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Pensacola Icons: What Landmarks Define Our Cit y?

espite Pensacola’s small town feel, our city is filled with iconic landmarks and a rich history. The “Icons of Pensacola” exhibit in the T.T. Wentworth museum, which opened July 10, tackles some of this history by focusing in on six undeniably Pensacola icons. The icons featured include three which still exist: the Blue Angels, the Graffiti Bridge and the Sailfish Sign, and three that are no longer around: the Norwegian Seaman’s Church, the Pensacola Dairy Company, and the Hotel San Carlos. When asked about their choices of icons, the chief curator at the UWF Historic Trust, Lowell Bassett, said: “With each of these six we tried to find something that was relatable, something that you didn’t have to be a local to appreciate. It was incredibly hard to narrow it down to just six. I think we had over fifty ideas initially. We had to really look and figure out which ones offered the best look at Pensacola’s history.” The exhibit, on the 3rd floor of the museum, will run until Oct. 31. Its arrangement is meant to give visitors freedom to engage with it in whatever way they want. “We kind of had an open floor plan, so the idea is that when you come in, the sightlines can pull you in any direction, and you can go towards whatever most interests you,” said Bassett. One way the sightlines could take us is towards the large portrait of a Norwegian man on the wall. His eyes seem to be following you, beckoning you to come look. The Norwegian Seaman’s church is the most obscure icon of the six, as very few recall it in living memory. It was a prominent Protestant church and a cultural institution in Pensacola during its time of operation from the late

19th century up until it was torn down in 1934. “The unique thing about the church was how difficult it was to find anything, any artifacts at all, relating to it. It was this massive stone building— we couldn’t even find a brick. Not one. And one of the few people we could find who recall it was a woman in her mid 80s, who recalled her grandparents attending the church.” The church was part of the large Norwegian presence that existed at the time. It was a place where sailors could go to find literature to read via a worldwide library system of seaman’s churches, where they could socialize with other sailors, where they could both send and receive letters from home, and where they could worship. There was a massive Christmas celebration held by the church, in which sailors would often receive Christmas gifts all the way from Europe to open here in Pensacola. Music that would have been sung at the church plays at the exhibit, performed by a Norwegian group. Eventually however, the Norwegian population of Pensacola left, leaving few behind. Those who remained moved to what is now Immanuel Lutheran Church

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for their place of worship, and memory of the church faded with the Norwegian population. Another Pensacola icon which has faded into history is the Pensacola Dairy Company. The Dairy Bar, owned by the company, had an iconic milk bottle on the top of the building, what Bassett calls “mimetic architecture,” or architecture that signals what a place was selling. In this case, the restaurants main fare was all things dairy. Built in 1926, initially the restaurant was strictly dairy, selling ice cream, milk, and cream, as well as delivering milk; it later evolved into a drive-in style restaurant. It was torn down in the 1970s however, to make way for the I-10 off ramp by the Bay Center. The museum features milk bottles and bottle caps from the Dairy Bar, as well as laminated examples of the old menus, in addition to an advertisement for the sale of milk for World War II, both of which you can pick up and read for yourself. The Hotel San Carlos is the last of the lost icons. The tone Bassett takes when talking of it is bittersweet, it is clear how much of a loss the tearing down of this hotel was. “It was one of those things that was done to really put us on the map,” said Bassett. In its heyday there were advertisements as far north as Chicago for the Hotel San Carlos, and it was the premier destination if you were having any sort of formal event in Pensacola. The hotel was torn down in 1993, after it fell into disrepair in the 60s and through the 70s, but is missed by many now. Bassett

talked of its demolition, saying, “People really hated to see it torn down. Even people who supported it when it was torn down are kicking themselves now for removing it, because it was one of these places that any other city would have found a way to support it, to revitalize it. There were a lot of ideas on the table when it was torn down, but unfortunately at the time there just wasn’t the foresight to preserve it.” The most prominent item on display for the hotel is one of the old bell-hops desks, which was restored by a member of the Historic Trust to how it would have looked in its glory days. Other artifacts, such as old keys, silverware and an ashtray with special matches are on display as well. The most prominent of the other three still existing icons is the Blue Angels. Undoubtedly a Pensacola legend, the world famous Navy flight demonstration team is the pride of Pensacola. A video detailing the experiences of recently retired Blue Angel pilot Matthew Suyderhoud provides fascinating insight into the group and the amount of skill that it takes to be a Blue Angel. The flight suits on display are on loan from two former Blue Angel pilots. Bassett expressed particular delight in having been able to get a flight suit helmet. “You see the flight suits all the time, but not usually the helmets. We were very excited to have gotten this one.” The Graffiti Bridge and the Sailfish Sign are the two other existing icons that many think of as going hand-in-hand, since you

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often have to pass under both in order to get to the beach. The 17th Avenue overpass, known lovingly as the Graffiti Bridge, was once thought of as a major issue. The graffiti on the bridge was regarded as projecting an undesirable image. For many years, ramping up in the 1980s, locals tried to find a way to combat graffiti on the bridge. In 2008, it was decriminalized, cementing the bridge’s status as an everchanging iconic Pensacola landmark. The title of an informative plaque at the exhibit says it best: “From Eyesore to Icon.” The Graffiti Bridge display is by far the most unique one, going out of its way to catch your eye. The wall art was done by artist Poppy Garcia, and the display features pages from Rachel Pongetti’s book, “The Pensacola Graffiti Bridge Project,” where in 2011 she photographed the Graffiti Bridge every day for 365 days. The Sailfish Sign, commissioned by the Santa Rosa Island Authority in the 1950s was originally on Palafox, on top of Escambia Motors. In 1962 it was moved to the location near the Bob Sikes Memorial Bridge, and the original sign was replaced by a new one in 2003. On display is part of the original sign. “We have the original sailfish sign, so the pieces you see up there are the original… we’re one of the only places where you can get up close and personal with it,” said Bassett. In the end, Bassett hopes visitors leave the exhibit with a better understanding of the interesting story of Pensacola’s history.

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Groundbreaking LGBTQ films coming to the Gulf Coast Stamped LGBTQ Film Festival – Pensacola’s annual event featuring lesbian, gay, bi and transgender (LGBT) films and filmmakers from across the globe – is returning for its seventh year, and will kick off Aug. 23 with three nights of free films. This year’s festival runs from Aug. 23 through 25 and will take place at Pensacola Little Theatre. “Each year, Stamped shows some of the best LGBTQ films nationally and internationally,” Stamped Board President David Newton said. “These films are important in providing education to the community of Pensacola, advocating for acceptance of the LGBTQ community, in highlighting pressing issues. Admission is al-

ways free, so we encourage everyone to come enjoy three nights of incredible films, and bring a friend.” This year’s event features a lineup of 20 films tackling tough issues and telling important stories. With a variety of films slated for the 2018 fest, there’s something for every filmgoer. “Our lineup of films is incredibly diverse, and it’s our hope that everyone will take advantage of a free movie night and come show their love for Pensacola’s LGBTQ community,” Newton said. “Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you at Pensacola Little Theatre Aug. 23 through 25.” For a full schedule of events, visit www. stampedfilmfest.com/ schedule/schedule-2018.

To view information about individual films, visit www.stampedfilmfest.com/category/ films/2018. To schedule an interview or request a media pass, contact Jamie Dickerman at (505) 720-2195 or jdickerman@griffinassoc.com. Started in 2012, Stamped brings awareness and diversity to the region through the unique power of film. The film festival highlights the artistic contributions both nationally and internationally of lesbian, gay, bi and transgender (LGBT) films and filmmakers. The unique ability of film to transcend stereotypes and relate to the viewer opens the door to a dialogue about the LGBT experience, building a stronger and more open Pensacola.

County residents to receive “TRuth In Milage” TRIM notices TRIM notices are arriving in Santa Rosa County mailboxes soon and this year they include a requested increased fire assessment for county residences, businesses and vacant land located within the fire districts of Allentown, Bagdad, Berrydale, East Milton, Harold, Jay, Munson, Pace and Skyline as well as Navarre Beach. Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) funding for fire districts has remained the same since 2007 during which time the county has seen record growth, putting a strain on departments as they try to keep up with the increased demand for emergency services including increasing personnel and equipment cost. “Call volumes for our fire departments have increased 37 percent since 2011 and we have more than $2 million in appa-

ratus that is now more than 10 years old,” explained Brad Baker, Santa Rosa County emergency management director. “With the unprecedented growth we’ve seen in the county, we’ve had to add shifts, hire additional personnel and add new fire stations to accommodate the increase in residents - and more is needed.” The assessments requested for MSBU-funded fire districts in the north end of Santa Rosa County range by square footage and start at $103 per residence up to 2700 sq. ft. and $155 for those 2700 sq. ft and greater, while commercial (nonresidential) rates are $.038 per sq. ft. and vacant land will be $13 per parcel. The Navarre Beach fire district assessment rate categories are $500 per dwelling unit, $0.41 per sq. ft. for commercial property and

$63 per parcel for vacant land. A public hearing on MSBU adjustments will be held Sept. 11, 6 p.m., at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Center boardroom, 6495 Caroline Street in Milton. The “Truth In Millage” (TRIM) law was designed to inform property owners of their rights as taxpayers and the Santa Rosa County property appraiser mails TRIM notices to every property owner of record each year in mid-August. Communities not affected by the MSBU fire assessment rules include Midway, HolleyNavarre, Avalon-Mulat, Whiting Field and the cities of Gulf Breeze and Milton. For information on exemptions and other questions, visit www.santarosa.fl.gov/TRIM or call the Emergency Management Office at 983-5360.

Manna’s The Clover Pick A Bowl, Fill A Bowl event slated for Sept. 7

Join Manna in the fight against hunger at their annual fundraiser, The Clover Pick A Bowl, Fill A Bowl. The event hosted by Pensacola State College will be held Sept. 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Lou Ross Center. This unique event with an artsy twist features the work of local artists, a silent auction, and the fare of local vendors. Choose a one-of-a-kind clay bowl to keep and sample some of the best soups in town. The annual event has been renamed in honor and memory of longtime supporter Bill Clover. Clover, a Pensacola State College Visual Arts Professor, was instrumental in starting and sustaining the 11-year event that has raised money to help thousands of hungry people. This event is made possible by the faculty, students and friends of the Pensacola State College Visual Arts Department, First City Arts Center, local artists, businesses and vendors providing sponsorships and donations of art, food, beverages and other in-kind goods and services. For more information and event ticket sales, visit www.mannahelps.org/events/ pick-a-bowl-fill-a-bowl.

Annual Japanese Bon Fest

Last year the Japanese Bon Fest was canceled due to a storm in Gulf, but the fest is back for this year. The 12th annual 2018 Bon Fest will be held at Booker T. Washington High School, 6000 College Pkwy, Sept. 1 at noon to 4 p.m. Taiko Drummers will be back from EPCOT Center. This is a Japanese cultural event for all ages.

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Annual Fenner Ride to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida More than 400 cyclists from around the region are expected to participate in the annual Fenner Ride in Milton, Oct. 20. The century ride, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, begins at Guy Thompson Community Center at 5629 Byrom St., Milton. A portion of the ride will be on the Blackwater State Heritage Trail, selected as one of Florida’s most scenic greenways. The ride routes are broken down into four distances of 18, 40, 62 and 100 miles. Early registration is $45 through Oct. 17, $55 thereafter, and includes a T-shirt, rest stops, limited sag support and a post-ride meal. Registration on the day of the ride begins at 6:30 a.m. at Guy Thomp-

son Community Center. Participants can register online at www.bbbsnwfl. org or by contacting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida at 4335437. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. Fenner Ride is hosted in conjunction with the Beaches to Woodlands Tour in Santa Rosa County and the West Florida Wheelmen. Sponsorships are available. Contact Courtney Cook, vice president of development, at ccook@bbbsnwfl.org or 433-5437 for more information. Fenner Ride is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Fenner McConnell and Matt Wantz. Both men were avid cyclists and former members of

the West Florida Wheelmen. A hit-and-run driver killed Dr. Fenner McConnell, a medical examiner for a four-county district in the Panhandle, in 1998 as he rode his bicycle across Bob Sikes Bridge. Matt Wantz was tragically killed while working in a local bike shop. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida has been the area’s leader in one-to-one mentoring for 29 years by serving children ages 6 to 18. Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Last year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida served 616 children in Northwest Florida.

Escambia County Park selected as FYSA Recreational Club of the Year Escambia County’s Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park and the Gulf Coast Texans youth soccer program have been awarded the 2018 Florida Youth Soccer Association Recreational Club of the Year, selected out of approximately 250 youth soccer associations in Florida. The award was presented to the Gulf Coast Texans at the FYSA’s annual meeting Aug. 11 in Orlando, Florida. The Gulf Coast Texans use Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park through a partnership with Escambia County Parks and Recreation, offering youth soccer for children 3 years old all the way through high school. The goal of the Gulf Coast Texans is to provide exposure of soccer in the community to youth for the purpose of promoting good health, sportsmanship, teamwork, competition and developing a love for the game of soccer. When applying for the FYSA award, Gulf Coast Texans Recreational Com-

missioner Alain Espinosa said what makes the program special is that it is 100 percent volunteer-run, and all volunteers share the same philosophy of making sure that each player has the best environment to enjoy the game of soccer. The Gulf Coast Texans program encourages play at all skill levels and focuses on the enjoyment and development of soccer players without the emphasis on highlevel pressure to win. The recreational program of the Gulf Coast Texans has grown by 10 percent each year since 2014, averaging about 450 players each season. To learn more about the Gulf Coast Texans, visit gulfcoasttexans.com. For more information about Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park, visit www.myescambia. com/our-services/parks-and-recreation/ parks-and-community-centers/park-andcommunity-center-details/brosnahamathletic-park.

FloridaWest EDA and the PEDC announce five-year strategic plan for economic development in greater Pensacola and Escambia County Last week, representatives from the FloridaWest Board of Directors and the Pensacola-Escambia Promotion & Development Commission presented a FloridaWest/PEDC FiveYear Strategic plan for Economic Development to the Escambia County Commission. The plan will be presented to Pensacola City Council at an upcoming meeting. The detailed strategy identifies six areas of work, all designed to improve economic out-

comes for the citizens and communities. This will be accomplished by increasing the number of high wage jobs available in the community, increasing the local tax base, and improving educational opportunities in specific target industry sectors. FloridaWest will primarily work to increase capital investment and high wage jobs by attracting new businesses, retaining and expanding existing businesses and

helping new businesses grow. The board members of the PEDC and FloridaWest met in day-long public meetings in January and April, volunteering their time to draft the comprehensive plan. “Economic Development is an investment in our future,” said FloridaWest CEO Scott Luth, “We thank our City and County Partners, for with their support, the significant goals set forth in the plan can be realized.”

Registration open for Escambia County flag football

Registration is underway for the Escambia County Parks and Recreation Department’s flag football league for adults 18 and up, offering options for competitive or recreational teams. Registration and payment are due Sept. 7 to the Parks and Recreation Department, 1651 E. Nine Mile Road. The cost is $400 per team, payable by cash or check

only. League play begins Sept. 13. • Competitive League: 10 games, doubleheaders played on Sundays • Recreation League: 10 games, doubleheaders played on Thursdays For a registration form, visit www. myescambia.com. For more information, call 475-5220 or e-mail mahumphreys@myescambia.com.

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Fall Prevention Expo set for Sept. 21

IHMC lecture series announced IHMC will host a lecture series which will include Richard Kohler and Evan Kovacs on “The Talk: From the Seafloor to the Stars,” Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. before the lecture and will be hald at 40 S Alcaniz St. Exploring together for over 30 years, Kohler and Kovacs have documented some of the most historically significant shipwrecks and underwater mysteries around the globe, including the RMS Titanic, the USS Arizona and the Andrea Doria. They have filmed and co-hosted 56 episodes of the History Channel program “Deep Sea Detectives” and numerous other documentary films detailing their exploits in uncovering underwater enigmas and natural wonders. In “Seafloor to the Stars” they detail a decade of exploration on the RMS Titanic and the recent discovery and recovery of the Apollo spacecraft’s F-1 engines. Richie Kohler is an author and shipwreck explorer whose 40 years of diving experiences have taken him to all corners of the globe. These exploits have been detailed in documentary films and in a NY Times best-selling book, Shadow Divers, by Robert Kurson. Kohler hosted fifty-six episodes of the popular History Channel program “Deep Sea Detectives” and numerous other television programs detailing his explorations on some of the most famous shipwrecks in the world, including the Andrea Doria, RMS Titanic, and the HMHS Britannic. Utilizing submersibles and cutting-edge diving equipment, Kohler’s focus in underwater exploration has been on the human aspect of shipwreck tragedies, correcting fractured or missing history and in doing so, providing answers and closure to family members. Locating and identifying lost warships such as the USS Murphy, USS Lagarto, U-215 and U-869 and reaching out to these people has been the real reward in shipwreck exploration. Kohler’s recent work on a forgotten WWII submarine battle helped bring posthumous recognition to American Naval Captain in an award ceremony at the US Pentagon.

A fellow in the Explorer’s Club, Kohler continues to lead expeditions worldwide in search of lost ships and the mysteries they hold. He has written numerous magazine articles about shipwrecks, deep diving and diver safety and in 2017, published his first book, Mystery of the Last Olympian detailing a decade of work on Titanic’s sister ship Britannic. Over the years he has made numerous presentations at schools, libraries, diving conventions and symposiums promoting diving safety, education and awareness. Evan Kovacs a world class diver, passionate explorer, and perpetual imaginer, began his work with subsea imagery in 2003 while working with the History Channel. He is one of very few people to film – in both 2D and 3D – the RMS Titanic and her sister ship, HMHS Britannic. Over the course of his career, he has participated and led expeditions to survey and film wrecks, caves, and archaeological sites across the United States, to the islands of the South Pacific, the English Channel, the jungles of Mexico and the Dominican Republic, the D-Day beaches of Normandy, the Mediterranean, Thailand, Antarctica. His underwater and topside work can be seen on National Geographic, History Channel, Discovery Channel, PBS NOVA, CBC, NHK, and elsewhere. In 2009, he was nominated for an Emmy in videography for the NOVA program Lost and Found: Legacy of the USS Lagarto and in 2013 was underwater cinematographer and camera engineer on the Apollo 11 Rocket Engine Recovery with Jeff Bezos. Since 2006, he has partnered with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Advanced Imaging and Visualization Lab to build and operate imaging systems for filming both above and below water for broadcast television, archaeological expeditions, and esteemed research institutions around the world. He has filmed around the world with numerous the deep submersibles like Alvin, the Pisces submersibles, Tritons and numerous remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).

More than 23,000 businesses in Escambia County to receive renewal notices Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announced his office mailed Business Tax Receipt (BTR) renewal notices to 23,700 businesses in Escambia County. Businesses may renew their BTRs anytime between now and Sept. 30 without penalty. E-checks and credit cards can be used for online transactions. “Online renewals and our new Business Tax Express option make renewing and purchasing BTRs easier than ever,” Lunsford said. “Renewing and applying online is easy and secure, and there is no wait time.” “There are many new online options for business owners,” Lunsford continued. “Our goal is to provide multiple options in an ongoing effort to meet and exceed the customer service expectations of the citizens we serve. We understand that our customers’ time is valuable and feel that by offering convenient online options for application, payment and updating, we help alleviate some of the time constraints on them – it’s a win-win for both of us.” Businesses also can make payments by mail or at one of four convenient offices. Additionally, business owners are encouraged to take advantage of the installment plan for tangible personal

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property tax payments. By utilizing this plan, business owners with a tangible personal property tax bill of at least $100 can make four quarterly payments instead of one lump sum payment. Each quarterly bill will receive a different discount for early payment, as prescribed by Florida Statutes. The quarterly payments are due by the last day of June, September, December and March. Businesses can apply online until April 30, 2019 for the 2019 installment plan. “The installment program not only helps ease the financial burden on taxpayers by allowing them to spread out the payments, it also provides a discount for making payments on time,” Lunsford said. Customers who do need to visit the offices can join the line online at EscambiaTaxCollector.com and manage their time their way. Citizens select an office location and type of service, receive a message with approximate service time and then continue their regular activities until the service time approaches. Applications and additional information for BTRs are available at EscambiaTaxCollector.com. If you have any questions, please visit our website or email ectc@EscambiaTaxCollector.com.

The Santa Rosa County Fall Prevention Expo 2018 will be held Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. till noon at the Guy Thompson Community Center located at 5629 Byrom Street in Milton. At the Fall Prevention Expo you can take advantage of free health screenings and learn more about how to prevent a fall, which is a major issue facing seniors today. In 2017, 2,271 falls were reported as the reason for injuries in Santa Rosa County, which was more than were due to motor vehicle accidents, violence and poisoning added together (1,782). Of the 2,271 fall related injuries 1,541 involved men and women 65 years of age and older, which is an increase of over 300 accidents compared to 2016 in Santa Rosa County. Falls can be very costly to people, especially seniors when you look at the injury itself along

with the possible medical bills, a hospital stay, and other costs associated with the accident. This is why the 2018 Fall Prevention Expo is so important. An opportunity to learn ways to not only improve your balance from health professionals from Santa Rosa Medical Center, but to also reduce the number of risks in and around your home. Members of the Santa Rosa Medical Center staff also will be conducting free screenings for items like blood pressure, breast self-exam education, diabetes education, smoking cessation, weight management, and other individual health related issues. During this year’s expo, seniors will have the opportunity to visit with a variety of local businesses and community organizations designed to help serve the areas older residents. Some of these groups include

“Shine,” which serves the health insurance need of elders, Legal Services of North Florida, American Red Cross, who will be offering all residents free smoke detectors, the Santa Rosa County Emergency Operations Center, who will be handing out information on how to stay safe during times of disasters, Assisted Living Locators, a free community oriented service to assist seniors in locating the best elder care option’s, information and resources available, as well as many other groups. If your group or organization would like to be a part of this year’s expo, booth space is available. This year the Fall Prevention Expo is hosted by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and the City of Milton. For more information about the Fall Prevention Expo or booth space availability contact the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at 983-5220.

PACE Center for Girls’ upcoming events in August and October

PACE Center for Girls are hosting their annual VIP Friends Party at the Palafox House at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 28. This is a 90 minute cocktail party where attendees can come and learn more about PACE, see a special performance by a few of our girls, sign up to become a Friend of PACE, preview this years’ Judith Leiber Couture clutch donated by Jewelers Trade Shop and purchase tickets to win this beauty in an Opportunity Drawing, and also buy a designer bag at a special taxfree one-night-only discount courtesy of Lux Exchange in Destin. On Oct. 19, PACE Center for Girls will also be hosting their largest ever Bag It and Bubbles Luncheon at Sanders Beach from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring all sorts of exciting new additions, like a Champagne and Sparkling Wine Pull, a Bubbly Bar, more than 40 designer handbags for silent auction, an array of Buy It Now bags courtesy of Lux Exchange, the aforementioned Leiber Drawing, special silent auction experience packages and more.

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CHARTER SCHOOL FOES: EDUCATION AMENDMENT CLEAR AS MUD By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER County Circuit Judge John NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Cooper. Meyer said the ballot title TALLAHASSEE – Lawyers and summary are “misleading” for a voting-rights group asked and “deceptive” because they a judge Friday to remove a pro- do not explain that approval posed constitutional amend- of the amendment will remove ment that could expand char- the local school boards’ authorter schools in Florida from the ity to oversee charter schools, November ballot, arguing the which are public schools but operate more independently measure is misleading. Ronald Meyer, a lawyer rep- than traditional schools. But Blaine Winship, a lawyer resenting the Florida League of Women Voters, likened Amend- representing the state, said the ment 8, which combines three ballot title and summary are “a separate education proposals fair statement” of the proposed into one ballot measure, to amendment. “The voters have a right to “putting sparkly things around a pile of mud so that you can see this,” Winship said. “It’s clear. There’s nothing misleaddistract the voters’ attention.” Meyer said the Constitution ing about it. ... This lets them Revision Commission, which know the major ramification meets every 20 years and has without going through every the unique power to place conceivable one, as we disamendments directly on the cussed, which is not even posballot, did not fully explain the sible to do.” Winship acknowledged charter school provision, while combining it with clearer pro- Amendment 8 is aimed at posals on term limits for school overturning a 2008 appellate board members and civic lit- court decision involving Duval County that found the Legislaeracy. “They take these two dis- ture’s creation of a statewide junctive things to distract you commission to authorize charfrom the unintelligible part in ter schools was unconstitutionthe middle,” Meyer told Leon al. The court said it infringed

on the constitutional right of school boards to oversee and operate all public schools in their counties. “All this amendment is doing is taking away a monopoly power,” Winship said. “This is just basically going to overturn that (ruling).” Meyer, however, described charter schools as “private schools funded with public tax dollars.” “It’s not enough that they have legislatively been able to get at the money. Now they (charter schools) want to be stripped of any control by the elected school board that has to tax you and me to pay for them,” Meyer told Cooper. “None of this is disclosed anywhere in this ballot summary and that is what this is about.” Amendment 8 combined three different education issues into one ballot measure. It would impose an eight-year term limit on school board members. It would require “civic literacy” to be promoted in public schools. And it would allow charter schools and other public education initiatives to be authorized by the Legisla-

ture or other entities, instead of exclusively by local school boards. The proposed amendment is also being challenged in a case filed directly with the Florida Supreme Court. That lawsuit asks the state’s highest court to remove six amendments placed on the ballot by the Constitution Revision Commission, arguing the panel overstepped its authority by combining multiple proposals into single ballot measures. Meyer said if the Supreme Court challenge is successful, it would “moot” the lawsuit

now before the Leon County circuit court. Cooper said he expects to have a decision in the case by Monday. There are 13 proposed state constitutional amendments on the Nov. 6 general-election ballot, including eight approved by the CRC and five approved by the Legislature or through the petition process. Seven of the CRC amendments are being challenged in court. Like all constitutional changes, each amendment requires approval from 60 percent of the voters in order to be enacted.

LAWSUITS REVIVED ON AUTISM ACCOMMODATIONS AT DISNEY By JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

KEY STATE TAX PROJECTIONS SEE LITTLE CHANGE By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE – The forecast for state revenue remained stable as analysts Thursday approved a new projection of the key funding sources for Florida’s budget, including sales taxes and corporate income taxes. Amy Baker, coordinator of the Legislature’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research, said the forecast for state general revenue “is virtually unchanged overall.” The analysts’ periodic forecasts are important because they help determine how much money lawmakers will have to spend each year. General revenue is a critical part of the state budget because it heavily funds education, health care and prison programs. The state finished the 2017/18 fiscal year = June 30 with revenues exceeding a prior projection by some $205 million. But nearly 60 percent of that surplus was one-time funding, including $52 million from Seminole Tribe gambling revenue and $30 million in what are known as Medicaid “achieved savings” rebates. In addition, the new forecast includes “slightly weaker” projections for nearterm economic conditions, Baker said. The net result cut the general revenue forecast by about $33 million over two years, including $13.1 million in the current budget year and $19.5 million in the 2019/20 year, which will start next July. The reduction amounts to less than

one-tenth of 1 percent of the estimated $32.2 billion in general revenue that will be collected this year. Current-year general revenue collections are expected to be $1.03 billion, or 3.3 percent, higher than in 2017-2018, the forecast showed. And the 2019/20 general revenue total is projected at $33.3 billion, a $1.09 billion increase, or 3.4 percent, over this budget year. One of the largest changes made by the estimating conference involved the corporate income tax, which accounts for more than $2 billion a year in general revenue. Based on increased collections in latter months of 2017/18, the new forecast increased the projected corporate-tax collections by $86 million this year and $77 million for 2019/20. Sales tax collections, the largest source of general revenue at more than $25 billion a year, were adjusted slightly downward. This year’s forecast was cut by $21.3 million and the 2019/20 estimate was reduced by $57 million. The current-year forecast retains a $117.8 million boost in sales tax activity related to the rebuilding and recovery after last year’s Hurricane Irma. State analysts will make another general revenue forecast before the Legislature passes a 2019/20 state budget. The Legislature begins its annual 60-day session in March, and the new budget takes effect July 1. The current state budget is about $89 billion, which includes general revenue and numerous other state and federal funding sources.

TALLAHASSEE --- In a detailed, 65-page ruling, a federal appeals court Friday said a trial is needed in a legal battle about whether Disney theme parks have taken adequate steps to meet the needs of customers who have autism and cannot wait long times for rides. A lower-court judge had granted summary judgment for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts --- ruling without holding a full-blown trial --- in lawsuits filed on behalf of people with autism. But a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday sent the case back and said some key issues need to be resolved in a trial. The appeals court decision came in 30 consolidated cases that involve allegations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and deal with Disney parks in Florida and California. The decision does not resolve the underlying issues, but it gives the plaintiffs another chance to try to prove allegations that accommodations at the parks are not adequate. The cases focus on problems that people with autism have in waiting for rides and their need for pre-set orders of events, with the appeals court saying that parents had testified about autistic children having “meltdowns” when they wait for rides or routines are disrupted. “Plaintiffs allege that their severe disabilities include an inability to comprehend the concept of time, defer gratification, and wait for rides, as well as strict adherence to a pre-set routine of rides in a specific order,” said Friday’s ruling, written by appeals-court Judge Frank Hull and joined by judges Kevin Newsom and C. Ashley Royal. “Plaintiffs therefore contend that access to all of Disney’s rides must be both nearly immediate and in each plaintiff’s individual, pre-set order to accommodate fully their impairments.” But Disney has argued it properly accommodates the needs of people with autism through a “Disability Access Service” program that it began in 2013. The appeals court said the program

provides “significant benefits,” including allowing people with disabilities to get scheduled times for rides; allowing them to avoid having to physically stand in line for rides; and allowing them to immediately enter rides that have waits of less than 15 minutes. In a 2016 summary-judgment ruling for Disney, U.S. District Judge Anne Conway wrote that Disney began the Disability Access Service program to replace an earlier program that had been abused by park-goers, including by people who did not need special accommodations. Ruling in a case whose plaintiff was identified by the initials A.L., Conway wrote that the Disability Access Service program and what are known as “readmission” passes “afford plaintiff a similar, or better, experience as those not needing them.” “Plaintiff was given an opportunity to experience Magic Kingdom in a similar manner as guests that do not need accommodations. … In the present case, nondisabled guests visit Magic Kingdom for rides and attractions that most of them have to wait more than an hour to experience,” wrote Conway, a judge in the federal Middle District of Florida. “Comparing this to plaintiff’s experience, DAS and readmission passes allow him access to those same rides in a fraction of the time.” The appeals court Friday said the plaintiffs are seeking a maximum wait of 10 to 15 minutes for all rides. The ruling acknowledged that the Disabled Access Service program allows people with autism to access rides quicker than other park customers but indicated that doesn’t resolve the legal questions. “Although the DAS card is a significant benefit, we conclude that factual disputes still exist about behavioral features of plaintiffs’ impairments that make it more difficult to evaluate whether the DAS program provides a like experience (as other customers have),” the ruling said. “Plaintiffs’ evidence posits that waiting for rides in the over-stimulated environment of a theme park, even virtually with the DAS card, is beyond the capacity of plaintiffs given the specific and severe nature of their disabilities.”

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FOUR REPUBLICANS VIE FOR PUTNAM’S JOB a “full audit” of the concealedBy JIM TURNER NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA weapons licensing process to determine if any administrative TALLAHASSEE --- Four changes are needed regarding Republicans --- two lawmakers, the program, which currently ina former lawmaker and a palm- cludes 1.9 million permits. The tree farmer --- are competing Department of Agriculture and to replace Florida Agriculture Consumer Services administers Commissioner Adam Putnam, the program. Troutman believes a new rewho is term-limited in the Cabinet office and running for gover- porting structure is needed for background checks and said he’s nor. The Aug. 28 Republican pri- open to discussions on movmary for agriculture commis- ing the program to the Florida sioner has featured some sniping Department of Law Enforceover issues such as campaign ment. Meanwhile, McCalister money and Second Amendment and Caldwell, who has been support, with the sparring most- endorsed by the National Rifle ly occurring between state Rep. Association, said the program Matt Caldwell of North Fort My- should remain under the direcers and Sen. Denise Grimsley of tion of a statewide elected official. Sebring. Caldwell and Grimsley apBut outside of touting endorsements and straw-poll results, the pear to be the front-runners in candidates --- Caldwell, Grims- the race, due in large part to their ley, former Rep. Baxter Trout- financial support and their roles man of Winter Haven and Mike in the Legislature. Both have McCalister of Plant City --- ac- pulled in more than $2 million in knowledged as August got un- contributions the past two years derway that nearly 50 percent for their campaigns and politiof voters still were undecided or cal committees, with supporters unaware of the candidates in the ranging from statewide business race. The contest has mostly fo- groups in Tallahassee to sugar cused on the candidates’ support growers in Clewiston. But Troutman, a businessman for ranchers, farmers and the dwindling citrus industry, pro- who is a former state House tecting state waters and the du- member and a grandson of the ties of the Department of Agri- late citrus and cattle magnate culture and Consumer Services. Ben Hill Griffin, Jr., has run a The Republican primary win- series of ads --- powered by his ner is expected to be favored $3 million in self-funding --- that heading into the November gen- have allowed him to express his eral election and will face the visions for agriculture and conwinner of a three-way Demo- sumer protection. “I think if people really look at cratic primary between Homestead Mayor Jeff Porter, Fort experience, and they look at the Lauderdale marine biologist Da- three corners that I bring, the privid Walker and attorney and lob- vate sector, the farming production and agriculture experience, byist Nikki Fried. The Republican candidates and public policy, and they look back White House efforts to at my opponents and the special change the North American Free interest contributions that have Trade Agreement to help the come to them, versus self-financstate’s farmers but offer slight ing, if you boil it down, that’s the differences on the future of the difference,” Troutman said. Meanwhile, McCalister is state’s concealed-weapons licensing program, which has engaged in his third statewide drawn fire under Putnam’s lead- campaign and said he is the only Republican candidate with an ership. Grimsley said she would order agriculture education and direct

involvement in the industry with his Plant City tree farm. However, McCalister had raised only $3,866 and put $18,738 of his own money into the contest as of Aug. 3. That has limited his outreach to personal appearances in a contest where the other three have each spent seven figures and been able to make ad buys across the state. University of Central Florida political-science professor Aubrey Jewett said the contest has mostly been drowned out by the gubernatorial race and a hotly contested Republican primary for attorney general. “It’s really been a race that’s been under the radar,” Jewett said. “You have three candidates who seem like they could go somewhere. And, really, even the fourth, Mike McCalister, because he’s run before statewide --- even though he didn’t win, he got like 10 percent of the vote --without spending much money, may go somewhere.” Issues that have drawn attention have included ongoing water-quality problems across South Florida and Putnam’s handling of the concealed-weapons licensing program after it was found that some employees failed to conduct required background checks. Caldwell, 37, is a real-estate appraiser who has degrees from Edison College and Florida Gulf Coast University. He traces his family back seven generations in Florida and was elected to the House in 2010. While in the House, he spearheaded water bills for former House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, and has been a go-to lawmaker on a number of environmental issues for GOP leaders. “You just have to have somebody who is willing to stand up and fight for what we need to invest in, whether that’s infrastructure or water supply, (desalinization) and reservoirs, restoring the Everglades, our lakes and rivers,” Caldwell said.

Caldwell also touts key endorsements, including from U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, Northwest Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz and the NRA. “These are real third-party validators for Republican primary voters,” Caldwell said. Grimsley, 58, was a trauma nurse for 17 years before her father got ill and she took over the family business, which included citrus and cattle as well as a series of convenience stores and gas stations. “I’ve got a hands-on background in agriculture, executive experience with the ability to run an agency that large, and the finance background public and private,” Grimsley said. “I think I’m trustworthy, I’m sincere. I’m not a politician, never have been. Don’t want to be. And I care about this state. I’m not looking for a job. I got a great job I can have until I retire. And I’m not looking for a political stepladder.” Grimsley, who served four terms in the House before moving to the Senate in 2012, is currently a vice president with Florida Hospital in Wauchula. In a 70-page e-book, she has laid out plans on a variety of issues, such as stepped-up enforcement of the “do not call list.” She also addressed issues such as foreign trade, consumer protection, aquaculture, forestry, livestock, nurseries and row crops. “If we lose our next generation of farmers, we lose that ability to feed ourselves,” Grimsley said. “The average age of a farmer is 59 years old, so we have to stay focused on our next generation.” McCalister, 66, is a “God fearing, flag-waving” palm-tree farmer from Plant City, who was a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves and Army National Guard. He majored in agriculture, with a minor in earth sciences, at Southeast Missouri State University. He said that during his three decades in the military, he dem-

JUDGE BLOCKS EDUCATION BALLOT PROPOSAL By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE --- A Leon County circuit judge Monday knocked a proposed education constitutional amendment off the November ballot, saying the wording failed to inform voters of its impact on the creation of charter schools. The proposed amendment, placed on the ballot by the Constitution Revision Commission, would impose eight-year term limits on school board members and would require the promotion of “civic literacy” in public schools. But the provision that drew a legal challenge from the League of Women Voters of Florida would have allowed the state to operate and control public schools “not established by the school board,” wording that opponents said would have led to the expansion of charter schools. The proposal was aimed at overturning a 2008 appellate court decision that found the Legislature’s creation of a statewide commission to authorize charter schools was unconstitutional. “The failure to use the term voters would understand, ‘charter schools,’ as well as the use of a phrase that has no established meaning under Florida law, fails to inform voters of the chief purpose and effect of this proposal,” Circuit Judge John Cooper wrote in a 12-page ruling, removing Amendment 8 from the Nov. 6 ballot. Cooper called the challenged pro-

vision “a significant change” that was not explained by the Amendment 8 ballot summary, which is wording that voters would see when the go to the polls. “The current Constitution and implementing laws provide district school boards the exclusive right to make the initial determination of whether schools, charter or not, are needed and desirable in their counties,” Cooper wrote. “Without understanding the current role of school boards in approving new schools, voters cannot understand the important change they are making to local democratic control of education.” He also said the ballot measure “incorrectly implies” that it is strengthening or maintaining the school boards’ role “instead of weakening it by removing a power.” But the legal fight about Amendment 8 could be far from over, with the expectation that Cooper’s ruling will be appealed. Erika Donalds, a Constitution Revision Commission member who was the key proponent of Amendment 8, called the court’s ruling “disappointing.” Donalds, a Collier County School Board member who leads the group 8isGreat.org, which is promoting the amendment, said the League of Women Voters “fundamentally opposes empowering families to choose the education setting that best fits their child.” “Despite the speculation and bunk they’ve spread, I hope voters will be able to make their own decision in

November,” Donalds said in a statement. “It is disgusting how many misrepresentations the opposition is willing to put forth to block studentcentered school choice options.” Cooper said voters would have had “a clearer choice” if the Constitution Revision Commission had advanced the charter-school provision as “standalone revision,” rather than grouping it with two other constitutional changes. The commission, which meets every 20 years, is not bound by the one-subject mandate that applies to constitutional changes advanced by the Legislature or by voter petition. “It chose to bundle the three proposals together to increase, in its view, their chances of passage,” Cooper wrote. “But this court can only permit it to do so if it fully and accurately described all three proposals in the ballot title and description. That it failed to do.” Cooper also found the ballot measure to be “affirmatively misleading,” since the summary talks about giving the state the power to operate and control schools, but it does not mention authority could be given to other entities, including private companies. He said the measure was “conspicuously silent about who or what” would be responsible for schools not established by local school boards. “Contrary to the language of the ballot summary, the amendment was intended to permit that power be given to a wide variety of third

onstrated his ability to manage a wide-ranging agency. “I was responsible for all the mess halls, the food safety, all the water purifications, all the fuels, all the weapons and all the vehicle repairs,” McCalister said. McCalister, who unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2010 and U.S. Senate in 2012, supports issues such as free concealedweapons licenses for honorably discharged military veterans; placing a priority on eradicating citrus greening, which is devastating the citrus industry; and opposition to so-called “sanctuary cities.” Troutman, 51, views himself as a farmer, rancher and businessman, not as a politician, even though he served in the state House from 2002 to 2010. He proposed to his wife, Rebecca, from the House floor. Besides his longstanding family ties to the citrus and cattle industries, Troutman spent two decades as CEO of Labor Solutions, a personnel services company. “I don’t have to do this,” Troutman said. “I’m not doing it for a job like one of my opponents. I’m not doing it for a step up in the political career ladder like another one. I care about agriculture, the ag community as a whole, the people that make it up, the lifestyle that goes with it. Now, I realize there is much more to the job than the farming side. There is the consumer service side. And that’s vastly important to me as well.” Besides fighting citrus greening, Troutman wants to continue the state’s use of the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, which buys “conservation easements” that protect property from development but allow continued farming and ranching. “This initiative has allowed farmers to continue running their family businesses while reducing the pressure of corporate development groups on our rural landowners,” Troutman said.

parties, potentially including private entities,” Cooper wrote. Opponents of the measure praised Cooper’s decision. “Amendment 8 would have used the feel-good language of civic education and term limits to lure voters into voting ‘yes,’ while wresting local control of schools,” Patricia Brigham, president of the League of Women Voters, said in a statement. “We were confident that the courts would see through the charade and are thrilled that they agree.” Along with Cooper’s ruling, Amendment 8 is one of six Constitution Revision Commission ballot proposals facing a separate challenge at the Florida Supreme Court. That lawsuit is asking for the state’s highest court to remove the amendments from the November ballot, arguing that the commission overstepped its authority by combining multiple constitutional changes into single ballot items. A circuit judge has already ordered the removal of Amendment 13, another commission proposal that would ban commercial greyhound racing in Florida. That decision is now being appealed at the state Supreme Court. In total, 13 proposed state constitutional amendments were placed on the Nov. 6 ballot, including the eight advanced by the commission and five advanced by the Legislature or through petition drives. Each amendment would require support from at least 60 percent of the voters to be enacted.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Legals Notice of Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, VS. JAMES SMITH, AS KNOWN HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY E. SMITH, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY E. SMITH, et al. Defendants. Case No. 2018 CA 000881 Division wa NOTICE OF ACTION

Number 2018-CP-324, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which Post Office Box 472, Milton, Florida 32572. The estate is testate. 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY E. SMITH CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN

The date of first publication of this Notice is August 22, 2018.

You are notified that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Escambia County, Florida:

Attorney for Personal Representative HEATHER FISHER LINDSAY Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A. 5218 Willing Street Milton, Florida 32570 (850) 623-3200 Florida Bar No. 073441 Attorney for Personal Representative

LOT 60, BLOCK C, CORAL CREEK UNIT II, A SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF SECTION 5 AND 30, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 31 WEST, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 14 AT PAGES 86A-C OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. commonly known as 9083 CARIBBEAN DR, PENSACOLA, FL 32506 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Jennifer M. Scott of Kass Shuler, P.A., plaintiffs attorney, whose address is P.O. x 800, Tampa, Florida 33601, (813) 229-0900, on or before September 17, 2018, (or 30 days from the first date of publication, whichever is later) and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated: August 9, 2018. CLERK OF THE COURT Honorable Pam Childers, Clerk of Circuit Court, Escambia County 190 Governmental Center Pensacola , Florida 32502 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: Court Administration, ADA. Liaison, Escambia County, 190 Governmental Center, 5th Floor, Pensacola, FL 32502, Phone (850) 595-4400, Fax (850) 595-0360, ADA.Escambiagficourtsl.gov, 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. 2WR8/15-8/22NOS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA JULIA ISABEL HUDSON, individually And as Beneficiary of the Estate of JAMES ELLIS HUDSON, Plaintiff, v. MURRAY MARDEROSIAN, Defendant. CASE NO.: 2017 CA 120 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER F.S. CHAPTER 45 Notice is hereby given that on September 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. CST/12:00p.m. EST, at www.escambiarealforeclose.com , I will offer for sale and sell at public outcry, one by one, to the highest bidder for cash, the property located in Escambia County, Florida, as follows: THE WEST 46-1/4 FEET OF THE SOUTH 581/2 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, EAST KING TRACT, EAST OF TARRAGONA STREET IN THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO MAP OF SAID CITY COPYRIGHTED BY THOMAS E. WATSON IN 1906. pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on July 30, 2018, in Case Number 2017 CA 000120 of the Circuit Court in and for Escambia County, Florida in which JULIA ISABEL HUDSON, individually and as Beneficiary of the Estate of JAMES ELLIS HUDSON is Plaintiff and MURRAY MARDEROSIAN is the Defendant, pending in said Court. 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: August 16, 2018 MICHAEL D. TIDWELL, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 0899887 mtidwell@emeraldcoasttitle.com DOUGLAS D. TIDWELL, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 115624 dtidwell@emeraldcoasttitle.com BENJAMIN L. ALEXANDER, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 61632 balexander@emeraldcoasttitle.com Michael D. Tidwell, P.A. 811 N. Spring Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 (850) 434-3223 – Phone (850) 434-3822 – Fax Attorney for Plaintiff 2WR8/22-8/29NOS

Notice to Creditors IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM MANSFIELD GENTLE, JR., Deceased. Case No.: 2018-CP-324 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Testate) The administration of the estate of WILLIAM MANSFIELD GENTLE, JR., deceased, File

Personal Representative: WILLIAM QUINT ROLLO

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: Estate of DAVID EARL MILLER, Deceased. Case No. 2018-CP-001003 Division “T” NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of D A V I D EARL MILLER, deceased (the “Decedent”), whose date of death was July 3, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate Division, P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32591-0333. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorneys are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, 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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is August 22, 2018. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE J. RICHARD MILLER III Post Office Box 957 Brewton, AL 36427 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD N. SHERRILL Florida Bar No.: 172812 CLARK PARTINGTON 125 East Intendencia Street P.O. Box 13010 Pensacola, FL 32591-3010 Telephone: (850)434-9200 Fax: (850)208-7100 2WR8/22-8/29NTC

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

was April 25, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Clerk of Court Attn. Probate Division, P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32591-0333. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorneys are set forth below.

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All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, 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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF Barbara Anne Rankin a.k.a Barbara A. Rankin Deceased. File No. 2018-CP-325 Division NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Barbara Anne Rankin a.k.a. Barbara A. Rankin, deceased, whose date of death was August 5, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 6865 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida 32570-0472. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 22, 2018. Personal Representative: Felecia Evette Miller 2359 South 18th Avenue Broadview, Illinois 60155 Attorney for Personal Representative: Daniel P. Saba E-Mail Address: dsaba@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 640141 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, P.A. 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102 2WR8/22-8/29NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ESTER LEE JOHNSON Deceased. File No. 2018-CP-1100 Division U NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Ester Lee Johnson, deceased, whose date of death was February 13, 2018, and whose Social Security Number is available upon request, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate, P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32591-0333. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM CHRISTIE PETERS, Deceased.

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

Case No.: 2016-CP-401

The date of first publication of this notice is Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Testate) The administration of the estate of WILLIAM CHRISTIE PETERS, deceased, File Number 2016-CP-401, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which Post Office Box 472, Milton, Florida 32572. The estate is testate. 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is August 15, 2018. Personal Representative FRONIE ALICE DEAN

Personal Representative: Linda S. Thayer 2555 Sandicrest Drive Cantonment, FL 32533 Attorney for Personal Representative: Nicholas R. Medley Attorney for Petitioner FL Bar #: 107194 Medley Law Firm 222 W. Cervantes Street Pensacola, FL 32501 Telephone: (850) 607-7890 Fax: (850) 254-7872 nicholas@medleyelderlaw.com 2WR8/22-8/29NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: Estate of JAMES BENO a/k/a JAMES LAWRENCE BENO, Deceased. Case No. 2018-CP-001022 Division “T” NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of JAMES BENO a/k/a JAMES LAWRENCE BENO, deceased (the “Decedent”), whose date of death

All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is August 22, 2018. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE SKYLYNN BENO 9899 Martz Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD N. SHERRILL Florida Bar No.: 172812 CLARK PARTINGTON P.O. Box 13010 Pensacola, Florida 32591-3010 Telephone: (850)434-9200 Fax: (850)208-7100 2WR8/22-8/29NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH F. CERWIN, JR. a/k/a JOSEPH FRANCIS CERWIN Deceased. File No. 2018 CP 000507 Division: U NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Joseph F. Cerwin, Jr. a/k/a Joseph Francis Cerwin, deceased, whose date of death was December 22, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32592-0333. 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 FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 15, 2018. Personal Representative: Maria Theresa Cerwin 2442 Redoubt Avenue Pensacola, FL 32507 Attorney for Personal Representative: Kathleen K. DeMaria Attorney Florida Bar Number: 503789 Kathleen K. DeMaria, P.A. 510 E. Zaragoza Street Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 434-2761 Fax: (850) 438-8860 E-Mail: kathy@kathleendemaria.com Secondary E-Mail: comptroller@kathleendemaria.com 2WR8-15-8/22NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES PETER PESTANA a/k/a JAMES HAROLD PESTANA Deceased. File No. 2018-CP-969 Division U NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of James Peter Pestana a/k/a James Harold Pestana, deceased, whose date of death was February 5, 2017, and whose Social Security Number is available upon request, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate, P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32591-0333. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AF-TER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF

THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SEC-TION 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 Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Personal Representative: Robert J. Pestona 180 Derby Drive Decatur, AL 35603 Attorney for Personal Representative: Nicholas R. Medley Attorney for Petitioner FL Bar #: 107194 Medley Law Firm 222 W. Cervantes Street Pensacola, FL 32501 Telephone: (850) 607-7890 Fax: (850) 254-7872 nicholas@medleyelderlaw.com 2WR8/22-8/29NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF KATHY J. HAMMER Deceased. File No: 2018 CP 0992 Division: T NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Kathy J. Hammer, deceased, whose date of death was December 22, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32592-0333. 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 FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 22, 2018, Personal Representative: Robert Lee Thompson Attorney for Personal Representative: Kathleen K. DeMaria Attorney Florida Bar Number: 503789 Kathleen K. DeMaria, P.A. 510 E. Zaragoza Street Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 434-2761 Fax: (850) 438-8860 E-Mail: kathy@kathleendemaria.com Secondary E-Mail: comptroller@kathleendemaria.com 2WR8/22-8/29NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF THOMAS K. RIDDICK Deceased. File No. 2018-CP-697 Division T NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Thomas K. Riddick, deceased, whose date of death was February 10, 2018, and whose Social Security Number is available upon request, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate, P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32591-0333. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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 Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Personal Representative: Ronald G. Cook 7118 Calumet Court Pensacola, FL 32504 Attorney for Personal Representative: Nicholas R. Medley Attorney for Petitioner FL Bar #: 107194 Medley Law Firm 222 W. Cervantes Street Pensacola, FL 32501 Telephone: (850) 607-7890 Fax: (850) 254-7872 nicholas@medleyelderlaw.com 2WR8/22-8/29NTC

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PUBLIC NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN RE: RUBY NELL FLOYD, Deceased.

NORTHWEST FLORIDA A/C, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company Plaintiff,

File No. 2018-CP-000740

VS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RUBY NELL FLOYD, deceased, whose date of Death was April 28, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center, 190 Government Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s Estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is August 15, 2018. Personal Representative: Troy Vonada Floyd 2020 N. B Street Pensacola, FL 32501 Attorney for Personal Representative: Jodi Daniel Cooke Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A. 41 N. Jefferson Street, Suite 111 Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: 850-637-1836 Fax: 850-791-6545 jcooke@srbp.com 2WR8/15-8/22NTC

Notice of Action IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST DISTRICT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA IPINDER KAUR, individually, and GURBANI HOTELS, INC., a Florida For-Profit Corporation, Plaintiff, v. HARPAL SINGH LUTHER, Defendant. CASE NO.: 2018 CA 867 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Harpal Singh Luther: Commence at the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter thence North along the West Section line 680 feet; thence East 340 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run North Parallel to the West Section line 320 feet; thence run East 170 feet; thence run South 320 feet; thence run West 170 feet to the Point of Beginning, lying and being in Section 31, Township 1 South, Range 30 West, Escambia County, Florida. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the said real property has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Benjamin L, Alexander, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 811 N. Spring Street, Pensacola, FL 32501, on or before September 4, 2018, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on petitioners’ attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. DATED this 24th day of July, 2018 PAM CHILDERS, CLERK & COMPTROLLER CLERK OF COURT

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FRANK W. FLOWERS a/k/a FRANK WILBUR, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY D, FLOWERS a/k/a MARY DANIELS FLOWERS, THE ESTATE OF ORELIA K. SANDIFORD, and GEORGE STOPHER, a married man, Defendants. Case No.: 2018 CA 1008 Division: NOTICE OF ACTION TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FRANK W. FLOWERS a/k/a FRANK WILBUR, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY D. FLOWERS a/k/a MARY DANIELS FLOWERS, THE ESTATE OF ORELIA K. SANDIFORD, and GEORGE STOPHER, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO MAY BE CONCERNED AND ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THEM ANY RIGHT, INTEREST, CLAIM OR DEMAND IN AND TO THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY: Address Searched: 4528 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola, FL 32526 Legal Searched: The West 165 feet of the East 495 feet of the South 660 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 39, Township 1 South, Range 31 West, Escambia County, Florida. Less the South 50 feet for road right of way; and less the East 81 feet of the North 376 feet to James E. Flowers, Jr.; and less the West 58 feet of the South 165 feet to Orelia K. Sandiford. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT that portion thereof previously conveyed by Deed recorded in O.R. Book 173, Page 362 of the public records of Escambia County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: The West 19 feet of the West 107 feet of the East 437 feet of the South 165 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 39, Township 1 South, Range 31 West. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT that portion thereof previously conveyed by Deed recorded in O.R. Book 177, Page 555 of the public records of Escambia County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: Begin at the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 39, Township 1 South, Range 31 West; thence run West along South line of said Section 39, 418.8 feet; thence run North 165 feet for Point of Beginning; thence continue North 13 feet; thence West 76.2 feet; thence South 13 feet; thence East 76.2 feet to Point of Beginning, Section 29, Township 1 South, Range 31 West. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT that portion thereof previously conveyed by Deed recorded in O.R. Book 3469, Page 147 of the public records of Escambia County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: The North 482 feet of the West 76.2 feet of the East 495.00 feet of the South 660 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 39, Township 1 South, Range 31 West, Escambia County, Florida. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the said real property has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Douglas D. Tidwell Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is 811 N. Spring Street, Pensacola, FL 32501, on or before September 4, 2018, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on petitioners’ attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. DATED this 26th day of July, 2018. PAM CHILDERS, CLERK & COMPTROLLER CLERK OF COURT By: Dianna Friend As Deputy Clerk MICHAEL D. TIDWELL, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 0899887 mtidwell@emeraldcoasttitle.com DOUGLAS D. TIDWELL, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 115624 dtidwell@emeraldcoasttitle.com BENJAMIN L. ALEXANDER, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 61632 balexander@emeraldcoasttitle.com Michael D. Tidwell, P.A. 811 N. Spring Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 (850) 434-3223 - Phone

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

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LPM3 REALTY, LLC, Plaintiff, v. THE ESTATE OF RUBY MAURINE OWEN alk/a MAURINE OWEN; and ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, Defendants. CASE NO.: 2018 CA 836 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: THE ESTATE OF RUBY MAURINE OWEN A/K/A MAURINE OWEN: Begin at the Northeast corner of Jos. Pol Grant, Section 37, Township 2 South, Range 31 West, thence run South 14 degrees East along the East line of said grant 2706 feet, thence South 76 degrees West 850 feet for Point of Beginning, thence continue South 76 degrees West 50 feet, thence South 14 degrees East 150 feet, thence North 76 East 50 feet, thence North 14 degrees 150 feet to the Point of Beginning. All lying and being in Escambia County, Florida. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the said real property has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Benjamin L. Alexander, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 811 N. Spring Street, Pensacola, FL 32501, on or before September 4, 2018 , and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on petitioners’ attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. DATED this 24th day of July, 2018 PAM CHILDERS, CLERK & COMPTROLLER CLERK OF COURT By: Dianna Friend Deputy Clerk 4WR8/1-8/22NOA

entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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PAM CHILDERS CLERK OF THE COURT ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

COUNTRY MANOR HOMES, INC. a Florida Corporation Plaintiff, vs. DORIS STERNER HILL, ROBERT HENRY STERNER Defendants. Case No.: 2018 CA 000318 Division: NOTICE OF ACTION TO:. DORIS STERNER HILL, ROBERT HENRY STERNER, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO MAY BE CONCERNED AND ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THEM ANY RIGHT, INTEREST, CLAIM OR DEMAND IN AND TO THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY: Lot 2, THE PINES SUBDIVISION, Santa Rosa County, Florida according to Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book B, Page 133 of the public records of Santa Rosa County, Florida. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the said real property has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Michael D. Tidwell, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 8.11 N. Spring Street, Pensacola, FL 32501, on or before September 11, 2018, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on petitioners’ attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. DATED this 10th day of August, 2018. CLERK OF COURT Mary English As Deputy Clerk MICHAEL TIDWELL, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 0899887 mtidwell@emeraldcoasttitle.com DOUGLAS D. TIDWELL, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 115624 dridwell@emeraldcoasttitle.com BENJAMIN L. ALEXANDER, ESQUIRE . Florida Bar No.: 61632 balexander@emeraidcoasttitle.com

DATED this 17th day of August 2018.

By: Dianna Friend Deputy Clerk 2WR8/22-8/29NOA

BRUCE R. CAMPBELL, Plaintiffs, VS. MAGGIE McCURDY, DREURY McCURDY, DUDLEY NELSON, LINDA JOY NELSON, JIMIvIIE L. NELSON, MELVIN NELSON, TERRY LISA NELSON, THOMAS L. NELSON, and FREDDIE W. NELSON, Defendants. Case No.: 2018 CA 981 Division: NOTICE OF ACTION TO: MAGGIE MCCURDY,- DREURY MCCURDY, DUDLEY NELSON, LINDA JOY NELSON, TERRY LISA NELSON, and FREDDIE W. NELSON, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO MAY BE CONCERNED AND ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THEM ANY RIGHT, INTEREST, CLAIM OR DEMAND IN AND TO THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 5, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE N 00*13’40” E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 5 FOR 91.66 FEET TO AN 1 1/2” IRON PIPE ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 4 (100’R/W) AND A CURVE CONCAVED SOUTHWESTERLY FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE AND RIGHT OF WAY LINE (R=5779.65’, ^= 03*34’57”, CH.=361.32’, CH.BRG = N 44*39’42”W) AN ARC DISTANCE OF 361.38 FEET TO AN ALUMINUM DISC (RLS 1477) MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NINA McCURDY PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IN O.R. 4373, P. 0901, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY; THENCE DEPARTING SAID RIGHT OF WAY GO NORTH 07*46’40” EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE McCURDY PROPERTY FOR 282.59 FEET TO AN EXISTING AXEL ROD; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 07*46’40” EAST FOR 19.98 FEET TO AN EXISTING 5/8 IRON ROD; THENCE SOUTH 88*20’48” EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE C.R. CAMPBELL 2 ACRE PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IN O.R. 6219, P. 1999, FOR 863.99 FEET TO AN EXISTING CAPPED IRON ROD(LS#5487) MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE C.R. CAMPBELL 3 ACRE PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IN O.R. 6219, P. 1999; THENCE SOUTH 00*13’40” WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE C.R. CAMPBELL PROPERTY FOR 242.23 FEET TO AN EXISTING 5/8” IRON ROD; THENCE NORTH 88*20’48” WEST FOR 648.68 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF LOT 5; THENCE SOUTH 00*13’40” WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 5 FOR 308.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 5.96 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING THE PROPERTY DEEDED IN D.B. 180, P. 306, D.B. 461, P. 138, AND DB. 548, P. 699 AND THE PROPERTY AS OCCUPIED AND MAINTAINED BY BRUCE AND ERLENE CAMPBELL SINCE 1945 AND 1960. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the said real property has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Michael D. Tidwell, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 811 N. Spring Street, Pensacola, FL 32501, on or before September 4, 2018, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. DATED this 24th day of July, 2018 PAM CHILDERS, CLERK & COMPTROLLER CLERK OF COURT By: Dianna Friend As Deputy Clerk 4WR8/1-8/22NOA

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By: Dianna Friend Deputy Clerk

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST DISTRICT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Michael D. Tidwell, P.A. 811 N. Spring Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 (850) 434-3223 —Phone

Notice Under Fictitious Name Statute

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NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that McNorton Kelly Mechanical, Inc. a Florida Profit Corporation (the “Company”), intends to register with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statues, the fictitious name of McNorton Mechanical Contractors, under which the Company is engaged in business. The present principal place of business is located at 1171 W. Detroit Ave. Pensacola, FL. 32534. There are no persons interested in said business other than the Company and the Company owns one hundred (100%) percent interest in the above-named business. McNorton Kelly Mechanical, Inc By: Sean P Kelly President 1WR8/22FIC

NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE Notice is hereby given that Gantry Holdings, LLC desires to engage in a business enterprise under the fictitious name of Southern Rivers Distribution, commencing on August 24, 2018. Such business enterprise will operate from and be located at 917 Fairway Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507. Gantry Holdings, LLC, intends to register said fictitious name with the Division of Corporations.

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The entire interest in said enterprise is owned and held by Gantry Holdings, LLC. Gantry Holdings, LLC a Florida limited liability company By: James E. Flournoy, Member 1WR8/22FIC

Meeting Notices DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT BOARD NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR August 2018 Please mark your calendars for the following dates and times during the above noted month when meetings are scheduled to be held. Downtown Improvement Board Regular Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month Tuesday, Aug. 14th, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. Parking & Traffic Committee Regular Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of every month Tuesday, Aug. 7th, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Finance Committee Regular Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of every month Thursday, July 26th, 2018 @4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23rd, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA WHITNEY BANK, a Mississippi state chartered bank, f/k/a HANCOCK BANK, a Mississippi state chartered bank, as assignee of the FDIC as receiver for PEOPLES FIRST COMMUNITY BANK, a Florida corporation, Plaintiff, vs. JEANNINE L. RICH; KELVIN L. RICH; BRIAN S. RICH; FAITH M. RICH; JEREMY N. RICH; CHRISTEN R. WALLACE; KEITH C. RICH; GABRIELLE D. RICH; JASON A. RICH; the unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, and creditors of RONNIE RICH and all other persons claiming by, through, under, or against any of the unknown parties; CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION; KESHIA L. GIDEON; PAM CHILDERS, ESCAMBIA COUNTY CLERK OF COURT; STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; and BEVERLY FERRARO f/k/a BEVERLY ANN PETE, Defendants. Case No. 2018 CA 000640 NOTICE OF ACTION TO:

GABRIELLE D. RICH:

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage lien on real property and a security interest lien on personal property all located in Escambia County, Florida and described as follows: Real Property The South 37 feet of Lot 4 and of the West 1/2 of Lot 5, Block 90, EAST KING TRACT, City of Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, according to the map of Thomas C. Watson, Copyrighted in 1884.

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Personal Property All improvements erected on the real property described above, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, including all replacements and additions. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Melissa H. Painter, Esquire, the plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 13010, Pensacola, Florida 32591-3010 within 30 days after the first publication of this notice in the Summation Weekly and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be

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