27-2026
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.,
ALACHUA COUNTY
CLERK
By: /s/ Kamari Hampton
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – Sept. 3, 10, 17, & 24, 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.
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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
(Published: Alachua County Today – Aug. 27, & Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2026)
Notice Under Fictitious
Name Law Pursuant to
Section 865.09, Florida
Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Buddy’s Septic Services, LLC, located at 13450 NW CR 231, in the County of Alachua, in the City of Gainesville, Florida 32609, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.
Dated at Gainesville, Florida, this 31st day of August, 2026.
Buddy’s Septic Services, LLC
(Published: Alachua County Today – September 3, 2026)
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.
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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)
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 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.
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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
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 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.
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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 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:
2026-CP-2202
IN RE: ESTATE OF
BOBBY LEE ALDAY,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of BOBBY LEE ALDAY, deceased, whose date of death was April 30, 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 September 3, 2026.
Personal Representative:
MARY ANGELA LUZADER
25147 NE 131 st Place
Salt Springs, FL 32134
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 – September 3, 10, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2025CP002742
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MOHAMMAD RANA
a/k/a Mohammad Shoab
Rana,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of Mohammad Rana a/k/a Mohammad Shoab Rana, deceased, whose date of death was April 9, 2025, 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 September 3, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Usmana Siddiqui
5816 SW Archer Rd, Lot 3
Gainesville, Florida 32608
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Cyrus Malhotra, Esq.
Florida Bar Number:
0022751
THE MALHOTRA LAW FIRM P.A.
3903 Northdale Boulevard,
Suite 100E
Tampa, Florida 33624
Telephone: (813) 902-2119
Fax: (727) 290-4044
E-Mail: filings@
FLprobatesolutions.com
Secondary E-Mail:
cortney@
FLprobatesolutions.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – September 3, 10, 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)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
01 2026 CP 001944
IN RE: ESTATE OF
S. MARK FINE
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of S. Mark Fine, deceased, whose date of death was February 15, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for ALACHUA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Alachua County Courthouse 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 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 09/03/2026
Personal Representative:
Andrew Fine
35 S. Forest St.
Denver, Colorado 80246
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Sofia C. Herrera
AARON W. SAOUD,
ESQUIRE
Florida Bar Number: 96124
SOFIA C. HERRERA,
ESQUIRE
Florida Bar Number:
1069771
AWS LAW FIRM
2202 N. Westshore Blvd.
Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33607
Telephone: (813) 922-5293
E-Mail:
attorney@awslaw.org
Secondary E-Mail:
service@awslaw.org
(Published: Alachua County Today – September 3, 10, 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)
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 #: 2024-2246
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 #: 2024-2991
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 #: 2024-2497
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 #: 2024-2896
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 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 #: 2024-3348
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-035
Description of Property:
ORIG GAINESVILLE DB H-383 S 70 FT OF W 100 FT OF BL 7 RG 7 OR 3609/1413 Section: 04 Township: 10 Range: 20
Tax Certificate Assessment Name: ROCK STAR HOLDINGS 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, 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 – September 3 & 10 & 17, 24, 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 #: 2024-2088
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-029
Description of Property:
ARREDONDA EST UNIT NO 4 PB H-30 LOT 36 OR 4955/0868 Section: 21 Township: 10 Range: 19
Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
HINSON & RATLIFF JR & RATLIFF
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 – September 3 & 10 & 17, 24, 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 #: 2024-1731
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 #: 2024-2891
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 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)
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)