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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Belvedere fails to circumvent ‘pending’ moratorium Judge denies fuel farm company’s request for an injunction to force the county to process its site plan. PAGE 5A

‘This is a 30year project’ Avalon Park Daytona Beach’s development proposal reduced by over 2,000 homes.

PAGE 4A INSIDE WITHOUT CAUSE

Volusia County School Board tables policy amendment that would allow random searches on students.

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TRANSPARENCY

How do local elected officials feel about the new financial disclosure requirements?

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BREEZING TO TITLE Seabreeze girls win district soccer championships.

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LEGAL FEES DISPUTE Belvedere Terminals argues that the city’s decision to split legal costs with S.R. Perrott over fuel farm battle was a violation of the Sunshine Law. PAGE 2A

ELECTIONS 2024

Ormond Beach City Commissioner Lori Tolland files for reelection.

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FIVE QUALIFIERS

Don Grindle hands Eva Connors McMullin, of S.R. Perrott, the gavel during the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce annual installation banquet, almost 40 years to the day her mother was installed as president. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

Today’s business leaders

Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce installs Eva Connors McMullin as its 2024 chair during annual installation banquet on Thursday, Jan. 25. PAGE 3A

Live, laugh, love

Girls weightlifters from FPC, Matanzas, Seabreeze and Mainland move on to regionals.

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Halifax Repertory Theatre to present musical comedy about relationships.

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PEDESTRIAN KILLED

A 71-year-old woman died Monday after she was hit by a car while crossing A1A. PAGE 2A

INDEX

Business....................PAGE 10A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cavaliere....................PAGE 12A Comics ....................... PAGE 6B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 12A Public Notices...........PAGE 10B Sports......................... PAGE 3B Real Estate................PAGE 14A

Cheering for the title Sandcrab cheerleaders are statebound. PAGE 4B The Seabreeze small coed cheerleeding squad competes at the State Region 2 meet. Photo by Michele Meyers

Chili Champs Current and retired first responders serve up their fare at Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge.

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024

CITY WATCH

JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

Tattersal, Fountain View on Feb. 8 agenda

Two preliminary plats and a land development code amendment are on the agenda for the Ormond Beac Planning Board’s meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the City Commission chambers.

The first preliminary plat on the agenda is for the first phase of Tattersall, a 129-lot subdivision to be constructed on about 84 acres at the intersection of North Tymber Creek Road and Airport Road, near Pathways Elementary.

The first phase will consist of 75 lots.

The second preliminary plat on the agenda is for phase 1C of Fountain View, a subdivision that will form part of Plantation Oaks, east of I-95 and west of Plantation Oaks Boulevard. This phase will include 141 single-family lots on about 90 acres.

The ldc amendment to be considered by the Planning Board involves rear yard setbacks in the R-4 “Single-family cluster and townhouse” zoning district.

As the LDC amendment will include additional zoning districts that require more advertisement, the board is not required to take action on this item, according to the agenda.

City is splitting legal fees in fuel farm dispute The city of Ormond Beach agreed to split legal fees with S.R. Perrott in the company’s challenge of an air construction permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to Belvedere Terminals.

After discovering this in a public records request, Belvedere Terminals public relations team alluded that this cost sharing agreement for the legal fees — estimated at $200,000, according to a Dec. 4, 2023 email — was a violation of the Sunshine Law. “Reviewing City Council [sic] meeting footage shows that the Council discusses working with Carlton Fields (law firm) but does not have a record of a vote to authorize the commitment of over $100,000 (with no upper limit) in legal fees by the city of Ormond Beach to join the S.R. Perrott litigation,” an email to the Observer from a company’s spokesperson stated.

Additionally, a city Facebook post from Sept. 28, 2023, the email continued, stated that the city attorney and his legal team were actively supporting S.R. Perrott in its pursuit to revoke the air permit and stop the construction of the fuel farm. But, it didn’t a mention a contract.

“Questions for the City of Ormond Beach would include: Did the City’s signing of a contract with S.R. Perrott for legal fees of more than $100,000 violate the Florida Sunshine Law?” the email states.

City Attorney Randy Hayes said the Sunshine Law isn’t applicable.

“The Carlton Fields law firm was retained to represent legitimate public interests of the city (and residents) in accordance with the authority provided in the city charter, and in accordance with the direction of the City Commission in response to the overwhelming opposition by

our residents to the inherently dangerous fuel farm proposed by Belvedere,” Hayes wrote in an email to the Observer.

On Sept. 6, 2023, the commission directed the city manager and city attorney to take all necessary action to oppose the fuel farm — that included retaining legal services, Hayes said. The city charter states that commission approval is not required for him to do so.

“The city and S.R. Perrott have a shared common interest in opposing the proposed fuel farm, and it serves a legitimate public purpose to share resources with the law firm that represents the common interests of both parties,” he said. “S.R. Perrott’s participation reduces the amount the city would otherwise pay.”

Still, Belvedere Terminals’ spokesperson questioned whether the shared cost of the legal fees was included in his office’s annual budget, and if so, how an unlimited expense could be part of such a document. And, if a directive to take “all necessary action” was sufficient to abide by state laws.

“The Attorney General’s ‘Government in the Sunshine’ manual does not seem to include an ‘exception’ from the Sunshine laws for city directives that include the terms “all necessary action,’” Belvedere’s spokesperson said.

And in response to Hayes saying the project should be relocated to resolve the ongoing conflict, Belvedere said it “has agreed to meet with any entity to review other possible locations for their operation in the area, while continuing to advocate for the protection of their private property rights, which should never be arbitrarily rejected by a government body when they followed the rules and the laws surrounding per-

On Sept. 6, 2023, the City Commission directed the city manager and attorney to take all necessary action to oppose the fuel farm. File photo by Brian McMillan

mitting, applications and development.”

Hayes said that the questions raised by Belvedere Terminals through its PR firm and lawyers shows the company’s “real concern”: the heightened public interest and concern about the construction of a fuel farm in close proximity to neighborhoods, businesses and the Ormond Beach Sports Complex.

“The inherently dangerous use of the property at 874 Hull Road as a fuel farm will have a direct and immediate impact on the health, safety, and welfare of all residents, including corporate residents,” Hayes said. “Ormond Beach (and Volusia County) officials have a legitimate public interest in taking all reasonable and necessary action to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all residents. There is a public obligation to do so.”

Residents have demanded the city and county take action to oppose the fuel farm project, Hayes added, calling it the “single-most serious public issue our residents and city officials have faced, ever.”

“There is no — in my mind — no sufficient evidence that proves that they are effective. In fact, what is consistently said is that random searches can be very disruptive.”

School Board member Carl Persis on randomized search policy. See Page 5A

Pedestrian dies after A1A crash A 71-year-old woman died after she was hit by a car while crossing A1A on Monday, Jan. 29, Ormond Beach Police reported.

The woman was crossing the street at 100 S. Atlantic Ave. at around 6:42 p.m. to her family’s condominium when she was struck by an SUV, according to a press release. The woman, who was not using a crosswalk, had paused at the median before walking east across A1A’s northbound travel lanes when she was struck.

“We urge the public to prioritize their safety by using designated crosswalks, staying visible, obeying traffic signals and exercising caution — especially in high-traffic areas,” OBPD stated.

First responders recognized

Members from the Ormond Beach Police Department and the Ormond Beach Fire Department were recently recognized by the Daytona Beach Police Department for their emergency aid during a shooting incident at Adventhealth Daytona Beach last year, according to a Facebook post.

In January 2023, a 76-yearold woman was arrested after police reported she shot and killed her terminally-ill husband at the hospital.

Among those recognized for responding to the incident were OBFD Capt. Joe Dupree, firefighters Robert Zalewski and Robert Durham, Police Chief Jesse Godfrey, Capt.

Chris Roos, Lt. Michelle Willis, Sgt. Jay Brennan, Cpl. David Lank and Officers Lauren Matero, Jeremy Cline, Erik Sargent and Tristen Ogle.

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024

2024 BOARD Meet the 2024 Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce board. Photos by Jarleene Almenas

Installed and in place Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce installs Eva Connors McMullin as 2024 chair

JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

After Eva Connors McMullin was installed as the new chair for the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Jan. 25, she showed a photo from 1984 on the screens of the ballroom.

The photo showed her mother, Michelle Connors, being installed as president of the chamber, almost 40 years to the day McMullin accepted the gavel herself.

“I’m thrilled to follow in her footsteps,” said McMullin, assistant general manager of S.R. Perrott, a beverage distributing company based in Ormond Beach. “I look forward to collaborating with all of you to promote the growth and success of our local businesses and I believe that by working together, we can achieve great things for our community.”

McMullin was passed the gavel by the chamber’s 2022 chair Don Grindle. She was elected as the incoming chair last year, but stepped up to the position early due to the departure of the board’s 2023 chair last fall. Her work with the chamber — engagement with its finance, government affairs and workforce committees — as well as her community involvement led to the chamber presenting her with the 2023 leadership award at the chamber’s annual installation banquet, held at the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach. ”Eva exemplifies all the qualities of an excellent leader,” said Erick Palacios, the chamber’s 2025 chair elect.

“Strategic vision, collaboration, relationship building, governance, decision-making, and conflict resolution and adaptability.”

Debbie Cotton, Ambassador of the Year Carlene Despard and Erick Palacios.

AND THE AWARD GOES TO...

Three other citizens were recognized at the chamber’s installation banquets with awards for their community advocacy.

The recipients were: Partington award: Jeff Gilster, manager of Global Homes Volunteer of the Year: Diane Larsen, assistant vice president of real estate at The Root Company Ambassador of the Year: Carlene Despard, branch manager at Ameris Bank

HONING IN ON THE STRATEGIC PLAN

Chamber CEO and President Debbie Cotton said 2023 was an interesting year.

The chamber focused on its four priorities of its 2022-2025 strategic plan: membership development and engagement, advocacy development, event development and workforce education development.

Chamber ambassadors visited an average of 600 new and existing businesses throughout the year and the chamber gained 102 members, with a retention rate of 80%.

But, the chamber also saw some businesses close, sell or merge this year.

“It’s not just Ormond Beach — it’s really countywide,” Cotton said. “...

More than actually any of us have seen in our tenure in the industry.”

So better communication, Cotton said, was a focus.

The chamber launched its new

website this month after spending much of 2023 working on it. The chamber also created a workforce committee and started the conversation on how the chamber can work with community partners to develop local talent.

At the banquet, the chamber raised $5,000 for its scholarships program.

“We remain focused on missiondriven events for the chamber and continue to audit each one of them to make sure we are meeting those goals,” Cotton said. “We want to give quality, not quantity.”

Additionally, the chamber’s government affairs committee took positions on two key issues: supporting the dog-friendly beach pilot program in Ormond Beach and voicing “a strong opposition” to Belvedere Terminals’ proposed fuel farm project at 874 Hull Road.

TAKING ACTION

Ormond Beach Mayor Bill Partington presented McMullin with her leadership award, saying her contributions to the community have been “both profound and inspiring.”

“As an Ormond Beach native, her dedication to this city is woven into the very fabric of her being,” Partington said. “Through her involvement in numerous community and charity events, Eva has truly demonstrated an unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of those around her. But perhaps what stands out most is Eva’s role in the fight against the Belvedere fuel farm proposal.”

S.R. Perrott, located at 1280 U.S. 1, abuts the property at 874 Hull Road in unincorporated Volusia County where Belvedere Terminals seeks to construct a fuel terminal. The proposal has been met with opposition from the community, city and county

THE 2024 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE ORMOND BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS Chairwoman: Eva Connors McMullin 2025 Chair-elect: Erick Palacios Treasurer: James Jiloty Vice chair of membership: Robert Macklin Vice chair of economic prosperity: Diane Larsen Vice chair of community events: Thomas Caffrey Vice chair of community programs: Michelle Caudell THE 2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS Dr. Huda Aljonaidy Marge Allison Meagan Arrington Dennis Casey Cory Domayer Jami Gallegos Joni Hunt Luke Kilic Vinod Sagrani Jeffrey Serle Jeff Strcula Sherryl Weems

Kelly Parsons Kwiatek sings the national anthem

officials, and has led to a lawsuit between the company and Volusia County. Meanwhile, S.R. Perrott is challenging the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s issuance of an air construction permit to the company, citing insufficient public notice. A judge is expected to rule in S.R. Perrott’s petition in February.

“This action highlighted the company’s commitment to our community welfare, and positioned it at the forefront of the opposition, with Eva leading the charge to do anything she could to protect the children, families and local businesses of our city from this impending danger,” Partington said. “... Your efforts will be felt for generations to come.”

“I look forward to collaborating with all of you to promote the growth and success of our local businesses and I believe that by working together, we can achieve great things for our community.”

Eva Connors McMullin

Jeff Gilster accepts the Partington award from Debbie Cotton, president and CEO of the chamber,

Erick Palacios, Debbie Cotton, Don Young, Stefanie Ryan and Don Grindle.

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Avalon Park Daytona Beach’s proposal reduced by over 2,000 homes The developers are proposing to build 7,878 homes instead of 10,000.

JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

Avalon Park Daytona Beach has become synonymous with the construction of 10,000 homes on the outskirts of the city of Ormond Beach.

But its developers have now reduced the scope of the residential development proposed for the 3,000 acres of land located west of I-95 and south of State Road 30 near Breakaway Trails. Instead of 10,000 homes, the development is aiming to construct 7,878, composed of both single-family and multi-family units, said Jeff Fuqua, a partner in the Avalon Park development.

That’s the longterm plan. The first phase of the development, Fuqua said, consists of 1,609 residential units and 90,000 square feet of commercial development on 783 acres.

“This is a 30-year project,” Fuqua said. “We’re starting with 90,000 square feet of commercial and 1,609 residential units — that’s not much bigger than a lot of other developments going on around the area. It’s just that we happen to own a lot more land, but those other developments have land next to it that somebody is going to develop.”

Avalon Park Group, whose CEO is Swiss national investment banker Beat Kahli, is tentatively eyeing a 2025 start to constructing the first phase of the project.

And the roads needed to navigate the development — aimed at also mitigating traffic impacts — will be built concurrently with the first phase, Fuqua said.

Extending Tymber Creek Road north of Margaritaville Avenue to West Granada Boulevard across from Breakaway Trail, creating access to LPGA Boulevard, is at the top of the infrastructure to-do list.

“The goal is you construct enough additional transportation network

to minimize or diminish any impact on other people,” he said. “We have a model which purports to show that.”

10,000 WAS ALWAYS ‘TOO MUCH’

Avalon Park Group is seeking to present a development plan that doesn’t stray from its existing comprehensive plan entitlements with the city of Daytona Beach.

The land, formerly owned by Minto Communities, is currently permitted by the city of Daytona Beach to construct 3,250 homes and 200,000 square feet of commercial.

The developers’ transportation model, Fuqua said, will only support 7,878 homes and one million square feet of commercial.

“We’re very comfortable with that,” Fuqua said. “We’re intending to try and make it similar to Avalon [Park] Orlando ... dense to the point that the town center is walkable and we provide a lot of services, not just for the people in our community, but for adjacent communities, without having to deal with 95, which we think is a huge opportunity.”

The reduction from 10,000 homes is a step in the right direction, said Ormond Beach Mayor Bill Partington. But, it still will be the largest master-planned community in the Volusia-Flagler area.

“Ten-thousand homes was always too much,” Partington said. “Seventy-eight hundred is better, but it still far exceeds the current allowable density of 3,250.”

Phasing will be critical, he added.

“If it’s going to happen over 30 years, once the initial couple of phases occur ... if it’s working well, I think it will change people’s perception of the project and become more acceptable,” Partington said. “If there’s problems, it’s probably going to have the opposite effect and slow things down — make people fight harder against any increase in numbers.”

It’s a project that has well-respected developers behind it and Partington said he’s certain Fuqua and Kahli are both capable of funding and seeing the development to completion.

“I think it’s imperative that we

continue to work with them,” he said.

“I think they’re well aware of our concerns and our residents’ desires — what they want to see, what their fears are — and I think they’re willing to address those. That’s going to be critical moving forward.”

Avalon Park Daytona Beach is now slated to be made up of 7,878 homes, composed of both single-family and multi-family units. Map courtesy of Avalon Park Group

TRANSPORTATION PLAN

Extending Hand Avenue across I-95 is another road improvement Avalon Park Group is hoping to help bring to fruition.

“We don’t plan to build it, we want to help facilitate the building of it,” Fuqua said.

Avalon Park Group already has the majority of the rights of way needed to construct the extension. Volusia County also owns a portion of the right of way. But help is needed to construct the extension over the Tomoka River and I-95.

Fuqua said Avalon Park Group plans to design and permit the extension so the engineering plans are finished.

“That’s way, way, way further down the road, and by the time all of this comes together, we will be able to do it, I’m confident of that,” Fuqua said.

Transportation consultant, Maryam Ghyabi, CEO of Ghyabi Consulting and Management, hasn’t seen Avalon Park Daytona Beach’s transportation plan, but she has spoken with the developers. And she still has concerns — mainly surrounding the funding and construction schedules for the road improvements Avalon Park Group is proposing.

“Let’s say you come up with a transportation plan, if you don’t have construction plans, you can’t really use that when you calculate your science,” Ghyabi said.

Meaning, you can’t point to a Hand Avenue extension — which will carry a “pretty hefty” cost, she said — or connections to an already traffic burdened LPGA Boulevard as transportation solutions without a construction schedule attached to it, she said.

“I think [the developers] want to do good,” Ghyabi said. “I think they mean well, but you can’t really use

roads to say, I cover my impact of this 100 or 1,000 homes until you have a construction date and funding with it.”

LPGA Boulevard is overcapacity, Ghyabi said, and the future improvements that are coming to that road shouldn’t be used in Avalon Park’s traffic calculations because they haven’t been built yet.

When you look at the overall traffic patterns, it’s evident that Granada Boulevard cannot handle the impact that Avalon Park Daytona Beach could bring, Partington said.

“Something has to be done to provide some alternate routes for people just to solve or ameliorate the traffic situation,” he said.

It boils down to concurrency with the infrastructure, Partington added. Infrastructure needs to be in place at the same time, or prior to, construction of homes. That’s the city’s primary timing concern.

‘SOMEBODY WILL PROVIDE’

Who will be providing water and sewer to Avalon Park Group?

Based on a 2006 comprehensive settlement agreement between the city of Ormond Beach and the city of Daytona Beach, Ormond is supposed to sell utilities at a wholesale price to Daytona to service the development, with Daytona reselling the utilities to Avalon Park at a retail price.

“What it appears is that Daytona Beach is desperate to find a way out of [the agreement] so that they can control the growth and basically, not have to negotiate or work with us,” Partington said. “Our position is,

that’s our utility service area. It is a matter a law. It’s been in existence for many years and the court-ordered settlement agreement recognizes that.”

Some residents believe Ormond Beach should opt out of providing utilities to Avalon Park Daytona Beach, but Partington said he’d be concerned that by doing that, the city would be giving Daytona Beach the leeway it seeks.

“Then they could just ramp up the west side of 95 there exactly as they did along LPGA, and I think that’s something that nobody wants to see,” Partington said.

The property will be developed at some point in time, he added, and that’s where the need remains for cooperative planning between the cities and the developer.

“Everybody has different interests and wants and needs, and so trying to negotiate and balance all those is the tough part of cooperative planning, but we owe it to our residents to get it right and make sure we have a quality area for, not only the people who are here now, but the people that’ll be here in 10, 20 or 30 years,” Partington said.

The utilities agreement is between the cities, Fuqua said. While Avalon Park Group is a beneficiary of it, it’s not party to it.

“The only thing I know is that both cities have a utility department,” Fuqua said. “... The agreement says that somebody will provide, so I think we can make the assumption that eventually, you’ll get something from somebody.”

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School Board tables policy that would allow random searches on students The amendments to the student code of conduct states visitors and students may be subject to random searches without cause.

JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

Following concerns by parents, a policy change that would allow random searches of students and visitors to Volusia County Schools using metal detectors was tabled by the School Board on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

The policy, part of the district’s student code of conduct, was advertised by the district to add a clause stating “all visitors to Volusia County School sites or events are on notice that searches may be conducted at random and without cause by the site administrator. Furthermore, the use

of an electronic device may be utilized to assist with the search.”

The amendment was last discussed by the board at its Dec. 12, 2023, meeting. It was unanimously approved to be advertised.

“There are too many questions,” Moms for Liberty Volusia Chapter Chair Jenifer Kelly said. “What does random searches without cause for all visitors using metal detectors look like? What impacts will this have on students? Is this constitutional?”

Another parent, Jeff Miller, said that if the board approved the amendment, it would be a violation of the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits “unreasonable searches and seizures” by government.

“At this point in time, what we’re noticing in Volusia County is you guys are setting up children to be put into the criminal system,” Miller said.

Volusia United Educators President Elizabeth Albert said the pro-

posed amendment has the potential to create “a culture of fear and intimidation” in schools.

“Have you stopped to consider the potential trauma that allowing random searches to children could potentially result in?” she said.

Volusia County School Board Attorney Aaron Wolfe said that the proposed amendment to the student code of conduct was constitutional and legal.

“The courts have uniformly recognized the need for randomized safety screenings as reasonable and necessary to further an important state interest in keeping schools safe from weapons,” Wolfe said.

In 1985, the Supreme Court ruled that school officials don’t need probable cause to search students — but they do need reasonable suspicions.

In the 2022-2023 school year, VCS reported 39 weapons were carried onto school campuses by students.

School Board member Ruben

Colon supported the amendment, citing it as another safety measure for students, and one that has been implemented in other school districts.

Other board members were wary about the way the proposed amendments were worded. School Board member Carl Persis said that, while he supported searching students when officials find they have reasonable suspicion to do so, he didn’t support random searches.

“There is no — in my mind — no sufficient evidence that proves that they are effective,” Persis said. “In fact, what is consistently said is that random searches can be very disruptive. They can take away staff time.

They obviously will interrupt learning time.”

The odds of doing a random search and catching a student with a weapon would be low, he added.

School Board member Anita Burnette said she had no issues with the

implementation of metal detectors — but she doesn’t like the way the policy was written.

“My biggest problem is the word ‘random search,’” she said. “I don’t understand why we can’t say, ‘Anybody stepping on property is potentially going to have to walk through a metal detector.’”

School Board Chair Jamie Haynes agreed that the language can be clearer — especially since the policy doesn’t address the fact that metal detectors are already in place at high schools for sporting events.

Board member Jessie Thompson said having a workshop on the topic would help them be better informed on the issue before voting.

“I think we should talk it out and get all the pros, all the cons — get everything out and get the language where we can all agree on it,” Thompson.

Judge denies Belvedere a temporary injunction for pending moratorium The judge also denied the county’s motion to disqualify GrayRobinson from representing Belvedere in its lawsuit against the county.

JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

Belvedere Terminals’ request for a temporary injunction aimed at forcing Volusia County to process its site plan application for a fuel farm near the city of Ormond Beach was denied by a judge on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Volusia County Circuit Judge Dennis Craig based his denial on his opinion that Belvedere Terminals’ legal representation failed to show

that the company’s site plan had a substantial likelihood of success on the merits, that the “pending” moratorium would cause irreparable harm, and that there was inadequate remedy at law.

“We’re pretty much at the beginning of the case,” Craig said. “Keep in mind that a temporary injunction is an extraordinary remedy, and given the fact that defense really wasn’t technically ex parte but really had a very short time to turn around and come to the hearing today, we had given the courtesy to the plaintiff to have this heard before Feb. 6.”

Belvedere Terminals attempted to submit a conceptual site plan application to Volusia County in December 2023, but the county refused to process it due to a pending moratorium on all development of properties zoned I-2 “heavy industrial,” leading Belvedere Terminals to file

suit against Volusia County on Jan. 2, alleging a “deliberate and concerted effort by the County Council to rob Belvedere of its property and constitutionally protected rights.”

Two days later on Jan. 4, the County Council was set to vote on the moratorium. The vote was postponed until Feb. 6.

Belvedere Terminals filed an ex parte motion (which doesn’t require all parties to be present) for temporary injunction on Jan. 22.

The motion asked the courts to hold the pending moratorium “invalid” and direct the county to process the fuel terminal’s site plan application.

The motion stated that the existing I-2 zoning classification is a matter of right and that the County Council is prohibited from interfering with the duties of county staff, according to the Volusia County Charter.

“Certain members of the County Commission [sic] have made multiple and semi-private comments making clear that they will stop at nothing to prevent the development of this project,” the motion by Belvedere Terminals stated. “Absent injunctive relief, the county will continue to refuse to review Belvedere’s properly submitted site plan application while the county prepares ex post facto ordinances to attempt to further and more permanently deprive Belvedere of its property and other constitutional rights.”

Volusia County was present at the hearing on Tuesday, having received notice of the hearing.

Deputy County Attorney Kevin Bledsoe said that the motion for a temporary injunction came before the county had a chance to respond to the lawsuit Belvedere Terminals filed.

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“We were just served two weeks ago,” Bledsoe said. “We do expect to prevail if this lawsuit goes to trial.”

Volusia County also filed a motion to disqualify law firm GrayRobinson from representing Belvedere Terminals in the lawsuit, citing a potential conflict of interest. GrayRobinson has served as the general counsel for the Volusia Growth Management Commission since 1986.

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Craig denied the county’s motion without prejudice. If the county can establish that the VGMC will play a role in the fuel farm issue, the county can submit a motion to revisit the issue.

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JAN. 19

ROCKY ROAD AHEAD 11:51 p.m. — first block of Ryder Drive, Palm Coast Assault on law enforcement. A Palm Coast woman threw rocks at Sheriff’s Office deputies after he told her she needed to file a civil complaint.

The woman, 27, called 911 to say that her ex-boyfriend had stolen two of her dogs. A deputy told her that, because she had previously given her ex-boyfriend permission to take the dogs, it was a civil matter.

As deputies were driving to the woman’s home, the suspect called 911 six more times, each time claiming she had a life-or-death emergency, and even said she needed medical attention, the report said.

When deputies arrived at her home, she told them she did not need medical attention. As the deputies were leaving, the woman picked up rocks from her garden and began throwing them at the deputies’ backs, the report said.She was arrested.

The Value Adjustment Board (VAB) meets each year to hear petitions and make decisions relating to property tax assessments, exemptions, classifications, and tax deferrals.

DRIVING WHILE DROWSY 1:28 a.m. — 800 block of Airport Road, Ormond Beach

DUI. Police arrested a 60-year-old Holly Hill man who crashed against a tree, many hours after taking a muscle relaxer.

The reporting officer found the man resting against the passenger side of his mustang upon arriving at the scene. The man attempted to stand up, according to the report, but fell back against the car once police approached.

The officer noted he was very unsteady on his feet throughout their conversation.

The man told police that he had been driving from his home to his workplace and that he’d had a muscle relaxer around 9 a.m. the day before prior to having a few slices of pepperoni pizza for breakfast. He said he didn’t eat or drink anything else for the rest of the day.

After failing a series of field sobriety exercises, police searched his car and found prescription drugs as well as one empty Four Loco can and three full cans of the alcohol — though the man passed his breath test.

He was taken to jail.

JAN. 23

LET ME BORROW THAT 12 a.m. — Intersection of U.S. Highway 17 and State Road 40 Grand theft. A 34-year-old Ormond Beach man was

arrested after he stole a sheriff’s office trailer, which had been parked near the intersection of State Road 40 and U.S. Highway 17.

The trailer was found attached to a pickup truck and a traffic stop was conducted at State Road 11 and Clifton Cemetery Road in DeLeon Springs, according to a police report.

The man said he was only borrowing the trailer and planned to return it once he was done with it.

He was taken to jail.

JAN. 28

NOT CHICKENING OUT 7:54 p.m. — 600 block of Ocean Shore Boulevard, Flagler Beach Trespass. A police officer was called to a restaurant and bar to trespass a woman who did not pay her $23 tab.

When the officer got to the restaurant, the woman was asking other customers to pay her bill, according to her arrest report. The officer issued her a trespass warning and escorted her off the premises.

Less than an hour later, the officer returned to the restaurant because the woman had returned. When the officer arrived, the woman was sitting by the restaurant’s fireplace asking people for money and eating chicken.

She was arrested and taken to jail.

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Zone 1 commissioner seeks reelection

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Ormond Beach City Commissioner Lori Tolland is running for reelection.

Tolland, who represents Zone 1 on the commission, filed to run for a second term in office on Jan. 23. A registered nurse, Tolland has lived in Ormond Beach since 1989 and served on the city’s Leisure Services Advisory Board for 22 years and the Ormond Beach Planning Board for six years before she was elected in 2022.

Tolland said she decided to run for reelection because she enjoys serving the residents

“My goal is always resolution of issues, which oftentimes is simply education.

I believe that advocacy for your constituents is the most important asset I can bring to the table.”

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and giving them a voice.

“My goal is always resolution of issues, which oftentimes is simply education,” Tolland said. “I believe that advocacy for your constituents is the most important asset I can bring to the table.”

Since being elected, Tolland said the City Commission has been tasked with dealing with some difficult issues: the threat of developing the Tymber Creek Apartments with a higher density under the Live Local Act, the threat of Avalon Park Daytona and the legal aspects of Ormond providing utilities; the development proposals for the former Tomoka Oaks golf course; the lawsuit between the city, Flagler County and Hunter’s Ridge; and Belvedere Terminals’ proposed fuel farm at 874 Hull Road.

The commission has never been more engaged, she added.

And while addressing all those issues, Tolland said, she said she believes commissioners shouldn’t forget about the “little things in the community” that bring positive change.

“It is a resident with an idea to build a park or trail,” she said. “It’s staff that finds ways

to bring additional services or celebrations to the community that we all enjoy. I am always available to our residents. I will always advocate and be a voice when needed and I would love the opportunity to continue the journey as city commissioner Zone 1.”

If elected, some of the initiatives she hopes to see through include establishing a park along North Beach Street on the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail, from Bailey Riverbridge Garden to the land at 56 N. Beach St., as well as improving connectivity in town through multimodal trails.

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On a walk, man attacked with knife The Palm Coast suspect, Eric Galdabini, was reportedly attempting to pick up the victim’s girlfriend.

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A 56-year-old Palm Coast man attacked another man with a knife on Jan. 25 after the suspect attempted to pick up the victim’s girlfriend.

Eric Galdabini was arrested later that day and has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

The victim sustained several cuts from Galdabini’s knife, but none of the wounds were

life threatening, according to a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office press release.

The victim and his girlfriend were out for a walk around 10 a.m. in the neighborhood on Barrister Lane when the attack happened. The victim’s girlfriend was trailing behind him when Galdabini drove up to her in his Jeep, slowed down and asked if she needed a ride.

The woman told FCSO deputies that he circled them in the neighborhood multiple times before she and her boyfriend both told him to leave, according to Galdabini’s arrest report. Galdabini then parked his Jeep and got out, rushing the victim and attempting to hit him.

The victim hit Galdabini

in self defense and attempted to bring Galdabini to the ground in a headlock when the 56-year-old began slashing at the victim with his knife, the report said. The victim then let Galdabini go and the suspect immediately fled the scene.

Deputies located Galdabini’s Jeep at Belle Terre and Pine Lakes parkways, and the man was arrested. A home surveillance camera recorded footage of the altercation and deputies found the bloody knife in Gladabini’s car, the press release said.

Galdabini is being held at the county jail on $40,000 bond. He was previously convicted of battery in 2010 in Volusia County.

In self defense, girl stabs attacker Tyland Chambers, 35, is facing child abuse, domestic battery and strangulation charges.

No charges against girl who protected mother.

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A 35-year-old attacked his girlfriend’s daughter and ended up in the hospital when the girl fought back and stabbed him with a pocket knife. He has been arrested.

The altercation occurred at the Econolodge and neighboring Circle K gas station on Kingswood Drive at 6:35 p.m. on Jan. 27. The suspect, Tyland Chambers, has been charged with domestic strangulation, child abuse and two other battery charges, according to Chambers’ arrest report.

Chambers, his girlfriend, and his girlfriend’s children have been living in hotel rooms since losing their home in September. The victim told Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies that Cham-

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Clayton received his undergraduate and law degrees from Stetson University. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1978 and was first elected as a circuit judge in 2002. He was reelected without opposition in 2008, 2014 and 2020. As a circuit judge, Clayton served in the Juvenile, Felony, and Probate/Guardianship divisions.

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bers had been physically abusive to her mother and herself before, and over the last several days had repeatedly yelled and threatened them over money, the arrest report said.

Chambers and the girl are the only two who work in the family, the report said. The girl told deputies that Chambers had been drinking more often recently and had argued about her needing to bring in more money to help pay for the Econolodge rooms.

She said Chambers had made multiple threats to kill her over the last several days.

Because of these threats, the girl said she had purchased a pocket knife earlier that day for protection, the report said.

That evening, the girl was invited to stay in a neighboring hotel room with a friend to get away from Chambers for the night. Chambers began arguing with the girl’s mother and throwing the girl’s belongings out of the hotel room while threatening to throw the girl over the balcony, the report said.

The girl said she went to gather a few of her belongings and that is when Chambers attacked her. Chambers

shoved the girl’s mother out of the way and chased the girl from the balcony, down the stairs and into the parking lot where he put her in a head lock, the report said.

The girl told deputies she felt like she couldn’t breathe so she grabbed the pocket knife from her belt loop and swung it blindly above her head, forcing Chambers to let her go.

From there she ran to the Circle K asking for help as Chambers followed her, leaving a blood trail from the Econolodge parking lot to the Circle K, the report said. Two witnesses separated the girl from Chambers while waiting for deputies to arrive.

The entire time Chambers threatened to kill her and the bystanders, even hitting one bystander in the face.

Chambers was taken to Halifax Hospital to treat the two wounds he received from the pocket knife, one on his upper right arm and one on his left hand. He was later arrested at the hospital and released to the Volusia County jail, the report said.

The girl is not facing any charges.

Jim in that he can now enjoy a well-earned retirement and focus his energies on personal pursuits,” Chief Judge Leah Case said in a press release.

“However, on the other hand, it’s a sad day for the Seventh Judicial Circuit and its citizens. We’re losing a jurist who approached the job as a true public servant, always willing to lend a hand or ear to a colleague, lawyer, or litigant.”

Clayton’s position will be filled by gubernatorial appointment.

30 years in prison.

On Feb. 21, 2023, Depa, 17 at the time, was arrested for attacking MHS paraprofessional Joan Naydich. Survelliance video of the incident showed Depa knocking Naydich unconscious, stomping on her and punching her repeatedly.

Depa’s sentencing was scheduled for Jan. 31, but has been delayed as the defense team asks for more time to prepare expert witnesses.

No new date has been set yet, but Depa’s lawyer, attorney Kurt Teifke, filed the motion to continue.

In the motion, Teifke states that the experts are booked through March at the earliest due to “their prior commitments to other attorneys litigating death penalty” cases.

The motion to continue the sentencing to a later date was filed on Jan. 19 and Perkins approved the request on Jan. 24.

Sentencing delayed for former Matanzas student who attacked para Sentencing for the former Matanzas High School student who attacked an MHS paraprofessional has been delayed, according to Flagler County court documents.

Brendan Depa, 18, entered an open plea last October to his charge of first-degree felony aggravated battery, leaving sentencing in the hands of Circuit Judge Terence Perkins. Depa is facing

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With the mayorship and two seats on the Flagler Beach City Commission up for election in 2024, former commissioner Ken Bryan said he had considered running again.

“Some of the people in the community said can you, you know, would you please come back to service,” Bryan said.

The deadline to register as a candidate for the March 27 election was Jan. 12, and just days before, Bryan said he was considering filling out the paperwork. He didn’t even mind having to pay the $750 fee, he said.

The decision came down to the new financial disclosure requirements.

“I looked at [the form] and I said, you got to be kidding me,” he said. “I was like, you know, this is just a little too intrusive. And I just find this to be more than transparency, it’s a total invasion of privacy.”

In 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 744, which requires municipal elected officials — like mayors and city council members and city commissioners — to file the Form 6 financial disclosure form with the Florida Commission on Ethics, disclosing an individual’s total net worth and personal assets that are over a fair market value of $1,000.

“I have tackle on my boat that cost over $1,000, each rod,” he said. “I’m not afraid to list stuff. But when you start getting into real personal items, over $1,000 … this is too intrusive.”

Previously, mayors and other municipal elected official were required to fill out Form 1, which only required the disclosure of assets over $10,000 and does not require an applicant to include his or her total net worth.

The bill went into effect on Jan. 1 and multiple city elected officials around the state resigned their positions.

Flagler Beach City Attorney Drew Smith said in the Jan. 11 commission meeting that he had received a general letter circulated by a South Florida law firm to municipalities about the Form 6 changes.

“Apparently, some of [the firm’s] larger city clients are considering — and actually, I think, beyond the consideration point — filing a lawsuit to challenge the Form 6 requirements,” Smith said.

The Flagler Beach City Commission agreed to have Smith follow up with the firm, but did not make any other commitments. Commission Chair Eric Cooley said the new Form 6 requirements could put elected officials at risk of being robbed.

“Stating the contents of your household good items, one could argue that that is that it poses a potential risk to yourself,” Cooley said.

The risk is ultimately the reason Bryan said he, after discussing the issue with his wife, ultimately decided not to run for a commission seat.

“Mainly because of the exposure,” he said. “This is public information to anybody in the world, you know, and there are a lot of wackos out there.”

State elected officials and county commissioners are already required to disclose that information. Palm Coast Vice Mayor Ed Danko said he would have had to fill out the same form regardless, since he is running for Flagler County Commission in November.

“I don’t quite understand why anybody would be resigning unless they have something they’re hiding,” Danko said. “I don’t have anything to hide.”

“I don’t think this is really worth it,” Bryan said. “My wife and I both agree that this is totally too intrusive, an overreach by the legislators.

And I’m not going to do it.”

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have a problem filling out the new requirements, even though it does require more detailed clerical work.

Alfin said he will file his Form 6 after he files his reelection paperwork. Once the Department of Ethics is through processing the form, Alfin said he plans to include the link to his form on his candidacy website.

Alfin said he believes the Form 6 is similar in intent to performing background checks on elected officials, an idea he floated last year.

“I think Form 6 is really along those same lines,” he said.

Bryan likewise said the issue is not transparency for him, but the overreach of legislators in Tallahassee that also poses a safety concern for him and his wife.

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In Ormond Beach, City Commissioners Susan Persis and Harold Briley both said they were fine with the new financial disclosure requirements, calling it a matter of transparency.

“I believe in full disclosure and transparency, but there’s some people that are more private and that bothers them,” Persis said. “So I think it’s just an individual decision, and if it’s something that you feel that strongly about, then you shouldn’t run because you don’t want to disclose any more information.”

County and state officials have been filling out the form for years, Briley said.

“It was probably just one of those things that eventually would get down to us,” he said.

Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin likewise said he did not

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Barnhill’s Cafe: breakfast, lunch in center of Flagler Beach The two-story restaurant next to the Gallery of Local Art offers crepes, smash burgers, crab cakes and beautiful views.

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Barnhill’s Cafe, Bar and Grille has been in the works for some time, owner Ted Barnhill says.

“We’ve talked about this for at least a minimum of 12 or 13 years,” he said. The two-story restaurant at 202 Central Ave., in Flagler Beach, had a soft opening on Jan. 19.

One of the impetuses was the city’s parking pool formula that provides parking exceptions for new development, but the overriding motivation, he said, was to provide a fine dining

experience in the center of town.

“We’ve always thought that a nice restaurant that offers an upscale environment in the center of Flagler Beach was a very good use for this particular spot,” said Barnhill, who owns many properties and businesses in the Flagler Beach area. His wife, Marge, runs the Gallery of Local Art next store. GOLA has artwork on display featuring about 80 artists.

“We’ve got beautiful woodwork inside,” Barnhill said of the cafe.

“Beautiful bars and an upstairs deck

that has tremendous views of the ocean and of Veterans Park,” Barnhill said.

The building, he said, was originally a 100-year-old house, which Barnhill refurbished and expanded.

The kitchen area was once Kokomo’s Cafe. They’ve been working on the project for four years, he said.

Barnhill’s has seating for 195 indoors and outside on the main and upper decks. For now, the restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, featuring a complete breakfast menu, sweet and savory crepes, crab cakes, smash burgers, sandwiches and salads.

“Barnhill’s smash burger is one of our top sellers,” said Manager Kelly Hornsby-Dyer. “Everybody loves it.”

Eventually, they want to add a dinner menu featuring steak and seafood.

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In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness month, Daytona Beach International Airport is partnering with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to fight human trafficking through the Blue Lightning Initiative program.

“Daytona Beach International Airport is proud to partner with the Blue Lightning Initiative to help in the fight against human trafficking,” Airport Director Karen Feaster said.

“Our employees and partners have undergone training to help identify indicators of human trafficking and are committed to the safety of the more than 700,000 passengers who travel through DAB each year.”

DAB official partnered with DHS and the U.S. Department of Transportation in November 2023, when employees of the airport, airlines and other airport tenants were trained on indicators of human trafficking.

If a passenger suspects a potential trafficking situation, they can contact an airline representative who will notify security. They can also call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at 1-888-373-7888, 24/7 and accessible to over 170 languages.

Joshua Elias, who works at GOLA and Barnhill’s Cafe with his aunt, Kelly Hornsby-Dyer, the restaurant’s manager

fast items and the best crabcakes in the area.

“After living in Washington, D.C., and visiting Baltimore many, many times — I still have a daughter who’s a professor at Johns Hopkins — we’re very fond of Baltimore crab cakes, and we produced one of the best if not the best crabcake in Flagler County,” he said.

Marge Barnhill said the walls of the spacious restaurant will feature a rotation of the gallery’s artwork, which will be on sale.

Ted Barnhill, 77, was born in Jacksonville and raised in Nashville. But his aunt, Edna Kendall, had a house in on A1A and North Third Street in Flagler Beach, and growing up, Barnhill spent his summers there.

Barnhill loves Flagler Beach and wants his new restaurant to be a focal point of the community. So far, the reviews have been good.

“We’ve been busy, and it’s been great,” Hornsby-Dyer said. “We’re so glad to see locals and out-oftowners.”

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“There’s no better way to get the energy flowing than with Pitbull performing our pre-race concert for the Daytona 500,” said Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher in the press release. “He’ll bring all the South Florida vibes and culture up here to put on quite the show for the 66th running of The Great American Race.”

Pitbull, whose legal name is Armando Christian Perez, joined Trackhouse Racing as a co-owner in 2021.

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Time running out for Beach Front Grille to buy property for $2.25 million Co-owners of the Beach Front Grille rent the property. They have until Jan. 31 to close the deal or hand over the keys.

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Beach Front Grille owner Jamie Bourdeau has announced the team is attempting to purchase the property. Bourdeau and Dudley Shaw, co-owners of the Grille, rent the Beach Front, located at 2444 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., in Flagler Beach.

That lot is owned by the local company Absente 5 LLC, according to the Flagler County Property Appraiser

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Bourdeau posted on the Beach Front’s Facebook page on Jan. 26 announcing he and Shaw entered into a mediated agreement to purchase Beach Front for $2.25 million in June. Their team has until Jan. 31 to close the deal, but as of Jan. 26 had only managed to secure $1.7 million.

“Just a little bit short of the needed funds to close,” the post said. “There have been and will continue to be heavy negotiations, texts and phone calls over the weekend to cross the finish line before Wednesday.”

A follow up post made around noon on Jan. 30 said “the outlook is looking good” for the Beach Front, though the team had not reached the total yet.

“Miracles do happen, and with

your prayers, we’re hopeful for good news,” the Jan. 30 post read. “Thank you for all of your love and support it means more than you’ll ever know.”

“If we do get it done, then no problem,” the post said. “If we don’t get it done then we hand over the keys and enjoy the memories we have had on what could be our final weekend.”

The Beach Front Grille opened in 2018, according to SunBiz, and has become one of Flagler Beach’s more popular restaurants. In March 2023, Bourdeau and Shaw opened Loopers Par & Grill together at the Palm Harbor Golf Course. The duo rent that location from the city of Palm Coast.

Later on in 2023, Bourdeau, in conjunction with Palm Coast businessman Joe Wright, also purchased and renovated the airport restaurant

BIZ BUZZ PHILANTHROPIC ADVERTISING GETS RESULTS FOR FLAGLER FREE CLINIC Thanks to an advertising donation from Bill Verhagen, of Innovative Financial Solutions, the Flagler Free Clinic saw results as it begins a marketing campain for new patients, volunteers and more financial supporters.

The half-page ad ran in the print edition of the Observer earlier in January. As a result, the number of new patients went up from an average of seven per week to 15 the next week, according to Executive Director Terri Belletto. A volunteer also went to the office and signed up, saying she saw the advertisement.

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Terri Belletto, executive director of the Flagler Free Clinic, said she saw the number of new weekly patients double, thanks to the philanthropic advertising by Bill Verhagen, of Innovative Financial Solutions. Photo by Brian McMillan

FLAGLER COUNTY LIBRARY SEEKS AUTHORS FOR ANNUAL ‘BOOK FEST’ Flagler County Public Library is making plans for its second annual Book

Fest on April 6 and is calling on authors, as well as book illustrators, and publishers to be part of the event.

“I find out every day about the phenomenal talent that is here in our local and neighboring communities and there is a great opportunity to showcase the work of these individuals, and

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to offer presentations and workshops to residents and visitors,” said Chief of Special Projects and Library Director Holly Albanese. “The turnout was tremendous last year, and I am looking forward to this year’s event.”

The Flagler County Book Fest will feature presentations, workshops, panel discussions, author signings, book sales, and a variety of activities for both children and adults. This will be a free event and open to the community from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday in April – April 6.

Participants will be asked to contribute to a workshop, class, or panel discussion. Those interested in showcasing their books can request an application at the Research Desk, or via email at grose@flaglercounty. gov. The deadline for applications is March 30.

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In preparation of possibly closing, Bourdeau wrote in the post that the larger events at Beach Front — Super Bowl, St. Patrick’s Day and the Golf Outing — were being moved to the Landing Strip. The smaller events will likely move to Loopers. Some of the Beach Front’s staff will move to the Landing Strip and Loopers, Bourdeau said in the post, but those locations are already fully staffed.

Customers with active gift cards were asked to go to the Beach Front to swap their gift certificates to Loopers gift certificates.

“We’ve had a great relationship all these years and I’d rather be transparent with you than to hear it from someone with half truths, spin and innuendo,” the post said.

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Opening in 2015 with a handful of agents, the family-run brokerage now has over 55 Real Estate Professionals.

Realty Executives Oceanside currently has offices in Jacksonville, Palm Coast and Ormond Beach.

BATTERIES PLUS OPENS PALM COAST LOCATION

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A stalemate of two cities Dear Editor: Three years at the table and still no progress in water and sewer service negotiations between Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach, as confirmed by Ormond Beach Mayor Bill Partington in the Daytona Beach News-Journal: “This thing could be headed to multiple years of litigation.”

Eighteen months ago, the Daytona Beach City Commission hired a Tallahassee attorney “to untangle confusion about how the two cities should divide costs and responsibilities” for providing water and sewer services to their Avalon Park

mega development.

Last year, the Avalon Park developer hired a local professional consultant to coordinate the site plan with both cities and with county government.

A 2006 court decision created the current dilemma in a ruling that allowed Daytona Beach to annex 3,000 acres north of its service area boundary while letting Ormond Beach retain the rights to provide water and sewer service to the annexed area. This decision left the cities to decide what amount of compensation Ormond Beach should receive from Daytona Beach in exchange for the services.

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Dear Editor: While grateful for the coverage of the silent reading protest that occurred on Jan. 23, at the Volusia County School Board meeting, I must clarify a statement regarding just who it is that is “watching” the book banning activities occurring in our schools. It is the many, many

people here in Volusia County (and across Florida and the U.S.) who are passionate about the quality of our public education — they are, every one, included in the “We” I noted who must continue “watching.”

The countless hours, the money coming out of household budgets, the tireless tracking of what is actually going on in our schools is

Ten questions that may never be answered: Is there a compensation number acceptable to both cities?

Is such a calculation even possible?

Should Ormond Beach be partially compensated for a second sewer plant, a second water plant, new wellfields, and infrastructure made necessary by the service needs of a potential 7,878 new homes paying property taxes to Daytona Beach?

Has Ormond Beach done a costbenefit analysis for providing water and sewer service to Avalon Park?

Why have the negotiations been kept private, away from the transparency of public government sunshine? When did Ormond Beach receive a mandate from its citizens to provide the services to a development of 7,878 homes in Daytona Beach? Does withholding the water

carried out by dedicated parents, teachers, and organizers many of whom were there, standing together in the Protest Zone that evening.

Of note: Let Our Kids Read, led by Christine Cyrier and Heidi Kellogg who provide an understanding of how schools work that is invaluable.

Other folks associated with the DeLand Quakers, DeLand Pride and Central Floridians for Social Equity were in the audience as well.

The free books were provided by the National Coalition Against

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Observer and sewer services give Ormond Beach any leverage in having a say over how many homes ultimately get developed in Avalon Park?

Do Ormond Beach commissioners, three newly-elected in 2022, support the existing policy? If the two cities end up going back to court, is it possible a judge could award Daytona Beach the service rights to development within its boundaries, leaving Ormond Beach with nothing? Why doesn’t Ormond Beach sell the service rights to Daytona Beach, extricating both cities from a complex service partnership that may be impossible to construct?

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Beyond Pun-derdome While ziplining, columnist Mike Cavaliere learned that tour guides who talk only in dad jokes are horrifying.

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“What do you call Batman when he skips church on Sunday?”

I scratched my head and pretended to think, while the rest of the group just stared.

“Christian … Bail,” our zipline tour guide, Parks, answered, clearly pleased with himself.

We nodded unenthusiastically.

“Yikes,” one of us said.

Another groaned.

But Parks was unfazed.

“What do you call a cow with no legs?” he pressed on. We were huddled onto a wobbly wooden platform high above the forest floor, overlooking splintered trunks and rocks below. I looked down and welcomed the flutter of butterflies in my stomach, a rare sensation for someone whose job it is to stare at computer screens all day, click keyboard buttons, guide mouse cursors.

“Hm, no legs,” someone said, finally. “I dunno, what?”

“Ground beef,” Parks smirked, with the same smugness as a magician pulling a rabbit from his hat.

“Are you a dad?” a girl from our party piped up. “Because these jokes…”

They were distracting, and that’s the point. After all, zipline guides are paid for just two things:

YOUR TOWN Dozens of Bethune-Cookman Wildcats recently traveled to Tampa for a special tribute in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. During halftime of the Jan. 15 NFL Wild Card matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles, the B-CU Concert Chorale performed some of Dr. King’s favorite songs, including “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” “I Can See Clearly Now,” and “Way Over in Beulah Land.”

The invitation came after the NFL announced it would celebrate King’s legacy throughout Wild Card weekend and launched the Realizing the Dream initiative to unite and uplift communities across the country by inspiring a movement of meaningful acts of service by the 100th anniversary of King’s birth.

ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA LIONS OFFER $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP

The Ormond By The Sea Lions Foundation, Inc. is offering a $1,000 Al Weeks Sr., Memorial Scholarship to a graduating senior from a local high school.

The student must be a resident of Ormond-by-the-Sea or Ormond Beach with plans to attend an ac-

DAR Regent Cathy Greenblum, Chaplain Susan McCravy, new members Robin Spurgeon and Sandy Monce, and Registrar Denise Sikes. Courtesy photo

DAR CHAPTER INDUCTS TWO NEW MEMBERS The Capt. James Ormond chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution inducted two new members at their January meeting: Robin Spurgeon and Sandy Monce.

The chapter also welcomed Jeff Morris, from the NASA Speaker’s Bureau at the meeting. Morris

shared the history and future plans for the Artemis program, a moon exploration program established in 2017.

To learn more about the local DAR chapter, visit fssdar.com/CaptainJamesOrmondDAR.

credited college, university, business or trade school in 2024, according to a press release. This scholarship is for tuition, fees or books and will be written jointly to the scholarship recipient and the college or university. The deadline for applications is March 15.

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Library are bringing Gatorland to Ormond Beach.

Gatorland’s “Animal Encounter” program is scheduled to take place in the Ormond Beach Library Auditorium, located at 30 S. Beach St., at 2 p.m. on Feb. 22.

This educational program will feature a knowledgeable wrangler who will share stories of close encounters with some of Florida’s most feared creatures. Learn which species of animals make good pets and which are better left alone in the wild. Discover fascinating facts about snakes, alligators, tarantulas and more.

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er — to Holly … wood.”

Crickets.

“Unfortunately, the tree cheated on him,” Parks sighed. “With some guy named … Spruce Willis.”

From the other end of the line, I joined the group in watching Joey peel his hands from his hugging tree then freeze, staring at the empty space between him and us.

“He’s gonna do it,” I said, nodding.

“You got this!” a woman with long white hair and a biker T-shirt in our party yelled across the void.

She took a pull from her vape.

“You’ll regret it if you don’t!”

“JO-EY!” a chant started then grew, as the 12 of us, half of us strangers, raised our voices in unison. Most days, we were a group of play-it-safe suburbanites, but vacation-fueled adrenaline had transformed us. We were deathdefiers now, daredevils, all hopped up on the chest-puffing power of feeling afraid but doing it anyway.

Never mind that we were harnessed and helmeted and joining thousands, probably, to have safely navigated these lines before us. We were

warriors, true mountain men, and we had the waivers to prove it. We wanted Joey to feel this rush. Taste this danger. Be this alive.

“JO-EY!” we chanted louder.

“JO-EY!” He looked at us then down off the platform, stiff shoulders, clenched fists.

We yelled, straining our voices until they echoed through the mountains, faster, more insistent, until their vibrations shot past trees, shaking dead leaves from their branches. And as those wisps of winter color fell, tumbling downwind toward the Earth — where careless hooves and baking sun and tearing winds and drowning rains would ensure that they stayed one with the soil, not the sky — we kept on shouting with everything we had, our noise and life and elevation, daring them all to watch us fly.

There will be an opportunity to meet them all up close at the end of the program as well. The program is free and open to the community.

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Parks grinned. “What do you call a cow with just two legs?”

“Please, no more.”

“Here it comes.”

“Lean beef,” Parks chuckled then gave the next in our group the goahead to zip away.

All but one of us had braved the first line now, zipping from the starting platform to the second, where we crowded together, waiting for Joey, who had been dreading this trip all day. Before I launched, he was trembling, hugging the tree, saying, “I don’t think I can do it.”

“I promise you will be safe,” Parks told him, all bedside manner. “But I won’t lie — it’s only gonna get worse from here.”

Joey leaned to peek off the platform then stopped short. “I don’t think I can do it.”

“Fear of heights?”

Joey nodded.

“Did the other guide tell you about when he fell in love with a tree?” Parks asked, hoping to break the tension. “They ran away togeth-

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Beethoven’s only violin concerto will be performed by the Daytona Solisti Chamber Players with Ukrainian violinist and Daytona Solisti concertmaster Olga Kolpakova during the group’s annual Valentine’s Day concert on Sunday, Feb. 11.

The group will perform Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61, during its “Romancing the Strings” concert, to take place at 3:30 p.m. at Lighthouse Christ Presbyterian Church, at 1035 W. Granada Blvd. A $15 donation is requested at the door.

The concert also will include Franz Joseph Haydn’s Allegro from Concerto for Violin and Harpsichord in F Major, Hob. XVII 6, featuring Solisti music director and founder Susan Pitard Acree on violin and Paige Dashner Long on harpsichord. Long has performed with Daytona Solisti since it began in 2005 and commissioned her harpsichord for performances with Daytona Solisti.

Also, the Solisti chamber players will debut an original work by principal cellist Joseph Corporon, his “Theme and Variations on Schmücke Dich,” a Lutheran hymn whose melody was written in 1649

by German composer Johann Cruger and later adopted by J. S. Bach.

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The 10th annual Granada Grand Festival of the Arts heads back to Ormond Beach on Saturday, Feb. 3.

The free festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature two music stages, 80 artists and crafters, a chalk art festival and wine tasting. There will also be a slam poetry competition with poets participating from across the eastern U.S., according to a press release.

The festival will span both sides of New Britain Avenue between North Beach Street and Ridgewood Avenue.

Once at the festival, stop by the “pop-up plaza” for musical performances from The Locals Mix, a chalk art competition sponsored

by ArtHaus, a food court with local restaurants and a chance to be part of this year’s community art project, sponsored by the Florida Women’s Art Association. A “Youth Art Tent” by the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Ormond Beach Library will provide hands-on activities.

Interested in participating in the poetry competition? Preliminary rounds will be held from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, at The Grind Gastropub at 49 W. Granada Blvd. A haiku slam, open to all, will be held from 12-1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 during the festival, with the finalists from the preliminary rounds taking the stage from 1-3 p.m. The winner will take home a $750 prize.

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Chris Walsh of the Ormond Beach Police Department, with his wife, Jessica, and son, Christian, 6, holds up the Judges’ Choice Award at the Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge at Veterans Park in Flagler Beach. Photos by Brent Woronoff

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Surf 97.3 DJ’s “Hod Rod” Ed Caisse and “Ramblin” Russ Hatfield play oldies on the radio and served up their special recipe at the Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge. Caisse is a retired firefighter from Connecticut and Hatfield is a retired NYPD policeman.

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit Deputies Greg Nunziato and Matt Mortimer with Nunziato’s life partner Dyan Cole.

Current and retired first responders serve up their fare at Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Karin Farrell of the Flagler Woman’s Club and her son, Jordan Farrell, broker of the Florida Beaches Real Estate Co., which helped sponsor the event.

Bunnell Police Department Chief David Brannon doles out chili for attendees.

The department’s white chicken chili placed third in Fan Favorite competition and their red chili placed second for the Judges’ Choice Award.

Lori Ottlein, Candy Taylor and Patti Powell of the Turtle Patrol with rescue bloodhound Ruby.

Donna Fantana liked the Flagler County Fire Rescue’s chili the best.

She was not the only one. The Fire Rescue team’s entry was the Fan Favorite at the fifth annual Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge.

Christopher Walsh won the Judges’ Choice Award in the first responders’ culinary competition presented by the Flagler Woman’s Club on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Veterans Park in Flagler Beach.

“I liked the texture and the kick. It was delicious,” Fantana said. Community paramedic Rob Errett, who served up the Flagler County Fire Rescue’s chili with Gil Aspinwall and Alex Patton, said the key is “lots of love.” That and smoked chuck roast along with ground beef and three kinds of beans, he added.

Walsh, representing the Ormond Beach Police Department, was competing in the challenge for the first time. He was accompanied by his wife Jessica and 6-year-old son Christian.

A retired Connecticut state trooper, Walsh said the OBPD is his “retirement job.” Walsh got to take home the Judges’ Choice traveling trophy and a $100 prize.

The Flagler Woman’s Club created the event as a way to recognize and support local first responders. The Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge was canceled in 2021 and 2022 because of COVID but returned last year.

In addition to the chili and a chance to meet local first responders, the event included music, raffles and a bake sale.

Tasters purchased a wristband and an all-important plastic spoon for $10 for the right to taste the chillies at 12 booths manned by first responders or retired first responders. The chilies were served in small plastic cups with no spoons provided on the tables.

In a blind taste test, the five judges chose Walsh’s chili as their winner.

The judges included SunBros Cafe owners Travis and Leigh Anne Sundell; Chris Marlow, owner of the Golden Lion and Next Door Beach Bistro; Mark Woods, owner of Fun Coast Bartending; and Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord.

The judges’ runner-up was the Bunnell Police Department’s entry, which also finished third in the fan voting. Bunnell Police Chief David

Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge judges (from left) Travis Sundell of SunBros Cafe; Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord; Leigh Anne Sundell of SunBros Cafe; Mark Woods of Fun Coast Bartending; and Chris Marlow, owner of The Golden Lion Cafe and Next Door Beach Bistro.

Brannon and Detective Sgt. Shane Groth said their chili was a secret recipe.

Linda McCann, a retired domestic violence responder and EMT in Burlington County, New Jersey, won the Judges’ Choice award in 2020 and 2023 and put her recipe out in the sunshine. The framed copy of her recipe featuring ground beef and mild Italian sausage sat right next to the Judges’ traveling trophy.

Flagler County Fire Rescue was the judges’ third-place choice.

The FDNY Orlando Central Florida Retirees had the second most votes among the fans. FDNY retirees Tom Coleman and Fred Gleissner of Palm Coast said there are about 100 members of their group in Flagler, Volusia and St. Johns counties. They won the Fan Favorite trophy in 2020 and showed off other awards they have won in other chili contests.

“We start off with sweet red peppers,” Coleman said of their recipe.

“Then the heat comes on from the jalapeño peppers.”

Other booths included the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit; the Flagler Beach Police and Fire

Chuck Kovalcik, Donna Fantana, and Flagler Beach Commissioner Jane Mealy. Fontana and Mealy are members of the Flagler Woman’s Club.

“I liked the texture and the kick. It was delicious.”

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Department; and Surf 97.3 radio DJs “Hod Rod” Eddie Caisse, a retired firefighter from Connecticut, and Ramblin’ Russ Hatfield, a retired policeman with the New York Police Department.

Flagler Beach Fire Department’s Bobby Pace, Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney and Amy Lukasik.

They served up two chilies. The recipe for the chicken white chili came from City Clerk Penny Overstreet.

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house in Toscana was the top real estate transaction for Dec. 7-13 in Palm Coast and Flagler County. Applied Building Development of Orlando – P.C. Inc., of Davenport, sold 66 New Leatherwood Drive to Sarita Montes Santiago, of Palm Coast, for $970,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 4/3.5, has a pool, a pool house and 2,712 square feet.

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Condos Kenneth Charron, of Jacksonville, sold 3500 South Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 214, to Joshua Scott Dionne and Robin Angelina Dionne, of Mount Dora, for $372,000.

Built in 1976, the condo is a 2/2.5 and has 1,201 square feet. It sold in 2008 for $230,000.

Nancy Stewart, as trustee, sold 28 North Ocean Palm Villas to Daniel and Marilyn Lheureux, of Flagler Beach, for $280,000. Built in 2011, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,184 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $274,900.

PALM COAST Grand Haven Anita Lee Venti, of Pompton Plains, New Jersey, sold 12 Owls Roost Lane West to Karen Clark, as trustee, for $475,000. Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has a hot tub and 1,772 square feet. It sold in 2010 for $231,000.

Linda Ann Vestal II, as trustee, sold 9 North Park Circle to Paula and Richard Iuliucci, of Palm Coast, for $600,000.

Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a pool, a hot tub and 2,829 square feet. It sold in 2004 for $500,200.

Indian Trails William and Heather Wiemann, of Ormond beach, sold 43 Bennett Lane to Bradley Ulysses Devault and Laura Christine Devault, of Palm Coast, for $295,900.

Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,524 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $156,000.

Lehigh Woods Alexandr and Galina Donets, of Fanwood, New Jersey, sold 28 Rivera Lane to Lori Leslie, of Palm Coast, for $293,000.

Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,650 square feet.

It sold in 2019 for $174,000.

Palm Coast Plantation Robert Vincent Allen and Kellianne Ina Beltran, as trustees, sold 156 South Riverwalk Drive to Kathleen Pretty, as trustee, for

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$770,000. Built in 2007, the house is a 4/3.5 and has a fireplace and 3,669 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $685,400.

Palm Harbor Brite Life Ventures, LLC, of Orlando, sold 5 Fieldstone Lane to Steven and Ann Schneider, of Palm Coast, for $427,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,983 square feet.

INB Fund 1 LLC, of Orlando, sold 13 Fielding Lane to Marlo and Delminda Arsenio, of Palm Coast, for $329,000.

Built in 2023, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,500 square feet.

Mario and Delminda Arsenio, of Palm Coast, sold 97 Forest Hill Drive to Erica Seret Gonzalez, of Palm Coast, for $395,000. Built in 2019, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,639 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $300,000.

Sawmill Branch D.R. Horton, Inc., of St. Johns, sold 49 Lumber Jack Trail to Kristin Gebbie, of Palm Coast, for $422,000.

Built in 2023, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,363 square feet.

Sea Colony George and Irene Hemsworth, of Palm Coast, sold 9 Bristol Drive to Aaron and Alison Peck, of Lexington, Kentucky, for $575,000. Built in 1987, the house is a 4/2.5 and has 1,842 square feet. It sold in 2003 for $295,000.

Toby Tobin, of gotoby.com, contributed to this report.

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house in Seabridge was the top real estate transaction for Dec. 17-23 in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea. James Olsen, of Winter Springs, sold 7 Sea Drift Terrace to Timothy and Sheryll Lepine, of Dracut, Massachusetts, for $1,899,900. Built in 1983, the house is a 4/4.5 and has a pool, a fireplace and 3,771 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $1,504,500.

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ORMOND BEACH Breakaway Trails Harold and Sheila Conger, of Gardner, Illinois, sold 47 Coquina Ridge Way to Wayde and Denise Sumerix, of Ormond beach, for $493,500.

Built in 1997, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,144 square feet.

It sold in 2022 for $373,600.

Halifax Plantation Jeffery and Lori Barbieri, as trustees, sold 1329 Wicklow Lane to John Morgan and Delana Lynn Sanders, of Ormond Beach, for $425,000.

Built in 1996, the house is a 4/2.5 and has a fireplace and 2,484 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $425,000.

Ormond Lakes Pamela LaRocca, as trustee, sold 24 Lakecliff Drive to Paul Kraft, of Palm Coast, for $450,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,156 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $100,000.

Ormond Terrace Dakota Barker, Tristina Hill, Franklin Barker and Sandy Barker, of De Leon Springs, sold 149 Hernandez Ave. to Brian Zachary Casto and Renee Dawn Casto, of Ormond Beach, for $320,000. Built in 1979, the house is a 2/2 and has a fireplace and 1,162 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $160,000.

Plantation Pines Mark and Heather Van Horn, of Ormond Beach, sold 215 Conifer Lane to Matthew Bailey and Nicole Harvey, of Ormond Beach, for $439,900. Built in 1985, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,800 square feet.

It sold in 2012 for $100,000.

Riverview Diana Fritz and Bromley Paul Westberry, of Ormond Beach, sold 420 South Beach Street to David Martineaux and Joe Martinez, of Winter Garden, for $625,000. Built in 1950, the house is a 5/4 and has a pool, a dock and 2,679 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $545,000.

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DEC. 17 - DEC. 23 Tomoka Estates Cynthia Patterson, of Ormond Beach, sold 988 Shockney Drive to Lawrence and Janice Lewis, as trustees, for $469,900. Built in 1973, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool, a dock and 1,547 square feet. It sold in 2007 for $350,000.

The Trails Michael Pranikoff, as trustee, sold 49 River Ridge Trail to Robert Hendrix, of Ormond beach, for $447,000. Built in 1977, the house is a 5/3.5 and has a fireplace, a pool, a hot tub and 2,902 square feet. It sold in 1980 for $109,500.

ORMOND BY THE SEA Not in a subdivision Alan Alpert, Dawn Alpert and Richard Moore, of Daytona Beach, sold 3 Sea Shore Drive to Patricia Russell, of Anderson, Indiana, for $720,500. Built in 1957, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,143 square feet. It sold in 2006 for $560,000.

Seabridge South Thomas and Lorraine Hunnefeld, of Inman, South Carolina, sold 47 Sea Gull Drive to James and Patricia Marco, as trustees, for $635,000.

Built in 1984, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool, a fireplace and 1,571 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $405,000.

John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.

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Love in the spotlight

HRT Producer Jack Cook and Executive Director Sandra Cook perform in “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” Photos by Jarleene Almenas

Halifax Repertory Theatre to present musical comedy about relationships JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.”

That’s the title for Halifax Repertory Theatre’s upcoming production on the central theme of love and relationships at the Gillespy Theater at the News-Journal Center. There will be four shows of musical comedy, presented in the form of vignettes: 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2; 2 p.m. and 7

p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3; and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4.

“This crowd pleasing comedy takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as the relationship,” a press release states. “Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit.”

The show features four performers: HRT Executive Director Sandra Cook, HRT Producer Jack Cook, Corbin Eakes and Jennifer McGill, an equity guest artist from Nashville, Tennessee. McGill was also an original member of the Mickey

Alexander Ortiz and Evan Hernandez accompany the four-person cast.

HRT Producer Jack Cook and Corbin Eakes

Mouse Club.

Jack and Sandra Cook, of Ormond Beach, founded HRT in 2021 with the mission to revive live theater in the Ormond and Daytona Beach area.

Recently, HRT renovated a studio space at 615 S. Yonge St. in Ormond Beach where auditions and rehearsals will be held. The company has started hosting master classes, workshops, voice lessons, piano lessons and dance classes. The Cooks also plan to bring a murder mystery dinner theater show to town.

Jennifer McGill performs in “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.”

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HRT Producer Jack Cook and HRT Executive Director Sandra Cook Jennifer McGill and HRT Producer Jack Cook

’I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 Where: Gillespy Theater at the News Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach Details: Halifax Repertory Theatre is presenting this musical comedy presented in the form of vignettes, connected by the central theme of love and relationships. Tickets cost $30 for adults; $25 for youths. Visit halifaxrep.com.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 3

LOCAL EVENTS

GRANADA GRAND FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: New Britain Avenue, from Beach Street to Ridgewood Avenue Details: Ormond Beach MainStreet and the Ormond Beach Arts District’s 10th annual free arts festival is back, featuring live music, hands-on activities and of course, lots of art. There will also be an artisan market.

FRIDAY, FEB. 2

YOGA OUTDOORS When: 10 a.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave., Ormond Beach Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free outdoor beginner level yoga class by Kim Latford. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081.

FREE FAMILY ART NIGHT When: 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Families are invited to attend and create an art project with instructor Linda King. This month’s project is a “Heart Suncatcher Mobile.” All supplies are provided. All ages welcome.

MOVIES ON THE HALIFAX When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of “Sing 2,” rated PG. Movies are weather-sensitive.

Call 386-676-3216 for rainout information.

‘I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 Where: Gillespy Theater at the News Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach Details: Halifax Repertory Theatre is presenting this musical comedy presented in the form of vignettes, connected by the central theme of love and relationships. Tickets cost $30 for adults; $25 for youths. Visit halifaxrep.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 3

TUNNEL TO TOWERS 2024 When: 8-10:30 a.m.

Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast Details: The city of Palm Coast is hosting the third annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk. The previous two events raised nearly $30,000, with all proceeds going to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Visit https:// runsignup.com/Race/FL/PalmCoast/TunneltoTowers5KRunWalkPalmCoastFL. ‘THE IMPACT OF MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ON THE DAYTONA BEACH AREA’ When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Daytona State Professor Leonard Lempel will speak on Mary McLeod Bethune’s history, including how she and her school influenced and continue to influence the local area. This is a free program sponsored by the Florida Humanities Speakers Bureau and hosted by the Ormond Beach Historical Society.

ART WALK When: 3-7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach MainStreet Arts District, 128 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Join Ocean Art Gallery, Frame of Mind, Art Spotlight, The

Savannah Zanosky’s “Star Wars Imagination” chalk art image was voted the People’s Choice at the Granada Grand Festival of the Arts last year. File photo by Michele Meyers

Studio by Artist Angel Lowden, the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and more on the first Saturday of each month for art openings and art events.

BLUE JEANS AND BLING When: 6-10 p.m.

Where: Flagler County Fairgrounds, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell Details: Attend this benefit dinner and auction supporting the 4-H and FFA Youth Awards and Scholarship Fund. Tickets cost $50 per person.

Attire is jeans and your best bling.

Visit flaglercountyfair.com.

INVINCIBLE: A GLORIOUS TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON When: 7 p.m.

Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast Details: See this tribute show dedicated to Michael Jackson. The production aims to recreate his performances’ energy, talent and magic while playing homage to his career.

Tickets cost $64. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

SUNDAY, FEB. 4

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST When: 8 a.m. to noon Where: Social Hall at St. Brendan Catholic Church, 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: The Father Eamonn Gill Council 13018 Knights of Columbus will serve a pancake breakfast. The meal includes all the pancakes you can eat, scrambled eggs, a sausage link, orange juice and endless coffee.

The breakfast costs $6 and children under 12 eat free. All are welcome.

‘FIBER ART — NATURAL EXPRESSIONS’ OPENING RECEPTION When: 1-3:30 p.m.

Where: Expressions Art Gallery, 2298 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast Details: Expressions Art Gallery is celebrating the opening of “Fiber Art — Natural Expressions,” a collection of sculpture and wall art by Liz Canali, Amy Hemphill Dove and Jenna Weston. The reception will feature music from the Al Canali Project. The exhibition will be on display through March 16.

MONDAY, FEB. 5

PALM COAST ASTRONOMY CLUB When: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway Northwest, Palm Coast Details: Join the Palm Coast Astronomy Club for its next meeting, themed “The Sun and the 2024 Total Eclipse.” Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend.

THURSDAY, FEB. 8

‘GENEALOGY IN THE LIBRARY’ PROGRAM When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Public Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: The Halifax Genealogical Society is hosting a free, one-on-one research assistance program for anyone interested in researching family history. The volunteers convene in the Sandpiper Room in the library. To register, contact halifaxgensociety@gmail.com.

Ave., Ormond Beach Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free outdoor beginner level yoga class by Kim Latford. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081.

YOGA OUTDOORS When: 9:30 a.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave., Ormond Beach Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free outdoor beginner level yoga class by Victoria Bennett. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081.

VALENTINE’S SWEETHEART DANCE When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast Details: Attend this family-friendly event, open to all ages, and eat, play games and dance. Registration costs $15 per person; children 3 and under are free.

ART OF HEALING WORKSHOP When: 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Join OMAM for this program to create art projects that focus on self-expression, growth, and relaxation, often with a meditative component. Open to anyone 16 and older in need of reflective time, including caregivers, survivors, and those who have lost a loved one. Free admission. Registration is required.

Visit ormondartmuseum.org.

SATURDAY, FEB. 10

HALIFAX GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING AND PROGRAM When: 1:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Public Library auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Terry Hall will present the program, titled “Transcribing Historical Handwriting: An 1846 Travelogue.” Hall is the president of Roots & Branches Genealogical Society and volunteers in the Genealogy Room of the DeLand Library.

ITALIAN FESTIVAL When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 and Friday Feb. 9; and 12-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 Where: 1014 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach Details: Attend this festival featuring authentic Italian food, games, live music, free kids activities and arts and crafts. Call 386-255-0433.

OBMS PANTHER PROWL 5K When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Middle School, 151 Domicilio Ave., Ormond Beach Details: Join OBMS for a 5K. Checkin begins at 7:15 a.m. Race costs $20 for students and staff; $20 for local cross country and track teams; and $30 on the day of the race. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/ OrmondBeach/OBMSHoliday5K. MAYOR’S HEALTH AND FITNESS CHALLENGE KICK-OFF AND WEIGH-IN When: 9 a.m. to noon Where: South Ormond Neighborhood Center, 176 Division Ave., Ormond Beach Details: The 2024 Mayor’s Health and Fitness Challenge will begin with a kick-off and weigh-in. The eightweek program is a citywide initiative designed for individuals of all fitness levels. Registration costs $35 per individual or $70 for families with up to three children, 18 and under. Visit ormondbeach.org/MHFC.

FRIDAY, FEB. 9

VALENTINE’S COOKIE DECORATING CLASS When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Becca’s Sweet Tooth, 2710 E. Moody Blvd., Unit B, Bunnell Details: Learn the basics of working with royal icing. The class will provide everything needed to complete six decorated cookies. Class costs $45 and is recommended for ages 15 and older. Deadline to register is Feb. 7. Call 386-309-9957.

YOGA OUTDOORS When: 10 a.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN GENERAL MEETING When: 11 a.m.

Where: Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast Details: The American Association of University Women will host Lenny Foster, owner of Gallery 141 in St. Augustine, as its speaker for Black History Month. Lunch is available for $20. The meeting costs $5 for those not eating lunch. Reservations are required. Visit https://flaglercountyfl.aauw.net/.

ST. THOMAS RUMMAGE SALE When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 Where: St Thomas Episcopal Church, 5400 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast Details: This rummage sale features clothing, linens, books, kitchen items and more, as well as baked goods for sale. No shopping bags allowed. Call 386-446-2300.

SUNDAY, FEB. 11

‘ROMANCING THE STRINGS’ CONCERT When: 3:30 p.m.

Where: Lighthouse Christ Presbyterian Church, 1035 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: The Daytona Solisti Chamber Players is presenting Beethoven’s violin concerto with Ukrainian violinist and Daytona Solisti concertmaster Olga Kolpakova. A $15 donation is requested at the door. For more information, visit daytonasolisti.com or call 386-5625423.

ONGOING

ART LEAGUE OF DAYTONA BEACH’S ANNUAL MEMBERS’ AWARDS EXHIBIT When: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, through Feb. 16 Where: Art League of Daytona Beach,433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach Details: See this exhibit featuring art of all mediums by the members of the Art League of Daytona Beach.

The exhibit will run through Feb. 16.

Visit artleague.org.

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB When: 12:30-2 p.m. every Tuesday, beginning Jan. 9 Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach Details: Join this book club, which will study “Love Stories of the Bible Speak” by Shannon Bream. The book club will meet in the Marchman Building, room 117. Contact Sylvia Meincke at 386-451-5223.

MOMS OF PRE SCHOOLERS When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach Details: Moms of Pre Schoolers is a free faith-based program for moms, moms-to-be and their preschoolers for support and encouragement.

Breakfast is provided, as well as a video with discussion and crafts.

Playtime offered for children, with adult supervision. Call 386-2552588.

EXERCISES FOR THE MATURING BODY When: 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast Details: Attend upbeat classes presented by Synergy Senior Fitness and taught by Senior Fitness Specialist Artie Gardella. Classes are ongoing. Insurances that cover fitness accepted, or a donation for those with no coverage. Visit Synergyseniorfitness.com.

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CLAWS UP The Seabreeze small coed cheerleeding squad. Photos by Michele Meyers

Mainland cheerleaders G’lia Foster (left) and Michya Hickley (right) at the FHSAA regional competition.

The Seabreeze small coed cheerleeding team places second at the FHSAA Region 2 competitive cheerleading meet.

Sandcrab cheerleaders keep their claws up after pinching second at FHSAA regionals MICHELE MEYERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

“Feel the breeze,” resonated throughout Oviedo’s Hagerty High School gymnasium on Saturday, Jan. 27 as Seabreeze took to the mat during the FHSAA Region 2 competitive cheerleading tournament.

The Sandcrabs cheer team is off to the State Championship Class 1A semifinals on Saturday, Feb. 3 in Lakeland after placing second to New Smyrna Beach (64.50) in the small coed division with a 63.50. The Barracudas will compete in the Class 2A finals on Friday, Feb. 2.

“I’m really proud of them for fighting through everything they’ve fought through this season,” Seabreeze head cheerleading coach Megan Lambert said. “I know they’re going to come out at states and fight through semifinals to make it to finals.”

She said the team has been battling illness and injuries, but Seabreeze remains the top scoring team in Region 2, Class 1A. “Nothing this season has been easy for us, so we are used to the fight,” Lambert said. “We’re a young team so we have to work on the little things. I think they need more confidence in themselves and know that they can hit the routine with a smile on their faces. We’re going to come back and fight stronger and harder at states.”

Team captain Lyla Roberson said leading up to regionals, they had to switch their main flyer due to a recent surgery that required bed rest. For the first time, they had to change their routine. As soon as she returned, one of their back spots suffered a shoulder injury and could not perform.

It was necessary to alter the routine again. They had three days to practice the new version before regionals.

Roberson said their skill level is higher than the Barracudas but it all comes down to execution. At regionals, their pyramid did not come together which resulted in a missed flipping skill. According to the Florida High School Athletic Association website, any squad in violation of the general rules will be assessed a two-point deduction for

“We’re going to come back and fight stronger and harder at states.”

MEGAN LAMBERT, Seabreeze head cheerleading coach

The Mainland cheerleading team perfoms at the FHSAA Region 2 competition.

Seabreeze competitive cheerleading head coach Megan Lambert

each violation with specific safety regulations assessing five points for each violation.

“I’m pretty proud of what we did with what we had,” she said. “I definitely feel like we could have done better.

It is what it is. We can’t do anything about changing the place that we came in.”

Mainland placed 14th in the small non-tumbling division.

Their high-flying stunts drew exclamations from the crowd.

Judges deducted six points in reference to how they caught the flyer, which hindered their ability to advance to the state championship rounds.

“This year was a successful year,” Mainland head cheerleading coach Jenece Giddens said. “Even though we didn’t advance to states, my girls fell back in love with cheer. Heck, so did I. Competition season was another learning experience for the girls. We took a lot from what each judge had to say and we will use it and come back stronger than ever.”

Roberson said the best thing she can do heading into states is continue to support her teammates with praise and encouragement.

“I love my teammates — I think we are a great team,” she said. “We are going to put this in the past and move on.

Sometimes the difference is between whether you can give 100 or that 101%. This is something we can reflect on now and say, ‘this wasn’t our best performance but the next one (state championships), we are going to give our all. We are going to give it that 101%’.”

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FPC, Matanzas, Seabreeze and Mainland girls weightlifters move on to regionals The Bulldogs qualified 11 lifters, while the Pirates qualified 10 and the Sandcrabs qualified five.

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Matanzas’ Rilee Whitmore and Seabreeze’s Sofia James had to settle for the second- and third-place podium steps at the District 6-2A girls weightlifting championships on Jan. 25 at Matanzas High. They could end the state championships in the same spots.

Whitmore and James were competing against New Smyrna Beach’s Mopeola Tofade, who won the district’s 169-pound traditional title with a total of 375 pounds in the clean and jerk and bench press. Whitmore was second with 350 pounds and James was third with 340. Tofade and Whitmore have the top totals in

Class 2A while James is fourth heading into this week’s regional championships.

Whitmore, who broke four Matanzas school records at the district meet, also finished second to Tofade in Olympic competition (snatch and clean and jerk) with a 310-pound total to Tofade’s 315. James was third with 305 pounds. Those are also among the top totals in the state.

Matanzas swept the district team titles and will be sending 10 lifters to the regional. The Pirates won the traditional championship for the third year in a row, defeating New Smyrna Beach 67-58 with Seabreeze finishing third with 27 points. Matanzas also won the title in Olympic competition, defeating second-place New Smyrna 75-59.

Ryann Parkinson (101-pound class), Madison Glisson (119) and Sarah Sanchez (154) won two titles each for Matanzas. Whitmore, Eva Ossler (183), Alicia Naticchione (199) and Samantha Simon (unlimited)

Matanzas sophomore Eva Ossler qualified for regional in both competitions in the 183-pound class. Photos by Brent Woronoff

Mainland’s Nadia Hamilton missed regional qualifying by one spot in the 183-pound class in the traditional competition.

Matanzas’ Madison Glisson won two district titles at 119 pounds to qualify in both competitions at the regional meet.

also advanced to regional in both competitions, while Aryanna DiFatta (110) and Sammy Cabrera (154)

advanced in traditional competition and Zaliyah King (154) advanced in Olympic.

Seabreeze’s Ava Warren completes the clean and gets set to finish with the jerk — locking out the barbell over her head.

Five Seabreeze lifters qualified for regional: Camila Arellano (129) and James in both competitions and Rylie Deiter (110), Charlotte Low (154) and Olivia Consolatore (183) in traditional.

Mainland’s Nila Cepeda (unlimited) qualified in traditional competition.

Flagler Palm Coast will send 11 weightlifters to the Region 1-3A championships, which it will host on Feb. 1. The Bulldogs were runnersup to Spruce Creek in both competitions at the District 4-3A meet Jan. 25 at FPC. FPC’s Madeline Brinker (101), Nya Williams (110) and Chloe Long (183) won district titles in both competitions, while Sherlande Paul (154) placed second in traditional with a 305 total and won the Olympic title.

Paul went 9 for 9 on her lifts.

The Bulldogs will have eight lifters competing in both competitions at regional: Brinker, Williams, Long, Paul, Angelis Rosa (101), Tessa Cauley-Bennett (110), Lillian Aimes (129), Nereyda Campos (129) and Zoey Gotera (unlimited), who finished second in both competitions.

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Matanzas boys soccer coach Beto Aguilar said the Pirates are a work in

progress. After winning the District 5-5A championship on Tuesday, Jan. 30, they will have at least one more game to refine their play.

The Pirates (11-4-2) defeated Seabreeze 5-1 in the district championship game at the Ormond Beach Sports Complex to advance to the regional playoffs. Senior midfielder Diego Bernardi scored two goals for Matanzas.

“We’re trying to be a team that

a tough schedule. We didn’t do what we wanted to do, but the experience will be invaluable for the young kids.”

The Pirates won their third district championship in four years. They fell to Seabreeze in last year’s district final in a game that was decided by penalty kicks.

“It’s a great feeling just as it felt the first time we won the district,” Bernardi said. “It was not as easy as we thought. They were obviously ready to play.”

Bernardi scored four minutes into the game off an assist by Sergio Posada.

“Sergio left the ball for me on the right side and I was able to strike it into the top left corner,” Bernardi said.

Landon Grover scored on a penalty kick in the 25th minute to give Landon Grover (4) scores on a penalty kick for the Pirates. Photos by Brent Woronoff

Drew McNerney scores on a penalty kick for the Sandcrabs.

SIDELINES FPC boys soccer ends season at 16-5 FPC’s boys soccer team defeated DeLand in a shootout in the District 2-7A semifinals on Jan. 25 at Daytona State College in Daytona Beach. After the teams remained tied at 1-1 through overtime, the Bulldogs won on penalty kicks, 5-4.

Their season ended on Jan. 29 with a 7-0 loss to Lake Mary.

The Bulldogs (16-5) finished with their best record in nine years.

They went 7-0 at home, collected 11 shutouts and had a 10-game unbeaten run.

Sandcrabs win inschool match Seabreeze’s boys wrestling team defeated Mainland 42-32 in an inschool dual meet on Jan. 18 at the

can keep possession, buy into training and buy into each other,” Aguilar said. “The more they buy into each other, the more you’ll see them sharing the ball and keeping it moving.”

The Sandcrabs ended their season with a 3-9 record after defeating Mainland 3-2 to advance to the district final.

“They’re a good team,” Seabreeze coach Rob Bowling said of Matanzas. We’re a young team, and we had

Sandcrabs’ gym.

The Sandcrabs jumped out to a 36-0 lead and clinched their first dual win of the season with a pin by Antonio Serrano at 150. Brogan Kelly (190), Luke Cloer (285), Evan Bobak (113) and William Sites (126) also recorded pins for Seabreeze.

Jeremiah Garcia (132), Aiden West (138), Isaac Simien (144), Jamison Pinyan (157) and Caleb Shealy won matches for Mainland. Simien, Pinyan, and Shealy won with pins, while West ended his match with a technical fall.

Seabreeze girls win The Seabreeze girls won their second consecutive District 5-5A championship and third in four years with an 8-0 mercy-rule victory over Matanzas in the first game of the district championship doubleheader Jan. 30 at the Ormond Sports Complex.

The Sandcrabs (10-6-1), were ranked third in the region entering the district tournament and will likely host the first round of regionals. The Pirates (11-4-1) are

The Seabreeze girls soccer team celebrates its District 5-5A championship. Courtesy photo

Pirates win three girls wrestling titles

Fries placed third at 144 and Doug Crutchley was fourth at 285.

The Matanzas girls wrestling team took home three individual titles at the Moskowitz tournament last weekend in Lakeland. Mariah Mills won at 110, R’Cardenay Michel won at 115 and Tiana Fries won at 135.

Jazlynn Golder (105), Kendall Bibla (145) and Ani Brown (235) were runners-up. Autumn Jarvis (120), Saiomy Cabrera (130) and Brooklyn Watt (170) all won their third-place matches. On the boys’ side, Michael

on the bubble for a wild-card bid.

They were ranked eighth in the region entering the district tourney.

Bucs boys, girls win Five Star hoop titles

The Mainland boys and girls basketball teams won Five Star Conference tournament titles with the boys defeating New Smyrna Beach 61-42 in the title game and the girls defeating Spruce Creek 6745 for the championship on Jan. 26.

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Jerry Michael Hoomany

May 16, 1940 - January 19, 2024

September 20, 1951 - January 14, 2024

Queenester Abston Jones transitioned peacefully on January 19, 2024, surrounded by love, laughter, and family.

Her final words were a punchline to a joke that filled the room with laughter.

Queenester was born on May 16, 1940, to Bennett Abston Sr. and Jesse Mae Abston in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

At the age of 8 she moved north to Detroit Michigan; she was a self-described bookworm spending countless hours in the neighborhood bookstores and libraries.

She graduated from the nationally ranked Cass Technical High School.

After High School, she began working at the Michigan Employment Commission, then the U.S. Post Office where she met her husband, Sylvester who preceded her in death and later worked at the I.R.S. while attending Wayne County Community College, earning an Associate of Arts Degree.

She the earned a Bachelor’s in Philosophy and a Master of Art in Teaching (Suma Cum Laude) from Wayne State University. She started her teaching

Jerry Michael Hoomany, age 72 of Flagler Beach, FL, passed away on January 14, 2024. He was born September 20, 1951 in Cherokee, IA, raised in Fulton, NY and in the mid 1970s relocated to Florida where he remained. Jerry is survived by his wife Julie, sister JoAnne Glinsky of Greensboro, NC, brother John Hoomany and wife Ann of Boca Raton, FL, and brother Joseph Hoomany of Greenville, SC. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ann Meylor Hoomany. Jerry will be so very deeply missed, forever remembered and dearly loved.

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Matanzas a 2-0 lead, a score that would remain until Bernardi scored his second goal with 14:09 left in the game. Seabreeze junior Drew McNerney scored on a penalty kick to make it 3-1 with under 10 minutes left.

The Pirates added two goals in the final minutes, with Julius Bullock scoring off a Bernardi assist with 3:07 left and Sebastian DeLeon scoring in the final minute against backup goalie Ethan Folkerts.

“When it was 3-0, we wanted to make sure we played all our seniors,” Bowling said. “We put in Jack Glazier. He hasn’t played since early December because of a hip injury, but he wanted to play the last few minutes of his senior year.”

The Sandcrabs will return all but one starter next season.

journey in Detroit at Henry Ford, Central, and finally her Alma Mater Cass Tech.

When Sylvester retired, they moved south to Palm Coast, Florida where she began teaching, first at the “Upstair School” in Bunnell, Florida and finally at Flagler Palm Coast High School where she retired in 2002.

“Queen,” as she was affectionately known and Sylvester were lifelong Presbyterians, first members of Calvary Presbyterian Church in Detroit, and Trinity Presbyterian Church in Palm Coast.

Queen was active in her church and community, which included the Senior Adult Ministry, (FHA) Future Home-Makers of America, The Afro-American Caribbean Heritage Society, The Michigan Club, and the East Central Florida Club. Her legacy lives on in the family, friends, students, and neighbors that she loved so much.

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Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Languagelessons&translationsbyMariel located at 34 Felwood Lane, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 26th day of January, 2024.

Mariel A. Ferraro LLC February 1, 2024 24-00031F

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of F & N Vending located at 474 CR 302, in the City of Bunnell, Flagler County, FL 32110 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 26th day of January, 2024.

Frank Mannino February 1, 2024 24-00029F

Notice is hereby given that AZORES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION A owner/ co-owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “ACORES DISTRIBUTING COMPANY” located in Flagler County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of AstrologybyMariel located at 34 Felwood Lane, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 26th day of January, 2024.

Mariel A. Ferraro LLC February 1, 2024 24-00030F

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NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, FLORIDA STATUTES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Moazzam Imtiaz / SAIRA & MOZI INC will engage in business under the fictitious name SAIRA & MOZI INC D/B/A ABIHA’S COZY HOME, with a physical address 58 UNDERSHIRE PATH PALM COAST, FL 32164, with a mailing address 58 UNDERSHIRE PATH PALM COAST, FL 32164, and already registered the name mentioned above with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.

FIRST INSERTION Notice is hereby given that MALPHURS, LISA A owner/co-owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “THE ELEMENT MONTESSORI“ located in Flagler County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

February 1, 2024

24-00028F

FIRST INSERTION Notice is hereby given that SPHINX DENTAL INC, A owner/co-owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “SPHINX DENTAL & IMPLANT” located in Flagler County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

February 1, 2024

24-00026F

FIRST INSERTION $4,995.00 USD was seized for forfeiture by the Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office on January 3, 2024. The item was seized at or near Plainview Drive, Palm Coast, Flagler County FL. The Flagler County Sheriff is holding the property for purposes of a current forfeiture action 2024 CA 49 in the 7th Circuit Court.

February 1, 8, 2024

24-00024F

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting for the following: ITB 24-027B Custodial Services. The due date and time for submission of responses to this solicitation is 2:00 p.m. E.T., on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 at the address below. Responses received after the due date and time will not be considered.

Flagler County Purchasing 1769 East Moody Blvd.

Building #2, 3rd floor Bunnell, FL 32110 This solicitation is available for download at www.VendorLink.com, from the link on the Purchasing by contacting Purchasing directly at purchasing@flaglercounty.gov or by phone at 386.313.4008. Questions should be posted on VendorLink or submitted via email to the address in the solicitation.

February 1, 2024

February 1, 2024

24-00027F

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE No. 2023 CP 000582 Estate of DANUTA HOFFMAN, Deceased The administration of the Estate of DANUTA HOFFMAN, deceased, whose date of death was JUNE 9TH, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E Moody Blvd, Bldg #1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. 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 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 1, 2024.

Personal Representative: BEATA T. STEVENS 20 BUTTONWORTH DR. PALM COAST, FLORIDA 32137 Attorney for the Personal Representative Eliza Hope, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0087952 747 S. Ridgewood Ave., Suite 101 Daytona Beach, Fl 32114 Tel. (813) 600-8695 Email: yourattorney@hotmail.com February 1, 8, 2024 24-00019G

February 1, 2024

24-00036F

FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Furniture Facelifts & More located at 5 Westlee Pl, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32164 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 29th day of January, 2024.

Katherine Click February 1, 2024 24-00032F

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2023 CA 000936 GREENSPRING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF RMH 2023-1 TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST HORST SCHROEDER, ITT LEVITT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, UNKNOWN TENANT #1, UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendants.

To: All Unknown Heirs, Creditors, Devisees, Beneficiaries, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming an interest by, through, under, or against Horst Schroeder Last Known Address: 100 Belvedere Lane Palm Coast, Florida 32137 Current Address: 100 Belvedere Lane Palm Coast, Florida 32137 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been instituted to foreclose a Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to wit: Lot 69, Block 3, PALM COAST, MAP OF BELLE TERRE, SECTION 11, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 6, Pages 59 through 67, inclusive, Public Records of Flagler County, Florida; as amended in instrument recorded in O.R.

Book 35, Page 528, Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Property Address: 100 Belvedere Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137.

Each Defendant is required to serve written defenses to the Complaint or Petition on Gary M. Singer, Esq., Law Firm of Gary M. Singer. P.A., Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 12 S.E. 7th Street, Ste. 820, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, and to file the original of the defenses with the Clerk of this Court, on or before the 30th day following the first publication of this notice otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

You may also e-mail the written defenses to the Complaint to the following e-mail addresses: service@garysingerlaw.com and/or singer@garysingerlaw.com.

This Notice should be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Palm Coast Observer.

WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court at Flagler County, Florida, this day of 1/17/2024. /s/ Tom Bexley As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Amy Perez Deputy Clerk Respectfully Submitted, LAW FIRM OF GARY M. SINGER, P.A. 12 SE 7th Street, Suite 820 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Telephone: (954) 851-1448 Facsimile: (954) 252-2189 service@garysingerlaw.com singer@garysingerlaw.com By: /s/ Gary M. Singer Gary M. Singer, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 544906 February 1, 8, 2024 24-00021G

24-00023F

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CITY OF PALM COAST NOTICE OF PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2024-XX Entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM COAST, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE LANDINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 190, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is an application requesting an ordinance to amend the boundaries of the Landings Community Development District. Landings is a 204.68 +/- acre residential community located on the south side of Citation Boulevard and east of Belle Terre Boulevard and is to be amended to add approximately 356.18 acres to the District. All lands are located as depicted in the Location Map provided below.

The City Council will hold one (1) public hearing on the proposed ordinance on February 6th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., or as may be continued, in the Council Chambers at the Community Wing of City Hall located at 160 Lake Avenue, Palm Coast, Florida.

A copy of this notice and the file relating to the public hearing are available by contacting the City Clerk at 386-986-3713. The public is encouraged to participate in the processes and procedures of the City.

Members of the public who wish to submit comments, exhibits, or other documents for consideration at the Public Hearing may submit them to the following: CityClerk@palmcoastgov. com. The e-mail should indicate that they are intended for public participation and may be submitted up until 5 pm the day before the meeting. The City reserves the right to redact or reject Documentary Evidence containing obscene material or material that is confidential pursuant to state law.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at the above referenced hearing, he/ she will need a record of the proceedings. For such purposes, it may be necessary to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 386-986-3713 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY Case No. 2023-CA-000653 Division: 49 MARCIA M. WILK and THEODORE F. WILK Plaintiffs, vs.

JAMES ALLEN, Deceased, et al, Defendant(s).

TO: WANDA ALLEN TISDALE, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following property in Flagler County, Florida: LOT 1 AND 10, BLOCK 2, LINCOLN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF DESCRIBED IN PLAT BOOK 2, AT PAGE(S) 18, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Vincent L. Sullivan, Esq., the Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 145 City Place, Suite 301, Palm Coast, Florida 32137, on or before 30 days after the first publication 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 1/23/2024.

TOM BEXLEY Clerk of Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Amy Perez Deputy Clerk Vincent L. Sullivan, Esq. the Plaintiff ’s attorney 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, Florida 32137 Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2024 24-00018G

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023-CC-00307 TOSCANA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v.

MARINA A OPIDA, et al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the undersigned Clerk of the Court will offer the following described property in Flagler County, Florida: Street Address: 55 New Water Oak Drive Palm Coast, FL 32137 Legal Description: Lot 17, Block 5 of HIDDEN LAKES PHASE II (WATER OAKS SUBDIVISION), according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 36, Pages 61 through 70, inclusive, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. for sale to the highest bidder for cash on February 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at www. flagler.realforeclose.com, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure in this action dated January 10, 2024.

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 the Seventh Circuit Court Administration at 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724 or (386) 257-6096 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 19th day of February, 2024.

COKER LAW /s/ Mary L. Guilfoil David D. Rottmann Florida Bar No. 56991 Mary L. Guilfoil Florida Bar No. 106955 136 East Bay Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (904) 356-6071 (888) 700-8504 facsimile E-mail: ddr@cokerlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff Toscana Community Association, Inc. Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00017G

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SECOND INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Scientific Nutrition located at 85 Brewster Lane, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 23rd day of January, 2024.

Jill Chrzanowski January 25, 2024 24-00022F

January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 2024

23-00333F

SECOND INSERTION A Silver Ford F150 bearing Florida Tag#Z375EW with VIN#1FTRX14W95NC04197 was seized for forfeiture by the Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office on October 25, 2023.

The item(s) were seized at or near Belle Terre Pkwy and White View Pkwy Palm Coast, Flagler County FL. The Flagler County Sheriff is holding the property for purposes of a current forfeiture action 2024 CA 31 in the 7th Circuit Court.

January 25, February 1, 2024 24-00020F

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 CA 000630 SELENE FINANCE LP, Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTOPHER J. POGGI A/K/A CHRISTOPHER POGGI AND ANGEL F. POGGI A/K/A ANGEL POGGI, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 05, 2024, and entered in 2023 CA 000630 of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein SELENE FINANCE LP is the Plaintiff and CHRISTOPHER J. POGGI A/K/A CHRISTOPHER POGGI; ANGEL F. POGGI A/K/A ANGEL POGGI; ROBERT CHANG; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANGEL F. POGGI A/K/A ANGEL POGGI; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CHRISTOPHER J. POGGI A/K/A CHRISTOPHER POGGI; CITY OF PALM COAST, FLORIDA are the Defendant(s).

TOM W. BEXLEY as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https://flagler.realforeclose. com, at 11:00 AM, on February 23, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 8, BLOCK 7, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF BELLE TERRE, SECTION 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 6 PAGE(S) 59-67, INCLUSIVE OF THE PUBLIC

RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY FLORIDA, AS AMENDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 35, PAGE 528, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 41 BECKER LN, PALM COAST, FL 32137 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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

IMPORTANT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste D-305, Deland, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

Dated this 24 day of January, 2024.

By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com 23-107174 - NaP February 1, 8, 2024 24-00020G

FIRST INSERTION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES RFP [2024-CS-01] Grand Haven Community Development District will receive bids for the following project: Renovations To The Café 2001 Waterside Parkway, Palm Coast, FL Architect’s Project Number (7161.030) Date & Time for Receiving Bids: MARCH 12, 2024, 12:00 PM EST Place for Receiving Bids: Bids will be opened publicly on March 12, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. EST at the District’s office located at 2 North Village Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32137 Format: Respondents shall submit seven (7) copies of the required proposals and one (1) electronic copy (CD or flash drive) no later than 12:00 p.m., on March 12, 2024, at the CDD Office, 2 North Village Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32137, in a sealed opaque envelope. Bids must be received ON OR BEFORE the day and time referenced above. Late submittals will be rejected.

Schedule: First Advertisement February 1, 2024 Second Advertisement February 8, 2024 Pre-Bid Conference* February 20,2024 --10:00 AM Deadline for questions February 27, 2024 –12:00 PM Final Addendum Issued March 5, 2024 Bids Received March 12, 2024 *Pre-bid conference will be held at the project site (address above) and IS mandatory.

Bid Guarantee: Bid Bond for 5% of bid total made payable to “Grand Haven Community Development District”. https://tinyurl.com/2p8zwax8 Documents available from: NOTE: Documents are being provided in electronic PDF format only via download through the above link. Bidders are authorized to have paper documents printed at their own expense. Printing costs will not be reimbursed.

Mick Richmond m.richmond@brameheck.com Direct Correspondence to:

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Mike Russell m.russell@brameheck.com General Contractors may distribute plans and specifications to subcontractors at their discretion. Note that General contractors are responsible for distributing to their subcontractors any addenda or clarifications that are issued in response to questions submitted during the bid process. Printing costs for hard copies are the responsibility of the individual or entity requesting the printing.

The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid and to accept any bid which they consider to be in their best interest and to reject any and all bids.

February 1, 8, 2024

24-00025F

SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS THIRD INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE COUNTY COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023-CC-000694 ISLAND ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, Plaintiff, v.

TOY WHITAKER, et al.

Defendants.

TO: TOY WHITAKER UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TOY WHITAKER Last Known Address: 8802 Estate Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33412 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a Claim of Lien on property in Flagler County, Florida: Lot 56, Island Estates, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, Page(s) 43 through 51, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. Together with a Parcel of land being a portion of the Westerly half (1/2) of the “Old” Florida East Coast Canal (F.E.C.C.) right-of-way lying in government Section 15, Township 11 South, Range 31 East, Flagler County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: A point of reference being the intersection of the easterly right-of-way of Island Estates Parkway with the northerly line of Lot 56 of the subdivision plat of Island Estates as recorded in map book 28, pages 43-51 of the public records of Flagler County; thence N64°29’33”E along the northerly line of said Lot, a distance of 420.14 feet to the northeasterly corner of Lot 56 of said plat and the point of beginning; thence continuing N64°29’33”E along a line being the extension of the northerly line of said Lot, a distance of 100.61 feet to a point at the intersection of said extension line with the centerline

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Go Store It 4601 E Moody Blvd A7 Bunnell, FL 32110 hereby gives NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of the storage space(s) listed below, Keith Wiseman # 092, Jimmie Belle # 316,Christopher Ellis # 111,Scott Harris # 162, Jeremy Mathis #152, Dentoria Mcclaine #245 , containing household and other goods will be sold for cash on 02/09/24 at 2:00pm. With the contents being sold to the highest bidder. Owner reserves the right to bid. The sale is being held to satisfy a landlord’s lien, in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 83.801-83.809, and will be held online at www.storagetreasures.com January 25, 2024, February 1, 2024 24-00002F

right-of-way of the “Old” Florida East Coast Canal (F.E.C.C.) as recorded in deed book 18, pages 42-44 of the public records of Flagler County; thence departing said extension line, run S19°11’11”E along said centerline right-of-way, a distance of 146.64 feet; thence departing said centerline right-ofway, run S69°25’01”W along a line being the extension of the southerly line of Lot 56 of said plat, a distance of 100.03 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 56 of said plat, thence departing said extension line, run along the easterly lone of said put and the westerly right-of-way of the “Old” Florida East Coast Canal (F.E.C.C.), a distance of 138.00 feet to the aforementioned point of beginning of this description.

Parcel Identification Number: 04-11-313000-00000-0560 Property Address: 107 Island Estates Pkwy., Palm Coast, FL 32137 has been filed against you and you are required to serve written defenses, if any, to it on Plaintiff ’s attorney, McCabe & Ronsman, whose address is 110 Solana Road, Suite 102, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082; Telephone No. (904) 396-0090, within 30 days of first publication, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

DATED this 5 day of JANUARY, 2024.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Sara Proffitt As Deputy Clerk Michael J. McCabe, Esq. McCabe & Ronsman 110 Solana Road, Suite 102 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 service@flcalegal.com Jan. 18, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 2024 24-00012G

FOURTH INSERTION In accordance with Fla. Stat. § 456.057(12); 456.057(1), notice is hereby given that Brian Planchard, M.D. of Eye Center of St. Augustine, is no longer with the practice located at 1400 US1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32084. All patients may retrieve their medical records from Eye Center of St. Augustine, located at 1400 US1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32084, by calling (904) 829-2286.

Dr. Planchard’s last day at the practice was Dec. 15, 2023. It is important for existing patients to schedule an appointment within the next 30 days either with one of our physicians or outside eyecare doctor to ensure they are receiving ongoing care.

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS Flagler County, Florida (the “County”) hereby provides notice, pursuant to section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting nonad valorem special assessments to fund the following: -Beach renourishment services, facilities, and programs in the unincorporated area of the County and the incorporated areas of the municipalities of Beverly Beach, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Marineland, and Palm Coast; -Stormwater services, facilities, and programs in the unincorporated area of the County and the incorporated areas of the municipalities of Beverly Beach, Bunnell,and Marineland; -Fire rescue services, facilities, and programs in the unincorporated area of the County and the incorporated areas of the municipalities of Beverly Beach, Bunnell, and Marineland; and -Roadway improvements, services, facilities, and programs in the unincorporated area of the County and the incorporated areas of the municipalities of Flagler Beach, Bunnell, and Palm Coast.

These assessments will commence in the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2024 and continue year to year until discontinued by the County. The County will consider the adoption of resolutions electing to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, at a public hearing to be held at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on February 19, 2024, in the Board Chambers, 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bldg. 2, Bunnell, Florida. Such resolutions will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. Copies of the proposed forms of resolution, which contains the legal description of the real property subject to the levy, are on file and available for inspection at the Office of the County Administrator located at 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building 2, Florida, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All interested persons are invited to attend.

In the event any person decides to appeal any decision by the County with respect to any matter relating to the consideration of the resolution at the above-referenced public hearing, a record of the proceeding may be needed and in such an event, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the public hearing is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Flagler County Administration Office at (386) 313-4001, at least 48 hours prior to the date of the hearing.

January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 2024

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act statues (Section 83.801-83.809).

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AT 10AM on LOCKERFOX.COM IStorage Bunnell 2303 N. State St Bunnell, FL 32110 Where said property is stored at: Jeff Vorhis A080 Furniture, totes Charles Blunk A172 Boxes, furniture Edward Miller B004 Tools, boxes Jade Merriman C007 Tools, kayaks Jarde Boudreaux C008 Piano, boxes Victoria Caruso C048 & D016 Furniture, boxes Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by CASH or CREDIT CARD ONLY. All purchased items are sold asis, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation if settlement between the owner and obligated party is settled Bunnell iStorage 2303 N State St Bunnell, FL 32110 January 25, February 1, 2024 24-00014F

SECOND INSERTION $19,751.98 USD was seized via search warrant by the Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office on or about December 9, 2023, from JP Morgan Chase Account owed by Carlos Villarreal Jr., in reference to criminal case #2023-00093898. The funds originated from a victim located in Flagler County which were taken, stolen and/or unlawfully obtained or are proceeds from unlawful activities in violation of §817.034, Scheme to Defraud and §896.10 Money Laundering.

The victim in this matter seeks to have the seized funds released into their custody.

This notice is provided consistent with §812.061, Florida Statutes.

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FOURTH INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Seventh JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Flagler COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2023 DR 1154 Division: 47 Christopher Richards, Petitioner, and Ruth Chungi, Respondent, TO: Ruth Chungi 101 Raceway Point BLD 8 Apt 305 Daytona Beach FL 32114 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 {name of Petitioner} , whose address is 30 Rymen Lane Palm Coast, FL 32164 on or before 2/4/24, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 1769 E. Moody Blvd Bld 1 Bunnell, FL 32110 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: _____ Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: December 20, 2023 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Tabatha Strack Deputy Clerk Jan. 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00009G

VOLUSIA COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2019 31947 CICI NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

EDWARD C TAFT JR, JR. A/K/A EDWARD C. TAFT, et al., Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered January 25, 2024 nunc pro tunc January 10, 2024 in Civil Case No. 2019 31947 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Volusia County, Deland, Florida, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is Plaintiff and EDWARD C TAFT JR, Jr. a/k/a Edward C. Taft, et al., are Defendants, the Clerk of Court, LAURA E. ROTH, ESQ., will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.volusia.real foreclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 28th day of February, 2024 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 53 AND THE EASTERLY 1/2 OF LOT 54, ROWLADERS THIRD ADDITION TO DAYTONA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 4, PAGE 179, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. 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 before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114; (386) 257-6096.

Hearing or voice impaired, please call 1 (800) 955-8770.

By: /s/Robyn Katz Robyn Katz, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: MRService@mccalla.com Fla. Bar No.: 146803 23-06882FL February 1, 8, 2024 24-00052I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12974 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF ALICE B. BRITTINGHAM, aka ALICE BURR BRITTINGHAM Deceased.

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 Alice B. Brittingham, also known as Alice Burr Brittingham, deceased, File Number 2023 12974 PRDL, by the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721; that the decedent’s date of death was September 30, 2023; that the total value of the estate is $500.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name Marion A. Brittingham-Beers, as trustee of the Alice B. Brittingham Trust of 1989 dated August 16, 1989, Address c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands 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 February 1, 2024.

Person Giving Notice: Marion A. Brittingham-Beers c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Person Giving Notice W. Denis Shelley, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 273872 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 258-0392 E-Mail: shelley@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: linda@legacylaw313.com February 1, 8, 2024 24-00051I

VOLUSIA COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2015 11321 CIDL U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT W. WHITAKER, et al., Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered October 10, 2022 in Civil Case No. 2015 11321 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Volusia County, Deland, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST is Plaintiff and Robert W. Whitaker, et al., are Defendants, the Clerk of Court, LAURA E. ROTH, ESQ., will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www. volusia.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 7th day of March, 2024 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: A parcel of land situated in Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, Volusia County, Florida, said parcel being more particularly described as follows: Commence at a concrete monument at the Northwest corner of Section 29 and run South 00 degrees 00 minutes 02 seconds East along the West line of said Section 29 a distance of 2266.98 feet to an iron pipe; thence run North 35 degrees 11 minutes 41 seconds East, 140.84 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run North 44 degrees 56 minutes 43 seconds East, 167.67 feet;

thence run North 80 degrees 22 minutes 22 seconds East, 167.66 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East, 93.00 feet; thence run South 32 degrees 46 minutes 28 seconds East, 1565.90 feet to an iron pipe; thence continue South 32 degrees 46 minutes 28 seconds East, 120 feet more or less to the waters of a lake; thence run Southwesterly along said waters to a point bearing South 42 degrees 00 minutes 15 seconds East from the Point of Beginning; thence run North 42 degrees 00 minutes 15 seconds West, 140 feet more or less to an iron pipe; thence continue North 42 degrees 00 minutes 15 seconds West, 1629.62 feet to the Point of Beginning. Also known as Lot 10, The Cove at Lemon Bluff, unrecorded. Together with easements for ingress, egress, drainage and utilities over and across the following: Easements: A 70 foot easement for utilities and General Road purposes across a strip of land situated in Sections 20 and 29 of Township 19 South, Range 32 East, Volusia County, Florida; said easement lying 45 feet right and 25 feet left of the following described centerline: Commence at the Northwest corner of said Section 29 and run South 89 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East, along the North line of said Section 29, a distance of 1942.95 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 89 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East, along said North line 948.57 feet; thence run North 55 degrees 16 minutes 42 seconds East, 538.19 feet; thence run North 77 degrees 02 minutes 52 seconds East, 302.00 feet; thence run South 70 degrees 07 minutes 38 seconds East 277.85 feet; thence run South 49 degrees 21 minutes 58 seconds East, 331.43 feet; thence run South 75 degrees 36 minutes 33 seconds East, 382.28 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East 160.27 feet to the Easterly right-of-way line of Lemon Bluff Road and the end of said easement.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2024 10032 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES RAYMOND SWENSON Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Charles Raymond Swenson, deceased, whose date of death was December 17, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721. 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 1, 2024.

Personal Representative: Edward A. Dimayuga 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 Attorney for Personal Representative: Edward A. Dimayuga, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 50634 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 258-0392 E-Mail: ed@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: Paralegal@legacylaw313.coma February 1, 8, 2024 24-00047I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 2024-10295-PDRL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF SYLVIA SHATARA Deceased.

The summary administration of the estate of SYLVIA SHATARA (a/k/a Silvia Shatara), deceased, whose date of death was December 8, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P. O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043. The names and addresses of the petitioner and the petitioner’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 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 1, 2024.

Petitioner Joanna Manna 72 Kent Drive Ormond Beach, FL 32176 Attorney for Petitioner RICKY P. BATEH Florida Bar No.: 0998249 6420 Greenland Chase Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32258 (904) 448-3168 rpbpa7@gmail.com rickbateh@comcast.net 24-00048I February 1, 8, 2024

A 70 foot easement for drainage, utilities and general road purposes situated in Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, Volusia County, Florida; said easement lying 35 feet left of and 35 feet right of the following described centerline: Commence at the Northwest corner of said Section 29 and run South 89 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East along the North line of said Section 29 a distance of 646.90 feet to the Point of Beginning of said centerline: thence run South 00 degrees 07 minutes 04 seconds West, 2003.29 feet to the end of said easement.

A 70 foot easement for drainage, utilities and general road purposes situated in Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, Volusia County, Florida; said easement lying 35 feet left of and 35 feet right of the following described centerline: Commence at the Northwest corner of said Section 29 and run South 89 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East along the North line of said Section 29 a distance of 1977.95 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run South 00 degrees 07 minutes 04 seconds West, 2001.16 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds West, 1608.90 feet; thence run South 80 degrees 22 minutes 22 seconds West, 167.66 feet; thence run South 44 degrees 56 minutes 43 seconds West, 167.67 feet; thence run South 35 degrees 11 minutes 41 seconds West, 140.84 feet to the end of said centerline.

A 70 foot easement for drainage, utilities and general road purposes situated in Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, Volusia County, Florida; said easement lying 70 feet East of and adjacent to the following described centerline: Commence at the Northwest corner of said Section 29 and run South 00 degrees 00 minutes 02 seconds East, along the West line of said Section 29, a distance of 2226.98 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 00 degrees 00 minutes 02 seconds East, along said West line, 442.03 feet to the

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2024 10059 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE DICKSON HUGUS, III Deceased.

The administration of the estate of George Dickson Hugus, III, deceased, whose date of death was December 1, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721. 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 1, 2024.

Personal Representative: George Dickson Hugus, IV c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert M. Holland, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 938998 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 258-0392 E-Mail: holland@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: linda@legacylaw313.com February 1, 8, 2024 24-00046I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-13092 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF MARGARET MARY NATUZZI A/K/A MARGARET M. NATUZZI, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of MARGARET MARY NATUZZI A/K/A MARGARET M. NATUZZI, deceased, whose date of death was October 11, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P. O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043. 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 PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 1, 2024.

Signed on this 2 day of December, 2023. /s/ GRACE RHODES Personal Representative 212 Carle Road Westbury, NY 11590 /s/ ROBERT KIT KOREY, ESQUIRE Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 147787 ROBERT KIT KOREY, P. A. 595 W. Granada Blvd., Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Telephone: (386) 677-3431 Email: Kit@koreylawpa.com Secondary Email: Michele@koreylawpa.com February 1, 8, 2024 24-00045I

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 1, 2024.

Personal Representative: /s/ Steven Aaker Steven Aaker 1530 Canyon Drive Downingtown, Pennsylvania 19335 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Wendy A. Mara Wendy A. Mara, Esq., Attorney Florida Bar Number: 69872 Mara Law. P.A. 555 West Granada Blvd., Ste.D-10 Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: (386) 672-8081 Fax: (386) 265-5995 E-Mail: wamara@maralawpa.com Secondary E-Mail: fmgomez@maralawpa.com; paralegalm@maralawpa.com February 1, 8, 2024 24-00043I

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 1, 2024.

Personal Representative: /s/ Melissa Carrier Thomas DuBrule 176 Ormwood Drive Ormond Beach, FL 32176 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Elan R. Kaney Elan R. Kaney, Esq., Attorney Florida Bar Number: 538302 523 N. Halifax Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Telephone: (386) 281-5777 Fax: (386) 867-8076 E-Mail: Elan.Kaney@KaneyLaw.com February 1, 8, 2024 24-00044I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE No. 2022 31319 CICI BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFF, VS. THOMAS E YOVANOVICH , ET AL. DEFENDANT(S).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 25, 2024 in the above action, the Volusia County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash at Volusia, Florida, on March 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at www.volusia.realforeclose.com for the following described property: LOT 29, RIVERWOOD PHASE V AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 41, PAGES 80-81, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA 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 before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The Court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein.

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 at 386-257-6096 , 101 N Alabama Ave., Ste D-305, DeLand, FL 32724 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.

Tromberg, Morris & Poulin, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1515 South Federal Highway Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33486 Telephone #: 561-338-4101 Fax #: 561-338-4077 Email: eservice@tmppllc.com Our Case #: 22-001062/2022 31319 CICI/ BOA February 1, 8, 2024 24-00049I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 13010 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF MILDRED AAKER, A.K.A. MILDRED M. AAKER, A.K.A. MILDRED MARIE AAKER Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Mildred Aaker, a.k.a. Mildred M. Aaker, a.k.a. Mildred Marie Aaker, deceased, whose date of death was September 11, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the mailing address of which is PO Box 6043, Deland, Florida 32721. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO: 2024 10108 PRDL Div.: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF PEGGY IRA EARLY, Deceased.

The administration of the Estate of PEGGY IRA EARLY, deceased, whose date of death was October 13, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724.

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

West 1/4 Section corner of said Section 29; thence run South 00 degrees 05 minutes 14 seconds East, along said West line 2070.04 feet to the end of said easement line.

Also an easement for utilities and general road purposes across a cul-de-sac having a radius of 50 feet and its radius point being North 89 degrees 54 minutes 46 seconds East, 50 feet from the above described end of said easement line.

Together with easement for ingress and egress, utilities and drainage as set forth in Deed recorded in Official Records Book 2734, Page 1215, of the Public Records of Volusia County, Florida.

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 before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114; (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 1 (800) 955-8770.

By: /s/Robyn Katz Robyn Katz, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: MRService@mccalla.com Fla. Bar No.: 146803 23-06641FL February 1, 8, 2024 24-00050I

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Case No. 2020 10402 CIDL Mortgage Lenders Investment Trading Corporation d/b/a R P Funding f/k/a R P Funding, Inc., Plaintiff, vs.

The Unknown Heirs or Beneficiaries of the Estate of Craig F. Lipscomb a/k/a Craig Lipscomb a/k/ Craig Farrel Lipscomb, Deceased, et al., Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment and/or Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, entered in Case No. 2020 10402 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein Mortgage Lenders Investment Trading Corporation d/b/a R P Funding f/k/a R P Funding, Inc. is the Plaintiff and The Unknown Heirs or Beneficiaries of the Estate of Craig F. Lipscomb a/k/a Craig Lipscomb a/k/ Craig Farrel Lipscomb, Deceased; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Quicken Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns; LORENA LIPSCOMB A/K/A LORENA JOHANNA LIPSCOMB; MELANIE MARIE LEDGERWOOD; JOHN RAYMOND LIPSCOMB are the Defendants, that Laura Roth, Volusia County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at, www.volusia.realforeclose.com, beginning at 11:00 AM on the 2nd day of May, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 9, BLOCK 128, DELTONA LAKES UNIT FOUR, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGE(S) 121 THROUGH 126, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TAX ID: 813004160090 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

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pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

REQUESTS FOR ACCOMODATIONS

BY PERSONS WITH DISABILTIES If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at not cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the appearance is less than 7 days;if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

THESE ARE NOT COURT INFORMATION NUMBERS SOLICITUD DE ADAPTACIONES PARA PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES Si usted es una persona con discapacidad que necesita una adaptación para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene el derecho a que se le proporcione cierta asistencia, sinincurrir en gastos.

Comuníquese con la Oficina de Administración Judicial (Court Administración), 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096, con no menos de 7 días de antelación de su cita de comparecencia ante el juez, o de inmediato al recibir esta notificación si la cita de comparecencia está dentro de un plazo menos de 7 días; si usted tiene una discapacidad del habla o del oído, llame al 711.

ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL Dated this 26th day of January, 2024.

BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2001 NW 64th St, Suite 130 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone: (954) 618-6955, ext. 4766 Fax: (954) 618-6954 FLCourtDocs@brockandscott.com By /s/Justin J. Kelley Justin J. Kelley, Esq. Florida Bar No. 32106 File # 20-F01777 February 1, 8, 2024 24-00040I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2022 30409 CICI LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

BEVERLY A. STARNES, ANGELA L. BRITTON AND BRIAN B.BRITTON, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 14, 2023, and entered in 2022 30409 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and BEVERLY A. STARNES; ANGELA L. BRITTON; BRIAN B. BRITTON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BRIAN B. BRITTON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANGELA L. BRITTON are the Defendant(s). Laura E. Roth as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.volusia.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on February 21, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 42, BLOCK 3, BIG TREE SHORES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGES 84 AND 85, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH A 1995 MANUFACTURED HOME HAVING IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 03610799H PERMANENTLY ATTACHED THERETO.

Property Address: 11 APPLEWOOD CIR, SOUTH DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32119 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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

IMPORTANT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste D-305, Deland, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

Dated this 24 day of January, 2024.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 21-140530 - EuE February 1, 8, 2024 24-00039I

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 11987 CIDL BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JUSTINA ZABULUNGI, DECEASED; HILDA AKYAA CORRI; KWABENA DWUMON CORRI; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendant(s) To the following Defendant(s): ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JUSTINA ZABULUNGI, DECEASED (LAST KNOWN ADDRESS) 2041 SWANSON DRIVE DELTONA, FLORIDA 32738 HILDA AKYAA CORRI (LAST KNOWN ADDRESS) 2725 SW 27TH AVE APT U4 GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32608 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 4, BLOCK 559, DELTONA LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGES 241 THROUGH 244, INCLUSIVE, OF THE

PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 2041 SWANSON DRIVE, DELTONA, FLORIDA 32738 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on Kahane & Associates, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1619 NW 136th Avenue, Suite D-220, Sunrise, FLORIDA 33323 on or before MAR 08 2024, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the BUSINESS OBSERVER and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No.2.065.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to provisions of certain assistance. Please contact the Court Administrator at Suite 300, Courthouse Annex, 125 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114; call (386)257-6096 within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); THIS IS NOT A COURT INFORMATION LINE; if you are voice impaired, call 1-800995-8770 (V) (Via Florida Relay Services).

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 23 day of January, 2024.

LAURA E. ROTH As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton As Deputy Clerk Submitted by: Kahane & Associates, P.A. 1619 NW 136th Avenue, Suite D-220 Sunrise, Florida 33323 Telephone: (954) 382-3486 Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380 Designated service email: notice@kahaneandassociates.com 23-00818 PHH February 1, 8, 2024 24-00042I

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE No. 2022 30176 CICI NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF D. JOAN SHAW AKA DOROTHY JOAN SHAW, DECEASED, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in Case No. 2022 30176 CICI of the Circuit Court of the 7TH Judicial Circuit in and for VOLUSIA County, Florida, wherein, MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff and UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF D. JOAN SHAW AKA DOROTHY JOAN SHAW, DECEASED, et al., are Defendants, Clerk of Court, Laura E. Roth, will sell to the highest bidder for cash at, WWW.VOLUSIA.REALFORECLOSE. COM, at the hour of 11:00 AM, on the 23rd day of February, 2024, the following described property: LOT TWO (2), UNIVERSITY CIRCLE, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, AT PAGE 144 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, must file a claim per the requirements set forth in FL Stat.

45.032.

IMPORTANT If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096.

Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

DATED this 24th day of February, 2024.

GREENSPOON MARDER LLP TRADE CENTRE SOUTH, SUITE 700 100 WEST CYPRESS CREEK ROAD FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 Telephone: (954) 343 6273 Hearing Line: (888) 491-1120 Facsimile: (954) 343 6982 Email 1: Jacob.Elberg@gmlaw.com Email 2: gmforeclosure@gmlaw.com By: /S/ Jacob C. Elberg Jacob C. Elberg, Esq. Florida Bar No. 1032316 36615.0414 / JSchwartz 24-00038I February 1, 8, 2024

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2023 11762 CIDL WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v.

PHILLIP J. VER HAAR A/K/A PHILLIP J. VERHAAR A/K/A PHILLIP J. HAAR A/K/A PHILLIP J. VER HARR; VALERIE VER HAAR A/K/A VALERIE E. VERHAAR A/K/A VALERIE VER HARR; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2; Defendants.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on November 28, 2023, in this cause, in the Circuit Court of Volusia County, Florida, the office of Laura E. Roth, Clerk of the Circuit Court, shall sell the property situated in Volusia County, Florida, described as: LOT 27, BLOCK 1289, DELTONA LAKES UNIT FORTY-FOUR, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 27, PAGES 289 THROUGH 296, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 830 ALCAN AVE, DELTONA, FL 32738-7144 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, online at www.volusia. realforeclose.com, on February 27, 2024 beginning at 11:00 AM. 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 before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 257-6096; Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

Dated at St. Petersburg, Florida this 23th. day of January, 2024. eXL Legal, PLLC Designated Email Address: efiling@exllegal.com 12425 28th Street North, Suite 200 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Telephone No. (727) 536-4911 Attorney for the Plaintiff Isabel López Rivera FL Bar: 1015906 1000008829 24-00037I February 1, 8, 2024

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 12009 CIDL NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs.

CARMEN R. IGLESIAS A/K/A CARMEN IGLESIAS; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendant(s).

TO: CARMEN R. IGLESIAS A/K/A CARMEN IGLESIAS Last Known Address 2121 ARROWHEAD AVE APT 4 DELTONA, FL 32725 Current Residence is Unknown UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1 2121 Arrowhead Ave Deltona, FL 32725 UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2 2121 Arrowhead Ave Deltona, FL 32725 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property in Volusia County, Florida: LOT 1, BLOCK 163, DELTONA LAKES UNIT EIGHT, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGE(S) 165 THROUGH 177, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., Plaintiff ’s attorneys, whose address is P.O. BOX 19519, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33318, (954) 564-0071, answers@ dallegal.com, on or before Dec 14, 2023, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorneys or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE KITTO TOWING & RECOVERY gives notice that on 02/16/2024 at 10:00 AM the following vehicles(s) may be sold by public sale at 470 DESTINATION DAYTONA LANE, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32174 to satisfy the lien for the amount owed on each vehicle for any recovery, towing, or storage services charges and administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida statute 713.78.

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for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a disability who needs an 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, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

THESE ARE NOT COURT INFORMATION NUMBERS SOLICITUD DE ADAPTACIONES PARA PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES Si usted es una persona con discapacidad que necesita una adaptacin para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene el derecho a que se le proporcione cierta asistencia, sin incurrir en gastos. Comunquese con la Oficina de Administracin Judicial (Court Administration), 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096, con no menos de 7 das de antelacin de su cita de comparecencia ante el juez, o de inmediato al recibir esta notificacin si la cita de comparecencia est dentro de un plazo menos de 7 das; si usted tiene una discapacidad del habla o del odo, llame al 711.

ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL DATED on Oct 30, 2023.

LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Erika Gray DEPUTY CLERK Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. Plaintiff ’s attorneys P.O. BOX 19519 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33318 (954) 564-0071 answers@dallegal.com 1496-192148 / DP February 1, 8, 2024 24-00041I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following personal property of Beth Salgado and Dolores Cervantes-Acosta will on 19th day of February 2024, at 10:00 a.m., on property at 336 Circle Drive, Lot #17, DeLand, Volusia County, Florida 32724, in Applegate MHC, be sold for cash to satisfy storage fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 715.109: Year/Make: 1973 CHARM VIN #: 48440412 Title #: 6176821 And All Other Personal Property Therein February 1, 8, 2024

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12989 PRDL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID NEAL ABERCROMBIE, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of DAVID NEAL ABERCROMBIE, deceased, whose date of death was November 16, 2023; File Number 2023 12989 PRDL, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand, FL 32724.

The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: January 25, 2024.

Signed on this day of 1/19/2024.

KIRK DOUGLAS ABERCROMBIE Co-Personal Representative ANNA COOPER Co-Personal Representative Heidi S. Webb Attorney for Personal Representatives Florida Bar No. 73958 Law Office of Heidi S. Webb 210 South Beach Street, Suite 202 Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 Telephone: (386) 257-3332 Email: heidi@heidiwebb.com Secondary Email: filing@heidiwebb.com Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00022I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12548 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF DEBORAH LYNN BORDIS Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Deborah Lynn Bordis, deceased, whose date of death was May 19, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave., Deland, Florida 32724. 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 January 25, 2024.

Timothy S. Carter Personal Representative 8101 Avocet Way Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553 Wendy A. Mara, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 69872 Mara Law. P.A. 555 West Granada Blvd., Ste.D-10 Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: (386) 672-8081 Fax: (386) 265-5995 E-Mail: wamara@maralawpa.com Secondary E-Mail: paralegalm@maralawpa.com Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00033I

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 2/9/2024 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1971 BLAK HS 1715 . Last Tenants: JACQUELINE GRACE PICKELS AKA JACQUELINE CARPENTER AND ANDREW NEAL SCHULTZ, THE ESTATE OF LYNNE BEACH, ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, SUCCESORS, AND ASSIGNS OF LYNNE BEACH AND SHANGRI LA MOBILE HOME. Sale to be at SL ORMOND MHC LLC, 1310 FLEMING AVENUE, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32174.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 12058 CIDL TRUIST BANK, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

THOMAS W. BARNHILL, JR. A/K/A THOMAS W. BARNHILL, et al., Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered January 11, 2024 in Civil Case No. 2023 12058 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Volusia County, Deland, Florida, wherein TRUIST BANK, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY is Plaintiff and Thomas W. Barnhill, Jr. a/k/a Thomas W. Barnhill, et al., are Defendants, the Clerk of Court, LAURA E. ROTH, ESQ., will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.volusia.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 29th day of February, 2024 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: Lot 27, Block “B”, Plantation Estates Unit 5, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 239, of the Public Records of Volusia County, Florida.

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 before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114; (386) 257-6096.

Hearing or voice impaired, please call 1 (800) 955-8770.

By: /s/Robyn Katz Robyn Katz, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: MRService@mccalla.com Fla. Bar No.: 146803 23-06961FL Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00034I

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023 11131 CIDL BANKUNITED N.A., Plaintiff, v.

KELLY RIGGINS, JR.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KELLY RIGGINS, JR.; ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendant(s), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order dated January 3, 2024 entered in Civil Case No. 2023 11131 CIDL in the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein BANKUNITED N.A., Plaintiff and KELLY RIGGINS, JR., are defendants, Laura E. Roth, Clerk of Court, will sell the property at public sale at www.volusia.realforeclose. com beginning at 11:00 AM on June 13, 2024 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:.

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF VOLUSIA STATE OF FLORIDA TO WIT: LOT 2, BLOCK 955, DELTONA LAKES UNIT THIRTY-SIX, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 27, PAGE (S) 164 THROUGH 170, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 3364 Newmark Dr, Deltona, FL 32738 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 BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. THE COURT, IN ITS DISCRETION, MAY ENLARGE THE TIME OF THE SALE. NOTICE OF THE CHANGED TIME OF SALE SHALL BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Submitted By: Jordan Shealy: Kelley Kronenberg 10360 West State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 Phone: (954) 370-9970 Fax: (954) 252-4571 Service E-mail: ftlrealprop@kelleykronenberg.com /s/ Jordan Shealy Jordan Shealy, Esq. FBN: 1039538 File No: CRF22138-JMV Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00035I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12824 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF MARION FREISMUTH GAWLOWSKI, A.K.A MARION FRANCES GAWLOWSKI, A.K.A MARION F. GAWLOWSKI Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Marion Freismuth Gawlowski, a.k.a. Marion Frances Gawlowski, a.k.a. Marion F. Gawlowski, deceased, whose date of death was August 10, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave, Deland, FL 32724. 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 January 25, 2024.

Personal Representative: Monica Stetz 1075 Horizon View Boulevard Port Orange, FL 32129 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Wendy A. Mara, Esq. Wendy A. Mara, Esq., Attorney Florida Bar Number: 69872 555 West Granada Blvd., Ste.D-10 Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: (386) 672-8081 Fax: (386) 265-5995 E-Mail: wamara@maralawpa.com Secondary E-Mail: pmflynt@maralawpa.com Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00036I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 13112 PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF DIANE J. SLATEN, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of DIANE J. SLATEN, deceased, whose date of death was October 28, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043.

The name and address 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 PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: January 25, 2024.

STEPHANIE COLLINS Personal Representative 4935 Redbud Dr. Sand Springs, OK 74063 Robert D. Hines, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 0413550 Hines Norman Hines, P.L. 315 S. Hyde Park Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 Telephone: 813-251-8659 Email: rhines@hnh-law.com Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00032I

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 2/9/2024 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1957 MIDW TV G1875 .

Last Tenants: MARIA DE LOURDES RICO SERRANO and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at WHAT BOX SON LLC DBA RAMAR MOBILE HOME PARK, 1930 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, SOUTH DAYTONA, FL 32119. 321213-0825.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 2/9/2024 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1991 CHAN HS CH12026A & CH12026B . Last Tenants: MICHAEL LYNN MORGAN and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at CS1031 THE FALLS AT ORMOND BEACH MHC DST DBA THE FALLS AT ORMOND BEACH, 1 FALLS WAY COURT, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32174. 813-241-8269.

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-12990-PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF ROGER HAROLD ARILDSEN a/k/a Roger H. Arildsen Deceased.

The administration of the Estate of Roger Harold Arildsen a/k/a Roger H. Arildsen, deceased, whose date of death was June 8, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave., Deland, FL 32724. 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 January 25, 2024.

Personal Representative: Regina Jeanette Osborne 801 Anderson Dr. Deltona, Florida 32725 Attorney for Personal Representative: Cyrus Malhotra Florida Bar Number: 0022751 THE MALHOTRA LAW FIRM P.A. 3903 Northdale Blvd., Suite 100E Tampa, FL 33624 Telephone: (813) 902-2119 Fax: (727) 290-4044 E-Mail: filings@FLprobatesolutions.com Secondary E-Mail: sandra@FLprobatesolutions.com Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00023I

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE No. 2023 32739 CICI MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC F/K/A REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., PLAINTIFF, VS. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNORS, CREDITORS AND TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF IRENE A. NEUBAUER (DECEASED), ET AL. DEFENDANT(S).

To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNORS, CREDITORS AND TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF IRENE A. NEUBAUER (DECEASED) RESIDENCE: UNKNOWN LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 5500 Ocean Shore Boulevard, APT #40, Ormond Beach, FL 32176 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property located in Volusia County, Florida: UNIT NO. B-1, KINGSTON SHORES, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1705, PAGE 10, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND AMENDMENTS THERETO has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action, on Tromberg, Morris & Poulin, PLLC, attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is 1515 South Federal Highway, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33432, and file the original with the Clerk of the Court, within 45 days after the first publication of this notice, either before FEB 26 2024 or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

This notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Business Observer.

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 at 386-257-6096 , 101 N Alabama Ave., Ste D-305, DeLand, FL 32724 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: January 11, 2024 LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton Deputy Clerk of the Court Tromberg, Morris & Poulin, PLLC attorneys for Plaintiff 1515 South Federal Highway, Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33432 Our Case#: 23-001723/2023 32739 CICI/ PHH 24-00030I Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024

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NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 2018 11262 CIDL BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

PHYLLIS SCHULZ, et al, Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated December 27. 2023, and entered in Case No. 2018 11262 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida in which Bank Of America, N.A., is the Plaintiff and Phyllis Schulz, Ronald E. Schulz Jr., Ana Gonzalez, are defendants, the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on online at electronically/online at http://www. volusia.realforeclose.com, Volusia County, Florida at 11:00AM EST on the February 15, 2024 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: LOTS 28 THROUGH 31, BLOCK 106, WEST HIGHLANDS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 6, PAGE(S) 220, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 1790 17TH ST, ORANGE CITY, FL 32763 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 before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a person with a disability who needs an 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, 125 E. Orange Ave., St. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, 386-257-6096, within 2 days of your receipt of this notice. If you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-9558770.

THIS IS NOT A COURT INFORMATION LINE. To file response please contact Volusia County Clerk of Court, 101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand, Fl 32724, Tel: (386) 736-5907.

Dated this 17 day of January, 2024.

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Adversary Proceeding File Number: 2023-13053PRDL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF MARCILYN HUTCHISON KING, a/k/a MARCILYN H. KING, Deceased RICHARD KING, as Personal Representative, Petitioner, vs.

JORDAN KING, Respondent.

The administration of the Estate of MARCILYN HUTCHISON KING, deceased, whose date of death was November 6, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, Florida 32721-6043. 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 January 25, 2024.

Dated: January 18, 2024.

RICHARD KING, Personal Representative 101 Ocean Avenue New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 CORONADO LAW GROUP, PLLC Kenneth Bohannon, Esquire Florida Bar #0027500 KBohannon@CFLLawyer.com Of Counsel 221 N. Causeway, Suite A New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169-5239 Phone: 386-427-5227 Facsimile: 386-423-3909 Primary Email: KBohannon@CFLLawyer.com Secondary Email: Eservice@CFLLawyer.com Attorney for Personal Representative Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00031I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 2/9/2024 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1986 FUQU HS FH276920A86 & FH276920B86 . Last Tenants: KENNETH WILLIAM ADAM, ESTATE OF KENNETH WILLIAM ADAM, ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS OF KENNETH WILLIAM ADAM AND PATTY J MORROW. Sale to be at CS1031 THE FALLS AT ORMOND BEACH MHC DST DBA THE FALLS AT ORMOND BEACH, 1 FALLS WAY COURT, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32174. 813-241-8269.

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2022 30159 CICI THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON,F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-FF5 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF5, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JACQUELINE R. GRAY A/K/A JACQUELINE GRAY, ET AL. Defendants To the following Defendant(s): UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES GRAY (CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN) Last Known Address: UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: THE SOUTHERLY 1/2 OF LOT 7, BLOCK 11, REPLAT OF UNIT NUMBER ONE HOME ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 11, PAGE 64, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 611 BAY AVENUE, HOLLY HILL FL 32117 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to J. Anthony Van Ness, Esq. at VAN NESS LAW FIRM, PLC, Attorney for the Plaintiff, whose address is 1239 E. NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE #110, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442 on or before FEB 26 2024 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. This notice is provided to Administrative Order No. 2065.

If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of

the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096.

Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a disability who needs an 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, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

THESE ARE NOT COURT INFORMATION NUMBERS SOLICITUD DE ADAPTACIONES PARA PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES Si usted es una person con discapacidad que necesita una adaptación para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene el derecho a que se le proporcione cierta asistencia, sin incurrir en gastos. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Administración Judicial (Court Administration), 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096, con no menos de 7 dias de antelación de su cita de comparecencia ante el juez, o de inmediato al recibir esta notificación si la cita de comparecencia está dentro de un plazo menos de 7 días ; si usted tiene una discapacidad del habla o del oído, llame al 711.

ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 11 day of January, 2024.

Laura E. Roth VOLUSIA COUNTY CLERK OF COURT By /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton As Deputy Clerk J. Anthony Van Ness, Esq. VAN NESS LAW FIRM, PLC Attorney for the Plaintiff 1239 E. NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE #110 DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442 PHH16908-21/cam Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00029I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2021 11414 CIDL WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB1, Plaintiff, vs.

GERALDINE KATRINA HANEY, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 23, 2023, and entered in 2021 11414 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB1 is the Plaintiff and GERALDINE KATRINA HANEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT are the Defendant(s). Laura E. Roth as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.volusia.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on February 13, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 13, BLOCK 727, DELTONA LAKES UNIT THIRTY-ONE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 27, PAGES 97 THROUGH

100, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 2057 HEATHWOOD ST, DELTONA, FL 32725 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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

IMPORTANT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste D-305, Deland, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

Dated this 18 day of January, 2024.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 20-061525 - MiM 24-00026I Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2020 30055 CICI NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs.

WALTER WOLFE II, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 26, 2023, and entered in 2020 30055 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I is the Plaintiff and WALTER WOLFE II; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF WALTER WOLFE II are the Defendant(s). Laura E. Roth as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.volusia.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on February 16, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: THE EASTERLY 145 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, SHORE ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE(S) 50, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 344 RIVERSIDE DR, HOLLY HILL, FL 32117

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 in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

IMPORTANT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste D-305, Deland, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

Dated this 18 day of January, 2024.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 19-406954 - NaC Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00025I

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 January 25, 2024.

Personal Representative: Rodolfo Almodovar Attorney for Personal Representative: Nathan Dougherty, Esquire Florida Bar No. 118632 P.O. Box 380984 Murdock, FL 33938 Tel: (941) 270-4489 contact@nathandoughertylaw.com Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00024I

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 CP 11954 IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE WILLIAM LEWIS Deceased.

The administration of the estate of George William Lewis, deceased, whose date of death was May 9, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County. 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

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