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ONE PAL AFOX PL ACE A legac y projec t for a r ising cit y and one famil y that c alls it home It’s a Monday afternoon and Bobby Switzer is pointing at a tile floor. He and his partners own the entire block this tile floor is situated on, but he wants to point out the tile. He’s making a point about attention to detail. The tile is laid on a ground floor hallway of the seven-story Blount Building at the corner of Garden and Palafox Streets in downtown Pensacola. The building has undergone extensive renovations for nearly three years, and the results are starting to show. Switzer, 60, is the head of a group of investors that purchased the block bounded by Garden, Palafox, Romana and Baylen
Streets in 2015. Alongside the landmark Blount Building, the block includes the equally historic Brent, Moulton and Marston-Quina buildings, all housing a slew of restaurants, shops and offices. The tile that Switzer is pointing out is brand new, but looks like it could be original. It’s made up of thousands of tiny squares, mostly white, with black and red accents. It’s a recreation of the original tile
found elsewhere in the building. Switzer thumbs through a crowded ring of keys to open a nearby closet. He tries one, then the next and the next until the lock turns revealing the original tile still on the closet floor. “My goal is to get down to one key,” he says. The tile in the closet is roughly 110 years old, but looks almost identical to the new tile in the hallway, if only a bit smaller. Maintaining the historic feel of the building amidst the renovations has been a priority, Switzer says. “We’ve changed it some, but we’re keeping the overall theme of it,” he says. Switzer and his investors have spent an untold fortune renovating the Blount and Brent buildings. The goal – apart from making a handsome profit on lease fees – is to create a lasting legacy for the developer and his family. Switzer is the great-grandson of F.C. Brent, for whom the Brent Building is named. “The thing that’s important to me is to have a platform that you can conduct business on,” Switzer said. “So over the next 20 years, myself and my kids will have this great platform to work from.” Just how much Swtizer has spent thus far he isn’t keen to say. “I don’t want to freak out my bankers,” he jokes. “I couldn’t even tell you right now. It’s plenty.” Whatever the amount, it’s an undoubtedly hefty sum. Swizter has completely transformed the ground floor of both the Blount and Brent buildings, as well as several formerly abandoned spaces on the upper floors. Exterior renovations to the Blount Building lasted nearly a year. Where the iconic downtown bar New York Knick’s once had its doors, there is now a covered breezeway through the building lined with retail, office and dining space. Tenants have been quick to take up occupancy as the renovated spaces have become available Switzer said the Blount Building is already at 100 percent oc-
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cupancy. New businesses – including Gray Boutique, Wilfrids, Armored Frog, Blue Jay Bakery and Frios – have opened in the Brent Building. Former New York Nick’s owner Nick Zangari opened a sports bar, Badlands, in the building last February. The second floor bustles with young entrepreneurs, freelancers and independent business people in the shared Cowork @nnex workspace. Constant Coffee & Tea and Fiore both have plans to move in to the Brent Building’s breezeway. Fisher Brown insurance will take up residence on the third floor of the Marston-Quina building. A spinning company, Ride Society, will open on the first floor of the Brent Building, adjacent to the former Pita Pit location. Gray Boutique owner Katy Nagel opened her doors on the first floor of the Brent Building in June 2017 and said being among the first tenants in the newly renovated building has been exciting. “It’s been great so far,” she said. “Obviously everybody wants to be downtown so to be able to get in here, even if construction is still going on, is exciting.” The renovations are ongoing. As Switzer winds up and down
staircases and between unfinished rooms in the Brent Building, he lays out a vision for the finished product, one that will see all three floors occupied with retail, office and high-end residential space. As Switzer has renovated, he’s turned over any objects of a potentially-historic nature that he’s found to the University of West Florida Historic Trust. When the Blount Building is complete, the ground-floor hallway – the one with the tile floor – will become a “history hall,” chronicalling the hisotry of Pensacola with photographs, newspaper headlines are artifacts. The Brent Building’s secondfloor condominiums and thirdfloor hotel will be the last of the upgrades to be completed. Switzer said he wants to complete all the commercial renovations before beginning on the residential. Switzer said his aim is to complete all commercial renovations by the summer. The condos and hotel, he said, could be as far as two years away. “Sometimes it takes longer than what we might like, but that’s because we want to get it right,” Switzer said. “The number one thing I don’t want to do is regret.”
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TO: FIRST CIRCUIT FAMILY BAR FROM: JUDGE DARLENE F. DICKEY- ESCAMBIA COUNTY DIVISION L DATE: February 16, 2018 RE: Additional Details for a walk-in calendar for uncontested Dissolutions In my excitement to get this information out, I have since realized I omitted important details. I want to make sure this process is understood and workable. This docket is not a replacement for the Special Affidavit process, it is simply another option available in Division L. FOR CASES WITH ATTORNEYS ON BOTH SIDES: Attorneys and their clients may come to chambers on the 5th floor of the Blanchard Building to bring forward their uncontested Dissolution of Marriage cases that are ready for Final Judgment. The attorneys and clients need to be present. There is no need to coordinate a time with the Judicial Assistant, and the Judicial Assistant will prepare a Notice of Hearing. The attorneys WILL need to call or email Judicial Assistant Noelle Martin to have the cases added to each hearing day. The deadline for adding cases to each walk-in calendar is 3:30 pm on the Friday before each hearing date. NOTE: This means both attorneys and their respective clients agree to the uncontested walk-in date; and all matters are resolved through a Marital Settlement Agreement.
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Appointee sought for Housing Finance Authority
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority. Appointees serve without compensation. Escambia residents interested in serving on the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve by 5 p.m. Friday, March 2. Resumes should be submitted to Judy Witterstaeter, Program Coordinator, Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 1591, Pensacola, FL 32502 or jhwitter@myescambia.com. The Escambia County Housing Finance Authority was established in accordance with Florida law. The authority’s duties are to assist in eliminating shortages of adequate housing, stop reoccurrence of slum conditions and stimulate employment and commerce. Knowledge in the area of labor, finance or commerce required. Authority members serve a four-year term of office. Financial disclosure is required. Requirements: • The authority’s regular meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month and typically last between one to two hours (i.e. 24 hours annually). Board members are also required to attend special meetings that are occasionally called on an “as needed” ba-
sis in connection with proposed multiand single-family financings. • Board members must review various documents (official statements, trust statements, loan agreements, etc.) prior to each monthly meeting. Preparation time generally ranges from one hour for a normal meeting, to four to six hours if there is a substantial item on the agenda. • Board members are also required to be available for any bond issue closings that occur during the year and to also make time during the month to consult with the executive director (and/or be available to sign documents, checks, etc.) as needed in connection with routine authority business. • Board members are also strongly encouraged to participate in various educational workshops and conferences sponsored by the National and Florida Associations of Local Housing Finance Authorities (approximately two a year) in an effort to stay abreast of emerging trends and changes to all the various laws and regulations in the housing finance and municipal finance industries (such as their due diligence responsibilities before approving a bond issue, SEC/MSRB regulations, disclosure responsibilities, etc.) that impact the authority’s mission of providing safe, decent and affordable housing.
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NRDA Phase 1 Artificial Reef Construction Completed
Escambia County Marine Resources can be found here. Division has completed the Natural The Old Casino Reef site was part of Resource Damage Assessment-funded the Northwest Florida Artificial ReefPhase 1 Artificial Reefs Construction ing Creation NRDA Project. This projproject. ect involved creating artificial reefs One hundred and twenty-five prefab- in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, ricated concrete artificial reef modules Walton, and Bay counties. In Escamwere deployed in 12 patch reef forma- bia, reef sites were placed in four sites tions in the Old Casino Reef permit- called Nearshore West, Nearshore East, ted artificial reef site in the Gulf of Casino and Escambia Southeast. Total Mexico. The site is located approxi- Funding Allocate for the NRDA project mately one nautical mile south of Ca- was $11.46 million with the Escambia sino Beach on Santa Rosa Island and County portion totaling $2.7 million. approximately 10 nautical miles east NRDA funding is provided through the of Pensacola Pass, at water depths of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation 55-65 feet. Commission and is intended to comEscambia County has developed ad- pensate anglers and divers for loss of ditional digital resources to assist an- use during the 2010 Deepwater Horiglers and divers to utilize this artificial zon Oil Spill. reef information. Coordinates for all Escambia County is finalizing con125 NRDA Phase 1 modules are now tracts for Phase 2 Reef Construction available in .GPX format for direct up- projects. Phase 2 artificial reefs are load into many newer GPS receivers scheduled to be deployed before June programs to ensure participants fully and KML. format, which is compatible 2019. engage in what Pensacola has to offer.” with Google Earth. All module formats Individuals accepted into LeaP will participate in day-long retreats, educational seminars, and a community project for which the class uses its resources and talents to enhance the Greater Pensacola region. The current class’ project is LeaP into Fitness, a public bodyweight circuit-training system designed for all levels to encourage activity and promote community wellness. LeaP into Fitness is a project in partnership with the City of Pensacola and The National Fitness Campaign (NFC). Three NFC Courts will soon be constructed at Bayview Park, Community Maritime Park, and Legion Field in Pensacola. To learn how you can nominate a William E. Bond, Jr. member of the Pensacola business Certified Mediator/Arbitrator community for the LeaP Class of 2019, visit LeadershipPensacola.com. For additional information about LeaP, contact Caitlin Okrzesik, Leadership Pensacola Program Specialist, at (850) 438-4081. Bill Bond has been certified by the Florida Supreme
Pensacola Chamber Foundation accepting nominations for Leadership Pensacola Class of 2019
The Pensacola Chamber Foundation will accept nominations for the Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of 2019 from Friday, February 2 through Friday, March 2, 2018. Self-nominations are accepted. LeaP, a program of the Pensacola Chamber Foundation, aims to develop community-minded leaders during its 10-month program. LeaP is designed to help participants acquire an understanding of the issues facing the Pensacola area and to gain the leadership skills necessary to resolve them. Candidates sought come from a crosssection of the community – men and women from different political, career, educational, social and cultural backgrounds. “Leadership Pensacola gives individuals the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and become future investors in our business community,” said Clay Ingram, President & CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber. “The curriculum is taught by LeaP volunteers and provides a variety of
Andrews Institute Welcomes Orthopaedic Trauma and Fracture Care Specialist, Eddie N. Powell II, M.D.
Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is proud to welcome orthopaedic trauma and fracture care specialist, Eddie N. Powell II, M.D., to its team of experts. Dr. Powell has clinical interests in the orthopaedic trauma,
pelvic and complex fractures, malunions and nonunions, fracture care and the polytraumatized patient. Dr. Powell earned his medical degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia, followed by his fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at Alleghany General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As part of Andrews Institute, Dr. Powell now welcomes new patients at his offices located at Baptist Medical Towers in Pensacola, Florida, and at Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida. To learn more about Dr. Powell or to schedule an appointment, please visit AndrewsInstitute.com or call 850.916.8700.
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Court Dispute Resolution Center for over 23 years to mediate circuit civil and county court matters. He has also completed the training required by the Florida Rules for Court-Appointed Arbitrators. Although not certified, Bill has regularly served as a mediator in family law matters. He is available to serve as a mediator or arbitrator for all types of cases throughout the State of Florida. 850.434.9200 | ClarkPartington.com wbond@cla rkpartington.com P e n s a c o l a | Ta l l a h a s s e e | D e s t i n Santa Rosa Beach | Orange Beach
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UWF forms Office of Military Engagement, appoints retired Navy captain as president’s military liaison As part of its continuing support and dedication to serving the military, the University of West Florida has formed a new Office of Military Engagement. UWF President Martha D. Saunders has named retired U.S. Navy Capt. Chris Middleton as the president’s military liaison, serving as the primary point of contact between her office and military and defense organizations. “I am happy to take this step toward enhancing our military outreach,” Saunders said. “We have common values to serve the public, grow the region and provide the foundations for future success.” Middleton will be charged with strengthening relationships with Florida’s defense industry, developing a strategic plan for the Office of Military Engagement and planning and executing University-sponsored military outreach events. He will also coordinate meetings with University leadership and senior military leaders in order to create opportunities and partnerships that will enhance the symbiotic relationship between UWF and the local military community. “I am proud to serve the President and the University in growing our common work with military partners,” Middleton said. “We can accelerate our strategic ambitions together. I look forward to the engagements.” Middleton also serves as director for strategic innovation at UWF, where he collaborates with internal and external partners to research, design and implement strategic projects in academic, military and corporate settings. He also works with community, regional and national stakeholders to identify common strategic interests for value-based relationships and initiatives. The University has a long-established history of supporting the military, with approximately 24 percent of the student population affiliated with the armed services, including active duty, veteran, National Guard or military reserves and dependent spouses or children. It has been named a Military Friendly® school by Victory Media for the last 10 years and was most recently ranked fifth in the nation on the 2018 list for the large public schools category. The UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center, led by retired Master Chief Marc Churchwell, serves as a
leading campus advocate for more than 3,000 military, dependents and veteran students, working to ensure the needs of these individuals are met through coordinating with multiple university offices and services. The center is in its seventh year and provides assistance with Veterans Affairs education benefits; active duty tuition assistance; outof-state fee waivers; academic advising coordination; tutoring; counseling; disability accommodations; referral to state and federal resources and services; and more. Prior to arriving at UWF, Middleton completed a 25-year naval career at Naval Education and Training Command in Pensacola. During his time in the Navy, he also served as a Commanding Officer of a combat-deployed squadron on an aircraft carrier and also of the Navy’s largest EA-18G and EA-6B training squadron at Whidbey Island, Washington. He has over 3,000 flight hours and more than 800 carrier landings on eight aircraft carriers. Between his command tours, Middleton was selected as a U.S. Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellow, assigned to FedEx Express World Headquarters in Memphis, where he served with the Global Leadership Institute. He attended the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island in 2008, and was selected as a member of the Stockdale Advanced Research Group chartered to the College of Operational and Strategic Leadership. His major staff tour was with the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in Hawaii, where he served on the personal staff. He also served in the U.S. Pacific Fleet Operations Directorate, planning future operations. He has deployed with a Special Operations Task Force. “The path has been very rewarding. I am grateful to my wife, Bridget, and our children for support along the way,” Middleton said. “Benefiting our current service members in any work is a great privilege.” Middleton is a native of Laurel, Maryland and was commissioned from the United States Naval Academy with a degree in general engineering. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Airborne School and the U.S. Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course at Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia.
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UWF receives $1.5 million gift to establish financial literacy center The University of West Florida announces a $1.5 million gift from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of West Florida, Inc. to establish the Center for Financial Literacy at the UWF College of Business. “We are grateful for the opportunities this gift will provide not only to our campus community, but also the citizens of Northwest Florida,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “The donation aligns with the College of Business’s mission to contribute to the advancement and economic development of the region. The Center for Financial Literacy will equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to make informed and practical financial decisions.” The Center for Financial Literacy will provide counseling services and educational seminars to students and the public with the goal of enhancing the financial literacy of the citizens of Northwest Florida. “The UWF College of Business looks forward to perpetuating and expanding the work of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of West Florida,” said Dr. Tim O’Keefe, dean of the College of Business. “Through this generous gift, we are committed to counseling and educating our community in financial, credit and debt management that will enable financially responsible decisions.” The gift will allow UWF to establish a
$1 million endowment that will generate $40,000 annually to underwrite programs and services in support of the Center for Financial Literacy’s mission. The additional $500,000 will support programming benefitting community organizations with specific projects to improve financial literacy. “The board of directors of Consumer Credit Counseling Services of West Florida, Inc., is pleased to partner with the College of Business at the University of West Florida to establish a regional focus on the wise use of credit and debt management,” said Jerry Maygarden, Chairman of the Board, CCCSWFL. An advisory board comprised of local professionals with financial expertise will provide guidance to the Center for Financial Literacy. Educational content offered by the Center for Financial Literacy will cover topics including financial skills and knowledge, prudent use of consumer credit, debt management, credit counseling, money management, business ethics, mortgage counseling, retirement planning and income taxes. CCCSWFL permanently closed its doors but will continue its mission to enhance financial literacy and promote the wise use of credit in perpetuity through their gift to UWF’s College of Business. For more information about the UWF College of Business, visit uwf.edu/cob.
Santa Rosa County Emergency Communications is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first 9-1-1 call. On Feb. 16, 1968, Alabama Speaker of the House Rankin Fite made the inaugural call from Haleyville City Hall. From that small beginning, 9-1-1 technology has become more sophisticated in response to consumer expectations. Each advancement has improved our nation’s ability to get better, more reliable information to first responders so they can do their job saving lives and property. Santa Rosa County Emergency Communications was established in the 1970s with a small staff and was housed in what is now Santa Rosa County public services complex. The center moved into the Santa Rosa County courthouse in the 1980s, and in the 1990s it was relocated again to what is now the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. From 1998 to present, dispatch has been located in Santa Rosa County Emergency Manage-
ment at 4499 Pine Forest Road in Milton. In 1986, Santa Rosa County was the first in the United States to implement the SALI System (Stand Alone Automatic Location Identification) allowing 9-1-1 calls to come with location information. There were approximately 30,000 land line phones at that time. In January of 2017, the county became one of the first in the region to implement text-to-911 service, expanding critical access for the deaf and hard of hearing as well as a safer option for individuals in dangerous situations such as domestic disputes, home invasions or kidnappings. Today there are approximately 35,000 land lines phones and 97,600 cell phones in use in Santa Rosa County. The emergency communications division has grown to 23 full-time, highly trained staff and handled 60,244 emergency calls in 2017. For more information, contact 911/ Quality Assurance Coordinator Kevin Sowell at 850-983-5355.
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MAJOR EDUCATION ISSUES HOLD SESSION KEY By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER negotiations. Instead, the measure will they represent. The Florida Education Another important meeting this week THE NEWS SERVICE OF be treated as a regular bill subject to Association, the state’s largest teachers’ will be the House Education Committee, committee review and amendments as union, has been running a media which as of Monday morning had not FLORIDA Florida lawmakers will use the last three weeks of the 2018 session to decide the fate of a number of major education bills that address everything from school bullying to teachers to university tuition. The decisions will begin unfolding Tuesday when the Senate Education Committee takes up a nearly 200-page bill (HB 7055) that is important to House leaders. The legislation includes provisions that are in more than a halfdozen other education bills pending in the Legislature. Late Friday, Senate Education Chairwoman Dorothy Hukill, R-Port Orange, filed a 115-page “strike all” amendment that would replace the House version of the bill with a Senate proposal. It’s a sign of how Senate-House negotiations will begin on a bill that will be one of the keys to lawmakers reaching a series of agreements, including approval of a new $87 billion-plus budget, and ending the 2018 session on time March 9. The Senate already rejected the House’s request to have the education bill considered as part of formal budget
it moves to a vote on the Senate floor. The Senate proposal embraces some of the key provisions in the House bill. Among them, it would establish a “Hope Scholarship” program that would allow public-school students who are bullied or who are “substantiated” victims of other violence or harassment to receive scholarships to attend private schools. The measure is a top priority for House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’ Lakes. However, the Senate measure diverges from the House in funding for the new program. The Senate amendment would let Florida motorists voluntarily agree to contribute $20 to the program when they buy or register vehicles. The donation would act as a credit against the sales tax they would normally pay in a vehicle transaction. The House wants a $105 tax credit for each transaction, which would generate $41.5 million for the scholarships, compared to $7.9 million in the Senate proposal. The Senate proposal. meanwhile, agrees with the House on a controversial requirement that could force teachers’ unions to disband if their membership falls below half of the employees
campaign slamming House Bill 7055 as an “assault on our local public schools.” Both chambers have plans to strengthen state oversight and requirements for publicly funded private-school scholarship programs, including the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program. The new Senate proposal incorporates some of the provisions in legislation (SB 1756), sponsored by Sen. David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs, including a requirement that teachers in the private schools that educate scholarship students have at least a baccalaureate degree. Hukill’s amendment is 83 pages shorter than the House bill, reflecting the fact that the Senate is not embracing a number of measures in the legislation. Among them is the House’s plan for a $9.7 million program that would allow low-performing readers in secondthrough fifth- grades to obtain private services, like tutors. The Senate is injecting some of its own initiatives, including a proposed requirement that students entering high school beginning in the fall of 2018 would have to take a financial literacy course sometime in their four years.
released the agenda for its Wednesday meeting. However, the committee has a key bill (HB 423), sponsored by Majority Leader Ray Rodrigues, R-Estero, that reflects the higher-education priorities of Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart. In the first week of the session, the Senate unanimously backed its version of the legislation (SB 4). The bills would make permanent an expansion of Bright Futures merit scholarships to cover full tuition and fees for students who qualify as “academic scholars.” The legislation would expand the aid for “medallion” scholars to cover 75 percent of their tuition and fees. The measures would also require state universities to develop a “block” tuition plan, where students would pay a flat rate each semester, rather than paying for classes on a per-credit hour basis. The House bill includes a proposal to change the way performance funding is awarded to the 12 universities, switching to an evaluation based on individual school performance rather than comparing the schools to each other. The Senate bill retains the current evaluation system.
NEGRON: PICTURES ‘DID NOT PREPARE US FOR THE HORRENDOUS SIGHT’
were discussing new safety procedures,” from her son notifying her that it was not By NATHALIE SCZUBLEWSKI threatening injuries. Nelson, talking with reporters Friday, she said. “We went on Twitter and saw a drill. Dean was a survivor of a mass THE NEWS SERVICE OF expressed concerns about how Cruz, tweets that people were actually shot, shooting last year at Fort Lauderdale/ FLORIDA
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and Florida Senate leaders visited Broward County on Friday as the community continued to reel from a mass shooting this week that killed 17 people at a Parkland high school. Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart, Senate Minority Leader Oscar Braynon, D-Miami Gardens, Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation, and Sen. Gary Farmer, D-Fort Lauderdale, went to Broward Health, where they met with medical workers who treated victims of Wednesday’s shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, according to Negron’s office. They also met with family members, hospitalized victims and Broward County schools Superintendent Robert Runcie and saw parts of the high school. “I cannot imagine the fear our students and teachers were facing on Wednesday afternoon. The pictures and video I viewed previously did not prepare us for the horrendous sight we viewed today at Stoneman Douglas,” Negron said. Nikolas Cruz, 19, who was expelled from the school last year because of disciplinary issues, was charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder after entering the high school with an AR15 rifle and going on a shooting spree. The shooter pulled a fire alarm and was dressed to blend in with the crowd of students. He then opened fire for seven minutes close to dismissal time. A football coach, an athletic director, a social studies teacher and 14 students were killed. At least 14 people were wounded, with five suffering life-
despite having mental-health issues, purchased the semi-automatic rifle. “I grew up here in Florida on a ranch. I have always had guns as a boy growing up on a ranch,” Nelson, a Democrat, said. “I have hunted all my life and still hunt with my son, but an AR-15 is not for hunting. It’s for killing.” On Friday afternoon, the FBI acknowledged that it had failed to act on a tip last month about Cruz. That led Governor Rick Scott to issue a statement calling for FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign. “The FBI’s failure to take action against this killer is unacceptable,” Scott said. “The FBI has admitted that they were contacted last month by a person who called to inform them of Cruz’s ‘desire to kill people,’ and ‘the potential of him conducting a school shooting.’ ” The attack Wednesday was the second-worst mass school shooting in U.S. history. Charlotte Dwyer, a junior at the high school, told The News Service of Florida that she was in Spanish class, across campus from where the shooting took place, when her class heard the fire drill. Dwyer and her classmates walked 10 to 15 feet from their building when they saw students running for their lives. “Everyone started screaming, ‘Stop! Please, go back inside! Code Red! Code Red! Active shooter!.’ ” Dwyer said. She and her classmates ran into the auditorium, which was the nearest place for shelter and hid in the seat aisles. “We didn’t know what was happening. Some people thought it was a drill, we
and that was heartbreaking because we just thought maybe it was a kid who came in with a gun and not that anybody was actually hurt. About two hours later, we were evacuated, and that was a really good feeling because just sitting there, waiting, wondering whether somebody was going to come in or not, was terrifying.” Scott traveled to Parkland on Wednesday to be briefed by law enforcement officials and to visit the wounded in area hospitals. He attended memorial services and vigils on Thursday. Nelson on Friday talked with reporters about the difficulty in passing gun-control measures. “It’s very hard to pass legislation unless the president will support it,” Nelson said. “What I would say to the president is, please change your position on assault weapons. Please, change your position, Mr. President, on background checks. These are two common-sense things that we need to etch into law right now.” President Donald Trump signed a proclamation in honor of the shooting victims and issued a statement Thursday about the shooting. “Today we mourn for all of those who lost their lives,” he said. “We comfort the grieving and the wounded and we hurt for the entire community of Parkland, Florida, that is now in shock and pain and searching for answers.” Annika Dean an elementary school teacher, wrapped up her day when she received a text message from her son about an active-shooter drill. A few moments later, Dean got a text message
Hollywood International Airport. Now, her son is also a mass shooting survivor. “In the airport, I was pretty calm. I was scared. I wasn’t sure if I was going to live or die,” she said. “Mostly, I was concerned about being able to continue to be my son’s mother. With this incident, I just felt helpless. I was worried for him. I knew exactly what he was going through.” Funerals for the victims began Friday morning, with attendees including U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, a Democrat whose district includes Parkland. Deutch has worked on a bill, called “The ‘Students, Teachers and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act” to try to improve local early intervention programs to prevent future school violence. Dwyer urged local and national lawmakers to act and implement guncontrol laws. “So many of these things have happened,” she said. “We’ve had Sandy Hook, other school shootings and movie theater shootings. When is it going to be enough for them to say, ‘You know what? It’s time we need to put different laws down.’ ’” Nelson was taken aback by how vocal students have been in the aftermath of the shooting in calling for changes. “The students are terrific,” he said. “The fact that they are speaking up as boldly as they are, maybe that is the turning point. You haven’t heard students speak up one after another, after another, after they witnessed this carnage and speaking with conviction.”
by the Public Service Commission, the Pensacola-based utility said average residential customers would save about $14 a month. “This is very good news for customers,” Stan Connally, Gulf Power chairman, president and CEO, said in a prepared statement on the utility’s website. “Reduced tax costs create an opportunity for Gulf Power customers to benefit from decreases in their energy prices.” Gulf’s move to pass along savings had been anticipated, but the announcement and regulatory filing this week provided details. Gulf, Duke, Tampa Electric and a smaller utility, Florida Public Utilities Co., entered into rate settlements last year at the Public Service Commission that included provisions about passing
through tax savings to customers. But those agreements were negotiated before Congress and President Donald Trump approved the tax-cut package, which included reducing the corporate income-tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent. FPL did not have such a provision in its current rate agreement. But it announced in January that it would use tax savings to cover about $1.3 billion in Hurricane Irma-related costs that otherwise likely would have been passed on to customers. Similarly, the Public Service Commission signed off last week on Duke’s plan to shield customers from getting hit with $513 million in storm costs. Also, Tampa Electric customers are expected to save an estimated $102.5 million that they would have been
required to pay primarily to cover Irma costs and to replenish a storm reserve, according to filings in late January. Gulf was largely spared damage from Hurricane Irma, which made landfall in September in Monroe and Collier counties and traveled up the state but did not veer into the Panhandle. Gulf negotiated the savings plan with the state Office of Public Counsel, which represents consumers in utility issues, the Florida Industrial Power Users Group, which represents large commercial customers, and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. If the plan is approved, the savings would take effect in April --- and would come after record electricity use in January because of cold weather, the company said.
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Joining the other three major private electric utilities in Florida, Gulf Power Co. plans to pass along about $103 million in federal tax savings to customers. Gulf, which serves 460,000 customers in the Panhandle, filed documents this week at the Florida Public Service Commission that detail plans to reduce customers’ bills because of the federal tax overhaul approved in December. Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. recently detailed similar plans, with the tax law expected to save customers of the utilities roughly $2 billion. While Gulf’s plan still needs approval
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Gov. Rick Scott on Friday demanded FBI Director Christopher Wray resign after the federal agency acknowledged it failed to follow standard procedures after receiving a tip in January about a man charged this week with killing 17 people at a Broward County high school. Meanwhile, members of the state’s congressional delegation are seeking U.S. House and Senate investigations into the FBI’s handling of the tip, and two Republican state senators want to establish a task force that would look at violence in schools and communities. Scott called the failure of the FBI to act on a credible tip “unacceptable.” “Seventeen innocent people are dead, and acknowledging a mistake isn’t going to cut it,” Scott said in a prepared statement. “An apology will never bring these 17 Floridians back to life or comfort the families who are in pain. The families will spend a lifetime wondering how this could happen, and an apology will never give them the answers they desperately need.” “We constantly promote ‘see something, say something,’ and a courageous person did just that to the FBI,” Scott continued. “And the FBI failed to act. ‘See something, say something’ is an incredibly important tool and people must have confidence in the follow through from law enforcement. The FBI director needs to resign.” An FBI spokesman said Friday afternoon the agency had no comment
on Scott’s demand. Nikolas Cruz, 19, was arrested Wednesday after a massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Cruz was charged Thursday with 17 counts of premeditated murder, while law enforcement continues to gather information about what was the second worst school shooting in U.S. history. In a rare admission, the FBI issued a news release Friday that said a person close to Cruz had contacted the agency’s public access line on Jan. 5, outlining the man’s gun ownership, erratic behavior, disturbing social media posts, desire to kill people and even the potential to engage in a school shooting. The news release said the information should have been assessed as a “potential threat to life” and forwarded to the FBI’s Miami field office, which was not done. Wray, who has been criticized by many Republicans for his agency’s probe of Russian interference in the 2016 elections, said in the release that an investigation is underway into how the tip-line call was handled. “I am committed to getting to the bottom of what happened in this particular matter, as well as reviewing our processes for responding to information that we receive from the public,” Wray said. Wray added that members of the agency have spoken to victims and families and “deeply regret the additional pain this causes all those affected by this horrific tragedy.” U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, a Democrat
whose district includes Parkland, didn’t go as far as Scott but called for Congress to conduct investigations. “This has been an excruciating few days for the Parkland community. Now, it appears that this tragedy could have been prevented,” Deutch, said in a prepared statement. “The American people should be encouraged to say something if they see something. But we also must be assured that these tips will be processed swiftly and thoroughly so we can avoid future tragedies.” Rubio called the FBI’s failure “inexcusable.” “The fact that the FBI is investigating this failure is not enough,” Rubio said. “Both the House and Senate need to immediately initiate their own investigations into the FBI’s protocols for ensuring tips from the public about potential killers are followed through. Lawmakers and law enforcement personnel constantly remind the public that ‘if you see something, say something.’ In this tragic case, people close to the shooter said something, and our system utterly failed the families of 17 innocent souls.” In the Florida Legislature, Sen. Rene Garcia, R-Hialeah, and Sen. Anitere Flores, R-Miami, asked Senate President Joe Negron on Friday to establish a task force that would look into issues such as mental-health treatment, hardening soft targets such as schools and the possibility of hiring former military members and police officers to patrol education grounds. “We should not allow the inaction of our federal partners to be the cause of our inaction in addressing the issues
of violence in our schools and our community,” Garcia and Flores jointly wrote in a letter. “We must take a holistic approach in addressing these pressing concerns to ensure that we protect all Floridians.” Garcia and Flores in the past have helped block gun-rights bills in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee is scheduled Tuesday to hear a proposal (SB 1236) that would allow school principals or school superintendents to designate people who could carry guns during school hours. The task force request came as the Second Amendment group Florida Carry urged lawmakers to eliminate “gun-free zones” for people with concealed-weapons licenses and to allow teachers with licenses to carry firearms while in school. “It is a well-established fact from numerous such events that bad people with guns will only stop their carnage when confronted by an armed response,” Eric Friday, the group’s general counsel, wrote in an open letter. “Every second until that response occurs allows the murderer to kill and maim more innocents.” Negron, who visited the high school Friday with Senate Minority Leader Oscar Braynon, D-Miami Gardens, Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation, and Sen. Gary Farmer, D-Fort Lauderdale, said the Senate will continue to focus on advancing a $13 million increase in the budget, to $78.1 million, for school safety and another $100 million as part of a new category of K-12 school funding specifically to assess and treat mental health.
The Senate has already proposed a $13 million spending increase, to $78.1 million, for school safety and another $100 million as part of a new category of K-12 school funding specifically to assess and treat mental health (SB 1434). Asked if the House was working on similar measures, House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’ Lakes, issued a statement Monday that said he looks forward to “working with the governor and Senate to find solutions that fulfill the most fundamental mission of government --- to keep our citizens --- our children --- safe.” Other measures under consideration by Galvano include seeking to improve school safety by identifying gaps in security and potentially expanding a program under Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd that enables authorized and trained employees at the private Southeastern University in Lakeland to carry concealed firearms to respond to assailants on campus. The program comes as Sen. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, said lawmakers weren’t ready for “that conversation” on his proposal (SB 1236) that was slated to go to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. The proposal, which would allow designated people with concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns at schools, was removed from the committee agenda. “All these prevention things that we can do could be wonderful, but at the end of the day, we still have to deal with that first five minutes (of an actual incident),” Baxley said. “You can restrict the instrument of violence, and they’ll choose other instruments.” Baxley added that he could see the
proposal being considered as part of a larger package that Galvano and Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, roll out. Judiciary Chairman Sen. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, advised Republican senators late Friday that he was taking the bill off the agenda. A day earlier, a proposal (SB 740) that would allow some concealed-weapons license applications to be approved when background checks have not been completed was postponed by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The proposal is part of a wide-ranging bill for the Department of Agriculture that has been rescheduled for Thursday. Sen. Kelli Stargel, a Lakeland Republican sponsoring the bill, filed an amendment on Monday that would remove the language regarding the concealed-weapons applications. Meanwhile, a separate bill (SB 1048) by Baxley that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns on the grounds of churches and other religious institutions that share property with schools is set to appear Wednesday before the full Senate. “I think we reached a pretty good place on that,” Baxley said. The proposal isn’t as far-reaching as a House version (HB 1419). Under current law, people with concealedweapons licenses can carry guns at churches and other religious institutions, but they are barred from doing so if schools are on the property. Crafted with an eye on a church massacre in Texas last November, Baxley’s version includes restrictions, such as a prohibition on carrying guns during school hours or when school extracurricular activities take place.
The restrictions were needed to get Baxley’s bill through the Judiciary Committee, where Sen. Rene Garcia, R-Hialeah, and Sen. Anitere Flores, R-Miami, have joined with Democrats to block bills backed by Second Amendment advocates the past two years. After the Parkland shooting, Garcia and Flores requested Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart, establish a task force to look into issues such as mentalhealth treatment, hardening soft targets such as schools and the possibility of hiring former military members and police officers to patrol school grounds. For his part, Scott has organized workshops Tuesday in Tallahassee that will include education officials, child welfare advocates and law-enforcement officials. The workshops will not be open to the public but will be streamed live on The Florida Channel. Scott will hold a roundtable discussion at the end of the day. “While there are only three weeks left of the legislative session, we must make changes to keep students safe,” Scott said in a prepared statement. “A tragedy like what occurred in Broward County must never happen again, and swift action is needed now.” Democrats have used the shooting to renew efforts to seek a hearing on a proposal (SB 530 and HB 231) intended to prevent people at high risk of harming themselves or others from accessing firearms. “This legislation will not solve all of the problems in our state, but it is a step in the right direction and will help save lives,” said Rep. Richard Stark, D-Weston.
LAWMAKERS, SCOTT WEIGH OPTIONS AFTER MASS SHOOTING By JIM TURNER AND DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A second gun-related bill has been postponed in the Florida Senate in the wake of last week’s mass shooting at a Parkland high school, as legislative leaders craft a multi-pronged response to the massacre and Gov. Rick Scott plans a series of workshops about school safety and ways to keep guns away from people struggling with mental illnesses. The scramble by lawmakers to react to the deaths of 17 people Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School comes with less than three weeks remaining in the annual legislative session and as students from Parkland, along with their counterparts from Leon County, are expected to flood the Capitol this week demanding gun control. Incoming Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, expressed confidence Monday that measures under consideration --- including raising the age to 21 for the purchase of “assault” rifles by people not in law enforcement or the military, establishing a waiting period for the purchase of such weapons and reviewing background screening requirements --- can be completed before the 60-day session ends March 9. “I actually am confident because there seems to be a real commitment to address the issues we’ve discussed, and the level of importance attributed to them is very high,” said Galvano, who is slated to become Senate president in November.
GOP CONGRESSMAN DECIDES AGAINST SEEKING ANOTHER TERM By NSF STAFF THE NEWS SERVICE FLORIDA
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U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, a Republican first elected to Congress in 2008, announced Monday he will not run for re-election this year. “After what will be 10 years in the United State Congress representing the good people of Florida’s Heartland, it’s time to ‘hang em up,’ as my old football
coach used to say,” Rooney said in a statement. After thanking constituents, staff, colleagues in the House and his family, Rooney noted he looks “forward to serving Florida again in the future in a different capacity.” Rooney represents Florida’s 17th District, which stretches from Okeechobee County on the east to the Gulf Coast in Sarasota and Charlotte counties and includes major agricultural areas. Before redistricting, Rooney
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Palm Coast, is running for governor. accountable to our communities. The legal wrangling over restoration of rights comes months before voters will weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment in November that would automatically restore the right to vote for felons who have fulfilled their sentences and paid restitution. Murderers and sex offenders would be excluded.
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The Summation Weekly PUBLIC NOTICES Legals Notice of Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION J B & N, INC., Plaintiff, vs. ERNEST L. RIGGS, JR., and CAMISHA A. ROBINSON, et al. Defendants. CASE NO. 2016-CA-397 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY given by the undersigned, that Donald C. Spencer, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Santa Rosa County, Florida, will on the 22nd day of March 2018, at 11:00 a.m. during the legal hours of sale on-line at www.santarosa.realforeclose.com offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property, in Santa Rosa County, Florida, towit: SEROSA II, LOT 7 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 8: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 200 FEET OF THE WEST 1291 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 27 WEST, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. THENCE N “0” DEGREE 29’ 18”E FOR 468 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUE N “0” DEGREE 29’ 18”E FOR 117 FEET, THENCE N “89” DEGREE 09’ 25”E FOR 140 FEET, THENCE S “0” DEGREE 29’ 18”W FOR 117 FEET, THENCE S “89” DEGREE 09’25”W FOR 140 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered into in the above styled case. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sales, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the date of the sales. Dated this the 14th day of February 2018. Oscar J. Locklin Florida Bar No.: 15455 LOCKLIN, SABA, LOCKLIN & JONES, P.A. 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571 (850) 995-1102 olocklin@ljslawfirm.com Attorney for Plaintiff 2WR2/21-2/28NOS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA THOMAS D. KING, Plaintiff, v. GFD CONSTRUCTION, INC., a/k/a GFD CONSTRUCTION, INC., a Dissolved Corporation; ESCAMBIA COUNTY, DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT and ERNIE LEE MAGAHA, CLERK OF COURT, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, Defendants. Case No.: 2008-CA-003385 SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F.S. CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Reformation and Foreclosure dated November 20, 2015, in the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Escambia County, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, at www.escambia.realforeclose.com at 11:00 a.m. on April 3, 2018, the following described property: Parcel 1: Begin at the northeast corner of Government lot 5, Section 41, Township 1 South, Range 30 West, Escambia County, Florida; thence go south 00°00’00” east along the east line of Government lot 5 for 481.69 feet to the southeast corner of Government lot 5; thence go south 79°12’42” west along the south line of Government lot 5 for 1343.75 feet; thence go north 00°06’41” west for 723.87 feet to the north line of Government lot 5; thence go north 90°00’00” east long said north line for 1328.60 feet to the point of beginning, All lying in Section 41, Township 1 South Range 30 West, Escambia County, Florida and containing 18.41 acres more of less. Parcel 2: Commence at the northeast corner of Government lot 5, Section 41, Township 1 South, Range 30 West, Escambia County, Florida; thence go south 90°00’00” west along the north line of Government lot 5 for 1328.60 feet to the southeast corner of Government lot 2 for the Point of Beginning; thence go south 00°06’41” east along the southerly projection of the east line of Government lot 2 for 723.87 feet to the south line of Government lot 5, thence go south 79°12’41” west along the south line of lot 5 for 266.80 feet to the centerline of a creek; thence go along the centerline of said creek the following courses (N 43°57’39” W for 196.47 feet; N 59°18’53” W for 265.50 feet; N 00°18’05” W for 145.38 feet; N 25°54’17” W for 142.94 feet; N 87°41’58” W for 131.22 feet; N 36°24’30” E for 95.05 feet; N 29°19’50” W for 60.12 feet; N 54°29’48” W for 88.35 feet; N 61°44’58” W for 98.88 feet) to the north line of Government lot 5; thence go north 08°07’48” west for 35.36 feet; thence go south 90°00’00” west for 409.00 feet to the west line of Government lot 2; thence go north 00°01’46” west along the west line of Government lot 2 for 821.45 feet; thence go south 89°58’14” East for 420.00 feet; thence go north 00°01’46” east for 105.40 feet; thence south 89°58’14” east for 936.24 feet to the east line of Government lot 2, thence go south 00°06’41” east along the east line of Government lot 2 for 961.15 feet to the point of beginning. All lying in Section 41, Township 1 South, Range 30 West, Escambia County, Florida and containing 39.41 acres more or less. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Court Administration, ADA Liaison Escambia County, 190 Governmental Center, 5th Floor Pensacola, Florida 32502 at (850) 595-4400 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. Dated: February 8, 2018.
MARK A. BEDNAR, P.A. Florida Bar No.: 397733 11 E. Zaragoza Street Post Office Box 13146 Pensacola, Florida 32591 Tel No.: (850) 435-1025 Fax No.: (850) 434-7844 E-Mail: mab@markbednarlaw.com bednarlaw@aol.com Attorney for Plaintiff
The administration of the estate of ESTELLE TYMES CONNOR, deceased, whose date of death was November 14, 2017, and with case number indicated above pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney 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 of 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.
Notice to Creditors IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY L. NEWHOOK Deceased. File No. 2017-CP-1080 Division NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Mary L. Newhook, deceased, whose date of death was August 7, 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 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 21, 2018. Personal Representative: Susan Kay Newhook Calhoun 6177 Forest Pines Drive Pensacola, FL 32526 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 2WR2/21-2/28NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: Estate of ANGELA B. FISHBURN, Deceased. Case No. 2018-CP-000089 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of ANGELA B. FISHBURN, deceased (the “Decedent”), whose date of death was December 18, 2017, 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 February 21, 2018. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE JEREMIAH S. FELL 3987 Hidden Oak Drive Pensacola, FL 32504 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD N. SHERRILL Florida Bar No.: 0172812 CLARK PARTINGTON P.O. Box 13010 Pensacola, Florida 32591-3010 Telephone: (850) 434-9200 Fax: (850) 208-7100 2WR2/21-2/28NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ESTELLE TYMES CONNOR Deceased. File No. 2017-CP- 1538 Division: NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims 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 February 14, 2018. BARRY CHRISTOPHER CONNOR Petitioner 708 N “E” Street Pensacola, FL 32501 H. Frank Winn, Jr., Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar# 0113430 P O Box 150 322 S. Alcaniz Street Pensacola, FL 32591-0150 Office 850-434-6214 Fax 850-434-6290 h.frankwinn@att.net 2WR2/14-2/21NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: .Estate of JOHN PAUL WHITE Deceased, CASE NO.: 2018 -CP-84 DIVISION: T
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: .Estate of EDWARD PAUL CAMP Deceased, CASE NO.: 2018 -CP-102 DIVISION: T NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administration of the Estate of EDWARD PAUL CAMP, deceased File Number 2018 CP 102, is pending in the Circuit Court for ESCAMBIA County. Florida. Probate Division the address of which is 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 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 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 21, 2018. DAVID C. CAMP 258 Paraiso Drive Danville, CA 94526 JOSEPH W. C. BOYLES, ESQ. Attorney at Law 212 W. Cervantes Street (32501) P.O. Box 13464 Pensacola, FL 32591-3464 (850) 433-9225 FLORIDA BAR# 14188 Attorney for Personal Representative 2WR2/21-2/28NTC
NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administration of the Estate of JOHN PAUL WHITE, deceased File Number 2018 -CP-84, is pending in the Circuit Court for ESCAMBIA County. Florida. Probate Division the address of which is 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 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 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 21, 2018. STANLEY WHITE 131 Lagoon Drive Gulf Shores, FL 36542 JOSEPH W. C. BOYLES Attorney at Law 212 W. Cervantes Street (32501) P.O. Box 13464 Pensacola, FL 32591-3464 (850) 433-9225 FLORIDA BAR# 14188 Attorney for Personal Representative 2WR2/21-2/28NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: .Estate of ALICE G. BARNARD. Deceased, CASE NO.; 2018 -CP-119 DIVISION: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administration of the Estate of ALICA G. BARNARD, deceased File Number 2018 CP 119, is pending in the Circuit Court for ESCAMBIA County. Florida. Probate Division the address of which is 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 Decendent’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 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 21, 2018. HAROLD MELVIN BURNS 4614 Bridgedale Road Pensacola, FL 32505 (850) 450-6561 KARL W. BOYLES, JR. ESQUIRE Attorney at Law 212 W. Cervantes Street (32501) P.O. Box 13464 Pensacola, FL 32591-3464 (850) 433-9225 FLORIDA BAR# 145909 Attorney for Personal Representative
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: Estate of EDWARD LEE WILLIAMSON Deceased. CASE NO. 2018 CP 82 DIVISION: T NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administration estate of EDWARD LEE WILLIAMSON, deceased, File Number 2018 CP 82 is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida. Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32501 The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representatives Attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against 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 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 14, 2018. Personal Representative: REBECCA BALLESTEROS 2000 Downing Drive Pensacola, FL 32505 (407) 443-1144 Attorney for Personal Representative: KARL W. BOYLES, JR., ESQUIRE Attorney at Law 212 W. Cervantes Street (32501) P.O. Box 13464 Pensacola, FL 32591-3464 (850) 433-9225 FLORIDA BAR #145909 Attorney for Personal Representative kwb@boylesandboyleslaw.com debbire@boylesandboyleslaw.com 2WR2/14-2/21NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION J B & N, INC., Plaintiff, vs. ERNEST L. RIGGS, JR., and CAMISHA A. ROBINSON, et al. Defendants. CASE NO. 2016-CA-397 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY given by the undersigned, that Donald C. Spencer, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Santa Rosa County, Florida, will on the 22nd day of March 2018, at 11:00 a.m. during the legal hours of sale on-line at www.santarosa.realforeclose.com offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property, in Santa Rosa County, Florida, towit: SEROSA II, LOT 7 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 8: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 200 FEET OF THE WEST 1291 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 27 WEST, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. THENCE N “0” DEGREE 29’ 18”E FOR 468 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CON-TINUE N “0” DEGREE 29’ 18”E FOR 117 FEET, THENCE N “89” DEGREE 09’ 25”E FOR 140 FEET, THENCE S “0” DEGREE 29’ 18”W FOR 117 FEET, THENCE S “89” DEGREE 09’25”W FOR 140
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FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered into in the above styled case. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sales, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the date of the sales. Dated this the 14th day of February 2018. Oscar J. Locklin Florida Bar No.: 15455 LOCKLIN, SABA, LOCKLIN & JONES, P.A. 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571 (850) 995-1102 olocklin@ljslawfirm.com Attorney for Plaintiff 2WR2/21-2/28NOS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF FRANCIS MARION HALEY, JR. Deceased. File No. Division
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The administration of the estate of FRANCIS MARION HALEY, JR., deceased, whose date of death was 10/26/2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government Street, 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 14, 2018. Personal Representative: RUTH ANN DEFRIESE 1208 Granada Ave Holly Hill, FL 32117 Attorney for Personal Representative: Cyrus Malhotra, Esq. Malhotra Law Firm, PA 14851 State Road 52 Suite 222 Hudson, FL 34669 813-902-2121 (office) 727-290-4044 (fax) cyrusesquire@gmail.com Florida Bar No. 0022751 2WR2/14-2/21NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF STUART FURMAN, Deceased. Case No.: 2017-CP- 1334 Division: “T” NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Stuart Furman, deceased, whose date of death was September 20, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Clerk of the Circuit Court, Escambia County, M. C. Blanchard Judicial Center, P 0 Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32591-0333. Names and addresses of the personal representative and his 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 the 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 and 733.710 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 February 21, 2018. Personal Representative: James Furman 9009 Abb Pitman Road Milton, FL 32570 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Melissa Posey Furman Melissa Posey Furman, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0690090 Furman & Furman Attorneys, LLP The Old City Building Post Office Box 610 Loxley, AL 36551-0610 Telephone: (850) 429-7431 2WR2/21-2/28NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE GRIFFIN HER-RING, III Deceased. File No. 2017-CP-981 Division T NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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PUBLIC NOTICES The administration of the estate of George Griffin Herring, III, deceased, whose date of death was April 14, 2000, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ 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 21, 2018. Personal Representatives: David Herring 2401 Connell Drive Pensacola, FL 32503 Attorney for Personal Representatives: Kramer A. Litvak Attorney Florida Bar Number: 965881 LITVAK BEASLEY WILSON & BALL, LLP 226 East Government Street PENSACOLA, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 432-9818 Fax: (850) 432-9830 E-Mail: kramer@lawpensacola.com 2WR2/21-2/28NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF Mary A. Silcox a.k.a Mary Abigail Silcox Deceased. File No. 2017-CP-440 Division D NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Mary A. Silcox a.k.a Mary Abigail Silcox deceased, whose date of death was August 1, 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.
Attorney for Personal Representative: HEATHER F. LINDSAY Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A. 5218 Willing Street Milton, Florida 32570 (850) 623-3200 Florida Bar No. 073441 Attorney for Petitioner 2WR2/14-2/21NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: .Estate of JAMES EDWIN MARCINIAK Deceased, CASE NO.: 2018 -CP-77 DIVISION: T NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administration of the Estate of JAMES EDWIN MARCINIAK, deceased File Number 2018 -CP-77, is pending in the Circuit Court for ESCAMBLA County. Florida. Probate Division the address of which is 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 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 PUBLICATIONOF 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 21, 2018. EDWIN W. MARCINIAK 5780 West Shore Drive Pensacola, Florida 32526 JOSEPH W. C. BOYLES Attorney at Law 212 W. Cervantes Street (32501) P.O. Box 13464 Pensacola, FL 32591-3464 (850) 433-9225 FLORIDA BAR# 14188 Attorney for Personal Representative jwcb@boylesandboyleslaw.com jennifer@boylesandboyleslaw.com 2WR2/21-2/28NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
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 Taylor Moore Shelton, Jr. a.k.a Taylor Shelton 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.
The administration of the estate of Taylor Moore Shelton, Jr., a.k.a Taylor Shelton, deceased, whose date of death was December 11, 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 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 21, 2018. Personal Representative: Heather Massey 4665 Woodbine 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 2WR2/21-2/28NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL EVERETT SNEAD, Deceased. Case No.: 2018-CP-047 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MICHAEL EVERETT SNEAD, deceased, File Number 2018-CP-047, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 472, Milton, Florida 32572. This estate is intestate. The names and addresses of the petitioner and the petitioner’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 February 14, 2018. Personal Representative: DONNA SNEAD
File No. 2018-CP-23 Division NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents 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.
AMOS FINANCIAL, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company, Plaintiff,
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
ROBERT RUTTY, LISA RUTTY, and UNKNOWN TENANTS #1 and #2, Defendants.
The date of first publication of this Notice is February 14, 2018. Personal Representative: JOHN DAVID ELLIOTT 5235 Willing Street Milton, Florida 32570 Attorney for Personal Representative: HEATHER F. LINDSAY Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A 5218 Willing Street Pensacola, Florida 32570 (850) 623-3200 Florida Bar No. 073441 2WR2/14-2/21NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JIMMY L. MOORE Deceased. File No. 2017-CP-400 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Jimmy L. Moore, deceased, whose date of death was August 12, 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.
IN RE: ESTATE OF ALBERT GWENELL ADAMS, Deceased. Case No.: 2018-CP-046 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of ALBERT GWENELL ADAMS, deceased, File Number 2018-CP-046, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 472, Milton, FL 32572. The estate is testate and the date of the decedent’s Will and any Codicils is December 12, 2003. The name and address of the Personal Representative and their attorney is 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
TO: ROBERT RUTTY AND LISA RUTTY 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: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Block 55, Bagdad, thence Southerly with the East line of said Block 543 feet for Point of Beginning, thence continue along said line a distance of 60 feet, thence Westerly at right angles 100 feet, thence Northerly at right angles and parallel with the East line of said Block 55 a distance of 60 feet, thence Easterly at right angles 100 feet to Point of Beginning. All lying and being in Santa Rosa County, Florida. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose on 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 March 12, 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 9th day of February 2018. Donald C. Spencer CLERK OF COURT Santa Rosa County By: Leslie Sparr As Deputy Clerk 4WR2/14-2/21NOS
The date of first publication of this notice is February 21, 2018. Personal Representative: Billy E. Moore 156 Windsong Road Alexander City, Alabama 35010 Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Locklin, Jr. E-Mail Address: jlocklin@ljslawfirm,com Florida Bar No. 243167 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & JOnes, P.A. 4557 Chumucklaw Highway Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102 2WR2/21-2/28NTC
Notice of Action IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY FLORIDA HATTIE COOKS PLAINTIFF, v. IDA MAE BURGESS and HENRY BURGESS, if alive, and if dead, their unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against them; the unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, and judgment creditors of defendants, deceased, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against defendants DEFENDANTS,
NOTICE OF ACTION
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following property in Escambia County Florida: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 40, TIS, R30W, Escambia County, Florida, thence N79deg.E. along the South line of said section 647.24, thence North 471.39 feet to point of beginning of this description: thence continue North 154 feet, thence run West 200 feet, thence run South 0Deg33’East a distance of 154 feet, thence run East a distance 200 feet to point of beginning of this description. Has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Steven Specht, the plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 1741 N. Palafox ST, Pensacola, FL 32501 on or before March 12, 2018, 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 on January 31, 2018. Pam Childers Clerk of Court By: Kathy Benoit As Deputy Clerk 4WR2/7-2/28NOA
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: January 23, 2018. PAM CHILDERS, CLERK & COMPTROLLER CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Desiree Harrison Deputy Clerk 4WR2/7-2/28NOA
Notice of Forfeiture IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED ELEVEN DOLLARS AND ($12,611.00) U.S. CURRENCY
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CASE NO: 2018 CA 000210 DIVISION: J NOTICE OF ACTION 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 December 23, 2017, and is holding it.
Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Notice of Action for Dissolution AClerk of the Circuit Court on February 5, 2018, and any person seeking to contest this claim of Marriage IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA FAMILY LAW DIVISION
FILOGONIO SANTIAGO-VENEGAS, Respondent/Husband.
TO IDA MAE BURGESS and HENRY BURGESS, if alive, and if dead, their unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against them; the unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, and judgment creditors of defendants, deceased, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against defendants
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION
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 21, 2018.
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CASE NO.: 2017 CA 000847
In RE: The Marriage of: LYDIA NMN SANTIAGO, Petitioner/Wife,
CASE NUMBER: 2017 CA 1863 DIVISION:
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
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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.
Personal Representative: Judy F. Sivy 7699 Rowles Drive Columbus, Ohio 43235
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
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Case No.: 2017 DR 004041
must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of the Court on or before March 7, 2018, 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 2WR2/14-2/21NOF
AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH MINOR CHILDREN
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION
TO: Filogonio Santiago-Venegas 780 West Davison Street, Lot 19 Bartow, FL 33830 OR Filogonio Santiago- Venegas P.O. Box 525 Bartow, FL 33831-0300
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($5,429.00) U.S. CURRENCY
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 the counsel for the Petitioner, JOHN M. KVARTEK. ESQ., at 917 North Palafox Street on or before March 21, 2018, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 West Government Street, 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.
CASE NO: 2018 CA 000211 DIVISION: F
The action is asking the Court to award the Petitioner sole parental responsibility of the parties’ minor child, that child support be established pursuant to §61.30, Florida Statutes, that the Wife be restored to her maiden name, and grant any other relief that the Court deems necessary in the circumstances of this case. 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 emailed to the addresses 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 pleading. Dated: February 13, 2018 PAM CHILDERS, CLERK & COMPTROLLER CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Desiree Harrison Deputy Clerk 4WR2/21-3/14NOA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF ACTION 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 December 23, 2017, and is holding it. A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on February 5, 2018, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of the Court on or before March 7, 2018, 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 2WR2/14-2/21NOF
Notice Under Fictitious Name Statute NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of ABOUT YOU LIFE COACH, located in Escambia County, with the address of 4590 Isabella Ingram Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32504, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, Tallahassee, FL. Laurie T. Hansen Owner 1WR2/21FIC
NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE
DAVID MUNOZ, SR. Respondent,
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of TOP NOTCH LAWN CARE, located in Escambia County, with the address of 1144 Corsa Terrace, Pensacola, Florida 32514, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, Tallahassee, FL.
CASE NO.: 2017 DR 000862 DIVISION: SM
Curtis Bailey Owner
ROXANNA LYNN MUNOZ, Petitioner, and
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: David Munoz, Sr. 516 Washington Avenue, #B Lorain, OH 44052 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 Roxanna Lynn Munoz, whose address is 2100 N. Century Boulevard, McDavid, FL 32568 on or before February 28, 2018 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at CLERK OF THE COURT, P.O. BOX 333 PENSACOLA, FL 32591, 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.
1WR2/21FIC
NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of POLISHED TO PERFECTION, located in Santa Rosa County, with the address of 1970 Luneta Street, Navarre, FL 32566, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, Tallahassee, FL. Loret Daniela Escobar De Leon Owner 1WR2/21FIC