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ELLEN PRAGER TO GIVE PUBLIC LECTURE AT WSRE BY HANA FRENETTE

Ellen Prager is a marine scientist and author, widely recognized for her research and the ability to make science entertaining and understandable for people of all ages. She is currently a freelance writer, consultant, and a science advisor on the Celebrity Xpedition cruise ship, which charters to the Galapagos Islands. She was previously the Chief Scientist for the Aquarius Reef Base program in Key Largo, Fla., which includes the world’s only undersea research station, and served as the Assistant Dean at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. She will take part in WSRE’s Public Squares Speakers Series on Thursday, Feb. 23. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. You make science entertaining and interesting to people of all ages. You’re very dedicated to sharing your knowledge with the public- why do you want people to know about marine science? I sort of left the traditional tract of most scientists. As a scientist I’ve been so fortunate. I’ve been able to investigate the natural world myself and learn from colleagues. I learned that so much of what I was learning was not available to the public or it was being communicated in such a way that wasn’t interesting. That inspired me to really spend more time thinking about how we could better communicate science, and to make it relevant to people lives.

What drew you to science initially? Remember any school projects you were really into? I always loved nature; I would run around the woods, jumping over streams, climbing in trees. I took swimming lessons and would wear full scuba gear—you could not get me out of the pool, I just thought it was the best thing ever. I will say, the Jacques Cousteau specials and National Geographic shows were very inspiring to me too; to be able to see images of nature I’ve never seen before grew my interest in science. I wanted to learn to scuba dive, and have a job pay for it. I had a passion for something, and I had fantastic mentors. We worked very hard, and they gave me a challenge. You can do anything you want if you’re willing to work hard and persevere. You were previously the Chief Scientist for the Aquarius Reef Base program in Key Largo, FL, which includes the world’s only undersea research station— what was that experience like? You lived underwater for a couple weeks What was that like? Even before I became Key Scientist for them, I went on two missions and lived underwater at the research station. I loved it. When you’re diving, you’re a momentary visitor in the ocean, and you have a very brief time underwater to do research. When you live underwater, it gives you time and access to that world. Eight or nine hours is an enormous amount of time compared to diving from the sur-

face. Like being a tourist versus living somewhere. You might seem some section of the reef you hadn’t seen before, and are witnessing changes you wouldn’t notice unless you’d seen the reef every day. You live in a habitat, in an underwater mobile home, sitting on the sand of the ocean floor. You basically take the gear off—the air is pressured to the rest of the station—so when you’re inside the lab, you’re spending your time communicating with the outside world. You’re really there spending most of your time doing your research in the water. The living compartment tends to house six aquanauts. You’ll eat dehydrated camping food, and sometimes there’s a special underwater delivery, which is fun. What does your dayto-day job look like, what kind of things are you seeing and experiencing, what are you working on? My day-to-day job varies sometimes I’m working on a project, working for clients, or I might be at home doing research for a talk I might be giving, or for book. I work for Celebrity Xpedition, and I work with naturalist cruise directors. Sometimes while I’m home, my work is kind of intermixed. Work can be very flexible I just had an idea for a new book, and started working on it recently. You have written quite a few books- when did you decide you wanted to write and share your knowledge through books? I often tell students this—I never imagined myself as a researcher; I

always thought I would teach. I started two earlylearning books, a really fun sand collection, and young kids loved it. I thought it would be a fun kids’ book, so I sent it to National Geographic and they loved it. I started working on this young children’s book series, and was writing this introductory chapter on tsunamis. In order to do it I was working with these really wonderful experts, ho were really good at technical science. I found that I loved it– helping to make their wonderful knowledge accessible to the public. It was really fun to take this information and put it into terms they would be interested in. That really started this progression of writing. What will you focus on during your Pensacola lecture? This is a very big beach town, and a big fishing town—are there things that you will discuss that are specific to the Gulf Coast region? When I come, I’m hoping to make a couple school visits and talk with students. For the main presentation at WSRE, I will focus heavily on research from my book Sex Drugs and Sea Slime, and tell some really crazy, funny stories about ocean animals and why the most bizarre creatures in the ocean are important to us. I’ll discuss some of the problems in the ocean– that part will be particularly important to Pensacola. Problems in the ocean are problems that have affected us directly. I’ll also touch on some of the things we can do to help protect the ocean.

Ellen Prager, as part of the WSRE Public Square Speakers Series When: Feb. 23 Time: Program begins at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Place: WSRE Jon & Paul Amos Performance Studio, at PSC Cost: Free

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WSRE TO LAUNCH FREE LOCALIZED 24/7 MULTIPLATFORM PBS KIDS SERVICES WSRE, a service of Pensacola State College, has announced the March 6 launch of WSRE PBS KIDS—a new multiplatform delivery of 24/7 children’s services. The free services include a new TV channel and live stream on digital platforms with interactive games integration. The effort is WSRE’s latest initiative to support early learning in Northwest Florida and throughout the station’s viewing area. WSRE will broadcast PBS KIDS shows 24 hours a day on the new channel, making it easy for children to watch their favorite series during primetime and other afterschool hours when viewing among families is high. The live stream launched nationally on January 16 and can now be viewed through pbskids.org and the PBS KIDS Video App on mobile devices and tablets. Expected later this year, the live stream experience will expand to offer an integrated games feature, enabling children to toggle between a PBS KIDS show and an activity that extends learning—all in one seamless digital experience. The live stream and games feature is grounded in research

demonstrating that measurable gains in learning are achieved when children engage with PBS KIDS content on multiple platforms. The games will align with the learning goals of each TV series, deepening children’s involvement and supporting learning. “WSRE PBS KIDS will be an awesome destination for families in our community. Whether you are streaming the service, playing an educational game, following along with a lesson plan or watching a show on our broadcast service, the experience will be learningfilled and fun,” said Bob Culkeen, WSRE general manager. “WSRE has been an integral part of this community for years, delivering content and services that parents trust and depend upon in early learning. This is yet another way we are contributing to ‘America’s First Early Learning City’ in Pensacola and to our broader viewing audience.” Through this effort, WSRE will extend its commitment to early learning by offering more families high-quality PBS KIDS content that is trusted by parents and proven to help kids learn. Research shows that PBS stations reach

more kids ages 2 through 5, more moms with children under 6 years old and more children from low-income families than any other kids TV network. With the new 24/7 channel and digital offerings, WSRE will build on this reach and impact. “We are excited to build on the work we do every day for families by adding these new 24/7 services to our offerings, ensuring that our proven educational content is accessible anytime and anywhere to all kids—especially those who need it the most,” said Jill Hubbs, WSRE Educational Services director. In a recent survey, PBS KIDS led all networks in improving kids’ behavior, with 74% of parents saying their child exhibits more positive behavior after engaging with PBS KIDS. Years of research confirm that PBS KIDS media content helps children build critical skills that enable them to find success in school and life, while helping parents increase their own engagement. A recent study conducted by WestEd found that PBS KIDS resources can help narrow the math achievement gap for children from low-income fami-

SENIOR EXPO AND HEALTH FAIR SET FOR MARCH 16

Expo to have something for every senior The Santa Rosa County Senior Expo 2017 will be held March 16th from 8 a.m. till noon at the Guy Thompson Community Center located at 5629 Byrom Street in Milton. At the Senior Expo you can take advantage of FREE health screenings and learn more about specific health issues seniors are facing today. To assist with this, members of the Santa Rosa Medical Center staff will be conducting free screenings for items like blood pressure, body fat analysis, breast selfexam education, nonfasting cholesterol and glucose, chronic pain, diabetes education, grip strength, hearing, pe-

ripheral artery disease (PAD), pulse oxygen, sinus allergies, skin cancer, sleep, smoking cessation, and weight. 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. This year the Senior Expo and Health Fair is hosted by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, City of Milton, and Woodmen Life and is supported by Santa Rosa Medical Center. For more information about the Senior Expo and Health Fair contact the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at 983-5220.

lies and better prepare them for kindergarten. Additionally, parents’ awareness of their children’s math learning increased significantly—as did their use of strategies to support their children’s learning. Nielsen data demonstrates that live TV remains the dominant way children access video, accounting for 67% of the time children spend watching video content. Most kids’ TV viewing takes place on weeknights and weekend afternoons and evenings. This trend is true for all children, but especially for those in low-income families. Designed to meet the needs of today’s kids, WSRE PBS KIDS will provide learning opportunities for children whenever and wherever they access media. “This will provide quality content for children, that is both educational and entertaining, according to their schedule and when they are ready to watch, play and learn,” said Hubbs. The new WSRE PBS KIDS channel will air popular favorites such as “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Odd Squad,” “Wild Kratts” and “Dinosaur Train.” PBS KIDS’ newest series “Splash and Bubbles,”

“Nature Cat,” and “Ready Jet Go!” will also be featured. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 6, WSRE PBS KIDS will broadcast on over-the-air channel 23.4, Cox channel 695, Mediacom channel 84, Bright House channel 200 and Riviera Utilities channel 826. These channels are currently home to WSRE Vme. The Spanish-language channel Vme will end its multicast service for public television over the next year, and WSRE’s contract to broadcast Vme ends on March 5. WSRE also broadcasts WSRE Create and WSRE World channels with the full program schedule and channel lineup available at wsre.org. The 24/7 PBS KIDS offering is an integral part of WSRE’s long-term vision for children’s services and will build on the station’s reach and impact in the community, where it provides essential services for kids, parents and teachers, including the WSRE Imagination Station early learning activity center in downtown Pensacola and PBS LearningMedia digital resources for classrooms in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties.

CAT COUNTRY 98.7’S BRENT & CANDY NAMED FINALISTS FOR ACM PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR Brent Lane and Candy Cullerton from the Cat Pak Morning Show at locally owned Cat Country 98.7 are finalists for the 2017 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Personality of the Year. The Cat Pak Morning Show won the ACM Radio Personality of the Year in 2009. This will be the 6th nomination for the Cat Pak Morning Show over the last ten years. Brent and Candy are “live and local” from 5 a.m. to 10

a.m. Monday through Friday on Cat Country 98.7 and on CatCountry987.com. Mary Hoxeng, owner of Cat Country 98.7 and sister station NewsRadio 92.3 stated “I couldn’t be prouder of the level of commitment and service Brent and Candy have in the community.” The 52nd Annual ACM Award Show will air live from the T- Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on CBS Sunday, April 2, 2017. This year, Luke

Bryan and Dierks Bentley will host the show starting at 7 p.m. It will be a celebration of the Country Music industry and the artists that make the songs come to life. For more information regarding Pensacola’s ACM Personality of the Year Finalists, Brent and Candy, contact Miranda Bailey, Cat Country 98.7 Promotions Director at (850) 262-6000 ext. 104 or by email at mbailey@ catcountry987.com

PSC WINS NATIONAL 2017 BELLWETHER AWARD

From an initial field of 2,500 applicants, Pensacola State College won the prestigious, national 2017 Bellwether Award in the Instructional Programs and Services category at the Community College Futures Assembly in Orlando Jan. 31. Sponsored by the University of Florida’s Institute of Higher Education, the CCFA focuses on cutting-edge, trendsetting programs that other colleges might find worthy of replicating. Since the Bellwether awards were established in 1995, Pensacola State College is only the fourth college in Florida to be selected as a winner in the Instructional Programs and Services category and the sixth winner from Florida in all categories. The last time a Florida college won this award was in 2006. The Bellwether Award has been compared to football’s Heisman Award because it is competitively judged and is given by peers in community

colleges across the country, with no cash award. Pensacola State’s virtual tutoring program won the Bellwether for its databacked success in helping students to complete math and science courses with higher grades and lower withdrawal rates. The college’s virtual tutoring program provides more accessible, convenient assistance for students by allowing them to see and talk to well-trained tutors when they can’t come to campus due to illness, family or work commitments, or distance. Virtual tutoring is available throughout the day and late into the evening on weekdays and on weekends. Accepting the award at the CCFA ceremony were PSC President Ed Meadows, along with Michael Johnston who was instrumental in designing and implementing the project and Kirk Bradley who assisted in implementing and expanding the program. “I am so proud of the

hard work and dedication to our students exhibited by so many of our employees,” said President Meadows. “This project is a prime example of that hard work and dedication that has resulted in significant improvement in retention and grade attainment for our students.” Johnston summed up the strength of the virtual tutoring program with the example of “Linda,” a 60-year-old student who lives in Century, too far from campus to get personal tutoring. Through the virtual tutoring program, she completed two math classes that she previously had been unable to complete. “Completing those classes meant that she was able to complete her degree and find employment,” Johnston said. “This kind of success is potentially lifechanging for students.” For more information, contact PSC Marketing Director Sheila Nichols at 850-484-1428.

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JUSTIN SAYFIE TO KEYNOTE CHAMBER LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON Leading Florida political commentator to provide analysis on the everchanging political landscape

The Greater Pensacola Chamber announced that Justin Sayfie, founder of the Sayfie Review and one of Florida’s leading political commentators, will keynote the Chamber’s annual Legislative Luncheon. “Justin Sayfie has been on the cutting-edge of Florida politics for the past two decades,” Chamber President and CEO Clay Ingram stated. “Justin will provide our audience with great insights into what’s happening in the political world, and why.” The theme of Sayfie’s remarks, The GameChanging Rules of the New Political Playbook, will focus on the lessons learned from the 2016 presidential election and what the new rules of the game mean for Flor-

ida’s elections in 2018. Since 2002, Justin has published and managed SayfieReview.com, an award-winning online publication focused on Florida politics that has been described by the Tampa Bay Times as the “online Bible for Florida political junkies”. Per a 2014 survey, 73.1% of Florida legislators said they obtain their news from Sayfie Review, making it the top source for Florida’s lawmakers. In September 2013, Justin launched the Sayfie Review Florida Leaders Summit. The Summit is modeled after the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and has featured speaker such as Governor Rick Scott, Joe Scarborough, Mika Brezinski, Arianna Huffington and Dr. Fareed Zakaria. Justin Sayfie served as a top advisor for former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve on the President’s Com-

mission on White House Fellowships. Justin has regularly appeared on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC to provide political commentary. The event is open to Featured the public and tickets February’s are now available on Artist Spotlight on Art the Chamber’s website. Show, Adorn, features Who: Greater Pensac- a wonderful collection of jewelry featuring ola Chamber What: 2017 Legisla- artists Suzette Brooks, Christine Chandler, Metive Luncheon When: Thursday, linda Giron, Jan Kurtz, Joy Oxley, Delia Stone, March 2nd from 11 Holly Vaughn, and Mara a.m. to 1 p.m. Program Viksnins. This special begins promptly at Art Festival of Jewelry 11:30 a.m. promises something Where: Skopelos at for everyone and runs New World, 600 S. through February 25. Palafox St. Blue Morning GalCost: $60 for mem- lery is celebrating its bers, $70 for non- 20th Anniversary. Spemembers or $525 for cial events will be hapa table of 10. Limited pening throughout 2017 seating is available. to commemorate this For more information milestone. Make plans or to RSVP, visit Pen- now to join in the celsacolaChamber.com/ ebration- where you Events. To learn more meet an artist every time about sponsorship op- you visit the gallery. Make plans now for portunities, contact Lindsay Money, Vice Gallery Night, February President of Member- 17th. Blue Morning Gal-

the Pensacola Bay Center since 2004, working in the various areas of event management and tenant relations with the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Furthering his career, he attended and graduated from the IAVM Venue Management School in 2016, is an IAVM certified Trained Crowd Manager, and also has additional training through the IAVM Academy for Venue Safety and Security. “Pensacola has a rich history in serving both the residents and our visitors to provide the greatest experiences the Gulf Coast has to offer. I am honored and thankful for the opportunity with the SMG team at the Pensacola Bay Center to have a positive impact in the lives of all those who visit the venue. I look forward to working with our team to continue providing quality experiences for our patrons,” commented Capps. Michael volunteers his time with various or-

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to be educational and fun and are geared to beginners and intermediate levels of all ages. Detailed information is available at bluemorninggallery.com or call 850-429-9100. For complete information, go to our website, bluemorninggallery.com and choose “Classes.” Or, when you’re in the Gallery, ask the desk worker for more information. Blue Morning Gallery is located at 21 Palafox Place, downtown Pensacola. Hours are Monday-Wednesday 10am5pm; Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am8:30 pm; and Sunday 12:30 4:00. For information, call 850-429-9100 or visit the website at www.bluemorninggallery.com.

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TWELVE-YEAR VETERAN, MICHAEL CAPPS, PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Cyndee Pennington, general manager for Pensacola Bay Center, managed by SMG, announced today the promotion of long-time employee, Michael Capps. “Michael is a valuable asset to this facility and to SMG. He has proven his ability and willingness to go the extra-mile since the day he was hired. We are excited to see his growth and looking forward to using his energy and enthusiasm to help us grow our events and client base, “ stated Pennington. Michael landed in Pensacola by way of his family’s military travels and has considered Pensacola his home since 1985. The University of West Florida graduate holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, is a Leadership Pensacola Class of 2011 Alumni as well as an UWF Outstanding Alumni of the Year recipient for the division of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science. He has been with SMG at

lery will have refreshments, the music of John Merrill at the keyboard, and the gallery will be open until midnight. If you want to dabble in the arts or you want to take your artistic talent to the next level, there’s never been a better time than right now to discover the artist within. Blue Morning Gallery is offering a wide variety of classes and workshops in several styles and mediums including:

ganizations in the area, but the organization he’s been with the longest is Pensacola Sports Association, serving multiple terms as a board member. He also lead multiple teams now as regulars, to participate in a number of local charity cooking competitions, such as the Seville Rotary Arrogant Steak Cook Off, the Pensacola EggFest, and the FloraBama “Super” Bowl Chili Cook-Off. Capps has achieved a great amount through his tenure including being a top fundraiser for the 100 holes of golf benefiting the First Tee of Northwest Florida and the James Currie Volunteer of the Year award recipient. Along with his cooking teams, they’ve won Seville Rotary Arrogant Steak Cook Off Judges Choice 1st Place, Pensacola EggFest Judges Choice and People’s Choice Runner Up, and Flora-Bama “Super” Bowl Chili Cook-Off - Two–Time People’s Choice 1st Place.

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SENATE PLAN SEEKS STATE COLLEGE BOARD By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

For two decades, Florida’s state colleges, then known as community colleges, were under a 13-member state board. That arrangement ended in 2003, after a series of moves consolidating Florida’s education system under a new Board of Education appointed by the governor. At the same time, the state university system, after passage of a constitutional amendment in 2002, moved under the control of a separate Board of Governors. But as Senate President Joe Negron seeks to overhaul Florida’s higher-education system this year, one part of his proposal would recreate a State Board of Community Colleges. Negron, R-Stuart, wants to separate state colleges from the Board of Education, which also is responsible for overseeing the public-school system, with its 67 districts, 2.8 million students and $20 billion budget. A bill (SB 374) that received approval this week from the

Senate Education Committee would recreate the former State Board of Community Colleges, a 13-member panel appointed by the governor, to oversee the college system with its 800,000 students and $2.4 billion budget. “In my view of that process, the community colleges don’t get the attention that they need and deserve,” Negron said. “It’s almost all focused on K-through-12, and having the community colleges on there is kind of like having the caboose on the end of the train.” Negron said he has “enormous respect” for the state colleges, noting two schools in recent years have won an “Aspen Prize,” a national award for top-performing community colleges. “We have a tremendous system,” Negron said. “I think they deserve the respect of having their own governing structure that responds to and handles their particular issues.” Norman Tripp, a former chairman of the State Board of Community Colleges and now a member of the university system Board of Governors, said

he endorses the idea of bringing back the college board. “It’s a good idea for them to have a State Board of Community Colleges,” Tripp said. “I think that’s effective.” State college presidents, who have raised concerns about other provisions in Negron’s higher-education package including more-stringent performance standards, are open to the idea of a new board. Joe Pickens, a former state House member who is president of St. Johns River State College, said when he took over leadership of the school in 2008 he was asked to regularly attend meetings of the State Board of Education, which he did for a four-year period. While stressing he was not criticizing the existing system, he said his observation of the process led him to the conclusion the Board of Education “is really consumed with K-12 issues and rightfully so.” “The pre-K-12 system in Florida is an all-consuming animal,” he said. Pickens said the idea of reviving the State Board of Community Colleges is not

new to him. In fact, he said Robert McLendon, who led the St. Johns River school for 36 years before Pickens became president, is part of an informal group of retired community college presidents who have been collectively lobbying him for years to bring back the board. “They believe the best thing that could happen to us is for that to come back,” he said. But Pickens, like other presidents who are debating the idea, also stressed that he would not support a board that erodes local trustees and their autonomy. Pickens said local authority is necessary to guide a system with schools as disparate as Chipola College, a small school in the rural Panhandle, and Broward College, a huge school in a heavily urbanized area. Jim Murdaugh, president of Tallahassee Community College, said he remains neutral on the idea, waiting for more details to emerge. But he said local autonomy is a big issue for him too. “Candidly, what has worked so well for our system is lo-

ATWATER STEPPING DOWN FROM CABINET POST By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

State Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater announced Friday he will leave his elected position for a job at Florida Atlantic University after the upcoming legislative session. Gov. Rick Scott will name a replacement for Atwater, who has held the Cabinet post since getting elected in 2010. The CFO position will be on the ballot again in 2018. Atwater, a former Senate president whose political future has long been the subject of speculation, unsuccessfully sought to become Florida Atlantic president three years ago. He will serve as a vice president at the Boca Raton school managing finances and economic development. “While I would have preferred to embrace this opportunity at a later date, the timing of crucial university initiatives warranted an accelerated transition,” the North Palm Beach Republican said in a statement. “As a parent of FAU graduates, I cannot think of a better place to begin the next phase of my career,” Atwater added in

a release from the university. Atwater, who had considered a U.S. Senate run in 2016, is in his second term as CFO and would be prevented from seeking reelection next year due to term limits. Atwater’s statewide post pays $128,972 a year. At FAU, he will replace Dorothy Russell, who retired in January after a decade at the university and was paid nearly $250,000 last year. The 60-day legislative session begins March 7. Atwater, 58, noted in the statement Friday that leaving after the session will give Scott “sufficient time” to name a replacement to serve out the remainder of Atwater’s term. Scott, in a statement praising Atwater, said he would begin the process of making an appointment. “I got to know CFO Jeff Atwater well in 2010 on the campaign trail, and like me, he has been laser-focused on keeping the cost of living low for all Floridians,” Scott said in his statement. “I am proud that the state has paid down over $7.6 billion in debt since 2011 and CFO Atwater has aggressively helped us achieve

that goal. He has fought to reduce burdensome regulations that hinder job growth, protect families from financial fraud and has traveled the state to return more than $1 billion in unclaimed property to its rightful owners.” Atwater, a banker who started his political career on the North Palm Beach Village Council in 1993, was elected to the state House in 2000 and moved to the Senate in 2002. He served as Senate president for the 2009 and 2010 sessions. Current Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart, issued a statement Friday calling Atwater “one of the leading fixtures in Florida government for the last 15 years.” “When I was elected to the Senate in 2009, we were in the middle of the recession and working to balance a budget, while dealing with a multibillion-dollar shortfall,” Negron said. “I will always remember CFO Atwater’s strong and determined leadership during this extremely trying time. I know he will serve FAU with the same tenacity.” As chief financial officer, Atwater teamed with Scott in 2012 to push legislation in-

tended to reform the personal-injury protection portion of auto insurance coverage. However, the two also clashed in 2015 over the abrupt departure of Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey, whose exit was orchestrated by the governor’s office. Atwater was elected chief financial officer with 57 percent of the vote in 2010, and he got 59 percent when he was re-elected four years later. Scott’s decision about appointing a replacement for Atwater could play a critical role in the 2018 contest for the Cabinet seat. The appointee could have a leg up in running for a full term in the job. Nobody has opened a campaign account to run for the office in 2018, according to the state Division of Elections website. However, the names of a number of potential appointees have already been floated. Those names include Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera, who Scott appointed to his current post after Jennifer Carroll was asked to leave the administration in 2013. Other names include former

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cal control, the ability to make decisions at the local level that allows us to be responsive to the communities that we serve,” Murdaugh said. Ed Meadows, president of Pensacola State College and chair of the colleges’ Council of Presidents, said while he believes the current system is working, he would be open to a state board f it is established in the state Constitution, as was done with the university system’s Board of Governors. He said that would keep the state college system on a “level playing field” with the university system. “A constitutionally established board lends more stability moving into the future,” Meadows said. “If we are going to have a truly advocating, importantly revered board, it has to be established through the Constitution.” Meadows also said a new state board should have a “coordinating” role for the 28-school system, leaving governing to the local boards of trustees. “Our strength is in the local governing boards,” he said.

state Rep. Tom Grady and state Sens. Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg, Tom Lee of Thonotosassa, Lizbeth Benacquisto of Fort Myers and Jack Latvala of Clearwater. Latvala has been an ally of Scott on economic incentives and recently floated a potential candidacy for governor in 2018. Grady, a Naples neighbor of Scott, is currently vying to become president of Florida Gulf Coast University. He has been appointed in the past by the governor to the State Board of Education and to lead the Office of Financial Regulation. At FAU, Atwater will report to President John Kelly, who landed the job Atwater briefly pursued in January 2014. “When I approached Jeff about joining us here, it was immediately obvious he cares passionately about FAU,” Kelly said in a prepared statement. “There is no better person to help guide this university’s finances and corporate relationships as we continue with unbridled ambition to make FAU America’s fastest improving university.”

STATE COLLEGES DEFEND FOUR-YEAR DEGREES By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

The Florida College System chancellor on Thursday defended the ability of state colleges to offer four-year degree programs, saying the approval process for new baccalaureate degrees is “rigorous” and that students receiving the degrees remain a small part of overall enrollment. Chancellor Madeline Pumariega told the House Post-Secondary Education Subcommittee that the 28 colleges have had the ability to start baccalaureate programs since 2001, with the first fouryear degrees being offered by St. Petersburg College. She said lawmakers approved the expansion of baccalaureate degrees, which traditionally have been awarded by state universities, to keep Florida economically competitive and to provide the flexibility of four-year college “workforce” degrees aimed at filling job-skills gaps in local communities. Currently, 27 of the 28 state colleges offer the de-

grees in 179 programs. The four-year degrees are the focus of Senate legislation (SB 374) that would overhaul the review and approval process for baccalaureate degrees and impose an enrollment cap on upper-division students at the schools, which in the past were known as community colleges. College advocates have raised objections to the Senate bill saying the new review process could limit the schools’ ability to quickly respond to workforce needs, while maintaining baccalaureate degrees play a limited role at their campuses. In the 2014-15 academic year, only 4.5 percent of the more than 800,000 students enrolled in state colleges were in baccalaureate programs, with four-year graduates representing 6 percent of the 111,000 degrees and certificates awarded that year, according to the state Department of Education. Pumariega said the state college system remains focused on two-year associate degrees, which made up 56 percent of the enrollment and 64 percent of the de-

grees awarded in 2014-15. “You see by enrollment our colleges have stayed true to that (mission),” Pumariega told the House members. Critics of the four-year college degrees point to rapid growth in the system, with Senate analysts noting enrollment in four-year programs more than doubled in the last five years. The growth raises questions of “mission creep” by colleges on the universities’ turf and the possibility of costly duplication of programs. Many of those issues were raised in 2014 when the Legislature imposed a one-year moratorium on new college baccalaureate programs. Pumariega said the moratorium led to changes in the review process for new degree programs, including a more detailed economic analysis, a larger role for the state and private universities and an ultimate approval by the State Board of Education. Since the moratorium ended in 2015, the Board of Education has approved 10 new four-year degree programs at the colleges, while another 11 were withdrawn. Another 14

remain in the approval pipeline, according to the Senate. “We believe that this process is a fairly tight process but one that is responsive to workforce needs,” Pumariega told the House panel. Additionally, Pumariega said the only new baccalaureate programs that have been approved are “$10,000 degrees,” meaning students would pay no more than that in tuition and fees. She noted that while those degrees are a bargain for the students, it costs the colleges more than that to provide the programs. Anna Jones, who works as a nurse in Tallahassee, told the House committee that Gulf Coast State College’s four-year degree in nursing helped her stay in school and ultimately get a job, despite limited finances. She said she was able to earn her two-year degree at the Panama City school and then move on to earn a bachelor of science in nursing degree, while working full time to help cover her tuition. She said the lower cost of the college program, as well as the flexibility of an online program, helped

her finish her degree and get a job as a nurse in a medicalsurgical intensive care unit. “I would not be where I am today without it,” Jones said, noting most employers require nurses to have bachelor’s degrees for the higher-skills positions. In her testimony, Pumariega also stressed the collaborative role that universities play when a state college proposes a new four-year degree program. For instance, Miami Dade College last year won approval for a data analytics baccalaureate degree, but only after Florida International University signed off on it, Pumariega said. As part of the agreement, college students who earn four-year college degrees can move on to FIU to earn advanced degrees, she said. Next week, the Board of Education is expected to approve a four-year accounting degree program at Santa Fe College. That came after the University of Florida acknowledged most of its accounting graduates move out of the area, leaving a gap that the college program is designed to fill, Pumariega said.

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HOUSE MOVES FORWARD IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FEUD By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

A House proposal that would kill Gov. Rick Scott’s prized economic-development and tourism agencies began moving forward Wednesday over Scott’s growing public objections. The House Careers & Competition Subcommittee voted 10-5 to back a 172-page proposal (PCB CCS 17-01) that would eliminate the publicprivate Enterprise Florida and tourism marketer Visit Florida, along with a lengthy list of taxcredit and grant programs designed to attract companies to relocate and build in the state. The proposal, pushed by House Speaker Richard Corcoran, has raised tensions in the Capitol, but it likely won’t reach the Senate as is. Some supporters said they expect the bill to undergo changes if the agencies are able to quickly show they can be more transparent and focus more on small counties and small businesses. “I do think that some of the things are going to be zeroed out, but I think at the end of the day not everything gets zeroed out,” subcommittee Chairman Halsey Beshears, RMonticello, said after voting for the proposal. “The bigger guys are going to take care of themselves. That doesn’t mean throw them under the bus. It just means we need to focus those dollars where we can get the best bang for our buck.” After the vote, Scott tweeted, “Politicians in @MyFLHouse turned their back on jobs today by supporting job killing legislation.” Prior to the meeting, Scott

—amid a growing feud with Corcoran—tweeted, “A job creates hope, a job creates opportunity for your family. LETS FIGHT FOR JOBS TODAY.” The capital letters were by the governor. The House proposal drew criticism from business lobbyists who filed the committee room and said spending through the public-private agencies has helped improve the state’s economy during the past six years. Rep. Paul Renner, a Palm Coast Republican who is sponsoring the proposal, said money spent on incentives doesn’t help small businesses or local residents, puts at a disadvantage businesses that are forced to compete with companies that get state money and reduces spending for public safety, roads, bridges and education. “When we spend hundreds of millions of dollars on economic incentives for a few companies, we steal money from those core critical priorities that we all share an interest in,” Renner said. Renner added that Visit Florida has a growing “accountability” problem, which should force the agency to justify its existence. But for now, reports that included Visit Florida paying what had been an undisclosed $1 million to Miami hip-hop artist Pitbull offset any positives that the agency has garnered by helping the state hit record tourism numbers. “When taxpayers sit back and see millions of dollars going to multimillion-dollar celebrities, it doesn’t sit well,” Renner said. “Visit Florida needs to come in and

offer up what they’re going to do to fix this. But at this point, because of those challenges, the House’s position is they need to be eliminated.” Ken Lawson, who recently became president of Visit Florida after serving as secretary of the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation, told the subcommittee the tourism agency is moving to become more transparent in its contracts. Enterprise Florida President Chris Hart, who also recently moved to his current job, added that the bill leaves Florida “flat-footed and forces us to compete without the resources to win.” Both expressed optimism after the meeting that the House will be open to making changes to the proposal within the next three months. The annual 60-day legislative session starts March 7. Voting against the bill, Rep. Al Jacquet, D-Lantana, cited a “big fear” that eliminating Visit Florida will harm the service industry that relies on tourists. Also, Rep. Joe Gruters, a Sarasota Republican who voted against the proposal, questioned how Florida will be able to remain competitive with other states that provide business-recruitment money. The vote came as Scott has rallied supporters of the two agencies to lobby House members against the measure and to back his budget request to provide $85 million for Enterprise Florida business incentives and $76 million for Visit Florida. Lawmakers rejected Scott’s request of $250 million for economic incentives through

Enterprise Florida a year ago, but at the same time approved $78 million for Visit Florida. On Tuesday, rancor over the House proposal spilled across the Capitol. Scott contended after a Cabinet meeting that Corcoran—rumored to be eyeing a gubernatorial run in 2018—was using the issue to further his political career. “It’s pretty clear if you don’t care about people’s jobs, you must be caring about something else. The only thing this could be is politics,” said Scott, who may run for U.S. Senate in two years. Corcoran quickly responded that “we were elected to do what is right and clean up government, put an end to the waste of taxpayer money and end the culture of corruption.” Along with abolishing Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida, the House measure also would end the Office of Film & Entertainment, the Florida Small Business Development Center Network, Florida’s international offices and several other programs. Rep. Mike La Rosa, R-St. Cloud, said in voting for the proposal that many of the programs “should have been eliminated a long time ago.” Under the proposal, unallocated money from those programs would be shifted into the state’s general revenue. Existing deals between the agencies and private businesses would remain in place and, along with selected programs, be rolled into the state Department of Economic Opportunity. Earlier Wednesday, Senate Transportation, Tourism &

Economic Development Appropriations Chairman Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, expressed doubt about the Senate taking up the House measure. “I don’t think there is going to be a bill like that in the Florida Senate,” Brandes said after his panel heard an overview from state economists about incentive programs. “I think we’re in an open conversation with the House,” Brandes added. “Obviously, they have their own ideas . they’re free to work on whatever projects they want, and we will thoughtfully consider what their proposals are.” But Brandes said he believes lawmakers should look to recast the agencies to focus on small and local businesses. “I think focusing on small businesses is what our team of economists is telling us we should be doing that we’re currently not doing,” Brandes said. Amy Baker, head of the Legislature’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research, told Brandes’ subcommittee that the biggest driver of economics in the state is the growing population that demands more goods. She also offered a report indicating the majority of the state’s incentive programs, including what is known as the “Quick Action Closing Fund,” have fallen short of providing a positive return on investment. But she noted that the state’s benchmark for breaking even is a “lofty challenge,” as each tax-incentive dollar offered must “cycle” through the state’s economy 16.67 times to be considered an even return on investment.

JUDICIAL TERM LIMITS GET BACKING IN HOUSE By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Despite opposition from an array of legal groups, a House panel Thursday backed a proposed constitutional amendment that would place term limits on Florida Supreme Court justices and state appeals-court judges. House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’ Lakes, is pushing the proposal, which would go on the 2018 ballot if it gets through the Legislature. The proposal would revamp a decades-old system in which Supreme Court justices and appeals-court judges do not face term limits—though they are required to go before voters

every six years for merit-retention elections and face a mandatory retirement age of 70. Rep. Jennifer Sullivan, a Mount Dora Republican who is sponsoring the measure (HJR 1), said the current system does not hold jurists accountable. She said no justice or appeals-court judge has ever lost a merit-retention vote. “This bill is about good government and accountability,” Sullivan said before the House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee approved the proposal. But the measure faces opposition from legal groups ranging from The Florida Bar to the Florida Justice Reform Institute, a business-aligned

organization that has frequently disagreed with the state Supreme Court about civil legal issues. Opponents said, in part, that term limits would dissuade young attorneys from leaving private law practices for judgeships because those attorneys would eventually have to go back and try to rebuild practices. “Bottom line, term limits are not going to ensure the best judges are on the bench,” said William Large, president of the Florida Justice Reform Institute. “Instead, they will only ensure that the best and brightest Florida lawyers rarely, if ever, apply.” The proposal would prevent Supreme Court justices

and appeals-court judges from seeking additional terms in merit-retention elections if they have already served 12 consecutive years in their positions. The House passed a similar proposal last year, but senators did not approve it. Corcoran and other Republican leaders have been highly critical of the Supreme Court in recent years because of rulings that overturned legislative decisions. But Rep. Sean Shaw, a Tampa Democrat who voted against the proposed constitutional amendment Thursday, said lawmakers disagreeing with court rulings is evidence that the constitutional separation of powers is working.

Shaw also pointed to the experience of his father, the late Supreme Court Justice Leander Shaw, who had repeated merit-retention votes and “had to campaign vigorously.” “I’m still not certain that there is a problem that we are addressing,” Shaw said. Rep. Shawn Harrison, however, said the ultimate decision about term limits would be up to voters if lawmakers put the issue on the 2018 ballot. “This is a proposed constitutional amendment,” said Harrison, a Tampa Republican and lawyer. “What we’re doing here today is not changing the rules. We are letting the people decide if this is what they want.”

LIQUOR, SELF-DEFENSE BILLS MOVING IN SENATE By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Controversial proposals that would allow liquor to be sold in grocery stores and shift the burden of proof in “stand your ground” self-defense cases were set up Thursday to be among the first items the Senate could approve when the annual legislative session begins next month. The Rules Committee voted 7-4 for a proposal (SB 106) that would end a Depressionera law requiring liquor stores and bars to be separated from groceries and other retail goods, an issue commonly referred to as the “liquor wall.” The committee then, in an 8-2 vote, supported a National Rifle Association-backed measure (SB 128) that would place the burden of proof on prosecutors during pre-trial hearings in “stand your ground” cases. “If you are the government and you don’t have sufficient evidence in front of a judge to convince a judge to move forward to trial, then you aren’t going to win the

trial,” said Sen. Rob Bradley, a Fleming Island Republican who is sponsoring the “stand your ground” bill. The proposal stems from a Florida Supreme Court ruling in 2015 that said defendants have the burden of proof to show they should be shielded from prosecution under the “stand your ground” law. In “stand your ground” cases, pre-trial evidentiary hearings are held to determine whether defendants should be immune from prosecution. Opponents maintain the measure would put an end to cases before all the facts are revealed and contend that the “stand your ground” law has disproportionate effects, as it is used more successfully as a defense when white shooters kill African-Americans. Sen. Perry Thurston, a Fort Lauderdale Democrat who is an attorney, said that while he’s argued self-defense in court, the proposed change is unnecessary, fails to address needed criminal-justice reforms and will “open a floodgate of litigation.”

“If you pass it, I’ll use it, my colleagues will use it, they’ll clog up the court, the state will be put to an undue burden on these type of cases,” Thurston said. “It will happen. If an attorney doesn’t do it, he will be charged with a failure to practice.” Bradley’s proposal, which has the support of the Florida Public Defender Association, was approved by the Senate in a 24-12 vote last year, but failed to advance through the House. The annual legislative session starts March 7, and Senate and House committees are moving forward with bills in preparation. The “stand your ground” and liquor bills had earlier cleared other committees and are now positioned to go to the full Senate. The liquor-wall measure, which has failed to advance in past sessions, pits retailers Wal-Mart and Target, both in favor of repealing the Depression-era law, against supermarket giant Publix and liquor-store chain ABC Fine Wine & Spirits. Sen. Jack Latvala, R-

Clearwater Republican, said he opposes the measure as it would allow 16-years-olds who work in grocery stores to have access to liquor. He said he’s never heard anyone complain “about a lack of access to alcoholic beverages.” “We’ve had a process set up that nobody cares about, except a couple of large international corporations who want to get into that business in Florida in their stores,” Latvala said. Sen. Wilton Simpson, a Trilby Republican who also voted against the bill, withdrew an amendment --- after NRA lobbyist Marion Hammer objected --- that would have allowed counties to ask voters if businesses that sell firearms and ammunition should be prohibited from also selling liquor. “The box stores are the only place in a lot of these rural areas where residents can buy guns and ammunition,” Hammer told the committee. “If you give the ability to a box store, that is profit oriented, to decide whether or not to give up guns, so that they can sell hard liquor in those stores,

I’m afraid that’s going to be to the detriment of people who want to exercise their constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Because these box stores are going to opt for the profit margin every time.” The committee rejected a proposal by Latvala that would have required county governments to further allow the “wall to come down.” “Different parts of our state have different mores,” Latvala said. “Some places in Florida you still can’t buy alcohol on a Sunday.” The committee, however, approved an amendment that would require small bottles, 6.8 ounces or less, to be displayed only behind the counter. Despite intense media and lobbying attention on the liquor bill, sponsor Anitere Flores, R-Miami, acknowledged the proposal isn’t among the “top 10 or top 100,” issues facing the Legislature. “I look forward to the passage of this bill and not having to deal a whole lot more with this issue once it passes the Senate,” Flores said.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Legals Notice to Creditors IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF STEVEN T. MOTON, Deceased. File No.: 2016-CP-1575 Division: A NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of STEVEN T. MOTON, deceased, whose date of death was January 21, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 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 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 February 8, 2017. Personal Representative: Sonya Yvette Cummings Broussard 1140 Reunion Place Atlanta, GA 30331 Attorney for Personal Representative: Charles P. Hoskin, Esq. of EMMANUEL, SHEPPARD & CONDON Florida Bar No. 364401 30 South Spring Street Post Office Drawer 1271 Pensacola, Florida 32591-1271 Telephone: (850) 433-6581 Facsimile: (850) 434-7163 Email: cph@esclaw.com adk@esclaw.com 2WR2/8-2/15NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF EMILY JOYCE BUTLER, Deceased. File No. 2016 CP 937 Division: “ E “ NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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, February 8, 2017. Personal Representative: Sarah M. Rowzee 1419 Towhee Canyon Drive Cantonment, FL 32533

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.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF NICHOLAS ANDREW KRITSELIS Deceased. FILE NO.: 2017-CP-51 DIVISION: N NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of NICHOLAS ANDREW KRITSELIS, deceased, whose date of death was October 9, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government Street, 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 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 February 15, 2017. Personal Representative: Krissy Lu Kritselis 5750 Grande Lagoon Boulevard Pensacola, FL 32507 Attorney for Personal Representative: Charles P. Hoskin, Esq. of EMMANUEL, SHEPPARD & CONDON Florida Bar No. 364401 30 South Spring Street Post Office Drawer 1271 Pensacola, Florida 32591-1271 Telephone: (850) 433-6581 Facsimile: (850) 434-7163 E-mail: cph@esclaw.com

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.

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The date of first publication of this Notice is February 8, 2017. Personal Representative: Joan Elaine Grove 6070 Drexel Road Pensacola, Florida 32504 Attorney for Personal Representative: THOMAS C. STAPLES STAPLES, ELLIS + ASSOCIATES, P.A. Florida Bar No. 169708 201 N. Palafox Street, Suite 2 Pensacola, Florida 32502 tcs@staplesellislaw.com (850) 432-4143 2WR2/8-2/15NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JANET M. ROWZEE Deceased. File No. 2016-CP-1226 Division NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Sarah M. Rowzee, deceased, whose date of death was August 4, 2016, 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

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.

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

The administration of the Estate of EMILY JOYCE BUTLER, Deceased, File Number 2016-CP-937, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are as set forth below.

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.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Eleanor Faye Campbell, deceased, whose date of death was December 26, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32501. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MARTHA RUTH BURGESS, Deceased. File No. 2012-CP-632 Division: “E” NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of MARTHA RUTH BURGESS, Deceased, File Number 2012-CP-632, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are as 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 February 15, 2017. Personal Representative: Dorothy Lee Reynolds 2011 East Jordan Street Pensacola, FL 32501 Attorney for Personal Representative: THOMAS C. STAPLES STAPLES, ELLIS + ASSOCIATES, P.A. Florida Bar No. 169708 201 N. Palafox Street, Suite 2 Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 432-4143 2WR2/15-2/22NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

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

The date of first publication of this notice is February 8, 2017. Personal Representative: Cleveland Rufus Campbell 10391 Old Dairy Lane Pensacola, Florida 32534 Attorney for Personal Representative: Charles L. Hoffman, Jr., Attorney Florida Bar Number: 229768 SHELL FLEMING DAVIS & MENGE 226 Palafox Place, Ninth Floor (32502) PO Box 183, Pensacola, FL 32591-1831 Telephone: (850) 434-2411 Fax: (850) 435-1074 E-Mail: choffman@shellfleming.com Secondary E-Mail: aswift@shellfleming.com 2WR2/8-2/15NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: The Estate of SUE C. LAMAR Deceased. Case No.: 2017-CP-58 Division NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Sue C. Lamar, deceased, File Number 2017-CP-58 is pending in the Circuit Court in and for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is January 25, 2017. Co-Personal Representatives: Laurie Michelle Lamar-Acuff 410 W. Government Street Pensacola, FL 32501 James W. Lamar, IV 312 W. Belmont Street Pensacola, FL 32501 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: ARTICE L. McGRAW Florida Bar No. 112267 817 North Palafox Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 (850) 438-4036 2WR1/25-2/1NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF June M. Gilbert Deceased. File No. 2016-CP-460 Division NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of June M. Gilbert, deceased, whose date of death was October 22, 2016, 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.

IN RE: ESTATE OF ELEANOR FAYE CAMPBELL Deceased.

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.

File No. 2017-CP-000118 Division “N”

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 February 15, 2017. Personal Representative: Paula Coffey 6010 Autumn Pines Circle Pace, Florida 32571 Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Locklin, Jr. E-Mail Address: jlocklin@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 243167 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, P.A. 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102 2WR2/15-2/22NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CLAUDETTE BARNETT, Deceased. FILE NO.: 2016-CP-1616 DIVISION: E NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CLAUDETTE BARNETT, deceased, whose date of death was November 22, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 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 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 February 8, 2017. Co – Personal Representatives: Larry Barnett 4624 Centerpoint Drive Pensacola, FL 32514 Renee Barnett 2406 North 7th Avenue Pensacola, FL 32503 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: Charles P. Hoskin, Esq. Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon Fla Bar No.: 364401 30 South Spring Street Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 433-6581 Facsimile: (850) 434-7163 Email: cph@esclaw.com adk@esclaw.com 2WR2/8-2/15NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 2017-CP-65 Division NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Hector V. Salomone, deceased, whose date of death was April 23, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Donald C. Spencer Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate, P.O. Box 472, Milton, Florida 32572. 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 February 15, 2017. Personal Representative: Robert J. Salomone 8809 Kiwi Place Navarre, FL 32566 Attorney for Personal Representative: Stephanie Q. Naylor Attorney Florida Bar Number: 115774 Quinnell ElderLawFirm 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Suite 8 Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Telephone: (850) 432-4386 Fax: (877) 829-6329 E-Mail: EFILING@QLAWFLORIDA.COM Secondary E-Mail: SNAYLOR@QLAWFLORIDA.COM 2WR2/15-2/22NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF SHARON RICHARDS WILKINSON a/k/a SHARON GORUM RICHARDS a/k/a SHARON D. RICHARDS Deceased. File No. 2017 CP 47 Division D NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Sharon Richards Wilkinson, deceased, whose date of death was July 27, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 472, Milton, FL, 32572. 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.

IN RE: ESTATE OF Jill J. Cantrell Deceased.

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

File No. 2017-CP- 28 Division D

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jill J. Cantrell, deceased, whose date of death was January 4, 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 ‘LIME 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 February 15, 2017. Personal Representative: Kayla Cantrell 4399 Oak Lane Milton, Florida 32583 Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Locklin, Jr. Email Address: jlocklin@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 243167 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, P.A. 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102 2WR2/15-2/22NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF HECTOR V. SALOMONE Deceased.

The date of first publication of this notice is February 15, 2017. Personal Representative: Robert J. Richards 421 Dracena Way Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 Attorney for Personal Representative: Elizabeth W. Aghayan Attorney Florida Bar Number: 116673 Kathleen K. DeMaria Florida Bar Number: 503789 Smith Sauer & DeMaria 510 E. Zaragoza Street Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 434-2761 Fax: (850) 438-8860 E-Mail: e.aghayan1@outlook.com Secondary E-Mail: kathleenjean@outlook.com 2WR2/15-2/22NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF Mildred Allean Boone Deceased. File No. 2017-CP-43 Division D NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Mildred Allean Boone, deceased, whose date of death was February 5, 2015, 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.

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February 15, 2017

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

DONALD C. SPENCER Clerk of the Circuit Court BY: M. English Deputy Clerk

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

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The date of first publication of this notice is February 15, 2017. Personal Representative: Daniel Hollis Boone 4675 Boone Road Pace, Florida 32571 Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Locklin, Jr. E-Mail Address: jlocklin@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 243167 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, P.A. 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102 2WR2/15-2/22NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF BETTY JO REEVES WILLIAMS, Deceased. CASE NO.: 2017-CP-000146 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of Betty Jo Reeves Williams, deceased, whose date of death was February 7, 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit, in and for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Clerk of the Circuit Court, Escambia County Courthouse, 190 Governmental 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 (three) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THIS FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 (thirty) 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 (three) 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. NOTHWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED 2 (two) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 8th, 2017. Personal Representative: ROBERT NIXON WILLIAMS Attorney for Personal Representative: Joshua Aaron Jones FL Bar No. 847291 Joshua Aaron Jones, Attorney at Law, PLLC 41 North Jefferson Street, Ste. 107 Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 607-6879 F: (850) 273-5350 jjones@joshuajoneslaw.com paralegal@joshuajoneslaw.com 2WR2/8-2/15NTC Notice of Action IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA WILLIAM RANDALL SNOW, Plaintiff, v. REIKO KOBAYASHI, SHUNSUK KOBAYASHI, TOMOKI KOBAYASHI, MASAKO ISHIZAWA, KYUJI KOBAYASHI, IORI KOBAYASHI, MACK C. RYALS, SONOKO RYALS and the unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming by, though, under, or against any known or unknown person who is known to be dead or is not known to be either dead or alive, of REIKO KOBAYASHI, SHUNSUK KOBAYASHI, TOMOKI KOBAYASHI, MASAKO ISHIZAWA,KYUJI KOBAYASHI, IORI KOBAYASHI, MACK C. RYALS, or SONOKO RYALS, Defendants. Case No.: 2016-CA-948 NOTICE OF ACTION TO: REIKO KOBAYASHI, SHUNSUK KOBAYASHI, TOMOKI KOBAYASHI, MASAKO ISHIZAWA, KYUJI KOBAYASHI, IORI KOBAYASHI, MACK C. RYALS, SONOKO RYALS and the unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming by, though, under, or against any known or unknown person who is known to be dead or is not known to be either dead or alive, of REIKO KOBAYASHI, SHUNSUK KOBAYASHI, TOMOKI KOBAYASHI, MASAKO ISHIZAWA, KYUJI KOBAYASHI, IORI KOBAYASHI, MACK C. RYALS, or SONOKO RYALS, and all other persons or parties claiming by, thorough or under or against them, and estate of any of the defendants who may be dead. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title based on a warranty deed as it relates to the following real property in Santa Rosa County, Florida: Lot 5, Block 7, RESUBDIVISION OF SKY LINE HEIGHTS, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book B, Page(s) 38 of the Public Records of Santa Rosa County, Florida. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Oscar J. Locklin, the plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 4557 Chumuckla Highway, on or before February 28, 2017, 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 or petition. DATED January 25, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA THOMAS MANECKI, Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF VERA BROWN, ESTATE OF THEODORE BROWN, Defendants. Case No.: 2016 CA 001990 Division: NOTICE OF ACTION TO: ESTATE OF VERA BROWN and ESTATE OF THEODORE BROWN, and any persons claiming by, through, under, or against them, Commence at the Northeast corner of Lambert Oaks Subdivision as filed in Plat Book 6, Page 3, Public Records of Escambia County. Florida, and extends line North 79 degrees 00 minutes West along the North boundary line of said subdivision for 441.15 feet (Record Distance) to a point on a Southerly extension of the East right of way line of Ferguson Drive; then turn 88 degrees 28 minutes 20 seconds right for 41.42 feet to a point of intersection of the North right of way line of Hancock Lane and the East right of way line of said Ferguson Drive for the Point of Beginning. From this Point of Beginning continue Northerly along said East right of way line of Ferguson Drive for 181.75 feet; then turn 91 degrees 29 minutes 20 seconds right for 78.0 feet; then turn 88 degrees 30 minutes 40 seconds right for 181.80 feet to a point on the North right of way line of Hancock Lane, then turn 91 degrees 30 minutes 40 seconds right along said right of way line for 78.0 feet to the Point of Beginning. 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, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 811 N. Spring Street, Pensacola, FL 32501, on or before March 13, 2017, 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 1st day of February, 2017 Pam Childers CLERK OF COURT By: Jennifer Stryker Haley As Deputy Clerk MICHAEL D. TIDWELL, ESQ. Michael D. Tidwell, P.A. Florida Bar No.: 0899887 mtidwell@emeraldcoasttitle.com DOUGLAS D. TIDWELL, ESQ. Michael D. Tidwell, P.A. Florida Bar No.: 115624 dtidwell@emeraldcoasttitle.com 811 N. Spring Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 (850) 434-3223 4WR2/8-3/1NOA Notice of Action for Dissolution of Marriage IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

race, Pensacola, FL 32514, on or before March 20, 2017, and file the, original with the clerk of this Court at (clerk’s address) 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32501, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter, If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: (insert “none” or, if applicable, the legal description of real property, a specific description of personal property, and the name of the county in Florida where the property is located) Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated February 13, 2017 PAM CHILDERS, CLERK & COMPTROLLER CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: SueAnn Phillips Deputy Clerk 4WR2/15-3/8NOA Notice of Forfeiture IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION DAVID MORGAN, SHERIFF OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Plaintiff v. TWO THOUSAND SEVENTY-SIX AND 00/100 DOLLARS, ($2,076.00) U.S. CURRENCY Defendant. Case No.: Division:

Notice is hereby given that the Escambia Sheriff’s Office has filed a petition for forfeiture of the above-described property. The E.C.S.O. seized the property in Escambia County, Florida on February 12, 2016, and is holding it. A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on March 21, 2016, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of the Court on or before March 15, 2017, and send a copy to the undersigned attorney Debra D. Little, Esquire Escambia County Sheriff’s Office 1700 West Leonard Street Pensacola, FL 32501 (850) 436-9515 FL Bar #0010556 2WR2/15-2/22NOF

Case No.: 2017 DR 291 Division: YM Adam B. Campbell, Petitioner and Veronica L. Campbell Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Veronica L. Campbell, 1250 Fairchild Street Pensacola, FL 32504 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Adam B. Campbell whose address is 1250 Fairchild Street Pensacola, FL 32504 on or before March 3, 2017, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 190 W Government St Room 23012, Pensacola, FL 32502 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: None Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated 1/25/17 PAM CHILDERS , CLERK & COMPTROLLER CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: SueAnn Phillips Deputy Clerk 4WR2/8-3/1NOA IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA INGA LYNETTE LUBETZ, Petitioner, and SEAN RAYMOND LUBETZ Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Sean R. Lubetz, 1109 Corsa Terrace, Pensacola, FL 32514 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Inga L. Lubetz, whose address is 1109 Corsa Ter-

2016 CA 000343 N

Amended Notice of Action IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff, vs. GERALD D. JACQUES, VIVIAN JACQUES, et al. Defendants. Case No.: 2016 CA 001254 Division: WE AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION TO: GERALD D. JACQUES CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 9615 WESTIN CT APT XZZ PENSACOLA, FL 32507 7202 VIVIAN JACQUES CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 9615 WESTIN COURT PENSACOLA, FL 32507 You are notified that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Escambia County, Florida: LOT 2, BLOCK A, BLUE ANGEL LAKE, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 16 AT PAGES 21 & 21A, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. commonly known as 9615 WESTIN COURT , PENSACOLA, FL 32507 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., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 800, Tampa, Florida 33601, (813) 229-0900, on or before March 13, 2017, (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: February 3, 2017. Escambia County (COURT SEAL) CLERK OF THE COURT Honorable Pam Childers, Clerk of Circuit Court, 190 Governmental Center Pensacola, Florida 32502 By: Jennifer Stryker Haley Deputy Clerk 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. 4WR1/18-2/8NOA

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