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NEWBERRY - The Newberry Spring Festival, held on April 6, 2024, in historic downtown Newberry, was bustling with excitement as festivalgoers enjoyed live music, food trucks and the more than 150 assorted vendors.  

Weather for the event could not have been better with crisp, sunny blue skies as the backdrop for Saturday's festival.  The annual event is hosted by the Newberry Main Street Organization and attracts thousands of people from near and far.

There was a little something for everyone, including a petting zoo and an interactive audience kid's show.

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ALACHUA ‒ In a heartening display of community pride, the Alachua City Commission came together on March 25, 2024 to acknowledge and commend businesses and individuals who generously donated funds and goods to support the City sponsored Alachua Youth Council project, “Restoring Dignity – One Wellness Packet at a Time.”

Conducted in late fall to early winter 2023, the effort was an initiative spearheaded by student members of the Alachua Youth Council (YAC) that aimed to provide basic hygiene supplies and support to their fellow students at Santa Fe High School.

The local group of concerned and community-minded high school students discovered an unmet need among their fellow students at Santa Fe High School. In cooperation with the school nurse, the YAC learned there were students coming to school who were in need of basic hygiene supplies.

YAC members devised a plan to elicit help from the community to collect items most in need. The group organized “Restoring Dignity – One Wellness Packet at a Time,” a collection drive for items such as deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap, underwear and socks.

A number of businesses established drop off locations for donated supplies, and many businesses and individuals donated both goods and money to support the students in the effort.

On March 25, YAC members Selina Liu and Abby Bloomer presented certificates of appreciation to project partners. Among the notable contributors recognized were:

  • Alachua City Hall
  • Alachua Family Eye Care
  • Decades on Main (High Springs)
  • Dollar General Distribution Center
  • Douglas M. Adel, DDS, P.A. (Alachua)
  • China Express (Alachua)
  • Great Clips (Alachua)
  • HCA Florida Hospital (Gainesville)
  • Hitchcock’s Markets Pharmacy Desk (Alachua)
  • Infinite Wellness Gym (Alachua)
  • Joe Hancock
  • Kelly’s Kreations
  • Marian Rush of City of Alachua
  • Mitch Glaeser of San Felasco Tech City
  • New York Pizza Plus (Rolling Oaks Plaza)
  • O2B Kids (Alachua)
  • Okito America
  • Paradise United Methodist Church
  • Publix (Alachua)
  • River of Life Church
  • Paul AME Church
  • Santa Fe High School Guidance Office (Alachua)
  • The Healing House
  • Tony & Al’s Deli (Alachua)
  • Walgreens (Alachua)

The YAC serves as advocates for issues and initiatives to positively impact the lives of youth, discusses issues and offers suggestions for improvement to benefit youth in the community.

YAC members must be enrolled in a public school, private school or a home education program within the City of Alachua in grades nine through 12 or must be a City of Alachua resident enrolled in a public school, private school or a home education program in grades nine through 12 that is not within the City of Alachua's corporate limits.

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HIGH SPRINGS ‒ The City of High Springs has hired Jeremy Marshall as the new city manager. The High Springs City Commission held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, and finalized an employment agreement with Marshall by unanimous vote. The appointment of Marshall comes after a search process led by the City Commission, which included input from community members and evaluations of candidates' qualifications and experiences.

jeremy marshallThe six-page employment agreement is for an initial period of one year beginning on April 8, 2024 and ending on April 7, 2025. The agreement stipulates that it will automatically be renewed for successive one-year terms unless notice to terminate is given at least 90 days prior to the end of the contract term.

Marshall’s base salary is set at $112,500 annually, which the Commission may vote to increase at any time, based on their evaluation of his job performance. He is guaranteed to receive any annual cost of living adjustments given to all employees.

According to his contract, he is indemnified against any lawsuits or legal actions.

The City will pay for all of his professional dues and subscriptions, including travel expenses for conferences, short courses, seminars and other expenses associated with his professional development.

As an automobile allowance, Marshall will receive $3,900 annually or $325 monthly. He is responsible for his own automobile insurance costs and he is required to keep insurance coverage on his vehicle.

The City will also pay for his computer and other necessary equipment and supplies, including an $85 monthly cell phone allowance.

The contract stipulates that no other expenses will be paid without approval by the Commission.

Marshall will be expected to attend all Regular and Special Commission Meetings and workshops.

He will receive retirement benefits, and he has a few options to choose from. The City will pay for his health insurance coverage.

Marshall’s contract begins with 240 hours of paid time off which increases by 9.23 hours per pay period. He may accrue up to 800 hours.

The contract specifies that Marshall serves at the pleasure of the Commission. He may be terminated “without cause” at any time, in which case he would receive 12 weeks of pay and benefits, plus whatever paid time off he has accumulated, not to exceed 20 weeks total.

If his employment is terminated for misconduct or a crime, he will not receive any additional pay or benefits.

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

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ALACHUA – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) apprehended a man suspected of being involved in multiple criminal activities, including influencing children to engage in delinquent behavior, drug possession, and driving with a suspended license.

Gilbert JeanOn Saturday, April 6, 2024, an FHP officer conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet van on U.S. Highway 441 and Northwest 89th Street in Alachua. A 36-year-old man from Seminole County was driving with a suspended driver’s license. The stop was made after the officer determined that the license plate and tag were owned by a Gilbert Jean, who did not have a valid license.

The officer noted the smell of marijuana when approaching Jean and learned that he did not have a medical marijuana card. Jean initially said there was nothing illegal in the car but later stated there was some marijuana in the vehicle. The officer noted a young child in the back of the van and asked him to exit the car.

Based on probable cause, the officer searched and located approximately 18 grams of marijuana in a backpack in the front passenger seat, behind the radio, and a scale inside of a black bag next to Jean’s driver’s seat. A THC pen was also located inside the center of the vehicle next to Jean’s driver’s license.

Additionally, the officer discovered that Jean transported four juveniles from the Orlando area to Alachua County to use them to request money from people for a fraudulent nonprofit organization, “Awareness Youth.”

The children were later located by other assisting FHP troopers in separate locations and had been left unattended to roam the streets asking for money under Jean’s instruction. It was later disclosed that the children kept $4 for every $10 they obtained.

Jean was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, drug possession and driving with a suspended license. He has had 15 prior suspensions.

According to the FHP report, further investigation is pending with Florida Department of Law Enforcement and other multi-agency task forces.

Jean was arrested and transported to the Alachua County Jail with a $76,000 bond.

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NEWBERRY ‒ Commissioners in the City of Newberry received their annual audit report for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2023.  The City had one finding in each the City audit and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) audit. 

The audit was presented by Barbara Boyd, a partner at Purvis Gray, the City’s contracted audit firm. 

This is the first year that the City has had its CRA separately audited.  The special review was triggered by a statewide law requiring such an audit in any year when the CRA has had $100,000 or more in either expenditures or revenues. 

Newberry received an unmodified opinion, the highest level of assurance auditors provide.

Auditors reviewed internal controls to determine if there are material deficiencies, finding none.  Internal controls are measures taken by the City to ensure the integrity of the city’s finances and transactions, such as requiring multiple signatures on checks, oversight of accounts, and the division of responsibilities across multiple personnel to improve transparency and oversight.

Boyd said the City’s local government investment policies materially complied with Florida law.

Because the City had more than $750,000 in grant funds, Purvis Gray also performed a State single audit to ensure that the City complied with the requirements of major grant programs, finding no internal control issues with respect to those funds.

The only issues cited by auditors centered on the City’s building permit process.  As the pace of growth in Newberry has continued to rise, so too have the number of building permits being issued.  In auditing the building permit process, Boyd said of the building permit packages “tested,” auditors found two building permits with incorrect rate type, while another permit had the incorrect valuation, which is used to determine the permit amount.

Boyd said while none of those issues caused any material misstatement, Purvis Gray makes a recommendation that the City’s management go back and evaluate the building permitting process to make sure sound policies and procedures are in place to prevent discrepancies.  

For the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the results were similar to the City’s general audit, garnering a “clean” opinion.  The only issue found during the audit process of the CRA related to the timely transmittal of its budget to the County.  The CRA is funded by tax increment financing from taxes returned to the CRA in part by the County and in part by the City.  Boyd said the City should submit its budget for the CRA to the County within 10 days after its adoption and within 10 days after any amendment to the budget.

The City’s total revenues and expenditures were both up about $1.1 million.  The primary drivers behind increased revenues for the year ending Sept. 30, 2023 was increased property values, a significant uptick in building permit fees, and additional interest income as a result of the City’s investment policies.  As for expenditures, the primary reason for the increase from the prior year to last year was an increase in the number of personnel as well as pay adjustments following a pay study.

City Manager Mike New lauded Assistant City Manager Dallas Lee and his team for keeping the City in compliance while continued growth increase opportunities for missteps.

Also during the April 8 meeting, the Newberry commissioners adopted an investment policy codifying the City’s current investment plan and allow the additional investment of surplus funds as permitted by Florida law.  The objective of the policy is to build the confidence of debtholders for improved bond issuance terms as the City embarks on major projects, including the construction of new City Hall facilities.

The Commission authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Coleman Construction to pave a new parking lot at the Easton Sports Complex.  The majority of the 42 new paved parking spaces will be located directly in front of the Easton Sports Complex.  The project also includes 64 new “stabilized” grass spaces in addition to stormwater improvements to deal with new runoff generated by the paved parking surfaces.  The total cost of the project is estimated at $581,000.  The project will be funded by nearly $448,000 in Wild Spaces Public Places sales tax funds and another $133,000 from the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners.  In addition to the parking project, the City is planning to construct a new gymnasium at the Easton site.

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ALACHUA ‒ In a decisive move toward fortifying emergency response capabilities, the City of Alachua is entering into an agreement with Alachua County for public safety radio services.

Previously, public safety radio services (PSRS) county-wide have been provided by GRUCom, the communications arm of Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU).

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners recently purchased the radio system previously owned by GRUCom. This has resulted in a more equitable share among the 10 partner agency system users, including the Alachua Police Department.

All local law enforcement agencies, fire rescue agencies, and some local municipal and federal agencies utilize the public safety radio system, also known as the trunked radio system (TRS) that until recently, has been wholly owned and operated by GRUCom. Having access to the PSRS allows for communication with the Combined Communications Center, which provides countywide dispatch services and allows for the efficient operation of local governments which use the PSRS.

Alachua Commissioner Jennifer Blalock made a motion to approve the agreement and Vice Mayor Dayna Miller provided the second. The measure passed by a unanimous vote of the Commission.

After the purchase, all partner agencies, including the Alachua Police Department, received new user agreements. Under the new agreement, the City of Alachua will pay Alachua County a total $84,084 annually for a period of five years. This annual payment will be made in 12 monthly installments of $7,007. After five years, the agreement will be renegotiated.

The City of Alachua is responsible for the purchase of radios and any required upgrades or reprogramming will also be the responsibility of the City of Alachua.

The agreement was effective Jan. 1, 2024 and will renew annually on Oct. 1, unless terminated by the parties.

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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

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 012016CA000783

XXXXXX

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY,

Plaintiff,

vs.

MIGUEL A. TRUNZO AND AMELIA I. TRUNZO. et. al.

               

Defendant(s),

__________________/

NOTICE OF ACTION - CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

TO: MIGUEL A. TRUNZO and AMELIA I. TRUNZO.

whose residence is unknown and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property:

LOT 74, MEADOWS OF KANAPAHA PHASE 2, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGES 35 THROUGH 41, INCLUSIVE OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on counsel for Plaintiff, whose address is 6409 Congress Avenue, Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 on or before (30 days from Date of First Publication of this Notice) and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition filed herein.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court at County, Florida, this 4th April, 2016.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

BY:/s/Rebecca De la Rosa

Rebecca De la Rosa

DEPUTY CLERK

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 12 & 19, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO: 2015-CA-002406

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE3,

                                Plaintiff 

MELISSA C. PAPA; ET. AL.,

               

Defendant(s),                       

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F.S. CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 19, 2016, in the above-styled cause, the Clerk of Circuit Court, J. K. Irby, shall sell the subject property at public sale on the 1st day of September, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., to the highest and best bidder for cash, at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com for the following described property:

LOT SEVEN (7) OF HIGHLAND COURT, UNIT NO. 7, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 'E', PAGE 78 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property address: 1318 NORTHEAST 14TH ST., GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 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: May 3, 2016.

PEARSON BITMAN LLP

/s/ Nicole D. McKee            Nicole D. McKee, Esquire

Florida Bar No.: 118804

nmckee@

pearsonbitman.com

485 N. Keller Road,

Suite 401

Maitland, Florida 32751

Telephone:

(407) 647-0090

Facsimile:  

(407) 647-0092

Attorney for Plaintiff

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 5 & 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in the 100-Year

Floodplain and Wetland

Date: May 12, 2016

Name of Responsible Entity: City of Hawthorne

Address: 6700 SE 221st Street

Hawthorne, FL 32640-1270

Telephone Number:

(352) 481-2432

To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals

This is to give notice that the City of Hawthorne has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and/or wetland will have on the environment.

The City of Hawthorne intends to undertake a project to be funded by a Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The proposed project includes the following activities:

Activities:

Service Area #1 Central Hawthorne Water Line Replacement Service Area:

03J Water Line Improvements The Central Hawthorne Water Line Replacement Service Area in the City of Hawthorne experiences frequent pipe breaks and water outages. The existing pipes in the service area are made of substandard material that do not meet current potable water main standards. Also, most of the valves in the area do not work properly which makes repairing the water mains more difficult. The activity in this service area involves the replacement of the existing potable water lines in the service area with new two inch (2), six inch (6), and ten inch (10) PVC water lines. Approximately six hundred linear feet (600) of two inch (2), thirty-eight hundred linear feet (3,800) of six inch (6) and twenty-nine hundred feet (2,900) of ten inch (10) water lines will be replaced. A total of seven thousand three hundred (7,300) linear feet of replacement potable water lines will be installed. The installation of the new water lines will include all components, including fire hydrants and shut off valves required for a complete installation.

The scope of work to be carried out in Service Area #1 is as follows:

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 69th Avenue between Southeast 218th Street on the west and Southeast 221st Street on the east with ten inch (10) PVC water lines, a distance of 1,100 linear feet;

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 65th Avenue between Southeast 218th Street on the west and Southeast 219th Terrace on the east with ten inch (10) PVC water lines, a distance of 500 linear feet;

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 218th Street between Southeast 65th Avenue on the north and Southeast 69th Avenue on the south with six inch (6) PVC water lines, a distance of 1,200 linear feet;

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 219th Terrace between Southeast 65th Avenue on the north and Southeast 69th Avenue on the south with six inch (6) PVC water lines, a distance of 1,300 linear feet;

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 220th Street between Southeast 65th Avenue on the north and Southeast 69th on the south with six inch (6) PVC water lines, a distance of 1,300 linear feet;

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 221st Street between Southeast 65th Avenue on the north and Southeast 69th Avenue on the south with ten inch (10) PVC water lines, a distance of 1,300 linear feet;

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 221st Street between State Road 20 on the north and Southeast 65th Avenue on the south with two inch (2) PVC water lines, a distance of 600 linear feet;

All of the water lines being replaced in Service Area #1 are interconnected.

The boundary for Service Area #1 begins at the northwest corner of the property located on the northwest corner of SE 65th Avenue and SE 218th Street, proceed east along the rear property lines of the property on the north side of SE 65th Avenue until the northwest corner of the property located on the northwest corner of SE 65th Avenue and SE 221st Street, then proceed northerly along the rear property line of the properties located on the west side of SE 221st Street until the intersection with the southern right of way line of State Road 20, then proceed easterly along the southern right of way line of State Road 20 until it intersects with the northeast corner of the property located on the southeast corner of the intersection of State Road 20 and SE 221st Street, then proceed southerly along the rear property lines of the properties located on the east side of SE 221st Street until the southeast corner of the property located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Se 221st Street and Southeast 69th Avenue, then proceed westerly along the rear property line of the properties located on the south side of SE 69th Avenue until the southwest corner of the property located on the southwest corner of SE 69th Avenue and SE 218th Street, then proceed northerly along the rear property line of the properties located along the west side of SE 218th Street until the point of beginning.

                                        Activity         03J Water Line Replacement                          

CDBG Cost

$485,900.00  

Citys Local Match

$25,000.00

Service Area #2 Potable Water System Wide Service Area:

03J Water Tank/Well/Treatment Plant Improvements The building which houses the City of Hawthornes well, well pumps and equipment at the Citys Water Treatment Plant located at 6504 SE 219th Terrace is in bad shape and in need of replacement. The CDBG activity in Service Area #2 will include the replacement of the building housing the water well, water pump and equipment at the Citys Water Treatment Plant. The funds in this activity will be used to replace the building containing the well, well pumps and equipment at the Citys water treatment plant. The replacement of the building housing the well, well pumps and equipment will include all components required to replace the building.

Service Area #2 includes all of the residential housing units that are connected to the City of Hawthorne water system.

Plant Improvements                           

CDBG Cost

$ 75,000.00

$ 0.00

Unmet Need:

Service Area #3 Southeast 65th Avenue Water Line Replacement Service Area:

03J Water Line Replacement The Southeast 65th Avenue Water Line Replacement Service Area in the City of Hawthorne experiences frequent pipe breaks and water outages. The existing pipes in the service area are made of substandard materials which do not meet current potable water main standards. Also, most of the valves in the service area do not work which makes repairs more difficult. The activity in this service area involves the replacement of the existing substandard water lines in the service area with ten inch (10) water lines. Approximately five hundred linear feet (500) of replacement potable water lines will be installed. The installation of the new water lines will include all components, including fire hydrants and shut off valves required for a complete installation.

The scope of work to be carried out in Service Area #3 is as follows:

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 65th Avenue between Southeast 218th Street on the east and 216th Terrace on the west with ten inch (10) PVC water lines, a distance of 500 linear feet;

The water lines being replaced along Southeast 65th Avenue in Service Area #3 are interconnected with the water lines being replaced in primary Service Area #1.

Service Area #3 is bound on the north by the rear property line of the properties located on the north side of Southeast 65th Avenue, on the south by the rear property lines located along the south side of Southwest 65th Avenue, on the east by the eastern edge of the intersection of Southeast 65th Avenue and Southeast 218th Street, and on the west by the western edge of the intersection of Southeast 65th Avenue and Southeast 216th Terrace.

CDBG Cost            

$ 60,000.00

$ 0.00    

Service Area #4 Southeast 216th Terrace Water Line Replacement Service Area:

03J Water Line Replacement Activity The Southeast 216th Terrace Water Line Replacement Service Area in the City of Hawthorne experiences frequent pipe breaks and water outages. The existing pipes in the service area are made of substandard materials which do not meet current potable water main standards. Also, most of the valves in the service area do not work which makes repairs more difficult. The activity in this service area involves the replacement of the existing substandard water lines in the service area with two inch (2) water lines. Approximately five hundred linear feet (500) of replacement potable water lines will be installed. The installation of the proposed new water lines will include all components, including shut off valves required for a complete installation.

The scope of work to be carried out in Service Area #4 is as follows:

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 216th Terrace beginning at the intersection of Southeast 65th Avenue and Southeast 216th Terrace and extending northerly along 216th Terrace for 500 linear feet, approximately 500 of two inch (2) PVC water lines will be installed in this Service Area;

The water lines being replaced along Southeast 216th Terrace in Service Area #4 are interconnected with the water lines being replaced in primary Service Area #1 and unmet need Service Area #3.

Service Area #4 is bound on the north by the northern property lines of the properties located at 6401 Southeast 216thTerrace and 6408 Southeast 216th Terrace, on the west by the rear property line of the properties located on the west side of Southeast 216th Terrace, on the south by the southern edge of the intersection of Southeast 65th Avenue and Southeast 216th Terrace and on the east by the rear property lines of the properties located along the east side of Southwest 216th Terrace.

Activity

03J Water Line Replacement

                                 CDBG Cost                       $ 15,000.00

              

$ 0.00                    

Service Area #5 Southeast 69th Avenue Water Line Replacement Service Area:

03J - Water Line Replacement Activity The Southeast 69th Avenue Water Line Replacement Service Area in the City of Hawthorne experiences frequent pipe breaks and water outages. The existing pipes in the service area are made of substandard materials which do not meet current potable water main standards. Also, most of the valves in the service area do not work which makes repairs more difficult. The activity in this service area involves the replacement of the existing substandard water lines in the service area with ten inch (10) water lines. Approximately five hundred linear feet (500) of replacement potable water lines will be installed. The installation of the new water lines will include all components, including fire hydrants and shut off valves required for a complete installation.

The scope of work to be carried out in Service Area #5 is as follows:

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 69th Avenue between Southeast 218th Street on the east and 216th Terrace on the west with ten inch (10) PVC water lines, a distance of 500 linear feet.

The water lines being replaced along Southeast 69th Avenue in Service Area #5 are interconnected with the water lines being replaced in primary Service Area #1.

Service Area #5 is bound on the north by the rear property line of the properties located on the north side of Southeast 69th Avenue, on the south by the rear property lines of the properties located along the south side of Southwest 69th Avenue, on the east by the eastern edge of the intersection of Southeast 65th Avenue and Southeast 218th Street, and on the west by the western edge of the intersection of Southeast 65th Avenue and Southeast 216th Terrace.

                                       CDBG Cost          

$ 60,000.00

Citys Local Match  

$ 0.00                                     Activity

CDBG Cost             $ 37,100.00

City's Local Match

$ 0.00                    

Activity

Administration

CDBG Cost

$ 52,000.00

$ 0.00                                     Total CDBG Cost - $650,000.00

Total Citys Local Match from the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund - $25,000.00

Total CDBG and Citys Local Match - $675,000.00

It has been determined that no practicable alternative other than to proceed with the work is available. This activity will have no significant impact on the environment for the following reasons:

A portion of the project may be located in a floodplain. The City anticipates no additional impervious surface within the floodplain will be created by the project. If additional impervious surface is created by the project, drainage improvements to compensate for the additional impervious surface that will be created will be included in the project.

Although a portion of the project may be located in the 100-year floodplain and/or wetland, the improvements cannot be undertaken in any other location due to the scope of the project. There is, therefore no practicable alternative than to continue with the project.

The proposed improvements conform to applicable floodplain protection standards. The proposed action will not affect natural or beneficial floodplain values, and residents of the community will benefit from the project. Failure to provide these improvements would result in the City of Hawthorne not being able to carry out the activities in the project.

Additional agencies involved in this project include the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the City of Hawthorne.

Written comments must be received by Ellen Vause, City Manager at City of Hawthorne, P. O. Box 1270, Hawthorne, FL 32640-1270 on or before May 20, 2016. A more detailed description of the project and the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA) flood maps are available for citizen review by contacting the local government.

Matthew Surrency, Mayor

Environmental Certifying Official

City of Hawthorne

6700 SE 221st Street

P.O. Box 1270

Hawthorne, FL 32640-1270

Telephone number

(352) 481-2432

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

Rainbow Title & Lien, Inc. will sell at Public Sale at Auction the following vehicles to satisfy lien pursuant to Chapter 713.585 of the Florida Statutes on June 02, 2016 at 10 A.M. AUCTION WILL OCCUR WHERE EACH VEHICLE IS LOCATED 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA VIN# 1NXBU40E29Z025399 Located at: UNIVERSITY COLLISION CENTER, INC 2700 nw 74TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653 Lien Amount: $7,819.35

a) Notice to the owner or lienor that he has a right to a hearing prior to the scheduled date of sale by filing with the Clerk of the Court. b) Owner has the right to recover possession of vehicle by posting bond in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 559.917. c) Proceeds from the sale of the vehicle after payment lien claimed by lienor will be deposited with the Clerk of the Court. Any person(s) claiming any interest(s) in the above vehicles contact: Rainbow title & Lien, Inc., (954) 920-6020 * ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD WITH RESERVE* Some of the vehicles may have been released prior to auction LIC# AB-0001256

25% BUYERS PREMIUM

(Published: Alachua County Today -May 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 2015 CA 002944

AMERIS BANK, A GEORGIA BANK

201 S. Broad Street

P.O. Box 240

Cairo, GA 39828

               

Plaintiff(s),

vs.

MICHAEL A. SMITH;

DONALD TRULUCK;

ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, CLERK OF COURT;

FLORIDA CREDIT UNION;

R. DAWN SMITH FAGAN;

STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE;

HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III;

TRACEY L. SMITH;

Defendant(s).

                                NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to Plaintiff's Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on May 2, 2016, in the above-captioned action, the Clerk of Court, J.K. Irby, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.realforeclose

.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 7th day of July, 2016 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure, to wit:

The North 495 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, of Section 13, Township 10 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida. LESS AND EXCEPT the East 880 feet thereof and subject to existing road rights of way.

TOGETHER WITH Mobile Home Described as follows: 2002 Clayton, size 28 x 60, Serial No. WHCO11939GA-A and WHCO11939GA-B.

Property address: 20509 SW 30th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669

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

                AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE ADA COORDINATOR 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.

I HEREBY CERTIFY a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished to all parties on the attached service list by e-Service or by First Class U.S. Mail on this 9th day of May, 2016:

                                Respectfully submitted,

TIMOTHY D. PADGETT, P.A.

HARRISON SMALBACH, ESQ.

Florida Bar # 116255

6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203

Tallahassee, FL 32312

(850) 422-2520 (telephone)

(850) 422-2567 (facsimile)

attorney@padgettlaw.net

Attorney for Plaintiff

Pursuant to the Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.516, the above signed counsel for Plaintiff designates attorney@padgettlaw.net as its primary e-mail address for service, in the above styled matter, of all pleadings and documents required to be served on the parties.

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. 2014-CA-004246

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-13BTT,

Plaintiff,

v.

KELLEY B. KISH, et. al.,

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 25, 2016, in the above-captioned action, the following property situated in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

CONDOMINIUM PARCEL NO. 1204, OF MAGNOLIA PLACE TOWNHOMES, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARAION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 3269, AT PAGE 960, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 4478 NW 49th St., Gainesville, FL 32606

Shall be sold by the Clerk of Court, J.K. Irby, on the 23rd day of June, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. online at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, to the highest bidder, for cash, after giving notice as required by section 45.031, Florida Statutes.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. The court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the above was forwarded via Electronic Mail to: Christopher Forrest at Christopher@

forrest-law.com and by US Mail to Magnolia Place Townhomes Condominium Association, Inc. c/o Harry Collison, RA, 180 S Knowles Ave. Ste. 3, Winter Park, FL 32789, this 3rd day of May, 2016.

                               By:/s/Ted H. McCaskill        TED H. MCCASKILL, ESQ.

Florida Bar No.: 89142

STOREY LAW GROUP, P.A.

3191 Maguire Blvd.,

Ste. 257

Orlando, FL 32803

Telephone: (407)488-1225

Facsimile: (407)488-1177

E-mail: tmccaskill@

storeylawgroup.com

skelley@

storeylawgroup.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 5 & 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                Case No: 2016-CA-000459

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC,

Plaintiff,                

vs.

RACHEL KEYES, et al.,

Defendants.

_______________/

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: JARED LLOYD THOMPSON

Last Known Address:

580 Morning Glory Circle

Jesup, GA 31546

UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JARED LLOYD THOMPSON

Last Known Address:

580 Morning Glory Circle

Jesup, GA 31546

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN

and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claiming by, through and under the above-named Defendant(s), if deceased or whose last known addresses are unknown.

               

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to wit:

LOT 57 OF NORTHWOOD PINES UNIT NO.4, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book I, page 67 of public records of Alachua County, Florida

6417 NW 28th Terr., Gainesville, FL 32653-1455

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Jason K. Ruggerio, Esq., Lender Legal Services, LLC, 201 East Pine Street, Suite 730, Orlando, Florida 32801 and file the original with the Clerk of the above-styled Court on or before 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of the said Court on the 15th day of April, 2016.

Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance at no cost to you. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

By:/s/Rebecca De la Rosa

Rebecca De la Rosa

Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 5 & 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

Rainbow Title & Lien, Inc. will sell at Public Sale at Auction the following vehicles to satisfy lien pursuant to Chapter 713.78 of the Florida Statutes on June 02, 2016 at 10 A.M. AUCTION WILL OCCUR WHERE EACH VEHICLE IS LOCATED 2003 CHEVROLET, VIN# 1GNDT13X83K178231 1999 NISSAN, VIN# 1N4DL01D4XC241326 Located at: 2014 NE 23 AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609 ALACHUA

Any person(s) claiming any interest(s) in the above vehicles contact: Rainbow title & Lien, Inc., (954) 920-6020 * ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD WITH RESERVE* Some of the vehicles may have been released prior to auction LIC# AB-0001256

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Paul Barcia b/b/a High Springs Mini Storage, pursuant to the provisions of the Florida Self Storage Facility Act (Fla. Stat. 83.801 ET sec.) Herby gives notice of sale under act, to wit:

On 5/30/16 at High Springs Mini Storage, 26055 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL Paul Barcia or his agent will conduct a sale at 9:00 AM by sealed bids to the highest bidder. Bids will be opened at Noon with a viewing from 9:00AM bids will close at noon for the entire contents of the storage unit or units, rented by the following person/persons:

Martha Washington           22317 NW 176 PL             High Springs, FL 32643

                               Tammy Langford               598 SE CR 500                   Branford, FL 32008

                               Elizabeth Stevenson         245 SW 1st Ave                 High Springs, FL 32643

                              

Marna Weston                   PO Box 1691                     High Springs, FL 32655

                               Thomas Weddle               503 SW Trenton Terr         Ft White, FL 32038

                              Thomas Parrish                 PO Box 108                       LaCrosse, FL 32658

                               Kimberly Williamson         1677 SW Bobcat Dr           Ft White, FL 32038          

Contents of household, personal items or miscellaneous merchandise, stored at High Springs Mini Storage, 26055 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL 32643. Sale is being made to satisfy a statutory lien. Owner reserves the right to close all bids at any time.

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 5 & 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

The following vehicles will be sold at public sale, per Fl Stat 713.585 at 10:00 AM on May 31, 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. 2006 Chevy Trailblazer Utility,VIN 1GNDS13S962180064. Cash sum to redeem vehicle $3074.96. 1993 Ford Pickup, VIN   1FTCR10A0PUB24211.

Cash sum to redeem vehicle $2273.24. 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 - May 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT

TO ALL CREDITORS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE tha a Petition commencing an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, pursuant to Chapter 727, Florida Statutes, made by ETECT, INC., Assignor, with principal place of business at 107 SW 140th Terrace, Suite 1, Newberry, Florida 32669, to Seldon J. Childers, Assignee whose address is 2135 NW 40th Terrace, Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32605 was filed on April 15, 2016.

YOUR ARE HEREBY further notified that in order to recieve any dividend in this proceeding you must file a proof of claim with the Assignee on or before August 15, 2016 (120 days from the date of the filing of this petition).

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 28, May 5, 12 & 19, 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. 012015CA002625

XXXXXX

BANK OF AMERICA N.A.;

                                Plaintiff,

JOHN A. HARRISON A/K/A JOHN HARRISON, SARA M. MEEKS, 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 May 31, 2016 at 11:00 am the following described property:

LOT(S) 63, OF DEBORAH HEIGHTS AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK D, PAGE 90, ET SEQ., OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 1842 NE 7TH ST, 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 May 9, 2016.

/s/Keith Lehman

Keith Lehman. Esq.

FBN. 85111

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

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

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(Published: Alachua County Today - May 12 & 19, 2016)

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 012016CA000783

XXXXXX

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY,

Plaintiff,

vs.

MIGUEL A. TRUNZO AND AMELIA I. TRUNZO. et. al.

               

Defendant(s),

__________________/

NOTICE OF ACTION - CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

TO: MIGUEL A. TRUNZO and AMELIA I. TRUNZO.

whose residence is unknown and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property:

LOT 74, MEADOWS OF KANAPAHA PHASE 2, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGES 35 THROUGH 41, INCLUSIVE OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on counsel for Plaintiff, whose address is 6409 Congress Avenue, Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 on or before (30 days from Date of First Publication of this Notice) and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition filed herein.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court at County, Florida, this 4th April, 2016.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

BY:/s/Rebecca De la Rosa

Rebecca De la Rosa

DEPUTY CLERK

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 12 & 19, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CASE NO: 2015-CA-002406

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE3,

                                Plaintiff 

MELISSA C. PAPA; ET. AL.,

               

Defendant(s),                       

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F.S. CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 19, 2016, in the above-styled cause, the Clerk of Circuit Court, J. K. Irby, shall sell the subject property at public sale on the 1st day of September, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., to the highest and best bidder for cash, at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com for the following described property:

LOT SEVEN (7) OF HIGHLAND COURT, UNIT NO. 7, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 'E', PAGE 78 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property address: 1318 NORTHEAST 14TH ST., GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 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: May 3, 2016.

PEARSON BITMAN LLP

/s/ Nicole D. McKee            Nicole D. McKee, Esquire

Florida Bar No.: 118804

nmckee@

pearsonbitman.com

485 N. Keller Road,

Suite 401

Maitland, Florida 32751

Telephone:

(407) 647-0090

Facsimile:  

(407) 647-0092

Attorney for Plaintiff

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 5 & 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in the 100-Year

Floodplain and Wetland

Date: May 12, 2016

Name of Responsible Entity: City of Hawthorne

Address: 6700 SE 221st Street

Hawthorne, FL 32640-1270

Telephone Number:

(352) 481-2432

To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals

This is to give notice that the City of Hawthorne has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and/or wetland will have on the environment.

The City of Hawthorne intends to undertake a project to be funded by a Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The proposed project includes the following activities:

Activities:

Service Area #1 Central Hawthorne Water Line Replacement Service Area:

03J Water Line Improvements The Central Hawthorne Water Line Replacement Service Area in the City of Hawthorne experiences frequent pipe breaks and water outages. The existing pipes in the service area are made of substandard material that do not meet current potable water main standards. Also, most of the valves in the area do not work properly which makes repairing the water mains more difficult. The activity in this service area involves the replacement of the existing potable water lines in the service area with new two inch (2), six inch (6), and ten inch (10) PVC water lines. Approximately six hundred linear feet (600) of two inch (2), thirty-eight hundred linear feet (3,800) of six inch (6) and twenty-nine hundred feet (2,900) of ten inch (10) water lines will be replaced. A total of seven thousand three hundred (7,300) linear feet of replacement potable water lines will be installed. The installation of the new water lines will include all components, including fire hydrants and shut off valves required for a complete installation.

The scope of work to be carried out in Service Area #1 is as follows:

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 69th Avenue between Southeast 218th Street on the west and Southeast 221st Street on the east with ten inch (10) PVC water lines, a distance of 1,100 linear feet;

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 65th Avenue between Southeast 218th Street on the west and Southeast 219th Terrace on the east with ten inch (10) PVC water lines, a distance of 500 linear feet;

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 218th Street between Southeast 65th Avenue on the north and Southeast 69th Avenue on the south with six inch (6) PVC water lines, a distance of 1,200 linear feet;

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 219th Terrace between Southeast 65th Avenue on the north and Southeast 69th Avenue on the south with six inch (6) PVC water lines, a distance of 1,300 linear feet;

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 220th Street between Southeast 65th Avenue on the north and Southeast 69th on the south with six inch (6) PVC water lines, a distance of 1,300 linear feet;

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 221st Street between Southeast 65th Avenue on the north and Southeast 69th Avenue on the south with ten inch (10) PVC water lines, a distance of 1,300 linear feet;

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 221st Street between State Road 20 on the north and Southeast 65th Avenue on the south with two inch (2) PVC water lines, a distance of 600 linear feet;

All of the water lines being replaced in Service Area #1 are interconnected.

The boundary for Service Area #1 begins at the northwest corner of the property located on the northwest corner of SE 65th Avenue and SE 218th Street, proceed east along the rear property lines of the property on the north side of SE 65th Avenue until the northwest corner of the property located on the northwest corner of SE 65th Avenue and SE 221st Street, then proceed northerly along the rear property line of the properties located on the west side of SE 221st Street until the intersection with the southern right of way line of State Road 20, then proceed easterly along the southern right of way line of State Road 20 until it intersects with the northeast corner of the property located on the southeast corner of the intersection of State Road 20 and SE 221st Street, then proceed southerly along the rear property lines of the properties located on the east side of SE 221st Street until the southeast corner of the property located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Se 221st Street and Southeast 69th Avenue, then proceed westerly along the rear property line of the properties located on the south side of SE 69th Avenue until the southwest corner of the property located on the southwest corner of SE 69th Avenue and SE 218th Street, then proceed northerly along the rear property line of the properties located along the west side of SE 218th Street until the point of beginning.

                                        Activity         03J Water Line Replacement                          

CDBG Cost

$485,900.00  

Citys Local Match

$25,000.00

Service Area #2 Potable Water System Wide Service Area:

03J Water Tank/Well/Treatment Plant Improvements The building which houses the City of Hawthornes well, well pumps and equipment at the Citys Water Treatment Plant located at 6504 SE 219th Terrace is in bad shape and in need of replacement. The CDBG activity in Service Area #2 will include the replacement of the building housing the water well, water pump and equipment at the Citys Water Treatment Plant. The funds in this activity will be used to replace the building containing the well, well pumps and equipment at the Citys water treatment plant. The replacement of the building housing the well, well pumps and equipment will include all components required to replace the building.

Service Area #2 includes all of the residential housing units that are connected to the City of Hawthorne water system.

Plant Improvements                           

CDBG Cost

$ 75,000.00

$ 0.00

Unmet Need:

Service Area #3 Southeast 65th Avenue Water Line Replacement Service Area:

03J Water Line Replacement The Southeast 65th Avenue Water Line Replacement Service Area in the City of Hawthorne experiences frequent pipe breaks and water outages. The existing pipes in the service area are made of substandard materials which do not meet current potable water main standards. Also, most of the valves in the service area do not work which makes repairs more difficult. The activity in this service area involves the replacement of the existing substandard water lines in the service area with ten inch (10) water lines. Approximately five hundred linear feet (500) of replacement potable water lines will be installed. The installation of the new water lines will include all components, including fire hydrants and shut off valves required for a complete installation.

The scope of work to be carried out in Service Area #3 is as follows:

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 65th Avenue between Southeast 218th Street on the east and 216th Terrace on the west with ten inch (10) PVC water lines, a distance of 500 linear feet;

The water lines being replaced along Southeast 65th Avenue in Service Area #3 are interconnected with the water lines being replaced in primary Service Area #1.

Service Area #3 is bound on the north by the rear property line of the properties located on the north side of Southeast 65th Avenue, on the south by the rear property lines located along the south side of Southwest 65th Avenue, on the east by the eastern edge of the intersection of Southeast 65th Avenue and Southeast 218th Street, and on the west by the western edge of the intersection of Southeast 65th Avenue and Southeast 216th Terrace.

CDBG Cost            

$ 60,000.00

$ 0.00    

Service Area #4 Southeast 216th Terrace Water Line Replacement Service Area:

03J Water Line Replacement Activity The Southeast 216th Terrace Water Line Replacement Service Area in the City of Hawthorne experiences frequent pipe breaks and water outages. The existing pipes in the service area are made of substandard materials which do not meet current potable water main standards. Also, most of the valves in the service area do not work which makes repairs more difficult. The activity in this service area involves the replacement of the existing substandard water lines in the service area with two inch (2) water lines. Approximately five hundred linear feet (500) of replacement potable water lines will be installed. The installation of the proposed new water lines will include all components, including shut off valves required for a complete installation.

The scope of work to be carried out in Service Area #4 is as follows:

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 216th Terrace beginning at the intersection of Southeast 65th Avenue and Southeast 216th Terrace and extending northerly along 216th Terrace for 500 linear feet, approximately 500 of two inch (2) PVC water lines will be installed in this Service Area;

The water lines being replaced along Southeast 216th Terrace in Service Area #4 are interconnected with the water lines being replaced in primary Service Area #1 and unmet need Service Area #3.

Service Area #4 is bound on the north by the northern property lines of the properties located at 6401 Southeast 216thTerrace and 6408 Southeast 216th Terrace, on the west by the rear property line of the properties located on the west side of Southeast 216th Terrace, on the south by the southern edge of the intersection of Southeast 65th Avenue and Southeast 216th Terrace and on the east by the rear property lines of the properties located along the east side of Southwest 216th Terrace.

Activity

03J Water Line Replacement

                                 CDBG Cost                       $ 15,000.00

              

$ 0.00                    

Service Area #5 Southeast 69th Avenue Water Line Replacement Service Area:

03J - Water Line Replacement Activity The Southeast 69th Avenue Water Line Replacement Service Area in the City of Hawthorne experiences frequent pipe breaks and water outages. The existing pipes in the service area are made of substandard materials which do not meet current potable water main standards. Also, most of the valves in the service area do not work which makes repairs more difficult. The activity in this service area involves the replacement of the existing substandard water lines in the service area with ten inch (10) water lines. Approximately five hundred linear feet (500) of replacement potable water lines will be installed. The installation of the new water lines will include all components, including fire hydrants and shut off valves required for a complete installation.

The scope of work to be carried out in Service Area #5 is as follows:

                The replacement of the existing water line along Southeast 69th Avenue between Southeast 218th Street on the east and 216th Terrace on the west with ten inch (10) PVC water lines, a distance of 500 linear feet.

The water lines being replaced along Southeast 69th Avenue in Service Area #5 are interconnected with the water lines being replaced in primary Service Area #1.

Service Area #5 is bound on the north by the rear property line of the properties located on the north side of Southeast 69th Avenue, on the south by the rear property lines of the properties located along the south side of Southwest 69th Avenue, on the east by the eastern edge of the intersection of Southeast 65th Avenue and Southeast 218th Street, and on the west by the western edge of the intersection of Southeast 65th Avenue and Southeast 216th Terrace.

                                       CDBG Cost          

$ 60,000.00

Citys Local Match  

$ 0.00                                     Activity

CDBG Cost             $ 37,100.00

City's Local Match

$ 0.00                    

Activity

Administration

CDBG Cost

$ 52,000.00

$ 0.00                                     Total CDBG Cost - $650,000.00

Total Citys Local Match from the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund - $25,000.00

Total CDBG and Citys Local Match - $675,000.00

It has been determined that no practicable alternative other than to proceed with the work is available. This activity will have no significant impact on the environment for the following reasons:

A portion of the project may be located in a floodplain. The City anticipates no additional impervious surface within the floodplain will be created by the project. If additional impervious surface is created by the project, drainage improvements to compensate for the additional impervious surface that will be created will be included in the project.

Although a portion of the project may be located in the 100-year floodplain and/or wetland, the improvements cannot be undertaken in any other location due to the scope of the project. There is, therefore no practicable alternative than to continue with the project.

The proposed improvements conform to applicable floodplain protection standards. The proposed action will not affect natural or beneficial floodplain values, and residents of the community will benefit from the project. Failure to provide these improvements would result in the City of Hawthorne not being able to carry out the activities in the project.

Additional agencies involved in this project include the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the City of Hawthorne.

Written comments must be received by Ellen Vause, City Manager at City of Hawthorne, P. O. Box 1270, Hawthorne, FL 32640-1270 on or before May 20, 2016. A more detailed description of the project and the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA) flood maps are available for citizen review by contacting the local government.

Matthew Surrency, Mayor

Environmental Certifying Official

City of Hawthorne

6700 SE 221st Street

P.O. Box 1270

Hawthorne, FL 32640-1270

Telephone number

(352) 481-2432

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

Rainbow Title & Lien, Inc. will sell at Public Sale at Auction the following vehicles to satisfy lien pursuant to Chapter 713.585 of the Florida Statutes on June 02, 2016 at 10 A.M. AUCTION WILL OCCUR WHERE EACH VEHICLE IS LOCATED 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA VIN# 1NXBU40E29Z025399 Located at: UNIVERSITY COLLISION CENTER, INC 2700 nw 74TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653 Lien Amount: $7,819.35

a) Notice to the owner or lienor that he has a right to a hearing prior to the scheduled date of sale by filing with the Clerk of the Court. b) Owner has the right to recover possession of vehicle by posting bond in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 559.917. c) Proceeds from the sale of the vehicle after payment lien claimed by lienor will be deposited with the Clerk of the Court. Any person(s) claiming any interest(s) in the above vehicles contact: Rainbow title & Lien, Inc., (954) 920-6020 * ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD WITH RESERVE* Some of the vehicles may have been released prior to auction LIC# AB-0001256

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 2015 CA 002944

AMERIS BANK, A GEORGIA BANK

201 S. Broad Street

P.O. Box 240

Cairo, GA 39828

               

Plaintiff(s),

vs.

MICHAEL A. SMITH;

DONALD TRULUCK;

ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, CLERK OF COURT;

FLORIDA CREDIT UNION;

R. DAWN SMITH FAGAN;

STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE;

HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III;

TRACEY L. SMITH;

Defendant(s).

                                NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to Plaintiff's Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on May 2, 2016, in the above-captioned action, the Clerk of Court, J.K. Irby, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.realforeclose

.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 7th day of July, 2016 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure, to wit:

The North 495 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, of Section 13, Township 10 South, Range 17 East, Alachua County, Florida. LESS AND EXCEPT the East 880 feet thereof and subject to existing road rights of way.

TOGETHER WITH Mobile Home Described as follows: 2002 Clayton, size 28 x 60, Serial No. WHCO11939GA-A and WHCO11939GA-B.

Property address: 20509 SW 30th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669

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

                AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE ADA COORDINATOR 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@

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I HEREBY CERTIFY a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished to all parties on the attached service list by e-Service or by First Class U.S. Mail on this 9th day of May, 2016:

                                Respectfully submitted,

TIMOTHY D. PADGETT, P.A.

HARRISON SMALBACH, ESQ.

Florida Bar # 116255

6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203

Tallahassee, FL 32312

(850) 422-2520 (telephone)

(850) 422-2567 (facsimile)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Pursuant to the Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.516, the above signed counsel for Plaintiff designates This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as its primary e-mail address for service, in the above styled matter, of all pleadings and documents required to be served on the parties.

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. 2014-CA-004246

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-13BTT,

Plaintiff,

v.

KELLEY B. KISH, et. al.,

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 25, 2016, in the above-captioned action, the following property situated in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

CONDOMINIUM PARCEL NO. 1204, OF MAGNOLIA PLACE TOWNHOMES, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARAION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 3269, AT PAGE 960, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 4478 NW 49th St., Gainesville, FL 32606

Shall be sold by the Clerk of Court, J.K. Irby, on the 23rd day of June, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. online at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, to the highest bidder, for cash, after giving notice as required by section 45.031, Florida Statutes.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. The court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the above was forwarded via Electronic Mail to: Christopher Forrest at Christopher@

forrest-law.com and by US Mail to Magnolia Place Townhomes Condominium Association, Inc. c/o Harry Collison, RA, 180 S Knowles Ave. Ste. 3, Winter Park, FL 32789, this 3rd day of May, 2016.

                               By:/s/Ted H. McCaskill        TED H. MCCASKILL, ESQ.

Florida Bar No.: 89142

STOREY LAW GROUP, P.A.

3191 Maguire Blvd.,

Ste. 257

Orlando, FL 32803

Telephone: (407)488-1225

Facsimile: (407)488-1177

E-mail: tmccaskill@

storeylawgroup.com

skelley@

storeylawgroup.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 5 & 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                Case No: 2016-CA-000459

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC,

Plaintiff,                

vs.

RACHEL KEYES, et al.,

Defendants.

_______________/

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: JARED LLOYD THOMPSON

Last Known Address:

580 Morning Glory Circle

Jesup, GA 31546

UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JARED LLOYD THOMPSON

Last Known Address:

580 Morning Glory Circle

Jesup, GA 31546

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN

and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claiming by, through and under the above-named Defendant(s), if deceased or whose last known addresses are unknown.

               

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to wit:

LOT 57 OF NORTHWOOD PINES UNIT NO.4, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book I, page 67 of public records of Alachua County, Florida

6417 NW 28th Terr., Gainesville, FL 32653-1455

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Jason K. Ruggerio, Esq., Lender Legal Services, LLC, 201 East Pine Street, Suite 730, Orlando, Florida 32801 and file the original with the Clerk of the above-styled Court on or before 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of the said Court on the 15th day of April, 2016.

Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance at no cost to you. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

By:/s/Rebecca De la Rosa

Rebecca De la Rosa

Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 5 & 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

Rainbow Title & Lien, Inc. will sell at Public Sale at Auction the following vehicles to satisfy lien pursuant to Chapter 713.78 of the Florida Statutes on June 02, 2016 at 10 A.M. AUCTION WILL OCCUR WHERE EACH VEHICLE IS LOCATED 2003 CHEVROLET, VIN# 1GNDT13X83K178231 1999 NISSAN, VIN# 1N4DL01D4XC241326 Located at: 2014 NE 23 AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609 ALACHUA

Any person(s) claiming any interest(s) in the above vehicles contact: Rainbow title & Lien, Inc., (954) 920-6020 * ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD WITH RESERVE* Some of the vehicles may have been released prior to auction LIC# AB-0001256

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Paul Barcia b/b/a High Springs Mini Storage, pursuant to the provisions of the Florida Self Storage Facility Act (Fla. Stat. 83.801 ET sec.) Herby gives notice of sale under act, to wit:

On 5/30/16 at High Springs Mini Storage, 26055 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL Paul Barcia or his agent will conduct a sale at 9:00 AM by sealed bids to the highest bidder. Bids will be opened at Noon with a viewing from 9:00AM bids will close at noon for the entire contents of the storage unit or units, rented by the following person/persons:

Martha Washington           22317 NW 176 PL             High Springs, FL 32643

                               Tammy Langford               598 SE CR 500                   Branford, FL 32008

                               Elizabeth Stevenson         245 SW 1st Ave                 High Springs, FL 32643

                              

Marna Weston                   PO Box 1691                     High Springs, FL 32655

                               Thomas Weddle               503 SW Trenton Terr         Ft White, FL 32038

                              Thomas Parrish                 PO Box 108                       LaCrosse, FL 32658

                               Kimberly Williamson         1677 SW Bobcat Dr           Ft White, FL 32038          

Contents of household, personal items or miscellaneous merchandise, stored at High Springs Mini Storage, 26055 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL 32643. Sale is being made to satisfy a statutory lien. Owner reserves the right to close all bids at any time.

(Published: Alachua County Today - May 5 & 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

The following vehicles will be sold at public sale, per Fl Stat 713.585 at 10:00 AM on May 31, 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. 2006 Chevy Trailblazer Utility,VIN 1GNDS13S962180064. Cash sum to redeem vehicle $3074.96. 1993 Ford Pickup, VIN   1FTCR10A0PUB24211.

Cash sum to redeem vehicle $2273.24. 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 - May 12, 2016)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT

TO ALL CREDITORS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE tha a Petition commencing an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, pursuant to Chapter 727, Florida Statutes, made by ETECT, INC., Assignor, with principal place of business at 107 SW 140th Terrace, Suite 1, Newberry, Florida 32669, to Seldon J. Childers, Assignee whose address is 2135 NW 40th Terrace, Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32605 was filed on April 15, 2016.

YOUR ARE HEREBY further notified that in order to recieve any dividend in this proceeding you must file a proof of claim with the Assignee on or before August 15, 2016 (120 days from the date of the filing of this petition).

(Published: Alachua County Today - Apr. 28, May 5, 12 & 19, 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. 012015CA002625

XXXXXX

BANK OF AMERICA N.A.;

                                Plaintiff,

JOHN A. HARRISON A/K/A JOHN HARRISON, SARA M. MEEKS, 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 May 31, 2016 at 11:00 am the following described property:

LOT(S) 63, OF DEBORAH HEIGHTS AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK D, PAGE 90, ET SEQ., OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 1842 NE 7TH ST, 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 May 9, 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

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(Published: Alachua County Today - May 12 & 19, 2016)

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