The Summation Weekly - June 26, 2024 by Ballinger Publishing

STRIVE TO THRIVE: PENSACOLA 2035 PENSACOLA BEGINS STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS

CBy Morgan Cole

ity officials are seeking input from the public as part of the city’s new 10-year strategic plan, Strive to Thrive: Pensacola 2035.

In December 2023, the city and Mayor D.C. Reeves hired international urban planning firm Gehl Studio out of Copenhagen, Denmark, to develop a strategic plan for the city for $125,000.

The city will start the strategic planning process with the Strive to Thrive: Pensacola 2035 Visioning Survey, an online public survey that will serve as a key component in helping shape a comprehensive vision for the Pensacola. The city wants input from anyone who lives, works or visits Pensacola.

The process will include citywide engagement with focus groups, extensive research into the city’s strengths, opportunities and how Pensacola can better anticipate and take advantage of global trends. Once complete, the plan will cast a vision for the next decade of investments and set key goals and priorities.

Following a policy analysis phase, which explored key topics like attainable housing, active mobility and economic development, Gehl is now seeking input from Pensacola residents to help shape this strategic vision.

“Before taking office, I promised we would align and collaborate behind a plan. That process starts now,” said Mayor D.C. Reeves. “The process Gehl Studio has laid

out for us includes significant engagement with individuals and groups from across our city. This additional input will ensure we hear from every part of our city to create Pensacola’s vision.”

The City has recently launched the Strive to Thrive Pensacola 2035 Visioning Survey, a public online survey to provide input that will help shape the comprehensive vision for our community. Anyone who lives, works or visits Pensacola is invited to participate.

The Strive to Thrive Pensacola 2035 Visioning Survey builds on the previously conducted Pensacola’s Resident Satisfaction Survey, and invites the public to share their perception of Pensacola today, and their ideas about what the future of

Pensacola should be. This survey will assist the project team in identifying priority goals and initiatives to help Pensacola become a more equitable, livable and resilient city.

The Visioning Survey will be live through July 31 and will complement a series of additional community engagement efforts, including a public open house that will be held this summer for members of the community to share ideas in-person with city staff and members of the Gehl team. Pop-up surveys will also be distributed at various events held in Pensacola neighborhoods throughout the summer.

Gehl is a networked urban design and research consultancy offering expertise in the fields of urban

design, master planning, strategy and city planning. Gehl addresses global trends with a people-focused approach, utilizing empirical analysis to understand how the built environment can promote well-being.

Gehl’s work is based on the human dimension – the effect of the built environment on social interaction between people. Gehl considers lively and widely used public spaces to be vital keys to quality of life in cities and to overall well-being. Gehl has led city vision plans and strategies in hundreds of cities around the globe, from Buenos Aires to Charlotte to West Palm Beach.

“Pensacola is growing and has numerous plans from the tapestry of public and private stakeholders that shape this city, Yet, from

our research, we haven’t found a unifying vision of what Pensacola aspires to,” Gehl Team Leader Anna Muessig said. “We feel privileged to support a process to understand the common threads that tie this city together, and together with private and public stakeholders, develop a vision to unite the city around the priority goals and aspirations for the next 10 years. We hope to see you at an open house or pop-up event in your community this spring and summer to help craft this vision together.”

To stay informed about what’s happening with City of Pensacola government, visit the website at cityofpensacola.com to sign up for email or text notifications or follow @CityofPensacola on social media.■

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CITY OF PENSACOLA, ST ENGINEERING BREAK GROUND ON THIRD AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR

The City of Pensacola and ST Engineering celebrated the groundbreaking of the third aircraft maintenance hangar of Pensacola International Airport’s Project Titan Element 2, Tuesday, June 4 — marking another milestone of growth and expansion.

The new 167,000-square-foot stateof-the-art hangar will be equipped with two bays for widebody aircraft. When fully operational in the second half of 2026, it is expected to contribute an additional 500,000 manhours annually. Hangar 3 is part of ST Engineering’s planned airframe Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul, or MRO, complex which will comprise four hangar facilities and is projected to generate over 1,700 jobs when fully completed. It is co-funded by ST Engineering, Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., the City of Pensacola, Escambia County, the State of Florida and other state and federal organizations.

“The new hangar will contribute significant economic benefits for Pensacola and the surrounding region through the creation of quality jobs and increased demand for goods and services,” Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said. “We look forward to the continued partnership with ST Engineering that will help to position Pensacola as a regional center of excellence for the aviation MRO industry.”

ST Engineering President of Commercial Aerospace Jeffrey Lam stated, “We continue to look to the future with the construction of our third hangar in Pensacola that will expand our airframe MRO capacity, allowing us to better meet our customers’ growing maintenance needs, drive business growth and strengthen our presence in the region. The new hangar also underscores our long -

standing commitment to contribute to the progress of Pensacola’s aviation MRO industry and the region’s economic growth. We are very thankful for the continued support from the City of Pensacola and the State of Florida as we see our MRO complex project through to fruition.”

ST Engineering North America President Timothy McBride said, “Our expansion in Pensacola aligns with the Group’s commitment to invest in its core business and is poised to strengthen our aerospace MRO network in the U.S. and globally. As we deepen our partnership with the City of Pensacola and play a major role in its growth, we look forward to facilitating job creation in the community and strengthening Northwest Florida’s status as a national hub for the aviation industry.”

In line with its pursuit of greater environmental sustainability in its operations, ST Engineering has partnered with Florida Power & Light (FPL) to reduce the carbon footprint of its hangars and support its energy needs. ST Engineering’s hangars in Pensacola receive renewable energy from FPL’s off-site solar farm through the latter’s SolarTogether® program. The hangars are also equipped with green and smart technology features, such as light-harvesting skylights to lower electricity consumption and integrated vertical lift machines to improve operational efficiency.

In addition to Pensacola, ST Engineering currently operates airframe MRO facilities in Mobile, Alabama and San Antonio, Texas. It also operates a nacelle manufacturing and MRO facility in Middle River, Maryland, and offers aircraft engine washes through EcoServices in Wethersfield, Connecticut.

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APPLICATION WINDOW NOW

OPEN FOR CLASS III OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S REGIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Applications are now being accepted for Class III of Leadership Northwest Florida, a regional collaboration program offered by Florida’s Great Northwest Foundation.

Leadership Northwest Florida is offered to professionals in all industry sectors desiring to grow their knowledge base, network, and skill set within Florida’s Great Northwest footprint. The program aims to create informed, dedicated leaders who understand the complex and competitive environment of economic transformation.

“This program will ultimately result in the long-term influence of the leadership graduates for the betterment of Northwest Florida,” said Rhea Goff, Chair of Florida’s Great Northwest Foundation. “Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and

networks needed to drive economic growth and understand why regional collaboration is so important.”

The program focuses on regional collaboration through community, content, and connection. It is designed to inform participants on a holistic view of the conditions, challenges, and opportunities shared throughout Northwest Florida, focusing on Business Vitality, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Infrastructure, Talent, and Quality of Life.

The deadline to apply for consideration for Class III of Leadership Northwest Florida is August 21, 2024. For more information, contact Kasey Killebrew with Florida’s Great Northwest at (334) 790-4557, kkillebrew@fgnw.org or www.floridasgreatnorthwest.com/lnwfl.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY CELEBRATES NEW PERDIDO BAY BOAT RAMP

Escambia County celebrated the opening of the brand new Perdido Bay Boat Ramp with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 18, marking Escambia County’s first large public access to Perdido Bay.

District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh joined County Administrator Wes Moreno, Natural Resources Management Director Chips Kirschenfeld, county staff, community members, elected officials and partner agencies for the ribbon cutting event to commemorate this new public facility.

“This is an exciting day for District 1 and all of our west side residents who can now more easily access and enjoy beautiful Perdido Bay,” Commissioner Bergosh said. “This project is the culmination of many hours of hard work and collaboration, and I look forward to seeing residents and visitors enjoy this amazing community amenity all summer long and for years to come.”

The new 40-acre facility is located on Heron Bayou and includes a two-lane boat ramp, 62 parking spaces for vehicles with trailers, 22 parking spaces for vehicles without trailers, and a stormwater treatment facility. In addition, a new channel measuring 2,260 feet long by 40 feet wide and a depth of 5 feet has been dredged from the launching facility to Perdido Bay. Additional passive recreational opportunities include a

landing area along the Perdido paddling trail with two campsites and 11 acres of wetlands placed into conservation.

“The department is pleased to be a part of this project that expands the connection between residents and visitors to increased recreational opportunities in Perdido Bay,” said DEP Deputy Secretary of Ecosystem Restoration Adam Blalock. “Multi-organization partnerships and strategic investments in projects like this one ensure that Florida’s natural resources will be enjoyed for future generations.”

In 2013, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners funded the acquisition of the Perdido Boat Ramp property for $1.24 million through Local Option Sales Tax III. Project design was paid through a grant from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Vessel Registration Fees. Construction was funded through U.S. Treasury RESTORE Direct Component funds, American Rescue Plan Act funds and the The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Settlement Funds. Hewes and Company, LLC constructed the new facility.

The Perdido Bay Boat Ramp is located at 10808 Lillian Highway. For more information about the boat ramp, please contact Escambia County Natural Resources Management at 850-595-4988 or visit the project page.

DONUT STRIKE FOR MANNA FOOD AND FUNDS DRIVE IS JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY; SLATED FOR JUNE 26-28

Local law enforcement and fire departments are running to the rescue once more —teaming up again to fight hunger for the 2024 Donut Strike for Manna – presented by Hanto + Clarke General Contractors and PenAir Credit Union.

These brave men and women are going on strike against the disc-shaped delicacies from Wednesday, June 26 through Friday, June 28 to encourage the community to fight local hunger by supporting Manna. They won’t give in until truckloads of nutritious food have been donated to the cause.

Each day of the Donut Strike, first responders will be stationed at grocery stores across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties from 3 to 6 p.m. to collect food and monetary donations. For participating grocery stores in your area, please visit mannahelps.org. Food donations and financial gifts to Manna may also be dropped off at their headquarters, 3030 North E Street, Pensacola, any day during the week of the Strike, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Because the cost of food and other essentials is rising, Manna is experiencing even greater demand than is typical in the summer months,” said DeDe Flounlacker, Executive Director of Manna. “At the same time, food donations are down, as everybody feels the

pinch on their budgets. Every day, our first responders see children and families who are struggling — and we are so grateful for their efforts to impact change.”

This is the seventh year of the Donut Strike and so far, the pastry protest has raised more than 160,000 healthy meals to help fight hunger in our communities. This year, longtime supporters of the Donut Strike for Manna food drive, Hanto + Clarke General Contractors and PenAir Credit Union are joining Manna as official sponsors of this sweet event.

The Donut Strike wrap party will be held at J’s Bakery and Café on July 2 at 8:30 a.m. to announce and celebrate the total meal count, and of course to eat dozens and dozens of donuts and have coffee with our heroes! All are welcome. Participating agencies include the Escambia County Fire Rescue, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Gulf Breeze Fire Rescue, Gulf Breeze Police Department, Midway Fire District, Pace Fire Rescue District, Pensacola Fire Department, and Pensacola Police Department.

Manna is a local, grassroots non-profit dedicated to fighting hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. To learn more about Manna, the Donut Strike or to make a donation, visit the Manna Facebook page or mannahelps.org.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 48th annual Stepping Out in Style Fashion Show, presented by the Women’s Board of Baptist Health Care Foundation. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24 at Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The event features professional and local celebrity models showcasing the latest fashions along the runway, as well as silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres and a bar. Sponsorship packages include VIP seating, media recognition, event video recognition and program recognition.

Proceeds from this year’s event will support the Foundation’s Mammogram Fund. Baptist remains committed to raising funds and awareness for our Mammogram Fund, which provides mammograms to local community members who are not financially able to afford one on their own. For more than 15 years, Baptist’s mammogram program has provided screenings to nearly 3,000 community members in need. For more information, visit the websitebaptisthealthcarefoundation.org or call 448.227.8157.

The dates for the Friends of the West Florida Public Library HOT Summer Book Sale have been announced with a HOT Summer Sale Twist!

The Friends’ HOT Summer Book Sale will be held July 26, 27 and 28th and this year for every ten items (books, DVD’s, audiobooks, and CDs) purchased, library supporters will be invited to select an 11th item – FOR FREE! This includes all books, (paperback, hard back, kids books, etc.) except those in the Collector’s Corner. The books in Collector’s Corner are always individually priced. Mark your calendar for this opportunity to stock up on books, DVDs, Audiobooks, and CDs. The books will be sorted by genre to make it easier to find your favorite novels,

children’s books, books about gardening and decorating, biographies, and so many more!

• Friday, July 26, 2024, 3 to 7 p.m., $5 Admission, Members Get Free Admission, *HOT Summer Sale: Buy ten items and get one more for free!

• Saturday, July 27, 2024, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Free Admission, Half-Off Prices All Day! *HOT Summer Sale: Buy ten items and get one more for free!

• Sunday, July 28, 2024, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Free Admission, $7 Bag Sale, NOTE: Collector’s Corner Closes on Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

The sale will be held at the downtown library, located at 239 N. Spring Street. Debit & Credit Cards accepted. As always, your contributions will support library programs and services.

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NAS WHITING FIELD ENTERS INTO PARTNERSHIPS TO

REDUCE COSTS AND ENHANCE MISSION OPERATIONS

Naval Air Station Whiting Field entered into partnerships with the City of Milton and Santa Rosa County through Intergovernmental Support Agreements (IGSA) June 13 for a variety of services, material procurement, and mutual support.

The agreements between the Navy and a state or local government enhance operational effectiveness and create greater economies of scale that reduce costs and provide economic benefits to the community, state partners, and the Navy. The combined savings from these IGSA projects and services are potentially more than $1.5M annually – a cost reduction of nearly 55%.

“IGSAs are a great avenue in a military installation’s pathway to cooperative and achievable transformation,” said Capt. Paul Flores, commanding officer, Naval Air Station Whiting Field. “They enhance efficiencies and develop greater mutual support, creating new community revenue streams, and promoting opportunities to keep jobs and dollars local.”

The official signing ceremony was held during a regular meeting of the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners

Thursday morning. Commission Chairman Sam Parker of District 1 signed the agreement on behalf of Santa Rosa County.

“The mission of NAS Whiting Field holds significance for Santa Rosa County,” said Parker. “By signing this agreement today, Santa Rosa County demonstrates its dedication to military partnerships and the airmen and women who call this county home.”

Councilman Casey Powell, City of Milton acting Mayor Pro Tem, signed on behalf of the city.

“This is a significant milestone. We’re celebrating the strengthening of our longstanding partnership with Santa Rosa County and NAS Whiting Field. For more than 80 years, we’ve valued our relationship with the world’s busiest aviation complex, acclaimed as the best Small Base in the Navy,” said Powell. “This agreement represents more than a formal arrangement; it signifies the evolution of our collaboration. By pooling our expertise and resources, we aim to enhance operational efficiencies and foster economic growth that truly benefits our community. It’s an exciting day for the City of Milton!”

NEW TEMPORARY LOT FOR PENSACOLA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TRAVELERS ADDS SPACES

In an effort to optimize new parking facility construction, Pensacola International Airport is offering travelers an additional parking option.

Starting Friday, June 21, Pensacola International Airport is creating a temporary parking lot for approximately 300 additional vehicles. The lot will be adjacent to Pensacola Fire Station #6 on North 9th Avenue. Parking access will be from McAllister Avenue, behind Fire Station #6. Shuttle service will be provided to and from the terminal. The rate for the Remote McAllister lot will be a flat rate of $30 for a maximum of 30 days.

“We are entering the busiest time of the year for us,” says Pensacola International

Airport Director Matt Coughlin. “We continue to evaluate all possible on and off-site solutions as we begin construction on our new $4 million parking facility on Tippin Avenue.”

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves adds, “When it comes to improving the customer experience at the airport, there are things we can and cannot control. I applaud Matt and his team for their willingness to seek out this additional parking.”

It is important to note that because this lot is located extremely close to federally mandated no-parking areas, any vehicles not within its boundaries will require removal.

To learn more about Pensacola International Airport, visit flypensacola.com.

CAREERSOURCE ESCAROSA AND SANTA ROSA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAMING UP FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL HONORING OUR HEROES CAREER FAIR

CareerSource ESCAROSA in partnership with Santa Rosa Economic Development presents the second annual Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair. The career fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wed., July 3 at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way in Milton.

This effort recognizes, supports, and offers career opportunities to all military, veter-

ans, spouses, and dependents in Santa Rosa County. Register for this free event at tinyurl. com/HOH2024-REGISTRATION. Participants will have the chance to speak with a predetermined list of potential employers/organizations, with more employers/organizations to be added as the event draws near.

For more information, visit the website careersourceescarosa.com.

THREE CITY OF PENSACOLA PROJECTS RECEIVE STATE FUNDING

The City of Pensacola’s funding requests for Baptist Hospital, Pensacola International Airport and Bay Bluffs Park have all been approved for state funding as part of the budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Wednesday, June 12. The three projects will become part of the state budget effective Monday, July 1.

Awarded Project Total: $14.2 million

• $7 Million: Baptist Hospital Legacy Campus Reimagining

• $5 Million: Pensacola International Airport Expansion

• $2.2 Million: Bay Bluff’s Park Revamp “It’s a great day for the City of Pensacola,” Mayor D.C. Reeves said. “The $14.2 million investment in all three of our legislative priorities will help transform our airport, our city parks system, and set the stage for Pensacola’s largest attainable housing investment ever. I appreciate Gov. DeSantis, Senator Doug Broxson, Rep. Andrade, Rep. Salzman and Conservation Florida for their advocacy in these projects, and we look forward to getting all three started soon.”

PENAIR CREDIT UNION LAUNCHES ANNUAL FINANCIAL FITNESS COMPETITION

PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is excited to announce the launch of its annual Financial Fitness Competition, NOW. This transformative program is designed to empower and improve financial health and literacy. Selected participants can enhance their financial knowledge, develop better budgeting habits, and compete to win a $10,000 grand prize from PenAir.

The NOW competition spans seven months and focuses on building a clear understanding of personal finances, creating sustainable budgets, and improving credit scores. Participants will receive personalized coaching from PenAir’s certified financial counselors, who will guide them through every step of their financial journey. Since its inception, the competition has profoundly impacted participants, with past families achieving an average savings of $12,381 and reducing debt by $16,043.

“PenAir is dedicated to enhancing the financial well-being of our community,” said Casey Brueske, Community Education Development Specialist at PenAir. “This competition is more than just a contest; it’s a life-changing experience for families striving to secure a stable financial future. We are excited to see the positive transformations that will come from this year’s participants.”

To be eligible for the 2024-2025 NOW competition, applicants must either be current PenAir members or eligible to join. Applicants must also demonstrate a genuine commitment to improving their financial situations and be open to sharing their progress with the community through interviews, videos, and online posts. Three participants will be selected for the competition and receive ongoing support and guidance from PenAir financial experts from September 2024 through April 2025. The competition culminates with a NOW winners’ event in April 2025, where a $10,000 grand prize and two runners-up prizes of $5,000 and $3,000 will be awarded. PenAir’s commitment to financial wellness is exemplified through the services provided by a team of certified financial counselors. These experts are committed to assisting members in achieving their financial goals through personalized guidance and education. Counselors work closely with members to create customized financial plans, address credit issues, and develop strategies for long-term financial success.

Applications for the NOW Financial Fitness Competition are now being accepted through July 15, 2024. For more information and to apply, visit penair.org/now.

COSTA FAMILY MCDONALD’S OPENS FIRST MCDONALD’S IN SANTA ROSA BEACH

Costa Family McDonald’s opened the first McDonald’s in Santa Rosa Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Located at 2010 US Highway 98, the new restaurant, adjacent to Publix in Santa Rosa Beach, was built by Stansell Properties & Development and spans 4,000 square feet, featuring a large parking area, drive thru, and plenty of dine-in space for patrons to enjoy.

For the first time in the market, this location also features kiosks where customers will have the option to pay cash for their order. The newest Costa location has created over 60 jobs for the community.

“For years we have been looking for the right locations in Santa Rosa Beach and we are so excited to finally be able to bring a McDonald’s to South Walton”, shared owner/ operator, David Costa, Jr.

The day started with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9 a.m. with the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, followed by check presentations. The Costa Family donated $500 each to South Walton High School, South Walton Fire District, and Walton County Sheriff’s Office. David Costa

announced that he would double each donation, totaling $1,000 to each entity.

The restaurant officially opened to the public at 10 a.m., and the first 50 customers at the Santa Rosa Beach McDonald’s received free Big Macs or Happy Meals for a year, limited to Costa Family McDonald’s only.

“Opening the restaurant with 61 employees has been a true dream to watch our new team come together as we welcome residents and guests alike into our new restaurant”, said Costa.

This is the first of two Santa Rosa Beach locations Costa plans to open in 2024 with the second location coming in across from the Walmart in west Santa Rosa Beach. With the two new locations, Costa plans to give back to the local community, schools, and charities surrounding each restaurant in Walton County. Local artist, Lindsay Tobias, is currently painting a mural that exemplifies the nostalgia and family bond that McDonald’s inspires that will span 14’ x 8’.

Since the company was founded in 1994, the Costa family has made it a pillar of their company framework to give back to the community and support in various ways.

The city will use the $7 million in state funding awarded for the Baptist Hospital Legacy Campus to begin reimagining the property for affordable housing. Currently, the city is in the process of identifying the buildings and areas that will not require demolition.

The initial steps toward Pensacola International Airport’s new terminal featuring five new gates are underway with preliminary planning and conceptual development. The $5 million in funding will be used to advance the approximately $70 million project through design and into construction.

The city has partnered with Conservation Florida, a statewide land conservancy, to keep Bay Bluffs Park in the public sector and prevent future city administrations from selling it on the private market. The $2.2 million in funding will allow for the demolition of the condemned boardwalk and pave the way for discussion with the Pensacola community and Conservation Florida on the design of the revamped park.

Read more about the approved budget from Gov. DeSantis’ Office on flgov.com.

Pensacola is home to one of the state’s top women-led businesses. LifeView Group ranked No. 8 on this year’s “Top 100 WomenLed Businesses in Florida” by The Women’s Edge. The list includes nonprofit and forprofit organizations whose leaders are among the highest-ranking female executives in the Florida marketplace.

Allison Hill, LifeView Group’s chief executive officer, is responsible for the daily functions of the $230 million human services nonprofit. The organization has an impact in 14 states and the District of Columbia through three affiliates: Lakeview Center’s behavioral health care, FamiliesFirst Network’s child welfare support and Global Connections to Employment’s career services for people with disabilities. In 2023, LifeView Group impacted more than 32,000 lives.

“Across the organization, we see that perspective and diversity of thought make for a strong team and bring enormous benefits to the people we serve,” said Hill. “What I love most about my role is the team I work with. When you bring a group of people together focused on our mission of ‘helping people,’ we can make the extraordinary ordinary each and every day.”

Hill prioritizes transparency and makes information easily accessible for the large and diverse team of 2,500 employees. She shares “selfie videos” monthly and offers unscripted “Ask Allison” sessions several times each year.

Under Allison’s leadership, the organization’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Team focuses on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, such as employee resource groups to encourage collaboration with veterans, remote workers and intergenerational employees to name a few. Employee resource groups highlight a broad array of opportunities for team members across the organization to connect with those who share interests and have faced similar challenges. Hill joined the organization in January 1999, and in 2016, she took the helm as the third chief executive officer in the organization’s long history. Hill serves in the UWF Executive Mentoring program and on the UWF College of Business Advisory Council. In 2022, she was inducted into the UWF College of Business Hall of Fame. She is a Lifetime Member of Leadership Florida, graduating from Cornerstone Class 36, and is a recipient of the 2022 Pinnacle Award from 850 Business Magazine. Hill is a member of the Rotary Club of Pensacola and serves on local and statewide boards of directors, including the YMCA of Northwest Florida and the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services. In 2023, Hill was honored with the Ethics in Business Award by the University of West Florida College of Business and Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola. The award recognizes a business professional who exemplifies “service above self.”

CITIZENS INSURANCE RATE HIKES BACKED

JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

While saying Florida’s insurance market is improving, the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors on Wednesday backed a proposal that would lead to customers across the state seeing double-digit rate increases in 2025.

The proposal, in part, would lead to an average 13.5 percent rate increase for the most-common type of Citizens policy, known as homeowners’ “multi-peril” coverage. Condominium-unit owners would see an average 14.2 percent increase.

Across all personal lines of insurance — a category that includes policies for homeowners, condominium-unit owners, renters and mobile homes — the average increase would be 14 percent.

The proposal will go to the state Office of Insurance Regulation for review and potential approval. Actual increases for customers would vary based on factors such as where properties are located. A state law will cap increases at 14 percent for primary residences and 50 percent for non-primary residences, such as second homes.

Rate hikes would have far-reaching effects, as Citizens is the largest insurer in the state, with about 1.2 million policies. In some parts of Florida, residents say they have few — if any — alternatives for coverage.

Also, Citizens policyholders have seen rate increases in the past. As an example, information presented during Wednesday’s meeting said regulators approved an average 12.6 percent increase for homeowners’ multi-peril and wind-only policies that took effect this year.

Brian Donovan, chief actuary for Citizens, said the insurance market has seen “drastic improvements” during the past year, after lawmakers passed an overhaul that included curbing lawsuits against insurers. But Citizens officials also say the state insurer often charges lower rates than private insurers, reducing the incentive for homeowners to shift to the private market.

State leaders have long sought to hold down the number of Citizens policies, in part because of financial risks if Florida gets hit by a major hurricane or multiple hurricanes. But the number of policies soared in recent years as private insurers dropped customers and raised rates because of financial problems.

Citizens reached as many as 1.412 million policies in fall 2023 before seeing reductions because of what is known as a “depopulation” program designed to shift policies into the private market. It had 1,202,696 policies as of Friday, according to data posted on the Citizens website.

The depopulation effort likely will be on hold during the next few months, as private insurers look to avoid taking on more risks during hurricane season. But Citizens President and CEO Tim Cerio said Wednesday new estimates show that Citizens could have fewer than 1 million policies by the end of the year.

“Hopefully, October, November, December will be very active (for depopulation),” said Jennifer Montero, Citizens chief financial officer. “That’s the expectation.”

Citizens board member Charlie Lydecker pointed to signs that Florida is creating a “potentially more stable marketplace.”

“Our real dream is depopulation and reduced rates,” he said.

ABORTION ‘STATEMENT’ RULING ON HOLD

SERVICE OF FLORIDA

JIM SAUNDERS NEWS

An appeals court Monday kept on hold a ruling that would require a revamped “financial impact statement” that will appear on the November ballot with a proposed constitutional amendment about abortion rights and refused to fast-track the issue to the Florida Supreme Court.

The 1st District Court of Appeal approved the state’s request for a stay of a ruling by Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper and rejected a suggestion by the Floridians Protecting Freedom political committee that the dispute be sent to the Supreme Court — a move that would have essentially skipped consideration of the case by the appeals court. Floridians Protecting Freedom is helping lead efforts to pass the abortion amendment.

Monday’s order did not explain the appeals court’s decisions, but it was the latest twist in a legal battle about the financial impact statement.

Financial impact statements appear with ballot initiatives to provide estimated effects of the measures on government revenues and the state budget. A state panel issued the financial impact statement for the abortion proposal in November 2023.

But Floridians Protecting Freedom filed the lawsuit after the state Supreme Court issued two major abortion rulings in April, including a ruling that allowed a law to take effect preventing abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The political committee argued that the financial impact statement needed to be revised because of the Supreme Court rulings.

In his June 10 ruling, Cooper ordered that the statement be redrafted within 15 days. He wrote that the statement violates the Florida Constitution and state law “because it presents largely outdated information about the legality of abortion under statutes and litigation unrelated to Amendment 4 (the abortion amendment).”

The state appealed, which touched off legal wrangling about whether Cooper’s ruling should be put on hold while the appeal plays out. The appeals court last week approved what is known as an administrative stay, which temporarily put the ruling on hold.

In Monday’s order, it granted the state’s broader request for a stay that will keep Cooper’s ruling on hold “until further order of the court.”

In seeking a stay, the state’s lawyers’ argued that Cooper did not have legal jurisdiction to order a redrafted financial impact statement. Such statements are drawn up by a panel known as the Financial Impact Estimating Conference.

“The circuit court has unlawfully injected itself into the citizen initiative process by ordering the Financial Impact Estimating Conference, within 15 days, to redraft the

JUDGE WEIGHS ARGUMENTS IN FSU-ACC FIGHT

DARA KAM NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

A Leon County circuit judge on Tuesday heard arguments about whether Florida State University’s lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference should be allowed to continue, in the latest chapter in a series of legal fights playing out in Tallahassee and North Carolina.

Much of Tuesday’s day-long arguments focused on whether the lawsuit could be decided in Florida, as FSU challenges what it describes as more than $500 million in penalties as it seeks to exit the North Carolina-based conference. The ACC filed a lawsuit against Florida State in North Carolina a day before the school filed a dueling lawsuit in Leon County circuit court, creating a conflict about where the dispute involving media rights should play out.

In a verbal ruling Tuesday, Circuit Judge John Cooper pointed to a state law that says “operating, conducting, engaging in, or carrying on a business or business venture in this state or having an office or agency in this state” subjects entities to legal jurisdiction in Florida.

“I have found that the complaint sufficiently alleges that the ACC operates a significant business in Florida, regarding exercise of FSU’s media rights, using those media rights as a source of programming for the ACC Network and/or licensing to ESPN to use for certain payments,” Cooper said.

After hours of legal wrangling, however, lawyers did not complete arguments Tuesday on other parts of the ACC’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

The legal clash centers, in part, on the ACC’s contract with ESPN, Inc. and ESPN Enterprises, Inc., originally signed in 2010. Through the contract, the conference collects media revenues and distributes money to member schools to support their athletic programs.

Cooper noted that the “nub of the dispute” in the lawsuit rests with the media-rights issue.

Florida State’s lawyers argued Tuesday that the lawsuit should move forward in Florida because that’s where the bulk of the activity covered in the agreement between the school and the conference takes place.

“This whole case is about the home games at Florida State and who owns them. This isn’t a dispute about bundled rights and what happens at Wake Forest,” Peter Rush, a Greenberg Traurig attorney who represents FSU, told Cooper. “Those games are played on the dirt, and on the wood, and on the rubber tracks and on the baseball diamonds here in Leon County. They’re not played anywhere else.”

But Huck took issue with such arguments.

“I think FSU does want to frame this as somehow it’s a purchase of home games, right? That’s not what’s going on,” Huck, who is with the firm Lawson Huck Gonzalez PLLC, said.

If Florida State leaves the ACC, it would have to pay a $130 million to $140 million withdrawal fee, Jim Cooney, an attorney for the conference, said during a hearing in April.

Florida State’s lawsuit alleges that the withdrawal payment is an unenforceable and “punitive” penalty to coerce schools into staying in the conference.

“This is a nine-figure penalty. That’s the point. Why? Because nobody’s supposed to leave,” Rush argued, calling the contract “a one-way ticket in, with no way out.”

But Ray Treadwell, an attorney for the ACC, argued that Florida State’s lawsuit fell short.

“There’s a pleading failure here and FSU just did not present enough facts to show that this withdrawal payment is in fact disproportionate to the damages suffered by the ACC should a member like FSU withdraw,” he said.

While lawyers did not finish arguing other parts of the ACC’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit Tuesday, Cooper said he would rely on briefs in the court record. He said he plans to issue a ruling on the motion Friday.

financial impact statement that will accompany the proposed amendment respecting abortion that the people will vote on in this fall’s election,” the state’s lawyers wrote.

In response, Floridians Protecting Freedom said it would agree to a stay until July 1, when the Financial Impact Estimating Conference is scheduled to meet again. The panel scheduled the meeting last week to discuss the abortion financial impact statement.

But Floridians Protecting Freedom argued a stay should not last beyond July 1.

“Allowing the stay to continue would mean that FPF (Floridians Protecting Freedom) would be required to expend unnecessary time, energy, and resources educating voters about the inaccuracies of the FIS (financial impact statement) that everyone agrees is unlawfully misleading,” the committee’s attorneys wrote in a court filing Friday.

“The unlawful FIS is part of the public record, and voters seeking to educate themselves on the amendment are, and will be, reading it in the time leading up to the election. The only way to remedy this harm is by immediately redrafting the FIS, making it publicly available, and using the newly drafted FIS (assuming it is clear and not misleading) on the general election ballot.”

The committee also separately urged that the case be forwarded to the Supreme Court, a step known as certifying the case to the Supreme Court.

“Because time is of the essence, because any decision by this (appeals) court will be subject to Supreme Court review, and because the Supreme Court is already familiar with the important issues on appeal, this court should certify the order and offer the Supreme Court the opportunity to resolve this appeal now, without further delay,” the committee’s motion said.

While it kept Cooper’s ruling on hold and rejected certification to the Supreme Court, the appeals court Monday approved an “expedited” schedule that included a July 1 final deadline for briefs to be filed. It also said that given “the expedited nature of the case, the court dispenses with oral argument.”

The financial impact statement issued in November included caveats about litigation surrounding state abortion laws and concluded, “Because there are several possible outcomes related to this litigation that differ widely in their effects, the impact of the proposed amendment on state and local government revenues and costs, if any, cannot be determined.”

The proposed constitutional amendment says, in part, that no “law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider.” It has drawn opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state Republican leaders.

Paul Huck, an attorney for the conference, said FSU and other schools that are members of the ACC have granted the conference their media rights.

“That’s a contract. Then they (the ACC) bundle those all together and they market them. ESPN has purchased the rights to broadcast all the games of all of the ACC members, regardless of whether they’re home games or not,” Huck added. “The value of the games is not that they are played in Florida or any other particular state, or that they are broadcast in Florida or any other particular state, it’s that the games in their entirety belonging to the conference, can be broadcast nationally.”

A 2013 “grant of rights” agreement transferred the conference schools’ media rights to home games to the ACC, in exchange for a collective media-rights contract with ESPN, according to court records. The grant-ofrights agreement was modified in 2016 and lasts until 2036.

The battle between the conference and FSU is being closely watched in college athletics, which is undergoing major conference realignments.

FSU filed its lawsuit Dec. 22 in Leon County, the day after the conference filed its lawsuit in North Carolina against FSU on many of the same issues.

The ACC filed a motion for a stay of the Florida lawsuit, but Cooper rejected the idea during an April hearing and followed up with a May 6 written order. He said he disagreed with the ACC’s arguments that the North Carolina case should take priority, in part because the conference rushed to file its lawsuit before FSU filed its case in Leon County.

Warning of a legal “collision course,” the conference asked the Tallahassee-based 1st District Court of Appeal to put a hold on the Florida lawsuit while the North Carolina case proceeds. The issue remained pending Tuesday at the appeals court.

FIGHT GEARS UP OVER OIL DRILLING PERMIT

JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

A legal battle is moving forward over a plan to drill for oil and gas in part of rural Northwest Florida.

The environmental organization Apalachicola Riverkeeper is challenging a draft permit that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection approved in April for a company to drill an exploratory well in Calhoun County. The challenge was sent Monday to the state Division of Administrative Hearings, where a judge will consider whether the project should advance.

Louisiana-based Clearwater Land & Minerals FLA, LLC, plans to drill a well in an unincorporated area of Calhoun County, between Tallahassee and Panama City. But Apalachicola Riverkeeper contends that the project threatens the Apalachicola River and would be in the river’s floodplain.

“The drilling site is not consistent with the relevant Department (of Environmental Protection) rules and statutes, which require applicants to locate projects to minimize impacts to sensitive areas and environments,” Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s petition for an administrative hearing said. “Instead, the drilling site selected by the applicant (Clearwater Land & Minerals FLA) is in a sensitive area and environment.”

But the department’s draft permit pointed to safeguards planned for the project.

“The permit application includes well control procedures, preventative measures and contingency plans for responding to potential accidents and spills,” the draft permit said. “Best management practices will be employed to reuse or dispose of drill-

ing fluids, cuttings and formation water. Test fluids and gas will be recovered, sold, flared or hauled to permitted out-of-state facilities.”

While relatively unusual for Florida, companies have long drilled for oil around the Santa Rosa County community of Jay and in parts of Southwest Florida. Also, a document filed at the Division of Administrative Hearings said the planned project in Calhoun County is at a site that was previously permitted for drilling but was never drilled.

Environmental conditions in the Apalachicola River, however, have long been a high-profile issue. The river is part of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river system, which starts in northern Georgia, crosses into Alabama and ends in Apalachicola Bay in Florida.

In the petition for an administrative hearing, Apalachicola Riverkeeper made a series of arguments, including that the drilling project would be “in a sensitive environment or sensitive area as it is in the floodplain of the Apalachicola River, which is an Outstanding Florida Water and an ecologically diverse natural area with state, national and international significance.”

A state Outstanding Florida Water designation can offer special protections to water bodies.

Also, the petition cited concerns about the project being exposed to the “foreseeable risk of flooding from the Apalachicola River and the foreseeable likelihood of pollution from the site being carried away to the surrounding area and beyond by floodwaters, thus affecting this sensitive area and environment.”

As of Tuesday afternoon, an administrative law judge had not been assigned to the case, according to an online docket.

LEGALS

Legals

Notice of Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Plaintiff, vs.

SACHIKO GROW, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SACHIKO GROW, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants.

Case No. 17-2023-CA-003390 Division F

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on June 10, 2024, in the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, Pam Childers, Clerk of Circuit Court, Escambia County, Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell the property situated in Escambia County, Florida described as:

LOT 28, BLOCK A, SOUTHBAY, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGE(S)

12 AND 12A, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. and commonly known as: 2012 SOUTHWIND CIR, PENSACOLA, FL 32506; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, online at www.escambia. realforeclose.com, on August 16, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. CST.

Any persons claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

Date: June 10, 2024

By: /s/ Jennifer M. Scott Jennifer M. Scott Attorney for Plaintiff

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Notice to Creditors IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF PHILIP CARMELO INTELISANO

A/K/A, PHILIP CHRISTOPHER INTELISANO

Deceased.

FILE NO.:2024-CP-749 DIVISION: U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of PHILIP CARMELO INTELISANO, deceased, whose date of death was May 4, 2024, 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 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 June 19, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/Karen Sunnenberg

KAREN SUNNENBERG

Attorney Florida Bar Number: 37225

201 E. Government Street Pensacola, FL 32502

Telephone: (850) 432-3112

E-Mail: karen@sunnenberglaw.com

Secondary E-Mail: eservice@sunnenberglaw.com

Personal Representative: /s/Joanmarie Schweizerhof

JOANMARIE SCHWEIZERHOF

811 Green Street Perkasie, Pennsylvania 18944

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF MILDRED LOUISE ROY McELLIGOTT Deceased. CASE NO.:2024CP000842

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MILDRED LOUISE ROY McELLIGOTT, whose date of death was December 4, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The name and address of the personal representative and of the personal representative’s attorneys are set forth below.

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 the first publication of this notice is June 26, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Marcus A. Huff, Esquire Florida Bar No. 91163 Beggs & Lane, RLLP 501 Commendencia Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 Telephone: (850) 432-2451 Fax: (850) 469-3331 Primary email: mah@beggslane.com Secondary email: msl@beggslane.com

Personal Representative: John E. McElligott, Jr. 124 Rimwood Avenue Lafayette, LA 70501

Richard G. MeElligott 304 Englewood Drive Lafayette, LA 70501

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPHUS WORSHAM, JR., Deceased.

FILE NO.: 2024 CP 000863 DIVISION:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Josephus Worsham, Jr., deceased, File Number 2024 CP 000863, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, 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 June 19, 2024.

Wendell Worsham 8375 Raleigh Circle Pensacola, Florida 32534

JOSEPH W.C. BOYLES, ESQUIRE 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF LISA A. TONKIN Deceased.

File No.: 2024 CP 251 Division: D NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Lisa A. Tonkin, whose date of death was April 13, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 472, Milton, FL. 32572. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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 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 June 26, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Jason R. Mosley

Florida Bar No.: 386650 6706 Plantation Rd, Suite C, Pensacola, FL 32504 Telephone: (850) 696-1196 jmosley@mosleyestatelaw.com

Personal Representative: Jamie Ann Cain 2WR6/26-7/3NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN EVERETT STEELE

Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-000193

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of John Everett Steele, deceased, whose date of death was February 12, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, Florida 32583. 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 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 June 26, 2024.

Personal Representative: Danny Gene Steele 2341 Semoran Place Pensacola, Florida 32503

Attorney for Personal Representative: Daniel Saba Florida Bar No. 640141 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, P.A. 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102

E-mail Addresses: dsaba@ljslawfirm.com, amanda@ljslawfirm.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD RAY WHITE, JR., Deceased.

File No.: 2024 CP 000276 Division: D NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of DONALD RAY WHITE JR., deceased, whose date of death was October 7, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, Florida 32583. The name and address 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 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 June 19, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Lauren A. Merritt LAUREN A. MERRITT

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A. Florida Bar Number: 1017893 111 S. De Villiers Street, Suite B Pensacola, FL 32502

Telephone: (850) 741-2999

Fax: (850) 466-0956

E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com

Personal Representative: /s/ Nelda White NELDA WHITE 3741 Lewis Road Milton, FL 32570

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF DEBRA JEAN LUKER Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-263 Division: D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Debra Jean Luker, deceased, whose date of death was February 11, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, Florida 32583. 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 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 June 19, 2024.

Personal Representative: Laura Allred 10975 Luker Way Jay, Florida 32565

Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Locklin, Jr. E-mail Addresses: jlocklin@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 243167 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones PA 4557 Chumuckla Hwy. Pace, Florida 32571

Telephone: (850) 995-1102

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF BROOKS BURNHAM SINGLEY Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-264 Division D NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Brooks Burnham Singley, deceased, whose date of death was April 5, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, Florida 32583. 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 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 June 19, 2024.

Personal Representative: Sydney Singley 5270 Overbrook Drive Milton, Florida 32570

Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Locklin, Jr. E-mail Addresses: jlocklin@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 243167 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones PA 4557 Chumuckla Hwy. Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF Catherine Morris Deceased.

File No. 2023-CP-109 Division NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Catherine Morris, deceased, whose date of death was March 5, 2022, 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 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 June 26, 2024.

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

Personal Representatives: Carlton Dwayne Morris 4524 Jernigan Road Pace, Florida 32571

Craig Anthony Morris 4470 Jernigan Road Pace, Florida 32571 2WR6/26-7/3NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF Norma Bernice Harris Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-210

Division: D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED

PUBLIC NOTICES

The administration of the estate of RONALD ELDWOOD MILLS, deceased, whose date of death was March 10, 2024, 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 representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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 June 19, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

/s/ Mark A. Bednar Mark A. Bednar, P.A. Florida Bar Number: 397733 11 East Zaragoza Street

Secondary E-Mail: sag@markbednarlaw.com Personal Representative:

/s/ Gary Watson

Gary A. Watson 1308 N. Barcelona Street Pensacola, FL 32501

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF PEGGY L. ADAMS Deceased.

File No. 2023 CP 000811 Division T NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of PEGGY L. ADAMS, deceased, whose date of death was MARCH 27, 2023, is pending the Circuit Court for ESCAMBIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502. 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 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 June 19, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: MARY C. WILLIAMS Email Addresses: Marycwilliams1121@gmail.com Florida Bar No. 138827 P.O. Box 2407 Pensacola, FL 32503 Telephone: (850) 776-0573

Personal Representative: SHAMARA L. STOUTMIRE

1400 W Jordan St. #18463 Pensacola, FL 32501

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF JOEL D. STILL Deceased. File No. 2024-CP-725 Division: U NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Joel D. Still, deceased, whose date of death was February 19, 2024, 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 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, June 19, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Nicholas R. Medley Nicholas R. Medley

Attorney for Personal Representative FL Bar #: 107194 Medley Law Firm 714 N. Spring Street Pensacola, FL 32501 Telephone: (850) 607-7890 Fax: (850) 254-7872 nicholas@medleyelderlaw.com

Personal Representative: Larry E. Still 4585 Ginnie Trail Milton, FL 32583

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF HELEN C. CARROLL, Deceased.

File No.: 2024 CP 000711 Division: T NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of HELEN C. CARROLL, deceased, whose date of death was October 26, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 West Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The name and address 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 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 June 19, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

/s/ Lauren A. Merritt

LAUREN A. MERRITT Lauren A. Merritt, P.A. Florida Bar Number: 1017893

111 S. De Villiers Street, Suite B Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 741-2999

Fax: (850) 466-0956 E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com

Personal Representative:

/s/ Terry C. Battaglia TERRY C. BATTAGLIA 20706 Colby Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF LILLIAN FRANCES KIRKSEY A/K/A LILLIAN F. KIRKSEY A/K/A LILLIAN KIRKSEY Deceased.

File No.: 2024 CP 820 Division: U NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of LILLIAN FRANCES KIRKSEY A/K/A LILLIAN F. KIRKSEY A/K/A LILLIAN KIRKSEY, deceased, whose date of death was May 4, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

ALL 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 June 19, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Kathleen K. DeMaria

Attorney Florida Bar Number: 503789

DeMaria, de Kozan & White, PLLC

510 E. Zaragoza Street Pensacola, FL 32502

Telephone: (850) 434-2761 Fax: (850) 438-8860

E-Mail: kathy@kathleendemaria.com

Secondary E-Mail: probate@kathleendemaria.com

Personal Representative: Martha Kirksey 3280 Dunaway Lane Pensacola, FL 32503

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Notice of Action

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

IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF:

B. A. H.

Case No.: 2023 DR 001733

Division: A NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND STEPPARENT ADOPTION

TO: BRYANT LANE BANISTER

620 W. 2nd Street, Portales, NM 88130

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Galen M. Novotny, Esq., whose address is Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon, 30 S. Spring Street, Pensacola, FL 32502, on or before July 8th, 2024, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at Santa Rosa County Courthouse, 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, FL 32583, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The minor child is identified as follows:

Date of Birth: April 25, 2009

Place of Birth: Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico

Physical Description of Respondent: Age: 38 Race: Caucasian Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown

Approximate Height: 5’10’

Approximate Weight: 180 lbs.

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 addresses on record at the clerk’s office.

Dated: June 6, 2024

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Hannah Rutherford

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

ROBERT C. JOHNSON and THANALAXMI JOHNSON, Plaintiffs,

ESTATE OF MARY L. PARKER a/k/a

MARY LOUISE PARKER, deceased, and her unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against her and her unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, and judgment creditors of defendants, deceased, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against defendants; and all unknown natural persons if alive, and if dead or not known to be dead or alive, their several and respective unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees and judgment creditors, or other parties claiming by, through or under those unknown natural persons; and the several and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees, or any other person claiming by, through, under, or against any corporation or other legal entity named as a defendant; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described defendants or parties or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property described in the complaint, Defendants.

Case No.: 2024-CA-653

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: ESTATE OF MARY L. PARKER a/k/a

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for reformation of a deed to reform the mistaken legal description contained in the deed to the following property in Escambia County, Florida, and to extinguish any claim to said property claimed by ESTATE OF MARY L. PARKER a/k/a MARY LOUISE PARKER, deceased, and her unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against her and her unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, and judgment creditors of defendants, deceased, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against defendants; and all unknown natural persons if alive, and if dead or not known to be dead or alive, their several and respective unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees and judgment creditors, or other parties claiming by, through or under those unknown natural persons; and the several and respective unknown assigns, successors in interest, trustees, or any other person claiming by, through, under, or against any corporation or other legal entity named as a defendant; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described defendants or parties or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property described in the complaint:

PARCEL 1

That portion of Government Lot 1, in Section 38, Township 2 South, Range 30 West, Escambia County, Florida, described as follows: Commencing at a concrete monument on the North right-of-way line of Navy Boulevard, 510.0 feet Westerly from the West line of the West abutment to the bridge across Bayou Chico; thence Westerly with said right-of-way 52.4 feet; thence South 5°17’ East (perpendicularly to the right-of-way line of the Frisco Railroad right-of-way), 200.9 feet to a point in the South right-of-way line of said boulevard; thence South 79°17’ West, 276.23 feet along said South right-of-way line; thence South 5°17’ East, 290.0 feet to an iron rod for the point of beginning; thence continue South 5°17’ East, 86.5 feet to an iron rod at a fence corner; thence South 81°13’ West along a fence line, 149.7 feet to an iron rod; thence North 5°17’ West, 81.3 feet to an iron pipe and a fence corner; thence North 79°15’ East, 150.1 feet to the Point of Beginning. PARCEL 2

That portion of Government Lot 1, Section 38, Township 2 South, Range 30 West, described as follows: commencing at a concrete monument on the North R.O.W. line of Admiral Murray Blvd. 510 feet Westerly from the West line of the West Abutment to the bridge across Bayou Chico, said concrete monument being 10 feet westerly of the SW corner of Block 1, Westerly Heights, according to plat filed in Plat Book 2, at Page 14, of the records of Escambia County, Florida, thence South 79

Notice of Forfeiture IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION

IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: ONE 2007 CHEVY TAHOE VIN: 1GNFC13J97R259496 AND $2,804

has

Dated on this 30th day of May 2024.

Pam Childers Clerk and Comptroller of the Circuit Court

Beth Phelps Deputy Clerk

/s/ Kerry Anne Schultz KERRY ANNE SCHULTZ Florida Bar No. 563188 Schultz Law Group, P.L.L.C. 2777 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563 850-754-1600 kaschultz@schultzlawgrp.com Attorney for Plaintiffs 4WR6/5-6/26NOA

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, CIVIL DIVISION THU HONG THI NGUYEN, Plaintiff, vs.

CATHY JO NOBLE a/k/a CATHY NOBLE and WILLIAM ROLAND JOHNSON, together with any and all unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors trustees, or other claimants, claiming by, through, under or against, CATHY JO NOBLE a/k/a CATHY NOBLE and WILLIAM ROLAND JOHNSON, who are not known to be dead or alive, Defendants.

Case No.:24-CA-000168

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: WILLIAM ROLAND JOHNSON, together with any and all unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors trustees, or other claimants, claiming by, through, under or against, WILLIAM ROLAND JOHNSON, who is not known to be dead or alive whose last known residence is 690 Virecent Dr., Cantonment, FL 32533

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an ACTION TO QUIET TITLE TO A TAX DEED to the following property:

A PORT OF SEC 15 T2N R26W DES AS: COM NW SEC CORN THN SO 45 48 W 799.97

FT TO INSCT OF WLY PRJC OF N R/W OF FLORIDALE DR THN S 89*03’53”E 1560.42

FT TO W R/W OF OSCEOLA PKWY THN S23*16’45” E 361.36 FT TO S R/W OF RR FOR POB THN N66* 23’28”E 1989.79 FT TO N R/W OF HWY 90 THN SW ON CURV TO LEFT (R=7517.81 FT CB=S63*58’55”W) 632.18 FT,THN S61 *34’23”W 536.04 FT THN ON CURV TO RIGHT (R=7910.67 CB=S66+22’ 01”W) 1323.80 FT THN S71*09’40 “W555.18 FT TO CURV TO LEFT (R=7499.81 FT CB=S68*46’34”W) GO 624.38 FT THN N66*23’28”E 1674.96 FT TO POB AS DES IN 2120 PG 1416. Parcel # 15-2N-26-000000100-0000 Vacant Lot.

has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses on or before July 15th, 2024 (a date not less than 28, nor more than 60 days after the first publication) of the notice, if any, to it on PERRY G. GRUMAN, Esquire, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3400 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33609, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. DATED on MAY 24, 2024. Clerk of Court By: Beverly Dowler As Deputy Clerk 4WR6/12-7/3NOA