Legal Notices - Week of January 30, 2025

LEGAL NOTICES
Public Notice

LEGAL NOTICE
Request For Proposals
CITY OF HAWTHORNE, FLORIDA

NOTICE FOR RFP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Hawthorne is now accepting RFPs for a City Attorney. Those interested in applying should visit the City of Hawthorne website at www.cityofhawthorne .net. The deadline for applications is February 19, 2025, at 3:00PM.

(Published: Alachua County Today – Jan. 30, 2025)

Public Notice
Notice Is Hereby Given that Warren Averett Staffing and Recruiting, LLC, 2500 Action Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Warren Averett Executive Search and Recruiting, with its principal place of business in the State of Florida in the County of Alachua, intends to file an Application for Registration of Fictitious Name with the Florida Department of State.
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30, 2025)

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE

The High Springs City Commission will hold a public hearing on the following proposed Ordinance on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 6:30 PM. The hearing will be held at City Hall, 23718 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL. The proposed Ordinance is:

ORDINANCE 2025-01

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT.

A copy of this document may be reviewed at the Office of the City Clerk, Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 6:00 pm. Interested parties in the above item are invited to attend and express their concerns.

Angela Stone
City Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30, 2025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE TOWN OF LACROSSE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE, FLORIDA, SERVING AS THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE, FLORIDA AND THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 163.3161 through 163.3248, Florida Statutes, as amended, and the Town of LaCrosse Land Development Regulations, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Regulations, comments, objections and recommendations concerning an amendment, as described below, will be heard by the Town Council of the Town of LaCrosse, Florida, serving as the Planning and Zoning Board of the Town of LaCrosse, Florida, and the Local Planning Agency of the Town of LaCrosse, Florida, at a public hearing on February 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Town Council Meeting Hall, Town Hall, located at 20613 North State Road 121, LaCrosse, Florida.
Z 24-02, an application by Perla Bustamante, to amend the Official Zoning Atlas of the Land Development Regulations by changing the zoning district from AGRICULTURAL (A) to RESIDENTIAL, (MIXED) SINGLE FAMILY/MOBILE HOME-1 (RSF/MH-1) on property described, as follows:
A parcel of land lying in Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 19 East, Alachua County, Florida. Being more particularly described as follows: The South 696.00 feet of the East 500.00 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 27.
Containing 7.31 acres, more or less.
At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear to be heard with respect to the amendment.
Copies of the amendment are available for public inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, located at 20613 North State Road 121, LaCrosse, Florida, during regular business hours.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Town Clerk, at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing via telephone at 386.462.2784. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 800.955.8770 (voice) or 800.955.8771 (TTY).
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30, 2025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE TOWN OF LACROSSE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE, FLORIDA, SERVING AS THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE, FLORIDA AND THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 163.3161 through 163.3248, Florida Statutes, as amended, and the Town of LaCrosse Land Development Regulations, hereinafter referred to as the Land Development Regulations, comments, objections and recommendations concerning an amendment, as described below, will be heard by the Town Council of the Town of LaCrosse, Florida, serving as the Planning and Zoning Board of the Town of LaCrosse, Florida, and the Local Planning Agency of the Town of LaCrosse, Florida, at a public hearing on February 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Town Council Meeting Hall, Town Hall, located at 20613 North State Road 121, LaCrosse, Florida.
CPA 24-02, an application by Perla Bustamante, to amend the Future Land Use Plan Map of the Comprehensive Plan by changing the future land use classification from AGRICULTURAL (less than or equal to one dwelling unit per 5 acres) to RESIDENTIAL, LOW DENSITY (less than or equal to 2 dwelling units per acre) on the property described, as follows:
A parcel of land lying in Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 19 East, Alachua County, Florida. Being more particularly described as follows: The South 696.00 feet of the East 500.00 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 27.
Containing 7.31 acres, more or less.
At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear to be heard with respect to the amendment.
Copies of the amendment are available for public inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, located at 20613 North State Road 121, LaCrosse, Florida, during regular business hours.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Town Clerk, at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing via telephone at 386.462.2784. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 800.955.8770 (voice) or 800.955.8771 (TTY).
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 2025 CP 118

IN RE: ESTATE OF
WAYLON JOSEPH
Deceased.

NOTICE OF ACTION
(formal notice by publication)
TO: LAWRENCE J.
JOSEPH

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Administration has been filed in this court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on the petitioner’s attorney, whose name and address are: Whitney C. Miranda, Esquire, GENDERS ♦ ALVAREZ ♦ DIECIDUE, P.A., 2307 W. Cleveland Street, Tampa, FL 33609, on or before March 4, 2025, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded, without further notice.
Signed on January 17, 2025.

J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ C. Ramsey
As Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23 & 30 & February 6, 13, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 35-2024-DR- 000104-AXXX-01
DIVISION: Circuit Judge Michael G. Takac

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF C.M.L. AND T.L.L.,
Adoptees. /

Minors’ Date of Birth:
C.M.L., DOB: 12/07/2007 born in Longwood, Florida
T.L.L., DOB: 03/28/2009 born in Tavares, Florida

NOTICE OF ACTION AND EVIDENTIARY HEARING
TO: KRISTOFOR LEE ROBERTS
Last Known location in Alachua County, Florida
230 N.W. County Road 235
Newberry, Florida 32669

Physical description of Kristofor Lee Roberts: Age, 41; DOB: 10/08/1983; Race, White; Male; Hair, Brown; Eyes, Green; Height, 6’0”; Weight, 160 lbs.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a joint petition to terminate your parental rights pending adoption by stepparent has been filed against you. The action is asking the court to terminate your parental rights pending adoption by the stepparent.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that there will be an evidentiary hearing on the joint petition to terminate your parental rights pending adoption by stepparent on April 17, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m., before the Honorable Michael G. Takac, Circuit Judge, at the Lake County Judicial Center, Courtroom 3A, 550 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778. The court has set aside 60 minutes for this evidentiary hearing.
Additionally, you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on the Petitioners, c/o Michael G. Moore, Moore Lex PA, 206 Wellisford Way, DeLand, FL 32724 on or before March 14, 2025, and to file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 550 W. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778, before service on Petitioners or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the joint 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 address on record at the clerk s office.
UNDER SECTION 63.089, FLORIDA STATUTES. FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE AND THE PETITION WITH THE COURT AND TO APPEAR AT THIS EVIDENTIARY HEARING CONSTITUTES GROUNDS UPON WHICH THE COURT SHALL END ANY PARENTAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OR ASSERT REGARDING THE MINOR CHILDREN.

DONE AND ORDERED in Tavares, Lake County, Florida on this 22nd day of January 2025.
/s/ Michael Takac
Circuit Judge
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

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

CASE NO.: 2024-CA-3608

BLONDIE PRICE
HICKMON

Plaintiff,

SHEWELL TERELLE
ROBINSON; et al,

Defendants.
/

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: LORIA ANN PRICE,
deceased;
GERALD F. PRICE,
deceased;
ZETHA MAE
WASHINGTON, deceased;
VIVIAN CLARETHA PRICE
FEENEY, deceased;
BETTY JO WILLIAMS,
deceased;
MERRY LEE PRICE,
deceased;
VANDELLA PRICE DURR,
deceased;
CHARLOTTE PRICE
GAVIN, deceased;
LUCY MAE PRICE
MITCHELL, deceased;

THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, JUDGMENT CREDITORS, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ABOVE-NAMED DECEASED DEFENDANTS;

AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST DEFENDANTS;

ALL PARTIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a civil action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Alachua County, Florida, pending as Case No: 2024-CA-3608 to quiet title and partition the certain real property comprising of two parcels described as follows:

Alachua County Parcel Number 00294-000-000
Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 2, Township 8, Range 17; LESS Commence SE Corner of said tract N. 630 Ft., W 210 Ft. S 210 Ft. W 308.7 Ft. S 420 Ft. E 518.7 Feet to Point of Beginning; LESS OR Book 142/476; Less OR Book 234/251; LESS O.R. Book 234/585; LESS O.R. Book 516/58; LESS 50 Ft. R/W for Palm Avenue per O.R. Book 559/93 and LESS S 210 Ft. of W 210 Ft. thereof per O.R. Book 902/430; LESS 50 Ft. more or less x 210 Ft. strip per O.R. Book 1021/897.

LESS AND EXCEPT
A parcel of land situated in the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 2, Township 8 South, Range 17 East, being more particularly described as follows:

For a Point of Reference commence at the Southeast corner of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of said Section 2, and run North 90 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West, along the South line of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of said Section 2, a distance of 518.52 feet; thence run North 00 deg. 54 min. 09 sec. West, a distance of 50.00 feet to a found concrete monument on the North right-of-way line of Palm Avenue and the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described parcel; thence run North 90 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West along the North line of said Palm Avenue, a distance of 210.00 feet; thence run North 00 deg. 54 min. 09 sec. West, a distance of 210.00 feet; thence run North 90 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East, a distance of 210.00 feet; thence run South 00 deg. 54 min. 09 sec. East, a distance of 210.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.

LESS AND EXCEPT
A portion of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 2, Township 8 South, Range 17 East, being more particularly described as follows:

The Point of Beginning of the subject parcel shall be the Southwest Corner of the following described parcel:

Commence at the Southeast corner of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of said Section 2, and run North 90 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West, along the South line of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of said Section 2, a distance of 518.52 feet; thence run North 00 deg. 54 min. 09 sec. West, a distance of 50.00 feet to a found concrete monument on the North right-of-way line of Palm Avenue and the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described parcel; thence run North 90 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West along the North line of said Palm Avenue, a distance of 210.00 feet; thence run North 00 deg. 54 min. 09 sec. West, a distance of 210.00 feet; thence run North 90 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East, a distance of 210.00 feet; thence run South 00 deg. 54 min. 09 sec. East, a distance of 210.00 feet to the Point of Beginning of the reference parcel.

From the said Point of Beginning run North 90 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West along the North line of said Palm Avenue, a distance of 210.00 feet; thence run North 00 deg. 54 min. 09 sec. West, a distance of 210.00 feet; thence run North 90 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East, a distance of 210.00 feet; thence run South 00 deg. 54 min. 09 sec. East, a distance of 210.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Alachua County Parcel Number 00294-003-000
Commence at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, Township 8 South, Range 17 East and run North 89 degrees 11 minutes 35 seconds West 360 feet to point of beginning; thence run North 89 degrees 11 minutes 35 seconds West 140 feet; thence run South 2 degrees 02 minutes 35 seconds East 180 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 11 minutes 35 seconds East 140 feet; thence run North 2 degrees 02 minutes 35 seconds West 180 feet to point of beginning; being and lying in Section 2, Township 8 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida.

You are required to file a written defenses, if any, with the clerk of the court and serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Adam S. Towers, Esq., whose address is 2700 NW 43rd Street, Suite C, Gainesville, Florida 32606, on or before February 7, 2025, otherwise, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

DATED this the 19TH day of DECEMBER, 2024.

J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Mary Scott
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 9 & 16 & 23, 30, 2025)

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

CASE NO.:
2024-CA-000305

VYSTAR CREDIT UNION,

Plaintiff,

UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, CREDITORS, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF GEORGE C. STEELE; et al.,

Defendants.
/

AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Unknown Heirs, Spouses, Devisees, Grantees, Creditors, and All Other Parties claiming by, through, under or against the Estate of George C. Steele
22619 SE 59th Place
Hawthorne, FL 32640

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and other unknown persons claiming by, through, and under the above-named Defendant, if deceased or whose last known addresses are unknown.

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

LOT 27, LAKE BREEZE ESTATES FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK G, PAGE(S) 54 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 22619 SE 59th PLACE, HAWTHORNE, FL 32640

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Adam G. Schwartz, Esq., the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 819 SW Federal Hwy, Suite 301, Stuart, FL 34994, on or before February 22, 2025 or within 30 days of first publication, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on the plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
DATE: 01-13-2025

J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: /s/ Kamari Hampton
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23, 30, 2025)

SALE NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that SunCo Storage – Hawthorne will sell the contents of the following self-storage units by public auction to satisfy their liens against these tenants, in accordance with the Florida Self-Storage Facility Act. The auction will take place online at storagetreasures.com from 9AM on February 1st to Noon on February 5th. Units are believed to contain household items, unless otherwise listed. SunCo Storage 20820 SE Hawthorne Rd, Hawthorne, FL 32640

Auction is with credit/debit card payments only. A $100 refundable cleaning deposit is required. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com . All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed within 48 hours. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement with the tenant.

Name/Unit:
Alton Keel – 40, 55
John Brown – 44
David Freeman – 49
Tony Mobley – 65
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23, 30, 2025)

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 February 14, 2025 at 10:00am for units located at:

Compass Self Storage
14024 NW US HWY 441
Alachua, FL 32615
(Alachua County)
(386) 418-4000

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 or vehicles to be sold for parts only.
Units:
220-Linda Coker
252-Daniel Isaacson
419-Jerrod Sassard
529-Victoria Lunford
961-David J Brantley
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23, 30, 2025)

ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that Tower Hill Storage intends to sell the property described below to enforce a lien under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act, Statutes (section 83.80- 83.809). The owner will sell at public auction on or after February 13th at 10:00am at Tower Hill Storage, 6800 W. University Ave. Gainesville, Fl 32607. Vehicle belonging to the following:

CUSTOMER NAME:
Maysonet, Nathalie
Box, Donald
Denson, Lavoisier
Jackson, Wendy Akosua

This sale will be continued on such succeeding sale days thereafter as may be necessary to be completed. *Unless otherwise noted units contain household items.
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23, 30, 2025)

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

File Number:
2025-CP-000047

IN RE: ESTATE OF
WILLIAM M. FOX, a/k/a
WILLIAM MCNAIR FOX,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of WILLIAM M. FOX, a/k/a WILLIAM MCNAIR FOX, deceased, whose date of death was December 6, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 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 THREE (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 THREE (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 January 30, 2025.

Personal Representative:
CHRISTOPHER R. JONES
3103 South Adams Way
Denver, CO 80210

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
SHANNON M. MILLER
The Miller Elder Law Firm
2830 NW 41st Street,
Suite M
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352)379-1900
(352)379-3926
Shannon@
MillerElderLawFirm.com
Florida Bar No.: 035556
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 01-2025-CP-0054

IN RE: ESTATE OF
MABEL R. IRISH
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Mabel R. Irish, deceased, whose date of death was December 7, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
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.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is January 30, 2025.

Personal Representative:
Russell K. Irish
14514 NW 148th Pl.
Alachua, Florida 32615

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Susan L. Mikolaitis
E-mail: mikolaitis@
binghampa.com
Alt. E-mail:
jewell@binghampa.com
Florida Bar No. 676284
Bingham & Mikolaitis, P. A.
14811 NW 140th St.
Alachua, Florida 32615
Telephone: (386) 462-5120
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2025-CP-000077
Division A

IN RE: ESTATE OF
THOMAS F. AMBROSIO,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (summary administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Thomas F. Ambrosio, deceased, File Number 01-2025-CP-000077 by the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Ave, Gainesville, Florida 32601; that the decedent’s date of death was November 13, 2024; that the total value of the estate is $0.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:

Name and Address:
Christopher Ambrosio
5091 Fairfield Drive
Ft. Myers, Florida 33919

Thomas A. Ambrosio
1450 Rosada Way
Ft. Myers, Florida 33901

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, 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 January 30, 2025.

Person Giving Notice:
Christopher Ambrosio
5091 Fairfield Drive
Ft. Myers, Florida 33919

Attorney for Person Giving Notice:
/s/ Kathryn H. Knepper
Florida Bar No. 0117746
Ossi Law Group, P.A.
5618 NW 43rd Street, Suite A, Gainesville, Florida 32653
E-mail Addresses:
Katie@ossilawgroup.com,
gwen@ossilawgroup.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6, 2025)

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

Case No. 2024-CP-2495

IN RE: ESTATE OF
ANDREW W. BROWN JR.
Deceased,
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of ANDREW W. BROWN JR., deceased, whose date of death was October 6, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court in and for Alachua County, Florida, the address of which is Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE 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, 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 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 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 Florida Statutes Sections 732.216 – 732.228 applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Florida Statutes Section 732.2211.
The date of first publication of this Notice is January 23, 2025.

Personal Representative:
/s/ PAMELA C. DANIEL
3224 N.W. 18th Street
Gainesville, Florida 32605

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ LOCKSLEY A.
RHODEN, JR., ESQ.
Florida Bar No. 727571
Locksley A. Rhoden, P.L.
401 East Las Olas Blvd.,
Suite 1400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301- 2218
Telephone: (954) 332-2342
Email: lrhoden@
wealthprotection.us
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23, 30, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DAY INVESTMENT AND CONSULTING LLC DAY INVESTMENT AND CONSULTING 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 #: 2021-3269
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-018
Description of Property:
ROBINSON HGTS 1 OR 98/683 LOT 8 LESS W 60 FT R/W OR 786/345

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
MARTIN ROY E & DORIS

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, March 18, 2025, 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 January 21, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JPL INVESTMENTS CORP OCEAN BANK AS CUSTODIAN FOR JPL INVESTMENTS CORP, 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 #: 2022-2838
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-023
Description of Property:
JERU PARK PB C-44 LOTS 21 22 23 24 BK B OR 3704/0160 & OR 4679/1794

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: CHERRY & JERKINS HEIRS & SHULER

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, March 25, 2025, 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 January 23, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that IL IL IRA INVESTMENTS, 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 #: 2022-2239
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-029
Description of Property:
COM NW COR SEC S ALONG W LINE SEC 558.59 FT POB S 68 DEG E 556.89 FT S 574.13 FT W 260.07 FT S 437.77 FT S 86 DEG W 246.32 FT TO W LINE SEC N ALONG SAID W LINE 1228.94 FT TO POB OR OR 4673/0883

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
JACKSON MOZELLA

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, April 1, 2025, 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 January 27, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

Certificate #: 2022-3681
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-024
Description of Property:
ORIGINAL WALDO BK 36 & BK 37 LESS PT LOT 3 AS PER DB 180/335 & LESS LOT 4 BK 37 & NW/LY 12 1/2 FT OF MULARKEY ST LESS R/W

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: GEORGE J L

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, March 25, 2025, 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 January 23, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

Certificate #: 2021-3268
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-017
Description of Property:
ROBINSON HGTS 1 OR 98/683 LOT 5 LESS W 60 FT R/W OR 786/345

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: MARTIN ROY E & DORIS

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

Certificate #: 2021-228
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-019
Description of Property:
TAMIAMI HGTS NO 6 PB A-172 LOTS 39 40 41 BK 47

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: VANDERBECK, J J

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

Certificate #: 2021-607
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-020
Description of Property:
WELLS ADDN PB C-79 LOT 6 BK 4

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: WARD ELIZABETH

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ATCF II FLORIDA-A LLC ATCF II FLORIDA-A 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 #: 2022-2812
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-027
Description of Property:
NEW GAINESVILLE PB A-66 S 100 FT OF N 117.83 FT OF W 110 FT OF E 310 FT OF LOT 8

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: DUNCAN COLLINS & GLORIA

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, March 25, 2025, 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 January 24, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

Certificate #: 2021-2594
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-021
Description of Property:
WARD RPT LOT 44 DB 215/156 S1/2 OF LOT 15

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
PRICE FANNIE HEIRS

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUAN C CAPOTE MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC AND OCEAN BANK, 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 #: 2022-2736
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-025
Description of Property:
CEDAR GROVE UNIT NO 1 PB H-3 LOT 22 OR 4416/2122

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
ADAMS DOREATHA
GRIMMAGE 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, March 25, 2025, 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 January 24, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

Certificate #: 2022-3270
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-022
Description of Property:
REPUBLIC HEIGHTS PB E-4 LOT 7 OR 4397/1358

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: DUNCAN COLLINS

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, March 25, 2025, 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 January 23, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

Certificate #: 2022-3376
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-028
Description of Property:
LINCOLN ESTATES ADD 1 PB F-38 LOT 65 OR 1682/1288

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: SANDERS
PAULETTA E 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, April 1, 2025, 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 January 24, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LOFTHOUSE 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 #: 2022-2356
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-026
Description of Property:
DB S-47 LOT 57 OR 341/167

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: LYTLE & LYTLE

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, March 25, 2025, 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 January 24, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30 & February 6 & 13, 20, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KEYS FUNDING LLC – 9022 KEYS FUNDING LLC – 9022, 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 #: 2022-3137
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-015
Description of Property:
BROWN ADDN BK 4 PB A-64 FLORIDA COURT PB A-110 LOT 10 OR 4860/1527
Tax Certificate Assessment Name: CLAY & NIMLOS

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, March 11, 2025, 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 January 17, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23 & 30 & February 6, 13, 2025)

Certificate #: 2022-1257
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-002
Description of Property:
TURKEY CREEK FOREST UNIT 4 PB M-99 LOT 165 OR 4593/0135
Tax Certificate Assessment Name: ABRAMS & BRUNNER

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, February 25, 2025, 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 January 9, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 16 & 23 & 30 & February 6, 2025)

Certificate #: 2018-1304
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-001
Description of Property:
ARCHER WOODS PB L-49 BLK C LOT 2 OR 2411/0228

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: GAMBINO KELLY

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, February 25, 2025, 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 January 9, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 16 & 23 & 30 & February 6, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LINDI BALDWIN, 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 #: 2020-4472
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-005
Description of Property:
WILLY S/D PB A-33 PT OF BLK 2 DESC AS: COM NE COR OF LOT 1 BLK 5 POB N 14 FT M/L TO NW COR PARCEL17269-2-2 W 50 FT TO NE COR OF PARCEL 17272-7 S 14 FT M/L TO NW COR LOT 1 BLK 5 E 50 FT TO NE COR LOT 1 BLK 5 POB TAX DEED BK 6 PG 489

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: DEAN, P C

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, February 25, 2025, 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 January 10, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 16 & 23 & 30 & February 6, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KEYS FUNDING LLC – 7022 KEYS FUNDING LLC – 7022, 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 #: 2022-1597
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-013
Description of Property:
SPARROW CONDO INC PER OR 879/404-494 UNIT 101-BLDG 12 & .82287 PERCENT INT IN COMMON ELEMENT OR 4732/2293

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, March 11, 2025, 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 January 17, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23 & 30 & February 6, 13, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FNA DZ, LLC FNA DZ, LLC FBO WSFS, 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 #: 2022-1581
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-004
Description of Property:
ANGLEWOOD REPLAT PB D-84 LOT 13 BK B OR 2502/1014 & OR 4843/0868 SEE ALSO OR 4947/2020 & 4947/2022

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
STURARO HOMES 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, February 25, 2025, 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 January 10, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 16 & 23 & 30 & February 6, 2025)

Certificate #: 2022-1605
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-014
Description of Property:
SPARROW CONDO INC PER OR 879/404-494 UNIT 202-BLDG 8 & .45370 PERCENT INT IN COMMON ELEMENT OR 4570/1006
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, March 11, 2025, 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 January 17, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23 & 30 & February 6, 13, 2025)

Certificate #: 2022-3770
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-008
Description of Property:
THE S 210 FT OF THE E 210 FT OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OR 4002/ 2105

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: MARTONE
THERESA KIGHT 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, March 4, 2025, 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 January 15, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23 & 30 & February 6, 13, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that IDE TECHNOLOGIES IDE TECHNOLOGIES, INC, 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 #: 2022-4230
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-009
Description of Property:
COM SE COR BK 5 WAITS CROSSING ADDN S 5 DEG W 58.3 FT S 4 DEG W 107.85 FT TO POB CONTINUE S 4 DEG W 31.65 FT S 11 DEG E 39.10 FT S 83 DEG W 121.10 FT N 0 DEG E 70 FT N 83 DEG E 115.1 FT POB OR 439/65 OR 1747/0178

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: WILLIAMS HEIRS & WILLIAMS 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, March 4, 2025, 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 January 15, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23 & 30 & February 6, 13, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KEYS FUNDING LLC – 2022 KEYS FUNDING LLC – 2022, 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 #: 2022-2601
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-010
Description of Property:
INGLESIDE VILLAS PB L-15 LOT 21 (LESS E1/2 PER OWNER’S REQUEST) OR 2762/531 SEE ALSO 4945/2257

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, March 4, 2025, 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 January 16, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23 & 30 & February 6, 13, 2025)

Certificate #: 2022-3136
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-011
Description of Property:
BROWN ADDN BK 4 PB A-64 FLORIDA COURT PB A-110 LOT 8 OR 4839/1383

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: CLAY & NIMLOS

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, March 11, 2025, 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 January 16, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23 & 30 & February 6, 13, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36 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 #: 2022-1335
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-012
Description of Property:
MILE RUN PHASE II UNIT B-2 A PORTION OF LOTS 27 & 28 PER PB N-75 DESC AS FOLLOWS: COM NW COR MILE RUN PHASE II UNIT B-2 S ALG W BOUNDARY 152 FT N 89 DEG E 294.35 FT POB N 89 DEG E 32.17 FT S 67 FT S 89 DEG W 32.17 FT N 67 FT TO POB OR 2018/1827 & OR 4623/1102

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: TEDESCHI CAROL LIFE ESTATE

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, March 11, 2025, 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 January 16, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23 & 30 & February 6, 13, 2025)

Certificate #: 2022-1574
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-016
Description of Property:
HAWTHORNE RESERVE CONDO OR 3417/417 UNIT 163 & AN UNDIVIDED INT IN COMMON AREA OR 4618/1234

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: HUMAHU VI INVESTMENTS LLC

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23 & 30 & February 6, 13, 2025)

Certificate #: 2022-4276
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-006
Description of Property:
LOCHLOOSA PB A PG 98 NW 1/4 OF BK 6 OR 4311/0177

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: TURNER ROBERT LEE 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, March 4, 2025, 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 January 15, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23 & 30 & February 6, 13, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GALLIANO FRANCOIS, 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 #: 2019-823
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-003
Description of Property:
COLLEGE HEIGHTS PB B-87 LOT 8 BK A LESS N 100 FT
Tax Certificate Assessment Name: MOSLEY CASSIE

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, February 25, 2025, 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 January 14, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 16 & 23 & 30 & February 6, 2025)

Neighborhood Meeting Public Notice
A Neighborhood Meeting will be held to discuss two (2) proposed applications on a +/- 4.17 acre site in the City of Alachua (Alachua County Tax Parcel ID # 03042-052-007). The first application is a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SSCPA) to amend the Future Land Use (FLU) designation from Agriculture to Commercial. The second application is a concurrent Rezoning to change the zoning designation from Agriculture to Commercial Intensive (CI). The site is located south of Alachua Santa Fe Crossings which is at the southwest quadrant of the US 441/ CR 235A intersection. Alachua Santa Fe Crossings is located at 16304 NW US HWY 441 ALACHUA, FL 32615. This proposed phase 2 Parcel does not have a physical address assigned yet.
Meeting Details:
Date: February 13, 2025, Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Alachua County Library Alachua Branch 14913 NW 140 St., Alachua, FL 32615
Contact: Scott Batterson PE (407) 579-9808
scott@v3capital.com
This is not a public hearing. The purpose of the neighborhood meeting is to inform the public about the nature of the proposal and seek their comments.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact us using the information above, and we will provide materials after the meeting is held. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the address or email above or by phone at the phone number above.
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30, 2025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION 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 February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located at 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, to consider the following: A request by Timothy Boehlein, P.E., of JBrown Professional Group, Inc., applicant and agent for DM Alachua Investments, LLC, property owner, for consideration of the Preliminary Plat and Final PD Plan for the Schmidt Farms subdivision, which proposes the subdivision of a ±120.63 acre property into a total of 188 single family lots, with associated common areas and right-of-way. The subject property is located south of US 441 and west of NW 43rd Street; Tax Parcel Numbers 05936-001-000, 05936-007-000, 05936-007-002, 05936-007-001, and 05945-000-000; Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designations: Commercial, Conservation, High Density Residential, and Moderate Density Residential; Zoning: PD-R (Planned Development- Residential), PD-COMM (Planned Development – Commercial).
At the public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the application. Copies of the application 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. 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 – January 30, 2025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION 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 February 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located at 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, to consider the following: A request by Aaron Hickman, PSM, of CHW, LLC applicant and agent, for Waco Properties, Inc., property owner, for consideration of the Final Plat for Fletcher Trace Phase 1. The final plat proposes to subdivide a ±21.29-acre subject property into a total of 32 lots with associated common areas and road right-of-way. The subject property is located east of CR 235, and north of NW 110th Ave., Tax Parcel Number 03980-002-001; Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation: Moderate Density Residential; Zoning: Planned Development – Residential (PD-R).
At the public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the application. Copies of the application 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. 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 – January 30, 2025)

NOTICE OF AN INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS MORATORIUM
The City Commission of the City of Archer, Florida proposes to declare a moratorium on the accepting and/or processing of applications for industrial conditional use permits within the area shown on the map below by adopting Ordinance No. 05-2024.
Ordinance No. 05-2024 (Application No. M 24-01) is an ordinance by the City Commission, declaring a temporary moratorium on the accepting and/or processing of applications for conditional use permits within the INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT AND WAREHOUSING (ILW) AND INDUSTRIAL (I) zoning districts for a period of one-year.
The first of two public hearings on proposed Ordinance No. 05-2024 will be held on February 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard in the City Commission Chamber, City Hall, located at 16870 Southwest 134th Avenue, Archer, Florida. Ordinance No. 05-2024 was previously noticed for a public hearing on January 13, 2025.
ORDINANCE NO. 05-2024
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCHER, FLORIDA, DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT AND WAREHOUSING (ILW) AND INDUSTRIAL (I) ZONING DISTRICTS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR; PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING AN EXPIRATION DATE
At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear to be heard with respect to Ordinance No. 05-2024.
A copy of Ordinance No. 05-2024 is available for public inspection at the Office of the Interim City Manager, City Hall, 16870 Southwest 134th Avenue, Archer, Florida, during regular business hours.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decisions made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Interim City Manager, at 352.495.2880 or via Florida Relay Service 800.995.8770 (voice), or 800.955.8771 (TTY), at least 48 hours prior to the proceedings.
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30, 2025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BRIDLEWOOD OF HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, as amended and the City of High Springs Land Development Code, objections, recommendations and comments concerning the petition, as outlined below, will be heard by the City Commission of the City of High Springs, Florida, at a public hearing to be held on February 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida. The petition was previously noticed for a public hearing on May 23, 2024.
Petition No. CDD 24-01, by Bridlewood of High Springs, LLC, to establish the Bridlewood of High Springs Community Development District, consists of a 244.80-acre area located in Section 10, Township 8 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida, lying Easterly of U.S. Highway 27/41 (State Road 45), within the central portion of the corporate limits of the City and as outlined in the map below.
The public is advised to visit the website: https://www.highsprings.us for up-to-date information concerning the public hearing. If the public hearing is also held via communications media technology, all pertinent information will be made available via the City website https://www.highsprings.us or may be obtained by calling the Planning, Development and Code Office at 386.454.7322.
At the aforementioned public hearing, all interested parties may appear to be heard with respect to said petition.
Copies of the petition are available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida, during regular business hours.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, any person with disabilities needing any special accommodation to participate in City meetings should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida, 32643 or via telephone: 386.454.1416, at least 48 hours prior to the date of the public hearing.
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30, February 6, February 13, and February 20, 2025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY CITY COMMISSION ARCHER, FLORIDA
Notice is hereby given that the proposed ordinance whose title hereafter appears, will have a second reading on the 10th day of February 2025, at the Regular City Commission meeting starting at 6:00 p.m. or as soon after as may be heard. The public is hereby notified that the City Commission will conduct an in-person public hearing on February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters can be heard.
A copy of said ordinance may be inspected by any member of the public at the Office of the City Manager. All interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance.
CITY OF ARCHER, FLORIDA
ORDINANCE NUMBER 01-2025
AN ORDINANCE, CREATING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE V, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF ARCHER, FLORIDA, TO BE ENTITLED, “REGISTRATION OF FORECLOSING MORTGAGES AND VACANT PROPERTY”; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE, INTENT AND APPLICABILITY OF THE ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY MORTGAGEES AND VACANT PROPERTY BY OWNERS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT, AS WELL AS THE REGULATION, LIMITATION AND REDUCTION OF REGISTRABLE REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCHER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEALER, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
All interested people are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments may be filed with the City Managers Office for consideration.
All persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decision made at this public hearing or meeting, they will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
(References Section 286.015, Florida Statutes)
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30, 2025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION 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 February 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located at 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, to consider the following: A request by Aaron Hickman, PSM, of CHW, LLC applicant and agent, for Waco Properties, Inc., property owner, for consideration of the Final Plat for Fletcher Trace Phase 2. The final plat proposes to subdivide a ±5.11-acre subject property into a total of 42 lots with associated common areas and road right-of-way. The subject property is located east of CR 235, and north of NW 110th Ave., Tax Parcel Number 03980-002-001; Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation: Moderate Density Residential; Zoning: Planned Development – Residential (PD-R).
At the public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the application. Copies of the application 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. 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 – January 30, 2025)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FIRE STATION HVAC REPLACEMENT
The City of High Springs seeks Request for Proposals from State of Florida licensed and insured HVAC contractors for the replacement of one existing HVAC split system, associated ductwork, and controls to improve building humidity control and ventilation, including incidental electrical power, roofing, and general trades scopes of work, as shown on the attached Construction Documents dated 12/03/2024. Contractors with experience working in critical facilities such as Fire/EMS stations, police stations, emergency operations centers, and/or hospitals are preferred.
To be considered, the Firm or Individual must submit an original and three (3) copies of the RFP in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked with the Firm’s or individual’s name and address, and the words “RFP No. (2025-01) Fire Station HVAC Replacement”.
RFP’s will be received by hand delivery, overnight mail, or mail to:
City of High Springs
Attention: City Clerk’s Office
23718 W US HWY 27
High Springs, FL32643
Qualification packet must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 4:00 pm, on February 18, 2025.
LATE SUBMITTALS RECEIVED AFTER THE AFOREMENTIONED DEADLINE DATE, EITHER BY MAIL OR OTHERWISE, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED. THE TIME OF RECEIPT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE TIME RECEIVED IN THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS CITY HALL—CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL FOR ASSURING THAT THE RFP IS RECEIVED BY THE DESIGNATED DATE. NO FAXED, ELECTRONIC, OR ORAL RFP WILL BE ACCEPTED.
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY/OR ALL SUBMISSIONS, TO ACCEPT ALL OR ANY PART OF THE SUBMISSION, TO WAIVE IRREGULARITIES AND TECHNICALITIES, AND TO REQUEST RESUBMISSION, IF IT IS DEEMED IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY.
RFP SCHEDULE
The City’s schedule (timetable) for this Solicitation is as follows:
Advertising………………………………(January 30, 2025)
Deadline for Questions……………………(February 10, 2025)
Proposal Due Date………………………(February 18, 2025)
City Commission Meeting………………(February 27, 2025)
ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTIONS
The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions with or without cause; to waive any or all irregularities with regard to the specification and to select the Respondent offering the greatest benefit to the City. Questions, clarification, or further information regarding the RFP may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office. The City reserves the right to delay or modify the above dates and timeline as needed.
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 30, 2025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION 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 February 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located at 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, to consider the following: A request by Aaron Hickman, PSM, of CHW, LLC applicant and agent, for Waco Properties, Inc., property owner, for consideration of the Final Plat for Fletcher Trace Phase 2. The final plat proposes to subdivide a ±5.11-acre subject property into a total of 42 lots with associated common areas and road right-of-way. The subject property is located east of CR 235, and north of NW 110th Ave., Tax Parcel Number 03980-002-001; Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation: Moderate Density Residential; Zoning: Planned Development – Residential (PD-R).
At the public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the application. Copies of the application 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. 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 – January 30, 2025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION 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 February 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located at 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, to consider the following: A request by Aaron Hickman, PSM, of CHW, LLC applicant and agent, for Waco Properties, Inc., property owner, for consideration of the Final Plat for Fletcher Trace Phase 3. The final plat proposes to subdivide a ±17.66-acre subject property into a total of 37 lots with associated common areas and road right-of-way. The subject property is located east of CR 235, and west of Pilot Forest subdivision, Tax Parcel Number 03980-002-001; Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Designation: Moderate Density Residential; Zoning: Planned Development – Residential (PD-R).
At the public hearing, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the application. Copies of the application 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. 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 – January 30, 2025)

NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 171.044, Florida Statutes, as amended, that the ordinance, which title hereinafter appears, will be considered for enactment by the Town Commission of the Town of Micanopy, Florida, on February 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard in the Town Hall located at 706 Northeast Cholokka Boulevard, Micanopy. At the aforementioned public hearing all interested parties may be heard with respect to the ordinance. The complete legal description of the area to be annexed, as well as a copy of the ordinance, can be obtained from the Office of the Town Administrator/Clerk, Town Hall located at 706 Northeast Cholokka Boulevard, Micanopy, Florida, during regular business hours.
Ordinance No. 2025-01, Petition No. ANX 25-01, by Town Commission, provides for the voluntary annexation of a parcel of land contiguous to the boundaries of the Town of Micanopy, Florida, as shown on the location map below. The area to be annexed is located in Section 11, Township 25 South, Range 20 East, Alachua County, Florida. The area to be annexed consists of 5.59 acres, more or less.
The title of said ordinance reads, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MICANOPY, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. ANX 25-01, RELATING TO VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION; MAKING FINDINGS; ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH IS REASONABLY COMPACT, AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF MICANOPY, FLORIDA, INTO THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF MICANOPY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact Town Hall at 352.466.3121 or via Florida Relay Service at 1.800.955.8770 (voice) or 1.800.955.8771 (TTY) at least 48 hours prior to the proceedings.
(Published: Alachua County Today – January 23, 2025 and
January 30, 2025)

PROCLAMATION CALLING A REGULAR ELECTION
Under and by virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Newberry, Florida; a general election is hereby called to be held in the City of Newberry, Florida, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, for the following purpose:

ELECT A MAYOR AND TWO CITY COMMISSIONERS:
Mayor to serve a two-year term
Group Four, City Commissioner to serve a two-year term
Group Five, City Commissioner to serve a two-year term

The election shall be held at the Mentholee Norfleet Municipal Building (Precinct 6) located at 25420 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida; and the polls shall be open at 7:00 am on said day and closed at 7:00 pm on the same day. The Clerks, Deputy, and Inspectors of said election are as follows:

Fleeta Harris Clerk
Valerie Fuldauer Assistant Clerk
Thomas Oliphant Ballot Scanner
Thaddeus Dobracki Inspector/EViD
Sharon Oliphant Inspector/EViD
Loretta Shane Inspector/EViD
Ronald Ozbun Deputy
David Yorkowitz Alternate

The candidate qualifying period begins at noon on Monday, February 24, 2025, and ends at noon on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Candidates for the municipal election shall qualify for office with the City Clerk by appointment by calling 352-472-2446 or emailing CityClerk@NewberryFL.Gov.
Qualifying Fee: Mayor – $155.38 City Commissioner Groups – $144.67
Final Day of Registration/Book Closing for Municipal Election: The registration books of the City of Newberry, Florida will be closed at 5:00 pm on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Given under my hand and official seal of the City of Newberry, Florida, this 13th day of January 2025.

(Published:Alachua County Today- January 23 & 30, 2025)

PROCLAMACIÓN LLAMANDO A ELECCIONES REGULARES
En virtud del poder que tengo como Alcalde de la Ciudad de Newberry, Florida; por la presente se convoca a una elección general en la Ciudad de Newberry, Florida, para el martes, 8 de abril de 2025, con el siguiente propósito:
ELEGIR UN ALCALDE Y DOS COMISIONADOS DE LA CUIDAD:
Alcalde para servir un término de dos años
Grupo cuatro, Comisionado de la Ciudad para servir un término de dos años
Grupo cinco, Comisionado de la Ciudad para servir un término de dos años

La elección se llevará a cabo en el Edificio Municipal Mentholee Norfleet de la Ciudad de Newberry (Precinto 6) ubicado en 25420 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Florida; y los centros de votación abrirán a las 7:00 am del día mencionado y cerrarán a las 7:00 pm del mismo día. Los Secretarios, el Diputado y los Inspectores de esta elección serán los siguientes:
Fleeta Harris Secretario
Valerie Fuldauer Asistente del Secretario
Thomas Oliphant Escaneador de boletas
Thaddeus Dobracki Inspector/EViD
Sharon Oliphant Inspector/EViD
Loretta Shane Inspector/EViD
Ronald Ozbun Diputado
David Yorkowitz Alterno
El período de calificación de candidatos comienza al mediodía del lunes, 24 de febrero, 2025 y finaliza al mediodía del jueves, 27 de febrero, 2025. Los candidatos para la elección municipal calificarán para el puesto con la Secretaría Municipal, con cita previa llamando al 352-472-2446 o enviando un correo electrónico a CityClerk@NewberryFL.Gov.
Cuota de calificación: Alcalde – $155.38
Grupos de Comisionados de la Ciudad – $144.67
Último dia de Inscripción/Cierre de Libros para Elección Municipal: Los libros de registro de la Ciudad de Newberry, Florida se cerrarán a las 5:00 pm el lunes, 10 de marzo de 2025.
Firmado de mi puño y letra y con el sello oficial de la Ciudad de Newberry, Florida, el día 13 de enero de 2025.
(Published:Alachua County Today- January 23 & 30, 2025)

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