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ALACHUA ‒ On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Alachua County Commission held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of the new Alachua County Fire Station #21 located at 16121 N.W. 173rd Street/CR 235A, in Alachua.

In attendance were members of the Alachua County Commission and staff, Alachua County Fire Rescue, Alachua City Commission and staff as well as members of the Alachua Chamber of Commerce and members of the public. Speakers included Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman, Fire Chief Harold Theus and County Commission Chair Mary Alford.

Just days prior to the groundbreaking ceremony Lieberman said, “We have planned for the relocation of station 21 for many years, and we are so happy to see it become a reality.”

Station 21 will be the second fire station of the new Alachua County Fire Rescue prototype design, with Station 80 on Southwest 20th Avenue in Gainesville being the first.

The planned single-story concrete masonry facility features energy-efficient equipment and sustainable design features, with 100 percent backup generated power. There will be three drive-through bays and 10 bunkrooms. The $7 million 11,500-square-foot state-of-the-art building is estimated to last 50-plus years.

At the time of opening, six people will operate out of the station 24 hours a day seven days a week. The station will house an Advanced Life Support Fire Engine, an Advanced Life support Ambulance, a brush truck, a water tanker, and a District Chief.

Liberman said, “The station is designed to house 10 people and as this area continues to grow, strong consideration s needed in adding an aerial apparatus to serve this area.”

Fire Chief Theus estimated a construction period of about 12 months. Once the new facility is operational, the current Fire Station 21 operations will be relocated from 15040 N.W. U.S. Highway 441 across from Alachua Elementary School to the 173rd Street location. The new Fire Station 21 will provide coverage to the western part of Alachua and the new Fire Station 25, located in Tech City, will provide coverage to the other end of Alachua and the surrounding county area.

“We have recognized the need for a new Station 21 for decades, and it came down to finding a good location for it to go,” said Liberman. “And with the addition of Fire Station 25 in the Tech City area, it makes sense to move to a different location within the city.”

The Lunz Group, from Lakeland, provided architectural and engineering services for the project and the D.E. Scorpio Corporation is the construction management firm “at risk”.

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HIGH SPRINGS – In an important development for the City of High Springs, the City Commission has named a new city manager. On Thursday, March 14, Jeremy Marshall was unanimously selected to fill the position vacated by former city manager Ashley Stathatos.

jeremy marshallPrior to the selection, citizens were given the opportunity to get to know the two finalists for the position at a meet and greet at 4:30 p.m. The Commission then conducted interviews at a Special Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m. with Marshall and Jeff Shoobridge, the two finalists for the position.

During the regular City Commission meeting held at 5:30 p.m., Commissioners voted on the two applicants and chose Marshall.

Marshall has a bachelor’s in business administration and is a candidate for a master’s degree in public administration. He worked as administrator of Valley, Nebraska, in 2022 and served as chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals in Farmington, New York.

The City and Marshall are currently entering into contract negotiations. Should the City and Marshall be unable to successfully complete a contract, City staff may move to negotiate with second-ranked candidate Shoobridge.

Marshall’s application indicates a $100,000 salary request. The position was advertised at a salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 annually “with generous benefits which include a vehicle allowance, retirement benefits through FRS, health, vision, life, dental, short- and long-term disability insurance.”

A requirement of the position is that the city manager reside within the city limits of High Springs.

Until the contract is finalized and the new city manager is in place, three city staff members will take over the responsibilities of city manager.

Police Chief Antoine Sheppard will manage law enforcement and City Clerk Angela Stone will oversee the city clerk’s office, with spending authority of the city manager and decision-making on employee appointments and dismissals. Public Works Director Thomas Henry will head up the remaining City departments.

Previous City Manager Ashley Stathatos submitted her letter of resignation in November 2023; and officially ended her service to the City at the end of February 2024.

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GAINESVILLE ‒ Although the Gators recently lost the game to Florida State University (FSU), one Newberry couple was ecstatic when they won a two-year lease on a 2024 Chevy Trax from Davis Gainesville Chevrolet. The couple won the car when Gator infielder Cade Kurland hit a Grand Slam in the fourth inning with the bases loaded.

Davis Chevy, as part of their long-standing relationship with Gators Sports Properties Learfield, promised to give away a new car if the Gators baseball team hit a grand slam in the fourth inning of any home game or any inning during the match-up with the rivals from that school out west.

Fans were invited to sign up to enter the drawing to become the Davis Chevrolet Grand Slam Fan of the Game, and they didn’t need to be present to win. Winner Zack Leggett was working from home when he won. However, his wife, Alex, was in the ballpark.

Davis Chevy, located on North Main Street in Gainesville, undoubtedly is a proud partner of the Florida Gators. This season, they expanded their promotion to include a grand slam in the fourth inning of any Gators home baseball or softball game. With the majority of both seasons still in front of them, they look to see if a second Trax will be awarded to a Gator fan.

Fans can still enter the Fourth Inning Grand Slam contest for the rest of the season at www.floridagators.com/davis.

Davis has been a proud supporter of Gators athletics for years and uses the opportunity to meet and interact with Gator fans.

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HIGH SPRINGS ‒ City of High Springs Finance Director Diane Wilson, in a Dec. 5, 2024, memo to the High Springs Mayor and City Commission, lodged complaints about events that allegedly took place during the 2023 Fiscal Year. Wilson has been on administrative suspension from the City of High Springs for the past three months, and the matter has not been publicly discussed by the City Commission.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, sources say that Wilson’s suspension was lifted this past week and that her suspension may have been due in part to factors related to the budget process, alleged mistakes in vendor payments and tardiness in submitting requests for reimbursement to governmental agencies.

In Wilson’s December memo, she claimed that High Springs Fire Chief Bruce Gillingham worked for another employer while being paid to work for the City, misused his City vehicle to travel back and forth to Ocala to work at his second job, used City property and staff for a private fundraiser, and asked to use the City’s Tax Exemption Certificate and City credit card for personal use.

Additionally, Wilson charged that Chief Gillingham and Deputy Chief Andy Burkhalter did not properly mark their company vehicles as required by tax code, and because of that, their W-2s will need to be adjusted to show their personal vehicle allowances as additional taxable personal income.

Wilson also claimed the Florida Building Code was violated when the City Hall elevator was used nine different times during a period when it had not passed inspection.

In her memo, Wilson said she was addressing “concerns about potential ethics, city policy and state law violations.” She said all of the issues were reported to former City Manager Ashley Stathatos “over the past 18 months, with several being discussed on multiple occasions.” Wilson noted that it is her fiduciary responsibility to report these concerns along with applicable documentation and that any additional actions will be at the City Commission’s discretion.

In her previous employment with the City of Gainesville, Wilson’s job was eliminated in a city staff reorganization effort led by interim City Manager Cynthia Curry. Curry took over as interim city manager following former City Manager Lee Feldman’s resignation. Upon her termination, Wilson filed a lawsuit against the City of Gainesville claiming gender discrimination by Feldman when he promoted a male employee into a position she believed she should have had.

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HIGH SPRINGS – Thirty-four-year-old John Quinn Presnell, Jr. of High Springs was arrested on March 16, and charged with four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, resisting an officer with violence, resisting a K-9 with violence, striking a K-9 and property damage.

At about 12:16 a.m. on Saturday, High Springs Police Department (HSPD) officers responded to a home in High Springs where the caller said her husband, a police officer, was being threatened by their next door neighbor, John Quinn Presnell, Jr. She also reported that Presnell had slashed two tires of her husband’s patrol car and one tire of his personal vehicle. She said that when he was asked to leave, Presnell threatened to kill her husband and then went back to his property.

As two HSPD officers arrived at the home, Presnell allegedly fired a single shot from a rifle. The officers took cover and ordered Presnell to surrender, but he reportedly kept yelling at them.

In response to the officers’ radio call about shots fired, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) Deputies also responded to the property.

Presnell allegedly fled into the nearby woods. Officers believed he may have been armed with a .22 caliber rifle that was stored in a shed that he was seen entering, along with the muzzleloader rifle he had allegedly fired earlier.

Deputies, HSPD officers, and Alachua Police Department officers set a perimeter and gave multiple commands for Presnell to come out of the woods with empty hands.

At approximately 2:17 a.m., Presnell reportedly came out of the woods, holding a closed pocket knife and continuing to ignore commands from deputies. An ACSO K-9 was deployed to apprehend Presnell. The K-9 bit Presnell while apprehending him. Presnell allegedly hit the K-9 multiple times with the closed pocket knife before he was taken into custody by deputies.

Presnell was transported to a local hospital to be medically cleared before being booked into the jail.

Presnell completed a pre-trial diversion agreement for possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana in 2013 and was convicted of two counts of possession of drug equipment in 2017. A charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell was dropped in 2017. The previous charges were filed in Columbia County. He was convicted of driving without a valid license in Alachua County in 2016.

Judge Denise Ferrero set bond at $35,000. Four of the charges have a no bond attached.

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Alachua ‒ In a recent development a Santa Fe High School baseball coach has been placed on administrative leave.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) was on the campus of Santa Fe High School in Alachua on Monday, March 18, 2024 questioning staff and some students. The same day, Santa Fe Baseball coach and media specialist Travis Yeckring was placed on leave by the Alachua County School Board pending an investigation.

Days earlier, a local business owner reportedly requested that his company’s sponsorship banners be removed from the Santa Fe High School property in protest of allegations of inappropriate behavior by unnamed individuals.

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Santa High School Principal Tim Wright confirmed through a letter that FDLE was conducting an investigation. He wrote that the school and the District are cooperating with the investigation, but that he could not share any additional information.

Yeckring played baseball at Buchholz High School in Gainesville and Santa Fe College, later serving as an assistant coach at Buchholz High School and still later an assistant coach at Santa Fe College.

FDLE has released no information publicly regarding the matter and no charges have been filed.

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - Looking for a way to show your support of Florida panther conservation? Consider getting the newly designed Protect the Panther license plate whether you are renewing your Florida plates or licensing your car in the state for the first time.

Staff with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) worked with photographer Carlton Ward and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida to design the new plate. The latest design features a stunning photograph taken by Carlton in 2018 depicting a well-known panther — the first female documented north of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973 and also the first female documented to have had kittens north of the river in over 40 years. The Caloosahatchee River has long appeared to be an obstacle to the natural expansion of the population, including the northward movement of female panthers.

The new license plate can be purchased at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or by checking with your local tax collector office for availability. When renewing vehicles, Florida motorists can exchange their old plates for the new Protect the Panther plate by going in person to your local tax collector office or the FLHSMV. At this time, the new plates are not available through online renewals but can be purchased in person.

Fees from the Protect the Panther license plate go directly into the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund, which is a critical source of funding for the state’s panther-related research, monitoring and conservation efforts. The long-term public support of this fund has had a direct positive impact on the FWC’s management and research efforts, resulting in timely, science-based information needed to guide current and future conservation actions for Florida panthers. The FWC and conservation partners have made significant progress with panther recovery and the FWC’s panther program relies upon sales of the license plate to continue these conservation efforts.

Florida panthers are native to the state, with the majority of panthers found south of Lake Okeechobee. Florida panthers are listed as an Endangered species under the federal Endangered Species Act. There are approximately 120-230 adult panthers in the population.

Purchasing a Protect the Panther license plate isn’t the only way you can help panthers. Drivers can also help by following all posted speed limits, particularly in panther zones, which are in place in several counties across south Florida to coincide with areas where panthers are known to cross. Panther speed zones help protect both Florida panthers and motorists from vehicle collisions and potential injury. You can also donate directly to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida’s Florida Panther Fund to support the rehabilitation and release of injured panthers and help FWC staff and partners locate and protect panthers, including their dens and kittens.

To learn more about Florida panthers and the FWC’s work to conserve the species, visit MyFWC.com/Panther.

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~Suspect crashed ambulance and fled on foot after his photo was taken by in car camera ~

TAMPA, Fla.- Early this morning at approximately 2:00 a.m., a supervisor with American Medical Rescue (AMR), a private ambulance service, observed a vehicle that appeared to be involved in a crash located on the Interstate 75 (I-75) Southbound exit ramp to Interstate 4 (I-4) Westbound in Hillsborough County.

The supervisor, who was driving a Chevy Tahoe marked as a rescue vehicle, decided to check the welfare of the individual involved.

Rolling down his window, he asked if everything was ok. The driver of the crashed vehicle approached the ambulance and began throwing himself at the window, gaining access to the ambulance. Once inside, the subject started fighting with the ambulance driver and took control of the vehicle. The ambulance driver, fearing for his life, exited the vehicle and called 9-1-1.

FHP 3 22 2024 Ambulance Carjack SuspectWhile attempting to flee in the stolen ambulance, the suspect collided with a Nissan Altima on the ramp for Interstate 75 Southbound to Interstate 4 Westbound. As Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded, the suspect fled in the marked ambulance. The HCSO pursued the ambulance but lost contact with it and terminated the pursuit.

The ambulance's in-car camera system reported a vehicle crash at 2:09 a.m. and took a photo of the suspect inside the vehicle. The suspect fled the scene of the crash, and the ambulance was later recovered. 

The suspect is described as a white male who appeared to be under the influence of unknown drugs. To view video of the incident click here.

 

 Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the carjacking suspect is asked to call *FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers at **TIPS.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a milestone in Florida’s continuing economic success: Florida’s statewide unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate for 40 consecutive months. The national unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent for February 2024; Florida’s rate did not rise and outperforms the national rate by 0.8 percentage point. And while Florida’s private sector job growth rate increased by 2.3 percent (+194,200 jobs) over the year in February 2024, the national rate grew by only 1.6 percent over the same period.
  
“Florida continues to outperform the nation,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “We have proven that bold, conservative leadership across the board produces booming economic results—more jobs, lower taxes, less regulation, and fiscal security.”

“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida continues to provide an economy for our residents that is primed for opportunity and secure for future growth,” said J. Alex Kelly, Florida Secretary of Commerce. “Florida’s strong talent pipeline and skilled workforce are the building blocks of Florida’s economic growth and stability. February’s economic data is more absolute evidence that Florida is on the right path.”

Florida’s economic data continues to indicate economic strength and confidence among Florida’s workforce as the state’s labor force grew by 2.0 percent (+217,000) over the year in February 2024, which is faster than the comparable national rate of 0.7 percent.

The education and health services sector gained the most jobs among all major industries, adding 57,500 jobs over the year. The trade, transportation, and utilities sector performed second best, adding 48,300 jobs. And importantly, leisure and hospitality (tourism) added 35,000 jobs.

Data in the month of February continues to indicate there are many job opportunities available for every Floridian who wants to work, with more than 443,000 jobs posted online. Floridians in search of work and new job opportunities can utilize the CareerSource Florida network for help. Floridians can find guidance on how to register with Employ Florida and search listings of available local job openings. Career seekers can also improve their employability by enhancing resume writing and interviewing skills, establishing career goals, and pursuing customized career training. These services are provided at no cost to job seekers by the State of Florida. 

To view the February 2024 jobs reports by region, please see below: 
•    Fort Lauderdale
•    Jacksonville
•    Miami
•    Orlando
•    Pensacola
•    Southwest Florida
•    Tampa
•    West Palm Beach

To view the February 2024 employment data, visit: https://www.floridajobs.org/workforce-statistics/workforce-statistics-data-releases/monthly-data-releases. 
  
Visit Florida Insight for more information on labor market and economic data. Additionally, the Department has provided a video to assist users in explaining the data provided through Florida Insight. 

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and visitors can play a big part in helping to protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles this spring and summer while visiting Florida’s coastal habitats.

Because our state’s shorelines provide important nesting habitat for several species of threatened and endangered sea turtles, beachgoers can have a significant impact on their nesting success. To help nesting sea turtles, people can take easy steps to protect them, including giving them space, minimizing disturbances and keeping beaches clean and dark.

Clear the way at the end of the day: Female sea turtles expend large amounts of energy crawling out of the surf and far enough up the sand in order to dig and lay nests in spots that are less vulnerable to the tides. Obstacles on the beach can entrap and prevent them from nesting as they crawl across the sand to lay their eggs. Trash, holes in the sand and other obstacles can also prevent sea turtle hatchlings from reaching the water once they emerge from their nests. Food scraps attract predators, such as raccoons and crows, that prey on sea turtle hatchlings. Litter on beaches can entangle sea turtles, birds and other wildlife. What can you do to help?  Properly stash or recycle all trash, fill in human-made holes in the sand, and remove all beach toys, gear and furniture from the sand before sunset. Fishing line can be deadly to sea turtles, waterbirds and other wildlife, so be sure to dispose of it properly. To find a monofilament recycling station near you, visit mrrp.myfwc.com.

Lights out: Any lighting can misdirect and disturb nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings, leading them away from the ocean and toward potential danger. To prevent this, beachgoers should use natural starlight to see when on the beach at night and avoid using flashlights or cellphones. Anyone living along or visiting Florida beaches can do their part by putting porch, parking or deck lights out and closing curtains after dark to avoid disorienting nesting and hatchling sea turtles on the beach. If lighting could still be visible from the beach, be sure it is long, low and shielded

Admire from afar: While it can be exciting to witness sea turtles on the beach, getting too close (50 feet or less) to nesting sea turtles can cause them to leave the beach before they complete the nesting process. If an animal changes their behavior, you’re likely too close. Remember – it is illegal to harm or disturb nesting sea turtles, their nests and eggs, or to pick up hatchlings.  

Sea turtles typically return to nest in March along Florida’s southeast Atlantic coast from Brevard County south to Broward County, while nesting begins on Gulf Coast or north Florida beaches in April or May.

For more information about nesting sea turtles and how you can help, visit MyFWC.com/SeaTurtle or see the FWC’s “Be a Beach Hero” brochure. Other ways to help sea turtles include reporting those that are sick, injured, entangled or dead to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - As the weather gets warmer across the Sunshine State, alligators are becoming more active and visible.

The American alligator is a conservation success story in Florida. Florida has a healthy and stable alligator population, which is estimated at 1.3 million alligators of every size. Alligators are found in all 67 counties, inhabiting all wetlands where there’s adequate food and shelter.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) works to keep Floridians and visitors informed and recommends the following precautionary measures near alligators, including in or near the water, to reduce the chances of conflict:

  • Keep a safe distance if you see an alligator. If someone is concerned about an alligator, they should call FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286), and we will dispatch a contracted nuisance alligator trapper to resolve the situation.
  • Keep pets on a leash and away from the water’s edge. Pets often resemble alligators’ natural prey.
  • Swim only in designated swimming areas during daylight hours and without your pet. Alligators are most active between dusk and dawn.
  • Never feed an alligator. It’s illegal and dangerous. When fed, alligators can lose their natural wariness and instead learn to associate people with the availability of food. This can lead to dangerous circumstances for yourself and other people who could encounter the alligator in the future.

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 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first rescue mission from Haiti with evacuees who were otherwise unable to return home due to the ongoing political crisis in Haiti. Florida brought 14 Floridians home from Haiti to Orlando Sanford International Airport via emergency flights coordinated by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Watch Governor DeSantis' remarks here.
“This is the second time that Florida has stepped up to ensure that Americans have a way out of an unstable political situation abroad,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I am proud of the work we have done to get Floridians home and reunite them with their families. We will also continue to dedicate resources to prevent the flow of illegal immigrants from reaching our shores while the situation in Haiti deteriorates.” 
“Thanks to Governor DeSantis’ swift leadership, the Division is expediting resources to do whatever it takes to bring residents home while protecting Florida’s border security,” said Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie. “We will continue to work with local law enforcement partners and run more flights to evacuate citizens trapped in Haiti.”

The Florida Division of Emergency Management will continue to lead efforts for additional flights bringing Floridians home. Upon landing in Orlando, citizens are able to access resources from multiple state agencies, including: 

  • Meals
  • Lodging
  • Transportation
  • Basic health and medical screenings
  • Care supplies for infants, toddlers, seniors and pets
  • Family reunification center 
  • Hope navigators and counselors
  • Children’s activity center
  • Florida License on Wheels (FLOW) center for replacement of identification
This effort follows Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement earlier last week directing more than 250 additional law enforcement, Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard resources to the Florida Keys in preparation for an influx of illegal immigrants from Haiti.

Read Governor DeSantis' Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency and authorizing FDEM to execute rescue operations here.

If you or someone you know is a Florida citizen who is unable to leave Haiti due to the current situation, visit FloridaDisaster.org/Haiti to fill out a form to let us know. 

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Medication reconciliation is a term used in healthcare that describes the process of comparing a patient’s medication orders in a healthcare institution (hospital or nursing home) to what the patient has been prescribed and taking at home.

The purpose of this short column is to point out that many times patients are admitted to an institution, sometimes in an emergency, and it is difficult to determine what medications have been taken at home. Often when asked about their medicWilliam-Garst-HS.jpgations the response is “I take a blood pressure drug, a blood thinner, something for cholesterol, and something occasionally for arthritis pain.”

Just those four categories of medications probably describe several dozen, if not more, potential medications. What is needed is an exact listing of the medications with their dose (strength), how often they are taken, and when they are taken.

 

The perfect list of medications would be an official one from the patient’s primary care physician or provider. However, often what is presented at the institution is a handwritten list with the barest of information.

I am suggesting in this short column that a person, each time they see their primary care physician, request a current list of their medications with doses and instructions, to be printed for them or even emailed to them for reference in case of an emergency.

This list would also be helpful to take to their pharmacist for comparison to what the pharmacy has on file in their computer profile. In this way, the pharmacist could request a prescription to be there at the pharmacy before it is needed, if there have been changes to the drug, dose, or how often the medication is taken. In addition, the pharmacist may want to notify the primary care physician of other medications that have been prescribed that are not on the primary care physician's record.

This brings up another important aspect: sometimes other physicians (specialists or emergency department physicians) have prescribed medication for a patient and the primary care physician is unaware and would need to know this addition, even if temporary, for a complete listing of medications.

It is vital that medication regimens be accurate as patients transition between healthcare environments as a matter of safety and proper medication administration. Keep the list handy or scan it into your computer for ready reference.

I hope this column was informative; prosper and be in health.

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William Garst is a consultant pharmacist who lives in Alachua, Florida. He is semi-retired and works part time at Lake Butler Hospital in Lake Butler, Florida. William received his pharmacy degree at Auburn University and a Doctor of Pharmacy from Colorado University. The Pharmacy Newsletter is a blog where you can find other informative columns. He may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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The Editorial Board of Alachua County Today has rarely taken to endorsing candidates in local political races; however, there are times when it becomes necessary. Such is the case in the City of High Springs commission races scheduled for Nov. 7, 2023. Up for consideration are four candidates in two races. In Seat 1, electors in High Springs will have the opportunity to select between the incumbent, Ross Ambrose, and Andrew Miller. In Seat 2, voters will consider incumbent, Gloria James, and Steven Tapanes.

For many years, the City of High Springs experienced considerable political tumult, so much so that it created harsh divisions within the community. Over the last few election cycles, voters have managed to regain control of their commission, placing on the dais community-minded, non-partisan commissioners who have been focused on moving High Springs forward, into a more fiscally sound and responsible direction.

Tax increases are rarely, if ever, welcomed by the taxpayers, but tax increases are sometimes necessary. The City of High Springs, like every other small town, is feeling the financial pinch of inflation. We all feel the financial pinch of inflation. Without an increase in taxes this year, the City of High Springs would be setting itself up for financial straits in the years to come. Simply put, the City has to pay someone to fix water pipes, respond to emergencies, put out fires, and maintain the City’s infrastructure. That is to say nothing of the business of running the City. There is no doubt that there are some, including former commissioners, who want to sow divisions, but these efforts are not productive for the citizens.

Some candidates, and one commissioner, who is not up for election this cycle, have criticized the incumbent commissioners for approval of the FY 2023-24 budget, which did include an increase in the millage rate. It’s easy for one commissioner to sit by and criticize, without solution, a budget which she knows will pass while she avoids the political hit by voting against it.

To be sure, there is always work to be done on tightening the belt on government, reducing waste, and finding new and innovative ways to deliver governance and the services the citizens have come to appreciate and expect. The City of High Springs does not exist in a vacuum however, and for that reason, there are simply some economic conditions the City cannot avoid.

It is because of the work done by commissioners like Ross Ambrose and Gloria James that the City has reached a state of stability, a posture that is allowing the City to get its legs underneath it. After years of political disarray and infighting, the City is finally beginning to make headway on projects that hold great promise for the City of High Springs and its residents.

This is not the time to pull the rug out from underneath the commission and management. Instead, voters should reelect Gloria James and Ross Ambrose while encouraging them to seek common ground on budget issues, attempt to increase efficiency, and hold themselves and management accountable.

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I am writing in support of Ross Ambrose for High Springs City Commission. First let me say that I have nothing negative to say about his opponent, and I’m grateful that we have wonderful people willing to serve our great little town. That said, I have plenty of positive reasons to support Ross in this election.

I have known Ross for at 15 years as a neighbor and friend in town. Ross showed his commitment to this town for years by serving on city boards before he ever ran for office. He has always taken anything he does seriously and professionally and that goes for the City Commission as well.

Ross makes it his business to understand every issue and the effects of city, county and state law on the issue, and how everything works together. When he makes a decision one way or the other on anything, I expect that he has researched it thoroughly. I feel like I don’t have to understand everything little thing that comes before the city, because he literally does that hard job for us. He has run a successful business for 10 years and he understands fiscal responsibility as well as investment and looking at the big picture to prepare us for the future. 

Perhaps the biggest reason I support Mr. Ambrose is that he is truthful, even when the truth is not what I want to hear. My example is that I emailed him about the proposed Bridlewood subdivision, coming out strongly against it. Like many in High Springs, I love our small town, and the surrounding open spaces. I don’t want the town to be swamped with traffic and see the beauty around us turn into South Florida-style crowding and sprawl. I want to protect the springs at all costs. I would be very happy to see zero new large-scale subdivisions here.

Ross took the time to email me back and carefully explain how the property that was Tillman Acres/proposed Bridlewood was zoned for crazy-dense zoning many years ago, and that the City can’t undo that and could be subject to a lawsuit if we tried. He was hoping to get the most palatable deal out of a bad situation.

He also told me about several other subdivisions: one along U.S.441, one adjacent to Bailey Estates, where the City had refused to allow an up-zoning to higher density for all the same reasons I state above.

I believe Mr. Ambrose wants to preserve the unique character of High Springs, but is also realistic in knowing you have to play the hand you were dealt.

I went to a candidate forum and one of the other candidates said High Springs needs better infrastructure before any new development is allowed. That sounds great but isn’t always possible, for reasons like the one above and the need to find funding for said infrastructure. I know that Ross Ambrose leaves no stone unturned in looking for funding sources aside from local tax revenue. The effort he puts into this job is Herculean.

Frankly I think we are extremely lucky to have such a dedicated, knowledgeable and hard-working commissioner. 

Stacey Breheny

High Springs, Florida

An election will be held in High Springs on Nov. 7. There are two seats up for election. Since this is an odd-numbered year, the turnout will be poor. Every registered voter in the city needs to read up on the candidates; do the research to see what each is for, and vote.

Things have been running smoothly in the city for some time. Voting for someone merely because they are new is not a good idea.

Ross Ambrose and Gloria James do their homework, are knowledgeable and make decisions for all of High Springs. They are not driven by politics but by what they think is best for the city. For the good of the city, let’s keep them doing what they’ve done so well. Just remember that you need to vote.

Thomas R. Weller

High Springs, Florida

This letter is to express my support for Steve Tapanes and Andrew Miller for City of High Springs Commissioner.

I have watched several of the commissioner’s meetings on line and have noticed on several occasions that although the audience is jammed with people who are concerned about certain issues, that their concerns seldom make a difference in the decisions made because the decisions appear to have been made prior to the meetings.

I would like to see new blood on the board of commissioners as I feel the incumbents get in a rut and although they claim to have the best interests of the citizens in mind some of them don’t seem to be listening. The newer members seem to be the ones listening.

Steve and Andrew both have businesses in High Springs and I feel their freshness would more closely represent the majority of citizens’ current views.

It’s time for a change, time for the younger generation to have a say in what happens for High Springs’ future. Vote Steve Tapanes and Andrew Miller.

Leah Currier

High Springs, Florida

The High Springs Chamber of Commerce would like to send a special thank you to all our volunteers and local businesses who gave their time, talents, and treasures to bring our community together for the annual Fall Festival.

Please support these businesses and tell them thank you the next time you see them. Decades on Main & Renee;

Oliver & Dahlman; Thompson Flower Shop; The Birds Nest; High Springs Church of God; LifeSpring Church; Plantation Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care; Dawn Cross, Photography; McDonald's in Alachua; Ronald McDonald House; Hardee's in High Springs; Hillary Cowart the Magic Man; Line Dancing Debbie; Bryan's Ace Hardware in High Springs; Winn-Dixie in High Springs; Fort White Garden & Produce; Jennifer Lee & Caleb Henderson, The Perfect Home; Troop 69, Boy Scouts; Willard's Restaurant & Lounge; BlueStar Grill; Nancy's Bake Shop; Chantels' Cakery; Station Bakery & Café; Tom & Sue Weller, Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe; High Springs Police Department; Aunt Lydia Springs, Cake; Louanne Rigano, Cake; Vella Miller, Ballon; Don Decker, Trains; Museum for being open during the Fall Festival hours

There are so many who came together to make this year's Fall Festival one our community will cherish for years to come.

I love our quaint little town with all its southern charm.

Sharon Decker

High Springs Chamber of Commerce

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LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

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 Eden Michele Salon located at 1215 NW 14th Avenue in the County of Alachua, in the City of Gainesville, Florida 32601 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Gainesville, Florida, this 14th day of April, 2016. Eden Michele Salon and Spa, LLC

(Published: Alachua County Today Apr. 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

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 Fruitful Spirit located at 19820 NW 231st Dr., Apt. 12 in the County of Alachua, in the City of High Springs, Florida 32643 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Alachua, Florida, this 8th day of April, 2016. Nafashia Hyche

(Published: Alachua County Today Apr. 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

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 Savannah, with a mailing address of 316 SW 62nd Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32607-2009, and a principal office located in Alachua County, intends to register the said name with the FL Dept. of State, Div. of Corps., Tallahassee, FL. Owner: Avanath Fairmont Oaks, LLC

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue part IV of Chapter 83 Florida Statues Self-Storage Facility Act

that the undersigned will be by Reserved Public Sale and, sell for cash to the highest bidder, at

                                               Tower Hill Storage

6800 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, at 10:00 AM on May 13th, 2016

Following are Contents Given to us by Tenant:

Unit #F030 Belonging to Jasmine A. Clark

Containing: Household Items

Unit #C067 Belonging to Handy Ford

Containing: Boxes, Tools

Unit #C004 Belonging to Rachel D. Freeman

Containing: Furniture, boxes

Unit#H145 Belonging to Johnta James

Containing: clothes, finance

Unit #C049 Belonging to Marie Molinaro

Containing: Household Items

Unit#A027 Belonging to Linda Morris

Containing: Furniture and Household Goods in Boxes

Unit#B020 Belonging to Todd A. Welch

Containing: clothes, electronics, housegoods, domestics, Plastic totes

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21 & 28, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Elite Auto Center of Gainesville, Inc. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 05/10/2016 10:00 am at 4215 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. Elite Auto Center of Gainesville, Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

1G6DW69Y8G9715774 1986 CADILLAC 1GCEK19T3YE135197 2000 CHEVROLET 1HGCM66545A017443 2005 HONDA JN1CA31D4YT528201 2000 NISSAN 4T1BE32K12U051184 2002 TOYOTA JTKDE177550013435 2005 TOYOTA

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

The following vehicle will be sold at public sale, per Fl Stat 713.585 at 10:00 AM on May 10, 2016 at Bill's Low Cost Transmission & Automotive Repair Inc,

1883 N Main St, Gainesville FL 32609, phone 352-367-2500 to satisfy a lien against said vehicles for labor, services and storage charges. No titles, as is, cash only. 2002 Toyota Camry, 4D, VIN

4T1BE32KX2U525522. Cash sum to redeem vehicle $4518.37. Notice to owner or lien holder as to right to a hearing prior to sale date by filing with

the clerk of court and to recover vehicle by posting bond in accordance with FL Stat 559.917. Proceeds from sale in excess of lien amount will be deposited with the clerk of court. Interested parties, contact State Filing Service 772-595-9555.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 01-2016 -CP-00641

IN RE THE ESTATE OF:

LEO L. GAGLIARDI,           deceased.                            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of LEO L. GAGLIARDI, deceased, whose date of death was January 1, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and attorney for the personal representative are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent must file their claims with this Court AS PROVIDED BY LAW WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE OR WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS the 21st day of April, 2016.

                                Personal Representative

VERONICA M. JASPER

908 SE 6 Avenue

Gainesville, FL 32601

Attorney for Personal Representative

BRUCE E. HOFFMAN,

3400 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32609 (352) 373-2411

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21 &           28, 2016)                 

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO. 012014CA001804

XXXXXX

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION;             

Plaintiff,

vs.

BOBBY BOYD, ET.AL;

Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with the Order to Reschedule Foreclosure Sale dated February 15, 2016 entered in Civil Case No. 012014CA001804

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff and BOBBY BOYD, ET. AL are defendant(s), The clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 45, FLORIDA STATUTES, AT 11:00 AM , May 10, 2016 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:

THE EAST 130 FEET OF THE WEST 700 FEET OF THE NORTH 110 FEET OF THE SOUTH 160 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE SAME BEING DESIGNATED AS PARCEL NO. 24 LITTLEWOOD ESTATES ACCORDING TO AN UNRECORDED PLAT OR SURVEY THEREOF.

Property Address: 801 NW 37TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

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 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.  

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at interpreter@circuit8.org

DATED this 15th day of April, 2016.

/s/Keith Lehman

Keith Lehman, Esq.

FBN. 85111

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C.

100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: (954)-644-8704; Fax (954) 772-9601

ServiceFL@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

ServiceFL2@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21 & 28, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO: 2015-CA-1286

          

Plaintiff

                                           BARBARA ELLIS                                              

vs.

JAY A. WICKS, RONALD

WILSON, and CARRIE A.

McEACHIN

          

Defendants

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to this Courts order, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at THE ALACHUA COUNTY FAMILY CIVIL JUSTICE CENTER, 201 E University Ave. in Gainesville, Florida at 11:00 A.M. on June 21, 2016 the following described property:

NOTE: see attached Exhibit A

NOTE: The sale will be held online at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com at the prescribed time. Bidders interested in participating must register and establish a bidder account at www.alachua.

realforclose.com.

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS, MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY.

Dated: March 31, 2016

                                           Thomas R. Weller, Esq.

Attorney for Plaintiff

23327 N.W. County Road 236          

Suite 50

High Springs, FL 32643

(386) 454-3163

thomaswellerattorney

atlaw@windstream.net

EXHIBIT A

A tract of land situated in Section 28, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida, said tract of land being more particularly described as follows:

Commence at the SW corner of the SE of the NE of the aforementioned Section 28, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, for the Point of Beginning and run North 03 09 27 West, along the West line of said SE of the NE , a distance of 150.00 feet to the Southerly right of way line of Osceola Street (50 foot right of way), as per plat recorded in Plat Book A, Page 168 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida; thence run North 86, 53, 25 East, along said Southerly right of way line and parallel with the South line of said SE of the NE , a distance of 206.17 feet to the Westerly right of way line of the public road leading to the Old Dunagan Bridge formerly known as Columbia Boulevard (66 foot right of way), said Westerly right of way line being a curve concave Easterly, said curve having a radius of 282.40 feet, a central angle of 21, 25, 03, and a chord bearing and distance of South 20, 46, 25 East, 104.95 feet respectively; thence run Southeasterly with said curve and along said right of way line, an arc length of 105.56 feet to the North line of Lot Three (3), of Block Thirty-six (36), of Riverview Subdivision as per plat recorded in Plat Book A, Page 168; thence run South 86, 53, 25 West, along said North line of Lot Three (3), a distance of 117.93 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot Three (3); thence run South 03, 09, 27 East, along the West line of said Lot Three (3), a distance of 50.00 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot Three (3); thence run North 86, 53, 25 East, along the South line of said Lot Three (3) and along the South line of the aforementioned SE of the NE of Section 28, a distance of 149.74 feet to the Westerly right of way line of said Columbia Boulevard; thence run South 36, 46, 00 East, along said Westerly right of way line, a distance of 216.00 feet; thence run South 86, 53, 25 West, parallel with said South line of the SE of the NE a distance of 389.30 feet to the West line of the NE of the SE of Section 28; thence run North 03, 09, 26 West, along said West line, a distance of 179.80 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Together with a 1977 Hillcrest Vin #02611086K, located on subject property.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 & 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Personal and household goods belonging to the following will be sold in a public sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Alachua Self Storage, 14024 N.W. US Hwy 441, Alachua. Payment must be made in cash. Alachua Self Storage reserves the right to bid.

Amy Beville Unit #215

Arthur Lang Unit #720

Charles Campbell

Unit #242

Charles Campbell

Unit #245

Charles Campbell

Unit #253

Cindy Williams Unit #134

Diane Parrish Unit #464

Dion Evely Unit #264

Isaiah Grimes Unit #206

Joe Weber Unit #424

Leaf Song Blanchard

Unit #618

Monty Williams Unit #207

Ryan Miller Unit #411

Sandi Reveille Unit #565

Sharee Presley Unit #122

Shawn Bethoulle

Unit #127

Shellene Tallman

Unit #457

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21 & 28, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO.: 012014CA003762

XXXXXX

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC,

Plaintiff,

VS.

THE ESTATE OF JAMES DIXON, SR. A/K/A JAMES DIXON, DECEASED; et al.,

Defendant(s).

____________________/               

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:Shirline Able Last Known Residence: 2981 SE 20th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641

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

LOTS 1 AND 34, OF TOWN OF FAIRBANKS, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK S, PAGES 46 AND 47, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA. LESS AND EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS OF OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 307, PAGE 511, AND OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 570, PAGE 195, LYING AND BEING IN LOTS 1 AND 34.

MANUFACTURER'S SERIAL #(S) VIN # (S): GMHGA620O101883BA - HUD CERTIFICATION LABEL #(S): GEO1316119 & GEO131161120 - MANUFACTURER'S NAME: HOMES OF MERIT   TRADE/MODEL: 28-6460   DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 5/24/2001.

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ALDRIDGE | PITE, LLP, Plaintiffs attorney, at 1615 South Congress Avenue, Suite 200, Delray Beach, FL 33445 (Phone Number: (561) 392-6391), within 30 days of the first date of publication of this notice, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

Dated on April 5, 2016.

J.K. IRBY

As Clerk of the Court

By:/s/Rebecca De la Rosa

Rebecca De la Rosa

As Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 & 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 01 2010 CA 000723, DIV. J

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2000-D ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-D,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

PAUL ROHAN AND VIVIENNE R. ROHAN, et al.

                Defendant(s).

_________________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 28, 2012, and entered in 01 2010 CA 000723, DIV. J of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2000-D ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-D is the Plaintiff and PAUL ROHAN; VIVIENNE R. ROHAN; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 N/K/A BILL ROHAN; UNKNOWN TENANT #2 N/K/A VIVIENNE R. ROHAN; WACHOVIA BANK, N.A. are the Defendant(s). J.K. Irby as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, Gainesville, FL 32601, at 11:00 AM, on May 03, 2016, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOTS 2 AND 4, OF BLOCK 1, RANGE 7, OF ELLIOT & L'ENGLE'S ADDITION TO GAINESVILLE, A SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK "J", PAGE 230 WITH A PARTIAL REPLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "A", PAGE 181, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

ALSO: A STRIP OF LAND 15 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE AFORESAID PARCEL, WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 1, RANGE 7, OF ELLIOT & L'ENGLE'S ADDITION TO GAINESVILLE, A SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK "J", PAGE 230 WITH A PARTIAL REPLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "A", PAGE 181, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND RUN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF N.E. 9TH AVENUE, 15 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF N.E. 6TH TERRACE; THENCE RUN SOUTH 100 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST 15 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID BOOK 1; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 1 A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

Property Address: 635 NE 9TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

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

Dated this 6th day of April, 2016.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ & SCHNEID, P.L.

Attorney for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Ave.,

Suite 100

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Facsimile: 561-997-6909

Service Email: mail@rasflaw.com

By: \S\Heather Itzkowitz

Heather Itzkowitz, Esquire

Florida Bar No. 118736

Communication Email: hitzkowitz@rasflaw.com

IMPORTANT

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired call 711.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 & 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

                                CASE NO. 01-2013-CA-002872

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.;

                                Plaintiff,

               

SALLIE A. SLORA, JACK CHITWOOD, ET.AL;

                                Defendants

               

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Order to Reschedule Foreclosure Sale dated February 8, 2016, in the above-styled cause, The Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, on April 28, 2016 at 11:00 am the following described property:

LOT THIRTY-ONE (31) OF WOOD MEADOWS, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "P", PAGE 80 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1996 SPRING HILL BY FLEETWOOD MOBILE HOME HAVING TITLE NUMBERS 71689373 AND 71689375 AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS GAFLT34A23934SH21 AND GAFLT34B23934SH21.

Property Address: 15511 NW 25TH TER, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609

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 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at interpreter@circuit8.org

WITNESS my hand on April 6, 2016.

/s/Keith Lehman

Keith Lehman, Esq.

FBN. 85111

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C.

100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: (954)-644-8704; Fax (954) 772-9601

ServiceFL@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

ServiceFL2@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 & 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 01 2013 CA 005365

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-OPT2 ,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

JASON C GREER, et al.

                Defendant(s).

___________________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 14, 2016, and entered in 01 2013 CA 005365 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-OPT2 is the Plaintiff and JASON C. GREER; PRIME LENDING, A PLAINS CAPITAL COMPANY, A TEXAS BANK SUBSIDIARY; NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC are the Defendant(s). J.K. Irby as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, Gainesville, FL 32601, at 11:00 AM, on May 17, 2016, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 20 OF IRONWOOD GOLF COURSE VILLAGE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK J, PAGE 43, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 4123 NE 17TH TER, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609

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 60 days after the sale.

Dated this 7th day of April, 2016.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ & SCHNEID, P.L.

Attorney for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Ave.,

Suite 100

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Facsimile: 561-997-6909

Service Email: mail@rasflaw.com

By:\S\Heather Itzkowitz

Heather Itzkowitz, Esquire

Florida Bar No. 118736

Communication Email: hitzkowitz@rasflaw.com

IMPORTANT

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired call 711.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 & 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

National Joint Powers Alliance

Invitation for Bid

Indefinite Quantity Construction Contract

The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) issues this Invitation For Bid (IFB) on behalf of, and to provide Indefinite Quantity Construction Contracting (IQCC) services to, all current and potential NJPA Members including all government agencies, education agencies to include colleges and universities, and non-profit agencies in the State of Florida. It is the intention of NJPA to award multiple contracts for general and underground construction services in the area. Each contract has an estimated annual value of $2,000,000 and the maximum term of the contract is three years.

IQCC is a construction contracting procurement system that provides facility owners access to competitively bid on-call contractors to provide immediate construction services over an extended period of time.

Intending bidders are required to attend one mandatory pre-bid seminar for the purpose of discussing the IQCC procurement system, the contract documents and bid forms. For your convenience, five separate pre-bid seminar opportunities will be held as follows:

5/3/16 10:00 amFlorida State College

North Campus

Building A, Room A-171

4501 Capper Rd.

Jacksonville, FL 32218

5/4/16 9:00 am    Seminole State College

Altamonte Springs Campus

Building A, Room 221

850 South SR 434

Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

5/4/16 2:00 pm   Hillsborough Community College

Ybor City Campus Training Center

Room 125

39 Columbia Dr.

Tampa, FL 33619

5/5/16 9:00 am    Florida SouthWestern State College

Lee Campus

Building U, Room U-106

8099 College Pkwy SW

Fort Myers, FL 33919

5/5/16 2:00 pm   City of Boca Raton Community Center

150 Crawford Blvd.

Boca Raton, FL 33432

Intending bidders can pre-register for the pre-bid seminar by visiting our website at http://www.njpacoop.org

/national-cooperative-

contract-solutions/eziqc-

construction/eziqc-pre-

bid-registration.

An electronic (CD) copy of the IFB Documents which include the instructions for submitting a bid and the bid documents may be obtained by letter of request to Joseph Morgan, NJPA, 202 12th Street NE, Staples, MN 56479, or by visiting our website at www.njpacoop.org/eziqc-

bid-document-request, selecting the desired bid documents from the drop down list and completing the requested information. All requests must include mailing address, email address, contact name and phone number. Bids are due by 4:30 pm CT on May 17, 2016 and will be opened at 9:00 am CT on May 18, 2016. IFB Documents will be available until May 13, 2016.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO.:01-2016-CP-188

In Re: The Estate of

SHARIN SEXTON LEE,            Deceased.            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of SHARIN SEXTON LEE, deceased, whose date of death was December 6, 2015, File Number 01-1016-CP-188 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 representatives attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is April 14, 2016.

Personal Representative:

AMANDA LYNN HALL

7320 N.W. 172nd Street

Alachua, FL 32615

Attorney for Personal Representative:           FOLDS & WALKER, LLC        ALLISON E. FOLDS, ESQ. FBN: 94337               L. ALISON WALKER, ESQ. FBN: 14313

527 East University Avenue               Gainesville, Florida 32601

(352) 372-1282

(352) 375-9960 (fax)                    (Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 &                 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

                                CASE NO. 012015CA002932

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BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-5CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5CB;

                                Plaintiff,

JOYCE F. DAVIS, ET.AL;

                                Defendants

               

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 1, 2016, in the above-styled cause, The Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, on April 28, 2016 at 11:00 am the following described property:

LOT FORTY-SEVEN (47), OF THE HAMMOCK, UNIT NO. 3, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "K", PAGE 97 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA..

Property Address: 9703 NW 62ND LANE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at interpreter@circuit8.org

WITNESS my hand on April 6, 2016.

/s/Keith Lehman

Keith Lehman, Esq.

FBN. 85111

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C.

100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: (954)-644-8704; Fax (954) 772-9601

ServiceFL@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

ServiceFL2@

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(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 & 21, 2016)

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted

40 Temp Farm Worker needed 5/20/16-7/1/16. Workers will plant, cultivate & harvest sweet potatoes. Workers may perform hand cultivation tasks, hand weeding & hoeing in the field, may aid in irrigation. Must have 3 months verifiable experience planting sweet potatoes on a commercial farm & affirmative verifiable job references. Random drug testing at employers expense. Guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools, supplies, equip. provided at no cost. Conditional housing provided for non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed to worker upon completion of 50% of contract, or earlier if appropriate. EOE. $10.69 /hr. Worksites in Chickasaw & Webster Co.s, MS. Report or send a resume to nearest FL Agency of Workforce Innovations office or call 325-955-2245 & ref. Job order #MS165716. T&P Harvesting LLC - Vardaman, MS

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted

11 Temp farmworkers needed 6/3/16-12/30/16. Workers will seed, set, cut, house, & strip tobacco; plant, cultivate & harvest soybeans, corn, wheat, hay & straw. Must have 3 months verifiable experience working tobacco & affirmative verifiable job references. Random drug testing at employer s expense. Guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Work tools, supplies & equipment provided at no cost. Conditional housing provided for non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed to worker upon completion of 50% of contract, or earlier, if appropriate. EOE $10.85/hr. Worksites in Graves Co KY. Report or send a resume to nearest local FL Agency of Workforce Innovations office or call 386-755-9026 & refer job 588450581. Carter Tobacco Farm-Mayfield, KY

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted

CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Apply at High Springs City Hall, 23718 West US HWY 27, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. Applications also available online at www.highsprings.us. Position opened until filled.

Service Worker I - Public Works/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

This is a full-time position involving utilities maintenance, primarily in wastewater. Work consists of semi-skilled and skilled repair and maintenance of the City's low pressure sewer collection system. Utilities personnel are subject to call back and are required to rotate on-call standby duty. HS diploma or GED; valid Fl DL required; and FL CDL class B required within 12 months of hire date. Experience in water and/or sewer utilities preferred. (Salary: 11.00 hourly, plus benefits)

Service Worker I - Water. General maintenance involving meter and water line maintenance, meter reading and other repair duties involved with the water system. Utilities personnel are subject to call back and are required to rotate on-call standby duty. High school graduation. Valid FL DL required, and FL CDL class B required within 12 months of hire date. (Salary: $11.00 hourly, plus benefits)

The City of High Springs is a Drug free workplace and EOE.

Successful applicants must undergo pre-employment physical and substance testing, and background investigation prior to final approval. All applications are subject to Florida Public Records Laws.

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted

Triple F Harvesting, LLC Must be 18 years or older. 120 Temporary workers needed in Alachua, Trenton, and Bell FL area from approximately May 15, 2016 June 30, 2016. WATERMELON   Perform manual labor to hand cut and pack watermelons. Use hand tools such as shears and knives. Duties also include cleaning, loading and unloading harvested products. Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel and quality to ensure correct processing and usage. Discard inferior or defective products and/or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing. Work in packing house. Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel. Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers. Measure, weigh and count products and materials. Examine and inspect containers, materials and products to ensure that packing specifications are met. Clean and maintain work areas. All tools, supplies and equipment provided at no cost to worker. Must assist with all Good Agricultural Practices policies. Perform prolonged bending, reaching, and lifting up to 60 lbs. Workers should expect periods of little/no work because of weather/crop/other conditions beyond the employers control. Proper work attire is required. Workers must wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, no shorts, hard sole shoes, preferably boots, no tennis shoes. Due to possible Date of Need changes, worker is required to purchase travel insurance if available. We will reimburse the worker for transportation cost (including travel insurance) and subsistence to the employers work site from the place of recruitment upon completion of 50 percent of the contract period. Transportation payment will be no less (and is not required to be more) than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved. If the employee is unable or unfit to perform the duties listed after the 14 day pretrial, the employee will receive warnings, hours may be reduced to the minimum allowed in the certified petition or terminated. A copy of the work contract or a copy of the ETA 790 in lieu of a work contract, and any modifications, will be provided to the worker on the day the work commences. Workers will be paid $10.70 per hr, three fourths guarantee, 35 hrs per week, housing, equipment and transportation provided at no cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each work day. We participate in the E-Verify program and workers must have valid identification for I-9 preparation when they report to begin work. Apply for this job at the State Workforce/Job Center office in your area, please call for the nearest office in your area FL 866-482-4473, AL 256-259-1835, GA 404-656-6000, MS 662-842-2175 using job # FL10195722.

EMPLOYMENT

Child Care

Attentive Childcare and Pre-K LLC. DCF License # F08AL0777. Family daycare and classroom centrally located across from Santa Fe High. Ages 0-5 years. All meals included. 7 am - 6:30 pm.

Lots of toys and love,

18 yrs experience, personalized care.

Call Sue 386-418-0682

MERCHANDISE

Auctions

On Site Auction Sat. April 23rd @ 10 a.m. Between: Lake City/Ft. White Hwy 47 & Elim Church Rd. auctionzip.com #20822 Complete Estate Civil War Trains & Books, Indian Artifacts, Glass, Furn., Appliances, Tools, 10% B.P. 352-258-0604 - R. Williams Au 437/AB 3447

LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

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 Eden Michele Salon located at 1215 NW 14th Avenue in the County of Alachua, in the City of Gainesville, Florida 32601 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Gainesville, Florida, this 14th day of April, 2016. Eden Michele Salon and Spa, LLC

(Published: Alachua County Today Apr. 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

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 Fruitful Spirit located at 19820 NW 231st Dr., Apt. 12 in the County of Alachua, in the City of High Springs, Florida 32643 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Alachua, Florida, this 8th day of April, 2016. Nafashia Hyche

(Published: Alachua County Today Apr. 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

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 Savannah, with a mailing address of 316 SW 62nd Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32607-2009, and a principal office located in Alachua County, intends to register the said name with the FL Dept. of State, Div. of Corps., Tallahassee, FL. Owner: Avanath Fairmont Oaks, LLC

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue part IV of Chapter 83 Florida Statues Self-Storage Facility Act

that the undersigned will be by Reserved Public Sale and, sell for cash to the highest bidder, at

                                               Tower Hill Storage

6800 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, at 10:00 AM on May 13th, 2016

Following are Contents Given to us by Tenant:

Unit #F030 Belonging to Jasmine A. Clark

Containing: Household Items

Unit #C067 Belonging to Handy Ford

Containing: Boxes, Tools

Unit #C004 Belonging to Rachel D. Freeman

Containing: Furniture, boxes

Unit#H145 Belonging to Johnta James

Containing: clothes, finance

Unit #C049 Belonging to Marie Molinaro

Containing: Household Items

Unit#A027 Belonging to Linda Morris

Containing: Furniture and Household Goods in Boxes

Unit#B020 Belonging to Todd A. Welch

Containing: clothes, electronics, housegoods, domestics, Plastic totes

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21 & 28, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Elite Auto Center of Gainesville, Inc. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 05/10/2016 10:00 am at 4215 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. Elite Auto Center of Gainesville, Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

1G6DW69Y8G9715774 1986 CADILLAC 1GCEK19T3YE135197 2000 CHEVROLET 1HGCM66545A017443 2005 HONDA JN1CA31D4YT528201 2000 NISSAN 4T1BE32K12U051184 2002 TOYOTA JTKDE177550013435 2005 TOYOTA

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

The following vehicle will be sold at public sale, per Fl Stat 713.585 at 10:00 AM on May 10, 2016 at Bill's Low Cost Transmission & Automotive Repair Inc,

1883 N Main St, Gainesville FL 32609, phone 352-367-2500 to satisfy a lien against said vehicles for labor, services and storage charges. No titles, as is, cash only. 2002 Toyota Camry, 4D, VIN

4T1BE32KX2U525522. Cash sum to redeem vehicle $4518.37. Notice to owner or lien holder as to right to a hearing prior to sale date by filing with

the clerk of court and to recover vehicle by posting bond in accordance with FL Stat 559.917. Proceeds from sale in excess of lien amount will be deposited with the clerk of court. Interested parties, contact State Filing Service 772-595-9555.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 01-2016 -CP-00641

IN RE THE ESTATE OF:

LEO L. GAGLIARDI,           deceased.                            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of LEO L. GAGLIARDI, deceased, whose date of death was January 1, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and attorney for the personal representative are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent must file their claims with this Court AS PROVIDED BY LAW WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE OR WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS the 21st day of April, 2016.

                                Personal Representative

VERONICA M. JASPER

908 SE 6 Avenue

Gainesville, FL 32601

Attorney for Personal Representative

BRUCE E. HOFFMAN,

3400 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32609 (352) 373-2411

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21 &           28, 2016)                 

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO. 012014CA001804

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PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION;             

Plaintiff,

vs.

BOBBY BOYD, ET.AL;

Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in accordance with the Order to Reschedule Foreclosure Sale dated February 15, 2016 entered in Civil Case No. 012014CA001804

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff and BOBBY BOYD, ET. AL are defendant(s), The clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 45, FLORIDA STATUTES, AT 11:00 AM , May 10, 2016 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:

THE EAST 130 FEET OF THE WEST 700 FEET OF THE NORTH 110 FEET OF THE SOUTH 160 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 19 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE SAME BEING DESIGNATED AS PARCEL NO. 24 LITTLEWOOD ESTATES ACCORDING TO AN UNRECORDED PLAT OR SURVEY THEREOF.

Property Address: 801 NW 37TH TERRACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

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 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.  

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

DATED this 15th day of April, 2016.

/s/Keith Lehman

Keith Lehman, Esq.

FBN. 85111

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C.

100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: (954)-644-8704; Fax (954) 772-9601

ServiceFL@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

ServiceFL2@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21 & 28, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO: 2015-CA-1286

          

Plaintiff

                                           BARBARA ELLIS                                              

vs.

JAY A. WICKS, RONALD

WILSON, and CARRIE A.

McEACHIN

          

Defendants

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to this Courts order, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at THE ALACHUA COUNTY FAMILY CIVIL JUSTICE CENTER, 201 E University Ave. in Gainesville, Florida at 11:00 A.M. on June 21, 2016 the following described property:

NOTE: see attached Exhibit A

NOTE: The sale will be held online at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com at the prescribed time. Bidders interested in participating must register and establish a bidder account at www.alachua.

realforclose.com.

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS, MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY.

Dated: March 31, 2016

                                           Thomas R. Weller, Esq.

Attorney for Plaintiff

23327 N.W. County Road 236          

Suite 50

High Springs, FL 32643

(386) 454-3163

thomaswellerattorney

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EXHIBIT A

A tract of land situated in Section 28, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida, said tract of land being more particularly described as follows:

Commence at the SW corner of the SE of the NE of the aforementioned Section 28, Township 7 South, Range 17 East, for the Point of Beginning and run North 03 09 27 West, along the West line of said SE of the NE , a distance of 150.00 feet to the Southerly right of way line of Osceola Street (50 foot right of way), as per plat recorded in Plat Book A, Page 168 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida; thence run North 86, 53, 25 East, along said Southerly right of way line and parallel with the South line of said SE of the NE , a distance of 206.17 feet to the Westerly right of way line of the public road leading to the Old Dunagan Bridge formerly known as Columbia Boulevard (66 foot right of way), said Westerly right of way line being a curve concave Easterly, said curve having a radius of 282.40 feet, a central angle of 21, 25, 03, and a chord bearing and distance of South 20, 46, 25 East, 104.95 feet respectively; thence run Southeasterly with said curve and along said right of way line, an arc length of 105.56 feet to the North line of Lot Three (3), of Block Thirty-six (36), of Riverview Subdivision as per plat recorded in Plat Book A, Page 168; thence run South 86, 53, 25 West, along said North line of Lot Three (3), a distance of 117.93 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot Three (3); thence run South 03, 09, 27 East, along the West line of said Lot Three (3), a distance of 50.00 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot Three (3); thence run North 86, 53, 25 East, along the South line of said Lot Three (3) and along the South line of the aforementioned SE of the NE of Section 28, a distance of 149.74 feet to the Westerly right of way line of said Columbia Boulevard; thence run South 36, 46, 00 East, along said Westerly right of way line, a distance of 216.00 feet; thence run South 86, 53, 25 West, parallel with said South line of the SE of the NE a distance of 389.30 feet to the West line of the NE of the SE of Section 28; thence run North 03, 09, 26 West, along said West line, a distance of 179.80 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Together with a 1977 Hillcrest Vin #02611086K, located on subject property.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 & 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Personal and household goods belonging to the following will be sold in a public sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Alachua Self Storage, 14024 N.W. US Hwy 441, Alachua. Payment must be made in cash. Alachua Self Storage reserves the right to bid.

Amy Beville Unit #215

Arthur Lang Unit #720

Charles Campbell

Unit #242

Charles Campbell

Unit #245

Charles Campbell

Unit #253

Cindy Williams Unit #134

Diane Parrish Unit #464

Dion Evely Unit #264

Isaiah Grimes Unit #206

Joe Weber Unit #424

Leaf Song Blanchard

Unit #618

Monty Williams Unit #207

Ryan Miller Unit #411

Sandi Reveille Unit #565

Sharee Presley Unit #122

Shawn Bethoulle

Unit #127

Shellene Tallman

Unit #457

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21 & 28, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO.: 012014CA003762

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NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC,

Plaintiff,

VS.

THE ESTATE OF JAMES DIXON, SR. A/K/A JAMES DIXON, DECEASED; et al.,

Defendant(s).

____________________/               

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:Shirline Able Last Known Residence: 2981 SE 20th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641

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

LOTS 1 AND 34, OF TOWN OF FAIRBANKS, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK S, PAGES 46 AND 47, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA. LESS AND EXCEPT THOSE PORTIONS OF OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 307, PAGE 511, AND OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 570, PAGE 195, LYING AND BEING IN LOTS 1 AND 34.

MANUFACTURER'S SERIAL #(S) VIN # (S): GMHGA620O101883BA - HUD CERTIFICATION LABEL #(S): GEO1316119 & GEO131161120 - MANUFACTURER'S NAME: HOMES OF MERIT   TRADE/MODEL: 28-6460   DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 5/24/2001.

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ALDRIDGE | PITE, LLP, Plaintiffs attorney, at 1615 South Congress Avenue, Suite 200, Delray Beach, FL 33445 (Phone Number: (561) 392-6391), within 30 days of the first date of publication of this notice, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

Dated on April 5, 2016.

J.K. IRBY

As Clerk of the Court

By:/s/Rebecca De la Rosa

Rebecca De la Rosa

As Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 & 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 01 2010 CA 000723, DIV. J

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2000-D ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-D,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

PAUL ROHAN AND VIVIENNE R. ROHAN, et al.

                Defendant(s).

_________________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 28, 2012, and entered in 01 2010 CA 000723, DIV. J of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2000-D ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-D is the Plaintiff and PAUL ROHAN; VIVIENNE R. ROHAN; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 N/K/A BILL ROHAN; UNKNOWN TENANT #2 N/K/A VIVIENNE R. ROHAN; WACHOVIA BANK, N.A. are the Defendant(s). J.K. Irby as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, Gainesville, FL 32601, at 11:00 AM, on May 03, 2016, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOTS 2 AND 4, OF BLOCK 1, RANGE 7, OF ELLIOT & L'ENGLE'S ADDITION TO GAINESVILLE, A SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK "J", PAGE 230 WITH A PARTIAL REPLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "A", PAGE 181, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

ALSO: A STRIP OF LAND 15 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE AFORESAID PARCEL, WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 1, RANGE 7, OF ELLIOT & L'ENGLE'S ADDITION TO GAINESVILLE, A SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK "J", PAGE 230 WITH A PARTIAL REPLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "A", PAGE 181, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND RUN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF N.E. 9TH AVENUE, 15 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF N.E. 6TH TERRACE; THENCE RUN SOUTH 100 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST 15 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID BOOK 1; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 1 A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

Property Address: 635 NE 9TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

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

Dated this 6th day of April, 2016.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ & SCHNEID, P.L.

Attorney for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Ave.,

Suite 100

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Facsimile: 561-997-6909

Service Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

By: \S\Heather Itzkowitz

Heather Itzkowitz, Esquire

Florida Bar No. 118736

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IMPORTANT

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired call 711.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 & 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

                                CASE NO. 01-2013-CA-002872

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.;

                                Plaintiff,

               

SALLIE A. SLORA, JACK CHITWOOD, ET.AL;

                                Defendants

               

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Order to Reschedule Foreclosure Sale dated February 8, 2016, in the above-styled cause, The Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, on April 28, 2016 at 11:00 am the following described property:

LOT THIRTY-ONE (31) OF WOOD MEADOWS, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "P", PAGE 80 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1996 SPRING HILL BY FLEETWOOD MOBILE HOME HAVING TITLE NUMBERS 71689373 AND 71689375 AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS GAFLT34A23934SH21 AND GAFLT34B23934SH21.

Property Address: 15511 NW 25TH TER, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609

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 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

WITNESS my hand on April 6, 2016.

/s/Keith Lehman

Keith Lehman, Esq.

FBN. 85111

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C.

100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: (954)-644-8704; Fax (954) 772-9601

ServiceFL@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

ServiceFL2@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 & 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 01 2013 CA 005365

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-OPT2 ,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

JASON C GREER, et al.

                Defendant(s).

___________________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 14, 2016, and entered in 01 2013 CA 005365 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-OPT2 is the Plaintiff and JASON C. GREER; PRIME LENDING, A PLAINS CAPITAL COMPANY, A TEXAS BANK SUBSIDIARY; NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC are the Defendant(s). J.K. Irby as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, Gainesville, FL 32601, at 11:00 AM, on May 17, 2016, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 20 OF IRONWOOD GOLF COURSE VILLAGE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK J, PAGE 43, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 4123 NE 17TH TER, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609

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 60 days after the sale.

Dated this 7th day of April, 2016.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ & SCHNEID, P.L.

Attorney for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Ave.,

Suite 100

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Facsimile: 561-997-6909

Service Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

By:\S\Heather Itzkowitz

Heather Itzkowitz, Esquire

Florida Bar No. 118736

Communication Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

IMPORTANT

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired call 711.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 & 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

National Joint Powers Alliance

Invitation for Bid

Indefinite Quantity Construction Contract

The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) issues this Invitation For Bid (IFB) on behalf of, and to provide Indefinite Quantity Construction Contracting (IQCC) services to, all current and potential NJPA Members including all government agencies, education agencies to include colleges and universities, and non-profit agencies in the State of Florida. It is the intention of NJPA to award multiple contracts for general and underground construction services in the area. Each contract has an estimated annual value of $2,000,000 and the maximum term of the contract is three years.

IQCC is a construction contracting procurement system that provides facility owners access to competitively bid on-call contractors to provide immediate construction services over an extended period of time.

Intending bidders are required to attend one mandatory pre-bid seminar for the purpose of discussing the IQCC procurement system, the contract documents and bid forms. For your convenience, five separate pre-bid seminar opportunities will be held as follows:

5/3/16 10:00 amFlorida State College

North Campus

Building A, Room A-171

4501 Capper Rd.

Jacksonville, FL 32218

5/4/16 9:00 am    Seminole State College

Altamonte Springs Campus

Building A, Room 221

850 South SR 434

Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

5/4/16 2:00 pm   Hillsborough Community College

Ybor City Campus Training Center

Room 125

39 Columbia Dr.

Tampa, FL 33619

5/5/16 9:00 am    Florida SouthWestern State College

Lee Campus

Building U, Room U-106

8099 College Pkwy SW

Fort Myers, FL 33919

5/5/16 2:00 pm   City of Boca Raton Community Center

150 Crawford Blvd.

Boca Raton, FL 33432

Intending bidders can pre-register for the pre-bid seminar by visiting our website at http://www.njpacoop.org

/national-cooperative-

contract-solutions/eziqc-

construction/eziqc-pre-

bid-registration.

An electronic (CD) copy of the IFB Documents which include the instructions for submitting a bid and the bid documents may be obtained by letter of request to Joseph Morgan, NJPA, 202 12th Street NE, Staples, MN 56479, or by visiting our website at www.njpacoop.org/eziqc-

bid-document-request, selecting the desired bid documents from the drop down list and completing the requested information. All requests must include mailing address, email address, contact name and phone number. Bids are due by 4:30 pm CT on May 17, 2016 and will be opened at 9:00 am CT on May 18, 2016. IFB Documents will be available until May 13, 2016.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO.:01-2016-CP-188

In Re: The Estate of

SHARIN SEXTON LEE,            Deceased.            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of SHARIN SEXTON LEE, deceased, whose date of death was December 6, 2015, File Number 01-1016-CP-188 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 representatives attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate on whom a copy of this notice has been served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is April 14, 2016.

Personal Representative:

AMANDA LYNN HALL

7320 N.W. 172nd Street

Alachua, FL 32615

Attorney for Personal Representative:           FOLDS & WALKER, LLC        ALLISON E. FOLDS, ESQ. FBN: 94337               L. ALISON WALKER, ESQ. FBN: 14313

527 East University Avenue               Gainesville, Florida 32601

(352) 372-1282

(352) 375-9960 (fax)                    (Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 &                 21, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

                                CASE NO. 012015CA002932

XXXXXX

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-5CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5CB;

                                Plaintiff,

JOYCE F. DAVIS, ET.AL;

                                Defendants

               

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 1, 2016, in the above-styled cause, The Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, on April 28, 2016 at 11:00 am the following described property:

LOT FORTY-SEVEN (47), OF THE HAMMOCK, UNIT NO. 3, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "K", PAGE 97 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA..

Property Address: 9703 NW 62ND LANE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

WITNESS my hand on April 6, 2016.

/s/Keith Lehman

Keith Lehman, Esq.

FBN. 85111

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C.

100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: (954)-644-8704; Fax (954) 772-9601

ServiceFL@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

ServiceFL2@

mlg-defaultlaw.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 14 & 21, 2016)

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted

40 Temp Farm Worker needed 5/20/16-7/1/16. Workers will plant, cultivate & harvest sweet potatoes. Workers may perform hand cultivation tasks, hand weeding & hoeing in the field, may aid in irrigation. Must have 3 months verifiable experience planting sweet potatoes on a commercial farm & affirmative verifiable job references. Random drug testing at employers expense. Guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools, supplies, equip. provided at no cost. Conditional housing provided for non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed to worker upon completion of 50% of contract, or earlier if appropriate. EOE. $10.69 /hr. Worksites in Chickasaw & Webster Co.s, MS. Report or send a resume to nearest FL Agency of Workforce Innovations office or call 325-955-2245 & ref. Job order #MS165716. T&P Harvesting LLC - Vardaman, MS

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted

11 Temp farmworkers needed 6/3/16-12/30/16. Workers will seed, set, cut, house, & strip tobacco; plant, cultivate & harvest soybeans, corn, wheat, hay & straw. Must have 3 months verifiable experience working tobacco & affirmative verifiable job references. Random drug testing at employer s expense. Guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Work tools, supplies & equipment provided at no cost. Conditional housing provided for non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed to worker upon completion of 50% of contract, or earlier, if appropriate. EOE $10.85/hr. Worksites in Graves Co KY. Report or send a resume to nearest local FL Agency of Workforce Innovations office or call 386-755-9026 & refer job 588450581. Carter Tobacco Farm-Mayfield, KY

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted

CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Apply at High Springs City Hall, 23718 West US HWY 27, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. Applications also available online at www.highsprings.us. Position opened until filled.

Service Worker I - Public Works/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

This is a full-time position involving utilities maintenance, primarily in wastewater. Work consists of semi-skilled and skilled repair and maintenance of the City's low pressure sewer collection system. Utilities personnel are subject to call back and are required to rotate on-call standby duty. HS diploma or GED; valid Fl DL required; and FL CDL class B required within 12 months of hire date. Experience in water and/or sewer utilities preferred. (Salary: 11.00 hourly, plus benefits)

Service Worker I - Water. General maintenance involving meter and water line maintenance, meter reading and other repair duties involved with the water system. Utilities personnel are subject to call back and are required to rotate on-call standby duty. High school graduation. Valid FL DL required, and FL CDL class B required within 12 months of hire date. (Salary: $11.00 hourly, plus benefits)

The City of High Springs is a Drug free workplace and EOE.

Successful applicants must undergo pre-employment physical and substance testing, and background investigation prior to final approval. All applications are subject to Florida Public Records Laws.

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted

Triple F Harvesting, LLC Must be 18 years or older. 120 Temporary workers needed in Alachua, Trenton, and Bell FL area from approximately May 15, 2016 June 30, 2016. WATERMELON   Perform manual labor to hand cut and pack watermelons. Use hand tools such as shears and knives. Duties also include cleaning, loading and unloading harvested products. Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel and quality to ensure correct processing and usage. Discard inferior or defective products and/or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing. Work in packing house. Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel. Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers. Measure, weigh and count products and materials. Examine and inspect containers, materials and products to ensure that packing specifications are met. Clean and maintain work areas. All tools, supplies and equipment provided at no cost to worker. Must assist with all Good Agricultural Practices policies. Perform prolonged bending, reaching, and lifting up to 60 lbs. Workers should expect periods of little/no work because of weather/crop/other conditions beyond the employers control. Proper work attire is required. Workers must wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, no shorts, hard sole shoes, preferably boots, no tennis shoes. Due to possible Date of Need changes, worker is required to purchase travel insurance if available. We will reimburse the worker for transportation cost (including travel insurance) and subsistence to the employers work site from the place of recruitment upon completion of 50 percent of the contract period. Transportation payment will be no less (and is not required to be more) than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved. If the employee is unable or unfit to perform the duties listed after the 14 day pretrial, the employee will receive warnings, hours may be reduced to the minimum allowed in the certified petition or terminated. A copy of the work contract or a copy of the ETA 790 in lieu of a work contract, and any modifications, will be provided to the worker on the day the work commences. Workers will be paid $10.70 per hr, three fourths guarantee, 35 hrs per week, housing, equipment and transportation provided at no cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each work day. We participate in the E-Verify program and workers must have valid identification for I-9 preparation when they report to begin work. Apply for this job at the State Workforce/Job Center office in your area, please call for the nearest office in your area FL 866-482-4473, AL 256-259-1835, GA 404-656-6000, MS 662-842-2175 using job # FL10195722.

EMPLOYMENT

Child Care

Attentive Childcare and Pre-K LLC. DCF License # F08AL0777. Family daycare and classroom centrally located across from Santa Fe High. Ages 0-5 years. All meals included. 7 am - 6:30 pm.

Lots of toys and love,

18 yrs experience, personalized care.

Call Sue 386-418-0682

MERCHANDISE

Auctions

On Site Auction Sat. April 23rd @ 10 a.m. Between: Lake City/Ft. White Hwy 47 & Elim Church Rd. auctionzip.com #20822 Complete Estate Civil War Trains & Books, Indian Artifacts, Glass, Furn., Appliances, Tools, 10% B.P. 352-258-0604 - R. Williams Au 437/AB 3447