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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

Fictitious Names

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09. Florida Statutes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Big Red Senior Parent Organization located at 13576 NW 222nd Lane, in the County of Alachua, in the City of Alachua, Florida 32615 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Alachua, Florida, this 6th day of October, 2020. SFHS Senior Parent Organization, LLC

(Published: Alachua County Today Oct. 22, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09. Florida Statutes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of CleanShield located at 5139 NW 21st Terrace, in the County of Alachua, in the City of Gainesville, Florida 32605 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Gainesville, Florida, this 20th day of October, 2020. Clean Technologies, LLC

(Published: Alachua County Today Oct. 22, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2020-CA-002168

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

TRISUN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.. et. al.

               

Defendant(s),

_____________/

NOTICE OF ACTION - CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF LAURA L. HEFFTER, DECEASED,

whose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein.

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

LOT TEN (10), BLOCK TWO (2), OF HAILE PLANTATION, UNIT 6, PHASE I, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "M", PAGE 35, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED 1/9TH INTEREST IN TRACT "A" OF THE AFORESAID BLOCK 2.

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on counsel for Plaintiff, whose address is 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 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 Alachua County, Florida, this 15th day of October, 2020

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

BY:/s/__________

DEPUTY CLERK

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 2019CA004012

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2014-12TT,

Plaintiff,

vs.

CATHY I. LEWIS AKA CATHY LEWIS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE,

Defendants.

________________/

               

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on September 24, 2020 in the above-styled cause, J.K. Irby, Alachua county clerk of court, shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on November 19, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. (EST), at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, the following described property:

LOT FORTY-TWO (42), GREEN GROVE, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK E, PAGE 62, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 2101 South East 50th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED

Dated: October 19, 2020.

               

/s/ Michelle A. DeLeon       Michelle A. DeLeon, Esquire

Florida Bar No.: 68587

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.

255 S. Orange Ave.,

Ste. 900

Orlando, FL 32801-3454

(855) 287-0240    (855) 287-0211 Facsimile

E-mail: servicecopies@

qpwblaw.com

E-mail:    mdeleon@qpwblaw.com

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

(800) 955-8770.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY,

FLORIDA                PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 01-2020-CP-1635

Division: A

               

IN RE: ESTATE OF

CLYDE BRUCE IRBY

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS        The administration of the estate of Clyde Bruce Irby, deceased, whose date of death was July 14, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below.

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

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

The date of first publication of this notice is October 22, 2020.

Personal Representative:

Hanna B. Irby

8824 NW 11th Pl.

Gainesville, Florida 32606

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Susan L. Mikolaitis

Email: mikolaitis@

binghampa.com

Florida Bar No. 676284

Bingham & Mikolaitis,

  1. A.

14811 NW 140th St.

Alachua, Florida 32615

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 01 2016 CA 003257

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

Plaintiff,

VS.

VICTORIA S. MOORE, AS TRUSTEE OF THE VICTORIA S. MOORE REVOCABLE TRUST; GARY D. DELL A/K/A GARY DELL AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLARD K. DELL; DIANA LYNCH DELL; 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION; et al.,

Defendant(s).

______________/             

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:          VICTORIA S. MOORE, AS TRUSTEE OF THE VICTORIA S.

MOORE REVOCABLE TRUST

Last Known Residence: 6122 61ST STREET VERO BEACH FL 32967

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

A PORTION OF THE GEORGE ATKINSON GRANT, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2 IN FRACTIONAL SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST; THENCE NORTH 0122'43" EAST, ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF SAID FRACTIONAL SECTION 19, A DISTANCE OF 934.34 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID GEORGE ATKINSON GRANT; THENCE NORTH 5939'00" EAST, ALONG SAID SOUTH BOUNDARY, A DISTANCE OF 1115.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 3301'35" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 410.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 6042'18" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1046.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 3256'19" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 822.08 FEET TO THE POINT-OF-BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 3256'19" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 763.26 FEET; THENCE NORTH 6128'38" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 246.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4424'18" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 349.89 FEET; THENCE NORTH 6128'38" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 652.13 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OLD BELLAMY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 4038'07" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 269.98 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 5217'21" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1005.08 FEET TO THE POINT-OF-BEGINNING. CONTAINING 10.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS

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

Dated on October 9, 2020.

GENERAL MAGISTRATE

As Clerk of the Court

By:/s/____________

As Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice is hereby given that on 11/09/2020 11:00 AM,

the following Personal Property will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S.715.109: 1980 HOME VIN# 03611280N Last Known Tenants: Jolee Womach Sale to be held at: Granite Westgate Manor, LLC5816 SW Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 (Alachua County)

(352) 378-3841

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 2018-CA-01873

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC,                                         Plaintiff,

v.

WILLIAM E. BRUCE, JR., et al.,

                                   Defendants.

                  

RE-NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on February 15, 2019, in the above-captioned action, the following property situated in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

Lot 19, Bartram Woods Unit 1, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book N, Page 63, Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

Property Address: 3915 NW 7TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32607

Shall be sold by the Clerk of Court, J.K. IRBY, on the 7th day of January, 2021 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 by U.S. Mail this 22nd of September, 2020 to: Niles B. Whitten, Esq. niles@nbwhittenlaw.com and yulbluka@gmail.com Counsel for William Bruce, Jr., Bartram Woods Owners Association, Inc., 2661 Executive Center Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32301; Jean Sperbeck, Esq., 201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, jas@alachuaclerk.org Counsel for Alachua County Clerk of Court ; David C. Schwartz, Esq., 12 S.E. 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601, DavidSchwartz@

alachuacollector.com; Schwa_007@yahoo.com; Counsel for Alachua County Tax Collector.

s/ Kyle Killeen       Kyle Killeen

Storey Law Group, P.A.

3670 Maguire Blvd.,

Suite 200

Orlando, FL 32803

(407) 488-1225

FL Bar No.: 1003880

kkilleen@

storeylawgroup.com

jgonzalez@

storeylawgroup.com

Attorney for Plaintiff

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CDBG 19 NR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS & PARK IMPROVEMENTS

CDBG CONTRACT NO. 19DB-ON-03-11-02-N01

CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA

Sealed bids for the construction of the CDBG 19 NR Water Main Replacements & Park Improvements project will be received by the City of High Springs, Florida at the office of the City Manager, 23718 West US Hwy 27, High Springs, Florida 32643, until 2:00 p.m. local time on November 24, 2020, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Project consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to construct approximately 4,170 LF of 8" PVC water mains and 2,400 LF of 6" water mains, conventional installation and directionally drilled, including valves, fittings, fire hydrants, water services, and associated restoration; and new playground equipment at the Citys Walter Howard Park.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Mittauer & Associates, Inc., 580-1 Wells Road, Orange Park, Florida 32073, (904) 278-0030. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office, Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays), and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Bidding Documents may also be examined at City Hall, 23718 West US Hwy 27, High Springs, Florida 32643, (386) 454-1416, Monday through Thursday (excluding Holidays).

Bidding Documents will be provided on compact disc as portable document format (PDF) files and as printed Bidding Documents (one of each), for a non-refundable charge of $120 per set, payable to Mittauer & Associates, Inc. Upon Issuing Offices receipt of payment, the digital and printed Bidding Documents will be sent via UPS Ground. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

The City of High Springs, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes bids from MBE/WBE and Section 3 Contractors.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2019-CA-003420

CITIMORTGAGE, INC.,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

XIAO HUA ZHU, et al.

               

Defendant(s).

_____________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 24, 2020, and entered in 01-2019-CA-003420 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein CITIMORTGAGE, INC. is the Plaintiff and XIAO HUA ZHU; WEIJUN HE A/K/A RAY HO; GATOR PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSN., INC. A/K/A GATOR PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. are the Defendant(s).   J.K. JESS IRBY as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on November 17, 2020, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN ALACHUA COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 3257, PAGE 975, ID# 07284-017-023, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS:

UNIT 23, GATOR PLACE CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 3158, PAGE 1247, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY.

Property Address: 3600 SW 23RD ST, UNIT 23, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608-3292

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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2020.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ & SCHNEID, P.L.

Attorney for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Ave.,

Suite 100

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Facsimile: 561-997-6909

Service Email: mail@rasflaw.com

By: /S\Tiffanie Waldman     Tiffanie Waldman, Esquire

Florida Bar No. 86591

Communication Email: twaldman@rasflaw.com

IMPORTANT

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.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

Floodplain and Wetland

Date: October 22, 2020

Name of Responsible Entity: City of Hawthorne

Address: 6875 SE 221st Street

P.O. Box 1270

Hawthorne, FL 32640-1270

Contact: Ellen Vause,

City Manager

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 under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program for Hurricane Irma as part of DEO Grant #IR005. The proposed project includes:

The project will take place in the Lake Johnson Stormwater Service Area in the City of Hawthorne.

The Lake Johnson Stormwater Service Area project involves expansion of an existing stormwater retention pond, installation of a new stormwater pumping station at the retention pond, installation of a stormwater force main between the retention pond and Lake Johnson, extending the stormwater force main under State Road 20, construction of an overflow structure on the southeast corner of Lake Johnson, installation of stormwater piping between the new Lake Johnson overflow structure and a storm water drainage ditch.

These activities will have no significant impact on the environment for the following reason:

A portion of the project will be located in a floodplain and/or wetland. The City does not anticipate any additional impervious surface will be created in the Service Area within the floodplain and/or wetland. 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 will 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 and wetlands protection standards. The proposed action will not affect natural or beneficial floodplain and/or wetland values, and residents of the community will benefit from the project. The proposed project involves the following Activities:

Activities:

Service Area #1 Lake Johnson Stormwater Service Area:

03I Flood and Drainage Improvements Activity

The scope of work to be carried out in the Lake Johnson Stormwater Service Area north of State Road 20 will be as follows:

Expand the existing stormwater retention pond located on SE 61st Avenue just east of SE 226th Street;

Install a new stormwater pumping system at the SE 61st Avenue retention pond;

Install a stormwater force main between the SE 61st Avenue stormwater retention pond and Lake Johnson; and

The stormwater force main will extend under State Road 20.

The scope of work to be carried out in the Lake Johnson Stormwater Service Area south of State Road 20 will be as follows:

An overflow structure will be constructed on the southeast corner of Lake Johnson and

Stormwater piping will be installed between the new Lake Johnson overflow structure and the stormwater drainage ditch located just south of SE 71st Avenue.

Activity#                03I         

Activity   Flood & Drainage Activity

CDBG-DR Cost

$956,750.00

Other activities included in the project are as follows:

Activity#                21B        

Activity   Engineering

CDBG-DR Cost

$ 150,000.00

Activity#

N/A        

Activity

Administration

CDBG-DR Cost

$58,250.00

Total CDBG-DR Cost             $1,165,000.00

The entire project will be carried out on land which is either owned by the City of Hawthorne or along existing City of Hawthorne right-of-way or easements.

The entire project will be carried out on approximately 1.56 acres of property.

Approximately 1.18 acres of the proposed improvements will be carried out within a floodplain and approximately 1.31 acres of the proposed improvements will be carried out in wetlands.

Any additional impervious areas created by this project will be offset by storm drainage improvements included in the design and construction of 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 which would result in continued flooding in portions of the Service Area during significant rain events.

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

Written comments must be received by Ellen Vause, City Manager, City of Hawthorne, P. O. Box 1270, Hawthorne, FL 32640-1270 on or before November 2, 2020. Comments may also be submitted by email at evause@

cityofhawthorne.net. 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

6875 SE 221st Street

  1. O. Box 1270

Hawthorne, FL 32640-1270

Telephone number

(352) 481-2432

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR

ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 01-2020-CP-000958

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF

RUBY LEE ROUSE, PROBATE DIVISION

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Ruby Lee Rouse deceased, whose date of death was January 7, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court, Eighth Judicial Circuit, in and for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and address of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

The date of first publication of this notice is October 22, 2020

Thomasina McPhadden,

Personal Representative

THREE RIVERS LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Rachel Rall, Esquire

Florida Bar No.: 643335

3225 University Blvd., South, Suite 220

Jacksonville, Florida 32216

Telephone:

(904) 717-0833

Facsimile: (904) 855-4117

Email: Rachel.Rall@trls.org

Attorneys for Personal Representative

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 012019CA000988

XXXXXX

DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

SHIRLEY H. BRANSON AND ALLEN

KIRCHAINE, et al.

               

Defendant(s).

___________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 17 2020, and entered in 012019CA000988

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC is the Plaintiff and SHIRLEY H. BRANSON; ALLEN KIRCHAINE; VANESSA LYNNE MCCORMICK; ARLIS B. HURST; GAIL HURST; GRIFFIS DRILLING SPECIALIST, INC.; STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; CLERK OF THE COURT ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA are the Defendant(s). J.K. JESS IRBY as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on November 03, 2020, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID TRACT OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST FOR A POINT OF REFERENCE; THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 17' 39" EAST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 6, A DISTANCE OF 2327.47 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 00 17' 39" EAST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF SECTION 6, A DISTANCE OF 319.50 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE RUN NORTH 89 28' 44" EAST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 6, A DISTANCE OF 681.96 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 00 17' 39" WEST, PARALLEL TO SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 319.50 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 28' 44" WEST, PARALLEL TO SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 681.96 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS THE WEST 50 FEET THEREOF FOR COUNTY ROAD RIGHT OF WAY.

TOGETHER WITH A 1997 DOUBLEWIDE HART MOBILE HOME WITH ID # H81863GR TITLE NUMBER 71557842 AND ID # H81863GL TITLE NUMBER 71557843

Property Address: 8703 NW 202 ND ST, ALACHUA, FL 32615

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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

Dated this 5th day of October, 2020.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ & SCHNEID, P.L.

Attorney for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Ave.,

Suite 100

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Facsimile: 561-997-6909

Service Email: mail@rasflaw.com

By: \S\Tiffanie Waldman

Tiffanie Waldman, Esquire

Florida Bar No. 86591

Communication Email: twaldman@rasflaw.com

IMPORTANT

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.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 15 & 22, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to enforce a lien imposed on said property, under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act (Section 83.801-83.809) at public sale by competitive bidding on www.

storagetreasures.com ending on November 13th, 2020 at 10:00am for units located at:

Compass Self Storage

14024 NW US HWY 441

Alachua, FL 32615

The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to the items listed below. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

                

All units listed below contain household items.

Units

225 Nadia Penelton-Scott

230 Krystal Jenkins

519 Andra

(AKA "Andre") Davis

737 Franchester Lundy

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 15 & 22, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE/AUCTION

Stor All Self Storage, in accordance with the Florida Storage Facility Act (FL. Stat. 83.801), hereby notifies that the following units are scheduled for public auction, or other disposal, on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10:00 am. The auction or other disposal, will be held on site of Stor All Self Storage, 13701 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615. The Site Manager will conduct a public sale/auction for all of the contents contained in the following storage units rented by these people:

A09 Donna Bell

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 15 & 22, 2020)

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LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09. Florida Statutes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Big Red Senior Parent Organization located at 13576 NW 222nd Lane, in the County of Alachua, in the City of Alachua, Florida 32615 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Alachua, Florida, this 6th day of October, 2020. SFHS Senior Parent Organization, LLC

(Published: Alachua County Today Oct. 22, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09. Florida Statutes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of CleanShield located at 5139 NW 21st Terrace, in the County of Alachua, in the City of Gainesville, Florida 32605 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Gainesville, Florida, this 20th day of October, 2020. Clean Technologies, LLC

(Published: Alachua County Today Oct. 22, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2020-CA-002168

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

TRISUN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.. et. al.

               

Defendant(s),

_____________/

NOTICE OF ACTION - CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF LAURA L. HEFFTER, DECEASED,

whose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein.

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

LOT TEN (10), BLOCK TWO (2), OF HAILE PLANTATION, UNIT 6, PHASE I, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "M", PAGE 35, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED 1/9TH INTEREST IN TRACT "A" OF THE AFORESAID BLOCK 2.

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on counsel for Plaintiff, whose address is 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 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 Alachua County, Florida, this 15th day of October, 2020

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

BY:/s/__________

DEPUTY CLERK

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 2019CA004012

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2014-12TT,

Plaintiff,

vs.

CATHY I. LEWIS AKA CATHY LEWIS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE,

Defendants.

________________/

               

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on September 24, 2020 in the above-styled cause, J.K. Irby, Alachua county clerk of court, shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on November 19, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. (EST), at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, the following described property:

LOT FORTY-TWO (42), GREEN GROVE, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK E, PAGE 62, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 2101 South East 50th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED

Dated: October 19, 2020.

               

/s/ Michelle A. DeLeon       Michelle A. DeLeon, Esquire

Florida Bar No.: 68587

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.

255 S. Orange Ave.,

Ste. 900

Orlando, FL 32801-3454

(855) 287-0240    (855) 287-0211 Facsimile

E-mail: servicecopies@

qpwblaw.com

E-mail:    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

(800) 955-8770.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY,

FLORIDA                PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 01-2020-CP-1635

Division: A

               

IN RE: ESTATE OF

CLYDE BRUCE IRBY

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS        The administration of the estate of Clyde Bruce Irby, deceased, whose date of death was July 14, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E University Ave., Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below.

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

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

The date of first publication of this notice is October 22, 2020.

Personal Representative:

Hanna B. Irby

8824 NW 11th Pl.

Gainesville, Florida 32606

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Susan L. Mikolaitis

Email: mikolaitis@

binghampa.com

Florida Bar No. 676284

Bingham & Mikolaitis,

  1. A.

14811 NW 140th St.

Alachua, Florida 32615

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 01 2016 CA 003257

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

Plaintiff,

VS.

VICTORIA S. MOORE, AS TRUSTEE OF THE VICTORIA S. MOORE REVOCABLE TRUST; GARY D. DELL A/K/A GARY DELL AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLARD K. DELL; DIANA LYNCH DELL; 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION; et al.,

Defendant(s).

______________/             

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:          VICTORIA S. MOORE, AS TRUSTEE OF THE VICTORIA S.

MOORE REVOCABLE TRUST

Last Known Residence: 6122 61ST STREET VERO BEACH FL 32967

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

A PORTION OF THE GEORGE ATKINSON GRANT, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2 IN FRACTIONAL SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST; THENCE NORTH 0122'43" EAST, ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF SAID FRACTIONAL SECTION 19, A DISTANCE OF 934.34 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID GEORGE ATKINSON GRANT; THENCE NORTH 5939'00" EAST, ALONG SAID SOUTH BOUNDARY, A DISTANCE OF 1115.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 3301'35" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 410.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 6042'18" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1046.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH 3256'19" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 822.08 FEET TO THE POINT-OF-BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 3256'19" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 763.26 FEET; THENCE NORTH 6128'38" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 246.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4424'18" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 349.89 FEET; THENCE NORTH 6128'38" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 652.13 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF OLD BELLAMY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 4038'07" EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 269.98 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 5217'21" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1005.08 FEET TO THE POINT-OF-BEGINNING. CONTAINING 10.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS

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

Dated on October 9, 2020.

GENERAL MAGISTRATE

As Clerk of the Court

By:/s/____________

As Deputy Clerk

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice is hereby given that on 11/09/2020 11:00 AM,

the following Personal Property will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S.715.109: 1980 HOME VIN# 03611280N Last Known Tenants: Jolee Womach Sale to be held at: Granite Westgate Manor, LLC5816 SW Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 (Alachua County)

(352) 378-3841

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 2018-CA-01873

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC,                                         Plaintiff,

v.

WILLIAM E. BRUCE, JR., et al.,

                                   Defendants.

                  

RE-NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on February 15, 2019, in the above-captioned action, the following property situated in Alachua County, Florida, described as:

Lot 19, Bartram Woods Unit 1, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book N, Page 63, Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

Property Address: 3915 NW 7TH PLACE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32607

Shall be sold by the Clerk of Court, J.K. IRBY, on the 7th day of January, 2021 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 by U.S. Mail this 22nd of September, 2020 to: Niles B. Whitten, Esq. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Counsel for William Bruce, Jr., Bartram Woods Owners Association, Inc., 2661 Executive Center Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32301; Jean Sperbeck, Esq., 201 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Counsel for Alachua County Clerk of Court ; David C. Schwartz, Esq., 12 S.E. 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601, DavidSchwartz@

alachuacollector.com; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Counsel for Alachua County Tax Collector.

s/ Kyle Killeen       Kyle Killeen

Storey Law Group, P.A.

3670 Maguire Blvd.,

Suite 200

Orlando, FL 32803

(407) 488-1225

FL Bar No.: 1003880

kkilleen@

storeylawgroup.com

jgonzalez@

storeylawgroup.com

Attorney for Plaintiff

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CDBG 19 NR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS & PARK IMPROVEMENTS

CDBG CONTRACT NO. 19DB-ON-03-11-02-N01

CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA

Sealed bids for the construction of the CDBG 19 NR Water Main Replacements & Park Improvements project will be received by the City of High Springs, Florida at the office of the City Manager, 23718 West US Hwy 27, High Springs, Florida 32643, until 2:00 p.m. local time on November 24, 2020, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Project consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to construct approximately 4,170 LF of 8" PVC water mains and 2,400 LF of 6" water mains, conventional installation and directionally drilled, including valves, fittings, fire hydrants, water services, and associated restoration; and new playground equipment at the Citys Walter Howard Park.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Mittauer & Associates, Inc., 580-1 Wells Road, Orange Park, Florida 32073, (904) 278-0030. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office, Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays), and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Bidding Documents may also be examined at City Hall, 23718 West US Hwy 27, High Springs, Florida 32643, (386) 454-1416, Monday through Thursday (excluding Holidays).

Bidding Documents will be provided on compact disc as portable document format (PDF) files and as printed Bidding Documents (one of each), for a non-refundable charge of $120 per set, payable to Mittauer & Associates, Inc. Upon Issuing Offices receipt of payment, the digital and printed Bidding Documents will be sent via UPS Ground. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

The City of High Springs, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes bids from MBE/WBE and Section 3 Contractors.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2019-CA-003420

CITIMORTGAGE, INC.,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

XIAO HUA ZHU, et al.

               

Defendant(s).

_____________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 24, 2020, and entered in 01-2019-CA-003420 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein CITIMORTGAGE, INC. is the Plaintiff and XIAO HUA ZHU; WEIJUN HE A/K/A RAY HO; GATOR PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSN., INC. A/K/A GATOR PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. are the Defendant(s).   J.K. JESS IRBY as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on November 17, 2020, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN ALACHUA COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 3257, PAGE 975, ID# 07284-017-023, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS:

UNIT 23, GATOR PLACE CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 3158, PAGE 1247, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY.

Property Address: 3600 SW 23RD ST, UNIT 23, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608-3292

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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

Dated this 14th day of October, 2020.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ & SCHNEID, P.L.

Attorney for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Ave.,

Suite 100

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Facsimile: 561-997-6909

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

By: /S\Tiffanie Waldman     Tiffanie Waldman, Esquire

Florida Bar No. 86591

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

IMPORTANT

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.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

Floodplain and Wetland

Date: October 22, 2020

Name of Responsible Entity: City of Hawthorne

Address: 6875 SE 221st Street

P.O. Box 1270

Hawthorne, FL 32640-1270

Contact: Ellen Vause,

City Manager

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 under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program for Hurricane Irma as part of DEO Grant #IR005. The proposed project includes:

The project will take place in the Lake Johnson Stormwater Service Area in the City of Hawthorne.

The Lake Johnson Stormwater Service Area project involves expansion of an existing stormwater retention pond, installation of a new stormwater pumping station at the retention pond, installation of a stormwater force main between the retention pond and Lake Johnson, extending the stormwater force main under State Road 20, construction of an overflow structure on the southeast corner of Lake Johnson, installation of stormwater piping between the new Lake Johnson overflow structure and a storm water drainage ditch.

These activities will have no significant impact on the environment for the following reason:

A portion of the project will be located in a floodplain and/or wetland. The City does not anticipate any additional impervious surface will be created in the Service Area within the floodplain and/or wetland. 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 will 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 and wetlands protection standards. The proposed action will not affect natural or beneficial floodplain and/or wetland values, and residents of the community will benefit from the project. The proposed project involves the following Activities:

Activities:

Service Area #1 Lake Johnson Stormwater Service Area:

03I Flood and Drainage Improvements Activity

The scope of work to be carried out in the Lake Johnson Stormwater Service Area north of State Road 20 will be as follows:

Expand the existing stormwater retention pond located on SE 61st Avenue just east of SE 226th Street;

Install a new stormwater pumping system at the SE 61st Avenue retention pond;

Install a stormwater force main between the SE 61st Avenue stormwater retention pond and Lake Johnson; and

The stormwater force main will extend under State Road 20.

The scope of work to be carried out in the Lake Johnson Stormwater Service Area south of State Road 20 will be as follows:

An overflow structure will be constructed on the southeast corner of Lake Johnson and

Stormwater piping will be installed between the new Lake Johnson overflow structure and the stormwater drainage ditch located just south of SE 71st Avenue.

Activity#                03I         

Activity   Flood & Drainage Activity

CDBG-DR Cost

$956,750.00

Other activities included in the project are as follows:

Activity#                21B        

Activity   Engineering

CDBG-DR Cost

$ 150,000.00

Activity#

N/A        

Activity

Administration

CDBG-DR Cost

$58,250.00

Total CDBG-DR Cost             $1,165,000.00

The entire project will be carried out on land which is either owned by the City of Hawthorne or along existing City of Hawthorne right-of-way or easements.

The entire project will be carried out on approximately 1.56 acres of property.

Approximately 1.18 acres of the proposed improvements will be carried out within a floodplain and approximately 1.31 acres of the proposed improvements will be carried out in wetlands.

Any additional impervious areas created by this project will be offset by storm drainage improvements included in the design and construction of 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 which would result in continued flooding in portions of the Service Area during significant rain events.

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

Written comments must be received by Ellen Vause, City Manager, City of Hawthorne, P. O. Box 1270, Hawthorne, FL 32640-1270 on or before November 2, 2020. Comments may also be submitted by email at evause@

cityofhawthorne.net. 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

6875 SE 221st Street

  1. O. Box 1270

Hawthorne, FL 32640-1270

Telephone number

(352) 481-2432

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR

ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 01-2020-CP-000958

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF

RUBY LEE ROUSE, PROBATE DIVISION

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Ruby Lee Rouse deceased, whose date of death was January 7, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court, Eighth Judicial Circuit, in and for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601. The names and address of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

The date of first publication of this notice is October 22, 2020

Thomasina McPhadden,

Personal Representative

THREE RIVERS LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Rachel Rall, Esquire

Florida Bar No.: 643335

3225 University Blvd., South, Suite 220

Jacksonville, Florida 32216

Telephone:

(904) 717-0833

Facsimile: (904) 855-4117

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Attorneys for Personal Representative

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 22 & 29, 2020)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 012019CA000988

XXXXXX

DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

SHIRLEY H. BRANSON AND ALLEN

KIRCHAINE, et al.

               

Defendant(s).

___________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 17 2020, and entered in 012019CA000988

XXXXXX of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC is the Plaintiff and SHIRLEY H. BRANSON; ALLEN KIRCHAINE; VANESSA LYNNE MCCORMICK; ARLIS B. HURST; GAIL HURST; GRIFFIS DRILLING SPECIALIST, INC.; STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; CLERK OF THE COURT ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA are the Defendant(s). J.K. JESS IRBY as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.alachua.

realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on November 03, 2020, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST, ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID TRACT OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST FOR A POINT OF REFERENCE; THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 17' 39" EAST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 6, A DISTANCE OF 2327.47 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 00 17' 39" EAST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF SECTION 6, A DISTANCE OF 319.50 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE RUN NORTH 89 28' 44" EAST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 6, A DISTANCE OF 681.96 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 00 17' 39" WEST, PARALLEL TO SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 319.50 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 28' 44" WEST, PARALLEL TO SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 681.96 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS THE WEST 50 FEET THEREOF FOR COUNTY ROAD RIGHT OF WAY.

TOGETHER WITH A 1997 DOUBLEWIDE HART MOBILE HOME WITH ID # H81863GR TITLE NUMBER 71557842 AND ID # H81863GL TITLE NUMBER 71557843

Property Address: 8703 NW 202 ND ST, ALACHUA, FL 32615

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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

Dated this 5th day of October, 2020.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ & SCHNEID, P.L.

Attorney for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Ave.,

Suite 100

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Telephone: 561-241-6901

Facsimile: 561-997-6909

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By: \S\Tiffanie Waldman

Tiffanie Waldman, Esquire

Florida Bar No. 86591

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(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 15 & 22, 2020)

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Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to enforce a lien imposed on said property, under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act (Section 83.801-83.809) at public sale by competitive bidding on www.

storagetreasures.com ending on November 13th, 2020 at 10:00am for units located at:

Compass Self Storage

14024 NW US HWY 441

Alachua, FL 32615

The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to the items listed below. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.

                

All units listed below contain household items.

Units

225 Nadia Penelton-Scott

230 Krystal Jenkins

519 Andra

(AKA "Andre") Davis

737 Franchester Lundy

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 15 & 22, 2020)

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