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February 24, 2016
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Further on Down the Line
by Josh Newby
It has been roughly ten years since Hurricane Katrina decimated areas of the Gulf Coast, leveling infrastructure and displacing hundreds of thousands of people. While many of the hardest hit areas are nearly fully recovered, various luxuries that were destroyed have yet to be replaced. One of those luxuries was Amtrak’s Sunset Limited, an admittedly poorly run and often late three-day-a-week passenger rail service. With the Gulf Coast getting back to normal after hurricanes, an oil spill and a recession, lawmakers and exploratory committees have begun to entertain the idea of bringing back a better version of the train service, and even extending the line. The talks have people growing nostalgic for affordable train routes along picturesque routes, and the possible economic impact has legislators and businesspeople alike salivating. Enter the Southern Rail Com-
There was no rail service for a long time, but in April of 1993, after years of negotiations and studies, the SRC successfully brokered a deal to extend the historic Sunset Limited Amtrak line from Los Angeles to Jacksonville via New Orleans, thus creating the first truly transcontinental line in the country’s history. In 1997, the service was extended to Orlando. Then came Hurricane Katrina, which in May of 2005 devastated infrastructure up and down the Gulf Coast. Just three months later, the SRC presented plans that included capital improvements, operating plans, simulation modeling, ridership forecasts, cost estimates and more. CSX—an international transportation company offering a variety of rail, container shipping, intermodal, trucking and contract logistics services—restored freight service along the
day-a-week service, something constituents in places like Biloxi were clamoring for. The group looked at a host of route and funding possibilities, engaging neighbor states like Texas, Georgia and Florida for help and buy-in. It was ultimately decided that the best option was to hook up to existing rail that ran from New Orleans to Chicago. The new rail would take a turn in New Orleans and head east, toward stations in Lafayette, Mobile, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Jacksonville and ultimately Orlando. This undertaking of elongating the rail would generate annual ridership of an estimated 153,900 passengers and would require an
of rail service requires that future customers are on board and willing to pay. “For prospective routes less than 750 miles, the decisions are left to the state and local levels,” said Marc Magliari, a spokesman for Amtrak, which would lease the existing CSX rails. “We would pay an access charge to operate on their infrastructure.” In Pensacola, residents and government leaders are excited about the prospect, especially considering that the Pensacola Station—a one-sided train platform at 980 E. Heinberg St.—still stands. “We are definitely excited about the possibility of the return of passenger rail service to our area,” said Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward. “This is something that would be a great benefit to Pensacola and to the Gulf Coast.” Amtrak forecasts that resuming rail service would lead to a huge economic boom. After all, the area is home to numerous regional, national and even international tourist destinations and events, including Mardi Gras, theme parks, beaches, casinos, NCAA bowl games, cruise terminals and more. This is big news for the business world, too, with military bases and major defense contractor facilities bringing in the best and brightest technological and engineering minds from around the area. The Amtrak southbound city of New Orleans arriving into Jackson, MS. In Alternative A/A1, this train extends beyond “There’s a huge economic benorleans to gufl coast Orlando. henew Amtrak southbound City points of Newand Orleans arriving into Jackson, MS. In Alternative A/A1, this train extends beyond New efit to be reaped here, and every rleans to Gulf Coast points and Orlando. mission (SRC), an organization Gulf Coast in August of 2006, annual operating budget of about state is excited about taking part comprised of governor-appointed but passenger service remained $9.49 million. Of all the alterna- in this,” said Ross. “This would commissioners from each mem- suspended. In 2009, Amtrak sub- tives, including both shorter and really tie together all of Northptual Schedule ber state of Alabama, Mississippi mitted the Gulf Coast Service longer but less-frequent trips, west Florida, lower Alabama, and and Louisiana. The SRC is the Plan Report to Congress, a move this option provides the highest lower Mississippi. There was a according thethefear for a while that these regions primary force advocating for the that wheels on ontotal ptual schedules for Alternative A got are the shown in spinning the tables theridership, following pages. toFor Amtrak report. These numbers would just be ‘pass-through’ arrestoration and stations extensionon of the the extended eventuallysection resuming istance train, are passenger highlighted in blue. are close to the 1994 peek of eas, but this rail service allows passenger rail service, and they train service. nearly 180,000, before ridership these communities to betourist have had a long presence in the In April of 2013, the SRC area, dating back to 1982 when drafted letters from all potential decreased due to poor on-time and business destinations.” If this all comes to fruition, it the 97th Congress enabled the on-route mayors to legislators performance. At one time, rider participation dipped as low as would mean up to $12.72 million formation of an early version of and transportation committees in 80,000 per year. in annual ticket, food and beverthe group, according to the orga- charge of rail, encouraging them “Other options would’ve reage revenue. No final ticket pricnization’s website. to restore Gulf Coast passenger quired a larger subsidy, which es have been listed yet, though In 1983, the Louisiana-Ala- rail operations to daily service. bama- Mississippi Rapid Rail In early 2014, the SRC applied may have been harder to procure early reports place them around Transit Commission was formed, for $1 million in TIGER (trans- and also may have boosted ticket $10 between stops, with about and the immediately undertook a portation investment generating prices,” said Knox Ross, former an average hour and 35-minute feasibility study to look at a pro- economic recovery) grant money chairman and current member of travel timebetween stations. When it comes to public transposed commuter service linking to commission a study on the the SRC. Right now, the SRC is work- portation at those prices, every New Orleans to Baton Rouge, feasibility of restoring train serSlidell and Mobile. Just a year vice. They worked with Amtrak ing with local leaders to achieve age group benefits, according to later, the Gulf Coast Limited be- to study the route,look at existing buy-in and hear from residents Ross. “Seniors who can no longer gan service for the sole purpose infrastructure, work out prospec- and constituents regarding what they would like to see. A huge drive would be free to travel of World Fair transportation and tive prices and more. ceased operation in January 1985. The plan was to offer seven- investment like almost 700 miles between states as they like,”
said Ross. “Furthermore, young people in our colleges and universities are among the highest percentage of public transportation-users.” The rail would also connect growing populations in diverse sectors like healthcare, higher education, tourism and defense. The annual route provided for more than 5 million people annually visiting beaches in southern Alabama alone would free up our airlines and interstates for even more visitors. Train operations would help the rich and poor, too, with the former providing additional sales and bed tax revenue and the latter having access to cheap public transportation alternatives. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that the SRC has achieved support from 22 mayors and six planning organizations from across the region. This huge amount of early buy-in makes Ross and others hopeful about the next phase of the process: working with Amtrak, CSX and the Federal Railroad Administration to set up a large contingent of people to welcome the train and see what actually has to be done as far as rebuilding infrastructure. “We want to make sure we don’t interfere with CSX’s current operations,” said Ross. “It has to be advantageous to everyone to maximize funding possibilities. This is a manifestation of long-time commitments, and we want to make sure we do it right.” One funding option includes the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, a five-year, $305 billion highway bill signed by President Obama in late 2015 that could include outlays for railroads. Other possibilities are TIGER and even RESTORE Act money, a law outlining direct allocations of civil penalties paid by BP after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The plan for resuming passenger rail service is certainly gaining steam, and according to Ross, Pensacolians could be riding a beautiful rail car to New Orleans in time for Mardi Gras 2020. In the meantime, he said, it is incumbent upon both citizens and representatives to keep pushing for funding and assuring agencies that Northwest Florida is indeed ready for this hugely impactful transportation iniative.
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News From The Bar Association
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY FOR FLORIDA’S FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL First District Court of Appeal Judge R. V. Swanson has announced that he will be stepping down from his position on the court, creating a vacancy. The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nomination Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Rick Scott with nominees by April 5, 2016. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. All applicants must have been members of The Florida Bar for at least 10 years, and must be electors of the state of Florida and residents of the First District before taking office. Instructions: Applications for this District Court vacancy must be received before noon on Monday, March 14, 2016, to the following electronic addresses: Attn: First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission c/o Christa Calamas, Chair christa.calamas@myfloridahouse. gov tracey@pensacolalaw.com The Judicial Application, which can be downloaded from the Florida Bar website (www.floridabar.org) must include: ● One (1) digital (electronic) copy of the application (either as a .PDF or in Microsoft Word), and one (1) digital (electronic) copy of the application with personal information redacted in a format suitable for submission in response to a public records request, to christa.calamas@myfloridahouse.
gov, copied to tracey@pensacolalaw. com. ● A recent photograph attached to the original and each copy. ● All letters of recommendation in your possession that you wish the Commission to consider. However, recommendations also may be sent as supplements, after the application is submitted. ● Copies of the applicant’s completed Federal Income Tax returns for the preceding 3 years OR the completed Financial History and Form 6 contained in the application. Note: if you are practicing law as a professional association, your tax returns for the 3-year period should include the tax returns for the professional association. (These shall be transmitted electronically together with the original of the application.) ● Any additional information that you feel may be helpful to the Commission in assessing your qualifications. After the deadline for submitting applications, the Commission will determine which applicants to interview. If you are to be interviewed, you will be contacted to confirm the date, time and location. All proceedings of the Commission are open to the public except for deliberations. Accordingly, you should not expect your application to be kept confidential. If an applicant is nominated, all materials attached to the original application will be submitted to the governor.
If there is any question about the application process, please contact Christa Calamas at the address below.
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Commissioners: Christa Calamas, Chair Florida House of Representatives 214 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399 christa.calamas@myfloridahouse. Members of the bench, the Bar gov and the public are urged to contact the members of the Commission Edward P. Fleming concerning applicants for judicial McDonald Fleming Moorhead positions. 25 W. Government St. Pensacola, FL 32526 Please note: Florida has very epfleming@pensacolalaw.com broad public records laws. Many Steven Yablonski, written communications to or from 1286 Windsor Harbor Drive The Florida Bar regarding Bar busiJacksonville, FL 32225 ness may be considered public reyablonskis@aol.com cords, which must be made available Timothy Wayne Volpe to anyone upon request. Your e-mail Adams and Reese LLP communicat 501 Riverside Ave., 7th Floor Jacksonville, FL 32202-4934 Please note: Florida has very Tim.volpe@arlaw.com broad public records laws. Many written communications to or from Gary R. Rutledge The Florida Bar regarding Bar busiRutledge Ecenia ness may be considered public re119 S. Monroe St. cords, which must be made available Suite 202 (32301) to anyone upon request. Your e-mail P.O. Box 551 communications may therefore be Tallahassee, FL 32302 subject to public disclosure. gary@rutledge-ecenia.com Jerome M. Novey Novey Law 851 E. Park Ave. Tallahassee, FL 32301-2620 jeromenovey@noveylaw.com Gary K. Hunter
VACANCY FOR FLORIDA’S FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL First District Court of Appeal Judge R. V. Swanson has announced that he will be stepping down from his position on the court, creating a vacancy. The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nomination Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Rick Scott with nominees by April 5, 2016. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. All applicants must have been members of The Florida Bar for at least 10 years, and must be electors of the state of Florida and residents of the First District before taking office. Applications for this District Court vacancy must be received before noon on Monday, March 14, 2016, to the following electronic addresses: Attn: First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission c/o Christa Calamas, Chair christa.calamas@myfloridahouse. gov tracey@pensacolalaw.com The Judicial Application, which can be downloaded from the Florida Bar website (www.floridabar. org).
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS MAGISTRATE SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is calling for and requesting submittals from qualified attorneys outlining qualifications for magistrate services related to code enforcement related issues. All proposals must be in writing and delivered by hand or Fed Ex to the Santa Rosa County Procurement Department, 6495 Caroline Street Suite G, Milton, Florida, 32570; and must be received by 10:00 a.m., March 15, 2016. All proposals shall be sealed and clearly labeled, “RFQMagistrate Services”. Submittals shall include one (1) original, eleven (11) copies of the proposal, and one (1) CD/thumb-drive with the full proposal included, (each document must be in an individual PDF format file). The proposal will be publicly opened at this time. Only proposals received by the aforestated time and date will be considered. Proposals received after the time set for opening will be rejected and returned to the submitter. Questions concerning this request should be directed to the Santa Rosa County Attorney, Roy Andrews, at (850) 983-1925. Specifications and bid form may be secured from Santa Rosa County website (www.santarosa.fl.gov/bids) or at the Santa Rosa County Procurement Department at the above address. Telephone (850) 983-1870. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals in whole or in part, and to waive all informalities. Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners encourages all segments of the business community to participate in its procurement opportunities, including small businesses,
minority/women owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the administration of contracts. By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida Legal Notice One Issue – February 13, 2016 – Press Gazette, February 18, 2016 - Navarre Press, February 18, 2016 – Gulf Breeze News, and February 19, 2016 – South Santa Rosa News Bill and Proof to Santa Rosa County Procurement Department, Attention: Orrin L. Smith, 6495 Caroline Street, Suite G, Milton, Florida 32570
the hearing process. •Ability to request information from involved parties and review evidence presented objectively. •Ability to make findings of fact based on the evidence of record and to make a determination based on those findings. •Willingness and ability to articulate findings and their relationship to the final determination. •Willingness and ability to learn public record law as defined by Florida State Statute, Chapter 119.
•Ability to complete and file required paperwork with the County Court as provided by the Court. •Willingness to work with the County Attorney, when required. Hearing Officers shall be attorneys in good standing with the Florida Bar. Rate of pay shall be determined by the Board of County Commissioners for Santa Rosa County, Florida. Applicants are asked to submit their proposed hourly rate of pay with a letter of interest.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS MAGISTRATE SERVICES Santa Rosa County, Florida invites all interested parties to submit letters of interest to serve as a Hearing Officer to hear cases dealing with Code Enforcement violations within Santa Rosa County, Florida. The Hearing Officer appointed to hear cases of code violations shall be a member of the Florida Bar with civil experience. The essential duties and responsibilities of a Hearing Officer are as follows: •Ability to maintain an open mind and be objective. •Willingness to learn and become familiar with all County Codes and Ordinances. •Willingness to learn and implement
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The Summation Weekly 13th Annual Chocolate Fest Seeking Sponsors and Chocolatiers The 13th annual Chocolate Fest presented by Sandy Sansing Dealerships is seeking financial sponsors and skilled chocolatiers. Chocolate Fest will be held at Cordova Mall on Saturday, Apr. 2, 2016 from 12 to 3 pm. All proceeds benefit Gulf Coast Kid’s House (GCKH), a not-for-profit child advocacy group that provides abused children and their families with a safe place to receive vital medical exams, trauma counseling, and case investigation. This annual event builds awareness and supports GCKH in its fight against child abuse. Last year over 20 restaurants and 1,000 people supported Chocolate Fest. Pensacola Beach Hilton’s H2O and Woodham Café Chocolatiers won the Peo-
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2016 ple’s Choice Award in 2015. Sponsorship levels range from $250 to $5,000 and offer a great opportunity to showcase your business at the “Sponsors’ Table.” Sponsors will be included on all press and promotional materials and will be featured in GCKH social media in addition to website links on pensacolachocolatefest.com. To participate in the 2016 Chocolate Fest as a restaurant and/or chocolatier, please submit a participation form to GCKH. Then, bring 1,200
of your bite-sized chocolate samples, marketing materials, and one to two staff members who can promote your restaurant or business at the Chocolate Fest. You may win the coveted 2016 People’s Choice Award! Please visit http://www. pensacolachocolatefest.com for more information and to download the participation form or sponsorship agreement, or call (850) 595-5780. Completed forms can be faxed to (850) 595-5782.
Tickets: $20 VIP Access $15 General 850.595.5800 PensacolaChocolateFest.com
Company announces auditions March 1
Studio Glass Workshop: Pulling Veiled and Twisted Cane Feb. 25 6 to 9 pm $150 (all supplies included) Drawing 101: Introduction to Drawing Feb. 27 – Apr. 2 Six week workshop, 1 pm to 4 pm $170 members/$200 nonmembers Basic Stained Glass: Copper Construction Feb. 28 & Mar. 6 Three week workshop 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm $150
prevent an armed rebellion. In the end, Prince Henry steps up, becomes a true prince, and prevails in a killer sword fight against the leader of the rebel scum. Auditions will consist of improvisation and cold readings
Children’s Home Society of Florida receives $100K grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), the state’s leading provider of services to vulnerable children and families, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Funds will provide technology to collect and analyze performance data to advance CHS’ community school efforts. Using the performance data collected, CHS will learn which community school services have the greatest impact on academic achievement, student health and wellness, and community-defined goals. “Working with the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, we will be able to better serve Florida’s most vulnerable communities,” said Michael Shaver, CEO of CHS. “Using performance feedback,
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Southeastern Teen Shakespeare The Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company (SETSCO) will hold open auditions for their 2016 production of Henry IV, Part I on Mar. 1, 2016. Auditions will begin promptly at 6:00 pm in room 211 of the old Sacred Heart hospital, 1010 N. 12th Ave. Actors ages 13-19 are eligible to audition, and there are roles both large and small. Henry IV, Part I follows the antics of Prince Henry, who is hanging out with the wrong crowd against the wishes of the king. Henry and his friends play practical jokes on each other, get involved with petty crime, and lie to the cops. This gets Henry in trouble with the king, who is busy trying to
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we can appropriately adjust services within current community schools as we strategically expand our community school initiative throughout the state.” CHS’ community school initiative includes three established schools throughout the state, including Maynard Evans High School in Orlando, C.A. Weis Elementary School in Pensacola and Endeavour Elementary in Cocoa; additionally, an MOU has been signed to establish a community school at Ed White High School in Jacksonville. To learn more about Children’s Home Society of Florida’s statewide efforts, please visit chsfl.org.
from the script. No experience is necessary. Information is available at setsco.org or by emailing info@setsco. org. You may also call the director, Michelle Hancock, at 662-278-8383, or email her at setsco.director@gmail.com.
Rick Duke named Founding Director of Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of West Florida The University of West Florida announced Joel R. “Rick” Duke as founding director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of West Florida College of Business. In July 2015, UWF announced the formation of the Center for Entrepreneurship through a $1 million gift commitment from Quint and Rishy Studer. Thanks to the Studers’ generosity, the Center will encourage and support educational initiatives related to entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking while serving as a comprehensive resource for economic innovation for students, industry and community partners. The Center is housed in the UWF College of Business, and Duke will report to Dr. Tim O’Keefe, dean of the College of Business. “We are truly excited to wel-
Artistic Affairs: Workshops in a Variety of Mediums & Techniques 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 6 to 8 pm $40 (supplies included, refreshments provided)
come Rick Duke as founding director of our new Center for Entrepreneurship,” said O’Keefe. “Rick brings with him a wealth of experience from his leadership positions in entrepreneurship, innovation and economic development at several high-profile organizations. His proven abilities to marshal resources, craft and lead effective organizational frameworks, and build strategic partnerships are the precise combination of skills needed to successfully launch our new center.” Duke’s experience in entrepreneurship and economic development includes 25 years at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he worked from 1984 to 2009. He served in a variety of roles in economic development at Georgia Tech, culminating as General Manager for Business Development at the Enterprise Innovation Institute. He also spent four years as Director of the Economic Development Institute, which was named the “best university-based economic development organization in the country” by Innovation Associates in 2005. Duke then transitioned to the University of Southern Mississippi where he was hired in 2010 to lead the startup of the Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, a universitybased community engagement enterprise. His most recent position was Director for Economic Development and Executive Director for Insight Park at the University of Mississippi. In that role, Duke established a framework for the technology incubator and research
park marketing plan and engaged the university community to identify knowledge assets suited for both economic development and university-industry partnerships. “I am looking forward to being a part of the university-community team during the startup and growth of the Center for Entrepreneurship,” said Duke. “The Center will work to leverage what the University does best: develop human capital, create new knowledge and transfer knowledge toward positive economic and social outcomes and big wins for Northwest Florida.” The Center for Entrepreneurship hosts activities and initiatives related to creating a culture of entrepreneurial thinking. Quint Studer serves as the Entrepreneurin-Residence to mobilize a professional network of entrepreneurs that will positively impact the Center through contributions to advisement, seminars, classes, workshops and a host of other initiatives. “The results of exceptional public and private sector growth are certainly evident in the greater Pensacola area,” explained Duke. “The University is located in an exceptional community with all the assets necessary to build on an already broad entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Center for Entrepreneurship will be an adaptive community partner in nurturing that entrepreneurial spirit, particularly among our student body.”
For more information about the UWF Center for Entrepreneurship, visit uwf.edu/cfe.
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Capitol News
February 24, 2016
RULING SCRAMBLES DISPUTE OVER JUVENILE DETENTION COSTS
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An appeals court ruling could mean the state owes more than $100 million to counties in a long-running dispute about who pays to detain juvenile offenders. The ruling last week by the 1st District Court of Appeal came as senators consider a bill aimed at resolving the dispute, which centers on what are known as “predisposition” costs before underage offenders are sentenced. Counties contend that the state has forced them to pay too large a share of the costs. A panel of the appeals court upheld an earlier ruling against the state Department of Juvenile Justice. The effect is that the department would have to give counties credit toward overpayments in juvenile-detention bills from the state. Last week’s ruling is worth more than $100 million to the dozens of counties involved, said Florida Association of Counties spokeswoman Cragin Mosteller. “Based on DJJ’s own stipulation (of figures involved in the dispute), the counties have been overcharged between $100 (million) and $200 million dollars,” Mosteller said. The ruling came as Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, seeks to pass a bill (SB 1322) aimed at creating a new cost-sharing formula while putting past quarrels to rest. The measure would mandate a 50-50 split between the Department of Juvenile Justice and the participating counties --- along with an agreement by the counties to drop any claims to back payments. With three weeks left in the annual legislative session, however, it remains unclear whether Latvala’s bill could pass. The bill still faces two Senate committees, while the House version (HB 1279), filed by Rep. Chris Latvala, RClearwater, has not been heard in committees. Chris Latvala is the son of Jack Latvala. The dispute centers on DJJ’s handling of a 2004 law that requires counties to help pay for predisposition costs. It affects 38 counties, many of which have taken cases to the state Division of Administrative Hearings.
In 2013, the 1st District Court of Appeal upheld an administrative law judge’s ruling that the Department of Juvenile Justice had shifted more responsibility for the costs to counties than the law required. The 2014 Legislature then tried to come up with another formula. But a bill proposing a 50-50 split died when the counties sought hundreds of millions of dollars in back payments. As a result, Gov. Rick Scott and the department settled on the current 57-43 percent formula, which the counties have argued is too high. The billing process also has sparked a series of disagreements between the state and counties --- some of which were addressed in last week’s appeals-court ruling. Currently, the counties pay annual estimated costs in advance. They contend this frequently results in being owed millions in overpayments or getting hit with unexpected bills at the last minute. Under Latvala’s bill, counties would pay their actual costs for the previous year. The measure would require the counties to pay a total of $42.5 million for detention costs during the upcoming 2016-17 fiscal year, while the state would pay the rest. After that, the state and counties would split the costs evenly. The Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Subcommittee unanimously passed the measure Feb. 11. But Chairman Joe Negron, R-Stuart, warned then that the deal would be off unless all the counties --- many of which have active cases pending against the department --signed letters waiving their claims. Negron said Friday he stands by that condition in the wake of the ruling. “The counties are still in a precarious legal position because you never know how the (Florida) Supreme Court will rule,” he said. “And the decision --- while favorable on its face to the counties --- also involves a remand to trial courts to make final determination as to a specific amount. The bottom line for me is: Now is the
right time to settle our differences and move forward as respectful partners together.” Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles, whose county has played a key role in the dispute, said he was “very optimistic that we’ll see a legislative resolution to this issue this year.” Boyles said his understanding of the ruling was that it gives counties the right to withhold money to settle bills with the department. The Legislature and the department have argued the counties can only be reimbursed through the legislative process. However, Boyles said the counties would be wise not to “flaunt” the ruling. “I think what you’ll find with most folks who represent county government, the preferred method to settle this issue is not through a forced withholding from the DJJ by virtue of a court ruling, but rather through legislative action that is a result of compromise and negotiation between the Legislature and the counties,” he said. Negron agreed. “It’s in the best interests of everyone to resolve this matter now with a 50-50 split,” he said. “And I’m optimistic that we have the votes in the Senate to do that. I hope the House of Representatives will consider bringing all the litigation to a close and moving forward on a 50-50 basis.” Asked about the ruling Thursday, House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, was noncommittal as lawmakers move toward hold budget conference negotiations. He said moving to a 5050 split instead of the current 57-43 formula could cost the state about $12 million a year, which would not include addressing the past overpayment issue. “There’s still a conversation that can take place on the dollars and cents, maybe not so much the policy, but we understand that to be about a $12 million recurring price tag,” Crisafulli said. “It’s a discussion that will take place, most likely, with our Senate partners as we move through the conferencing process.”
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JOB OPENING: LEGAL COUNSEL TO THE CITY COUNCIL Job Description This is professional work in the area of law interpretation and legal representation as set forth within the City Charter. An employee in this class serves only in an advisory capacity to the City Council, providing technical assistance in, inter alia, drafting ordinances, legal research and providing advisory opinions to the City Council. Responsible to the City Council through the President of the Council. Compensation This position is ranged at a C-05 range, with a salary range of $63,627 - $139,964 with an expected starting salary in the lower end of the range. This position is classified as an Assistant City Attorney and titled as a Legal Counsel to the City Council. This position will be based on a yearly contract, which will be reviewed and renewed on a yearly basis. The position does come with the full range of City benefits. Job Responsibilities Interpret laws, case rulings, etc., as they apply to specific cases and policies; to include ethics, ordinances and internal inquiries. Assists and renders legal advice to the City Council and Council Staff. Assists in the development of ordinances and resolutions. Assists in the preparation of memoranda, providing interpretation of ordinances as well as other documents for the City Council. Attention to other legislative, policy and advisory matters in the Office of the City Council as may be assigned.
Necessary Special Requirements Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctorate or equivalent; and Two (2) years relevant legal experience. Prefer Certification in City, County & Local Government Law or the desire to obtain such certification while in the Council’s employ. Prefer individual with local and municipal government experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of law theory and practice. Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and other regulatory agency rules effecting City operations. Ability to advise on legal matters. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to interpret and explain City policies and departmental procedures to the City Council. Ability to ascertain the pertinent facts of a case and give legal advice accordingly. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public. Physical Requirements The mental and physical demands and the work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mental and Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and crouch. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some jobs may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions. This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Additional Information Please submit cover letter, resume, transcripts, references and salary requirements by March 11, 2016 to dkraher@cityofpensacola.com or by mail to: Don Kraher, 222 West Main Street, Pensacola. FL, 32502. Please call 850-435-1686 for further information. AEA/EOE/ADA
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Recipes
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Classic Blended Burger Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Servings: 4 1/2 pound cremini or white button mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 4 buns Finely dice mushrooms or gently pulse in food processor. In skillet, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium-high heat and add mushrooms, sauteing 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes. Transfer cooled mushrooms to medium bowl. Add ground beef and salt, mixing until combined. Make 4 patties. Add remaining olive oil to pan and cook burger patties on medium-high heat until desired doneness. Plate and add desired toppings to bun. Topping recommendations: feta cheese, romesco sauce, sweet peppers and sauteed red onions.
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inding the right daily nutritional balance is no easy feat. Managing sugar, carbohydrate, fat and red meat intake takes serious effort and planning, but transforming your favorite recipes into more nutritious family meals may be easier than you realize. Adopting the blenditarian lifestyle is a simple solution to healthier eating. It involves, simply, blending mushrooms into meat to make every day dishes more healthful and delicious. Adding chopped mushrooms to ground beef at a ratio of at least 25 percent mushrooms can enhance the taste of dishes, deliver an extra serving of vegetables and beneficial nutrients, and trim total calories and fat intake. Any mushroom variety will work. Creminis
and portabellas lend rich, earthy flavors to any meal, while white button mushrooms offer a more delicate taste. For the more adventurous eaters, maitake and shiitake varieties bring a bold woodsy taste and meaty texture to the plate. The key to blending is developing the perfect mushroom consistency. For example, if using ground meat for tacos or burgers, chop mushrooms to mimic the familiar crumbled texture, using a knife and cutting board, food processor or vegetable chopper. For stews, halve or quarter mushrooms, or slice them to match strips of meat in fajitas or stir-fry. Practice your blending technique with these recipes and find more deliciously blended dishes to share with your family at MushroomInfo.com.
Mushroom Tacos with Salsa Verde Blended Chili and Macaroni
Asian Lettuce Wraps Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 8 ounces fresh mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion 1 red pepper, finely chopped 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 head Boston lettuce 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup chopped cashews (optional)
In food processor with metal blade, pulse mushrooms, onion, garlic and ginger until finely chopped. Add ground beef; pulse until combined. In large, nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushroom mixture, thyme, oregano, mustard, garlic and dried onion. Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes, or until browned. Stir in red pepper, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and vinegar. Simmer 5 minutes; remove from heat. Serve in Boston lettuce leaves garnished with shredded carrots and chopped cashews.
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 12-15 minutes Servings: 8 Tacos 1/4 pound 85-percent lean ground beef salt and pepper, to taste 3/4 pound white button mushrooms 3/4 pound cremini mushrooms 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cups julienned sweet onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic 4 tablespoons ground chili pepper lime juice, to taste 1 cup shredded green cabbage 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 8 corn tortillas 4 tablespoons Avocado Salsa Verde (recipe below) 4 tablespoons Cotija cheese, grated Avocado Salsa Verde 1 large, ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/3 cup diced tomato 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon seeded and minced serrano chili 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon sugar Heat saute pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; season with salt and pepper. Saute 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Chop mushrooms to size and texture of ground beef and saute in separate pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil 3-5 minutes. Combine mushrooms and meat and set aside. Heat pan used for ground beef over medium-high heat. Add remaining olive oil and onions; saute until golden brown. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add mushroom and beef mixture and chili pepper. Saute 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Adjust sea soning with salt, pepper and lime juice. Toss shredded cabbage with salt, pepper, lime juice and cilantro. To make Avocado Salsa Verde, combine all salsa ingredients and refrigerate at least 1 hour. To serve, place 2 tablespoons shredded cabbage on tortilla and top with 2 tablespoons of mushroom and beef mixture. Top with 1 tablespoon Avocado Salsa Verde and sprinkle with Cotija cheese.
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 8 1/2 pound mushrooms 1 pound lean ground beef 1 package chili seasoning 1 can beef broth 1 can (15.5 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 1 cup medium salsa 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked shredded cheese sour cream cilantro In food processor with metal blade, pulse mushrooms until finely chopped. In large saucepan, brown meat and mushrooms with chili seasoning. In another saucepan, mix broth, kidney beans, tomato paste, salsa and macaroni. Bring mixture to boil and cover. Simmer on low 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When noodles are al dente, stir in browned meat and mushrooms. Serve topped with cheese, sour cream and cilantro.
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Legals
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PUBLIC NOTICES Legals Notice to Creditors IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF STEPHEN ALLEN PROVOST Deceased. Case No.: 2016 CP 131 Division: C NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of STEPHEN ALLEN PROVOST, deceased, whose date of death was August 26, 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is, 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 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 February 24, 2016. Personal Representative SAMANTHA ROLEY Attorney for Personal Representative: MICHAEL D. TIDWELL, ESQUIRE Michael D. Tidwell, P.A. Florida Bar No.: 0899887 mtidwell@emeraldcoasttitle.com DOUGLAS D. TIDWELL, ESQUIRE Michael D. Tidwell, P.A. Florida Bar No.: 115624 dtidwell@emeraldcoasttitle.com 811 N. Spring Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 (850) 434-3223 – Phone 2wr2/27-3/2NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF Wilma Charlotte Eaves Deceased. File No.: 2016 CP 000050 Division: D NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Wilma Charlotte Eaves, deceased, whose date of death was January 21, 2016, 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. 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 February 24, 2016. Personal Representative: James Ray Washburn 3337 N 62nd Street Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Attorney for Personal Representative: Kathleen K. DeMaria Florida Bar No. 503789 Elizabeth W. Aghayan Florida Bar No. 116673
Smith, Sauer & DeMaria 510 E. Zaragoza Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 Telephone: (850) 434-2761 Email: kathleenjean@outlook.com or e.aghayan1@outlook.com 2wr2/24-3/2NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ALICE DIANNE BARLAR Deceased. FILE NO. 2016 CP 52 DIVISION “D” NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Alice Dianne Barlar, deceased, whose date of death was January 11, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 6865 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida 32570. 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 24, 2016. Personal Representative: John Edward Joffrion, Jr 2073 Bancroft Road SW McDonald, TN 37353 Attorney for Personal Representative Charles L. Hoffman, Jr. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 229768 Shell, Fleming, Davis & Menge, P.A. 226 Palafox Place, 9th Floor (32502) PO Box 1831, Pensacola, FL 32591 Phone: (850) 434-2411 / Fax: (850) 435-1074 E-Mail: choffman@shellfleming.com Secondary E-Mail: aswift@shellfleming. com 2wr2/24-3/2NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
Pace, Florida 32571 Attorney for Personal Representative: Kathleen K. DeMaria Attorney Florida Bar Number: 503789 Smith, Sauer & DeMaria 510 E. Zaragoza Street Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 434-2761 Fax: (850) 438-8860 E-Mail: kathleenjean@outlook.com Secondary E-Mail: e.aghayan1@outlook.com 2wr2/24-3/2NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF THELMA MAY JOHNSON Deceased. File No. 2015 CP 001561 Division E NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of Thelma May Johnson, deceased, whose date of death was September 29, 2015, 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 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 The administration of the estate of Lola Glendola Barker, deceased, whose date of death was January 3, 2016, 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. 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 24, 2016. Personal Representative: Stephen C. Barker 6060 Saddle Club Road
has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to John H. Adams, the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Emmanuel Sheppard and Condon, 30 South Spring Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502 on or before forty-five days from the first date of publication of this notice, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATED on March 26, 2016. PAM CHILDERS As Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Escambia County, Florida By: s/ Katie Gaylard DEPUTY CLERK 4wr2/24-3/16NOA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL SYSTEM FLORIDA, INC. Plaintiff, vs. ROSA C. PETTWAY, et al. Defendants. Case No.: 2015 CA 002110 Division: WK NOTICE OF ACTION
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.
TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANNIE DELORES COOK A/K/A ANNIE COOK A/K/A ANNIE JACKSON CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN LAST KNWOWN ADDRESS 704 W LLOYD STREET PENSACOLA, FL 32501
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
You are notified that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Escambia County, Florida:
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 24, 2016. Personal Representative: Michael A. Gellos 295 St. Sabas Street Pensacola, Florida 32503 Attorney for Personal Representative: TOMMY G. SMITH Florida Bar No. 0072838 SHELL, FLEMING, DAVIS & MENGE 226 Palafox Place, Ninth Floor (32502) Post Office Box 1831 Pensacola, Florida 32591-1831 Phone (850) 434-2411 Fax (850) 435-1074 tsmith@shellfleming.com 2WR2/24-3/2NTC
IN RE: ESTATE OF LOLA GLENDOLA BARKER Deceased. File No.: 2016 CP 41 Division: D
feet, thence run West 215.0 feet to the Point of Beginning, less that portion lying in Creighton Road Right of Way, and less that portion conveyed to the State of Florida Department of Transportation in Official Records Book 3040, Page 593, of the Public Records of Escambia County, Florida.
Notice of Action IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PAUL HAYES, ELEANOR K. FLOWERS, PAULA ROGERS, AND VIOLET MAXCY JORDAN, Plaintiffs, v. ESTATE OF JOSEPH A. VALANZANO, and his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him; Defendants. Case No. 2016 CA 202 Division: A NOTICE OF ACTION TO: JOSEPH A. VALANZANO, (deceased); his unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him, and all unknown natural persons if alive, and if dead or not known to be dead or alive, and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or 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 this complaint. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action seeking to quiet title to real property on the following property in Escambia County, Florida: The South 10 feet of the following described property: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 1 South, Range 30 West, Escambia County, Florida, thence run East 558 feet, thence run South for 10.00 feet for the Point of Beginning, thence run South 325.0 feet, thence run East 215.0 feet, thence run North 325.0
LOT 24, 25 AND 26, BLOCK 33, NORTH HILL HIGHLANDS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 62 AT PAGE 244 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. commonly known as 704 WEST LLOYD STREET, PENSACOLA, FL 32501 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Edwards B. Pritchard of Kass Shuler, P.A., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 800, Tampa Florida 33601, (813) 229-0900, on or before March 24, 2016, (or 30 days from the first date of publication, whichever is later) and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be enter against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. AMERICANS WITH DISABILTIES ACT: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Court Administration, ADA Liaison, Escambia County, 190 Governmental Center, 5th Floor, Pensacola, FL 32502, Phone (850) 595-4400, Fax (850) 595-0360, ADA. Escambia@flcourts1.gov, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Date: February 19, 2016. PAM CHILDERS As Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Escambia County, Florida By: s/ Katie Gaylard DEPUTY CLERK 4wr2/24-3/16NOA _________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA DABO’S HOLDINGS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; Plaintiff, v. JAMES LEAMAN McCLUNG, a/k/a JAMES L. McCLUNG, a/k/a JAS. L. McCLUNG, a/k/a J. L. McCLUNG, if living, or if dead, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him; ANNIE BRUCE McCLUNG, a/k/a A.B. McCLUNG, if living, or if dead, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against her; FRANCIS O. GUNTER, if living, or if dead, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him; LILLIAN GUNTER, if living, or if dead, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against her; J.H. McLAUGHLIN, if living, or if dead, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him;
DOVIE L. McLAUGHLIN, if living, or if dead, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against her; WILLIAM F. HAUGH, if living, or if dead, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him; JUANITA E. HAUGH, if living, or if dead, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against her; CORINE E. EMANUEL, a/k/a CORINE HEARD, if living, or if dead, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against her; ELLA M. McCALL, if living, or if dead, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against her; PENSACOLA HOME AND SAVINGS, its successors and/or assigns, creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against it (hereinafter “Pensacola Home and Savings Parties in Interest”); CHARLES A. HILBUN, a/k/a CHARLES A. HELLBUN, if living, or if dead, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him; GEORGE RUFUS MYERS, a/k/a G.R. MYRES, if living, or if dead, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him; MINERVA C. DEAN, if living, or if dead, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against her; MARY J. WILLIAMS, if living, or if dead, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against her; A.J. SMITH, if living, or if dead, his/ her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him/her; JULIA AUSTIN SMITH, if living, or if dead, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against her; GEORGE W. JOHNSON, if living, or if dead, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him; RALPH E. JOHNSON, if living, or if dead, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him; PEARL D. JOHNSON, if living, or if dead, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against her; RUSSELL R. MINSHEW, deceased, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him; FERMON MINSHEW, if living, or if dead, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him; HELEN MINSHEW, if living, or if dead, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against her; MICHAEL M. HENDRIX, if living, or if dead, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him; JOYCE L. HENDRIX, if living, or if dead, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against her; GREGORY A. RENGEL, deceased, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against him; ROSANNE M. RENGEL, if living, or if dead, her unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors and all other parties claiming by, through, under, or against her; Defendants. Case No.: 2015 CA 001946 NOTICE OF ACTION TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, EXCEPT JUANITA E. HAUGH, CORINE E. EMANUEL, a/k/a CORINE HEARD, and ROSANNE M. RENGEL: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Complaint to Quiet Title (the “Complaint”) has been filed in the above-reference action by DABO’S HOLDINGS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, against the above-named Defendants in an action to quiet title to certain property in Escambia County, Florida being more fully described as follows: Lot 3, Block 1, East King Tract, East of Tarragona Street, City of Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, according to Map of said City copyrighted by Thomas C. Watson in 1906. LESS and except the West 36 feet and LESS and except the East 36 feet thereof You are notified and required to file your answer, pleadings and written defenses, if any, to said Complaint with the Clerk of the said Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff or the Plaintiffs’ attorney, Matthew C. Hoffman, Esq. of Carven, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux, LLC, 801 W. Romana Street, Suite A, Pensacola, Florida, 32502, no later than thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief sought in the Complaint. This notice shall be published once each week for four (4) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Escambia County, Florida. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said Court at Escambia County, Florida, this 28th day of January, 2016. PAM CHILDERS As Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Escambia County, Florida
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The Summation Weekly PUBLIC NOTICES By: s/ Katie Gaylard DEPUTY CLERK Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew C. Hoffman, Esq. Carven, Darden, Koretzy, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux, LLC 801 W. Romana Street, Ste. A Pensacola, FL 32502 4wr2/3-2/24NOA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORDA fka THE BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, Plaintiff. v. BRUCE W. MAYO; A.L. HARWELL; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH UNDER AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES; OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; ET AL, Defendants. Case No.: 2016 CA 000016 Division: “E” NOTICE OF ACTION TO DEFENDANTS: BRUCE W. MAYO, if living, or dead, his unknown heirs, devisees, grantees and all other parties claiming by, through under, or against him; AND
AFORESAID PARCEL B, THE FOLLOWING THREE CALLS: SOUTH 79 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 18 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 162.16 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 74 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 138.01 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 71 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 106.17 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. You are notified and required to file your answer, pleadings and written defenses, if any, to said Complaint with the Clerk of the said Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff or Plaintiff’s attorney, Geoffrey P. Brodersen, Esq. of Shell, Fleming Davis, & Menge, P.A., 226 Palafox Place, Ninth Floor, Pensacola, Florida 32502, no later than thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief sought in the Complaint. This notice shall be published once each week for four (4) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Escambia, County, Florida. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said Court at Escambia County, Florida, this 26th day of January, 2016. PAM CHILDERS As Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Escambia County, Florida By: s/ Katie Gaylard DEPUTY CLERK Attorney for Plaintiff: Geoffrey P. Brodersen, Esq Shell, Fleming, Davis, & Menge P.A. 226 Palafox Place, 9th Floor Pensacola, FL 32502 4wr2/3-2/24
A.L. HARWELL, if living, or dead, his unknown heirs, devisees, granted and all their parties claiming by, through under, or against him.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION
YOU ARE HERBY NOTIFIED that a Complaint has been filed in the above-entitled Court by The School Board of Escambia County Florida fka The Board of Public Instruction for Escambia County, Florida against the above-referenced Defendants in an action to quiet title to certain real property situated in Escambia County, Florida, pursuant to Fla. Stat. 95.16, said real property being generally located at 440 East Hecker Road, Century, Escambia County, Florida 32533 and more fully described as follows:
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A, AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2003-KS4 Plaintiff,
COMMENCE AT A ONE INCH DIAMETER IRON PIPE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 30 WEST, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE RUN NORTH 86 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 59 WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 1316.95 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION, SAID POINT LYING SOUTH 86 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 3950.86 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE RUN NORTH 01 DEGREE 26 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 5, A DISTANCE OF 1005.58 FEET TO A HALF INCH DIAMETER CAPPED IRON ROD STAMPED LB #7483 AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID WEST LINE AND THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF HECKER ROAD (66’ R/W); THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 01 DEGREE 26 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF PARCEL A, DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 144, PAGE 35 AND THE EAST LINE OF PARCEL E, DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 169, PAGE 209 AND PARCEL B, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 336, PAGE 795 A DISTANCE OF 419.67 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL B, DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 336, PAGE 795 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 01 DEGREE 26 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF PARCEL A, DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 144, PAGE 35 A DISTANCE OF 9.89 FEET; THENCE RUN ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF PARCEL F, DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 451, PAGE 508, THE FOLLOWING TWO CALLS: NORTH 69 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 276.72 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 80 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 154.35 FEET, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL G, DESCRIBED OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 276, PAGE 618, THENCE RUN SOUTH 03 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF AFORESAID PARCEL G, A DISTANCE OF 46.37 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF PARCEL I, DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 5369, PAGE 1399, A DISTANCE OF 20.05 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF PARCEL B, DESRIBED IN DEED BOOK 336, PAGE 795; THENCE RUN NORTH 03 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE AFORESAID PARCEL B A DISTANCE OF 15.30 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF AFORESAID PARCEL B; THENCE RUN ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF
vs. CAROL F. NYE, et al. Defendants. Case No.: 2016 CA 000003 Division: WJ NOTICE OF ACTION TO: CAROL F. NYE CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 6284 KIRSTEN DRIVE PENSACOLA, FL 32504 You are notified that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Escambia County, Florida: LOT 1, BLOCK “B”, THE GANT, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF A PORTION OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 29 WEST, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, AT PAGE 35 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. commonly known as 6284 KIRSTEN DRIVE, PENSACOLA, FL 32504 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Jennifer M. Scott of Kass Shuler, P.A., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 800, Tampa, Florida 33601, (813) 229-0900, on or before April 1, 2016, (or 30 days from the first date of publication, whichever is later) and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
February 24, 2016
FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Adrian Silcio Petitioner and Sacha Jones Respondent. Case No.: 2015 DR 2040 Division: M NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Sacha Jones Respondent’s last known address: 2724 Destrehan Ave., Apt. D Harvey, LA 70058 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 Adrian Silcio, whose address is 4260 Erress Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32505 on or before March 21, 2016, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 190 W. Government St., Pensacola, FL 32501 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
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The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: NONE DATED: February 17, 2016 PAM CHILDERS As Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Escambia County, Florida By: s/ Jessica Elliott DEPUTY CLERK 4wr2/24-3/16DOM
Notice Under Fictitious Name Statute NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CLARK, PARTINGTON, HART, LARRY, BOND & STACKHOUSE, P.A., a Florida professional corporation (the “Corporation”), intends to register with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida, pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes, the fictitious name of CLARK PARTINGTON under which the Corporation is engaged in business. The present principal place of business for the Corporation is 125 W. Romana Street, Suite 800, Pensacola, Florida 32502, and the business conducted under the fictitious name to be registered (hereinafter the “Business”) is located at 125 W. Romana Street, Suite 800, Pensacola, Florida 32502. There are no persons interested in the Business other than the Corporation, and the Corporation owns a one hundred (100%) percent interest in the Business. CLARK, PARTINGTON, HART, LARRY, BOND & STACKHOUSE, P.A. By: Scott A. Remington, President
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILTIES ACT: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Court Administration, ADA Liaison, Escambia County, 190 Governmental Center, 5th Floor, Pensacola, FL 32502, Phone (850) 595-4400, Fax (850) 595-0360, ADA. Escambia@flcourts1.gov, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Date: February 23, 2016 PAM CHILDERS As Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Escambia County, Florida By: s/ Katie Gaylard DEPUTY CLERK 4wr2/24-3/16NOA
Notice of Dissolution of Marriage IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
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