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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, Wind Breaker, LLC, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Wind Breaker, LLC located at 6021 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, in the County of Alachua, Florida 32608 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated at Gainesville, Florida, this 29th day of October, 2013. Wind Breaker, LLC

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

File Number          2013-CP-001552

IN RE: ESTATE OF           JAMES HENRY WALLACE, also known as

James H. Wallace,                                                Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of JAMES HENRY WALLACE, also known as James H. Wallace , deceased, whose date of death was   August 18, 2013 , is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 . The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 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 person having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

The date of first publication of this Notice is October 31 , 2013.

               

Personal Representative:

Hubert M. Worley, Jr.

5873 SE 50th St.

Trenton, Florida 32693

Attorney for Personal Representative:           David Miller Lang, Jr.          Florida Bar No. 0023541   204 Southeast First Street Post Office Box 51             Trenton, Florida 32693

dlangxxj@bellsouth.net      (352) 463-7800

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:SUPERIOR TOWING, LLC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 11/15/2013, 10:00 am at 1308 S MAIN ST GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-7921, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. SUPERIOR TOWING, LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

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(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31, 2013)                    

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ALACHUA COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NUMBER: 01-2013-CP-1555

IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD STANLEY SCHLAF,  

_______________/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Richard Stanley Schlaf, deceased, File number: 01-2013-CP-1555 is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate division, the address of which is 201 East University Av, Gainesville FL 32601, and that the names and address of the personal representative and personal representative=s attorney are set forth below.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent=s estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE is October 31, 2013.

Personal Representative: DEBRA L. SCHLAF

Attorney for Personal Representative

/B. SHANNON SMITH/

Attorneys for Petitioner

322 East Park Avenue

Chiefland FL 32626

352-490-5353

fax: 352-490-5337

smithlawservice@

smithlawfirm.org

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ALACHUA COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NUMBER: 01-2013-CP-1555

IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD STANLEY SCHLAF,  

______________/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Richard Stanley Schlaf, deceased, File number: 01-2013-CP-1555 is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate division, the address of which is 201 East University Av, Gainesville FL 32601, and that the names and address of the personal representative and personal representative=s attorney are set forth below.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent=s estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE is October 31, 2013.

Personal Representative: DEBRA L. SCHLAF

Attorney for Personal Representative

/B. SHANNON SMITH/

SMITH LAW FIRM, LLC         B. LARRY SMITH, ESQUIRE   FBN 152687          B. SHANNON SMITH, ESQUIRE FBN: 0022028

Attorneys for Petitioner

322 East Park Avenue

Chiefland FL 32626

352-490-5353

fax: 352-490-5337

smithlawservice@

smithlawfirm.org

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 01-2013 -CP- 1603

IN RE THE ESTATE OF:   MARK HARRELL BENTON,            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MARK HARRELL BENTON, deceased, whose date of death was August 13, 2013, and the last four digits of his social security number are 2758, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1st Floor, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and attorney for the personal representative are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including un-matured, contingent or un-liquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

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

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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 the 31st day of October, 2013.

/s/___________

SARAH CHRISTINA BENTON

Personal Representative

13881 NE 199 Street,

Waldo, FL 32694

/s/__________

BRUCE E. HOFFMAN,       Attorney for Personal Representative                3400 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, Florida 32609 (352) 373-2411    

Fla. Bar No. 330647             email: bhoffman_10@

hotmail.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7. 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 01-2013-CP-1190 Division Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF JUANA A.L. VASSALLO

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS        The administration of the estate of Juana A.L. Vassallo, deceased, whose date of death was April 4, 2012, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is October 31, 2013.

Personal Representative:

/s/________

Ella M Vassallo

201 NW 26th Street

Gainesville, Florida 32607

Attorney for Personal Representative:           /s/________

David R Martin      Florida Bar No. 0460176

David R Martin PA

455 Indian Creek Drive

Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

                               

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES

The High Springs City Commission will hold a public hearing on the following proposed Ordinances on Monday, November 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM.   This hearing will be held at the City Commission Room at City Hall of the City of High Springs, 110 NW 1st Avenue, High Springs, FL. The proposed Ordinances are:

ORDINANCE 2013-09

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST THIRTEENTH STREET WHICH RUNS NORTHEASTERLY COMMENCING AT THE NORTHERN BORDER OF TAX PARCEL NUMBER 1366-000-000 AND TERMINATING AT THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF SOUTHWEST SECOND AVENUE LYING BETWEEN TAX PARCEL 981-000-000 ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK 142

OF THE G.E. FOSTER ADDITION OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS AND TAX PARCEL 953-000-000 ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK 134 OF THE G.E. FOSTER ADDITION OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A copy of these documents may be reviewed at the Office of the City Clerk, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30 pm. Interested parties in the above item are invited to attend and express their concerns.

JENNY L. PARHAM

City Clerk

PLEASE NOTE: PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.0105, FLORIDA STATUTES, IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED DURING THIS MEETING HE OR SHE WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, A PERSON WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING ANY SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS, SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER, 110 N.W. 1ST AVENUE, HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32643, TELEPHONE

(386) 454-1416

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: ULTIMATE TOWING OF GAINESVILLE, INC.

gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these

vehicles on 11/19/2013, 10:00 am at 907 SW 3rd Street

GAINESVILLE, FL 32601, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the

Florida Statutes. ULTIMATE TOWING OF GAINESVILLE, INC.

reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

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(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 26, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Advantage Towing Company gives Notice of

Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these 11/19/2013 10:00:00 AM at 907 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601

pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes.

Advantage Towing Company reserves the right to accept or reject

any and/or all bids.

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(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31, 2013)      

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Town of LaCrosse

Notice is hereby given that the proposed Ordinance Number 2013-05, which title hereinafter appears, will be considered for enactment on Monday, the 11th of November, 2013 at the Town Council meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. in the town hall at 20613 N SR 121, LaCrosse, Florida. A copy of said Ordinance may be inspected by any member of the public at the Office of the Clerk of the Council in the Town Hall, LaCrosse, Florida. On the date first above mentioned, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO.                       2013-05            

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE, FLORIDA REPEALING ORDINANCE 2013-02, LEVYING AND IMPOSING A TAX FOR THE USE OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE ON EACH AND EVERY PURCHASE WITHIN SAID TOWN OF ELECTRICITY, METERED OR BOTTLED GAS (NATURAL, LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS OR MANAFACTURED), WATER SERVICE, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF SAID TAX: PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH TAX AND ITS PAYMENT TO THE TOWN OF LACROSSE; REQUIRING THE KEEPING OF BOOKS SHOWING ALL SUCH SALES AND ALLOWING ACCESS THERTO BY AUTHORIZED AGENTS OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF THE REVENUES TO BE DERIVED FROM SUCH TAX AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. IF A PERSON OR ENTITY DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE TOWN OF LACROSSE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARINGS SAID INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT FOR SUCH PURPOSE THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDANCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE AT THE LACROSSE TOWN HALL. Charlene Thomas

Town Clerk

Town of LaCrosse, Florida

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

     ALACHUA COUNTY,           FLORIDA                             

Case No.: 13-CP-1297

IN RE: ESTATE OFSIOMARA GARCIA               

Deceased.

_____________/                                                AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(Summary Administration)

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration is pending in the estate of Siomara Garcia, deceased, Case Number 13-CP-1297, by the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601; that the decedent's date of death was June 1, 2013; that the total value of the estate is $22,600.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it is proposed to be assigned by such order are:

Name Robert Garcia            Address 138 Oklahoma St., Hawthorne, Florida 32640

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is October 31, 2013.

  

Person Giving Notice:

/s/ Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia

Attorney for Person Giving Notice                   /s/ Robert M. Fields           Robert M. Fields   Attorney for Petitioner

Florida Bar Number: 0146706

DOWDA & FIELDS PA

413 St. Johns Ave.

Palatka, FL 32177

Telephone:

(386) 325-2041

Fax: (386) 325-2043

dowdafieldslaw@

gmail.com

servicedowdafieldslaw@

gmail.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OFPUBLICSALE: WATSONS TOWING & TRANSPORT, LLC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 11/15/2013, 10:00 am at 1308 S MAIN ST, STE C, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-7921, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. WATSONS TOWING & TRANSPORT, LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

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(Published: Alachua County Today -Oct. 31, 2013)              

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2013-CA-002733

GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

FANNIE MAE FORD A/K/A FANNIE M. FORD; JAMES CHESTNUT; PATRICIA ANN CHESTNUT; CATINA A. ROSS; STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; KATHER J. BROWN;

               Defendant(s)

____________/

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:         CATINA A. ROSS

Whose residence(s) is/are unknown.

YOU ARE HEREBY required to file your answer or written defenses, if any, in the above proceeding with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiffs attorney, Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra, 9204 King Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619-1328, telephone (813) 915-8660, facsimile (813) 915-0559, within thirty days of the first publication of this Notice, the nature of this proceeding being a suit for foreclosure of mortgage against the following described property, to wit:

The East 100 feet of Lot 25, KINCAID ROAD SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book E, Page 87, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

               

If you fail to file your response or answer, if any, in the above proceeding with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiffs attorney, Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra, 9204 King Palm Dr., Tampa, Florida 33619-1328, telephone (813) 915-8660, facsimile (813) 915-0559, within thirty days of the first publication of this Notice, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

DATED at ALACHUA County this 24th day of October, 2013.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

By /s/__________             Rebecca De la Rosa

Deputy Clerk

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS:

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at interpreter@circuit8.org

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

Case No.: 01-2012-CA-002024

Section: MG

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-7

Plaintiff,

v.

MERLINE NOEL; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; AMERICA`S WHOLESALE LENDER; SHELL ROCK VILLAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

Defendant(s).

_______________/

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 6, 2013, entered in Civil Case No. 01-2012-CA-002024 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash on the 20th day of November, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601, relative to the following described property as set forth in the Final Judgment, to wit:                

LOT 3C OF BLOCK A OF SHELL ROCK VILLAS, REPLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "L", PAGE 77, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

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

By: /s/__________

Stephen Orsillo, Esq., FBN: 89377

9409 Philadelphia Road

Baltimore, Maryland 21237

Mailing Address:

Morris|Hardwick|Schneider, LLC

5110 Eisenhower Blvd., Suite 302A

Tampa, Florida 33634

Customer Service (866)-503-4930

MHSinbox@

closingsource.net

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 24 & 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2009-CA-002228

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC3,

Plaintiff,

vs.

CHARLES L. MORRIS JR, et.al.

Defendant(s).

______________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 18, 2010, and entered in 01-2009-CA-002228 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC3, is the Plaintiff and CHARLES L MORRIS JR; UNKNOWN TENANTS are the Defendant(s).   J.K. Irby as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, Lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center 201 E University, Gainesville, FL 32601, at 11:00 AM on November 20, 2013 , the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT FORTY-TWO (42), GATOR GET-AWAY, AS PER PLAT BOOK "M", PAGE 86 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

Dated this 25 day of October, 2013.

By: Adam Malley

FL BAR # 69867

for Melissa Muros

Florida Bar: 638471

Robertson, Anschutz & Schneid, PL

Attorneys for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Avenue, Suite 100

Boca Raton, Florida 33487

IMPORTANT

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

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01-2012-CA-001386

DIVISION: J

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-15,

Plaintiff,

                                vs.                                                           FREDERICK HANSON, et al,

Defendant(s).

______________/

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 28, 2013, and entered in Case No. 01-2012-CA-001386 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAA Home Equity Trust 2006-15, is the Plaintiff and Frederick Hanson also known as Frederick A. Hanson, Judith Hanson also known as Judith T. Hanson, Mallorca Square Condominium Association, Inc., are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601., Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 5th day of December, 2013, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

UNIT 105 OF MALLORCA SQUARE CONDOMINIUM, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 3297, PAGE 115, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 528 NW 39TH RD GAINESVILLE FL 32607-4839

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

Dated in Hillsborough County, Florida on this 17th day of October, 2013.

/s/Erik DelEtoile

Erik DelEtoile, Esq.

FL Bar # 71675

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

(813) 221-9171 facsimile

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

BM - 004260F01

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

To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600, Tel: (352) 374-3636; Fax: (352) 338-3201.

(Published: Alachua CountyToday - Oct. 24 & 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 01 2012 CA 000048

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

                        

Plantiff,

Vs.

BERTHEENIA S. KING A/K/A BERTHEENIA S. BROWN, et al            

Defendant(s)         /             

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure date September 20, 2013, and entered in Case No. 01 2012 CA 000048 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., is Plaintiff, and BERTHEENIA S. KING A/K/A BERTHEENIA S. BROWN, et al are Defendants, the clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for case, beginning at 11:00 AM in the lobby at ALACHUA COUNTY Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 10 day of December, 2013, the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to wit:

Lot 3, LINCOLN ESTATES THIRD ADDITION, according to plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book H, Page 14 of the current Public Records of Alachua County, Florida. PARCEL ID#: 16116-100-003

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

Dated: October 17, 2013

Phelan Hallinan, PLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

2727 West Cypress Creek Road

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Tel: 954-462-7000

Fax: 954-462-7001

Service by email: FL.Service@

PhelanHallinan.com

By: /s/ Heather J. Koch

Phelan Hallinan, PLC

Heather J. Koch, Esq., Florida Bar No. 89107

Emilio R. Lenzi, Esq., Florida Bar No. 0668273   (Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 24 &                 31, 2013)                          

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WALDO, FLORIDA

Notice is hereby given that City Council of the City of Waldo will consider the following ordinance for second and final reading on November 12, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at the Yerkes Center, 14245 Cole Street, Waldo, Florida.

All interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-03

AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WALDO AMENDING THE CITY OF WALDO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REPEAL SECTION 5.05 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT; TO ADOPT A NEW SECTION 5.05 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT; TO ADOPT FLOOD HAZARD MAPS, TO DESIGNATE A FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR, TO ADOPT PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at City Hall, 14655 Kennard Street, Waldo, Florida, during regular business hours.

Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact City Hall at (352) 468-1001 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.

Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at said hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, that person may need to insure that a verbatim record is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01 2012 CA 001139

DIVISION:

GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC,

Plaintiff,

                                vs.                                                           ANITA D. JENKINS-MCCARTER, et al,

Defendant(s).

__________/

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated October 8, 2013, and entered in Case No. 01 2012 CA 001139 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which GMAC Mortgage, LLC, is the Plaintiff and Anita D. Jenkins-McCarter, Barry McCarter, are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601., Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 11th day of December, 2013, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

LOT FORTY-SIX (46) OF NORTHWOOD OAKS UNIT NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK I, PAGE 6, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 5800 NW 33RD ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653-1723

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

Dated in Hillsborough County, Florida on this 18th day of October, 2013.

/s/Erik DelEtoile

Erik DelEtoile, Esq.

FL Bar # 71675

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

(813) 221-9171 facsimile

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

BM - 11-93376

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

To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600, Tel: (352) 374-3636;

Fax: (352) 338-3201.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 24 & 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2013-CA-003160

GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

GEORGE A. MEEKS A/K/A GEORGE ARTHUR MEEKS; GEORGE A. MEEKS A/K/A GEORGE ARTHUR MEEKS, AS TRUSTEES OF THE GEORGE A. MEEKS AND IRMA C. MEEKS REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2005; IRMA C. MEEKS A/K/A IRMA COROMOTO MEEKS; IRMA C. MEEKS A/K/A IRMA COROMOTO MEEKS, AS TRUSTEE OF THE GEORGE A. MEEKS AND IRMA C. MEEKS REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2005; SUNTRUST BANK; CHERRYTREE SUBDIVISION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.;

Defendant(s)

________________/

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:         IRMA C. MEEKS A/K/A IRMA COROMOTO MEEKS; IRMA C. MEEKS A/K/A IRMA COROMOTO MEEKS, AS TRUSTEE OF THE GEORGE A. MEEKS AND IRMA C. MEEKS REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2005

Whose residence(s) is/are unknown.

YOU ARE HEREBY required to file your answer or written defenses, if any, in the above proceeding with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiffs attorney, Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra, 9204 King Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619-1328, telephone (813) 915-8660, facsimile (813) 915-0559, within thirty days of the first publication of this Notice, the nature of this proceeding being a suit for foreclosure of mortgage against the following described property, to wit:

LOT SEVENTY-ONE (71) OF CHERRYTREE, PHASE II, A SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "P", PAGE 100 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

               

If you fail to file your response or answer, if any, in the above proceeding with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiffs attorney, Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra, 9204 King Palm Dr., Tampa, Florida 33619-1328, telephone (813) 915-8660, facsimile (813) 915-0559, within thirty days of the first publication of this Notice, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

DATED at ALACHUA County this 16th day of October, 2013.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

By/s/___________

Deputy Clerk

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS:

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at interpreter@circuit8.org

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 24 & 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

               

CASE NO. 01-2012-CA-003647 A                     

WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,

                                Plaintiff(s),

                                vs.

JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ; et al.,

                                Defendant(s).

___________/

                                NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sale will be made pursuant to an Order or Final Summary Judgment. Final Judgment was awarded on September 13, 2013 in Civil Case No.:01-2012-CA-003647 A, of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA County, Florida, wherein, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA is the Plaintiff, and, JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ; LUIS ARAUJO; OAKS OF GAINESVILLE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; AND UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION are Defendants.

The clerk of the court, J.K. Irby, will sell to the highest bidder for cash at 11:00 A.M. on November 12, 2013 in the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, the following described real property as set forth in said Final summary Judgment, to wit:

UNIT NO. 207, OAKS CONDOMINIUM, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED SHARE IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT THERETO, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 3182, PAGE 806, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 6519 W NEWBERRY RD #207, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

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

Dated this 22nd day of October, 2013.

Aldridge Connors, LLP

Attorney for Plaintiff(s)

1615 South Congress Avenue, Suite 200

Delray Beach, FL 33445

Phone: 561.392.6391 Fax: 561.392.6965

               

BY:/s/___________           Nalini Singh

FBN: 43700

Primary E-Mail: ServiceMail@aclawllp.com Secondary E-Mail: NSingh@aclawllp.com

IMPORTANT

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order

to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are

hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at interpreter@circuit8.org

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 24 &           31, 2013)                 

                               

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 2010-CA-003136

DIVISION:

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, F.S.B F/K/A WORLD SAVINGS BANK, F.S.B.,

Plaintiff,

                                vs.                                                           RANDALL J. SILVERBERG, et al,

Defendant(s).

___________/

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated on or about August 30, 2013, and entered in Case No. 2010-CA-003136 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor in interest to Wachovia Mortgage, F.S.B f/k/a World Savings Bank, F.S.B., is the Plaintiff and Randall J. Silverberg, Capstone Quarters Condominiums Association, Inc. and Action Management of Gainesville, Inc., Destiny at UF Condominium Association, Inc., are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601., Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 22nd day of November, 2013, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

UNIT 305, DESTINY AT UF, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 3287, PAGE 1, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THEREOF OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT THERETO.

A/K/A 1220 SOUTHWEST 1ST AVENUE, APARTMENT 305, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

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

Dated in Hillsborough County, Florida on this 22nd day of October, 2013.

/s/ Zach Herman

Zach Herman, Esq.

FL Bar # 89349

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

10-36486

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 accomodation in order to participate should call Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinatory, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 within two (2) working days of receipt of this notice; if you are hearing impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771; if you are voice impaired, please call 1-800-955-8770. To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600, Tel: (352) 374-3636; Fax: (352) 338-3201.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 24 & 31, 2013)

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Furniture, Collectibles, Antiques and much more! Nov. 2 Nov. 3 & Nov. 4th after church. 10015 NW CR 235 Alachua.

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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, Wind Breaker, LLC, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Wind Breaker, LLC located at 6021 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, in the County of Alachua, Florida 32608 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated at Gainesville, Florida, this 29th day of October, 2013. Wind Breaker, LLC

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

Fictitious Names

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

File Number          2013-CP-001552

IN RE: ESTATE OF           JAMES HENRY WALLACE, also known as

James H. Wallace,                                                Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of JAMES HENRY WALLACE, also known as James H. Wallace , deceased, whose date of death was   August 18, 2013 , is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 . The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 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 person having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

The date of first publication of this Notice is October 31 , 2013.

               

Personal Representative:

Hubert M. Worley, Jr.

5873 SE 50th St.

Trenton, Florida 32693

Attorney for Personal Representative:           David Miller Lang, Jr.          Florida Bar No. 0023541   204 Southeast First Street Post Office Box 51             Trenton, Florida 32693

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.      (352) 463-7800

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:SUPERIOR TOWING, LLC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 11/15/2013, 10:00 am at 1308 S MAIN ST GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-7921, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. SUPERIOR TOWING, LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

1B3ES56C65D288669 2005 DODGE 1HGCB766XMA188801 1991 HONDA 3VWCK21Y13M320028 2003 VOLKSWAGEN

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31, 2013)                    

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ALACHUA COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NUMBER: 01-2013-CP-1555

IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD STANLEY SCHLAF,  

_______________/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Richard Stanley Schlaf, deceased, File number: 01-2013-CP-1555 is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate division, the address of which is 201 East University Av, Gainesville FL 32601, and that the names and address of the personal representative and personal representative=s attorney are set forth below.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent=s estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE is October 31, 2013.

Personal Representative: DEBRA L. SCHLAF

Attorney for Personal Representative

/B. SHANNON SMITH/

Attorneys for Petitioner

322 East Park Avenue

Chiefland FL 32626

352-490-5353

fax: 352-490-5337

smithlawservice@

smithlawfirm.org

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ALACHUA COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NUMBER: 01-2013-CP-1555

IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD STANLEY SCHLAF,  

______________/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Richard Stanley Schlaf, deceased, File number: 01-2013-CP-1555 is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate division, the address of which is 201 East University Av, Gainesville FL 32601, and that the names and address of the personal representative and personal representative=s attorney are set forth below.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent=s estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE is October 31, 2013.

Personal Representative: DEBRA L. SCHLAF

Attorney for Personal Representative

/B. SHANNON SMITH/

SMITH LAW FIRM, LLC         B. LARRY SMITH, ESQUIRE   FBN 152687          B. SHANNON SMITH, ESQUIRE FBN: 0022028

Attorneys for Petitioner

322 East Park Avenue

Chiefland FL 32626

352-490-5353

fax: 352-490-5337

smithlawservice@

smithlawfirm.org

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No. 01-2013 -CP- 1603

IN RE THE ESTATE OF:   MARK HARRELL BENTON,            

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MARK HARRELL BENTON, deceased, whose date of death was August 13, 2013, and the last four digits of his social security number are 2758, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1st Floor, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and attorney for the personal representative are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including un-matured, contingent or un-liquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

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

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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 the 31st day of October, 2013.

/s/___________

SARAH CHRISTINA BENTON

Personal Representative

13881 NE 199 Street,

Waldo, FL 32694

/s/__________

BRUCE E. HOFFMAN,       Attorney for Personal Representative                3400 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, Florida 32609 (352) 373-2411    

Fla. Bar No. 330647             email: bhoffman_10@

hotmail.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7. 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 01-2013-CP-1190 Division Probate

IN RE: ESTATE OF JUANA A.L. VASSALLO

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS        The administration of the estate of Juana A.L. Vassallo, deceased, whose date of death was April 4, 2012, is pending in the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is October 31, 2013.

Personal Representative:

/s/________

Ella M Vassallo

201 NW 26th Street

Gainesville, Florida 32607

Attorney for Personal Representative:           /s/________

David R Martin      Florida Bar No. 0460176

David R Martin PA

455 Indian Creek Drive

Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

                               

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES

The High Springs City Commission will hold a public hearing on the following proposed Ordinances on Monday, November 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM.   This hearing will be held at the City Commission Room at City Hall of the City of High Springs, 110 NW 1st Avenue, High Springs, FL. The proposed Ordinances are:

ORDINANCE 2013-09

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST THIRTEENTH STREET WHICH RUNS NORTHEASTERLY COMMENCING AT THE NORTHERN BORDER OF TAX PARCEL NUMBER 1366-000-000 AND TERMINATING AT THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF SOUTHWEST SECOND AVENUE LYING BETWEEN TAX PARCEL 981-000-000 ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK 142

OF THE G.E. FOSTER ADDITION OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS AND TAX PARCEL 953-000-000 ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK 134 OF THE G.E. FOSTER ADDITION OF THE CITY OF HIGH SPRINGS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A copy of these documents may be reviewed at the Office of the City Clerk, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30 pm. Interested parties in the above item are invited to attend and express their concerns.

JENNY L. PARHAM

City Clerk

PLEASE NOTE: PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.0105, FLORIDA STATUTES, IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED DURING THIS MEETING HE OR SHE WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT, A PERSON WITH DISABILITIES NEEDING ANY SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS, SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER, 110 N.W. 1ST AVENUE, HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32643, TELEPHONE

(386) 454-1416

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: ULTIMATE TOWING OF GAINESVILLE, INC.

gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these

vehicles on 11/19/2013, 10:00 am at 907 SW 3rd Street

GAINESVILLE, FL 32601, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the

Florida Statutes. ULTIMATE TOWING OF GAINESVILLE, INC.

reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

1G1BN69H4GY162319 1986 CHEV CAPRICE CLASSIC 1FALP52U9VA324190 1997 FORD TAURUS GL JT2BG12K4T0351046 1996 TOYT CAMRY DX/LE/XLE 1N4AL11D62C199484 2002 NISS ALTIMA/S/SL 1N4BU31D9VC120410 1997 NISS ALTIMA XE/GXE/SE/GLE 2C3HC56F8TH241425 1996 CHRY LHS LXKS181408S183608 2008 MEIT 1FMCU03ZX8KE75193 2008 FORD LFFWKT3C283000978 2008 ZHEJIANG TAIZHOU WANGYE POWER

(Published: Alachua County Today - Sept. 26, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Advantage Towing Company gives Notice of

Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these 11/19/2013 10:00:00 AM at 907 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601

pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes.

Advantage Towing Company reserves the right to accept or reject

any and/or all bids.

1FAFP38343W158385 2003 FORD FOCUS ZTS

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31, 2013)      

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Town of LaCrosse

Notice is hereby given that the proposed Ordinance Number 2013-05, which title hereinafter appears, will be considered for enactment on Monday, the 11th of November, 2013 at the Town Council meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. in the town hall at 20613 N SR 121, LaCrosse, Florida. A copy of said Ordinance may be inspected by any member of the public at the Office of the Clerk of the Council in the Town Hall, LaCrosse, Florida. On the date first above mentioned, all interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO.                       2013-05            

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE, FLORIDA REPEALING ORDINANCE 2013-02, LEVYING AND IMPOSING A TAX FOR THE USE OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE ON EACH AND EVERY PURCHASE WITHIN SAID TOWN OF ELECTRICITY, METERED OR BOTTLED GAS (NATURAL, LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS OR MANAFACTURED), WATER SERVICE, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF SAID TAX: PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH TAX AND ITS PAYMENT TO THE TOWN OF LACROSSE; REQUIRING THE KEEPING OF BOOKS SHOWING ALL SUCH SALES AND ALLOWING ACCESS THERTO BY AUTHORIZED AGENTS OF THE TOWN OF LACROSSE; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF THE REVENUES TO BE DERIVED FROM SUCH TAX AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. IF A PERSON OR ENTITY DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE TOWN OF LACROSSE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARINGS SAID INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT FOR SUCH PURPOSE THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDANCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE AT THE LACROSSE TOWN HALL. Charlene Thomas

Town Clerk

Town of LaCrosse, Florida

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

     ALACHUA COUNTY,           FLORIDA                             

Case No.: 13-CP-1297

IN RE: ESTATE OFSIOMARA GARCIA               

Deceased.

_____________/                                                AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(Summary Administration)

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration is pending in the estate of Siomara Garcia, deceased, Case Number 13-CP-1297, by the Circuit Court for Alachua County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601; that the decedent's date of death was June 1, 2013; that the total value of the estate is $22,600.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it is proposed to be assigned by such order are:

Name Robert Garcia            Address 138 Oklahoma St., Hawthorne, Florida 32640

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is October 31, 2013.

  

Person Giving Notice:

/s/ Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia

Attorney for Person Giving Notice                   /s/ Robert M. Fields           Robert M. Fields   Attorney for Petitioner

Florida Bar Number: 0146706

DOWDA & FIELDS PA

413 St. Johns Ave.

Palatka, FL 32177

Telephone:

(386) 325-2041

Fax: (386) 325-2043

dowdafieldslaw@

gmail.com

servicedowdafieldslaw@

gmail.com

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OFPUBLICSALE: WATSONS TOWING & TRANSPORT, LLC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 11/15/2013, 10:00 am at 1308 S MAIN ST, STE C, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-7921, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. WATSONS TOWING & TRANSPORT, LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

1FAHP3FN5AW192846 2010 FORD

(Published: Alachua County Today -Oct. 31, 2013)              

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2013-CA-002733

GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

FANNIE MAE FORD A/K/A FANNIE M. FORD; JAMES CHESTNUT; PATRICIA ANN CHESTNUT; CATINA A. ROSS; STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; KATHER J. BROWN;

               Defendant(s)

____________/

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:         CATINA A. ROSS

Whose residence(s) is/are unknown.

YOU ARE HEREBY required to file your answer or written defenses, if any, in the above proceeding with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiffs attorney, Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra, 9204 King Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619-1328, telephone (813) 915-8660, facsimile (813) 915-0559, within thirty days of the first publication of this Notice, the nature of this proceeding being a suit for foreclosure of mortgage against the following described property, to wit:

The East 100 feet of Lot 25, KINCAID ROAD SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book E, Page 87, of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida.

               

If you fail to file your response or answer, if any, in the above proceeding with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiffs attorney, Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra, 9204 King Palm Dr., Tampa, Florida 33619-1328, telephone (813) 915-8660, facsimile (813) 915-0559, within thirty days of the first publication of this Notice, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

DATED at ALACHUA County this 24th day of October, 2013.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

By /s/__________             Rebecca De la Rosa

Deputy Clerk

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS:

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

Case No.: 01-2012-CA-002024

Section: MG

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-7

Plaintiff,

v.

MERLINE NOEL; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; AMERICA`S WHOLESALE LENDER; SHELL ROCK VILLAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

Defendant(s).

_______________/

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order of Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 6, 2013, entered in Civil Case No. 01-2012-CA-002024 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash on the 20th day of November, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Alachua County Courthouse, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601, relative to the following described property as set forth in the Final Judgment, to wit:                

LOT 3C OF BLOCK A OF SHELL ROCK VILLAS, REPLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "L", PAGE 77, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

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

By: /s/__________

Stephen Orsillo, Esq., FBN: 89377

9409 Philadelphia Road

Baltimore, Maryland 21237

Mailing Address:

Morris|Hardwick|Schneider, LLC

5110 Eisenhower Blvd., Suite 302A

Tampa, Florida 33634

Customer Service (866)-503-4930

MHSinbox@

closingsource.net

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 24 & 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2009-CA-002228

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC3,

Plaintiff,

vs.

CHARLES L. MORRIS JR, et.al.

Defendant(s).

______________/

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 18, 2010, and entered in 01-2009-CA-002228 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC3, is the Plaintiff and CHARLES L MORRIS JR; UNKNOWN TENANTS are the Defendant(s).   J.K. Irby as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, Lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center 201 E University, Gainesville, FL 32601, at 11:00 AM on November 20, 2013 , the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT FORTY-TWO (42), GATOR GET-AWAY, AS PER PLAT BOOK "M", PAGE 86 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

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

Dated this 25 day of October, 2013.

By: Adam Malley

FL BAR # 69867

for Melissa Muros

Florida Bar: 638471

Robertson, Anschutz & Schneid, PL

Attorneys for Plaintiff

6409 Congress Avenue, Suite 100

Boca Raton, Florida 33487

IMPORTANT

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

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01-2012-CA-001386

DIVISION: J

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-15,

Plaintiff,

                                vs.                                                           FREDERICK HANSON, et al,

Defendant(s).

______________/

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 28, 2013, and entered in Case No. 01-2012-CA-001386 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAA Home Equity Trust 2006-15, is the Plaintiff and Frederick Hanson also known as Frederick A. Hanson, Judith Hanson also known as Judith T. Hanson, Mallorca Square Condominium Association, Inc., are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601., Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 5th day of December, 2013, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

UNIT 105 OF MALLORCA SQUARE CONDOMINIUM, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 3297, PAGE 115, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 528 NW 39TH RD GAINESVILLE FL 32607-4839

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

Dated in Hillsborough County, Florida on this 17th day of October, 2013.

/s/Erik DelEtoile

Erik DelEtoile, Esq.

FL Bar # 71675

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

(813) 221-9171 facsimile

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

BM - 004260F01

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

To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600, Tel: (352) 374-3636; Fax: (352) 338-3201.

(Published: Alachua CountyToday - Oct. 24 & 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 01 2012 CA 000048

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

                        

Plantiff,

Vs.

BERTHEENIA S. KING A/K/A BERTHEENIA S. BROWN, et al            

Defendant(s)         /             

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure date September 20, 2013, and entered in Case No. 01 2012 CA 000048 of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., is Plaintiff, and BERTHEENIA S. KING A/K/A BERTHEENIA S. BROWN, et al are Defendants, the clerk will sell to the highest and best bidder for case, beginning at 11:00 AM in the lobby at ALACHUA COUNTY Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, on the 10 day of December, 2013, the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to wit:

Lot 3, LINCOLN ESTATES THIRD ADDITION, according to plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book H, Page 14 of the current Public Records of Alachua County, Florida. PARCEL ID#: 16116-100-003

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

Dated: October 17, 2013

Phelan Hallinan, PLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff

2727 West Cypress Creek Road

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Tel: 954-462-7000

Fax: 954-462-7001

Service by email: FL.Service@

PhelanHallinan.com

By: /s/ Heather J. Koch

Phelan Hallinan, PLC

Heather J. Koch, Esq., Florida Bar No. 89107

Emilio R. Lenzi, Esq., Florida Bar No. 0668273   (Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 24 &                 31, 2013)                          

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WALDO, FLORIDA

Notice is hereby given that City Council of the City of Waldo will consider the following ordinance for second and final reading on November 12, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at the Yerkes Center, 14245 Cole Street, Waldo, Florida.

All interested parties may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-03

AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WALDO AMENDING THE CITY OF WALDO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REPEAL SECTION 5.05 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT; TO ADOPT A NEW SECTION 5.05 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT; TO ADOPT FLOOD HAZARD MAPS, TO DESIGNATE A FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR, TO ADOPT PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at City Hall, 14655 Kennard Street, Waldo, Florida, during regular business hours.

Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact City Hall at (352) 468-1001 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.

Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at said hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, that person may need to insure that a verbatim record is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 01 2012 CA 001139

DIVISION:

GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC,

Plaintiff,

                                vs.                                                           ANITA D. JENKINS-MCCARTER, et al,

Defendant(s).

__________/

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated October 8, 2013, and entered in Case No. 01 2012 CA 001139 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which GMAC Mortgage, LLC, is the Plaintiff and Anita D. Jenkins-McCarter, Barry McCarter, are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601., Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 11th day of December, 2013, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

LOT FORTY-SIX (46) OF NORTHWOOD OAKS UNIT NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK I, PAGE 6, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

A/K/A 5800 NW 33RD ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653-1723

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

Dated in Hillsborough County, Florida on this 18th day of October, 2013.

/s/Erik DelEtoile

Erik DelEtoile, Esq.

FL Bar # 71675

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

(813) 221-9171 facsimile

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

BM - 11-93376

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

To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600, Tel: (352) 374-3636;

Fax: (352) 338-3201.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 24 & 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO. 01-2013-CA-003160

GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC,

               

Plaintiff,

vs.

GEORGE A. MEEKS A/K/A GEORGE ARTHUR MEEKS; GEORGE A. MEEKS A/K/A GEORGE ARTHUR MEEKS, AS TRUSTEES OF THE GEORGE A. MEEKS AND IRMA C. MEEKS REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2005; IRMA C. MEEKS A/K/A IRMA COROMOTO MEEKS; IRMA C. MEEKS A/K/A IRMA COROMOTO MEEKS, AS TRUSTEE OF THE GEORGE A. MEEKS AND IRMA C. MEEKS REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2005; SUNTRUST BANK; CHERRYTREE SUBDIVISION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.;

Defendant(s)

________________/

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:         IRMA C. MEEKS A/K/A IRMA COROMOTO MEEKS; IRMA C. MEEKS A/K/A IRMA COROMOTO MEEKS, AS TRUSTEE OF THE GEORGE A. MEEKS AND IRMA C. MEEKS REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2005

Whose residence(s) is/are unknown.

YOU ARE HEREBY required to file your answer or written defenses, if any, in the above proceeding with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiffs attorney, Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra, 9204 King Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619-1328, telephone (813) 915-8660, facsimile (813) 915-0559, within thirty days of the first publication of this Notice, the nature of this proceeding being a suit for foreclosure of mortgage against the following described property, to wit:

LOT SEVENTY-ONE (71) OF CHERRYTREE, PHASE II, A SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK "P", PAGE 100 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

               

If you fail to file your response or answer, if any, in the above proceeding with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiffs attorney, Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra, 9204 King Palm Dr., Tampa, Florida 33619-1328, telephone (813) 915-8660, facsimile (813) 915-0559, within thirty days of the first publication of this Notice, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or petition.

DATED at ALACHUA County this 16th day of October, 2013.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

By/s/___________

Deputy Clerk

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS:

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Ms. Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Room 410, Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact the Court Interpreter Program at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 24 & 31, 2013)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

               

CASE NO. 01-2012-CA-003647 A                     

WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,

                                Plaintiff(s),

                                vs.

JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ; et al.,

                                Defendant(s).

___________/

                                NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sale will be made pursuant to an Order or Final Summary Judgment. Final Judgment was awarded on September 13, 2013 in Civil Case No.:01-2012-CA-003647 A, of the Circuit Court of the EIGHTH Judicial Circuit in and for ALACHUA County, Florida, wherein, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA is the Plaintiff, and, JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ; LUIS ARAUJO; OAKS OF GAINESVILLE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; AND UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION are Defendants.

The clerk of the court, J.K. Irby, will sell to the highest bidder for cash at 11:00 A.M. on November 12, 2013 in the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, the following described real property as set forth in said Final summary Judgment, to wit:

UNIT NO. 207, OAKS CONDOMINIUM, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED SHARE IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT THERETO, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 3182, PAGE 806, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Property Address: 6519 W NEWBERRY RD #207, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

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

Dated this 22nd day of October, 2013.

Aldridge Connors, LLP

Attorney for Plaintiff(s)

1615 South Congress Avenue, Suite 200

Delray Beach, FL 33445

Phone: 561.392.6391 Fax: 561.392.6965

               

BY:/s/___________           Nalini Singh

FBN: 43700

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

IMPORTANT

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order

to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (352) 337-6237, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance. If you are

hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an ASL interpreter or an assisted listening device to participate in a proceeding, please contact Court Interpreting at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 24 &           31, 2013)                 

                               

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL ACTION

CASE NO.: 2010-CA-003136

DIVISION:

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, F.S.B F/K/A WORLD SAVINGS BANK, F.S.B.,

Plaintiff,

                                vs.                                                           RANDALL J. SILVERBERG, et al,

Defendant(s).

___________/

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated on or about August 30, 2013, and entered in Case No. 2010-CA-003136 of the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida in which Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor in interest to Wachovia Mortgage, F.S.B f/k/a World Savings Bank, F.S.B., is the Plaintiff and Randall J. Silverberg, Capstone Quarters Condominiums Association, Inc. and Action Management of Gainesville, Inc., Destiny at UF Condominium Association, Inc., are defendants, the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on the lobby of the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601., Alachua County, Florida at 11:00AM on the 22nd day of November, 2013, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

UNIT 305, DESTINY AT UF, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 3287, PAGE 1, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THEREOF OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT THERETO.

A/K/A 1220 SOUTHWEST 1ST AVENUE, APARTMENT 305, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

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

Dated in Hillsborough County, Florida on this 22nd day of October, 2013.

/s/ Zach Herman

Zach Herman, Esq.

FL Bar # 89349

Albertelli Law

Attorney for Plaintiff

P.O. Box 23028

Tampa, FL 33623

(813) 221-4743

eService: servealaw@

albertellilaw.com

10-36486

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 accomodation in order to participate should call Jan Phillips, ADA Coordinatory, Alachua County Courthouse, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 at (352) 337-6237 within two (2) working days of receipt of this notice; if you are hearing impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771; if you are voice impaired, please call 1-800-955-8770. To file response please contact Alachua County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 600, Gainesville, FL 32602-0600, Tel: (352) 374-3636; Fax: (352) 338-3201.

(Published: Alachua County Today - Oct. 24 & 31, 2013)

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