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Public Notices
NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, FLORIDA STATUTES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of:
Blooms Imports
Located at:
PO BOX 1395, High Springs, Florida 32655,
In the County of Alachua, in the City of High Springs, Florida 32655, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.
Dated at High Springs, Florida, this 18th day of March, 2026.
Jason Francis,
Francis & Francis Enterprises, Inc.
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 26, 2026)
NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ordinance, which title hereinafter appears, will be considered for enactment by the City Commission of the City of High Springs, Florida, hereinafter referred to as the City Commission, at a public hearing on April 9, 2026, 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. Copies of said ordinance may be inspected by any member of the public at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, located at 23718 West U.S. Highway 27, High Springs, Florida, during regular business hours. On the date, time and place first above mentioned, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the ordinance. The title of said ordinance reads, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES CONSISTENT WITH FLORIDA SENATE BILL 954 (2025) AND FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAWS; ESTABLISHING APPENDIX B, ARTICLE XI, PART 11.19.00 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The public is advised to visit the website: https://www.highsprings.us for up-to-date information concerning the public hearing. All pertinent information may also be obtained by calling the Planning, Development and Code Office at 386.454.7322.
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 the City meeting 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 – March 26, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 01-2025-CA-797
Division: J
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF Nine Thousand, Two Hundred and Thirty-Five Dollars ($9,235.00) in U.S. Currency
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Kendrick Hills
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for forfeiture of the above-referenced property has been filed and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Michael Becker, the petitioner’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 5489, Gainesville, Florida, 32727-5489, on or before thirty days of today, and file the original with the Clerk of the Court for Alachua County either before or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 19, 26, 2026)
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA,
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.:
01-2025-CC-002368
THE HUNTINGTON
NATIONAL BANK,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ANDREW ZIEGLER,
Defendant.
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NOTICE OF ACTION – REPLEVIN
TO: ANDREW ZIEGLER
Whose Residence is Unknown
Whose Last Known Mailing Address is: 425 BROADMEADOWS BLVD, APT 104, COLUMBUS, OH 43214
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a replevin action on the following property in Alachua County, Florida:
2022 TOYOTA CAMRY VIN 4T1F31AK8NU585364
has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on VICTOR H. VESCHIO, Esquire, of Gibbons Neuman, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3321 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, on or before April 14, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
DATED this 10 day of March, 2026.
J. K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, CIVIL DIVISION
201 E UNIVERSITY AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
By: /s/ F. Thomas
Deputy Clerk
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
NOTE: THIS COMMUNICATION, FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR, IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 19 & 26 & April 2, 9, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:
012025CA003373XXXXXX
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE FOR CIT HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2003-1,
Plaintiff,
v.
HIRAM B. CURTIS A/K/A HIRAM B. CURTIS SR; MAURICE H. CURTIS A/K/A MAURICE O. CURTIS; ISAAC HIRAM CURTIS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ISAAC HIRAM CURTIS; CHARITY NICOLE KELLY; ALACHUA COUNTY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT; ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2,
Defendant.
/
NOTICE OF ACTION
To the following Defendant(s):
CHARITY NICOLE KELLY
(RESIDENCE UNKNOWN)
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property:
LOT 5, COLLEGE HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ALACHUA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “R,” PAGE 26 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA,SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD.
TOGETHER WITH THE 1995 DESTINY DW 042241A, 042241B MANUFACTURED HOME.
a/k/a 15620 NW 134 Terr, Alachua, FL 32615
has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, upon Kelley Kronenberg, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 10360 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No. 2.065.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act , If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 16 day of MARCH, 2026.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, CIVIL DIVISION
201 E UNIVERSITY AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
By: /s/ F. Thomas
As Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 19, 26, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO.
012026CA000475XXXXXX
PHH MORTGAGE
CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
vs.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF GERTRUDE E. WILLIAMS N/K/A GERTRUDE E. RUTLEDGE, DECEASED. et. al.
Defendant(s),
/
NOTICE OF ACTION – CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF GERTRUDE E. WILLIAMS N/K/A GERTRUDE E. RUTLEDGE, DECEASED,
whose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property:
LOT 83, CEDAR GROVE, UNIT ONE, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK H, PAGE 3, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on counsel for Plaintiff, whose address is 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 /(30 days from Date of First Publication of this Notice) and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition filed herein.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court at Alachua County, Florida, this 13 day of March, 2026.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY: /s/ FRAUITA THOMAS
DEPUTY CLERK
ROBERTSON,
ANSCHUTZ, AND
SCHNEID, PL
ATTORNEY FOR
PLAINTIFF
6409 Congress Ave.,
Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33487
PRIMARY EMAIL:
flmail@raslg.com
25-378241
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 19, 26, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.
012023CA003652XXXXXX
WINDSTREAM CAPITAL LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Plaintiff,
Vs.
NIXON ARNEUS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NIXON ARNEUS; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY; ALL HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY WHICH IS THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION BY AND THROUGH UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTS HEREIN; JOHN DOES AND JANE DOE; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION, IF ANY.
Defendants.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 30, 2024 and the March 16, 2026 Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale and entered in Case No. 01 2023 CA 003652XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida wherein WINDSTREAM CAPITAL LLC is the Plaintiff and NIXON ARNEUS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NIXON ARNEUS; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY; ALL HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY WHICH IS THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION BY AND THROUGH UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTS HEREIN; JOHN DOES AND JANE DOE; UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION, IF ANY, are Defendants, J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ., CLERK OF THE COURT, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.realforeclose.com at 11:00 a.m. on MAY 12, 2026 the following described property set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
Lot 37, of NORTHWOOD PINES, UNIT NO. 4, as per plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 67, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.
With a street address at:
6511 NW 27th Terrace,
Gainesville, Florida 32653
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.
DATED March 16, 2026
/s/ Vivian A. Jaime, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 714771
RITTER, ZARETSKY,
LIEBER & JAIME, LLP
2800 Biscayne Boulevard,
Suite 500
Miami, Florida 33137
Telephone: (305) 372-0933
Service Emails:
Vivian@rzllaw.com
Efile@rzllaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 19, 26, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.:
012023CA004261XXXXXX
KIAVI FUNDING, INC.,
Plaintiff,
v.
RANA REAL ESTATE, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company; USMAN RANA, an Individual; MARCIA KIRKLAND; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2,
Defendant(s),
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order dated February 26, 2026 entered in Civil Case No. 012023CA004261 XXXXXX in the Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein KIAVI FUNDING, INC., Plaintiff and RANA REAL ESTATE, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company; USMAN RANA, an Individual; MARCIA KIRKLAND are defendants, J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq., Clerk of Court, will sell the property at public sale at www.alachua.realforeclose.com beginning at 11:00 AM on April 16, 2026 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:
LOT 5, KING’S ADDITION TO GAINESVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THERE OF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 58, PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Property Address:
735 East University Ave,
Gainesville, FL 32601
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED.
THE COURT, IN ITS DISCRETION, MAY ENLARGE THE TIME OF THE SALE. NOTICE OF THE CHANGED TIME OF SALE SHALL BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
Kelley Kronenberg
10360 West State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
Phone: (954) 370-9970
Fax: (954) 252-4571
Service E-mail:
ftlrealprop@
kelleykronenberg.com
/s/ Jordan Wainstein
Jordan Wainstein, Esq.
FBN: 1039538
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 19, 26, 2026)
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC AUCTION to be held online at storagetreasures.com, to satisfy the Owners Lien according to the FL Self Storage Facility Act, 83.801 seq. The contents of the auction to be held at People’s Choice Storage are located at 14709 NW 129th Terrace, Alachua FL 32615 with telephone number 386-588-7759
SALE DATE is 04/10/2026 at 10:00 AM. Bidders to bid online at storagetreasures.com
Name: Cortese, Meagan
Unit # 109/110
Contents: Mattress, Boxes, Totes
Name: Weeks, Revondalyn
Unit # 80/81
Contents: Couches, Boxes, Furniture
Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by card only; $100 cleaning deposit refundable once unit is cleared. All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of the sale. Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 26 & April 2, 2026)
NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC AUCTION to be held online at storagetreasures.com, to satisfy the Owners Lien according to the FL Self Storage Facility Act, 83.801 seq. The contents of the auction to be held at People’s Choice Storage are located at 17856 High Springs Main Street High Springs, FL 32643 with telephone number 386-588-7759
SALE DATE is 04/10/2026 at 10:00 AM. Bidders to bid online at storagetreasures.com
Name: Gaydos, Cindy
Unit # A27
Contents: Oxygen, Boxes, Medical Items, Totes
Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by card only; $100 cleaning deposit refundable once unit is cleared. All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of the sale. Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 26 & April 2, 2026)
Notice of Public Sale
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to enforce a lien imposed on said property, under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act (Section 83.801-83.809) at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on April 10th 2026 at 10:00am for units located at:
Compass Self Storage
14024 NW US HWY 441
Alachua, FL 32615
The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to the items listed below. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.
All units listed below contain household items.
Units
00741 Nori Reinfeld
00742 Nori Reinfeld
00745 Nori Reinfeld
00439 Breanna Poore
00253 Danielle Smith
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 19, 26, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.
01-2025-CP-003487
Division Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
SHIRLEY ANN SUMPTER
A/K/A SHIRLEY S. WEST
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Shirley Ann Sumpter a/k/a Shirley S. West, deceased, whose date of death was October 18, 2025, 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.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is March 26, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Stephanie Tuggerson
422 Smith St.
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Alina Gonzalez-Dockery, Esq.
Florida Bar Number: 94099
LIFE LAW PLANNING
5237 Summerlin Commons
Blvd. Ste #109
Fort Myers, Florida 33907
Telephone: (239) 789-2533
Fax: (239) 790-5088
E-Mail:
alina@lifelawplanning.com
Secondary E-Mail:
service@lawsprt.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 26 & April 2, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FLORIDA, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.
01-2026-CP-00680
IN RE: ESTATE OF
GARRETT STARR LAHAN,
a/k/a GARRETT STARR,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Garrett Starr Lahan, a/k/a Garrett Starr, deceased, whose date of death was January 18, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, FL, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED 2 YEARS OR MORE AFTER DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in Sections 732.216–732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Section 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
The date of first publication of this notice is March 26, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Sandra Lee Starr
3957 NW 84th Place
Gainesville, FL 32653
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Larry E. Ciesla
4400 NW 23rd Avenue,
Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 378-5603
lciesla@larryciesla-law.com
Florida Bar No. 283533
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 26 & April 2, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.
01-2025-CP-002559
Division: Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
LAWRENCE AUBRY
KELLEY III,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Lawrence Aubry Kelley III, deceased, whose date of death was June 18, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in §§732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under §732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES §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 March 19, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Heather JoAnn Martin
2131 Cascade Dr.
Jackson, MI 49203
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Casey Harrison, Esquire
Harrison Estate Law
Florida Bar Number: 86488
Email: casey@
harrisonestatelaw.com
7015 SW 24th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607-3704
Tel: (352) 559-9828
Fax: (352) 559-0880
Secondary Email:
eservice@
harrisonestatelaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 19, 26, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.:
01-2026-CP-256
In Re: The Estate of
PAULINE JESSUP,
Deceased.
/
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of PAULINE JESSUP, deceased, whose date of death was November 22, 2025. 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 has been served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is March 19, 2026.
Personal Representative:
SUSAN E. LAKE-RAWSON
612 SW 26th Place
Gainesville, Florida 32601
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
FOLDS WALKER, LLC
S. SCOTT WALKER, ESQ.
FBN: 0394939;
scott@foldswalker.com
DANIELLE C. ADAMS, ESQ.
FBN: 1039320;
Danielle@foldswalker.com
527 East University Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32601
(352) 372-1282
jordan@foldswalker.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 19, 26, 2026)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.:
01-2026-CP-000260
IN RE: ESTATE OF
THOMAS MICHAEL
CALLAHAN,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of THOMAS MICHAEL CALLAHAN, deceased, whose date of death was December 24, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 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 personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
The date of the first publication of this notice is March 19, 2026.
Personal Representative:
JAMES CALLAHAN
8105 NE 56th Terr.
Gainesville, FL 32609
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
THEODORE M. BURT, ESQ., Attorney at Law
By: THEODORE M. BURT
Florida Bar Number 172404 403 East Wade Street
Post Office Box 308
Trenton, Florida 32693
(352) 463-2348
Email:
tedburtlaw@gmail.com
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 19, 26, 2026)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VALORY PAYNE, 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 #: 2018-807
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-012
Description of Property:
THAT PART OF THE E 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 LYING N OF CR 2054 S OF RR AND E OF LOT 1 LUNDYS ADDN PB C PG 79C OR 832/876 Section: 14 Township: 08 Range: 18
Tax Certificate Assessment Name: CONTEXT
DEVELOPMENT CO
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, May 5, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated March 5, 2026
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 12 & 19 & 26 & April 2, 2026)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OWENS WAYMON D, 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 #: 2019-4644
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-009
Description of Property:
LAKE ALTO ESTATES ADDN 1 PG L-41 DRAINAGE R/W Section: 19 Township: 08 Range: 22
Tax Certificate Assessment Name: HANES MYRL J HEIRS
Said property being in Alachua County, Florida. Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at http://alachua.realtaxdeed.com/ at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated March 2, 2026
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 5 & 12 & 19, 26, 2026)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OWENS WAYMON D, 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 #: 2019-1970
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-010
Description of Property:
OAK CREST FOREST PB K-67 ALACHUA CO RETENTION AREA 1 & 2 Section: 31 Township: 09 Range: 19
Tax Certificate Assessment Name: CEDAR RIDGE INC
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 28, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated March 2, 2026
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 12 & 19 & 26 & April 2, 2026)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that OWENS WAYMON D, 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 #: 2020-4199
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2026-011
Description of Property:
LAKEVIEW EST OR 81/29 LAKE OR 81/23 Section: 14 Township: 10 Range: 20
Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
CRUMPTON, RALPH
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 28, 2026, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. All bidders must show they are prepared to comply with Florida law requiring the highest bidder to post with the Clerk a nonrefundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater, in cash or cashier’s check, which must be posted and cleared by 3 pm the day before the sale. The bid balance, taxes and fees are then due within 24 hours of sale. The highest bidder or the certificate holder to whom the property is struck off must take title by law. For more information and to register as a bidder please visit www.AlachuaClerk.org.
Dated March 2, 2026
J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today – March 12 & 19 & 26 & April 2, 2026)
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