Legal Notices - Week of April 03, 2025

LEGAL NOTICES
Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID
Lawn Service
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Forest Grove Baptist Church is accepting sealed bids through March 31, 2025 for the mowing and upkeep of the Forest Grove Church Cemetery. If you are interested in making a bid, e-mail the church at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request a bid packet. You may also stop by the church office M-Th 10-3 pm. The church is located at 22575 NW 94th Ave., Alachua.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Legal Notices
NOTICE OF ACTION
Alachua

BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING

IN RE: The license to practice Nursing Assistance

Renetta L. Brooks, C.N.A.
851 SE 12th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 33641

CASE NO.: 2023-36812
LICENSE NO.:
CNA435711

The Department of Health has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, Linda B. Kipling, Assistant General Counsel, Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65, Tallahassee Florida 32399-3265, (850) 558-9861
If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by May 15, 2025, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will be presented at an ensuing meeting of the Board of Nursing in an informal proceeding.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending this notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone: (850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2025)

NOTICE OF ACTION
Alachua

BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING

IN RE: The license to practice Nursing Assistance

Kaytee K. Hesters, C.N.A.
121 Hus Gordon Rd
Hawthorne, FL 32640

CASE NO.: 2023-31211
LICENSE NO.:
CNA341400

The Department of Health has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, Logan White, Assistant General Counsel, Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65, Tallahassee Florida 32399-3265, (850) 558-9913.
If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by May 15, 2025, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will be presented at an ensuing meeting of the Board of Nursing in an informal proceeding.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending this notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone: (850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2025)

NOTICE OF ACTION
Alachua County

BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING
IN RE: The license to practice Nursing Assistance

Topneek L Favors, C.N.A.
925 SE 43rd Street, Apt. 3
Gainesville, FL 32641

1347 SW 51st Street
Unit 1231
Gainesville, FL 32641

1000 SW 62nd Street
Apt. 182
Gainesville, FL 32607

CASE NO.: 2024-19951
LICENSE NO.:
CNA372727

The Department of Health has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, Caitlin Harden, Assistant General Counsel, Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65, Tallahassee Florida 32399-3265, (850) 558-9870.
If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by May 15, 2025, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will be presented at an ensuing meeting of the Board of Nursing in an informal proceeding.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending this notice not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on the notice. Telephone: (850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2025)

Public Notice – Meeting 04/15/25
Certain members of the District Board of Trustees of Santa Fe College will meet on 04/15/25 at 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 3000 NW 83rd Street, Bldg. S, Room 332. Agenda will include new Board member training. No Board actions are expected to be taken, nor decisions made that will impact the College. For questions, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3, 2025)

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

CASE NO.: 2024-CC-5442
DIVISION: V

ERYN’S GARDEN AT
BUCK BAY
HOMEOWNERS’
ASSOCIATION, INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs. BARBARA
MCMICHAEL, Defendant.

NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 25, 2025, the Alachua County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, by electronic sale at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, commencing at 11:00 am on April 29, 2025, the following described real property as set forth in the aforementioned judgment, to wit:
Lot 59, Buck Bay Replat, a subdivision according to plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book M, Page 17 in the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale.
Dated this 21st of March, 2025.
By David E. Williamson, Esq.
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 27 & April 3, 2025)

IN THE COUNTY COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 01 2023 CC 2766
Division IV (J. Rawls)

CUMBERLAND CIRCLE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not for profit corporation,

Plaintiff,

VS.

DEBBIE COX, WILLIAM HARTSEL MILLER, AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR JOANN MILLER, DECEASED, WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHERWISE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JOANN MILLER; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST NAMED DEFENDANTS,
Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION
To: Debbie Cox, William Hartsel Miller, and any and all unknown parties claiming by, through, under, or Joann Miller, deceased, who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said unknown parties may claim interest as spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, or otherwise; unknown spouse of Joann Miller; and all other persons claiming by, through, under, or against named defendants.

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

Lot E-IV, Unit 1, CUMBERLAND CIRCLE according to Survey Plat of the same as recorded in Official Records Book 1235, page 360 of the public records of Alachua County, Florida.
Parcel Identification Number: 09013-024-011 (the “Property”)

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Peter C. Focks, the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 2630-A NW 41st Street, Gainesville, FL 32606, within 30 days of the date of the first publication and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on the Plaintiffs’ attorney or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

J.K. “JESS” IRBY, Esq.
As Clerk of the of the Court
By: /s/ Erika Powell
As Deputy Clerk
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
CIVIL DIVISION
201 E UNIVERSITY AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3, 10, 2025)

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

Case No. 01-2025-CA-642

IN RE: FORFEITURE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
MEXC.COM ACCOUNT (UID) # 17515129, CONTAINING MULTIPLE CRYPTOCURRENCY TOKENS /

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE COMPLAINT
TO: ANY AND ALL PERSONS WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Notice is given pursuant to § 932.701 to § 932.704, Florida Statutes, the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, that the State of Florida, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs (“SOF, OAG, DLA”) and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (“FDLE”) seized the above-described property. The Court has issued an Order Finding Probable Cause. All Persons or entities who have a legal interest in the subject property are required to serve a copy of your answer asserting any affirmative defenses with the Clerk of the Court and the undersigned counsel no later than April 30, 2025. Failure to file your defenses will result in a default being entered against you.

Kathleen M. Savor
Assistant Attorney General
Florida Bar No. 0139114
Office of the Attorney General
110 SE 6th St, 10th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 712-4611
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3, 10, 2025)

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

Case Number:
2025 CA 000357

FLARC UNION
INVESTMENTS LLC,
a Georgia limited liability
company,

Plaintiff,

v.

BRENDA EDMOND, et al.,

Defendants.
/

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST DORIS CARMEAN, deceased, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST KAREN BONITA HUMMEL, deceased, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST DAVID MICHAEL BOCHETTE F/K/A DAVID M. BOCHETTE, deceased.
(Address Unknown)

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following described real property in Alachua County, Florida:

Lot 39, Oak Hill, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book A, Page 167, Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

Property Address:
4120 NW 10th Street,
Gainesville, FL 32609.

has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on, William J. Podolsky, III, Esq., attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is Spencer Fane, LLP, 201 N Franklin St., Ste 2150, Tampa, FL 33602-5627, which date is: WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION, and to file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
The action was instituted in the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court for Alachua County in the State of Florida and is styled as follows: FLARC UNION INVESTMENTS LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, Plaintiffs, v. BRENDA EDMOND, Potential Heir of Doris Carmean, deceased, CARMEN BENGYEL A/K/A CARMEN MORGAN, Potential Heir of Doris Carmean, deceased, SHEILA L. SISK, Potential Heir of Doris Carmean, deceased, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST DORIS CARMEAN, deceased, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST KAREN BONITA HUMMEL, deceased, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST DAVID MICHAEL BOCHETTE F/K/A DAVID M. BOCHETTE, deceased, and WANDA A. BOCHETTA, Surviving Spouse of David Michael Bochette F/K/A David M. Bochette, deceased, Defendants.

DATED on FEBRUARY 27, 2025.
J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Kamari Hampton
As Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 13 & 20 & 27 & April 3, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.:
012024CA001063XXXXXX

DIRECT GENERAL
INSURANCE COMPANY,

Plaintiff,

V.

JILLIAN DIANE JACKSON
AND CLIFTON EARL
WALLACE,

Defendants. /

NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: CLIFTON EARL WALLACE;
Address Unknown:

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Direct General Insurance Company has instituted an Action for Declaratory Judgment against you in the Circuit Civil in and for Alachua County and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses and responses to Plaintiff’s First Request for Admissions to Defendant, CLIFTON EARL WALLACE, if any, to it on McFARLANE LAW, whose address is 210 N. University Drive, 6th Floor, Coral Springs, Florida 33071, and file the original with the Clerk of Court at 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION, 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 for Declaratory Judgment.
This notice shall be published once each week for four (4) consecutive weeks in Alachua County Today.
Witness my hand and seal of this Court on this 18 day of MARCH, 2025.

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
As Clerk of the Court
By: /s/ Kamari Hampton
As Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 27 & April 3 & 10, 17, 2025)

IN THE COUNTY COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 01 2024 CC 2079
Division IV

OAK PARK
HOMEOWNER’S
ASSOCIATION OF
NEWBERRY, INC.,

Plaintiff,

vs.

GENEVA S. MIX, SHEILA SYMONETTE, AND all other persons claiming by, through, under, or against named DEFENDANTs,

Defendants.
/

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is given that pursuant to a final judgment in Case Number 01 2024 CC 2079 of the County Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, in which Oak Park Homeowners Association of Newberry, Inc., is the Plaintiff and Geneva Mix and Sheila Symonette are the Defendants, J.K. “Jess” Irby, the Alachua County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash online at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 a.m. on April 29, 2025, the following described property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

Lot 95, Oak Park- Phase 2, according to the plat as recorded in Plat Book 37, Pages 39, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

Parcel Identification Number: 01934-020-095

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the institution of this action must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

McCarty Focks, PLLC
/s/ Peter C. Focks
Peter C. Focks,
Florida Bar No. 67364
2630-A NW 41st Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
Tel. 352-654-1001
Primary e-mail:
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Secondary e-mail:
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Attorney for Plaintiff
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 27 & April 3, 2025)

IN THE COUNTY COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 01 2017 CC 1930

MARCHWOOD
HOMEOWNERS’
ASSOCIATION, INC.,

Plaintiff,

vs.

CHIQUITA HALL AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST NAMED DEFENDANT,

Defendant.
/

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is given that pursuant to a final judgment in Case Number 01 2017 CC 1930 of the County Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, in which Marchwood Homeowner’s Association, Inc., is the Plaintiff and Chiquita Hall, is the Defendant, J.K. “Jess” Irby, the Alachua County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash online at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 a.m. on May 20, 2025, the following described property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

Lot 23, of MARCHWOOD, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book “M”, page 47 of the public records of Alachua County, Florida.

Parcel Identification Number: 06686-023-000

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the institution of this action must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

McCarty Focks, PLLC
/s/ Peter C. Focks
Peter C. Focks, Florida Bar No. 67364
2630-A NW 41st Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
Tel. 352-654-1001
Primary e-mail:
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Secondary e-mail:
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Attorney for Plaintiff
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3, 10, 2025)

IN THE COUNTY COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 01 2024 CC 2078
Division IV

OAK PARK
HOMEOWNERS’
ASSOCIATION OF
NEWBERRY, INC.,

Plaintiff,

vs.

FRANCIS PASTRAN BENITEZ, OSEAS ALONZO ROJAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST NAMED

DEFENDANT,

Defendants.
/

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is given that pursuant to a final judgment in Case Number 01 2024 CC 2078 of the County Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, in which Oak Park Homeowners Association of Newberry, Inc., is the Plaintiff and Francis Pastran Benitez, Oseas Alonzo Rojas, and United States of America are the Defendants, J.K. “Jess” Irby, the Alachua County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash online at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 a.m. on April 29, 2025, the following described property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

Lot 56, OAK PARK PHASE l, according to the plat as recorded in Plat Book 36, Pages 78, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

Parcel Identification Number: 01934-010-056

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the institution of this action must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

McCarty Focks, PLLC
/s/ Peter C. Focks
Peter C. Focks,
Florida Bar No. 67364
2630-A NW 41st Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
Tel. 352-654-1001
Primary e-mail:
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Secondary e-mail:
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Attorney for Plaintiff
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 27 & April 3, 2025)

IN THE COUNTY COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 01 2024 CC 2026

OAK PARK
HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC.

Plaintiff,

vs.

PHABIENNE SAINTFORT, CARLOS JEFF MERLIEN, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST NAMED DEFENDANT

Defendants.
/

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is given that pursuant to a final judgment in Case Number 01 2024 CC 2026 of the County Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, in which Oak Park Homeowners Association of Newberry, Inc., is the Plaintiff and Phabienne Saintfort and Carlos Jeff Merlien are the Defendants, J.K. “Jess” Irby, the Alachua County Clerk of the Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash online at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 a.m. on May 15, 2025, the following described property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

Lot 65, OAK PARK PHASE l, according to the plat as recorded in Plat Book 36, Pages 78, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

Parcel Identification Number: 01934-010-065

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the institution of this action must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

McCarty Focks, PLLC
/s/ Peter C. Focks
Peter C. Focks,
Florida Bar No. 67364
2630-A NW 41st Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
Tel. 352-654-1001
Primary e-mail:
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Secondary e-mail:
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Attorney for Plaintiff
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3, 10, 2025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
TOWING SOLUTIONS OF GAINESVILLE LLC gives notice that on 04/24/2025 at 09:00 AM the following vehicle(s) may be sold by public sale at 4051 NW 6TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609 to satisfy the lien for the amount owed on each vehicle for any recovery, towing, or storage services charges and administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida statute 713.78.

KNAGE123875140739
2007 KIA
1N4AL3AP2GN361029
2016 NISS
1N4BA41E45C819354
2005 NISS
KL8CB6S95DC601696
2013 CHEV
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3, 2025)

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

CASE NUMBER:
01-2025-CP-000586
Division: Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF
LETHA F. PRATER,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Letha F. Prater, deceased, whose date of death was October 27, 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.
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.
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 April 3, 2025.

Personal Representative:
/s/ Lisa Kilburn
4630 Hwy 105,
Trezevant, TN 38258

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
The Toney Law Firm
2700 NW 43rd Street,
Suite B
Gainesville, Florida 32606
Telephone: (352) 376-6800
Fax: (352) 376-6802
Service Email: service@
thetoneylawfirm.com
BY: /s/ A. Scott Toney
A. Scott Toney, Esquire, FL Bar #: 982180, Scott@ thetoneylawfirm.com
Sara O. Dicks, Esquire, FL Bar #: 1036174, Sara@ thetoneylawfirm.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3, 10, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 25-CP-645

IN RE: ESTATE OF
ELIZABETH A. GRAHAM,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ELIZABETH A. GRAHAM, deceased, whose date of death was March 20, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is: March 27, 2025.

Personal Representative:
SHANNON DURHAM
1037 NW 40th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Robert D. Hines, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 0413550
Hines Norman Hines, P.L.
1312 W. Fletcher Avenue,
Suite B
Tampa, FL 33612
Telephone: 813-265-0100
Email:
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Secondary Email:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - March 27 & April 3, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 1 2025-CP-000608
Division A

IN RE: ESTATE OF
JUANITA WATSON
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Juanita Watson, deceased, whose date of death was March 26, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Avenue. 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.
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.
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 April 3, 2025.

Personal Representative:
/s/ Amanda Cooper
Amanda Cooper
PO Box 1475
Newberry, Florida 32669

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
LAUREN RICHARDSON LAW PLLC
/s/ Lauren N. Richardson
Lauren N. Richardson,
for the Firm
Attorney
Florida Bar Number:
0083119
507 NW 60th St., Suite D
Gainesville, FL 32607
Telephone: (352) 204-2224
E-Mail: lauren@
laurenrichardsonlaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3, 10, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2025-CP-000399
Division: PROBATE

IN RE: ESTATE OF
DOLORES DUDECK
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Dolores Dudeck, deceased, whose date of death was August 3, 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.
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.
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 March 27, 2025.

Personal Representative:
/s/ Monica Marie Glynn
11505 NW 15th Lane
Gainesville, Florida 32606

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
/s/ Marilyn A. Cangro Belo
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 22390
5745 SW 75th Street
Gainesville, FL 32608
Telephone: (352) 448-4500
Fax: (352) 448-4510
E-Mail:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - March 27 & April 3, 2025)

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

File Number:
01-2025-CP-000714

IN RE: ESTATE OF
SANDRA LYNN MURPHY-PAK,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of SANDRA LYNN MURPHY-PAK, deceased, whose date of death was October 21, 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 March 27, 2025.

Personal Representative:
EMILY SAE PAK
212 SW 42nd Street
Gainesville, FL 32607

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
GENNA FASULLO
LAPEER, Esq.
The Miller Elder Law Firm
2830 NW 41st Street,
Suite M
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352)379-1900
(352)379-3926
Genna@
MillerElderLawFirm.com
Florida Bar No.:119517
(Published: Alachua County Today - March 27 & April 3, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2025-CP-000531
Division A

IN RE: ESTATE OF
PATRICK DAVID SMITH,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Patrick David Smith, deceased, whose date of death was December 21, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
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.
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 March 27, 2025.

Personal Representative:
ERIN C. SMITH
2420 NW 38th Street
Gainesville, Florida 32605

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
RICHARD R. MATTHIAS
Florida Bar No.: 51092
Matthias & Matthias, PL
700 West Morse Blvd.
Suite 201
Winter Park, FL 32789
Telephone: (407) 691-3300
Primary E-mail: rrmatthias@ matthiaslaw.com
Secondary E-mail:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - March 27 & April 3, 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 #: 2022-4165
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-039
Description of Property:
N 35 FT OF NE1/4 OF NE1/4 E OF RR

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: COLEMAN MAMIE L 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, May 20, 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 March 24, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3 & 10 & 17, 24, 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 #: 2022-3268
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-040
Description of Property:
GREGORY ANNEX PB A-39 W 50 FT OF LOT 12 & W 50 FT OF S 28 1/2 FT OF LOT 7 DB 205 /9

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: TAYLOR,
WALLACE 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, May 20, 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 March 24, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3 & 10 & 17, 24, 2025)

TD 2025-020

AMENDED 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 Number:
2021-607
Description of Property:
WELLS ADDN PB C-79 LOT 6 BK 4
Tax Certificate Assessment Name: WARD ELIZABETH

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 29, 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 March 25, 2025

J.K. “JESS” IRBY, ESQ.
Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Alachua County, FL
By: /s/ Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3, 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 #: 2022-1387
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-037
Description of Property:
THE LAKES PB I-7-8-9 TRACT 1 LOT 1 BK G OR 4933/1042

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
NASH CHRISTOPHER A

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 20, 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 March 24, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3 & 10 & 17, 24, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GRAHAM, KENNETH, 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 #: 2019-1676
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-041
Description of Property:
HAGUE DB P-425 BK 4 S OF RR & NW1/4 OF BK 9

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: MT SIANI BAPTIST CHURCH KENNETH GRAHAM

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 20, 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 March 25, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3 & 10 & 17, 24, 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 #: 2022-48
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-038
Description of Property:
GONDOLA GARDENS PB C-22 BK E LOT 15 OR 4561/1787

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: NOWLAND DAN

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 20, 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 March 24, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Meri Gardner
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 3 & 10 & 17, 24, 2025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA

Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Alachua will hold a public hearing on April 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, to consider the following:
A Staff-initiated text amendment to the City of Alachua Land Development Regulations: amending Article 2, Administration, relating to the powers and duties of the Planning and Zoning Board; amending Article 3, Zone Districts, relating to the permitted density and intensity and purposes of the business districts; amending Article 4, Use Regulations, relating to use specific standards and the creation of mixed-use specific standards; amending Article 5, Density, Intensity, and Dimensional Standards, relating to the permitted density and intensity of the business districts and establishing dimensional standards for mixed-use development; amending Article 6, Development Standards, relating to off-street parking and loading standards and tree protection and landscaping standards for mixed-use development; and amending Article 10, Definitions, relating to the definitions of “development area” and “mixed-use.”
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 - April 3, 2025)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALACHUA, FLORIDA

Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Alachua will hold a public hearing on April 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the James A. Lewis Commission Chambers in City Hall, located 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, Florida, to consider the following:
A request by CHW, LLC, on behalf of Tomoka Hills Farms, Inc. for the Tomoka Hills Golf Course site plan application, which proposes an 18-hole private golf course, associated maintenance facilities, and associated site improvements on a ± 197.03-acre subject property located at 156012 NW 167th Boulevard. Tax parcels 03873-000-000; 03873-001-001. FLU: Agriculture; Zoning: Agricultural (A); Overlay District: Gateway Overlay District.
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 - April 3, 2025)

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RFP 2025-02
Bids are to be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. local time, April 16, 2025. All bids received at 4:00 p.m. or prior will be downloaded, publicly opened and read at the GHA’s Main Office located at 1900 S.E. 4th Street; Gainesville, FL 32641.
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Questions regarding bid solicitation must be submitted in writing to Mikki Daniels at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The provisions of Section 3, Davis Bacon Act and other Acts will apply to the entire Scope of Work. It is incumbent upon the bidders to know and understand these provisions prior to bidding.

(Published: Alachua County Today - April 03, 2025 and
April 10, 2025)

CITY OF ALACHUA VOTER INFORMATION

1. Cleather Hathcock, Sr. Community Center
15818 NW 140 Street, Alachua, FL 32615

2. Legacy Park Multipurpose Center
15400 Peggy Road, Alachua, FL 32615

3. The Clubhouse at Turkey Creek

The City of Alachua will have an election on April 08, 2025, for City Commission Seats 1 and 2. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The City is using three polling places for the 2025 election.
11400 Turkey Creek Boulevard, Alachua, FL 32615

City of Alachua, Florida
Office of Mayor Gib Coerper

PROCLAMATION

I, Gib Coerper, Mayor of the City of Alachua, Florida, do hereby Proclaim:
An election is called for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, for the purpose of filling Seat 1 and Seat 2 for three-year terms on the Alachua City Commission.
WHEREAS, the successful candidate for Seat 1 (Mayor) and Seat 2 shall serve a three-year term ending April 2028; and
WHEREAS, the polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy Park Multipurpose Center, Cleather Hathcock, Sr. Community Center, and The Clubhouse at Turkey Creek; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the qualifying period, this proclamation shall be published once each week for four weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published in the County;
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 27th day of January 2025.

Election Date:
April 08, 2025
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Logic and Accuracy test will be held at the James A. Lewis Commissioner Chambers on April 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
If you have any questions about the April 08, 2025 Election, please call LeAnne Williams at 386-418-6100 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
ELECTION RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE FOLLOWING THE ELECTION AT WWW.CITYOFALACHUA.COM.

INFORMACIÓN DE VOTANTES DE LA CIUDAD DE ALACHUA

1. Cleather Hathcock, Sr. Centro Comunitario
(Cleather Hathcock, Sr. Community Center)
15818 NW 140 Street, Alachua, FL 32615

2. Legacy Park Centro de Multiusos
(Legacy Park Multipurpose Center)
15400 Peggy Road, Alachua, FL 32615

3. Turkey Creek en la Casa de Club
(The Clubhouse at Turkey Creek)
11400 Turkey Creek Boulevard, Alachua, FL 32615

La ciudad de Alachua tendrá una elección el día 08 de abril del 2025, para los asientos 1 y 2 de la Comisión de la Ciudad. Las urnas estarán abiertas de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. La ciudad está utilizando tres centros de votación para las elecciones del 2025.

Ciudad de Alachua, Florida
Oficina del Alcalde
Gib Coerper

Proclamación
Yo, Gib Coerper, Alcalde de la Ciudad de Alachua, Florida, por la presente proclamo:
Se convocará una elección para el día martes 08 de abril del año 2025, con el propósito de llenar los asientos 1 y 2 por períodos de tres años en la Comisión de la Ciudad de Alachua.
Considerando que, el candidato ganador para el Asiento 1 (Alcalde) y el Asiento 2 cumplirá un mandato de tres años que finalizará en el mes de abril del año 2028; y,
Considerando que, los lugares de votación estarán abiertos desde la 7:00 a.m. hasta la 7:00 p.m. en el Legacy Park Multipurpose Center, Cleather Hathcock, Sr. Community Center y The Clubhouse at Turkey Creek; y,
Considerando que, al término del período de calificación, esta proclamación se publicará una vez por semana por cuatro semanas en un periódico de circulación general publicado en el Condado;
EN TESTIGO DE LO CUAL, He aquí puesto firma de mano propia este día 27 de enero del año 2025.

Fecha de la elección:
08 de abril del 2025
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

La prueba de lógica y precisión se llevará a cabo en el Ayuntamiento el día 2 de abril del 2025 a las 10:00 a.m.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre las elecciones del 08 de abril del 2025, comuniquese con LeAnne Williams al 386-418-6100 o por correo electrónico a This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

LOS RESULTADOS DE LA ELECCIÓN SERÁN PUBLICADOS EN EL SITIO WEB DE LA CIUDAD AL SIGUIENTE DE LA ELECCIÓN EN
WWW.CITYOFALACHUA.COM.

CITY OF HAWTHORNE NOTICE OF A SPECIAL EXCEPTION PETITION TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD AND THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, FLORIDA, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that objections, recommendations and comments concerning (1) a petition requesting approval of a special exception (conditional zoning) on the property shown on the map below will be heard by the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Hawthorne, Florida, at a public hearing on April 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall, located at 6875 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640. The City Commission, serving as the Board of Adjustment, will consider the petition for special exception at public hearing on April 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon as the matter can be heard, in the City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall, located at 6875 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640.

SE 25-01, an application by Gmuer Engineering, LLC as agents for the Alachua County Library District for Special Exception approval of a public library on property described as the West 85 feet of Lot 2, Block 27 and Lot 3 Block 27, less the East 20 feet thereof of the Original Survey of Hawthorne, as per plat recorded in Plat Book “A”, Page 78 of the Public Records of Alachua County also described by the Alachua County Property Appraiser as Parcel 19423-001-000, containing approximately 0.43 acres and as located on the map below:
Portion of the City of Hawthorne identifying SE 25-01 location

The petition and application, for the public hearings, may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any continuation of these public hearings shall be announced during the public hearings and no further notice concerning these matters will be published.
Copies of the petition are available for public inspection at the office of the City of Hawthorne City Manager, located at 6875 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne, FL 32640, during regular business hours.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearings, 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, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation for attendance at this meeting, should contact MV Transportation, Inc. at (352) 375-2784, no later than 72 hours prior to the proceedings. If hearing impaired, call the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8770.
(Published: Alachua County Today - April 03, 2025)