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Q&A with PMA: A Chat with the new Executive Director
January 13, 2016
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By Dawn Gresko Prior to moving to Pensacola and finding her place at the Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA), Raven Holloway was assistant curator of education at the Mobile Museum of Art. Today, Raven is bringing all her art experience and expertise Raven Holloway, to the halls of PMA as the PMA Executive Director museum’s new executive director. How long have you been with the PMA? All of 2010 through November of 2013. I began as the director of education and soon took on chief curator and deputy director of the museum. I came back to the museum in 2015 as executive director. What are your responsibilities as executive director of PMA? My biggest charge is to make sure that every department is working together to give each visitor the best experience possible. We want everyone who comes in contact with us—whether that’s online, in the museum, or out in the community—to be inspired by the art and what we do. I also lead fundraising and grant writing, and I serve the community as the face of everything we do at the museum. One of my biggest goals and responsibilities is to spread the news of our wonderful exhibitions and programming outside of the walls of the museum and to other cities in the region and beyond. What are your plans for PMA now that you are executive director? I think Pensacola can become even more of an arts destination than it is right now, and I want the PMA to lead that initiative. What we can do as the museum to support this is bringing in blockbuster exhibitions, offering up the absolute highest quality art education opportunities for children, and making our public programs truly transformative experiences. What makes you a good fit for the position as executive director? First and foremost my background is in art, so I hope my passion for visual and art history aspects comes through in the types of exhibitions I’ll be working with our curator on to bring to the museum. Something unique about me is that I’ve worked at the museum before, so I’ve seen what it takes for each department to be successful, and what has worked and what hasn’t. I’ve personally had a hand in education, curating, fundraising, marketing, and grant writing so I bring an intimate knowledge of how they should work in the big picture, as well as specifically at the PMA. People come to us to experience the visual arts, and that’s what I’m going to focus on to get the most high quality exhibitions and programs going. Are there any PMA exhibits (past or current) that hold a special place in your heart? Damier: Art for the Masses and Nathan Sawaya: Art of the Brick (Legos). I was the curator responsible for both of these exhibitions and they were two of our most popular exhibitions to date. Damier is from a local collector in the area named Dr. Patrick Rowe. He has also loaned us several other collections he owns including The Design of War: Flags and Posters from WWI and WWII as well as Mucha: Master Artist of Art Nouveau. Art of the Brick was a traveling exhibition on loan from the artist and it brought in more people and more revenue than any other exhibition we’ve ever done in the museum’s 61 years of existence. What else should readers know about PMA and your involvement with the museum? I love being so involved with all aspects of the museum, and I love working with people and this incredible community that supports the arts so much. We have a lot of leaders in that respect on our board, and it’s inspiring to see what they do, and, as key players in Pensacola, what they value to further the visual arts. Challenges at our museum aren’t new to the entire industry of museums, non-profits, and arts organizations. Advocacy from the entire spectrum of patrons—young to old, is extremely important to foster in the museum. It’s also a challenge sometimes to educate the public on the value of the arts and how that translates into the cost of admission, and so on. We do a lot with not a lot and we want people to understand and respect that.
A Morning at St. Michael’s By Josh Newby Pensacola’s southern downtown gets most of the attention regarding historic significance, but toward the north of Palafox is a site rich in culture, religious history, and architectural wonder. The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel— more casually referred to as St. Michael’s church—has had an uninterrupted presence in Pensacola since 1781 and it is one of the oldest Catholic churches in the south. It also features the distinction of being a designated minor basilica, a title of honor bestowed by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. After changing sites several times following fire and other tragedies, the current site was purchased in 1885 for just $3,500 and dedicated in 1886. Much of the 130-year-old construction is still intact, including the structure itself, the altars and the roof, but much has changed, as well. The oak pews, sponsored by families of the church, came in a few years after the dedication and the 25 stained glass windows were installed in 1920 after being custom-made in Munich. In 1986, the 14 papier-mache and horsehair cross-stations were marbleized. There is more change on the horizon, too. On Jan. 6, work will begin to hurricane-proof and clean the stained glass windows, as well as repair the framework surrounding the windows. The
renovation will take about four months, according to the Very Reverend Joseph Callipare, who has been with the church just over two years. “Right now, you can’t see into the church during the day, nor can you see the stained glass art,” said Callipare. “This renovation will change that, and address some much-needed repair work.” The bell tower will also feature six new windows along the stairwell to the choir loft that will celebrate St. Cecilia, the patroness of musicians. The church’s historic and spiritual importance is noticed by the Vatican, as well. St. Michael’s is one of only eight dioceses in Northwest Florida designated as a pilgrimage church for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. In early 2015, Pope Francis announced for only the fourth time in church history
an extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, a collective answer to the evil in the world and an offering of special graces from the Father of Mercies. The Jubilee Indulgence is received by having passed through the Door of Mercy, something that St. Michael’s boasts, and it is considered a substitute for making a pilgrimage to the Major Basilicas of Rome. Not simply an agent of the Catholic religion, Callipare is very happy to endorse various public initiatives that extend church’s reach beyond its loyal 200 families. “We are open each Gallery Night and during the morning of the Palafox Market for tours,” said Callipare. “I have a team of 24 parishioners—eight teams of three—who work to monitor the church’s exposure to the public. As a result, we’ve received about 2,000 more visitors in 2015.” The church has also begun offering concerts. In early 2015, they had double-organ and cello showcases, and on Jan. 8 and 9 they will offer a joint pianoorgan concert. The church staff also works to provide about 150 sack lunches to the homeless every month. All of this is part of a mission to expose the church to those who may not routinely visit. “Our goal is to help those on their spiritual journey to God,” said Callipare. “We do that by giving the prescription to receive those blessings.”
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Foundation Seeks Medal of Honor Award Nominees T H E F L O R I D A B ar F oundation will be accepting nominations for the 2 0 1 6 M edal of H onor Awards until F eb . 1 . The Medal of Honor Award is Judge William A. Van Nortwick, to improve the lives of Florida’s given in two categories. The first Robert C. Josefsberg of Miami, children, elderly and disabled; category is for members of The Hank Coxe, III, of Jacksonville, and Dr. Walter F. Lambert of Florida Bar, including practicing and former Florida Attorney Miami for his life’s work as a lawyers, judges or teachers in the General Bob Butterworth. medical advocate for abused and legal field. The second category Nominees in the non-lawyer neglected children, and for his is for non-lawyers, including category must have made significant volunteer work for lawyers who are not currently outstanding contributions to the South Florida children in foster practicing. All nominees must be improving the administration care. Florida residents. of justice in Florida through Nominations can be completed Nominees in the lawyer research, writing, or other deeds online and can be found at www. category must have a of significant character and thefloridabarfoundation.org. demonstrated dedication to the quality. The Medal of Honor purpose of The Florida Bar, Past recipients of the Medal awards will be presented at the which strives to inculcate in of Honor Award for a non-lawyer Foundation’s annual dinner its members the principles of include Kathleen “Katie” Self during The Florida Bar Annual duty and service to the public, of Sarasota for her pioneering Convention June 16, 2016, at to improve the administration work in the implementation the Hilton Bonnet Creek in of justice, and to advance the of teen courts across Florida; Orlando. For more information, science of jurisprudence. Elizabeth Lander “Budd” Bell call Jessica McCabe (407) 960 Recent recipients of the of Tallahassee for over four 7000 or email her at jmccabe@ award also include 1st DCA decades of volunteer advocacy flabarfndn.org. BRANCH OFFICE MANAGING ATTORNEY Legal Services of North Florida has an opening for a Senior Attorney in its Pensacola Office. This attorney will supervise the activities of the staff and attorneys in addition to maintaining a full caseload. Applicant must have at least three years of experience practicing law and be a member of The Florida Bar. Entry level salary of $62,500 is negotiable depending on experience. Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes paid holidays, paid vacation (which after two years, increases to five weeks per year), sick leave, and, after sixty days, fully paid health insurance for employee & dependent children, retirement plan, term life and disability insurance. Please go to our website at www.1snf.org to obtain an application or you can request one by sending an email to karen@1snf.org. Applicants who do not submit a completed Legal Services of North Florida employment application will not be considered for the position. Send application with resume and cover letter to karen@1snf.org or mail to Human Resources Department, Attn: Karen Church, Legal Services of North Florida, 2119 Delta Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, 32303 or fax to (850) 205-6540. Equal Opportunity Employer
Mock Trial Volunteer Judges Needed The University of West Florida will host its 5th Annual Argo Invitational Mock Trial Competition on the UWF campus on January 16 and 17, 2016. Volunteer judges are needed for each round. We will provide training before each round so you do not need to have experience with mock trial. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact:Kimberly McCorkle (UWF faculty sponsor) kmccorkle@uwf. edu or 857-6198 or Ashley Condon (tournament assistant) acondon@uwf.edu.
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Councilman Larry B. Johnson welcomes food trucks to the Azalea Cocktail Lounge City Councilman Larry B. Johnson announced that he will welcome food trucks to the Azalea Cocktail Lounge, located at 810 North Davis St. in Pensacola. Established in 1948, the Azalea Cocktail Lounge — popularly referred to as “The Z”—is Pensacola’s oldest liquor bar. Johnson purchased the bar in 2014. Johnson has partnered with Ricardo Johnson (no relation), an African-American small business owner who operates the Busy Bee food truck. Johnson’s Busy Bee
truck opened for business last year and serves Southern comfort food, including fried chicken, ribs, burgers, and other favorites. The Busy Bee food truck will open at the Azalea Lounge beginning at 9 pm on Friday nights. Patrons will be able to place orders via a mobile app or phone and enjoy their food inside the lounge. Councilman Johnson has been a consistent advocate for food trucks. He introduced an ordinance last year to create a framework for food trucks to
operate within city limits, but city council members could not agree on specifics. “I am a big supporter of small businesses and entrepreneurship,” said Councilman Johnson. “When we say that Pensacola is a pro-business city, it’s important that we stand behind that. I’m disappointed that my colleagues on the city council haven’t been able to pass a food truck ordinance, but I am excited to bring food trucks to the Azalea Lounge.”
City Hall January Food Truck Schedule Food trucks have arrived at City Hall parking lot. Through January, City Hall will be hosting and rotating food trucks in their parking lot every Thursday, Friday and Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The trucks will occupy the back corner of City Hall’s lot at the intersection of Spring Street and Main Street. Mayor Hayward is encouraging everyone to partake in the cuisines of the visiting trucks. You can also visit the event page on Facebook by searching “Food Trucks at City Hall.” Hope to see you there! Jan. 14 Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Coffee Truck Old King Colbert Busy Bee Dog on it Hotdogs Hip Pocket Pensacola Cooks Kitchen
Jan. 15 Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Coffee Truck Busy Bee Dog on It Hotdogs Rolling Embers Cajun Meat Train Nomadic Eats
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Hip Pocket Old King Colbert Nomadic Eats Give Me More
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Hip Pocket Nomadic Eats Give Me More Cajun Meat Train
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Pave the Way for Long-Lasting Community Change: Apply for United Way’s Loaned Executive Leadership Program United Way of Escambia County invites passionate local citizens to apply for the 2016-17 Loaned Executive Leadership Program, presented by Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union and Publix Super Markets. Loaned Executives (known as LEs) are on the front lines of community change in Escambia County. They serve as leaders by advocating for the United Way Workplace Campaign, which raises over $2 million annually to support local nonprofits. LEs build their professional network and develop leadership, managerial, and public speaking skills. Sara Harlow, an LE from Gulf Power values this community service saying, “The personal gratification you get from serving the community and becoming more in tune with community needs makes the time you give up well worth it.” LEs volunteer approximately 10 hours per month from February to December. The program launches with participation in the Community Investment Process where LEs see how donations support nonprofits selected to receive funds in Escambia County. After learning about work vital to community success, LEs
lead United Way’s campaign and attend monthly leadership seminars featuring key community leaders. United Way board member and former LE, Wes Hudgens, recognizes that monthly interactions with community leaders strengthen opportunities to serve others. “It is imperative to meet and associate with positive like-minded individuals in the community. This program gave me the opportunity to get to know community leaders and determine how I can work with them to improve our community.”
To become an LE, download an application at unitedwayescambia.org/LE. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 5, 2016. For more specific details, visit the LE webpage or email Campaign Manager Frank Giammaria at frank@unitedwayescambia.org. By living core values of serving the community with Integrity, Leadership, Inclusiveness, Volunteerism and Excellence (I LIVE), United Way of Escambia County is working to meet a mission of uniting our community and leveraging resources to improve lives.
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WUWF Turns 35
On Jan. 15 WUWF Public Media will mark 35 years of service to the northwest Florida community. WUWF has always been about service–delivering top quality programming, from news and information to music and spoken-word entertainment, while maintaining fiscal responsibility to all supporters. But, as Executive Director Pat Crawford puts it, “What we do off the air has always been just as important as what we do on the air.” For more than three decades community involvement has also defined WUWF. As presenters of the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival main stage, presenters of the long-running RadioLive music series, and original co-presenters of the annual Pensacola JazzFest, WUWF has partnered with many community organizations hosting, delivering sound, and publicizing arts, cultural and educational events. Over the year ahead WUWF will be celebrating the last 35 years and looking forward to the next 35. We invite you to join us for the first celebration event as we bring the Capitol Steps touring comedy troupe to the Saenger Theatre for an evening of laughter on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 (details below). As a look back at many years of work and fun, WUWF’s Gallery 88 will be hosting a
retrospective exhibit on the history of WUWF. Open on Monday, Jan. 29, 2016, it will run through the end of April 2016. We invite you to drop by YOUR public radio station anytime during regular business hours for a look at the exhibitand be sure to ask for a tour of the station. On Tuesday, Apr. 19, 2016, WUWF is in planning for a visit from SciFri’s Ira Flatow and in November our celebration will wrap up with a visit from NPR’s President and CEO, Jarl Mohn. Details of these events will come in the near future. WUWF invites the entire community of our listeners to celebrate with us at these events and we look forward to discussing the future of public media over the next 35 years. WUWF Presents the Capitol Steps in concert on Friday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 pm in Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Tickets for the performance are available through Ticketmaster (800-745-3000) or link online through wuwf.org. Public Broadcasting Membercard holders may receive a 10 percent discount on up to 10 tickets by presenting their current WUWF card at the Saenger box office at time of purchase. More information on all things WUWF is available at wuwf.org or 850-474-2787.
WSRE Rings in the New Year with New Local Programs
Several new episodes of WSRE’s original productions have already begun to air since Thursday, Jan. 7 when “In Your Own Backyard” explored the Pensacola Saenger Theatre, conservationist Alexandra Cousteau appeared on “Conversations with Jeff Weeks” and The Wide Open of Fort Walton Beach kicked off the eighth season of “StudioAmped.” Upcoming premieres of other shows are scheduled as follows:
Feb. 11; John Hart Project on Feb. 18; and Melissa Joiner on Feb. 25. “inStudio” (Thursday at 7 pm) A new current affairs program sharing information, insight and ideas of local interest: “Powdered Alcohol” with host Rameca Vincent Leary on Jan. 14; and “Snoezelen Multi-Sensory Environmental Therapy” with host Jeff Weeks on Jan. 28.
“Pensacola State Today” (Saturday at 3 pm) Host Drexel Gilbert spotlights the “In Your Own Backyard” people, programs and impact of (Thursday at 7 pm) Host Sherri Hemminghaus Pensacola State College: Federal Weeks spotlights local events and TRIO Outreach and Student attractions: “The National Shrimp Services Programs on Jan. 16. Festival” on Jan. 21; and “The Forts WSRE’s TV schedule can be of Pensacola Bay” on Feb. 18. viewed at wsre.org. “Conversations with Jeff Weeks” About WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast (Thursday at 7:30 pm) Host Jeff Weeks conducts one-on-one WSRE, a Public Broadcasting Service interviews with noteworthy people: station, is locally owned and licensed “Raven One” author and former to the Pensacola State College Board of Trustees. Since 1967, WSRE has served Navy pilot Kevin Miller on Jan. 21. “StudioAmped: Season 8” (Thursday at 9 pm) Regional artists perform original music live from the WSRE Amos Studio stage: Whyte Caps on Jan. 14; Bear With Me on Jan. 21; Morning Fatty on Jan. 28; Post Pluto on Feb. 4; The Mosleys on
Northwest Florida and South Alabama with quality TV programs, educational media and community outreach reflecting the diverse cultural, political, geographic and demographic characteristics of the coverage area. WSRE aims to help improve educational outcomes and provide access to enlightening, informative and entertaining content for all learners. Visit wsre.org to learn more.
Great Southern Weddings Bridal Workshop Great Southern Weddings is pleased to announce its inaugural Great Southern Weddings Bridal Workshop, set for Jan. 30, 2016. The workshop will be held from 9 am to 1 pm at The Palafox House on the corner of Palafox and Gregory streets at 196 Palafox St. in Downtown Pensacola. The workshop, designed to celebrate and engage a small number of brides, will provide an opportunity for personalized attention and guidance no matter where each attendee is in her own wedding planning process. Great Southern Weddings planner Shannon Reeves will host the halfday workshop alongside leading Pensacola wedding professionals. Aislinn Kate of award-winning wedding photography studio, Aislinn Kate Photography, will lead a conversation and host a Q&A session to share ideas and offer answers to her most commonly asked questions. Shannon Pallin, owner of awardwinning Pensacola-based flower boutique, Fiore, will lead a flower arranging demonstration and her own flower-focused Q&A. Attendees will be invited to practice specialty lettering with local artist Cindy Mathis Lewis on their own personalized stationery, gifted by local paperie Grace & Serendipity, while learning the etiquette of a graceful handwritten
thank you note. Attendees will also be treated to a gourmet lunch provided by Melissa Bailey of Great Southern Catering & Events. Additionally, each attendee will be welcomed to extend a complementary invitation to their own Mother-of-the-Bride, who may observe the day’s happenings and participate in a special session tailored especially for them. Expect a day of pretty gifts, sweet surprises, scribbled notes, full coffee cups, personal interaction with the loveliest of speakers, a fresh lunch, hands-on activities, bubbly champagne and Pensacola’s best kept wedding secrets. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring a workshop like this to ladies here in Pensacola,” said Reeves. “Each of our brides will take away a notebook full of can’t-miss tips to take them into their respective wedding days, and we have so many fun surprises and pretty gifts in store to treat them along the way. We can’t wait to celebrate these ladies during such a special time in their lives–this day will be packed with a lot of heart.” This is a limited seating event and cost is $75 per person. For more information and to register, call Shannon Reeves at 850341-2949, or e-mail shannon@ goodgrits.com.
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Capitol News
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HOUSE PUSHES SCALED-BACK PENSION REFORM
By Brandon Larrabee The News Service of Florida
House leaders are gearing up to take another run at overhauling the pension system for state and county employees in the coming legislative session, potentially by tying the controversial changes to limited tweaks sought by the Senate. The approach mirrors a previous effort by the House to combine changes to the Florida Retirement System, or FRS, with local pension reform supported by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. When House Speaker Steve Crisafulli dropped demands that the local changes be paired with a revamp of state retirement benefits, the local bill was approved during last year’s session. But Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, recently told reporters that House Republicans are interested in trying to tackle the retirement system again in 2016. The major thrust of the legislation would be
changing the default choice for new state employees who don’t select a plan. The default would go from the traditional “defined benefit” pension system to 401(k)style accounts. That could dramatically increase the number of workers in the 401(k)-style “defined contribution” plan. The House has in recent years backed away from legislation that would require new state employees to enter the defined contribution plan, eventually leading to the defined benefit plan being closed down — something fiercely opposed by labor groups and a bipartisan collection of senators. “Obviously, the House has a position, we’ve had a position on this,” Crisafulli said. “But for us, it’s about finding where we can work with the Senate to find a common ground. And the default is a good place for us to start.” Supporters have eased away from pitching the plan as a way to help shore up the FRS, which
is not fully funded. Opponents have countered that the retirement system is still financially sturdy and is in far better shape than beleaguered pension systems across the country. Now, those pushing for a change are focusing on the need to allow state employees more flexibility. They point out that many workers change jobs before vesting in the pension plan — essentially losing the money that they’ve paid into the system for years. “It’s about making sure that the majority of state employees walk away with something when they leave,” said House State Affairs Chairman Matt Caldwell, a North Fort Myers Republican who is working on the proposal. Caldwell said he expected the bill to be released sometime in the next couple of weeks, after the House finishes up work on some environmental issues that his committee also handles. The annual legislative session starts Tuesday.
Crisafulli said he hoped the new plan would prompt a change in the Senate, which has long resisted House attempts to dramatically overhaul the program. “I think there is some potential movement,” he said. “I think in the past we’ve taken big bites at the apple. I think this is an opportunity to maybe find some things that we can find common ground on.” Even with a reduced scope, though, there could be challenges for the legislation in the Senate. A similar effort to change the default option for the FRS died in the Senate in 2014, when opponents used a procedural move to scuttle the proposal. “I don’t think there’s a lot of appetite in the Senate to do FRS reform,” said Sen. Jeremy Ring, a Margate Democrat who chairs the committee dealing with pensions and has worked with Republicans on the issue. The Senate has instead focused on a couple of smaller changes to the FRS. One bill (SB
7012) would double the survivor benefits offered to the families of certain state employees, like firefighters and law enforcement officers, who are killed in the line of the duty. Another proposal (SB 7014) would fix unintended consequences of legislation passed several years ago to cut down on “double dipping” by members of the FRS. Ring said he was uncomfortable with discussions about tying either of those ideas with the House’s more sweeping goals on the pension plan. “If they want to change the default, then there should be a bill to change the default,” he said. Caldwell countered that the two issues are in the “same wheelhouse,” and there’s nothing wrong with blending both chambers’ priorities on the pension plan. “I think it is prudent for us to negotiate those issues in concert,” he said.
‘SOLAR CHOICE’ COALITION SHIFTS FOCUS TO 2018 By Jim Turner The News Service of Florida A coalition trying to expand who can provide solar energy in Florida formally shifted its focus Monday toward trying to pass a ballot initiative in 2018. Members of the group “Floridians for Solar Choice,” which had fallen behind in qualifying for the November 2016 ballot and remains in the midst of a contract dispute with a petition-gathering firm, announced the change during a news conference at the Florida Press Center in Tallahassee. “Our coalition, at the onset, was committed to building a broad set of solar polices that could grow the solar industry. And we remain committed to that,” said Stephen Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, a key supporter of the coalition. “Our coalition is not going away.” The proposal has drawn opposition --- and a rival solarenergy initiative --- from a group backed by major Florida utilities.
When asked Monday if it would also shift its focus to 2018, that utility-backed group, known as “Consumers for Smart Solar,” said in an email that it is “committed to promoting solar in a way that protects consumers.” “Our opponent’s failure to make the ballot does not affect our commitment to do what’s right for the people of Florida,” Consumers for Smart Solar spokeswoman Sarah Bascom said. With support from Duke Energy, Florida Power & Light, Gulf Power and Tampa Electric, Consumers for Smart Solar has raised far more money than Floridians for Solar Choice. As of Nov. 30, Consumers for Smart Solar had raised $5.9 million, while Floridians for Solar Choice had raised $1.49 million. Updated finance reports are due Monday night. The move by Floridians for Solar Choice gives the coalition more time to collect the needed petition signatures to qualify for the ballot. However, it would also put the issue before voters in a non-presidential election,
when Democratic turnout is generally lower. The Floridians for Solar Choice initiative would allow businesses to generate and sell up to two megawatts of solar power to customers on the same or neighboring properties. The group’s supporters also announced plans Monday to file a brief in the Florida Supreme Court opposing the Consumers for Smart Solar proposal, which still needs court approval of its ballot wording. “This misleading ballot amendment is bad for consumers, bad for the environment and bad for Florida,” said Bradley Marshall, an attorney for the environmental law firm Earthjustice, a Floridians for Solar Choice coalition member. Smith said the Consumers for Smart Solar proposal is aimed at confusing voters in an effort to keep the Floridians for Solar Choice proposal from getting approved. “It is unfortunate that Florida continues to treat solar energy differently and continues to maintain barriers to free market growth of this energy source,”
BILL COULD BLOCK REFUGEES FROM ENTERING FLORIDA
The News Service of Florida
A Senate Republican on Monday proposed a series of steps that could prevent at least some refugees and immigrants from entering Florida. The bill, filed by Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, does not mention specific countries but would seek to prevent the entrance of any refugee or immigrant who “originates from, or has been in close proximity to, any location in which invaders or prospective invaders are known
to originate or organize or train for violent acts of war.” The bill comes about two months after Gov. Rick Scott called for closing Florida’s borders to additional refugees from Syria after terrorist attacks in France — a stance that drew criticism from civil-liberties groups. Simpson’s bill (SB 1712) would bar state and local officials from assisting in the resettlement of refugees who meet the definition of what the measure describes as “restricted persons.” In addition, the bill
would bar people who receive state funds from assisting in such resettlements. The bill also would give the governor powers to prevent the resettlement of people in the state and would authorize the governor and attorney general to challenge federal laws or regulations that could lead to such resettlements. Rep. Lake Ray, R-Jacksonville, filed a similar bill (HB 1095) last week. The bills are filed for the legislative session that starts Tuesday.
LAWMAKERS CALL FOR SHINING ‘BRIGHT LIGHT’ ON HEALTH COSTS The News Service of Florida Two Republican lawmakers Monday tried to build support for proposed requirements that they said would provide information to consumers about health-care costs. Sen. Rob Bradley, R-Fleming Island, and Rep. Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, held a news conference to pitch bills (SB 1496 and HB 1175) aimed at increasing “transparency” and helping patients compare prices for services. Bradley
said the goal is to shine a “bright light” on health-care costs. “Florida families pay more and more each year for health care, and they’re tired of it,’’ Bradley said. The proposals come after Gov. Rick Scott’s administration has spent months questioning costs of services at hospitals, including accusing the industry of “price gouging” --- an allegation that the industry refutes. The bills, in part, call for hospitals to post online information about payments they have received
for “bundles” of services and procedures. Also, upon request, hospitals would be required to give estimates of anticipated charges before non-emergency services are provided to patients. The Senate bill also would allow administrative fines for “unconscionable” prices, based on investigative findings of the state’s insurance consumer advocate. But Bradley said he did not see a desire in the Legislature to create criminal penalties.
said Tory Perfetti, chairman of Floridians for Solar Choice, which has received Supreme Court approval of its ballot proposal. The Consumers for Smart Solar measure, which would generally maintain the status quo in allowing Floridians with solar equipment on their property to sell energy to power companies, is close to submitting the required number of valid signatures to appear on the ballot. It had submitted 582,155 signatures as of Monday morning. Initiatives face a Feb. 1 deadline to submit 683,149 petition signatures to the state. As of Monday morning, Floridians for Solar Choice had submitted 274,582 valid signatures. In late December, Floridians for Solar Choice filed a lawsuit against petition-gathering firm PCI Consultants Inc., which is holding 212,000 signed petition signatures as it seeks payment for expenses that Floridians for Solar Choice contends are beyond what the group agreed to pay.
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Why Humility Is the #1 Characteristic to Develop in 2016 (and How Your Ego May Prevent Success in Tomorrow’s Workplace)
By Edward D. Hess We’re all hardwired for egobased thinking...yet, in the 21st century ideas economy, success depends on how well we can listen, learn, and collaborate with others. Professor Edward D. Hess explains why humility is the new key to success and why you shouldn’t wait another year—or even another month!—to start taming your ego. As a new year begins, most of us are focused on the resolutions we’ve chosen to pursue. While 2016 is still relatively fresh, you might want to consider adding one (probably unexpected) goal to perennial favorites like losing weight or getting your finances in order: becoming more humble. Why? Larger-than-life egos are fast becoming liabilities, not the signs of strength and leadership they once were. Indeed, in what may first appear to be a paradox, Professor Edward Hess says that ego’s mortal enemy—humility— is one of the traits most likely to guarantee success in the 21st century workplace. “In the tech tsunami of the next few decades, robots and smart machines are projected to take over more than half of U.S. jobs,” says Hess, a professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business and author of Learn or Die: Using Science to Build a LeadingEdge Learning Organization (Columbia Business School Publishing, 2014, ISBN: 9780-231-17024-6, $29.95, www. EDHLTD.com). “The jobs that will still be ‘safe’ involve higher-order cognitive and emotional skills that technology can’t replicate, like critical thinking, innovation, creativity, and emotionally engaging with other humans,” he explains. “All of those skills have one thing in common: They are enabled by humility.” Skeptical? Ask yourself this: Have you ever met someone with a big ego who was really good at being open-minded? Really good at reflectively listening? At putting himself in another’s shoes? At playing well with others? At saying, “I don’t know,” “Your idea is better than mine,” or, “You’re right”? Didn’t think so. Clearly, if you want to be an effective leader (or even a successful employee) in 2016 and beyond, you are going to have to rein in your ego and become more team-oriented. And make no mistake, says Hess: It won’t be easy. “We’re talking about self-work that’s never finished,” he says. “For one thing, ego-based thinking is our brain’s default position—we naturally seek to reinforce what we already think we know. Also, we have to overcome a lifetime of cultural and behavioral big-ego conditioning. But if we’re to stay competitive in the Smart Machine Age, it has to happen!” Here, Hess shares seven suggestions to help you hone your humility this year: First, know that you’ll have to work against your brain’s natural inclinations. According to Hess, quieting our egos actually goes against our very natures! Cognitively, we humans are wired to selectively process only information that is confirmatory—and to selectively filter out information that contradicts what we “know”
to be “right.” In addition, we’re lazy, self-serving, and emotionally defensive thinkers who are driven to protect our egos. “However, the science is quite clear that high-level and innovative thinking is a team sport,” he comments. “In order to learn, adapt, and succeed, we have to be willing to look closely at our mistakes and failures, to really listen to people who disagree with us, and to allow the best thinking and best ideas to rise to the top—which requires humility! The good news is, when it comes to resisting your thinking’s natural defenses, forewarned is forearmed.” Seek objective feedback about your ego. You can’t troubleshoot your ego if you don’t have an accurate picture of what it looks like. Since this isn’t an area in which you can trust your own judgment, have the courage to get people who know you well at work and in your personal life to fill out a 360-degree review about you—one that focuses on your emotional intelligence and your behaviors concerning openmindedness, listening, empathy, humility, etc. “Explain why you need honest answers,” instructs Hess. “Emphasize how appreciative you will be if they are honest and that candor will not diminish the relationship. After receiving the data, evaluate it with a trusted other. Thank everyone who had the courage to give you honest feedback. Reflect on the picture you received and decide what you want to do with that data.” Change your mental model of what “smart” looks like. In the past, “smartness” has been determined by the size of one’s body of knowledge. Not knowing the “right” answer was—and often still is—a big blow to the ego. But today we already have instant access to all the knowledge we want, thanks to “companions” like Google and Siri. The “new smart” means knowing what you don’t know and knowing how to learn it, being able to ask the right questions, and being able to examine the answers critically. “As the legendary hedge fund investor Ray Dalio said, ‘We are all dumb shits,’” comments Hess. “We are all suboptimal thinkers. Only those of us who can graciously and humbly admit that we don’t know it all will succeed in this new world. So change how you keep score. Engage in collaboration, seek out feedback, and ask for help daily. That will push you toward developing the humility and empathy you’ll need to ‘win’ in the new game.” Learn to put yourself in others’ shoes. Research says one way to become less self-absorbed and more open to the experiences of others is to actively work on being more empathetic and compassionate. Thinking of how others helped you and saying “thank you” on a daily basis is a positive way to begin the process.
Reflecting on the people who add joy to your life helps too. “Suspending judgment so that I can put myself in another person’s shoes has always been a particular challenge for me,” Hess admits. “My mind always wants to jump to a conclusion instead of really considering what the other person is experiencing, thinking, or feeling. Active listening has been an important tool in helping me learn to set my ego aside. When I remind myself to focus all of my attention on what someone else is saying instead of on formulating my own response, I find that my understanding of the situation grows—and often, so does the amount of empathy I feel. “Remember, you don’t have to fully agree with someone’s opinion or actions to still treat them with compassion,” he adds. “Disagreeing with humility still leaves the lines of communication open and allows teamwork to happen in the future.” Quiet your mind to stay in the moment. Hess points to attentionfocused meditation as a timehonored method of calming one’s inner self-intensity. Fully engaging with your current experience (as opposed to ruminating on the past or worrying about the future) enables you to maintain a balanced, healthy perspective. Staying in and responding to the present moment is also a powerful safeguard against egodriven misunderstandings and misinterpretations. “Personally, I have found that meditation makes me more aware of my physical reactions— breathing and heart rate,” he shares. “I now know that when my internal motor gets running really fast I tend to revert to a ‘me’ syndrome, and that I need to deliberately slow myself down so that I can exhibit more calmness and openness to others. I have come to understand that as a teammate and as a leader I don’t have to be right all the time or the center of attention all the time— but I do have to work with others to arrive at the best answer.” Stop letting fear drive your decisions. We often play it safe because we don’t want to look dumb, be wrong, or fail spectacularly in front of our friends and colleagues. In other words, we’re afraid of making mistakes and bruising our egos. Hess says being okay with being wrong is a necessary and important part of developing humility. “Fear of failure, fear of looking bad, fear of embarrassment, fear of a loss of status, fear of not being liked, and fear of losing one’s job all inhibit the kind of learning, innovation, and collaboration that’s essential for your long-term job security,” Hess asserts. “To proceed more fearlessly into the future, you need to understand that learning is not an efficient 99 percent
defect-free process—so mistakes have to be valued as learning opportunities. “The faster and better you are at turning mistakes into learning opportunities, the less likely it is that you will be replaced by some machine,” he adds. “Having an ego that’s not afraid to acknowledge mistakes, confront weaknesses, and test assumptions is a reliable strategy for long-term success.” Grade yourself daily. There’s a reason why to-do lists are so popular: They work! Create a checklist of reminders about the need to be humble, open-minded, empathetic, a good listener, or any other ego-mitigating quality you wish to work on. Make the list as detailed as possible. Review it before every meeting and grade yourself at the end of each meeting. For example, if you want to work on being a better listener, your list might include the following tasks: •Do not interrupt others. •Really focus on understanding the other person. •Suspend judgment. •Do not think about your response while the other person is still talking. •Do not automatically advocate your views in your first response. •Ask questions to make sure you understand the other person. •Ask if you can paraphrase what the other person said to make sure you heard them correctly. •Really try to understand the reasons the other person believes what they believe. “If you reflect and work on managing yourself every day, you will notice a difference in your humility-to-ego ratio,” Hess promises. “To start, I advise picking two behaviors you want to change. Seek the help of trusted others in creating your checklist and ask for their help in holding you accountable. Give them permission to call you out when they see you acting in opposition to your desired new behaviors.” The journey to becoming a more humble person will not be short. It will take persistent hard work. And it will be a lifelong endeavor—not something that’s completed by December 31. But Hess firmly believes that you will find the journey to be liberating and fruitful. “With humility comes more meaningful relationships, better opportunities, and of course, an increased chance of staying relevant and competitive in the
Smart Machine Age,” he says. “In that age, individualism and internal competition will be out, and teamwork will be in. Selfpromotion will be out, and selfreflection will be in. Knowing it all will be out, and being good at not knowing will be in. “In short, humility will be needed to maximize one’s effectiveness at thinking, listening, relating, and collaborating,” concludes Hess. “You will need others to help you outthink a smart machine! Work on yourself starting now, so they’ll want to engage with you tomorrow. Honing your humility may turn out to be one of the most important New Year’s resolutions you’ll ever make.”
Do You Have a Big Ego? A Five-Minute Self-Assessment By Professor Edward D. Hess, author of Learn or Die: Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning Organization (Columbia Business School Publishing, 2014, ISBN: 978-0-231-170246, $29.95, www.EDHLTD.com) Many people who have big egos don’t realize it—they simply think of themselves as competitive, driven, selfassured, or something equally positive. This assessment will help you determine whether or not your ego is (to paraphrase Dr. Seuss in describing the Grinch) “three sizes too big.” Ask yourself: True or false: Do these statements describe my usual behavior? •I rarely say, “I don’t know”— especially in public. •I rarely admit my mistakes. •I rarely talk about my personal weaknesses with colleagues. •I don’t often ask for personal feedback. •I dislike compromising when I am debating. •I interrupt people when they are talking in order to give them the answer. •I like solving other people’s problems. •I rarely apologize publicly to others when I may have hurt their feelings. •I rarely ask people how they are feeling. •I always strive to be the leader. •I make sure I get the respect I am due. •I work hard at looking good to others. •I don’t enjoy talking things out with others. Did you have mostly “trues”? Don’t despair. At least you know you have a problem...and nothing can stop you from doing some humilitybuilding self-improvement work right away! About the Author: Edward D. Hess is a professor of business administration and Batten Executive-inResidence at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and the author of 11 books, including Learn or Die: Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning Organization, by Columbia Business School Publishing (September 2014). About the Book: Learn or Die: Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning Organization (Columbia Business School Publishing, 2014, ISBN: 978-0-231-17024-6, $29.95, www.EDHLTD.com) is available at Amazon.
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ith so many social events that revolve around food, it’s not easy to get a fresh start on making healthy food choices. However, with a little thought and planning, you can prevent taking your body on a roller coaster ride – without having to choose between food deprivation and satisfaction. “Whether you are hosting an event or attending someone else’s celebration, planning ahead can help you stay on track,” said Mitzi Dulan, a registered dietitian and nationally recognized nutrition and wellness expert. “Having quick and simple strategies and recipes on hand makes it easy to eat well and keep you feeling great.” Put a winning plan in place to take a new look at your approach to eating smart with these tips from Dulan, who is the team nutritionist for the World Series champion Kansas City Royals.
Don’t skip meals. Although skipping breakfast may seem like a good way to cut calories, it’s a plan that can actually backfire, making you hungrier as the day wears on, and more likely to overeat or sneak unhealthy snacks. Start each day with a well-rounded breakfast to fuel your body. Apply a similar approach to events later in the day, as well. You may be tempted to skip a meal so you can enjoy the treats at a party, but chances are you’ll end up overdoing it with highcalorie indulgences, so make sure you fuel up ahead of time.
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Love what you eat. Be mindful of the food you eat and make every bite count. Enjoying each delicious taste will make it easier to stick to a sensible eating plan. For the foods you do love, look for ways to make them better – better for you, that is. For example, if pizza is your weak spot, substitute a lowercalorie crust, such as Flatout Flatbread. Then choose toppings wisely to amp up the flavor while managing added fat and calories.
Eat smaller portions. When you simply must indulge, you may be surprised to hear “go ahead,” but to do so in moderation. One clever way to keep your portions small: use a tablespoon, not a serving spoon to dish out portions. Then eat slowly so your body has time to tell your brain you’re full.
Get your fill in healthy ways. Overeating often comes down to a very basic cause: hunger. Becoming more conscious of how you answer your hunger will help you stay on track. Drinking water before and during events will help to fill you up so you are less likely to consume excess calories. Snacking throughout the day can also help keep hunger at bay; several small, healthy snacks, such as a handful of nuts or trail mix, can help keep you feeling full. Also, remember to stop eating when you feel satisfied, but before you feel full. To find a Flatout Flatbread retailer near you, visit FlatoutFinder.com.
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1 Flatout Flatbread Artisan Thin Pizza Crust 1/4 cup chunky red sauce 3 slices provolone cheese 1/4 cup mozzarella, shredded 30 pepperoni mini slices Heat oven or grill to 375 F. Place flatbread on cookie sheet. Bake 2 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread sauce on flatbread. Lay provolone on top of sauce. Top with mozzarella and pepperoni. Return to oven and bake 4 more minutes, or until cheese melts. Grilling method: Heat grill to 375 F. Pre-bake flatbread on grill for 2 minutes. Remove from grill. Spread sauce on flatbread. Lay provolone on top of sauce. Top with mozzarella and pepperoni. Return flatbread to grill. Close lid. Grill for 4 minutes, or until cheese melts.
Barbecue Chicken Flatbread Pizza
Thin Crust Egg, Sausage and Pepper Arugula Mushroom Flatbread Breakfast Pizza Pizza
1 Flatout Flatbread Artisan Thin Pizza Crust 1/2 cup cheddar cheese 2 eggs, lightly scrambled 3 ounces sausage, cooked and crumbled 2 ounces yellow peppers, diced 2 ounces red peppers, diced Heat oven to 375 F. Place flatbread on cookie sheet. Bake for 2 minutes. Remove from oven. Top flatbread with cheese, scrambled egg, sausage and peppers. Return to oven and bake 4 more minutes, or until cheese melts. Grilling method: Heat grill to 375 F. Pre-bake flatbread on grill for 1-2 minutes. Remove from grill. Top flatbread with cheese, scrambled egg, sausage and peppers. Return to grill. Close lid. Grill 4 more minutes, or until cheese melts.
1 Flatout Flatbread 1/2 cup mushrooms, cooked 1/2 cup arugula 6 grape tomatoes 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated 1 1/2 teaspoons fat-free balsamic vinegar Heat grill or oven to 375 F. Pre-bake flatbread for 2 minutes. Remove. Warm mushrooms in microwave or pan. Top flatbread with arugula, tomatoes and mushrooms. Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Cut into slices.
Recipe created by Mitzi Dulan, RD non-stick baking spray 2 Flatout Flatbreads 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 6 ounces grilled chicken breast, torn into pieces 1 tablespoon red onion, diced 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped Heat oven to 400 F. Spray large baking sheet with non-stick baking spray. Place flatbreads on baking sheet. On each flatbread, evenly spread 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Sprinkle both cheeses over flatbreads. Mix remaining barbecue sauce with grilled chicken and place on pizzas. Top with diced onion. Bake 5 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro on top and serve.
The Summation Weekly PUBLIC NOTICES Legals Notice of Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA FIRST FEDERAL BANK, a federal savings bank, Plaintiff, V. LAURIE ANNE CORLEY, also known as LAURIE A. CORLEY, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LAURIE ANNE CORLEY, FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, Defendants. CASE NO. 2015-CA-000510 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DONALD SPENCER, Clerk of the above named Court, will on the 9th day of February, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, at www.santarosa.realforeclose. com in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described real property situate in the County of Santa Rosa, State of Florida, to-wit: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEASET QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 29 WEST, SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA: THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 864.7 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGININING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 89 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST 211.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 205 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 19 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 211.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 205 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in a case pending in said Court, the style of which is listed above. At the time of sale, the successful high bidder, other than the plaintiff, shall post with the Clerk a deposit equal to five percent (5%) of the final bid. The balance of the final bid shall be paid to the Clerk no later than 3:00 p.m. CT the same business day. The successful high bid shall be exclusive of the Clerk’s registry fee and documentary stamps on the Certificate of Title. In the event of a third party successful bid, the third party successful bidder shall pay, in addition to the bid amount, the Clerk’s registry fee and any and all documentary stamps on the Certificate of Title. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale (if any), other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Court Administration, ADA Liaison Santa Rosa County 6865 Caroline Street Milton, FL 32570 Phone(850) 623-3159, Fax (850) 983-0602 ADA.SantaRosa@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. Dated this 6th day of January, 2016. T. A. BOROWSKI, JR. Florida Bar No. 843393 ted@borowski-traylor.com DARRYL STEVE TRAYLOR, JR. Florida Bar No. 75981 steve@borowski-traylor.com LOUIS E. HARPER, III Florida Bar No. 97318 boharper@borowski-traylor.com Borowski & Traylor, P.A. 25 W. Cedar Street, Suite 525 (32502) P.O. Box 12651 Pensacola, FL 32591-2651 (850) 429-2027(850) 429-7465 Fax Attorneys for First Federal Bank 2wr1/13-1/20NOS
Notice of Foreclosure Sale by Clerk of Circuit Court NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, will on January 21, 2016, at 11:00 a.m at www.escambia.realforeclose.com, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes offer for sale, and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder, the following described real and personal property situated in Escambia County, Florida: See attached Exhibit A and
Exhibit B EXHIBIT A THE EAST 35 FEET OF LOTS 7, 8 , 9 AND 10 AND THE NORTH 122 FEET OF LOTS 11 AND 12, IN BLOCK 144 OF THE WEST KING TRACT IN THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO MAP OF SAID CITY COPYRIGHTED BY THOMAS C. WATSON IN 1906. LOTS 13, 14, 15 AND 16, BLOCK 144, WEST KING TRACT, CITY OF PENSACOLA, ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO MAP OF SAID CITY COPYRIGHTED BY THOMAS C. WATSON IN THE YEAR 1906, LESS THE PORTION OF SAID LOTS 13 AND 14 CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 14, 1952 AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 35, PAGE 333, OF THE RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY AND LESS THE PORTION OF SAID LOTS 15 AND 16 ACQUIRED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS PARCEL NO. 135 IN CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS HELD IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN CASE NO. 37908 (PROGRESS DOCKET 29, PAGE 152, OF THE RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY). EXHIBIT B (1) Each and every tenement, hereditament, easement, right, power, privilege, immunity and appurtenance there unto belonging or in anywise appertaining, and any and all reversions, remainders, estates, rights, title, interests and claims of Steven and Deanna Root whatsoever in law as well as in equity in and to all or any part of the real property, any and all buildings and other improvements located on any part thereof (the “Improvements”) and any fixtures located on the real property or affixed to the Improvements (the “Fixtures”); (2) All rights-of-way, streets, alleys, passages, riparian and littoral rights, waters, water courses, sewer rights, rights, liberties, privileges, tenements, hereditaments, easements, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any way appertaining, owned by Steven and Deanna Root, and including all rights of ingress and egress to and from the real property and all adjoining property, together with the reversion or reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof; and (3) All machinery, apparatus, equipment, fittings, and fixtures, whether actually or constructively attached to the real property, and all building materials of every kind and nature, and all trade, domestic, and ornamental fixtures and all personal property located in, upon, over, or under the real property or any part thereof on or off-site benefiting the real property and used or usable or intended to be used in connection with any operation of the real property, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing: all heating, air-conditioning, lighting, incinerating, and power equipment; all engines, compressors, pipes, pumps, tanks, motors, conduits and switchboards; all plumbing, lifting, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, refrigerating, ventilating, and communications apparatus; all boilers, furnaces, oil burners, vacuum cleaning systems, elevators, and escalators; all built-in stoves, ovens, ranges, disposal units, dishwashers, water heaters, exhaust systems, refrigerators, cabinets, and partitions; all rugs and carpets; laundry equipment; together with all contract rights to acquire any of the foregoing and all deposits and payments made under contracts for the acquisition of same; together with all additions and accessions thereto and replacements thereof and proceeds therefrom; and (4) All leases, rents, issues, profits, royalties, income and other benefits derived from the real property and the improvements thereon (collectively the “Rents”), subject to the right, power and authority hereinafter given to Steven and Deanna Root to collect and apply such Rents, and the proceeds from any insurance or condemnation award relating to the real property and the Improvements; and (5) All insurance policies and proceeds and all condemnation proceeds, awards, damages and claims relating to or derived from the property described above; and (6) All licenses, permits, approvals, certificates and agreements with or from all boards, agencies, departments, governmental or otherwise, relating directly or indirectly to the lease, use, construction, operation and maintenance of all or any portion of the real property or improvements thereon, whether issued or executed, including without limitation all building permits, stormwater permits, water distribution permits, DRI, Department of Transportation permits, sewage collection system permits, utility service agreements, approvals, environmental and wet lands permits and concurrency approvals and permits; and (7) All contracts, subcontracts, agreements, service agreements, warranties, purchase orders, plans, drawings, surveys, reports, and specifications that have been executed or prepared by or on behalf of Steven and Deanna Root, or that have been assigned to Steven and Deanna Root, in connection with the lease, use, operation and maintenance of all or any portion of the real property, or the construction or development of improvements on all or any portion of the real property, including without limitation all contracts with general contrac-
Legals tors, subcontractors, material suppliers, laborers, architects, engineers and surveyors; and (8) All contracts and agreements that have been executed by or on behalf of Steven and Deanna Root in connection with the sale, transfer, conveyance, or lease of any lot or portion of all or any portion of the real property and/or improvements thereon, together with deposits and letters of credit issued to Steven and Deanna Root, security or otherwise, paid to Steven and Deanna Root in connection therewith and together with all monies to be paid to Steven and Deanna Root in connection therewith, together with all proceeds thereof; and (9) All documents, instruments, covenants, restrictions, declarations, property owner association documents, property owner associations articles of incorporation and by-laws which have been executed by or on behalf of Steven and Deanna Root or which have been assigned to Steven and Deanna Root in connection with the use, operation, maintenance or development of all or any portion of the real property or the improvements thereon or which benefit Steven and Deanna Root or all or any portion of the real property or the improvements thereon; and (10) All proceeds, products, replacements, additions, substitutions, renewals and accessions of any of the foregoing items. pursuant to the Summary and Default Final Judgment in Foreclosure entered in a case pending in said Court, the style of which is RH FUND X, LLC, Plaintiff,
vs. STEVEN E. ROOT, DEANNA K. ROOT, REGIONS BANK, and B & E HOLDINGS, LLC, Defendants. and the docket number of which is 2015 CA 000881. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim with the clerk of the court within 60 days after the sale. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Sheila Sims, 190 Governmental Center, 5th Floor, Pensacola, FL (850) 595-4400 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and the official seal of this Honorable Court this 23 day of December, 2015. PAMELA CHILDERS Clerk of the Circuit Court [SEAL OF THE COURT] Melissa Holley Painter, Esq. Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse 125 W. Romana St., Suite 800 (32502) Post Office Box 13010 Pensacola, FL 32591 (mpainter@cphlaw.com; ldunlap@ cphlaw.com; vhoyt@cphlaw.com) Attorneys for Plaintiff 2wr1/6-1/13NOFS
Notice to Creditors IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF PATRICK O’NEAL WILCOX, Deceased. File No.: 2015 CP 445 Division D NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Patrick O’Neal Wilcox, deceased, whose date of death was August 27, 2015, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 6865 Caroline Street, Milton, FL 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.
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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 January 6, 2016. Personal Representative: Timothy Donohue 3993 Crystal Lake Drive Chipley, Florida 32428 Attorney for Person Representative: Jason A. Waddell Attorney Florida Bar Number: 529362 Waddell & Waddell, P.A. 1108-A North 12th Avenue Pensacola, FL 32501 Telephone: (850) 434-8500 Fax: (850) 434-0971 E-Mail: Jason@ourfamilyattorney.com Secondary: Connie@ourfamilyattorney. com 2wr1/6-1/13NTC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AN FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, 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 January 6, 2016. Personal Representative: Maria Gidget Mott Attorney for Personal Representative: CHARLES P. HOSKIN, ESQUIRE Emmanuel Sheppard and Condon 30 South Spring Street Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 433-6581 E-Mail: choskin@esclaw.com Florida Bar No. 364401 2wr1/6-1/13/16NTC
IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD RICHARD AHRENS Deceased. CASE NO.: 2015 CP 1639 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of DONALD RICHARD AHRENS, deceased, whose date of death was January 30, 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 representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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 January 13, 2016. Personal Representative: Donald E. Brown, Sr. 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 (850) 434-3822 – Fax 2wr1/13-1/20NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF LINDA FAY JEFFERSON FILE NO.: 2015 CP 1589 DIVISION: A NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of LINDA FAY JEFFERSON, deceased, File Number 2015-CP-1589, by the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502; that the decedent’s date of death was May 31, 2015; that the total value of the estate is $9,323.48 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name: Marla Gidget Mott Address: 4276 Walden Way Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands
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Notice of Rescheduled Foreclosure Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA HANCOCK BANK, Plaintiff, v. CHARLES P. YELTON; DEANA L. YELTON; and STONEBROOK VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Defendants. CASE NO.: 2014 CA 000287 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Donald C. Spencer, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Santa Rosa County, Florida, will on the 18th day of February, 2016, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. (CST), at www.santarosa.realforeclose.com, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in the County of Santa Rosa, State of Florida, to-wit: Lot 8, Block N of Stonebrook Village Phase 5, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book F, Page(s) 24, of the Public Records of Santa Rosa County, Florida pursuant to the final judgment entered in a case pending in said Court, the style of which is listed above. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact: Court Administration, ADA Liaison, Santa Rosa County, 6865 Caroline Street, Milton, FL, 32570; Phone (850) 623-3159; Fax (850) 9830602; ADA.SantaRosa@flcourts1.gov at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired; call 711. Dated this 8th day of January, 2016. Matthew C. Hoffman, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 0652164 mhoffman@carverdarden.com 801 W. Romana Street-Suite A Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 266-2300 Attorneys for Plaintiff, Hancock Bank 2wr1/13-1/20NOF
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