| LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice 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 (Published: Alachua County Today – Aug. 27, & Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2026) 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) Public Notice – Meeting 09/22/26 The Governing Board of Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology will meet at 3:30 p.m. on 09/22/26, at the SF Perry Center, 14180 NW 119th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615. Agenda includes but is not limited to budget, personnel, and business affairs. For information on how to remotely attend the meeting, or to arrange to provide public comments at the meeting, please contact 352-395-5170 or general.counsel@sfcollege.edu at least 15 minutes in advance of the meeting per College Rule 1.4. Anyone appealing a decision will need a record of the proceedings and should arrange for a transcript per FS 286.0105. Agenda available: President’s Office, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606 or 352-395-5170 or general.counsel@sfcollege.edu. For disability accommodations or communication access, please contact 352-395-5170 (accessible through any relay service) or email general.counsel@sfcollege.edu. (Published: Alachua County Today – September 10, 2026) Public Notice – Meetings 09/22/26, 10/20/26, and 11/17/26 The District Board of Trustees of Santa Fe College will meet on the following days at 4:00 p.m.: 09/22/26, at the SF Perry Center, 14180 NW 119th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615; 10/20/26, at the SF Andrews Cultural Center, 201 E. Call Street, Starke, FL 32091; and 11/17/26, at the SF Kirkpatrick Center, 3737 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609. Agenda includes but is not limited to budget, business affairs, construction, contracts, grants, personnel, and rules. For information on how to remotely attend the meeting, or to arrange to provide public comments at the meeting, please contact 352-395-5170 or general.counsel@sfcollege.edu at least 15 minutes in advance of the meeting per College Rule 1.4. Anyone appealing a decision will need a record of the proceedings and should arrange for a transcript per FS 286.0105. Agenda available: President’s Office, 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606 or 352-395-5170 or general.counsel@sfcollege.edu. For disability accommodations or communication access, please contact 352-395-5170 (accessible through any relay service) or email general.counsel@sfcollege.edu. (Published: Alachua County Today – September 10, 2026) Notice of Rule Development: Rule 2.17, Rule 7.9, Rule 7.23, and Rule 7.36 Rule 2.17 (Designation of Emeritus). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update rule to allow waiver of eligibility requirements. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: F.S. 1001.64. LAW IMPLEMENTED: F.S. 1001.64(4)(b), 1001.64(18). Rule 7.9 (Academic Standing). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify return to academic notice and remove modification of restrictions. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64, 1001.65, 1004.68. LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS 1001.64(8), 1007.263. Rule 7.23 (Student Conduct Code). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update rule for compliance with law. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1006.60, 1001.64(4)(8). LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS 1004.097(3)(g), 1006.60, 1006.61, 1006.62, 1006.63, 790.115. Rule 7.36 (Student Complaints). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update re: accreditation and review. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64. LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS 1001.64, 1001.65; 6A-14.0261, FAC. Contact P. LOCASCIO, 352-395-5170 or general.counsel@sfcollege.edu. (Published: Alachua County Today – September 10, 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 CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 012026CA000982XXXXXX CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ALESHIA SIRMONS, et al, Defendant(s). / NOTICE OF ACTION To: ALESHIA SIRMONS Last Known Address: 7439 SE 226th Ter Hawthorne, FL 32640 Current Address: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Alachua County, Florida: LOT 15, STILL ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK G, PAGE(S) 81, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 7439 SE 226TH TER HAWTHORNE FL 32640 has been filed against you and you are required to file written defenses with the clerk of court and to serve a copy within 30 days after the first publication of the Notice of Action, on Albertelli Law, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 23028, Tampa, FL 33623; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition. This notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Alachua Today. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court on this 28 day of August, 2026. J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq. Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Fratavia Thomas Deputy Clerk **See the Americans with Disabilities Act If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600, Tel.: (352) 374-3636; Fax: (352)338-3201. 26-003207 (Published: Alachua County Today – September 10, 17, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 01 2025 CA 002737 DIVISION: J NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC, a foreign limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. A CHILD’S DREAM EDUCATIONAL CENTER, “LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY,” a Florida limited liability company; SAMANTHA A. SLOANE, an individual; ARJ123 LLC, a Florida limited liability company; JOSE RODRIGUEZ, an individual; ALYSON RODRIGUEZ, an individual; and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants. / NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Consent Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-styled action on June 3, 2026, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court, J.K. “Jess” Irby, will sell to the highest bidder for cash at https://www.alachua.realforeclose.com/, the Clerk’s website for online auctions, on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, the following described property situated in Alachua County, Florida: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto. 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. The Court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein. 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. MILAM HOWARD NICANDRI & GILLAM, P.A. By: /s/ Peter E. Nicandri Peter E. Nicandri Florida Bar No. 823090 Pierce N. Giboney Florida Bar No. 124704 14 East Bay Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Tel: (904) 357-3660 Fax: (904) 357-3661 Primary: pnicandri@ milamhoward.com Primary: pgiboney@ milamhoward.com Secondary: sjames@ milamhoward.com Secondary: hdurham@ milamhoward.com Counsel for Plaintiff EXHIBIT “A” The real property, more particularly described as 5718 SW 89th Drive, Gainesville, Florida 32608 (Real Property Tax ID No.: 07054010022) with a legal description of: Lot Twenty-Two (22), Southgate Cluster Development, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book R, Page 36, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida. (Published: Alachua County Today – September 10, 17, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 01 2025 CA 002510 DIVISION: K NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC, a foreign limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. A CHILD’S DREAM EDUCATIONAL CENTER, “LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY,” a Florida limited liability company, SAMANTHA A. SLOANE, an individual, and ARJ123, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Defendants. / NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Consent Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-styled action on June 4, 2026, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court, J.K. “Jess” Irby, will sell to the highest bidder for cash at https://www.alachua.realforeclose.com/, the Clerk’s website for online auctions, on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, the following described property situated in Alachua County, Florida: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto. 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. The Court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein. 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. MILAM HOWARD NICANDRI & GILLAM, P.A. By: /s/ Peter E. Nicandri Peter E. Nicandri Florida Bar No. 823090 Pierce N. Giboney Florida Bar No. 124704 14 East Bay Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Tel: (904) 357-3660 Fax: (904) 357-3661 Primary: pnicandri@ milamhoward.com Primary: pgiboney@ milamhoward.com Secondary: sjames@ milamhoward.com Secondary: hdurham@ milamhoward.com Counsel for Plaintiff EXHIBIT “A” The real property, more particularly described as 4127 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32605 (Parcel Identification No.: 06081-000-000) with a legal description of: A portion of the North 288 feet of the West 660 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 9 South, Range 19 East, Alachua County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Southwest corner of the aforementioned Section 24, and run N.00°19’33”E., along the West line of said Section 24, a distance of 1325.74 feet to the Northwest corner of said SW 1/4; thence run S.89°42’03”E., along the North line of said SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, a distance of 50.00 feet to the East right of way line of N.W. 34th Street (State Road No. 121-100’ right of way); thence, departing said right of way line, continue S.89°42’03”E., along said North line of the SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, a distance of 522.64 feet; thence run S.00°19’33”W., parallel with said West line of Section 24, a distance of 103.00 feet; thence run N.89°42’03”W., parallel with said North line of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, a distance of 162.64 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run S.00°19’33”W., parallel with said West line of Section 24, a distance of 185.00 feet; thence run N.89°42’03”W., along the South line of the North 288 feet of said SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, a distance of 360.00 feet to the aforementioned East right of way line of S. W. 34th Street; thence run N.00°19’33”E., along said East right of way line, a distance of 238.00 feet; thence departing said right of way line, run S.89°42’03”E., parallel with said North line of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, a distance of 360.00 feet; thence run S.00°19’33”W., parallel with said West line of Section 24, a distance of 53.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. (Published: Alachua County Today – September 10, 17, 2026) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Bald Enterprises, LLC DBA: Bald Mechanic gives notice and intent to sell for non-payment of labor, service and storage fees the following vehicle on 9/29/2026 at 8:30 am at 230 NW 250th St, Newberry, FL 32669 (352) 448-1770. $6,310.27 is due in cash on the day of sale to redeem the motor vehicle or satisfy lien. Parties claiming interest have rights to a hearing prior to sale with the Clerk of Court. Owner has rights to recover possession of vehicle without judicial proceedings as pursuant to FL Statute 559.917. The lien claimed by the lienor is subject to enforcement pursuant to section 713.585 FL Statutes. Any proceeds recovered from sale over the amount of lien will be deposited with the Clerk of the Court for disposition upon court order. Said company reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. 2000 FORD SD 1FDWE35L5YHA90920 (Published: Alachua County Today – September 10, 2026) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 012026CP001797XXXXXX IN RE: THE ESTATE OF Maharg, Georg Edward II Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Georg Edward Maharg II who died on Oct. 6, 2025 is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, Case Number 012026CP001797XXXXXX, the address of which is Clerk of the Court, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 Attn: Probate. 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, 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 09/10/2026. Personal Representative: Erica Maharg C/O Ronald A Jones 15600A S US Hwy 441 Summerfield FL 34491 Attorney for the Personal Representative: Ronald A Jones 15600A S US Hwy 441 Summerfield FL 34491 (352) 347-2288 rajones@iag.net Fla. Bar # 89648 (Published: Alachua County Today – September 10, 17, 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 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 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) 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 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 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 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 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 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 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) |
| PUBLIC NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Alachua will hold a public hearing on September 14, 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: Ordinance 26-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 26-08; AMENDING EXHIBIT “A”, LEGAL DESCRIPTION, OF ORDINANCE 26-08; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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. Written comments on the application may be sent to the following address: City of Alachua, Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 9, Alachua, FL, 32616. 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 – September 10, 2026) |
| NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING NOTICE A Neighborhood Meeting will be held to discuss the proposed commercial development of approximately 60 acres generally located at 16650 NW Hwy 441, Alachua, Florida. This is not a public hearing. The purpose of the meeting is to inform adjacent property owners of the nature of the proposal and to seek their comments. The meeting will be held Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at 6:00 PM at NV 5, Inc. 11801 Research Drive, Alachua FL 32615. Contact person: Kelly Wagoner (770-368-1399 ext. 363) (Published: Alachua County Today – September 10, 2026) |
LEGAL NOTICES/PUBLIC NOTICES 09/10/2026
