Legal Notices - Week of October 16, 2025

LEGAL NOTICES
Public Notices

Request For Proposals
City of High Springs
Legal Notice
Invitation to Quote

The High Springs Police Department has been awarded a Criminal Justice Grant for Drone Replacement for FY 2025–2026 by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. With this funding, the City of High Springs, Florida is formally requesting quotes from qualified and experienced vendors capable of providing industry-standard drones specifically designed to support law enforcement operations.
The drones must be suitable for a wide range of public safety missions, including search and rescue operations, crime scene documentation, tactical support, traffic crash investigations, fugitive apprehension, and disaster response.
Proposals will be considered on an equal competitive basis. No proposal will be accepted from vendors placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction of a public entity crime. Proposals for services will be evaluated in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statutes 287.055
Please review all documents pertaining to the Invitation to Quote prior to submitting information. Additional information can be found by visiting www.highsprings.gov or www.centralbidding.com.
Electronic Bids may be submitted at Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
The Invitation to Quote can be hand delivered, overnight mailed, or mailed to:
Bids must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 3:00 pm, on November 17, 2025.

City of High Springs
Attention: City Clerk’s Office
23718 W US HWY 27
High Springs, FL32643

To be considered, the Firm or Individual must submit an original and three (3) copies of the sealed proposal, clearly marked with the Firm’s or individual’s name and address, and the words “ITQ- No. 2025-01 Drone Replacement Grant” and must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk by 3:00 pm, on November 17, 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 ITQ WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Submissions will be opened as soon as possible after the submission deadline and evaluation, and selection will occur in accordance with all requirements at a time and place to be determined. City of High Springs, Florida reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any minor informalities or minor irregularities in the proposal process, all things being considered equal.

THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS SUPPORTS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT, FAIR HOUSING, AND PROVIDING HANDICAP ACCESS.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 16 & 23, 2025)
EMPLOYMENT
Help Wanted
CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Apply at High Springs City Hall, 23718 West US Highway 27, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. Applications may be obtained and submitted at City Hall or online at www.highsprings.gov POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Position Title: Full-Time Customer Service Representative

Hours: Full-Time, 10 hours per day, Monday through Thursday

Job Overview: High Springs is seeking a dedicated and friendly Customer Service Representative to join our team. This Full-time position requires a service-oriented individual who can handle various administrative and customer service tasks related to utility services and the motor vehicle tag agency. Customer Service experience preferred.

Compensation: Pay starts at $15 per hour, plus benefits.

THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DRUG-FREE EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS LAWS.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 16 & 23, 2025)

Business Consultant sought by LexisNexis USA in Gainesville, FL to provide implementation/ consulting support throughout project life cycle to Business of Law Software Solutions (BLSS) clients. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or rltd + 7 yrs exp in job offered or rltd occupations required. Employee reports to LexisNexis USA office in Gainesville, FL but may telecommute from any location within US. Interested candidates should send email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Ref job code: R101419.
LEGAL NOTICES
Public Notices
NOTICE OF ACTION
Alachua

BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING

IN RE: The license to practice Nursing Assistance

Natasha L McGill, C.N.A.
2626 East University Avenue
Apt. 21
Gainesville, FL 32641

CASE NO.: 2022-00141
LICENSE NO.: CNA57208

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 November 27,2025, 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 - Oct. 16, 23, 30, & Nov. 6, 2025)

NOTICE OF ACTION
Alachua

BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING

IN RE: The license to practice Registered Nursing

Osagumwenro Odia, R.N.
3800 SW 34th Street, W216
Gainesville, FL 32608

CASE NO.: 2024-39174
LICENSE NO.:
RN9596114

The Department of Health has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, Jonathan S. Grout, Assistant General Counsel, Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65, Tallahassee Florida 32399-3265, (850) 558-9825.
If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by November 27, 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 - Oct. 16, 23, 30, & Nov. 6, 2025)

NOTICE OF ACTION
Alachua County

BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

IN RE: The license to practice as a paramedic

Christopher Evan Luca, PMD
4312 NW 20th Drive
Gainesville, Florida
32605

CASE NO.: 2023-28701
LICENSE NO.:
PMD518236

The Department of Health has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, Zachary Bell, Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C65, Tallahassee Florida 32399-3265, (850) 245-4666.
If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by November 27, 2025, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will be presented at an ensuing meeting of the Department of Health 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 - Oct. 16, 23, 30, & Nov. 6, 2025)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, Stephen McClain, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Eyefull Idylls, located in Alachua County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes.
Dated this ninth day of October, 2025.
/s/ Stephen McClain
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 2025)

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 JOSEPH KASSHA DBA APEX TREE, located at 28003 SW 118th PL, in the County of Alachua, in the City of Newberry, Florida 32669, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.
Dated at Newberry, Florida, this 10th day of October 2025.
Joseph Kassha
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 2025)

NOTICE OF RULE DELETION/RESCISSION: Rule 7.3
The District Board of Trustees of Santa Fe College, Florida, gives notice of its intent to delete/rescind Rule 7.3 at its regularly scheduled Board meeting at 4:00 p.m. on 11/18/25, at the Perry Center, 14180 NW 119th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615. Rule 7.3 (College Admission and Readmission Procedures). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Contents of Rule 7.3 has been moved into Procedure 7.1P. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64. LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS1001.64(8), 1007.263, 1009.21; 6A-10.044, FAC. Notice of Rule Development was published in the Alachua County Today on 10/02/25. To request a public hearing, contact P. Locascio at 352-395-5170 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. within 21 days of the date of publication of this notice.
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 2025)

NOTICE OF RULE DEVELOPMENT: Rule 6.5 and Rule 7.21
The District Board of Trustees of Santa Fe College, Florida, gives notice of its intent to amend the following Rules: Rule 6.5 (Animals on Campus). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To review and update Rule. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64. LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS 1001.64; Rule 7.21 (Academic Objectives and Attendance). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To review and update Rule. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1001.64. LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS 1001.64; 6A-14.0261, FAC. Contact P. LOCASCIO, 352-395-5170 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 2025)

NOTICE OF RULE AMENDMENT: Rule 7.23
The District Board of Trustees of Santa Fe College, Florida, gives notice of its intent to amend Rule 7.23 at its regularly scheduled Board meeting at 4:00 p.m. on 11/18/25, at the Perry Center, 14180 NW 119th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615. Rule 7.23 (Student Conduct Code). PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update Rule, including applicability, hearing and appellate options, definitions and timeframes. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: FS 1006.60, 1001.64(4)(8). LAW IMPLEMENTED: FS 1004.097(3)(g), 1006.60, 1006.61, 1006.62, 1006.63, 790.115. Contact P. LOCASCIO, 352-395-5170 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Notice of Rule Development was published in the Alachua County Today on 10/02/25. To request a public hearing, contact P. Locascio at 352-395-5170 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. within 21 days of the date of publication of this notice.
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 2025)

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

Case #: 2025 CA 000040
DIVISION: MG

PNC Bank, National
Association

Plaintiff,

-vs.-

Dorothy Jeriesha Farr a/k/a
Dorothy Farr; William
Thomas

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final Judgment, entered in Civil Case No. 2025 CA 000040 of the Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein PNC Bank, National Association, Plaintiff and Dorothy Jeriesha Farr a/k/a Dorothy Farr are defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, J.K. “Jess” Irby, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash AT www.alachua.realforeclose.com AT 11:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME on January 8, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:

SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ALACHUA AND STATE OF FLORIDA.
LOT TWO (2), OF PARTNERSHIP ACRE CLUSTER SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “P”, PAGE 56 OF 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 NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED.

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. Persons with a disability who need any accommodation in order to participate should call Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing impaired call (800) 955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call (800) 955-8770.

Submitted By: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF:
LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP
750 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 130
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
(561) 998-6700
(561) 998-6707
24-332233
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 23, 2025)

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

CASE NO.:
2025-CA-000015

BANKUNITED, N.A.,

Plaintiff,

vs.

SAMUEL M. FORD; ET AL.,

Defendants. /

NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on August 29, 2025, in the above-captioned action, the following property situated in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 10, THENCE SOUTH 1328.4 FEET, WEST 675 FEET; NORTH 334.5 FEET, WEST 445 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING; SOUTH 145 FEET, WEST 100 FEET, NORTH 145 FEET, EAST 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALL LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Shall be sold by the Clerk of Court, J.K. “JESS” IRBY, on the 13th day of January, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. online at www.alachua.realforeclose.com, to the highest bidder, for cash, after giving notice as required by section 45.031, Florida Statutes.
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.

MICHAEL C. COYLE, ESQ.
Florida Bar No.: 1054501
Email:
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STOREY LAW GROUP, P.A.
221 NE Ivanhoe Blvd,
Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32804
Telephone: 407-488-1225
Facsimile: 407-488-1177
Secondary Email: sbaker@
storeylawgroup.com
Attorneys for PLAINTIFF
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 23, 2025)

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801 – 83.809); Santa Fe Storage of Gainesville will sell for CASH to the highest bidder on Storageauctions.net for location at 3033 NE 53rd Ave, Gainesville, County of Alachua, FL, ending at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, 29th day of October ; 2025 and continuing day to day thereafter until sold: the household goods and misc. contents of the following:

0G004 Shatonda Whitehead
0M009 Geraldine Bass
0K054 Peter Karbowski
0K042 Peter Karbowski
0J047 Robbie Heckman
0H065 John Alexander
0J066 Jennifer Thierry

(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 23, 2025)

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 11/4/2025 at 10:00 AM. Bidders to bid online at storagetreasures.com

Name: Necole Robinsion
Unit #: 77
Contents:
Clothing, Totes, Furniture

Name: Ciera Bryant
Unit #: 113
Contents: Mirror, Boxes, Clothing

Name: Jodi Dixon
Unit #: 48
Contents: Boxes, Totes, Suitcases

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 - October 16, 23, 2025)

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 26020 W U.S Hwy 27, High Springs FL 32643 with telephone number 386-588-7759

SALE DATE is 11/4/2025 at 10:00 AM. Bidders to bid online at storagetreasures.com

Name: Crystol Howell
Unit #: 778
Contents: Furniture,
Household Items, Boxes

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 - October 16, 23, 2025)

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 11/4/2025 at 10:00 AM. Bidders to bid online at storagetreasures.com

Name: Garlie Tipton
Unit #: B06
Contents:
Household items, Boxes,
Totes, Fish Tanks

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 - October 16, 23, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 012025CP002704

IN RE: ESTATE OF
HARLEY DAVID VAN
LEER,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of HARLEY DAVID VAN LEER, deceased, whose date of death was May 25, 2025; File Number 012025CP002704, 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 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 decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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: October 16, 2025.
Signed on October 13, 2025.

Personal Representative:
/s/ CRYSTAL DAWN VAN LEER

Attorneys for Petitioner:
/s/ Sean F. Bogle, Esq.
Email:
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Florida Bar No. 0106313
Douglas A. Cohen, Esq.
Email:
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Florida Bar No.: 124063
BOGLE LAW FIRM
101 S. New York Ave.,
Suite 205
Winter Park, FL 32789
Telephone: 407-834-3311
Fax: 407-834-3302
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 23, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

Case Number:
012025CP002773XXXXXX
[49997242]
Division: A

IN RE: ESTATE OF
DOUGLAS VINCENT
CONKEY,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Douglas Vincent Conkey, deceased, whose date of death was July 21, 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 Petitioner and the Petitioner’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 Petitioner 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 October 16, 2025.

Petitioner:
Douglas Michael Conkey
109 Chardonnay Place
Valrico, Florida 33594

Attorney for Petitioner:
Long H. Duong
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 11857
11 NW 33rd Court
Gainesville, FL 32607
Telephone: (352) 371-2670
Fax: (866) 440-9154
E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 23, 2025)

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

CASE NUMBER:
01-2025-CP-002467
Probate Division A

IN RE: The Estate of
SANDRA E. HEATH,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Sandra E. Heath, deceased, whose date of death was July 20, 2025, File Number 01-2025-CP-002467, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East 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, 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 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 OCTOBER 9, 2025.

Personal Representative:
Larry Wilson
9513 NW SR 45
High Springs, Florida 32643

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Gary D. Grunder
Grunder & Petteway, P.A.
23349 Northwest CR 236,
Suite 10
High Springs, Florida 32643
(386) 454-1298
Florida Bar I.D. 199486
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(Published: Alachua County Today - October 9, 16, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2025-CP-002721
Division A

IN RE: ESTATE OF
STEPHEN THOMAS
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Stephen Thomas, deceased, whose date of death was August 26, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville FL, 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is October 16, 2025.

Personal Representative:
Martin Thomas
215 Prospect St.
Grand Ridge, IL 61325

LAUREN RICHARDSON
LAW PLLC
Lauren N. Richardson,
for the Firm
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 83119
507 NW 60th St., Suite D
Gainesville, FL 32607
Telephone: (352) 204-2224
E-Mail: lauren@
laurenrichardsonlaw.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 23, 2025)

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

Case No. 2025-CP-2360

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF:
TERRY WAYNE SHORT,
Deceased.
/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of TERRY WAYNE SHORT, deceased, whose date of death was July 26, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the the qualifications of the Personal Representative(s), or venue or jurisdiction of this court, are required to file their objections with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. The fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in section 90.5021 applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice was served, within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this Notice is October 16, 2025.

Personal Representative:
TANYA SHORT
100 Anastasia Circle
Inlet Beach, FL 32461

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
HOLLY B. CHERNOFF, Esq.
HOLLY B. CHERNOFF,
Attorney/Mediator
Florida Bar No. 371246
3033 Riviera Drive,
Suite 103
Naples, FL 34103
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 23, 2025)

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

Case No.
01-2025-CP-002703

IN RE: ESTATE OF
CHARLOTTE M. FREAS,
Deceased.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of CHARLOTTE M. FREAS, deceased, whose date of death was July 3, 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 WITHIN 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.
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 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 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 October 16, 2025.

Personal Representative:
CHRISTOPHER L. FREAS JR.
504 Tremont Avenue,
Apt. No. 207
Bellingham, WA 98226

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
AMBER M. ZEUNER, Esq.
The Miller Elder Law Firm
806 NW 16th Avenue,
Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-1900 Telephone
(352) 379-3926 Facsimile
Amber@
MillerElderLawFirm.com
Fla. Bar No. 1035433
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 23, 2025)

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

CASE NUMBER:
2025-CP-2591

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
BURNIE AUBURN
TAYLOR, JR.,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of BURNIE AUBURN TAYLOR, JR., deceased, whose date of death was June 3, 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.
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 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.

Personal Representative:
Caroline Louise Taylor

Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Thomas S. Shigo, Jr.
Florida Bar Number: 9598
4001 Newberry Road,
Suite E-IV
Gainesville, Florida 32607
Telephone: (352) 338-1988
Fax (888) 573-6257
E-Mail:
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(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 23, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 25-CP-2744

IN RE: ESTATE OF
GUSTAVO XAVIER
CONTRERAS,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of GUSTAVO XAVIER CONTRERAS, deceased, whose date of death was July 16, 2025, 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: October 16, 2025.

Personal Representative:
JENNYFER CONTRERAS
9516 SW 68th Lane
Gainesville, FL 32608

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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(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 23, 2025)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION

File No.
01-2025-CP-002734
Division A

IN RE: ESTATE OF
BENNY LEE NESMITH

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of BENNY LEE NESMITH, deceased, whose date of death was October 25, 2023; File Number 01-2025-CP- 002734, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
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 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: October 16, 2025.

Personal Representative:
TALE OMAR NESMITH
69 Chambers Bay Rd
Commercial Point, OH
43116

Derek B. Alvarez, Esquire -
FBN: 114278
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Anthony F. Diecidue,
Esquire - FBN: 146528
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Whitney C. Miranda,
Esquire - FBN 65928
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GENDERS ♦ ALVAREZ ♦ DIECIDUE, P.A.
2307 West Cleveland Street
Tampa, Florida 33609
Phone: (813) 254-4744
Fax: (813) 254-5222
Eservice for all attorneys listed above:
GADeservice@
GendersAlvarez.com
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 23, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2023-3666
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-074
Description of Property:
COM 1320.0 FT E OF & 1340 FT N 9 DEG E 759.81 FT TO POB CONTINUE N 9 DEG E 618.91 FT N 40 FT TO C/L RD S 89 DEG E 500.02 FT S 30 DEG W 278.19 FT TO CURVE S/LY ALONG CURVE 436.28 FT N 89 DEG W 319.19 FT POB OR 790/612 SUBJ TO RDS OR 5033/1150

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
JOHNSON TIMOTHY

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, November 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 September 12, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 9, 16, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KENNETH BOLLENBACK BOLLENBACK FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHOP, 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 #: 2018-404
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-080
Description of Property:
WADE PB A-46 COM AT NE COR OF DANSBY LOT ON RR RW N 50 FT W 210 FT S 50 FT E 210 FT Range: 17 Section: 33 Township: 08

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: BRASINGTON
JOHN T & MARTHA

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, December 16, 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 October 10, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16 & 23 & 30 & November 6, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2023-3441
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-081
Description of Property:
MELTON MANOR 1 PB E-98 LOT 23 OR 1587/ 2144 Range: 20 Section: 15 Township: 10

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: KEENE FRANCES A 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, December 16, 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 October 13, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16 & 23 & 30 & November 6, 2025)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FIG 20, LLC FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The certificate number, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate #: 2023-2148
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-075
Description of Property:
TROUT POND AN UNRECORDED SURVEY BY J W BROWN LOT 5 DESCRIBED AS COM NE COR OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 S 1020.88 FT POB S 82 DEG W 2652.65 FT NM 401.21 FT S 88 DEG E 2636.42 FT TO POB OR 1851/1212 & OR 1861 /1015 & OR 2449/0588

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
FUSS NINA TRUSTEE

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, November 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 September 12, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Abby Oppermann
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 9, 16, 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 #: 2022-4262
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-076

Description of Property:
COM SW COR NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 POB N 87 DEG E 682.72 FT N 280.68 FT T S R/W CR SE 12 B S 80 DEG W ALG R/W 690.76 FT S 192.58 FT POB (LESS THE WLY 400 FT PER OR 4150/ 0376) OR 1646/2086

Tax Certificate Assessment Name: RUSH J 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, December 9, 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 September 17, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - September 25 & October 2 & 9, 16, 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 #: 2023-2448
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-079
Description of Property:
OAK PARK PB A-176 5 FT S OF & PARALLEL TO S LINE OF LOT 9 & 5 FT S OF & PARALLEL TO S LINE OF E 8 FT OF LOT 10 BK N OR 0917/0394

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
PARKER’S PAIR-O-DICE

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, December 16, 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 September 23, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 2 & 9 & 16, 23, 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 #: 2022-304
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-077
Description of Property:
COM NE COR SEC S 1 DEG W ALG E/L 50.06 FT TO S R/W CR NW 34 S 88 DEG W ALG R/W 705.63 FT POB S 88 DEG W ALG R/W 358.20 FT S 1 DEG W 605.75 FT E 357.95 FT N 1 DEG E 612.01 FT POB (LESS MINERAL RIGHT) OR 4392/0230 & OR 4392/0232

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
CLARK BRUCE D 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, December 9, 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 September 18, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - September 25 & October 2 & 9, 16, 2025)

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 #: 2023-3356
Tax Deed File #:
TD 2025-078
Description of Property:
HAMMOCK OAKS PB J-78 LOT C COMMON AREA & DRAINAGE ESMT

Tax Certificate Assessment Name:
O & L CORPORATION CAROL LECHOWITZ

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, December 9, 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 September 19, 2025

J.K. “Jess” Irby, Esq.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Alachua County, FL
By: Kimber Allan
Deputy Clerk
(Published: Alachua County Today - September 25 & October 2 & 9, 16, 2025)

CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS
BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
The City of High Springs is currently accepting applications for appointments to the following Boards and Committees for three-year terms:
Plan Board- 2 Positions
Members will review amendments to the land use and zoning maps; review and recommend developments; hear and consider code variances.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Bd. –2 Positions
Members needed for a recreation advisory committee to inventory and survey current and future recreation needs.
Applications may be obtained Monday through Thursday, 7:30 - 6:00, from City Hall, 23718 W US HWY 27, High Springs, Florida 32643 or on the City’s website at www.highsprings.gov. To be appointed, applicants must be a resident of the City of High Springs. Applications are due by November 5, 2025. The High Springs City Commission will make an appointment of the successful applicants at the November 13, 2025, Reorganization Meeting.
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 16, 2025
and October 23, 2025)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
CITY OF ARCHER
Notice is hereby given that the Special City Election for the City of Archer, Alachua County, Florida, will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The purpose of the special election will be to fill City Commission seat.
To elect a Commissioner for seat #1, the appointee shall serve until the next regular City election.
Qualifying for these seats will occur from noon (12pm), October 1, 2025, to noon (12pm) on October 15, 2025.
If no candidate receives a majority of votes cast for a Seat in the special election, a run-off election shall be held on December 2nd, 2025, between the two (2) candidates for that seat who receive the highest number of votes cast in the special election.
The polling site will be the Archer Community Center, 16671 SW 137th Avenue, Archer, Florida. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For information, call Archer City Hall at 352-495-2880.
Deanna Alltop, Interim City Manager
(Published: Alachua County Today - October 09, October 16, October 23, and October 30, 2025)

NOTICE OF LAND USE ACTION AND NOTICE OF ENACTMENT OF AN ORDIANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF WALDO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
WHAT: LDC 25-01, an application by the City Council to amend the Land Development Code as specified within the Ordinance title provided below.
The City of Waldo City Council will conduct a Public Hearing regarding the amendment to the Land Development Code on October 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: the City Council public hearing will be held in the City Council Meeting room in Waldo City Square, located at 14450 N.E. 148th Avenue, Waldo, Florida.
The title of the Enactment of Ordinance 2025-01 reads as follows:
CITY OF WALDO, FLORIDA
ORDINANCE 2025-01
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WALDO, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TEXT OF SECTION 7.09 ENTITLED RECREATIONAL VEHICLES UNDER THE PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 163.3202, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance and the public hearing 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 this public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning this matter will be published.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for public inspection at the office of the City of Waldo City Manager located at the above stated address, during regular business hours.
The Business Impact Estimate regarding the passage of the Ordinance is available on the City website at https://waldo-fl.com
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 proceeding and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding 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 - October 16, 2025)