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Police chief: ‘Our hearts are heavy’ Elderly Ormond couple assaulted, police officer later shot by a contracted janitor. Officer is recovering. PAGE 6A
City gets offers for River Bend The golf course isn’t for sale, but interested buyers have reached out. PAGE 8A INSIDE ELECTIONS 2026
Get to know Ormond Beach Zone 4 City Commission candidate Amber Bobak. PAGE 6A
Art of the duel Michelle Delisle wins the first ArtBattle in series presented by The Creative Chapter, Inc. PAGE 1B
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First Coast Kava Kombucha bar opens in Ormond Beach, at 500 W. Granada Blvd. PAGE 6B
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Why Tinnitus Seems Louder in Quiet— and What You Can Do About It Dr. Indira Alvarez, Au.D., F-AAA If you have tinnitus, you may have noticed something frustrating: the ringing, buzzing, humming, or hissing often seems much louder when the room is quiet. At night, while reading, or when sitting alone, tinnitus can suddenly feel impossible to ignore. But when you are outside, talking with someone, listening to music, or moving through a busier environment, it may seem to fade into the background. That is not your imagination. It is one reason why two of the most useful tinnitus-management tools are also two of the simplest: creating a sound-rich environment and, when hearing loss is present, wearing properly fit hearing aids. Why Quiet Can Make Tinnitus Stand Out Think of tinnitus like a candle. Outside in bright sunlight, a candle flame may barely attract your attention. Put that same candle in a dark room, however, and suddenly it becomes the most noticeable thing in the room. Tinnitus can work the same way. When your surroundings are very quiet, there is less outside sound competing for your brain’s attention. The contrast between tinnitus and silence becomes greater, which can make tinnitus seem more prominent. This effect can be even stronger in people with hearing loss. If hearing loss reduces the amount of everyday sound reaching the brain, tinnitus may have less competition from the outside world. Add Sound—But Don’t Drown Out the Tinnitus One common strategy is called sound enrichment. This simply means adding comfortable, neutral, or pleasant sound to your environment. Examples include: • Soft music • A fan • Ocean or rainfall sounds • Nature sounds • A sound machine • An audiobook or podcast • Low-volume television or radio The goal is not necessarily to completely cover the tinnitus. In many cases, we want to reduce the contrast between tinnitus and silence without making the background sound so loud that it fully masks the tinnitus. Over time, this may help the brain become less interested in the tinnitus signal and allow it to move further into the background. Research supports the use of sound therapy as one option for managing bothersome tinnitus, although studies have not shown that one particular sound—such as white noise, nature sounds, or music—is clearly best for everyone.¹ That is good news. You do not need to find a magical “tinnitus sound.” The best sound is often one that is comfortable, easy to listen to, and simple enough to use consistently. Hearing Aids Can Help in a Different Way For people who have both tinnitus and hearing loss, hearing aids can be especially helpful. Hearing aids restore access to many everyday sounds that may have gradually faded away: birds, footsteps, air conditioning, conversation, dishes, road noise, and other subtle environmental sounds. This gives the brain more real-world sound to listen to. Clinical practice guidelines recommend a hearing-aid evaluation for people who have bothersome tinnitus along with hearing loss, and research has found that many
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patients experience a reduction in tinnitus-related distress after appropriately fit amplification. But there is an important detail: The hearing aids need to be fit correctly. Simply putting a hearing aid in the ear is not enough. A hearing aid should be programmed according to the patient’s specific hearing loss and then objectively verified whenever possible. One of the best methods is called Real-Ear Measurement, or REM. During REM, a tiny microphone is placed near the eardrum while the hearing aid is operating. This allows the audiologist to measure exactly how much sound is reaching the ear and determine whether the hearing aid is matching the patient’s prescribed amplification targets. A meta-analysis of 27 studies involving roughly 1,400 participants found that objectively verified hearing-aid fittings were associated with greater reductions in tinnitus loudness than unverified fittings, and in some analyses, greater reductions in tinnitus distress as well.⁸ In other words, one of the most effective “tinnitus features” in a hearing aid may simply be a well-programmed hearing aid that restores the sound you have been missing. What About Built-In Tinnitus Programs? Many modern hearing aids include optional tinnitus sounds such as white noise, ocean waves, or shaped noise. These can be useful for some patients, particularly when additional sound enrichment is needed. However, research has not consistently shown that these specialized programs are better than wellfit amplification alone.⁹ That is why tinnitus treatment should be individualized rather than assuming every patient needs the same sound or the same device. The Goal Is Not Always Silence Successful tinnitus management is not always about making the tinnitus disappear. A more realistic goal is to make tinnitus less noticeable, less emotionally charged, and less important to the brain. For many people, creating a sound-rich environment and restoring missing sound through properly fit hearing aids can be important steps in that process. The goal is not necessarily: “I never hear my tinnitus.” A better goal may be: “I hear it, but I do not have to pay attention to it.” At Palm Coast & Ormond Hearing Center, our mission is to not only provide the best quality hearing care possible, but also to educate the community and help all patients make informed decisions so they can get the care they need and deserve. Visit our website, www.palmcoasthearingcenter. com to learn more and schedule an appointment. We also have a locations in Ormond, learn more at www. Ormondhearingcenter.com.
A woman was killed after she was run over by a tractor-trailer on I-95 in Daytona Beach during the early hours of the morning on Thursday, Sept. 17, Florida Highway Patrol reported. According to FHP, the woman, whose identification by the medical examiner’s office is pending, was lying on the northbound outside lane of the interstate when she was struck by the tractor-trailer at 12:57 a.m. Due to the crash, the tractor-trailer jackknifed on the road. The driver, a 58-year-old Orlando man, remained on the scene. FHP did not report he sustained any injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
Resident lends FCSO deputies canoe to reach stranded fugitive The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 28-year-old woman wanted on an out-ofcounty warrant after deputies said she fled into a wooded area and was later found stranded across a canal. According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on the afternoon of Sept. 17 to a selfstorage business on Airport Road in Ormond Beach to assist with a trespassing call. When deputies arrived, a woman fled into a nearby wooded area. Deputies identified the woman as Tiffani Driggers, 28, and said she had an active fugitive arrest warrant from Walton County for felony violation of probation. FCSO deputies, including its K-9 and Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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BAR TAB 2:12 p.m. — 100 block of Williamson Boulevard, Ormond Beach Swindle food operator. As police were completing paperwork for a 39-year-old man who was being placed into police custody under the Marchman Act, a call about a reported theft was dispatched to the department. It involved the man and his unpaid bill at a nearby restaurant. Officers responded to a local hotel after receiving a call that the man was threatening death by suicide, according to a police report, as a friend
units, searched the area with assistance from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office and its Air One helicopter but were unable to immediately locate her. Later that evening, a resident on Windsong Court near the location of the earlier call reported hearing a woman calling for help from a wooded peninsula. Deputies responded and made voice contact with the woman across a canal, identifying her as Driggers. She told deputies she was exhausted, unable to cross the water and may have injured her ankle. According to FCSO, deputies requested assistance from the agency’s Marine Unit, but a nearby homeowner offered them a canoe. Two deputies used the canoe to cross the canal, locate Driggers and bring her back across the water. She was evaluated by Volusia County Fire Rescue before being taken into custody. Driggers was arrested on the fugitive warrant and transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, where she was being held without bond. FCSO said Driggers has a criminal history that includes grand theft, possession of controlled substances, giving a false name, resisting arrest and leaving the scene of an accident.
Three arrested with wanted man at Palm Coast residence Three people were arrested Sept. 17 after Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to a Palm Coast home looking for a man wanted on a felony warrant. According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, members of its Problem Area Crime Enforcement Unit, Fugitive Apprehension Unit and patrol division responded to a residence on Ballenger Lane to serve a fugitive warrant. Deputies believed Jeremiah Myke, 20, of Palm Coast, was at the home. Myke
had reported receiving alarming text messages. Once at the hotel, officers spotted the man walking onto the property. Police noted he exhibited signs of intoxication, including the odor of alcohol and an unsteady gait. The man requested he be transported under a Marchman act for evaluation and for help with alcohol abuse, the police report states. Then, the restaurant’s call came in. The man admitted that he left without paying his bill. He told police he was intending to go back to his hotel room and sleep. He had also left his wallet at the restaurant. The restaurant wished to press charges.
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was wanted on a felony arrest warrant for criminal mischief over $1,000. Deputies said they encountered Julianna Colon, 18, and Crystelle Colon, 23, and asked them about Myke’s whereabouts. Both women told deputies that Myke was not at the residence, had left the previous day and that they did not know where he had gone. FCSO said deputies believed the women appeared nervous and were being deceptive. After the women denied deputies permission to search the residence, deputies left the property but continued surveillance. A short time later, deputies said they saw Myke and Julianna Colon leave the residence in a vehicle. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and took both into custody. Deputies then returned to the residence and spoke with Crystelle Colon again. This time, she told deputies that Myke had been inside the residence during their earlier conversation. According to FCSO, Myke was arrested on the outstanding warrant. Julianna Colon and Crystelle Colon were arrested on charges of obstruction without violence. The Sheriff’s Office alleges the two women knowingly lied to deputies about Myke being inside the residence. All three were transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. Myke was being held on $5,000 bond. Julianna Colon and Crystelle Colon were each released on $500 bond.
Flagler deputies: Woman stole more than $6,500 in lottery tickets A Palm Coast woman was arrested after an investigation into the theft of more than $6,500 worth of Florida Lottery tickets from a Circle K gas station, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to
Petit theft. A 32-year-old man was arrested after deputies said he stole trading cards from a Palm Coast retailer — months after allegedly stealing trading cards from the same store. When a deputy asked the man why he stole from the store, he reportedly had a simple explanation: he “got away with it once before and got greedy.” The man was arrested on two petit theft charges and taken to jail.
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the Palm Coast gas station on Aug. 26 after receiving a report of a delayed theft. FCSO said an employee had accidentally printed 10 lottery tickets valued at $660 each on Aug. 9 and placed them in a manager’s book behind the counter after receiving advice from another employee. The employee resigned the following day for what he told detectives were unrelated reasons. Circle K management initially believed the employee who printed the tickets had taken them. Detectives with FCSO’s General Assignment Unit reviewed surveillance footage, interviewed employees and management and examined Florida Lottery records as part of the investigation. Lottery records showed the tickets began being scanned and winnings processed at the same Circle K on Aug. 11, the day after the employee resigned. Surveillance video showed assistant manager Leandra Tarpley, 31, of Palm Coast, scanning and processing the tickets, including winning tickets. Detectives said they crossreferenced the surveillance footage with lottery records and determined Tarpley scanned the tickets, paid out winnings and used the payouts to purchase additional scratch-off tickets while taking the remaining cash. Tarpley told detectives she had scanned tickets she found behind the counter but denied knowing they were the tickets originally printed by the employee. She also said she did not receive money from the winnings and only received free tickets. According to FCSO, lottery records and surveillance video contradicted her account and showed her receiving payouts. Detectives arrested Tarpley at the gas station on Sept. 15 on a grand theft charge. She was taken to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility and later released on a $2,500 bond.
later spotted near Palm Coast City Hall with the scooters. According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the scooters were stolen in separate incidents on Sept. 18. During one of the thefts, the suspects allegedly removed packaging and merchandise protection from a scooter, placed it in a shopping cart and walked past all points of sale without paying. Later that day, a deputy driving past Palm Coast City Hall spotted two people who matched the descriptions of the suspects. The pair were sitting near two electric scooters and a bicycle, with scooter boxes in nearby bushes. The man was also reading a user manual for one of the scooters, deputies said. The two denied being at the store and told deputies they had purchased a scooter from a man for about $75 but couldn’t figure out how to make it work. Deputies said the two scooters were valued at a combined $759. Both were arrested. PORCH PIRATE 5:02 p.m. — First block of Mayfield Terrace, Ormond Beach Petit theft. An Ormond Beach resident called police after her package was stolen by a woman in a white baseball cap. According to a police report, the incident occurred two days prior at around 1:13 p.m. The resident’s Ring camera captured the suspect walking up to the home’s porch, tucking the package under her shirt and walking away. The package was valued at $16. The suspect may have left some evidence behind, as the resident spotted some jewelry on the welcome mat. In the end, the resident opted not to press charges.
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Pilots take time to encourage a future pilot: pilots Jessica Garcia and Emely Quintanilla, future pilot Charlie Kinney, and pilots Brittney Burwell and Rene Clemens.
Reaching for the skies Girls in Aviation Day hopes to inspire the next generation of women in the industry. ABE MILLS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Attendees from all over Volusia County and beyond joined the party for the fourth annual Girls in Aviation Day sponsored by the Daytona Beach chapter of Women in Aviation Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Sheltair hangars near Daytona International Airport. The event featured multiple prop planes on display, a jet, and a helicopter, facepainting, a rivet station, educational institutions and employers in the field of aviation, a NASA
robot dog, a station for sending a postcard to space, and more. “As a small chapter, we are truly honored and privileged to be able to put this event on for over 1,000 attendees each and every year,” said Erika Barger, scholarship chairwoman for Women in Aviation. “We’ve got sponsors, we’ve got vendors, and we have the static aircraft.” The local chapter plans events like Girls in Aviation Day in an effort to fulfill the Women in Aviation mission. “My hope for everyone leaving here today is to have some form of inspiration, to just spark a little bit of their dream moving forward,” said Alyssa Black, certified flight instructor, pilot, and student success adviser.
The girls of all ages were paying attention. “I get to have a squishy airplane because I want to be a pilot when I grow up,” said grade schooler Anastasia Berstler. Ten-year-old Charlie Kinney came to the event already knowing exactly what she wants to do. “I want to be a Blue Angels pilot,” Kinney said. “They fly planes and they do shows around the world. I watched a show once, and then I decided that’s what I wanted to be.” There were several pilots attending the event just hoping to share as much encouragement and knowledge about the industry as they could. “There’s no dream that is not capable of becoming a reality,” pilot Greta Miquelena
Siblings Kenzie, Kaia, and Kayden Vanderhoff enjoy sitting in a plane at the Girls in Aviation Day event. Photos by Rachel Mills
said. Daytona Chapter of Women in Aviation Vice President Linda Britt acknowledges that knowing what’s available and knowing how to proceed are vital to the process. “[We want] to give young girls resources on information on how to join the aviation industry, whether they want to be a pilot, air traffic control, airplane mechanics,” Britt said. There are education programs for everything from being a pilot to working in mechanics or being an instructor. “I’m actually the scholarship chairman for our local Women in Aviation International Daytona Beach chapter,” Barger said. “Students can apply for those scholarships that goes towards flight training or other flight careers.” For more information on The Daytona Chapter of Women in Aviation and their events go to https://www.wai. org/
Women in Aviation International Daytona Beach Chapter leaders: Alyssa Black, certified flight instructor; Linda Britt, vice president of Daytona Beach Chapter; Erika Barger, scholarship chairwoman of the Daytona Beach Chapter
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Randie to the rescue: one pivotal volunteer in trap-neuter-return effort Since 2020, Randie Zimmerman has helped address local feral and abandoned cat populations. JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR
Randie Zimmerman rescues over 700 cats a year. A massage therapist and personal trainer, Zimmerman volunteers with Concerned Citizens for Animal Welfare as their head trapper and works with the Ormond Beach Police Department’s Animal Services division. Since 2020, Zimmerman, of Ormond-by-the-Sea, has dedicated herself to helping address feral and abandoned cat populations through trapneuter-return programs, working with local rescues and oftentimes paying out of her own pocket for the medical care for the cats she helps. “My whole life revolves around it,” Zimmerman said. “So I just work really hard. I do whatever fundraising I can for myself and other rescues.” Her rescue work began during the COVID-19 pandemic. She and a few friends used to meet at Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park and one day, they
Before: What a kitten looked like when Randie Zimmerman trapped her.
spotted a pregnant cat. They got her some food and Zimmerman started reaching out to rescues and animal control to see how the cat could be helped. She was given information on what to do, but said no one she spoke with was in a position to help. Then, the next time she went to go feed the pregnant cat, Zimmerman was met by a colony of six cats. “Then as the kittens started arriving, I’m learning how to trap and everything, I’m getting the adults fixed,” Zimmerman recalled. “Now I’m catching the kittens, rehoming the kittens. But it ended up there were 16 cats at that colony.” Peggy Jones became her first volunteer. They fed the cats every day until 2024, when the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission ordered the cats be removed from the park. Zimmerman and Jones spent Christmas that year trapping the remaining members of the colony, of which there were six. Many cats in the colony died after they were hit by cars or due to medical issues complicated by Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. They brought the cats to Zimmerman’s house, where she had built enclosures, to determine which cats were
“When you see the faces of these kittens, especially sick ones, when you know if it was another day they probably would have died, or if they do die, you know that they didn’t die out on the pavement and run over at Dunkin’ Donuts. You know what I mean? So when you think about that, that keeps you going.” RANDIE ZIMMERMAN
adoptable and which weren’t. Jones died a year and a half ago, and Zimmerman now has her cat Yogi, one of the adoptable members of the Bicentennial colony. “When she was dying ... she said, ‘I have to tell you, when you asked me to help you with the cats, it was the first time I ever felt like a part of anything in my life,’” Zimmerman recalled. The majority of cats she traps are mothers and kittens. That’s where rescues and animal control agencies need the most help, as trapping mother cats and their kittens can take hours. Sometimes, six to eight hours a day. And Zimmerman knows there’s no time to be wasted. Delaying rescuing kittens could mean that some won’t make it due to the elements, cars or predators. As a result, Zimmerman often rescues “bottle babies,” or orphaned newborn kittens in need of round-the-clock feeding. “I’m terrified of bottle babies,” Zimmerman said.
After: What the kitten looks like after adoption.
Randie Zimmerman holds a litter of kittens. Courtesy photos
That’s where Tiny Tales Rescue comes in. Zimmerman met founder Amanda Witt at Cat Care Clinic in Ormond Beach, where Witt works as a technician. Zimmerman brings cats in to the clinic for medical care, both those she rescues personally and through CCFAW. After learning that Witt fostered bottle babies, Zimmerman called her late one night asking for help. “Essentially, she gave me the first bottle baby for Tiny Tales Rescue,” Witt said. Sometimes people don’t realize how much a community needs cat rescues and TNR programs, Witt said. There’s so many cats that need help and the work they do isn’t a hobby or a passion project — it’s something they put a lot of themselves into, Witt said. Zimmerman is no exception. “The amount of cats that she rescues is insane and it
only is making a dent, essentially,” Witt said. “So we need more people like her for sure, and there is such a need for that too because the TNR programs are so important.” Witt officially founded Tiny Tales Rescue in November 2025. On Saturday, Ormond Beach Police Department hosted an adoption event for the local rescue. Three cats were adopted. Zimmerman was among the volunteers helping at the event. “She’s like that go-to human,” Witt said. “Not only does she do all the TNR stuff and saving all these cats, but she also is like a wealth of information. She will give advice if needed. She’s just one of those humans that just wants to help.” The love of cats runs in Zimmerman’s family. Her father used to run a car dealership in Boston, where she grew up. When he was seeking to
expand the business, he began to buy homes surrounding the dealership. As people moved, they left their cats behind and her father and her aunt began caring for them. “My father had a running tab with the Massachusetts Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, MSPCA, because he was paying for so many spays and neuters,” Zimmerman said. They ended up with about 30 cats on the property and her father left one house standing to provide them with shelter. When he sold his business about 10 years ago, he made it a condition of the sale that the new owner would not tear the house down until the last cat died of natural causes. And the condition held. When the last cat died three years ago, the new owner called Zimmerman’s father, who came out and buried the cat. Rescue work can be tiring. What keeps Zimmerman going? The friends that check in and encourage her to do the best she can, even as Zimmerman stretches herself thin, receiving calls at all hours of the days and nights from people seeking help. It never feels like she’s doing enough, she said. And then she looks at the faces of the cats and kittens she rescues. “When you see the faces of these kittens, especially sick ones, when you know if it was another day they probably would have died, or if they do die, you know that they didn’t die out on the pavement and run over at Dunkin’ Donuts,” Zimmerman said. “You know what I mean? So when you think about that, that keeps you going.” Email jarleene@observer localnews.com.
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SMA Healthcare Foundation’s annual celebration event raises $281,000 More than $29,000 benefited the Larry and Joan Kelly Scholarship Fund. SMA HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
The SMA Healthcare Foundation celebrated its Annual Dinner Celebration & Auction on Aug. 26 at the DAYTONA 500 Club, raising $281,000 to support the mission and programs of SMA Healthcare, including more than $29,000 for the Larry and Joan Kelly Scholarship Fund. This year’s event introduced a fresh format centered around a fireside chat between event emcee Kim Coon and returning honoree and NAS-
CAR Cup Series driver Austin Dillon. Their conversation offered guests a more personal look at Dillon’s career, experiences and life beyond the racetrack. NASCAR champion and longtime friend of the Foundation Michael Waltrip also joined the conversation. The event featured two check presentations in support of SMA Healthcare’s mission. Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood, on behalf of the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, presented a check for $35,000, while Randy and Daniel Dye of 71MVP presented a check for $25,000. The live auction generated $65,000 of the event’s total revenue. More than $29,000 of the evening’s proceeds benefit-
Kelly Scholarship Bear Auction winner with Michael Waltrip.
ed the Larry and Joan Kelly Scholarship Fund, which provides educational opportunities for students pursuing their academic goals. The evening concluded with SMA Healthcare’s traditional “coin out” ceremony. The ceremony is modeled after the tradition used to recognize clients as they graduate from SMA’s residential treatment programs. The commemorative coin features the SMA Healthcare logo on one side and the Serenity Prayer on the other, representing recovery, perseverance and the journey forward. Lex Cunniff, a former SMA client who later became an SMA employee, presented the coin to Dillon and shared her own story of recovery. Cunniff spoke about her journey as a client receiving services at SMA and the path that ultimately brought her back to the organization as an employee. “The Annual Dinner is always a special opportunity to bring together people who believe in the work of SMA Healthcare and want to make a difference in our communities,” said Susan Capone Rode, executive director of the SMA Healthcare Foundation. “We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, donors, auction participants, volunteers and
Heather Shubirg, SMA Foundation board chair; Susan Capone Rode, SMA Foundation executive director; Ivan Cosimi, SMA Healthcare CEO; and Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Courtesy photos
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For the city to sell the land, it must get permission from the FAA and update its airport master plan.
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A 40-year-old Daytona Beach man is facing attempted murder and aggravated battery charges after police report he assaulted an elderly Ormond Beach couple and shot a police officer in the leg. “The charges filed are serious ones, and the department will give the state attorney’s office everything it needs to see this case through,” Ormond Beach Police Chief Jesse Godfrey said during a news conference on Monday, Sept. 21. Godfrey reported that the victims, a 79-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman, were performing a routine check of Daytona College at 425 S. Nova Road around 4:34 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, when they noticed evidence of trespassing — including beer, an unknown wallet and an ID. The victims, whose identities were not released by OBPD out of respect for the family, called 911 at around 6:44 p.m. to have the trespassers removed after receiving a burglary alarm notification. It was then that the suspect, Michael Hightower, is believed to have exited the building and crashed into their vehicle with his own. He also assaulted the couple, striking and kicking them multiple times, before fleeing the scene on foot. Hightower is believed to be an employee of the janitorial company that cleans Daytona State, Godfrey reported.
Police and medical personnel arrived at the scene at 6:50 p.m. and found both victims in critical condition. They were transported to the hospital. Hightower was found at about 7:37 p.m. in the 300 block of Clyde Morris Boulevard and was taken into police custody. After being interviewed by police, he was transported to AdventHealth Daytona Beach for medical clearance, as Hightower had crashed his car into the victims’ vehicle and was subdued with a taser while he attempted to flee from law enforcement. Ormond Beach Police Officer Austin Long was among the officers guarding Hightower at the hospital. A struggle ensued around 3:20 a.m. as Hightower was going through an MRI and officers tried to restrain him, Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young said at the news conference. During the physical altercation, Hightower was able to get a hold of Long’s firearm and shoot him in the leg. “As horrific as this incident was, I’m just grateful that it was not a lot worse, and I’m grateful that the suspect’s in custody and this officer should make a full recovery,” Young said. Young added that the Daytona Beach Police Department will conduct a “full review” of the incident, following statements made by his officers concerning the treatment they received by AdventHealth’s medical staff and ER doctor on duty. “If what I’m told is true, I will be going to the higher-ups at AdventHospital because there’s no way — we should all be on the same team, and all of
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our jobs are extremely important,” Young said. “At the end of the day, we’re both out here trying to save lives. It’s their role to save lives in the hospital. It’s our role to save lives both in the hospital and out in the community.” Long, a K-9 officer, has been with OBPD for eight years. He was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday and is recovering at home. Hightower has been charged with two counts of attempted felony murder and one count of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer. He was recently arrested in August for an April 1 hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. “I want to speak for a moment about how the department feels today because I know our community feels it too,” Godfrey said. “Our hearts are heavy. A husband and wife, 79 and 74 years old, did everything right and were still hurt terribly. One of our officers was just doing his job and he was shot. Ormond Beach is a close community, and when two of our neighbors are hurt like this, we all feel it.”
The city of Ormond Beach has received two letters of intent to purchase the shuttered River Bend Golf Course property. On Sept. 11, the city received a letter from Miami-based company Titan Development Partners LLC, seeking to purchase the 172-acre golf course for $4 million. Then three days later, on Sept. 14, the city received another letter from Gerry James, a former candidate for Florida State Senate. But is the property for sale right now? Based on the city’s responses to the interested parties, the answer is no. “Any potential future sale of the property would require the approval of the federal government and subject to the restrictions in the deed by which the city received title to the property, as well as other federal requirements,” City Attorney Randy Hayes wrote to James and Titan Development Partners. James did not include a purchase price in his letter to the city. In an interview with the Observer, James said that he has procured a couple of investors for the golf course. Though he hasn’t personally renovated a golf course property in the past, James is a financial adviser as well as a PGA professional. He also previously opened Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine, California, alongside the golf
course’s ownership group. In 2024, he ran against Sen. Tom Leek to represent District 7 in the Florida State Senate. During his campaign is when he first learned about River Bend. “After that was all said and done, I had forgotten about it,” said James, of Ponte Vedra. “I went back to work as a financial adviser, and I got a telephone call from a few people asking me if there was interest in jumping into a golf course development project. The original fellow said, ‘We have 3,000-plus signatures that we’re trying to get this thing reopened for the community.’” James said he spoke with Mayor Jason Leslie and later met with the city manager, city attorney and other staff members. “They said there were a lot of hurdles that we had to jump through,” James said. He believes those hurdles are either easily resolvable or resolved already. River Bend sits on Ormond Beach Municipal Airport land, which was deeded over to the city in 1959 by the federal government. But the land is still subject to regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration. At the Sept. 10 commission meeting, city staff explained that the FAA is requiring an updated airport master plan before allowing a new operator to reopen the golf course. In previous discussions, city staff has said that the FAA would not consider using the land for purposes other than aeronautical, or allow it to be sold, without a master plan update projecting the airport’s 20-year aeronautical demand.
Hayes reiterated this to the interested buyers. “Approval by the federal government of the golf course use in the past did not result in the permanent approval of that use and did not establish the property as being surplus to future needs of the airport,” Hayes wrote. “The use of the property remains subject to the deed restrictions and other requirements for federally obligated land. In the event the federal government was in the future to allow the city to sell any portion of the property, the city would solicit proposals for the best use at the highest purchase price in accordance with the city’s deed restrictions and any federal requirements.” The next airport master plan update is being budgeted for the 2027-2027 fiscal year and estimated to cost about $581,000. It could take 12-18 months to complete. The city reported it would be funded via dollars from the FAA and the Florida Department of Transportation. James said he hasn’t been able to tour the property yet but has had an architect look at the course’s topographical layout and original design. “My intent, once again, to make it very clear, is to make this a public facility accessible to everybody in the community, and make it a project such as it’ll attract people throughout the state to come play golf there,” James said. “So there is a huge benefit to the city of Ormond Beach if they go ahead and sell this land to me, because of the commitment that I have from my investors and the expertise that I have procured to make this project arguably one of the best golf courses in the state.”
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Volusia lowers tax rate for general fund, cuts law library program funding County Council votes during final budget hearing Tuesday to go to rollback in the general fund. JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR
The Volusia County Council has opted to go to rollback in the county’s general fund for the 2026-2027 budget, paving the way by cutting 70% of the budget for its law library program and transferring $4.8 million in one-time dollars from its economic development fund reserves. Amid calls from residents to lower taxes due to rising costs of living, the County Council voted unanimously during the final budget hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 22, to adopt a rollback rate in the general fund of 3.1007 mills — or $3.1007 per $1,000 in taxable value. The rollback rate, as defined by state statute, is the rate that would bring in the same amount of property tax rev-
enue as the previous year. To be able to go to rollback, the county needed to cut about $5.5 million from its $1.1 billion budget. “This county, this council, and the previous council have done a good job of not having wild increases,” County Council Chair Jeff Brower said. “We have tried to hold the line, but holding the line on the millage rate is a tax increase for almost everybody in the county, and so I am not willing to give you a tax increase this year. I’m not going to vote for anything that’s not rollback because it’s such a tiny, tiny amount. If we would all work together, we could do that.” Brower has been advocating for the rollback rate. At the first budget meeting, he and Sheriff Mike Chitwood clashed over it, as the sheriff said going to rollback would “defund” his agency. The Sheriff’s Office’s $106.8 million budget would have decreased by about $3.4 million. At Tuesday’s meeting, Councilman Don Dempsey, who voted in favor of adopt-
ing a flat rate at the last budget hearing, said he had reconsidered his vote and was in favor of “full rollback.” “It’s not like that we’re antilaw enforcement,” Dempsey said. “I don’t think the chair is anti-law enforcement. It’s just times are tough.” Councilman Jake Johansson said that while he favors a fiscally conservative government, discussions to reduce the sheriff’s budget should have started several months ago. “But for me, I don’t think I ever went to the sheriff and said, ‘Look, I need you to cut from your budget,’” Johansson said. “I took a look at the budget. It was more, but he’s always been quick to describe to me ... of what’s being spent, and I thought that was justified.” The council did not go to rollback on its law enforcement fund. To go to rollback in the general fund, the council cut 70% of the budget from one of its programs: The law library, which the county stated in its budget presentation provides
print collections, online legal databases and librarian assistance to attorneys and any member of the public conducting legal research. The law library program had a $1.038 million budget planned for 2026-2027. The state-mandated budget is $325,000. “This could be a plus plus, I think for the community as well,” County Councilman Danny Robins said as he suggested cutting the law library budget. “We’re not going to be, I’d say, defunding them. We’re meeting our thresholds legally.” County Councilman David Santiago agreed. “That’s not really high in my priorities and our core responsibilities,” he said. When directed by Santiago to use economic development fund reserves to offset the remaining $4.8 million needed to go to rollback, County Finance Director Ryan Ossowski sought confirmation that the council wanted to use one-time funding for recurring costs in the upcoming fiscal year. There would
breaking sea turtle nesting season begins to produce more hatchlings along the coastline. As additional nests hatch, residents and visitors may be more likely to encounter young sea turtles on the beach or near the shoreline. While finding a hatchling can be an exciting experience, beachgoers should give it plenty of space and avoid touching, picking up, or attempting to return it to the water. A young sea turtle found along the shoreline may be exhausted, disoriented, or otherwise in need of assistance, and trained person-
nel can determine whether intervention is necessary. Anyone who encounters a hatchling that appears stranded or in distress should notify a Beach Safety lifeguard or other authorized official on the beach. Beachgoers also may contact the Marine Science Center at 386-3045545 for assistance. As washback season continues, visitors to the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet can see recovering sea turtles while learning about the work that goes into their rescue and rehabilitation.
still be about $6 million in reserves in the economic development fund. “I realize it’s one-time money, Ryan,” Santiago said. “I read your mind already, but I think that solves our concerns as we’re going into this potential Amendment 3 that many are discussing — the unknown of what’s going to happen in November. This gives us the buffer now to go down to rollback in the general fund.” Based on the proposed changes, the county’s net operating budget decreased by $6 million, and is now $1.058 billion. The county will also start planning to implement budget changes triggered by House Bill 1329, which was signed by the governor in June. As part of the new legislation, local governments must identify ways to reduce the budget by 10%. In January, county staff will present a budget calendar to the council for adoption, which will include the statemandated budget reduction workshop. “We’ll be seeking guidance
“We have tried to hold the line, but holding the line on the millage rate is a tax increase for almost everybody in the county, and so I am not willing to give you a tax increase this year. I’m not going to vote for anything that’s not rollback because it’s such a tiny, tiny amount. If we would all work together, we could do that.” JEFF BROWER, Volusia County Council Chair
from the Florida Department of Revenue, and hopefully, we’ll receive some guidance,” Ossowski said. “This is a complicated budget. We have many funding streams that all have restrictions on what they can be spent on.”
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Baby sea turtle gets helping hand from Volusia County lifeguards One tiny sea turtle got a little extra help the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 16, after its journey into the ocean brought it back onto the beach and into the care of Volusia County’s Beach Safety lifeguards.
After entering the water, the hatchling was washed back to shore, where lifeguards came to its aid and transported it to the Marine Science Center for further evaluation and care. Known as a “washback,” the phenomenon occurs when waves, winds, or currents carry young sea turtles back to shore after they have entered the ocean. Washbacks may be tired or weakened from their time in the water and may need assistance before they are ready to return to sea. The rescue comes as Volusia County’s record-
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Civic involvement: Amber Bobak wants to help spark change in Ormond This is Amber Bobak, who is running to represent Zone 4 on the Ormond Beach City Commission.
teenager,” Bobak said. “So I think she’s a little bit proud of me there. I won her over. She did say she voted for me.” ‘MOST OF US LOVE THIS COMMUNITY’
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When Amber Bobak first learned that a Circle K gas station was going to be built about 400 feet away from her home, she worked for months to try and stop it, and when that didn’t appear feasible, lessen the development’s impact on her neighborhood. She researched regulations. Attended meetings with city staff. Spoke to officials. Filed an appeal. And through that process, she was told that to have a chance to make real change, she’d have to have a seat at the table. Or, in this case, the dais. “I don’t want to become a politician,” said Bobak, who is running against incumbent Ormond Beach Zone 4 City Commissioner Harold Briley. “I’m asking for the politician’s seat because it comes with power. Because I’ve seen local issues that I’d like to have a stronger input on.” Bobak and Briley are headed to a runoff after the results of the August primary election. While both of them edged out the third candidate in the race, Barry du Moulin, neither earned enough to win the election outright in the primary, as Briley received 41.86% of the vote and Bobak received 38.84%. In number of votes, Briley earned 931 and Bobak 862 — a difference of 69 votes. Per Bobak’s campaign web-
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site, she envisions a Zone 4 built on “environmental stewardship and active public participation.” “I just want to be open and honest and let people know exactly who I am,” Bobak said. “No surprises. Transparency.” BOBAK’S BEGINNINGS
Bobak wasn’t born in Ormond Beach. Her mom had her at 16 years old at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. She still considers Ormond Beach to be her “stomping grounds,” as she lived in the area on and off for most of her childhood. She attended both Tomoka and Pine Trail Elementary at points in her life, and moved back and forth between Ormond Beach, Daytona and Orange Park in Clay County throughout her youth. As a teen, Bobak said she was a troubled child. She had her oldest son at 18 years old. “So I was a young mom as well, after making bad decisions,” Bobak said. “I continued to make bad decisions, unfortunately, even as a young mother.” In 2008, at 22 years old, she
and her boyfriend at the time got pulled over for expired tags. Her boyfriend had a warrant for his arrest on drug charges from another state, and police found a marijuana joint in the car. Bobak took the fall for the joint, and later missed three court dates in a row for the charge. She was arrested. Charges were later dropped. Soon thereafter, she met her husband Jason and her life changed. “I’ve been busy raising kids since then,” said Bobak, who is a mom of three. “... Learned from every mistake I made.” Her family wasn’t thrilled when she decided to run for office. Bobak said her grandmother initially begged her not to run. In running for office, Bobak said she’s probably given up time with her grandmother, who’d like her to spend more hours thrifting together. Her grandmother will be 88 in December. “She has told me that she’d rather see me in the trouble I’m making today than the trouble I used to make as a
Bobak currently works for Cains Electric as a front desk office administrator. For years, she also worked as a server and did a short stint with the Classic Muscle Motor Company. Her political qualifications? Bobak said she has none. Though, that’s not quite accurate. In February, she was appointed to the Planning Board by Mayor Jason Leslie. Of the current commissioners, two previously served on the Planning Board, Briley and Mayor-elect Lori Tolland. Bobak also serves as an alternate for the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. However, time served on boards and experience, she said, isn’t part of the qualifications to run for local office. “I think that these positions were created and designed to be qualified so that the average day resident could step up and represent their community,” Bobak said. “That’s the whole part of our government system.” When she became involved in advocating for her neighborhood during the beginnings of the Circle K project at 699 S. Nova Road, she had conversations with numerous agencies and departments, including St. Johns River Water Management and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. And she started seeing gaps in protections for residents and impacts from recent state legislation. “Most of us love this community and want to see it
thrive,” Bobak said. “We just we see the state issues coming down and think that there might need to be a strong hold to try to get any of our Home Rule back that we’ve lost and maintain any that we still have.” Bobak believes in small government. She’s not antidevelopment. She’s concerned about water and environmental protections. And she sees eye-to-eye on many issues with Briley, who has represented Zone 4 since 2022. She just wished citizens’ opinions and stances on issues were voiced more often on the record, and felt she could do that. “I really think that that needs to come through with the conversation on the dais,” Bobak said. RUNNING A SMALL CAMPAIGN
When people ask her how her campaign is going, Bobak said she never knows how to answer — other than saying she’s having a good time. She doesn’t do door-to-door campaigning very much. “I pick up garbage,” she said. “I put my campaign shirt on and I go walk up and down the street, and I pick up garbage that I don’t want
to see anyway. I haven’t done the traditional sign waving that most people want to see — mixed feelings on that one. Some people believe it’s kind of like a pastime, just do it because that’s part of the history of it, but then you’ve got other people that I’ve talked to that are like, ‘No, it’s a distraction.’” She’s running her campaign on her own with a handful of financial supporters. Most of the people she talks to are those she encounters in public settings and community events. Bobak loves to draw, mainly with colored pencils. She crotchets too — and will do so at city commission meetings often to keep her hands busy. She describes herself as “earth-oriented,” and dresses in a hippie boho style. Bobak isn’t religious; she considers herself spiritual. “I think that we’re all so different and everything is so different, but then down at the depth of everything, there’s a core similarity that’s just beautiful,” Bobak said. Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories highlighting the candidates for local office who will be on the Nov. 3 ballot.
“I don’t want to become a politician, I’m asking for the politician’s seat because it comes with power. Because I’ve seen local issues that I’d like to have a stronger input on.” AMBER BOBAK
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Maintaining city’s core services: public safety and infrastructure JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR
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hat are some issues residents speak to Zone 2 City Commissioner Travis Sargent about most often? Affordability, traffic and road safety, responsible growth, public safety, and maintaining infrastructure, he said. “Residents want to preserve the quality of life that makes Ormond Beach special while ensuring the city remains fiscally responsible and prepared for future challenges,” Sargent said. What are some things you think the city is doing well for its residents, and what are some things you think can be improved?
The city continues to do a strong job in public safety, parks and recreation, financial stewardship, and providing community events that enhance quality of life. Areas where we can continue to improve include transparency, public engagement, traffic management, infrastructure planning, and streamlining
certain city processes to better serve residents. Can you share an update about Andy Romano Beachfront Park? When can residents expect to see it fully reopened?
The park has made significant progress toward recovery following storm damage. Many amenities have already reopened, and the city continues to work on seawall reconstruction, beach access improvements, and
ADA-related enhancements. Current estimates indicate construction should be completed around beginning of 2027, pending final inspections and project completion. Ormond’s downtown CRA will sunset in 2036. What projects would you like to see happen in the downtown within the next 10 years?
My focus remains on maintaining core services, especially public safety and infrastructure, while exercising fiscal discipline. We should continue searching for efficiencies and controlling spending wherever possible. A flat tax rate can be the right approach if it allows the city to maintain service levels, preserve reserves, and meet long-term obligations without placing additional burden on taxpayers.
The city has an opportunity to purchase the former Osceola Elementary site. Do youthink the city should buy it? Why or why not?
Revive Fitness in Ormond raises $4,600 for Tunnels to Towers The REvive coaches: Arnold Kolozsvari, Jamie Riley, Hannah Thixton, Carlo A. Solorzano and Sarah Simpson. Courtesy photo
repetitions through several fitness movements aimed at honoring the 343 firefighters who died in the World Trade
With tax reform on the ballot, is going flat the right decision for the tax rate?
I would like to see continued investment in downtown infrastructure, public parking, pedestrian safety, streetscape enhancements, beautification projects, public gathering spaces, and redevelopment opportunities that support local businesses. We should focus on projects that create a lasting impact and ensure downtown remains vibrant long after the CRA sunsets.
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REvive Fitness in Ormond Beach raised $4,600 for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation during a recent flash class in honor of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The class, held on Saturday, Sept. 12, consisted of 343
The city is doing its due diligence with moving forward with the purchase. This is a great opportunity for our beachside residents. Looking forward to community input on what we should do with this piece of property.
Center on Sept. 11, 2001. A total of 42 REvive Fitness members, friends and family took part in the class.
and commissioners wanted more information before moving forward this year. Why do you think Ormond Beach should fund this?
I support livestreaming Commission meetings because it increases transparency and accessibility. Not every resident can attend meetings in person, but they still deserve access to the decision-making process. Livestreaming and archived recordings provide a convenient way for residents to stay informed and engaged in local government. What are some things you’re proud to have accomplished in your first two terms in office, and what are some things you’d like to continue working on?
Ormond Beach City Commissioner Travis Sargent.Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Many counties and municipalities livestream their meetings. Starting this in Ormond was cut from last year’s budget
I am proud of helping maintain the city’s strong financial position while supporting investments in public safety, infrastructure, parks, and quality-of-life improvements. I have also worked to remain accessible
“This wasn’t just another workout,” REvive Fitness owner Arnold Kolozsvari said in an email. “Every single repetition, every movement, and every step had a purpose and a meaning behind it.” The class participants continued exercising until they collectively reached 2,997 movements, representing every life lost during 9/11. “Then everything stopped,” Kolozsvari said. “For one minute, all 42 of us stood together in silence and paid our REspect. And then came the part I will never forget.” They took 110 steps to-
gether. “As I was creating this workout, I already had chills thinking about what these numbers represented,” Kolozsvari said. “But actually standing there Saturday morning, hearing 42 people counting together, watching everyone push through the workout together, and then seeing the entire group complete those final steps as one... It was breathtaking. It created a feeling of unity that is difficult to put into words.” Tunnels to Towers is a nonprofit founded in the memory of Stephen Siller, one of the
New York city firefighters who died during 9/11. Visit t2t.org. REvive Fitness is located at 180 S. Yonge St. in Ormond Beach.
and responsive to residents. Looking ahead, I would like to continue focusing on fiscal responsibility, infrastructure investment, coastal resiliency, responsible growth, downtown revitalization, and increasing transparency and community engagement.
REvive Fitness member Tiffany Puckett
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A1A project raises safety, community character concerns Dear Editor: As a long-term resident and property owner in Ormond-by-the-Sea, I have serious concerns about the ongoing S.R. A1A roadway project from north of S.R. 40 (Granada Boulevard) to north of Roberta Road. Ormond-by-the-Sea has always had a unique, oldFlorida character and charm. Unfortunately, I believe this project has fundamentally changed that character, while raising questions about whether the finished design will actually make A1A safer and more functional. One incident particularly concerned me. A few weeks ago, I was traveling north on A1A near St. Brendan’s Church when a sheriff’s department SUV approached with its emergency lights and siren activated. Traffic could not move sufficiently to allow the vehicle to pass, and the sheriff’s vehicle ultimately had to turn down a side street. The combination of center islands, narrower roadways, and raised sidewalks appeared to leave very little opportunity for traffic to safely move out of the way. If emergency vehicles cannot easily navigate traffic on A1A, how has this design improved safety? I am also concerned about the elimination or reduction of turn lanes, which can cause traffic to back up behind vehicles waiting to turn onto streets such as Palm Drive. Additional traffic on John Anderson Drive is another concern. At Granada Boulevard and A1A, the new configuration appears to funnel southbound traffic into a single lane alongside the right-turn lane, potentially creating additional backups.
The height of the curbs and the large size of certain sidewalks also raise questions about property access and whether the roadway space has been used effectively. Residents and businesses deserve to know what analysis was performed before these changes were approved. Drainage is another issue. Some residents are reporting standing water and flooding following rainfall in areas where, to my knowledge, this was not previously a problem. Has FDOT evaluated these areas following significant rainfall? I understand that roads must be improved and that safety and engineering standards evolve. However, these improvements should not come at the expense of community character or create new safety concerns. I urge FDOT and our local officials to listen to residents, evaluate the completed project, and address legitimate concerns about safety, traffic flow, drainage, and property access. Ormond-by-the-Sea deserves a roadway that is both safe and functional while respecting the unique community we call home. TIMOTHY ROCK Ormond-by-the-Sea
Amendment 3 will impact our neighborhoods Dear Editor: As voters prepare to head to the ballot box, it is crucial that we look past the appealing headline of Florida Amendment 3 and understand its true, long-term costs. While any measure framed as “property tax relief” sounds like an easy win for our wallets, this amendment is a short-sight-
ed policy that will quietly degrade the foundational services that keep our communities safe, vibrant, and livable. Amendment 3 proposes an additional homestead exemption for certain property owners. But money does not materialize out of thin air. Local governments rely heavily on property tax revenues to fund the essential public services that state funding doesn’t cover. By permanently chipping away at that local tax base, Amendment 3 will force cities and counties into a corner: either raise tax rates on everyone else to make up the difference, or deeply cut local budgets. If Amendment3 passes, the consequences will be felt right in our neighborhoods. We will see reduced hours and fewer resources at our public libraries, which are vital community hubs for children, seniors, and remote workers. Maintenance on our public parks and playgrounds will be deferred, leading to neglected green spaces. Perhaps most dangerously for Floridians, this revenue loss threatens our flood control and stormwater management infrastructure. As we face increasingly severe weather and rising sea levels, cutting funding for drainage systems, water treatment, and flood prevention is an extraordinary risk to public safety and property values. We all want fair taxation, but defunding the very infrastructure that protects our homes and enriches our daily lives is a losing bargain. I urge my fellow residents to vote “No” on Amendment 3. Let’s protect our libraries, our parks, and our safety. Sincerely, TOM ZIEGLER Ormond Beach
The quiet pressure: How indirect threats shape local elections Dear Editor: Democracy depends on the resilience of ordinary citizens — teachers, business owners, and retirees — who are willing to step into the arena of local government. Running for office requires a certain level of thick skin; candidates expect to be questioned, criticized, and scrutinized. But there is a darker, quieter pressure emerging in our local elections, including here in Ormond Beach, that goes far beyond political disagreement. I know this pressure because I have experienced it myself. I have faced the “gray zone” of indirect threats — those calculated communications that stop just short of a legal crime but leave the target with a reasonable fear for their safety. These threats rarely say, “I will hurt you.” Instead, they arrive as veiled warnings, coordinated rumors, or subtle signals that my family should “be careful.” The ambiguity is the point. It allows the aggressor to deny any wrongdoing while ensuring the candidate feels the constant, humming anxiety of potential danger. In a small community where public and private lives overlap, this tactic is devastatingly effective. When you shop at the same stores as your critics and send your children to nearby schools, a vague comment about your home or family feels immediate and visceral. Because these threats often avoid explicit language, they are difficult to prosecute, yet they achieve their goal: they pressure the candidate to self-censor, cancel public appearances, or withdraw entirely.
The damage, however, extends far beyond any one individual. When indirect threats become a campaign tool, they narrow the field of people willing to serve. We lose potential leaders before the ballots are even printed. The community is left with a distorted debate and a leadership pool curated by intimidation rather than merit. We must stop treating this “quiet pressure” as a normal part of the political process. There is a fundamental difference between a critic who challenges a candidate’s record and a bully who targets a candidate’s peace of mind. One is a service to the voter; the other is an attack on the democratic process. I am speaking out now because local democracy cannot function if the price of public service is personal fear. I urge my fellow citizens and community leaders to recognize these patterns and condemn them across party lines. Disagreement is the heartbeat of a healthy republic; intimidation is a poison. It is time we ensure that in Ormond Beach, the only thing at stake in an election is the vote. JENNIFER BRIGHT Ormond Beach
Editor’s note: Jennifer Bright is a candidate for Ormond Beach City Commission Zone 2. Send letters up to 400 words to jarleene@observerlocal news.com. Include first and last name, as well as city of residence. Editor may alter the letter for clarity and /or length.
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YOUR NEIGHBORS ART SHOWDOWN Ormond Beach artist wins ArtBattle event. MICHELE MEYERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Twelve artists gathered for a showdown at Ormond Brewing Company on Saturday, Sept. 19. They were there to battle — ArtBattle, that is. And Ormond Beach artist Michelle Delisle emerged victorious. ArtBattle is live competitive painting. Twelve artists are divided into two rounds consisting of six artists in each. They have 20 minutes to bring a blank canvas to life in their own creative style while the audience circles the easels and chooses their favorite. Audience members then scan a QR code with their phone and cast their votes. Two winners from each round advance to the final round of four. The winner of the final round is named the night’s champion and takes home the grand prizes. This is the first in a series presented by The Creative Chapter Inc., a nonprofit organization founded by president Stephanie Gonter and vice president Angel Lowden, in partnership with ArtBattle International. Gonter and Lowden will host ArtBattle Ormond Beach-Daytona events for the next two seasons through a two-year contract with ArtBattle. Gonter owns the Novel Tea Book Shop, which has partnered with The Studio by Angel Lowden to establish a space where people can enjoy each other’s company while creating art, listening to local
ArtBattle emcee Edward Hunter of There Events explained the competition to the audience.
authors’ lectures, nibbling on baked goods, or perusing local artists’ work. They launched The Creative Chapter Inc. as a platform to build community relationships through the arts and creative experiences for all ages. Art pieces made during the competition will be auctioned off, with a percentage of proceeds going to the participating artists and to The Creative Chapter, Inc. The nonprofit’s programs currently include Teen Book Club, Teen Writing Club, Teen Photography Club, Pre-Teen Art Club, community art programs, writing groups, and book clubs. Round one artists included Delisle, Sandy Vibes, Mimi Nealy, Jamie Dorie, Rachel Caldwell, and Natasha Callahan. Delisle and Callahan advanced to the final round. Delisle said her friend Teri Althouse, co-founder of Art Spotlight, encouraged her to go for it. This was Delisle’s first ArtBattle competition. “I’ve been wanting to do it (ArtBattle) for 15 years,” Delisle said. “And then I didn’t have my studio because I moved, and then COVID, and then I moved to Florida, and I was like, I’m doing it; you only live once.” Artists Eleisha Tabares, Jess Shippee, Dayva!, Jasmine Wisz, Scott Burdick, and Ryan Houman competed in round two. The audience voted to move Shippee and Houman on to the final. Callahan’s brightly painted pelican, Delisle’s black bird and nest cradling a pale blue egg, Shippee’s blue heron, and Houman’s landscape derived from smoke brought each of the final round of canvases to
ArtBattle painter Sandy Vibes prepares for the first round of the competition.
life. The audience bestowed bragging rights and the win on Delisle and her black bird. “I am so happy — this is a check off my bucket list,” Delisle said. Delisle received a $500 cash prize and a two-night, threeday stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, this season’s ArtBattle sponsor. Art has always been part of who Delisle is. She said she knew she had “something”, and that going to art school was a necessity. She earned a degree in illustration, started a product design company, and owned a gallery in Toronto. She sold her company, which enabled her to invest in real estate and become a full-time artist. She said that when she moved to Ormond Beach two years ago after living in the Hammock, she felt welcomed. “I love Florida, I love Ormond, and I want to give back,” she said. “This town and Daytona Beach took me in even though I’m an outsider. Art Spotlight became my second family. They taught me and introduced me to the Florida Women’s Art Association.” Delisle is currently the vice
Aaron Gordon takes a break from working to experience what the ArtBattle is all about.
Artist Michelle Delisle wins ArtBattle on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Ormond Brewing Company. Photos by Michele Meyers
Artist Ryan Houman paints in the final round of the ArtBattle.
ArtBattle artist Dayva! creates a masterpiece in the second round of the competition.
Creative Chapter Inc. volunteer Michelle Fitzwater is in charge of the paint.
president of the Florida Women’s Art Association. Gonter said more than 350
people attended the first ArtBattle of this series. “We’re still calculating everything, but it’s safe to say we raised $5,000 for The Creative Chapter, Inc.,” she said. The Creative Chapter, Inc. will be hosting the next Ormond Beach-Daytona ArtBattle on Dec. 19 at Ormond Brewing, the series’ presenting partner. The regional competition will take place next year at the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach on March 6.
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LOCAL EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
‘ART OF RUSSELL BELLAMY & KEVIN HARAN’ OPENING RECEPTION When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: OMAM invites all to celebrate the opening of this new exhibition in the main galleries. There will be light refreshments, live music and a cash bar. Free and open to the public. BEATS AND EATS When: 6-8 p.m. Where: The Stage at Town Center,1500 Central Ave. Palm Coast Details: Beats and Eats is a new monthly community event that combines the familiar Food Truck Tuesday experience with live concert entertainment from the Palm Coast Concert Series. The band is Planet E Studios and the beneficiary will be Care Cupboard Food Pantry. FLAGLER COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY MEETING When: 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive N., Palm Coast Details: This is the Orchid Society’s monthly meeting. This month is the society’s yearly auction of orchid plants from Hawaii. View plants at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m. Refreshments available. Everyone is welcome. Checks or cash.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
AFTERNOON ESTUARY PADDLE When: 1-3 p.m. Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach Details: Take this two-hour
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guided kayak tour aand discover the local ecosystem. Designed for all skill levels over the age of 12. Costs $50 per person for a single kayak, $90 for two participants in a tandem kayak and $25 if you bring your own. Space is limited. Call 386-517-2086. ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION When: 2-5 p.m. Where: Mala Compra Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Road, Palm Coast Details: Bring your acoustic string instrument (no amplifiers), a snack, a drink and a folding chair and join other local amateur musicians for a jam session. Free. Held every fourth Friday of the month. Visit flaglerjam.com. FLAGLER COUNTY PRO RODEO When: 5-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26 Where: Flagler County Fairgrounds, 15 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell Details: The Flagler County Pro Rodeo returns for two nights of PRCA rodeo action. Gates open at 5 p.m. Rodeo starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for adults; $15 for children. ‘COMPANY’ When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25, 26, and Oct. 2 and 3; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4 Where: City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B207, Palm Coast Details: See Stephen Sondheim’s multi-Tony winning musical, which tells the story of Bobby, a successful young man who has everything but a meaningful relationship. The show looks into the lives of Bobby’s social circle — five married couples — through his eyes. Tickets cost $30 for adults; $15 for students.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
ORMOND BEACH SONGWRITER FESTIVAL UNPLUGGED
When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Enjoy a full day of live music featuring more than 70 acts performing across 10 stages. There will also be artist and trade-show booths, a youth art contest, food vendor, kids’ arts and crafts and more. Tickets cost $20. Visit https://ssa.cc/tickets.htm. WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd. Details: Attend this free event in the museum’s Granada Pavilion Courtyard. Build using stacking blocks, enjoy the mini art stations, read a book and make music with instruments. Day of Play is part of a global initiative launched by Nickelodeon and the Association of Children’s Museums to get kids outside to play. Free. PIONEERS, MILLIONAIRES, AND HURRICANES: THE EXTRAORDINARY 115-YEAR HISTORY OF THE ORMOND YACHT CLUB When: 10-11 a.m. Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Join the Ormond Beach Historical Society for a journey through the 115-year history of the Ormond Yacht Club. The presentation’s speaker will be Greg Snell. Free to society members; non-members are $10. iFISH FLAGLER IN-SHORE TOURNAMENT When: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Herschel King Park, 1000 Grady Prather Jr. Cove, Palm Coast Details: Presented by the Flagler Home Builders Association, this is iFish Flagler’s 13th annual in-shore fishing tournament. Early registration is $100 per angler. Kids division (ages 4-15) is $50 per child. Visit iFishFlagler.com.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27
BAROQUE CONCERT When: 3-4 p.m. Where: St. James Episcopal Church, 44 S. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach Details: St. James Episcopal Church presents “Baroque Splendor,” a concert of music from the Baroque era featuring three guest artists on trumpet, soprano, and mezzo-soprano, all affiliated with Stetson University, with organist and St. James Director of Music Quinn Moss. Free.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 29
LEARN & EXPLORE: STOP SCAMMERS IN THEIR TRACKS When: 3 p.m. Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: An interactive early learning experience designed for school-age children. Children may drop in anytime during program hours to explore stories in a variety of ways through books, audiobooks, educational technology, virtual resources, building activities, scavenger hunts, and hands-on play. No registration required. FLAGLER BEACH HISTORICAL MUSEUM’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Flagler Beach Historical Museum, 207 S. Central Ave., Flagler Beach Details: The Flagler Beach Historical Museum will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a reception recognizing the people, stories and community support that have helped preserve local history.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30
FALL WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd. Details: Make a grapevine wreath using greenery from
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Realty Pros Assured to host free annual community night Realty Pros Assured will host its annual Community Appreciation Night on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6-9 p.m. at The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive in Ormond Beach. The event is free and open to the public. The evening will feature trunk-or-treating, a trackless train, face painting, balloon animals, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones. A Kids Costume Contest begins at 6:15 p.m. with categories for Scariest, Funniest and Most Creative. Registration is limited to 25 participants per category. The event will also feature a free showing of “E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial.” Realty Pros Assured was established in Ormond Beach in 2008 by Bill Navarra and Buzzy Porter.
Peabody to present ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical’ As part of the Peabody Auditorium Foundation’s Young
the OMAM gardens along with painted flowers. Tuition includes supplies. This outdoor program in the Garden Gazebo is presented in partnership with The Council of Garden Clubs. Costs $55 for members; $65 for nonmembers. Register at www. ormondartmuseum.org/ classes-programs. AMENDMENT 3 PANEL When: 6 p.m. Where: Palm Coast Commu-
Audience Series, now in its sixth season, the nonprofit organization is presenting TheaterWorksUSA’s, “Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical” at the News-Journal Center on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. Admission is $25 per person and can be purchased by visiting www.peabodyfoundation.org. To help highlight all things Clifford, the Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens as well as Early Learning Coalition are getting in on the act. OMAM will include Clifford the Big Red Dog in its World Wide Day of Play on Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in which ELC will be featured from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clifford will also play a role in the Museum’s Free Family Art night on Friday Oct. 2, 5:30-7pm. “The mission of our Young Audience Series is to provide youth and family audiences with affordable opportunities to experience engaging, educational and entertaining live cultural performances in our community that foster an appreciation of the arts,” Peabody Auditorium Foundation President Rene Bell Adams said. “We are so appreciative of OMAM and ELC, for all they do for our community’s families.” For sponsorship, donation information or tickets, visit peabodyfoundation.org.
nity Center 305 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast Details: The Flagler Tiger Bay Club will host a free Community Town Hall on Amendment 3. The Community Town Hall will bring together Flagler County’s five constitutional officers to discuss the referendum, and what passage or failure of the referendum could mean for Flagler County. Visit https://www. flaglertigerbayclub.com.
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YOUR SCHOOLS CLASS NOTES Suncoast celebrates 14th anniversary
Phil DeAugustino, FPC’s IB guidance counselor and guidance counselor chair, presents Jack Magee with his National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist certificate. Courtesy photo/Flagler Schools
Flagler Palm Coast’s Jackson Magee named a National Merit semifinalist Magee is in the running for about 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $24 million. BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Flagler Palm Coast High School senior Jackson Magee has been named Flagler County’s only 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. He is one of over 16,000 semifinalists representing less than 1% of high school seniors. Magee is in the running for about 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $24 million that will be offered next spring. “It’s a great honor,” Magee
told the Observer. “The most surprising thing to me was that I was the only one in the county to receive this honor. I know that I’m good at taking the SAT, but I didn’t realize that I would be the only one to achieve such a thing.” To enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, high school juniors must take the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The highest scoring students in each state are selected as semifinalists with the number proportional to the state’s percentage of U.S. graduating seniors. About 15,000 national semifinalists will be selected in February as National Merit Scholarship Finalists, according to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Magee plans to major in mechanical engineering. He
said he is applying to universities both in and out of state, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He said he has always been interested in how things work. “I’ve passed through many phases of interest,” Magee said. “I’ve gone through architecture. I’ve thought about civil engineering and then settled on mechanical engineering. You can do so many things with mechanical engineering.” Magee is in FPC’s International Baccalaureate program and is a member of the National Honor Society. He also plays alto saxophone in the FPC marching band and is a member of the Bulldogs’ boys weightlifting team. He said he is planning to offer PSAT and SAT tutoring to FPC students.
Suncoast Community School in Palm Coast celebrated its 14th anniversary on Sept. 10. Students and staff turned the milestone event into a day of fun, featuring a teacher dunk tank, a cookout lunch, an energetic glow party, and a variety of lively games. “Marking 14 years of dedication, growth and community spirit is a remarkable achievement,” the school said in a press release. “The administration, teachers and staff express deep gratitude to every student and family who has contributed to the journey since day one. This legacy of learning and connection continues to grow stronger, paving the way for even brighter horizons ahead.”
Flagler schools integrates Kids4Reel
Flagler County Schools and the Flagler County Education Foundation have integrated the Kids4Reel junior fishing
Suncoast Community School students LeeAnne Marcey, Jazilyn Goodison, Kaia Natale and Keira Mohammed. Courtesy photo
program into district schools. Already active in individual schools, the partnership blends outdoor mentorship with marine education including conservation and water safety; classroom and club support; and community mentorship partnering with civic organizations. “We have long admired Kids4Reel for their youth fishing clinics and marine science exhibits,” Flagler Schools Superintendent LaShakia Moore said. “Making them a core district program gives our students meaningful, hands-on learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom.” Donor contributions fund the student fishing gear, marine science supplies and clinic resources. For information on how to donate, visit flagleredfoundation.org.
Barbara Hernandez, business office manager; Darlinda Copeland, CEO; and Amy Barbuti, food services director, pose with peanut butter donations during Paradise Pointe’s Fill the Pantry & Fill the Heart community networking event. Courtesy photo
Paradise Pointe donates 550 jars of peanut butter to Provision Packs Paradise Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care recently collected 550 jars of peanut butter for Provision Packs, an Ormond Beach-based nonprofit that helps feed local students. The facility’s peanut butter drive started with Paradise Pointe staff, residents, families and friends coming together to donate jars throughout the summer, according to a news release. In August, Paradise Pointe expanded the effort by hosting its “Fill the Pantry & Fill the Heart” networking event. “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this possible,” said Darlinda Copeland, CEO and administrator of Paradise Pointe. “What started as a simple idea to collect peanut butter grew into a true community effort. Seeing our residents, families, staff and community partners come together to support local children has been incredibly meaningful.” Provision Packs started the school year by serving approximately 439 kids (6,146) meals in week 1, 768 kids (10,752 meals) in week 2, and 779 kids (10,906 meals) in week 3 to students across 20 schools throughout Volusia and Flagler counties.
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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Palm Coast | The Hammock | Ormond Beach | Daytona Beach
REAL ESTATE PALM COAST
A house in Hammock Beach sells for $1.9M A
house in The Conservatory at Hammock Beach at 229 Conservatory Drive was the top real estate transaction for the week of Sept. 5-11 in Flagler County. The house sold on Sep. 11, for $1,900,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 5/5 and has pool, a spa, an outdoor kitchen and 4,272 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $1,343,300. The house was listed by Shannon Brooks, of Realty Pros Assured. ALEXIS MILLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Condos A condo at 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Unit 924, sold on Sep. 10, for $320,000. Built in 2003, the condo is a 1/1 and has 678 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $182,000.
A condo at 102 Yacht Harbor Drive, Unit 263, sold on Sep. 10, for $345,000. Built in 2006, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,351 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $208,000. A condo at 4600 E. Moody Blvd., Unit 12F, sold on Sep. 10, for $140,000. Built in 2005, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,035 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $96,000.
Lane sold on Sep. 11, for $350,000. Built in 2000, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,408 square feet. It sold in 2026 for $325,000. A house at 33 Phoenix Lane sold on Sep. 11, for $338,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,960 square feet. It sold in 2025 for $320,000. Palm Harbor A house at 7 Cedarford Court sold on Sep. 11, for $770,000. Built in 1981, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a pool, a dock and 1,959 square feet. It sold in 2024 for $765,000.
A house at 24 Felter Lane sold on Sep. 9, for $283,395. Built
in 1974, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,510 square feet. It sold in 2026 for $182,300. Pine Grove A house at 8 Post Oak Lane sold on Sep. 11, for $272,000. Built in 2020, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,555 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $193,000.
A house at 38 Pittwick Lane sold on Sep. 11, for $237,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,506 square feet. A house at 15 Poinsettia Lane sold on Sep. 10, for $325,000. Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,013 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $279,900. Quail Hollow A house at 15 Kalanchoe Court sold on Sep. 11, for $220,000. Built in 1992, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,235 square feet. It sold in 2004 for $148,500. Seminole Palms A house at 1329 Ribbon Place sold on Sep. 11, for $474,990. Built in 2026, the house is a 5/3.5 and has 3,161 square feet. Seminole Woods A house at 214 Enclave Ave. sold on Sep. 10, for $345,997. Built in 2025, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,070 square feet.
Toby Tobin, of gotoby.com, contributed to this report.
PALM COAST
Belle Terre A house at 52 Pershing Lane sold on Sep. 11, for $337,500. Built in 2025, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,555 square feet.
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House on North Beach Street sells for $2.75M A
house with Halifax River views at 763 N. Beach St. was the top real estate transaction in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-theSea for the week of Aug. 29 to Sept. 4. The house sold on Aug. 31, for $2.75 million. Built in 1987, the house is a 7/7.5 and has two fireplaces, a pool, an outdoor kitchen, a dock and 8,657 square feet. It last sold in 2005 for $2,157,500. The house was listed by Buzzy Porter, of Realty Pros Assured. MANAGING EDITOR
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house is a 2/2 and has 1,532 square feet. It last sold in 2017 for $175,000.
Halifax Plantation The house at 1442 Dolph Circle sold on Aug. 31, for $660,000. Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, a pool, a spa and 2,594 square feet. It last sold in 2014 for $365,000.
Lauderdale The house at 129 Country Club Drive sold on Sept. 2, for $375,000. Built in 1960, the house is a /2 and has a fireplace and 1,650 square feet. It last sold in 2014 for $187,500.
The house at 1321 Wicklow Lane sold on Aug. 31, for $600,000. Built in 1998, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a fireplace, a pool and 2,467 square feet. It last sold in 2005 for $430,000.
Northbrook The house at 3 Overbrook Court sold on Sept. 1, for $306,500. Built in 1978, the house is a 3/2 ad has 1,522 square feet. It last sold in 2019 for $198,500.
The house at 1105 Glengad Run sold on Sept. 2, for $280,000. Built in 2000, the
Not in subdivision The house at 776 Riverside Drive sold on Aug. 31, for
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Ormond Terrace The house at 183 Hernandez Ave. sold on Aug. 31, for $225,000. Built in 1954, the house is a 3/1 and has 1,040 square feet. It last sold in 2024 for $90,000. Rio Vista Gardens The house at 688 Alcazar Ave. sold on Aug. 31, for $363,000. Built in 1924, the house is a 3/2.5 and has two fireplaces and 2,393 square feet. It last sold in 2019 for $315,000. Rogers Park The house at 94 Rogers Park Drive sold on Sept. 2, for $230,000. Built in 1955, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,008 square feet. It last sold in 2024 for $230,000. The Woods The house at 105 Riverside Drive sold on Sept. 2, for $1.5 million. Built in 1967, the house is a 5/5 and has two
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The house at 80 Tomoka Ave. sold on Sept. 3, for $262,000. Built in 1924, the house is a 5/2.5 and has 2,160 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $260,000.
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Knollwood The house at 35 Sandra Drive sold on Sept. 1, for $520,000. Built in 1963, the house is a 4/2 and has a fireplace, a pool and 1,761 square feet. It last sold in 1994 for $70,000.
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Dianne Shores The house at 93 Dianne Drive sold on Sept. 1, for $462,000. Built in 1974, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 1,687 square feet. It last sold in 2024 for $390,000.
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The house at 763 N. Beach St. sold on Aug. 31, for $2.75 million. Photo courtesy of Buzzy Porter/ Realty Pros Assured
fireplaces, a pool, an outdoor kitchen and 4,476 square feet. It last sold in 2016 for $798,000. Tomoka Oaks The house at 27 N. St. Andrews Drive sold on Aug. 31, for $437,900. Built in 1969, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a fireplace, a pool and 2,083 square feet. It last sold in 1977 for $51,500.
The house at 15 Oakmont Circle sold on Sept. 2, for $440,000. Built in 1970, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 2,364 square feet. It last sold in 2005 for $349,900. Tropical Mobile Home Village The manufactured home at 1807 Woodcrest Drive sold on Sept. 1, for $200,000. Built in 2022, the manufactured home is a 3/2 and has 1,312 square feet. It last sold in 2022 for $240,000.
ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA Neptune The house at 9 Neptune Park Drive sold on Aug. 31, for $515,000. Built in 1951, the house is a 3/1.5 and has a fireplace and 1,156 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $445,000.
Not in subdivision The house at 36 Ocean Shore Drive sold on Aug. 31, for
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A house in Latitude Margaritaville at 440 Good Life Way was the top real estate transaction in Daytona Beach’s 32124 zip code for the week of Aug. 29 to Sept. 4. The house sold on Sept. 4, for $520,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 2/2 and has a pool and 1,563 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $357,100. The house was listed by Kelley Sarantis, of Bob Hodges and Sons Realty. Daytona Highridge The house at 5 General Doolittle Road sold on Sept. 3, for $214,000. Built in 1980, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,344 square feet. Grande Champion The house at 312 Birkdale Drive sold on Sept. 2, for $405,000. Built in 2014, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,797 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $365,000.
$304,000. Built in 1954, the house is a 2/1 and has 978 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $295,000.
Latitude Margaritaville The house at 495 Landshark Blvd. sold on Sept. 2, for $355,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,308 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $258,400.
The house at 280 Last Mango Drive sold on Sept. 3, for $365,000. Built in 2025, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,456 square feet. It last sold in 2025 for $363,600. The townhome at 544 Lost Shaker Way sold on Sept. 1, for $440,000. Built in 2019, the townhome is a 2/2 and has 1,608 square feet. It last sold in 2019 for $284,000. LPGA The house at 144 Mendoza Circle sold on Aug. 31, for $257,500. Built in 2010, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,625 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $284,900.
John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.
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Palm Coast | The Hammock | Ormond Beach | Daytona Beach
BUSINESS White Castle brings a taste of nostalgia to Daytona Beach The company’s fourth freestanding Florida restaurant is now open on LPGA, bringing about 60 jobs. RICH CARROLL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER
For longtime White Castle fans who grew up eating sliders but moved away from the chain’s traditional markets, the wait is over. White Castle has opened a new Daytona Beach restaurant at 1944 LPGA Boulevard, near Interstate 95. The restaurant is the company’s fourth freestanding location in Florida and is bringing about 60 jobs to the area. The opening also brings a 105-year-old fast-food brand to a community where company officials say customers have been asking for a location. “We’re so excited to be right here with our fourth freestanding White Castle,” Chief Marketing Officer Jamie Richardson said. “Daytona Beach was so welcoming, and when they reached out and said, ‘Would you like to come and visit?’ We said, ‘Absolutely, yes.’” Richardson said White Castle’s connection with customers goes beyond its signature square sliders. For many customers, especially those who grew up with the chain before relocating to Florida, a trip to White Castle can bring back
memories. “As a 105-year-old familyowned business, we exist to create memorable moments every day,” Richardson said. Florida Regional Director Theresa Kaszubski said employees have already seen evidence of that anticipation while preparing the Daytona Beach restaurant. “There have been a lot of Cravers pulling into this parking lot,” Kaszubski said. “They’re eagerly anticipating this location to be open.” Kaszubski said the company hears stories from customers who remember visiting White Castle with their parents and grandparents and can now introduce another generation to the restaurant. “It’s not just satisfying the crave, it is actually bringing back those memories,” she said. “We remember when the grandparents took us to a White Castle, and now they could take their children.” White Castle traces its history to 1921 and describes itself as America’s first fast-food hamburger chain. Kaszubski has her own long history with the company, saying she has worked for White Castle for more than 45 years. The Daytona Beach restaurant joins freestanding Florida locations in the Orlando area, Clermont and Kissimmee, according to Daytona Operating Manager Francis Nation. Nation said Daytona Beach’s tourism industry and major events such as the Daytona 500 made the area attractive, but customer demand also
played a role. “We select the location because of our customers,” Nation said. “They talk to us, they tell us, ‘Hey, we want a White Castle here in Daytona.’ ... We listen to our customers, and that is why we’re here for Daytona.” The restaurant will offer White Castle’s traditional beef sliders along with chicken rings, fish and chicken options and a breakfast menu. Kaszubski said the company has also brought back its Southwest veggie slider. The new restaurant will initially operate from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., Richardson said. White Castle plans to gradually expand those hours over the next several weeks until the Daytona Beach restaurant is open 24 hours a day. When that happens, Richardson said customers will see a nighttime twist outside the restaurant. “When the sun goes down, that sign is going to turn from White Castle to Night Castle to make sure everybody knows we’re here for them 24/7,” Richardson said. The company is also adding about 60 employees at the Daytona Beach location. Nation said the jobs are another way White Castle hopes to become part of the community. Richardson said the company is looking forward to finally opening the doors. “When that ribbon is cut and the door is open,” he said, “it’s unlike anything else.”
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Gerhard and Juli Claassen hold a glass of kava and botanical beer, respectively, inside their new kombucha bar, First Coast Kava Kombucha. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
‘Perfect’: First Coast Kava Kombucha bar opens on Granada in Ormond Juli and Gerhard Claassen begin a new chapter for their Merritt Island-based kombucha brewery. JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR
Merritt Island’s Big Dog Kombucha has expanded to Ormond Beach by opening its first kombucha bar in town. While Big Dog has tap locations in existing kava bars in Ormond Beach, Daytona, DeLand and Palm Coast, the recent opening of First Coast Kava Kombucha, at 500 W. Granada Blvd., marked a new venture for owners Juli and Gerhard Claassen. “We’ve kind of always been looking for that next space, and Ormond Beach was just perfect,” Juli said. The couple founded Big Dog five years ago in Merritt Island and quickly built a following — enough that they outgrew their original facility less than a year after starting the business, said Juli. Then this year, they moved into a 7,000-square-foot brewing facility and taproom in Merritt Island. As kombucha rises in popularity as an alternative to alcoholic beverages, the Claassens knew expanding their business would be their next step. According to a report by Research and Markets, the American kombucha market is projected to expand from $1.20 billion in 2024 to $2.96 billion by 2033. The space the Claassens
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found for their new First Coast Kava Kombucha in Ormond Beach was ideal. Juli said it didn’t need any renovations. Just a few coats of paint and some new furniture and the space was ready for what they envisioned. “We have a lot of hopes for this,” Juli said. “We think that the products be received because they’re better than anything else out there.” For the Claassens, brewing kombucha was inspired by her Juli’s father and raspberry tea. Juli and her dad are originally from Buffalo, New York, and every time they’d go out to eat, he’d order a raspberry tea. Her father didn’t drink alcohol, and that inspired Gerhard to look into nonalcoholic fermentation. “He started making kombucha at our house,” Juli recalled. “You know how people have all those pictures that say, ‘the kitchen,’ ‘the laundry?’ Mine was going to be ‘the lab’ because it really was. It was like a lab for about a year.” The first flavor they made? Raspberry Bliss. The Claassens then started giving away their kombucha to neighbors and serving it to friends when they came over. Soon, people began asking to buy it. At the time, Gerhard was working for Papa Johns International. Juli, who studied to be a pastor, worked in publishing for McGraw Hill for many years and became a real estate agent when she and Gerhard returned to the states from South Africa, where they got married. After the feedback they received from friends and fam-
ily, Gerhard decided to leave his career to open up Big Dog. “He’s like, ‘I don’t know, people really love this stuff — I think it’s going to sell,’” Juli recalled. Today, the Claassens offer several flavors of kombucha, made using fresh fruit and raw honey from local suppliers. Big Dog also offers kava, their “plant medicine” — including their 21-and-up botanical beer, a kratom kombucha — and kratom tea. Their kava is sourced from an island in Fiji called Qamea. “Five years ago, it was the first time that they came looking for a market,” Gerhard said. “The guy just walked into my spot about two or three months after we opened.” The Claassens receive photos of the village and the local kids they’re able to help with things like new shoes and uniforms, as selling their kava to Big Dog is one of their main sources of income, Juli said. They hope to create a community in Ormond Beach around Big Dog, just like the one they’ve been able to foster in Merritt Island. “We hope to build a community here of neighbors and families,” Juli said. “A lot of kava bars are kind of fringe places, and that’s really not what we want to have here. We want to have a place where people can come with their kids, come with their spouse on a date, bring their family here. ... Our weakness is that we don’t know anybody here, but we also have high hopes that our products will speak for themselves, because literally, once people try them, they’re blown away.”
dangers of driving and all cars will have a drift machine attached to them for control. The class will provide a hands-on experience for student drivers. The driving school, taught by professional instructors, is open to Volusia and Flagler County drivers ages 15-19 who have a valid Florida driver’s license or permit. It will be taught in three separate 2.5hour classes of 25 students each starting at 9 a.m. “We wanted to offer this course because there are so many accidents involving students who don’t have the experience to regain control of a car that begins to lose control,” said Allan Ziffra, managing partner of the longtime Port Orangebased law firm, celebrating its 50th year. Students must pre-register by visiting https://teensafetydriving.school.
the University of Miami and is majoring in political science and communications, with a minor in sports administration on the pre-law track. “We are thrilled to welcome another of our Summer Interns back to the firm,” said Erum Kistemaker, the firm’s managing attorney and shareholder. “The program, which is now in its 14th year, has been quite productive for us — and we are looking forward to next year’s students!” Norko has known she wanted to be a lawyer since her freshman year of high school and she hopes to pursue a career in sports and entertainment law. At UM, she is a member of the Phi-Alpha Delta Pre-Law fraternity, with involvement in Zeta Tau Alpha as well. These past two semesters, she’s earned President’s Honor Roll of 4.0 and continues to strive for that throughout her academic career. She will be graduating a year early. For more information about the Kistemaker Business Law Group Summer Internship program, visit daytonabusinesslawyers.com.
Kistemaker Business Law Group adds new legal assistant Jillian Norko, a participant in Kistemaker Business Law Group’s Summer Internship program this year, is starting as the firm’s new legal assistant this fall, according to a news release. Norko is a student at
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FOCUS ON FAITH Eleven weddings in five hours, at Tomoka Christian Church ‘It’s just a gift to the community, and we’ll do this as long as the Lord says we should.’
“The whole building’s full of love and joy,” Putting said. “We’re over 100 weddings now. It’s a lot of fun.” Tyler and Holly Stewart were the first of 11 weddings performed. They also had the largest wedding party of the
evening. “I just want to cry,” Holly Stewart said. “[I’m] just overwhelmed with joy.” Her husband couldn’t agree more. “It’s an amazing, beautiful blessing from God,” Tyler
Stewart said. “I can’t be more grateful than what it is. It’s just such an amazing opportunity and blessing to be here with so many loved ones, support systems. It’s a God-given gift.” Couples and their wedding
community work together to fill them? These and other questions about serving the generations will guide the conversation during the fall Sharing Conference presented by the Interfaith and Community Resource Network. The event will take place
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at BethuneCookman University’s Center for Civic Engagement, 740 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. for networking. The conference is free and open to all. The IC Resource
Network’s seasonal conferences are geared toward helping service providers and people of faith in and around Volusia County learn from one another and identify opportunities for collaboration. Network leaders encourage houses of worship, nonprofit organizations and
government agencies to send participants. The conference will include speakers whose work focuses on specific age groups. The unique needs of veterans will also be covered. Information tables will be staffed by nonprofit organizations and other service providers.
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Eleven couples tied the knot in five hours for free at Tomoka Christian Church on Friday, Sept. 18. Over 60 volunteers helped make it happen, at no cost to the brides and grooms. It’s a tradition that Pastor Joe Putting started after he was inspired to help couples eliminate cost as a reason for not getting married. “Pastor Joe put a little note in our mailbox that said, ‘Free weddings, let’s discuss’,” said Christina Moore, the Director of Engagement at Tomoka Christian Church. “Everything that you see, from the cakes, to the flowers, to the photography, to all the hours of work that we poured into it, the volunteers, they pay nothing. It’s just a gift to the community and we’ll do this as long as the Lord says we should.” Friday marked the 11th year that Tomoka Christian Church has dedicated one special day a year to hold free wedding ceremonies.
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parties and guests start out in the holding area, then go into the dedicated ceremony space. There was a decorated stage with lighting, floral arrangements, and a live pianist and violinist. After the wedding ceremony, the wedding group goes into the hallway where the couple sign their marriage certificate, then, go into the reception area. “Inside the reception area, they have worked with me for months to plan out their own songs,” Moore said. “ We have a cake in there for them with flowers and stuff, and so a seating area for all the friends and family to go in there, and they get to have a unique experience.” The group spends about 20-25 minutes in the reception area. After cutting the cake, doing their first dance, and saying hello to some of their guests, the party heads into a third room where there is food and tables to continue the greeting and reception. As soon as the wedding party leaves these rooms, volunteers swoop in, clean up, straighten up, and reset everything, so that it’s just like new for the next wedding party to come in and experience it. As they move to the next room, one couple takes
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Tyler and Holly Stewart kiss after getting married. Photos by Rachel Mills
their cake with them and the next couple has their cake set up in its place. “I am overwhelmed and I’m so grateful that our son found a beautiful young woman to be his wife,” said Audrey Burgher, mother of one of the grooms. “We’re very excited about this marriage for them. It’s a generous mission for the church to support marriage.” Her son, David Burgher, and his wife, Kali, were married at the event. “I’m so good,” Kali Burgher said. “Wonderful!” David and Kali grinned from ear to ear at each other as they were asked what they feel. “Joy and happiness,” David Burgher said.
David Burgher and Kali Burgher kiss at their wedding at Tomoka Christian Church.
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Heartbreaking loss
Mainland JV player A.J. Lundy (left) and brothers Tyree Wilson (center) and Antonio Wilson Jr. (right) run on the field with their father, Antonio Wilson Sr.’s, jerseys before the game. Wilson Sr. died Sept. 15. He was a football coach and coach with the Daytona Express Track Club.
Mainland quarterback P.J. Miller (8) gets rid of the ball before the Seminoles’ Kendrick Miles Jr. can tackle him. Photos by Michele Meyers
Mainland falls 27-21 to Sanford Seminole in the final 35 seconds. MICHELE MEYERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With 35 seconds left, Sanford Seminole running back Jamar Buckner rushed 7 yards for the game-winning touchdown on Friday, Sept. 18, resulting in a 27-21 loss for Mainland. The Seminoles improved to
5-0, while Mainland dropped to 1-2. Mainland head coach Jerrime Bell addressed his players following the game. “It’s a privilege to put on these gold domes — there’s a certain brotherhood and a commitment to them,” he said. “No matter what, win, lose, or draw, we stay together, and we fight together. Tonight, we started together and fought together for four quarters.” Mainland’s opening drive
Mainland running back Braylyn ‘Juice’ Simmons (left) jumped over a Seminole defender as Jaden “Melo” Parks blocks.
ended with a 15-yard touchdown pass from quarterback PJ Miller to receiver Nolan Caliendo and a 2-point conversion by Caliendo, giving the Buccaneers an 8-0 lead going into the second quarter. Caliendo has a 4.1 GPA and is possibly the hardest worker on the team; if not number one, then definitely number two, Bell said. “We try to get Nolan the ball as much as we can, because we know when the ball is his, he’s going to make something happen,” Bell said. “He almost ran a kick back to win the game for us after it looked like he was balled up; that’s just the type of kid and competitor he is. I can’t say enough about that kid. He’s a great player.” Three quarters of personal fouls, a lightning delay and debatable calls followed. Seminole capitalized on a personal foul early in the second quarter with an 11-yard quarterback keeper by Daniel Proenza. A 68-yard touchdown run by Mainland running back Braylyn Simmons was called back due to another personal foul a few minutes later. Seminole running back Da’Khi Carr rushed in for a 10-yard touchdown, giving the Seminoles a 13-8 advantage before halftime. Bell said he was not mad
that most of the calls were on bang-bang, physical plays. “I told them in the locker room to get back to playing our physical brand of football, and however they (refs) call it, they call it,” he said. “We played our physical brand of football, and I told them to keep going. That’s just the Mainland brand. Sometimes refs let you go with it, sometimes they don’t. Tonight was not our night on the scoreboard, but as long as we play that way the rest of the year, we’ll be just fine. We’ll make another long playoff run.” The Bucs started the second half with a flurry of plays following a brief lightning delay. Miller rushed for a 17-yard touchdown on a fourth down, then scored again in the fourth quarter with a 33-yard pass to wide receiver Jaden “Melo” Parks. “Anybody that has followed football the last three years in the Daytona Beach area knows who PJ Miller is,” Bell said. “That kid is special. With a chance to win the game on the line, he pretty much drove it down [field]. That’s PJ; he’s going to give us a chance to win every day.” Bell said he liked the offensive and defensive plans going into the second half. Mainland’s defense remained on point, with safety Jeremiah Felton finishing with 9 total tackles, 1 for a loss. Defensive end Malcolm McCarthur had 7 total tackles with 1 for a loss. And linebacker Tamaj Woodard had 7 tackles and shared a sack with defensive end Colby Snow. With 6:04 remaining in the fourth quarter, Proenza scrambled for a 4-yard touchdown run, pulling the Seminoles to within two points at 21-19. Caliendo returned the kickoff to midfield. Miller found
Mainland receiver Chris Butler (center) dashes between Seminole defenders Jaxson Wade (33) and Jaylen Lowman (22).
Mainland drum major Alanna Nelson performs before the game.
Caliendo in the end zone, where he battled a defender for the ball. The pass was ruled incomplete. The Seminoles followed with the winning touchdown in the final minute. Miller was visibly upset following the loss. Bell said he wears his heart on his sleeve, on and off the field. “That’s why he’s so easy to love,” Bell said. “You always know what you’re going to get. Great kid, great personality and a fierce competitor who never wants to lose. We don’t see that on the field anymore.” Mainland hits the road to face University (1-3) in a District 2-6A game on Friday, Sept. 25.
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Flagler Palm Coast’s ‘He-Man’: a selfless leader on and off the field For the first time, Ehimen Ajede is the Bulldogs‘ primary ball carrier, and he’s making the most of it.
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Ehimen Ajede has been known as He-Man since he was 12 years old. The nickname has nothing to do with feats of strength. But the Flagler Palm Coast running back has been doing a lot of heavy lifting for the Bulldogs this season. Ajede’s name is Nigerian. It is pronounced, “eh-HE-may eh-JEH-day,” he said. “He-Man” was given to him when he played for the Flagler Titans youth football organization. His said his coach, Bob Starr, gave him the moniker. “He didn’t know how to pronounce it,” Ajede said. “He was like, ‘We do not know how to say his first name. We have to come up with something.’ And that’s where ‘He-Man’ came from.” Ajede has been known as He-Man ever since. He sometimes uses the nickname when referring to himself in conversation as in, “He-Man was actually supposed to play for Matanzas,” or “I want to [be an] anesthesiologist. But He-man could possibly be a firefighter.” Whatever he makes up his mind to do, says his head football coach, Patrick Turner, he’ll be successful doing it. “I think he’ll get a chance to play college football, but if he decides to do something else he’ll be good at that,” Turner said. This season, the senior has been the Bulldogs’ offensive motor on a team that has produced a 4-0 record heading
opportunity is going to present itself. You just got to take it.” EHIMEN ‘HE-MAN’ AJEDE
Ehimen “He-Man” Ajede celebrates FPC’s fourth win in a row over Matanzas in the Potato Bowl on Aug. 28. Photo by Brent Woronoff
into a Thursday, Sept. 24 game at Tocoi Creek (0-5), a district opponent. Ajede’s numbers have been eye-popping: 613 yards rushing, 9.0 yards per carry and nine touchdowns in four games. “He understands he needs to carry the team,” Turner said. “He realizes everybody behind him, running backwise, is young or also plays another position. He’s doing a tremendous job. He’s doing what I knew he’s capable of, and I don’t think he’s done yet. He might get 1,500 to 2,000 yards and 20 to 25 touchdowns when it’s all said and done.” FIRE, FOOTBALL AND EMT CLASS
Another impressive number is Ajede’s GPA: 3.78. He’s accomplished that with a daily schedule that would overwhelm most people not named He-Man. He begins his day early in the morning. Up until Sept.
11, the Bulldogs held earlymorning practice before school. Now his day begins with Fire Leadership Academy during first and second periods, followed by English, statistics and history. After the regular school day he has football practice. Then from 6-9 p.m. he attends EMT class at Flagler Technical College on the FPC campus. When he gets his EMT certification and passes his firefighter exams this summer he’ll be qualified to be a fulltime EMT/firefighter. That’s his backup plan. He’s looking to major in pre-med in college, go to medical school and eventually become an anesthesiologist. But as he says, He-Man could possibly be a firefighter. “My mom was like, ‘You could be the first doctor in the family.’ And for me, I’d get to be the first firefighter in my family,” Ajede said. “So those are the two branches of the path I’m walking down, and
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I’ll see where God takes me.” Either way, he wants to serve others. It’s in his DNA. He dad, who is from Nigeria, and his mom, who is from Bunnell, met at Calvary Palm Coast church, where they are all still members. “He’s a very spiritual guy,” FPC running backs coach Charlie Washington said of Ajede. “He’s one of those persons that’s definitely selfless.” Ajede has embraced his leadership role on the football team, his coaches say. “He’s just an unbelievable human being, such a nice and genuine person,” Turner said. “He’s always encouraging, always positive, and those attributes carry onto the football field. He has an unbelievable work ethic.” Ajede loves the fire academy. But he joined it just so he could enroll at FPC. The year he was entering high school, his R-section neighborhood in Palm Coast was re-zoned for Matanzas High. “My mom was like, ‘you may have to go to Matanzas,’ and I was like, ‘oh goodness,’ because everyone’s expecting me to come here. They know
me,” Ajede said. “And so, the fire academy people came to [Buddy Taylor Middle School] and they said you can still go to FPC if you enroll in a program. And I’m like, what’s a program? And so, I check it out. And at first, I was a little skeptical. But I really like it. Lt. (Thomas) Cope is a great teacher, and I like the family, the camaraderie. They want to see me succeed. I want to see them succeed. We’re a group of people trying to help others.” THOUGHTS OF QUITTING FOOTBALL
As a freshman in 2023, Ajede seemed to be running back Marcus Mitchell’s heir apparent. Ajede rushed for 356 yards and a touchdown as Mitchell’s backup. A year later, as Mitchell closed out his high school career as the Bulldogs’ alltime leading rusher, Ajede was sidelined. He suffered a severe left ankle sprain in the spring of 2024. He returned for the third game of the season on Sept. 13 and severely sprained his right ankle on a 60-yard run. His sophomore season ended with two carries for 65 yards. “I didn’t think I really wanted to play football after that,” he said. “It was a tough recovery. I had to learn how to run like I used to. It was a tough process, but I thank God for these coaches and the guys believing in me.” Sharing the running back spot with Darwin “DJ” Harris last season, Ajede ran for 430 yards and seven touchdowns. Harris transferred to Matanzas, and now, as a senior, Ajede is the workhorse in the backfield. “Now that he’s the primary running back, he’s able to showcase his ability a lot more,” Washington said.
“His running style is very explosive. It may take him one or two carries to get in the groove. He can go from a 2-yard gain to a 15-yard gain to a 30- to 40-yard, touchdown run. Once he gets into determination mode, you’re going to need multiple people to bring him down.” Florida Atlantic University and Florida A&M have shown interest. “Those are my two big shots, my two headers,” Ajede said. Ajede said he’s improved in so many areas, such as being patient in hitting the hole, learning how to take a tackle and being a vocal leader on the field. “When DJ left [Ajede] knew he would have to step up and carry the team, and he’s done that,” Turner said. “You just have to stay grounded,” Ajede said. “If you continue working hard, pushing yourself, the opportunity is going to present itself. You just got to take it, and that’s what we’re going to do this year as Bulldogs.”
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FPC defeats Matanzas by 1 stroke in boys golf Joseph Lombardo hits the winning putt for Bulldogs. Pirates’ Kam Bonner is low medalist with a par-36. BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Flagler Palm Coast sophomore Joseph Lombardo had just drained a 20-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at Palm Harbor Golf Club to pull the Bulldogs to within one stroke of Matanzas on Sept. 17 in the county rivals’ boys golf match.
Lombardo was a member of the final group, and they had one more hole to play. As they were walking to the par4 No. 1, Lombardo admitted to coach Patrick Kleinfelder that he was a little nervous. “I said, ‘That’s good. You should be nervous. The pros get nervous.’” Kleinfelder said. Lombardo went on to sink a 3-foot putt for bogey to give FPC a two-stroke advantage on the final hole and lift the Bulldogs a 176-177 victory over the Pirates. Lombardo finished with a team-best 41 to tie his lowest round of the season.
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Matanzas’ Kamden Bonner tees off at No. 9 in a match against Matanzas on Sept. 17 at Palm Harbor Golf Club.
FPC’s Zach Peterson tees off at No. 9 in a match against Matanzas on Sept. 17 at Palm Harbor Golf Club. Photo by Brent Woronoff
’Crabs head to NSB with memories of 2OT loss
Kam Bonner of Matanzas was the low medalist with a par-36. The Pirates’ other scores were Gianni Cerbone, 45; Truman Gieger, 48; and Aiden Massaro, 48. Rounding out the Bulldogs’ scores were Landon McNitt, 44; Zachary Peterson, 45; and Josiah Moreira 46. FPC improved to 5-1 with its third win in three days. The Bulldogs also defeated Seabreeze 162-167 on Sept. 15 at Riviera Country Club, and then Atlantic 176-182 on Sept. 16 while battling heavy winds at Cypress Head Golf Club. Landon McNitt led the Bulldogs against Seabreeze with
a 37, while Lombardo shot a 41 and Peterson and Moreira shot a 42. McNitt shot a 41 at Cypress Head, while Moreira shot a 44 and Jayson Castle shot a 45. FPC GIRLS WIN TRI-MATCH
The FPC girls golf team won a tri-match at Grand Reserve Golf Club on Sept. 17. Flagler Palm Coast finished with a score of 195 to defeat Menendez (240) and Father Lopez (243). Ivey Tsouklaris led the Buldogs with a 41. Sydney Adams and Lilah Cool each shot a 48 and Taci Cook shot a 58.
A year later, Seabreeze is still talking about last season’s double-overtime loss to New Smyrna Beach. Barracudas running back Todd Cutler scored a touchdown with less than three minutes reamining to send the game to overtime. Both teams scored a touchdown in the first overtime period and again in the second overtime period, but NSB blocked the Sandcrabs’ extra-point kick to leave Daytona Stadium with a 28-27 victory. “We played a really good game, but we didn’t finish,” Seabreeze coach Mike Klein said. “Looking back, you question, should we have gone for two? I know we had a good field-goal kicker. But they end up blocking it up the middle and that was all she wrote.” The Sandcrabs will meet the ’Cudas again on Friday, Sept. 25, at NSB. This is a chance, Klein said, for the ’Crabs to put the shouldas, couldas and wouldas behind them. “If we win that game last year we probably have a good chance to make the playoffs,” Klein said, noting that this game will probably also play a role in the playoff picture. New Smyrna Beach is 4-0 overall and 1-0 in District 6-4A, while Seabreeze is 2-2 and 0-1 with two district games remaining. “It’s only the fifth week of the season, but I’m treating
this like a playoff game,” Klein said. “We want to take care of business.” Cutler, a junior is having an outstanding season with 801 yards rushing and nine touchdowns. Containing him will be key, Klein said. “He’s a strong kid, a hard guy to tackle,” Klein said. “He’s one of the motors that make that team go. He spins off a lot of tackles. We’ll have to fly to the ball, because one guy doesn’t tackle this kid very often.” New Smyrna Beach is wellcoached under John Wilkinson, Klein said. The ’Cudas like to show a lot of different looks and formations — double tight-end sets, four receivers, three receivers, unbalanced sets. “They try to find weaknesses in your scheme,” Klein said. Seabreeze had a bye week last week, so the Sandcrabs have had two weeks to prepare. “We have a good game plan,” Klein said. “I think the kids are understanding what we’re trying to do. We have to be consistent on every rep, because it’s going to be a battle. They don’t beat themselves. We have to bring physicality to the table, because they always do. This will be a true test for us. To me, it feels like playoff football.”
“It’s only the fifth week of the season, but I’m treating this like a playoff game. We want to take care of business.” MIKE KLEIN, Seabreeze football coach
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SIDELINES Fast times for FPC’s Seth, Grigoruk
Flagler Palm Coast sophomore Douglas Seth ran a personal-record 15 minutes, 20.7 seconds to place 13th in the boys championship division at the Southern Showcase cross country meet on Sept. 19 in Huntsville, Alabama. Seth’s time is the third fastest in school history behind Justin Harbor and Sam Vazquez. The FPC girls won the blue division at the Southern Showcase with senior Anna Grigoruk winning the individual title with her season-best time of 19:39.84. Avery Wisniewski placed 13th in 20:54.67, Audrey Bowman placed 16th in 21:02.63 and Everly Mucciolo placed 36th in 21:46.97. Among the boys, in addition to Seth, three other FPC runners ran sub-17-minute times: Dylan Ciardi (62nd, 16:18.9), Enzo McGovern (110th, 16:44.5) and Mateo Almeida (121st, 16:49.4). Owen Stackpole was 161st in 17:25.20.
FPC senior Anna Grigoruk, at the Spikes and Spurs Classic in August, won the girls blue race at the Southern Showcase in Huntsville Alabama on Sept. 19. File photo by Brent Woronoff
At the Coach Joe McKinney Classic, Seabreeze’s Joseph Davis placed 13th in 17:41.5, Alexander Benitez was 39th in 18:40.6 and Jaden Torres was 43rd in 18:45.8. Karly Rybicki had the best finish for the Seabreeze girls with a time of 22:59.4 for 34th place. Harper Smith was 39th in 23:16.9. At the Mount Dora Christian Academy Bulldog Invitational, the Father Lopez boys placed third with Liam Harman (15th, 20:35.7) and Kylar Deaton (17th, 20:51.6) leading the way. Matanzas’ Liam Yanasheski was the first Pirates runner to finish with a time of 21:50.4 in 23rd place. Among the girls, Father Lopez’s Lucy Fulton placed third in 23:00.4 and Savannah Cox was ninth in 24:37.4. Matanzas’ Noemi Malinowski placed 13th in 25:38.8 and Lupita Galeano was 15th in 25:41.9.
Pirates’ Demers breaks record Matanzas sophomore swimmer Alex Demers broke a 14-year-old school record in the boys 500-yard freestyle at the Frank Holleman Invitational on Sept. 19 at Planet Swim Aquatics in Ponte Vedra Beach. Demers finished in 5:11.47 to break Thomas Tarantola’s
Grace Taylor (23) leads the Bulldogs in kills and assists. File photo by Brent Woronoff
previous mark of 5:12.16, Pirates swim coach Carrie Purdy said.
FPC swimmers sweep Atlantic FPC’s boys and girls swimmers swept Atlantic at home on Sept. 17 at the Belle Terre pool. At the Record Breaker Invitational on Sept. 12 in Port Orange, the members of FPC’s first-place 200-yard medley relay team were Alexander Rudik, Sammy Cimbala, Noah Roznos and Kyle Pawluski with a time of 1:43.90.
Matanzas sophomore Alexander Demers broke the school record in the 500-yard freestyle. File photo
Streaking Local Collegians Former Mainland and FPC Bulldogs host quarterback Dennis Murray volleyball rematch Jr. scored three touchdowns with Pirates in Georgia State’s first two FPC’s volleyball team has won nine matches in a row heading into the Sept. 22 match at Deltona. The Bulldogs (12-1) will host rival Matanzas on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. The Pirates (8-3) are the only team to beat FPC this season, winning in five sets on Aug. 25 at the Matanzas gym. The Bulldogs have lost just five sets in13 matches this season. Grace Taylor leads FPC in both kills with 168 and assists with 183. Sanigh Arneaud leads the Pirates in kills with 146 and digs with 116.
games this season, but missed the Panthers’ game at UCF on Sept. 19 with an injury. The junior running back scored his third touchdown of the season on a 12-yard run in a 31-17 win at Kennesaw State on Sept. 12. In two games, Murray has rushed for 76 yards and has three receptions for 63 yards. Former FPC golfer Carmella Carlisi, a sophomore at Cal State San Marcos, tied for third at the RJGA Shootout at Estrella on Sept. 14-15 in Goodyear, Arizona. Carlisi shot 68-74 for a 2-under-par
142 to lead the Cougars to the team title. Former Matanzas basketball player Henry Robinson Jr., who is now a senior at Pine Ridge High School, has committed to play basketball next year at Jacksonville University, according to his father, Pine Ridge coach Henry Robinson Sr., who posted the news on social media. The 6-foot-8 Robinson averaged 27.6 points and 8.3 rebounds for the Panthers last season. Send sports news and Local Collegians info to brent@ observerlocalnews.com
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April 13, 1939 - September 14, 2026 Susan Myerson Klein, 87, an artist, mother, grandmother, and lover of her many dogs, died of complications from dementia in Jacksonville Florida on September 14, 2026. Susan was born on April 13, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to David and Florence Myerson, joining her late older brother Mike. She lived much of her life at the Jersey Shore, moving to Florida after retirement. Susan graduated from Atlantic City High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Philadelphia
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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2026 11968 CIDL LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. BEVERLY CURRY, et al., Defendant. To: CASEY CURRY FELIPE A/K/A CASEY DELL CURRY 1730 E PKWY, DELAND, FL 32724 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to-wit: LOTS 31, 32 AND 33, BLOCK 28, DAYTONA PARK ESTATES SECTION NO. B, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 23, PAGE 74, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to file a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Betzy Falgas, Esq, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 and file the original with the Clerk of the above- styled Court on or before October 14, 2026 or 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on the 14 day of September, 2026. LAURA E. ROTH, ESQ. CLERK OF COURT OF VOLUSIA COUNTY As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) BY: /s/ Jennifer Vazquez Deputy Clerk MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLP 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: AccountsPayable@mccalla.com 26-21019FL Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00715I
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 Sonny’s BBQ located at 2381 Tealwood Cir in the City of Tavares, Volusia, FL 32778 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 16th day of September, 2026 BreCrewBBQ Group LLC Billy Brewer Manager September 24, 2026 26-00713I
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2026 11499 CIDL ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. F&C MANAGER, LLC A WYOMING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE 798 MIDDLETON TRUST, DATED JULY 19, 2023, A FLORIDA LAND TRUST, et al., Defendant. To the following Defendant(s): ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST 798 MIDDLETON TRUST, DATED JULY 19, 2023, A FLORIDA LAND TRUST, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS TRUSTEES, BENEFICIARIES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 220, RIVINGTON PHASE IC, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 62, PAGES 112 THROUGH 116, INCLUSIVE, 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 McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, Betzy Falgas, Attorney for Palintiff, whose address is 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 on or before October 14, 2026, a date which is within (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in 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 demand in the complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 14 day of September, 2026. LAURA E. ROTH, ESQ. CLERK OF COURT OF VOLUSIA COUNTY (SEAL) BY: /s/ Jennifer Vazquez Deputy Clerk MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLP 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: AccountsPayable@mccalla.com 25-14379FL Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00714I
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 House Plants Online located at 1885 Stone Road in the City of Pierson, Volusia, FL 32180 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 18th day of September, 2026 Brian Reedy September 24, 2026 26-00730I
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. 2026 10129 CICI PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. DEVIN BLACKWELL, et al., Defendant. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered August 19, 2026 in Civil Case No. 2026 10129 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Volusia County, Deland, Florida, wherein PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC is Plaintiff and Devin Blackwell, 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 9th day of October, 2026 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: UNIT 618, THE PRESERVE AT RIVER’S EDGE, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM, RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 5712, PAGE 430, AND ALL VALID AMENDMENTS THERETO, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE EXHIBITS TO THE SAID DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM, AS RECORDED, EXEMPLIFIED, REFERRED TO AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM AND EXHIBITS THERETO. 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. /s/Robyn Katz Robyn Katz, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP 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 25-13420FL Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00740I
FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Twenty-Six Defense Maritime located at 5612 Johnson Lake Rd, Deleon Springs, FL 32130 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Volusia County Florida, this 15th day of September 2026 SPARTON DELEON SPRINGS LLC September 24, 2026 26-00724I
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 Final 500 App located at 112 Addison Drive in the City of Ormond Beach, Volusia, FL 32174 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 18th day of September, 2026 Final 500 LLC James Seamans September 24, 2026 26-00726I
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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO.: 2026 11586 CIDL FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2019-4, Plaintiff, vs. RAMONA COPPOLA A/K/A RAMONA PAYNE A/K/A RAMONA MAXINE PAYNE A/K/A RAMONA M. COPPOLA; JRC HOME SERVICES LLC; LVNV FUNDING LLC; SHERWOOD OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; LOUISE H. SMITH Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in the above styled cause now pending in said court and as required by Florida Statute 45.031(2), LAURA E. ROTH as the Clerk of the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.volusia. realforeclose.com at, 11:00 AM on the 08 day of October, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 6, BLOCK “A”, SHERWOOD OAKS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 44, PAGE 63, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2103 SHERWOOD FORREST DR, ORANGE CITY, FL 32763 IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A
RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration -ADA Coordinator, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1, 2nd floor, Bunnell FL 32110, (386) 257-6096, ADARequest@circuit7. org, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately on 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 10 day of September 2026. By: /s/ Lindsay Maisonet Lindsay Maisonet, Esq. Bar Number: 93156 Submitted by: De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. PO Box 5026 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 Telephone: (954) 453-0365 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 eservice@decubaslewis.com 25-01985 Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00711I
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. 2025 13929 CICI ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL R. MARINE, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 31, 2026, and entered in 2025 13929 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC is the Plaintiff and DANIEL R. MARINE; GEORGENE FRANCES BURDICK; DAYTONA BEACH OCEAN TOWERS, INC. 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 October 16, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: UNIT 1608, THE TOWERS APARTMENTS CONDOMINIUM, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM, RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1625, PAGE 391, AND ALL VALID AMENDMENTS THERETO, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE EXHIBITS TO THE SAID DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM, AS RECORDED, EXEMPLIFIED, REFERRED TO AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION
OF CONDOMINIUM AND EXHIBITS THERETO AND SAID EXHIBIT TO AFORESAID DECLARATION BEING RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 32, PAGES 127 THROUGH 131, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 2800 N ATLANTIC AVE UNIT 1608, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32118 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 21 day of September, 2026. 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 25-340970 - NaP Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00738I
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026 11818 CICI NEWREZ LLC, Plaintiff, vs. GENA OLIVIERI; MORGAN B. LEWIS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GENA OLIVIERI; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MORGAN B. LEWIS; HALIFAX PLANTATION PHASE I HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.;, UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION #1 and #2, et.al. Defendant(s). TO: UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION #1 1437 PECOS DRIVE ORMOND BEACH, FL 32174 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for the Foreclosure of a Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 236, HALIFAX PLANTATION, PHASE I, SECTION C, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 43, PAGES 63 THROUGH 67, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A: 1437 PECOS DRIVE, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32174. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on Brian L. Rosaler, Esquire, POPKIN & ROSALER, P.A., 1701 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 400, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442., Attorney for Plaintiff, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the (Please publish in The Palm Coast/Ormond Beach 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. 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 ADA Coordinator, 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, sin incurrir 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 alrecibir 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 14 day of September, 2026. LAURA E. ROTH As Clerk of the Court and/or Comptroller (SEAL) /s/ Jennifer Vazquez 26-52925 Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00716I
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. 2025 13221 CICI U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., CSMC Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6, Plaintiff, vs. GEA Seaside Investment, Inc. a/k/a GEA Seaside Investments, Inc. a/k/a GEA Seaside, et al., Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment and/or Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, entered in Case No. 2025 13221 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., CSMC Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-6 is the Plaintiff and GEA Seaside Investment, Inc. a/k/a GEA Seaside Investments, Inc. a/k/a GEA Seaside; Jack Aberman; Unknown Spouse of Jack Aberman; Kathleen Carrington; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Charles D. Robison, III and William T. Morrison 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 23rd day of October, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: THE WESTERLY 50 FEET OF THE EASTERLY 210 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY 100 FEET OF LOT 4, EARNHARDT-OGDEN REPLAT, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 19, PAGE 20, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TAX ID: 533504000051
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. 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 22nd day of September, 2026. BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 4919 Memorial Hwy, Suite 135 Tampa, FL 33634 Phone: (954) 618-6955 Fax: (954) 618-6954 FLCourtDocs@brockandscott.com By /s/ Justin J. Kelley, Esq. Justin J. Kelley, Esq. Florida Bar No. 32106 File # 20-F01331 Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00741I
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2026 12070 CIDL ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF OLIVE V WILLIAMS AKA OLIVE VIRGINIA WILLIAMS, et al., Defendants. TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF OLIVE V WILLIAMS AKA OLIVE VIRGINIA WILLIAMS 3339 BROOKSIDE TER, DELTONA, FL 32738 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 12, BLOCK 983, DELTONA LAKES, UNIT THIRTY EIGHT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 27, AT PAGE 202, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written de-
fenses, if any, to it, on De Cubas & Lewis, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is PO BOX 5026, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33310 on or before OCT 30 2026, a date at least thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the (Please publish in 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. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration -ADA Coordinator, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1, 2nd floor, Bunnell FL 32110, (386) 257-6096, ADARequest@circuit7. org, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately on receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 15 day of September, 2026. LAURA E. ROTH As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton As Deputy Clerk De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff PO BOX 5026 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33310 26-01713 Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00712I
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025 13104 CICI U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, v. EILEEN FICHTNER, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated September 2, 2026, issued in and for Volusia County, Florida, in Case No. 2025 13104 CICI, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST is the Plaintiff, and EILEEN FICHTNER, ALBON R FICHTNER, PHILIP DRAXL, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEE OF THE EILEEN M. FICHTNER LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2004, PHILIP DRAXL, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEE OF THE ALBON R. FICHTNER LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2004, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PHILIP DRAXL N/K/A MICHELLE DRAXL, HEATHER DRAXL, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEE OF THE EILEEN M. FICHTNER LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2004, HEATHER DRAXL, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEE OF THE ALBON R. FICHTNER LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2004, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF HEATHER DRAXL A/K/A HEATHER THERESA DRAXL N/K/A MARK DRAXL, UNKNOWN TRUSTEE AND BENEFICIARY OF THE ALBON R. FICHTNER LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2004, UNKNOWN TRUSTEE AND BENEFICIARY OF THE EILEEN M. FICHTNER LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2004, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT
OF THE TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE and UNKNOWN TENANT #1 N/K/A JOHN DAVIS are the Defendants. The Clerk of the Court, LAURA ROTH, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, on November 18, 2026, at electronic sale beginning at 11:00 AM, at www.volusia.realforeclose.com the following-described real property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure, to wit: LOT 11, GARDINER COURT, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 128, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Property Address: 114 Gardiner Ct., Daytona Beach, FL 32114 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. 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 the ADA Coordinator in advance of the date the service is needed: ADA Coordinator, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated This 21st day of September, 2026. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD LAW 902 Clint Moore Road, Suite 220 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: (954) 893-7874 Facsimile: (888) 235-0017 Designated Service E-Mail: Pleadings@HowardLaw.com By: /s/ Matthew B. Klein Matthew B. Klein, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 73529 E-Mail: Matthew@HowardLaw.com 25-000090-2 Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00736I
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FIRST INSERTION CORRECTED NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO: 2026 10596 CIDL DIVISION: 02 GLP 2207 LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ELOAH ESTATES LLC, a Florida limited liability company, also known as Eloah Estates, DONIEBER MARANGON, and WERNER MACEDO, Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Agreed In Rem Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on September 1, 2026, in the above-styled cause, that the Clerk of this Court, who is currently Laura E. Roth, Esq., will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on December 29, 2026, by electronic sale beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, at the online auction website http:// www.volusia.realforeclose.com; in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes (the “Foreclosure Sale”), after the publication of notice thereof as required by 45.031, Florida Statutes, the property described as follows: Legal Description: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF VOLUSIA, STATE OF FLORIDA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PROPERTY 1: PARCEL 1: THE WEST 118.91 FEET OF THE EAST 198.91 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, NORTH OF STATE ROAD 444, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. PARCEL 2: THE EAST 80 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, NORTH OF STATE ROAD 444, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROPERTY 2: PARCEL 1: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF GOVERNMENT LOT 12, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. PARCEL 2: A PORTION OF LAND BEING FURTHER DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION 2016-07 RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 7220, PAGE 2966 AND BEING FORMERLY KNOWN AS A PORTION OF THE PLAT OF DAVIS PARK SIXTH ADDITION TO ORANGE
CITY RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 7, PAGE 25, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE SOUTH 89°27’26” WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 5 AND BEING THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 23, BLOCK 1, DAVIS PARK, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 7, PAGE 25, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, A DISTANCE OF 174.37 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 23, BLOCK 1, SAID DAVIS PARK; THENCE NORTH 01°07’18” EAST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOTS 1-23, BLOCK 1, SAID DAVIS PARK, A DISTANCE OF 1262.84 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SAID DAVIS PARK; THENCE NORTH 89°32’46” EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SAID DAVIS PARK, A DISTANCE OF 175.43 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, DAVIS PARK; THENCE SOUTH 01°10’12” WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 5 AND BEING THE EAST LINE OF LOTS 1-23, BLOCK 1, SAID DAVIS PARK, A DISTANCE OF 1262.60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO BEING DESCRIBED AS: A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN A PORTION OF SECTIONS 4, 5 AND 8, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST; THENCE RUN SOUTH 88°37’31” WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4, FOR A DISTANCE OF 1370.68 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4 SOUTH 88°37’31” WEST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 1370.68 FEET TO
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE RUN SOUTH 01°04’06” EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8, FOR A DISTANCE OF 316.75 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HOWLAND BOULEVARD, BEING A POINT ON A NON TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY; THENCE RUN WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND ALONG SAID NON TANGENT CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 05°50’24”, A RADIUS OF 1960.08 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 199.79 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 85°57’52” WEST AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 199.70 FEET TO A POINT ON A NON TANGENT LINE, BEING THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 198.91 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE RUN NORTH 01°04’06” WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 300.81 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE RUN NORTH 89°27’76” EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 64.57 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF BOYER STREET, DAVIS PARK SIXTH ADDITION TO ORANGE CITY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 22, PAGE 109 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE RUN NORTH 01°07’18” EAST ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 1262.78 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WISCONSIN AVENUE OF SAID DAVIS PARK SIXTH ADDITION TO ORANGE CITY; THENCE RUN NORTH 89°32’46” EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 135.41 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 5; THENCE RUN NORTH 01°10’12” EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 60.02 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF DAVIS PARK EIGHTEENTH ADDITION TO ORANGE CITY ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 10, PACE 43 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE RUN NORTH 88°47’38” EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, FOR A DISTANCE OF 1367.30 FEET
NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2025 13289 CIDL FARM CREDIT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, ACA, IN ITS SOLE CAPACITY AS AGENT NOMINEE, Plaintiff, VS. MICHELLE ONTIVEROS A/K/A MICHELLE DAMPIER ONTIVEROS, UNKNOWN SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF MICHELLE ONTIVEROS A/K/A MICHELLE DAMPIER ONTIVEROS, ERIC MARINO A/K/A ERIC ANDALIA MARINO, UNKNOWN SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF ERIC MARINO A/K/A ERIC ANDALIA MARINO, LAKE GEORGE HIGHLANDS PROPERTY OWNERS’ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, TENANT #1, AND TENANT #2, THE NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS TO ACCOUNT FOR UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants. To: Eric Marino a/k/a Eric Andalia Marino and the Unknown Spouse, if any of Eric Marino a/k/a Eric Andalia Marino. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Lis Pendens and First Amended Verified Complaint on the following property in Volusia County, Florida: Legal Description LOT 32, OF UNRECORDED LAKE GEORGE HIGHLANDS, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A PORTION OF SECTIONS 19 AND 20, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 28 EAST, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM AN IRON PIPE MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20, BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 19, RUN ALONG THE SECTION LINE BETWEEN SECTIONS 19 AND 20, SOUTH O1 DEGREES
31 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 2661.90 FEET TO THE 1/4 SECTION CORNER; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID SECTION LINE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 2648.75 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20, BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 19; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 20 A DISTANCE OF 1302.83 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE NORTH O1 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 517.62 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE DEPARTING SAID LINE RUN SOUTH 88 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 1770.64 FEET; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 258.62 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 1735.86 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH O1 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 256.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO A 30.00 FOOT ACCESS, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY 30.00 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH AN ACCESS, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 2876, PAGE 19, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Together with all leases, rents, issues,
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 12293 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF SHIRLEY A. WEIBEL Deceased. The administration of the estate of Shirley A. Weibel, deceased, whose date of death was March 13, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 10 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 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. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. 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 September 24, 2026. Personal Representative: Leonard Atkinson 365 Mather Street, Unit 189 Hamden, CT 06514 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Wendy A. Mara 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 Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00723I
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON 10/19/2026 AT 08:00 AM THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES(S) MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 713. 585. NAME: ALL AUTOMOTIVE 1D7HA16N12J212062 2002 DODG 3705.67 TEL: 813-697-1791 MV: MV87130 LOCATION: 331 2ND ST STE 1 HOLLY HILL, FL 32117 / TERMS OF THIS SALE ARE CASH AND NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO FINAL BID. ALL SALES ARE FINAL; NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE. SAID VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD IN “AS IS” CONDITION WITH NO GUARANTEES. SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN RELEASED BY AUCTION TIME/ September 24, 2026 26-00729I
TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4 AND THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WILSON STREET, DAVIS PARK TWELFTH ADDITION TO ORANGE CITY ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 22, PAGE 115 OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS; THENCE RUN SOUTH 01°01’50” WEST ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4 FOR A DISTANCE OF 1318.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Property Address: Property 1: 2982 Howland Boulevard, Deltona, Florida 32725 Property 2: 1000 Eloah Estates Road, Deltona, Florida 32725 Parcel ID No.: Property 1: 810800000035 Property 2: 810400000360 (the “Property”) ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS, MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A TIMELY CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. 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. B-206, DeLand, FL 32724. If hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated this 15th day of September, 2026. SPENCER FANE, LLP /s/ Victoria M. McLaughlin Victoria M. McLaughlin Florida Bar No: 1008106 201 N. Franklin Street, Suite 2150 Tampa, FL 33602 Telephone: (813) 424-3501 Facsimile: (813) 405-8904 vmclaughlin@spencerfane.com mkunkel@spencerfane.com Counsel for Plaintiff Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00717I
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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2026 11317 CIDL DATA MORTGAGE INC., DBA ESSEX MORTGAGE, Plaintiff, vs. ANTIMO IOVINE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANTIMO IOVINE; VISTA PALMS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.; VENETIAN BAY HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendant(s) To the following Defendant(s): ANTIMO IOVINE (LAST KNOWN ADDRESS) 2937 MELETO BLVD. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA 32168 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANTIMO IOVINE (LAST KNOWN ADDRESS) 2937 MELETO BLVD. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA 32168 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 443, PALMS - PHASE 4, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 60, PAGE 194 THROUGH 198, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA a/k/a 2937 MELETO BLVD., NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA 32168 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 October 14 2026, 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 14 day of September, 2026. LAURA E. ROTH As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By /s/ Jennifer Vazquez 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 File No.: 25-02245 ESX Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00725I
and profits arising from the property described above. Property Address: 721 Old Bubbly Rd. Pierson, FL 32180 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Janelle L. Esposito, Esq., Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 9266, Bradenton, FL 34206, 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. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration - ADA Coordinator, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1, 2nd floor, Bunnell FL 32110, (386) 257-6096, ADARequest@circuit7. org, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately on receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. THESE ARE NOT COURT INFORMATION NUMBERS DATED this 15 day of September 2026. Laura E. Roth Clerk of the Circuit Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton Deputy Clerk Attorneys for Farm Credit of Central Florida, ACA: Janelle L. Esposito, Esq., FBN 0035631 Grace E. Desmond Esq., FBN 1030751 Esposito Law Group, P.A. P.O. Box 9266, Bradenton, Florida, 34206-9266 (941) 251-0000 / (941) 251-4044 (Fax) janelle@espositolegal.com grace@espositolegal.com docreview@espositolegal.com Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2026 26-00728I
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 Pixie Rose Co located at 503 Birchwood Ln in the City of Deltona, Volusia, FL 32738 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 20th day of September, 2026 Brittany Gasperson September 24, 2026 26-00735I
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 Sandhill Soft Wash located at 501 N Kansas Ave in the City of DeLand, Volusia, FL 32724 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 19th day of September, 2026 Ronald G Barnard September 24, 2026 26-00734I
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 Potty Games located at 818 Palm Grove ct in the City of South Daytona, Volusia, FL 32119 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 19th day of September, 2026 Patrick Yeager September 24, 2026 26-00732I
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 12470 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF BEVERLY ANNE APPLEBY Deceased. The administration of the estate of Beverly Anne Appleby, deceased, whose date of death was June 18th, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. 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. The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. 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 September 24, 2026. Personal Representative: James Michael Zivitski 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) 868-5371 E-Mail: holland@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: linda@legacylaw313.com Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00721I
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026 11823 PRDL IN RE: The Estate of: TED EDWARD SULLIVAN Deceased The administration of the estate of Ted Edward Sullivan, deceased, whose date of death was February 8, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N Alabama Avenue, 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 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: September 24, 2026 Personal Representative: Carol Sullivan 3060 Tohopekaliga Drive St. Cloud, FL 34772 Attorney for Personal Representative Justin G. Cerrato, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 104938 4309 Pablo Oaks Court, 2nd Floor Jacksonville, FL 32224 Telephone: (904)239-3646 jcerrato@blueoceantitle.com Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00739I
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 12482 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD JOSEPH WHITE, JR. Deceased. The administration of the estate of Donald Joseph White, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was May 7, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, 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. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. 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 September 24, 2026. Personal Representative: Linda White 3166 Connemara Drive Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Attorney for Personal Representative: Diane A. Vidal Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1008324 CHIUMENTO LAW 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, FL 32164 Telephone: (386) 445-8900 Fax: (386) 445-6702 E-Mail: DVidal@legalteamforlife.com Secondary E-Mail: Proserv@legalteamforlife.com Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00719I
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 Little Paw Craft Co. located at 1730 Lemon Street in the City of DeLand, Volusia, FL 32720 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 19th day of September, 2026 Laura Schwanebeck September 24, 2026 26-00733I
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 12755 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD WILLIAM STEADMAN, aka DONALD W. STEADMAN and DON STEADMAN Deceased. The administration of the estate of Donald William Steadman, also known as Donald W. Steadman, and Don Steadman, deceased, whose date of death was September 12, 2025, 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. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. 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 September 24, 2026. Personal Representative: Jason William Steadman c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Personal Representative: 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) 868-5371 E-Mail: shelley@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: paralegal@legacylaw313.com Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00727I
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 Nature That Be located at 665 Chestnut Ave in the City of Orange City, Volusia, FL 32763 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 19th day of September, 2026 Monarch Collaborations, LLC September 24, 2026 26-00731I PUBLIC NOTICE Effective September 5th, 2026 Dr. Sonya Clark will no longer be seeing patients at AdventHealth Medical Group Orthopedics and Sports Medicine New Smyrna Beach located at 600 Palmetto Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168. If you are a patient and have questions about your transition of care or any additional questions, please call the office at 386-424-3845. 7764-360162 Sep. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2026
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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 11053 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE LESLIE JEFFERS Deceased. The administration of the estate of GEORGE LESLIE JEFFERS, deceased, whose date of death was January 1, 2026, 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 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 September 24, 2026 Signed on this 17th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026. /s/ Mary Sue Jeffers MARY SUE JEFFERS Personal Representative 118 W. Knapp Ave. Edgewater, Florida 32132 /s/ Robert Kit Korey ROBERT KIT KOREY Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 147787 Korey Law, P.A. 595 W. Granada Blvd., Suite A Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: 386-677-3431 Email: kit@koreylawpa.com Secondary Email: dwargo@koreylawpa.com Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00720I
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 12532 PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF ROSETTA A WHITE, Deceased. The administration of the estate of ROSETTA A WHITE, Deceased, whose date of death was May 21, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other people 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. A personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211. The date of first publication of this notice is September 24, 2026. ENESHA GALLOWAY, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Scott R. Bugay, Esquire Florida Bar No. 5207 2501 Hollywood, Blvd. Suite 206 Hollywood, FL 33020 Telephone: (305) 956-9040 Fax: (305) 945-2905 Primary Email: Scott@srblawyers.com Secondary Email: genesis@srblawyers.com Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00718I
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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 12671 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM P. SALOMONE, aka WILLIAM SALOMONE Deceased. The administration of the estate of William P. Salomone, also known as William Salomone, deceased, whose date of death was June 25, 2026, 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. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. 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 September 24, 2026. Personal Representative: Nicole Salomone c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 South Palmetto Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert M. Holland Attorney Florida Bar Number: 938998 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 South Palmetto Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 868-5371 E-Mail: holland@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: paralegal@legacylaw313.com Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2026 26-00722I
FIRST INSERTION Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that on October 20th,2026 at 10:00 AM the following vehicle may be sold at public sale for cash for the amount owed on each vehicle to satisfy the lien for repairs, services, storage charges, and any administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida Statute 713.585.As is. Where is. Title is not guaranteed. CASE:48339 2021 POLS VIN: 57XAAPHDXM8140718 Lienor information & Sale Location:RNMC Daytona ,LLC.d/b/a Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach.MV92060. 290 N Beach ST.Daytona Beach, FL 32114Ph:386-275-1660 Total Lien $3512.37 The customer/owner or any other person claiming an interest, or a lien may redeem the vehicle by satisfying the amount due in cash on or before the sale date and time. The customer/owner or any other person claiming an interest, or a lien has a right to file for a hearing prior to the date of sale with the clerk of the courts in the Volusia County where the vehicle is held to determine whether the vehicle has been wrongfully taken or withheld from him or her. At any time before the date of sale Owner/ Lienholder may recover the vehicle without instituting judicial proceedings by posting a bond as per 559.917 F.S. Net proceeds in excess of lien amount will be deposited with the clerk of courts pursuant to 713.585 F.S. September 24, 2026 26-00737I
SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following personal property of MARY FRANCES SHERMAN and BETTY SHERMAN will, on September 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at 25 Koala Bear Path, Lot #409, Ormond Beach, Volusia County, Florida 32174; be sold for cash to satisfy storage fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 715.109: 1998 PALM MOBILE HOME, VIN: PH091044AFL, TITLE NO.: 0075520184, and VIN: PH090447BFL, TITLE NO.: 0075520182 and all other personal property located therein PREPARED BY: J. Matthew Bobo Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A. 2 North Tamiami Trail, Suite 500 Sarasota, Florida 34236 (PO#3326-3230) September 17, 24, 2026 26-00701I
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SECOND INSERTION RE-NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 31973 CICI LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING , Plaintiff, vs. MARLON D. COX A/K/A MARLON COX; VEDRANA COX; PLANTATION BAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.; CENTRAL HOMES, LLC; 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). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure dated August 25, 2025 and an Order Resetting Sale dated 8/25/2026 and entered in Case No. 2023 31973 CICI of the Circuit Court in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING is Plaintiff and MARLON D. COX A/K/A MARLON COX; VEDRANA COX; PLANTATION BAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.; CENTRAL HOMES, LLC; 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, are Defendants, LAURA E. ROTH, Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash www.volusia.realforeclose.com, 11:00 a.m., on October 23, 2026 , the following described property as set forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 66, PLANTATION BAY SECTION 1B -V UNIT 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 43, PAGE(S) 183 AND 184, 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 DESCRETION, MAY ENLARGE THE TIME OF THE SALE. NOTICE OF THE CHANGED TIME OF SALE SHALL BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Pursuant to Florida Statute 45.031(2), this notice shall be published twice, once a week for two consecutive weeks, with the last publication being at least 5 days prior to the sale. 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 September 2, 2026. By: /s/ Ian Dolan Ian C. Dolan Florida Bar No.: 757071 Roy Diaz, Attorney of Record Florida Bar No. 767700 Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 499 NW 70th Ave., Suite 309 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317 Telephone: (954) 564-0071 Facsimile: (954) 564-9252 Service E-mail: answers@dallegal.com 1463-192604 / GS1 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00681I
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025 13793 CICI U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF SALUDA GRADE LOAN TRUST I, Plaintiff, v. LIMANS 024, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure and Other Relief dated August 27, 2026, issued in and for Volusia County, Florida, in Case No. 2025 13793 CICI, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF SALUDA GRADE LOAN TRUST I is the Plaintiff, and LIMANS 024, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, JEFFREY ROSE, PM HAUS 23F LLC, A WYOMING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, DOMINION FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, A MARYLAND LIMITED LIABILITY, CYR GROUP LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AVALON AVENIDA LLC, PROPERTY SISTERS WORLDWIDE, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY and AD HOME IMPROVEMENT AND DESIGN LLC are the Defendants. The Clerk of the Court, LAURA ROTH, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, on October 16, 2026, at in-person or electronic sale beginning at 11:00 AM, at www.volusia.realforeclose. com the following-described real property
as set forth in said Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure and Other Relief, to wit: PARCEL 3: LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 18, PLAT OF GARDEN CITY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 10, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA. INCLUDING THE BUILDINGS, APPURTENANCES, AND FIXTURES LOCATED THEREON. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3157 MAPLE STREET, CRESTVIEW, FL 32539 (“PARCEL 3”) 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. 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 the ADA Coordinator in advance of the date the service is needed: ADA Coordinator, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated This 10th day of September, 2026. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD LAW 902 Clint Moore Road, Suite 220 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: (954) 893-7874 Facsimile: (888) 235-0017 Designated Service E-Mail: Pleadings@HowardLaw.com By: /s/ Matthew B. Klein Matthew B. Klein, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 73529 E-Mail: Matthew@HowardLaw.com 24-000504-1 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00694I
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. 2025 13545 CIDL Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. BG Real Estate FL LLC, et al., Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment and/or Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, entered in Case No. 2025 13545 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein Freedom Mortgage Corporation is the Plaintiff and BG Real Estate FL LLC; Bruce Allen Godfrey Jr. a/k/a Bruce A. Godfrey Jr.; Isles of Sugar Mill Association, Inc. dba Isles of Sugar Mill Homeowners Association, Inc.; Karyn M. Godfrey; United States of America on behalf of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 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 21st day of October, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 39, ISLES OF SUGAR MILL, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 54, PAGE(S) 55 THROUGH 60, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TAX ID: 731505000390 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. 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 8th day of September, 2026. BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 4919 Memorial Hwy, Suite 135 Tampa, FL 33634 Phone: (954) 618-6955 Fax: (954) 618-6954 FLCourtDocs@brockandscott.com By /s/ Justin J. Kelley, Esq. Justin J. Kelley, Esq. Florida Bar No. 32106 File # 25-F02734 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00680I
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA, FLORIDA. CASE No. 2026 12101 CIDL SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., 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 CARL R. FAIRLEY AKA CARL RAYMOND FAIRLEY, DECEASED, et al., Defendants TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CARL R. FAIRLEY AKA CARL RAYMOND FAIRLEY, DECEASED 2028 ALDORO TER, DELTONA, FL 32725 PAIGE FAIRLEY AKA PAIGE REGINA FAIRLEY 2028 ALDORO TER, DELTONA, FL 32725 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PAIGE FAIRLEY AKA PAIGE REGINA FAIRLEY 2028 ALDORO TER, DELTONA, FL 32725 UNKNOWN TENANT #1 2028 ALDORO TER, DELTONA, FL 32725 UNKNOWN TENANT #2 2028 ALDORO TER, DELTONA, FL 32725 AND TO: All persons claiming an interest by, through, under, or against the aforesaid Defendant(s). YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the fol-
lowing described property located in Volusia County, Florida: LOT 12, BLOCK 357, DELTONA LAKES UNIT EIGHT, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGES 165 THROUGH 177, INCLUSIVE, 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 this action, on Greenspoon Marder, LLP, Default Department, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is Trade Centre South, Suite 700, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, and file the original with the Clerk within 30 days after the first publication of this notice in Business Observer, on or before September 28, 2026; otherwise a default and a judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. 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 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305 DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 257-6096 Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT on this 28 day of August, 2026. Laura E Roth As Clerk of said Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Jennifer Vazquez As Deputy Clerk Prepared by: Greenspoon Marder, LLP (954) 491-1120; gmforeclosure@gmlaw.com (26-001588-01) September 17, 24, 2026 26-00682I
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2026 12331 CIDL U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LBFLAT SERIES VI TRUST, Plaintiff, v. UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSES, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF ELMA SWAIN A/K/A ELMA HOWARD SWAIN A/K/A ELMA H. SWAIN (DECEASED), et al., Defendants. TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, SPOUSES, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF ELMA SWAIN A/K/A ELMA HOWARD SWAIN A/K/A ELMA H. SWAIN (DECEASED) Last Known Address: 1752 Gatewood Dr., Deltona, FL 32738 GEORGE MELVIN SWAIN Last Known Address: 1752 Gatewood Dr., Deltona, FL 32738 TRACY VINCENT SWAIN Last Known Address: 39 N 53rd St., Apt. 1F, Philadelphia, PA 19139 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GEORGE MELVIN SWAIN Last Known Address: 1752 Gatewood Dr., Deltona, FL 32738 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an
action to foreclosure a mortgage on the following property located in Volusia County, Florida: LOT 6, BLOCK 1678, DELTONA LAKES UNIT SEVENTY THREE, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 29, PAGE 11, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. including the buildings, appurtenances, and fixture located thereon. Property Address: 1752 Gatewood Dr., Deltona, FL 32738 (the “Property”). filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on HOWARD LAW, Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 902 Clint Moore Road, Suite 220, Boca Raton, FL 33487 on or before October 5, 2026 (no later than 30 days from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Action) 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 filed herein. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Volusia, Florida on this 3 day of September, 2026. Laura E Roth Clerk of the Circuit Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Jennifer Vazquez Deputy Clerk HOWARD LAW Plaintiff ’s attorney 902 Clint Moore Road, Suite 220 Boca Raton, FL 33487 25-000737-1 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00683I
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2026-12868-PRDL In Re The Estate of: MARY FRANCES ROSE FERGUSON Deceased. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMAND AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The administration of the estate of MARY FRANCES ROSE FERGUSON, deceased, whose date of death was March 12, 2026; is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division; File No.: 2026-12868-PRDL, the address of which is Clerk of Court – Probate Division PO BOX 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043. The names and addresses of the personal representatives’ and/or petitioners and the personal representatives’ and/or petitioners attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO 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 September 17, 2026. Petitioner/Personal Representative: Jessica Stark c/o Daniel Wagner, Esq. GOTTLIEB WAGNER, PLLC 3333 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD., STE 202 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 Attorney for Personal Representative: S/ DANIEL WAGNER DANIEL WAGNER dwagner@gwfloridalaw.com FLORIDA BAR NO. 29788 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER GOTTLIEB WAGNER, PLLC 3333 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD., STE 202 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 TELEPHONE: (305) 919-7788 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00705I
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No 2025-14055-CICI FLORIDA LAND COMPANY, LLC, a Florida limited liability company Plaintiff vs. RE EQUITY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC, a Florida limited liability company JJ EQUITY LLC, a Florida limited liability company Defendants NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in the above styled cause now pending in said court and as required by Florida Statute 45.031(2), LAURA E. ROTH as the Clerk of the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.volusia. realforeclose.com at, 11:00 AM on the 21st day of October, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: Lots 3 and 4, Block 8, Norwood Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 19 of the Records of Volusia County, Florida; EXCEPT that portion used for the widening of Ridgewood Avenue (U.S. 1). Property Address: 5080 & 5090 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange, FL 32127. IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration -ADA Coordinator, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1, 2nd floor, Bunnell FL 32110, (386) 257-6096, ADARequest@circuit7. org, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately on 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 10th day of September, 2026 By: /s/ Daniel J Rose Daniel J. Rose, Esq. Florida Bar No: 478385 Submitted by: Daniel J. Rose, P.A. 323 NE 6th Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33483 Telephone: 561-542-9174 Facsimile: 561-266-9056 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 rose@djrpa.com September 17, 24, 2026 26-00684I
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 12480 - PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF ANDREW FREDERICK HAGER, a/k/a ANDREW F. HAGER, a/k/a RICK HAGER Deceased. The administration of the estate of ANDREW FREDERICK HAGER, a/k/a ANDREW F. HAGER, a/k/a RICK HAGER, deceased, whose date of death was May 31, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, Florida 32821-6043. 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. The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2026-12867 PRDL In Re The Estate of: GOLDEN D. FERGUSON JR. Deceased. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMAND AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The administration of the estate of GOLDEN D. FERGUSON JR., deceased, whose date of death was March 8, 2026; is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division; File No.: 2026-12867 PRDL, the address of which is Clerk of Court – Probate Division PO BOX 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043. The names and addresses of the personal representatives’ and/or petitioners and the personal representatives’ and/or petitioners attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO 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 September 17, 2026 Petitioner/Personal Representative: Jessica Stark c/o Daniel Wagner, Esq. GOTTLIEB WAGNER, PLLC 3333 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD., STE 202 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 Attorney for Personal Representative: S/ DANIEL WAGNER DANIEL WAGNER dwagner@gwfloridalaw.com FLORIDA BAR NO. 29788 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER GOTTLIEB WAGNER, PLLC 3333 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD., STE 202 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 TELEPHONE: (305) 919-7788 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00686I
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS File No. 2026 11419 PRDL Estate of Matthew J. O’Dwyer, Deceased The administration of the Estate of Matthew J. O’Dwyer, deceased, whose date of death was March 15, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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 September 17, 2026. Personal Representative: Christine K. O’Dwyer 922 Wingate Trail Port Orange, Florida 32128 Attorney for Personal Representative: Brian R. Giaquinto Florida Bar No. 0105927 brian@giaquintolegal.com 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 100 Daytona Beach, FL 32117 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00709I
property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. 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 September 17, 2026. Personal Representative: /s/Joan H Hager JOAN H HAGER 2758 South Peninsula Drive Daytona Beach, Florida, 32118 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ David A. Burt DAVID A. BURT Florida Bar No. 197955 Email Addresses: davidburt@hawkinsandburt.com contact@hawkinsandburt.com kathi@hawkinsandburt.com laura@hawkinsandburt.com Hawkins & Burt, PLLC 501 S. Ridgewood Ave. Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114 Telephone: 386-252-4499 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00697I
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS File No. 2026 11733 Estate of Jerome John Novotny Jr., Deceased The administration of the Estate of Jerome John Novotny Jr., deceased, whose date of death was March 30, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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 September 17, 2026. Personal Representative: Jerry Hess, Petitioner 1 Tomoka Oaks Blvd., Unit 119 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Attorney for Personal Representative: Brian R. Giaquinto Florida Bar No. 0105927 brian@giaquintolegal.com 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 100 Daytona Beach, FL 32117 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00708I
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026 12279 CIDL CITIZENS BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. JOSHUA ADAM GODKIN; JODIE A. GODKIN A/K/A JODIE GODKIN; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendant(s). TO: Joshua Adam Godkin Residence Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property in Volusia County, Florida: LOT 5, BLOCK 968, DELTONA LAKES UNIT THIRTY EIGHT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 27, PAGES 202 THROUGH 208, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Street Address: 1410 Lodge Terrace, 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 McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 3222 Commerce Place, Suite A, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, within 30 days after the date of the first publication of this notice, on or before OCT -1, 2026, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court, otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. 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, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 2576096 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 on SEP -1, 2026. Laura E. Roth Clerk of said Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Shawnee S. Smith As Deputy Clerk McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 3222 Commerce Place, Suite A West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Telephone: (561) 713-1400 FLpleadings@MWC-law.com File#:26-400234 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00698I
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025 13793 CICI U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF SALUDA GRADE LOAN TRUST I, Plaintiff, v. LIMANS 024, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure and Other Relief dated August 27, 2026, issued in and for Volusia County, Florida, in Case No. 2025 13793 CICI, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF SALUDA GRADE LOAN TRUST I is the Plaintiff, and LIMANS 024, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, JEFFREY ROSE, PM HAUS 23F LLC, A WYOMING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, DOMINION FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, A MARYLAND LIMITED LIABILITY, CYR GROUP LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AVALON AVENIDA LLC, PROPERTY SISTERS WORLDWIDE, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY and AD HOME IMPROVEMENT AND DESIGN LLC are the Defendants. The Clerk of the Court, LAURA ROTH, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, on October 16, 2026, at electronic sale beginning at 11:00 AM, at www.volusia.realforeclose.com the following-described real property as set forth in
said Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure and Other Relief, to wit: PARCEL 4: LOT 4, HILLSIDE ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “B”, PAGE 57, PUBLIC RECORDS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA. INCLUDING THE BUILDINGS, APPURTENANCES, AND FIXTURES LOCATED THEREON. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 76 HILLSIDE ROAD, MONTICELLO, FL 32344 (“PARCEL 4”) 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. 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 the ADA Coordinator in advance of the date the service is needed: ADA Coordinator, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated This 10th day of September, 2026. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD LAW 902 Clint Moore Road, Suite 220 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: (954) 893-7874 Facsimile: (888) 235-0017 Designated Service E-Mail: Pleadings@HowardLaw.com By: /s/ Matthew B. Klein Matthew B. Klein, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 73529 E-Mail: Matthew@HowardLaw.com 24-000504-1 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00695I
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025 13793 CICI U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF SALUDA GRADE LOAN TRUST I, Plaintiff, v. LIMANS 024, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure and Other Relief dated August 27, 2026, issued in and for Volusia County, Florida, in Case No. 2025 13793 CICI, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF SALUDA GRADE LOAN TRUST I is the Plaintiff, and LIMANS 024, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, JEFFREY ROSE, PM HAUS 23F LLC, A WYOMING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, DOMINION FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, A MARYLAND LIMITED LIABILITY, CYR GROUP LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AVALON AVENIDA LLC, PROPERTY SISTERS WORLDWIDE, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY and AD HOME IMPROVEMENT AND DESIGN LLC are the Defendants. The Clerk of the Court, LAURA ROTH, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, on October 16, 2026, at electronic sale beginning at 11:00 AM, at www.volusia.realforeclose.com the following-described real property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure and Other Relief, to wit: PARCEL 2: LOT #7, BLOCK “B” OF AN UNRECORDED PLAT IN GREENWOOD, FLORIDA. COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA AS PER DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY PLANS, THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST 548.05 FEET TO A
CONCRETE MARKER, THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST 549.11 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE, THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST 200.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE AND CALL THIS THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST 100.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE, THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST 218.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF MARCUS DRIVE, THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 18 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY 100.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE, THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST 218.00 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. INCLUDING THE BUILDINGS, APPURTENANCES, AND FIXTURES LOCATED THEREON. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5181 MARCUS DRIVE, GREENWOOD, FL 32443 (“PARCEL 2”) 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. 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 the ADA Coordinator in advance of the date the service is needed: ADA Coordinator, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated This 10th day of September, 2026. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD LAW 902 Clint Moore Road, Suite 220 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: (954) 893-7874 Facsimile: (888) 235-0017 Designated Service E-Mail: Pleadings@HowardLaw.com By: /s/ Matthew B. Klein Matthew B. Klein, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 73529 E-Mail: Matthew@HowardLaw.com 24-000504-1 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00693I
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025 13793 CICI U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF SALUDA GRADE LOAN TRUST I, Plaintiff, v. LIMANS 024, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure and Other Relief dated August 27, 2026, issued in and for Volusia County, Florida, in Case No. 2025 13793 CICI, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF SALUDA GRADE LOAN TRUST I is the Plaintiff, and LIMANS 024, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, JEFFREY ROSE, PM HAUS 23F LLC, A WYOMING LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, DOMINION FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, A MARYLAND LIMITED LIABILITY, CYR GROUP LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AVALON AVENIDA LLC, PROPERTY SISTERS WORLDWIDE, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY and AD HOME IMPROVEMENT AND DESIGN LLC are the Defendants. The Clerk of the Court, LAURA ROTH, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, on October 16, 2026, at electronic sale beginning at 11:00 AM, at www.volusia.realforeclose.com the following-described real property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclo-
sure and Other Relief, to wit: PARCEL 1: THE WESTERLY 37 1/2 FEET OF LOT 24 AND THE EASTERLY 25 FEET OF LOT 25, BLOCK 4, ROSEMONT, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 9, PAGE(S) 109, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. INCLUDING THE BUILDINGS, APPURTENANCES, AND FIXTURES LOCATED THEREON. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 152 PONCE DE LEON DRIVE, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32176 (“PARCEL 1”) 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. 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 the ADA Coordinator in advance of the date the service is needed: ADA Coordinator, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. Dated This 10th day of September, 2026. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD LAW 902 Clint Moore Road, Suite 220 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: (954) 893-7874 Facsimile: (888) 235-0017 Designated Service E-Mail: Pleadings@HowardLaw.com By: /s/ Matthew B. Klein Matthew B. Klein, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 73529 E-Mail: Matthew@HowardLaw.com 24-000504-1 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00692I
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NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45, FLORIDA STATUTES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025 13328 CIDL MARKER 33 ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, vs. LOUIS R. REIMER, Defendant. Notice is given that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated 8/26/2026, in Case No.: 2025 13328 CIDL of the Circuit Court in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein MARKER 33 ASSOCIATION, INC., is the Plaintiff and LOUIS R. REIMER, is the Defendant. Laura E. Roth, the Clerk of Court for Volusia County, Florida will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at 11:00 a.m., at https://www.volusia.realforeclose. com, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, on 10/27/2026, the following described property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure: Unit 2C8 of Marker 33, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 2335, Page(s) 1624, of the Public Records of Volusia County, Florida, and anyamendments thereto, together with its undivided share in the common elements 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, CALL 711. DATED: September 11, 2026 By: /s/Chad Sweeting Chad Sweeting, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 93642 ARIAS BOSINGER, PLLC 280 W. Canton Avenue, Suite 330 Winter Park, Florida 32789 (407) 636-2549 September 17, 24, 2026 26-00699I
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. 2025 14075 CICI FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. ROBIN MACIAS, et al., Defendant. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered July 29, 2026 in Civil Case No. 2025 14075 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Volusia County, Deland, Florida, wherein FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION is Plaintiff and Robin Macias, 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 2nd day of October, 2026 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: Lot 20, REPLAT OF FOREST LAKE SUBDIVISION SUB-TRACT III, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Map Book 38, Page 85, 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. /s/Robyn Katz Robyn Katz, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP 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 25-14545FL September 18, 25, 2026 26-00704I
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2026 11961 PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF PATRICIA COLEMAN JARRELL, Deceased. The administration of the estate of PATRICIA COLEMAN JARRELL, Deceased, whose date of death was August 9, 2025, 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. A personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211. The date of first publication of this notice is September 17, 2026. CONNIE VAUGHN, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Scott R. Bugay, Esquire Florida Bar No. 5207 2501 Hollywood, Blvd. Suite 206 Hollywood, FL 33020 Telephone: (954)767-3399 Fax: (305) 945-2905 Primary Email: Scott@srblawyers.com Secondary Email: jennifer@srblawyers.com September 17, 24, 2026 26-00696I
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following personal property of ANN MARIE FERGUSON a/k/a ANNA MARIE FERGUSON and ROBERT B. FERGUSON will, on September 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at 125 Three Bears Trail, Lot #490, Ormond Beach, Volusia County, Florida 32174; be sold for cash to satisfy storage fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 715.109: 1999 PALMHARB MOBILE HOME, VIN: PH0612169AFL, TITLE NO.: 0080014328, and VIN: PH0612169BFL, TITLE NO.: 0080014990 and all other personal property located therein PREPARED BY: J. Matthew Bobo Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A. 2 North Tamiami Trail, Suite 500 Sarasota, Florida 34236 (PO#3326-3233) September 17, 24, 2026 26-00706I
NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA, FLORIDA. CASE No. 2026 10582 CIDL LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC, 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 MIGUEL MENA SANCHEZ, DECEASED, et al., Defendants TO: SQUARE & COMPASS GROUP CORP 12230 SW 130 STREET MIAMI, FL 33186 102 ZANE GREY CREEK DR LAYTON, FL 33001 2415 NORTH MONROE STREET SUITE 810 TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303 3401 SW 149TH AVE MIAMI, FL 33185 3799 SW 147TH PL MIAMI, FL 33185 5549 SW 2ND ST CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 AND TO: All persons claiming an interest by, through, under, or against the aforesaid Defendant(s). YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property located in Volusia County, Florida: LOT 19, BLOCK 209, DELTONA LAKES UNIT FIVE, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGE 127, 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 this action, on Greenspoon Marder, LLP, Default Department, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is Trade Centre South, Suite 700, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, and file the original with the Clerk within 30 days after the first publication of this notice in Business Observer, on or before OCT 19, 2026; otherwise a default and a judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. 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 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305 DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 257-6096 Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT on this 3rd day of Sept, 2026. Laura E Roth As Clerk of said Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Shawnee S. Smith As Deputy Clerk Prepared by: Greenspoon Marder, LLP (954) 491-1120; gmforeclosure@gmlaw.com (25-002866-01) September 17, 24, 2026 26-00691I
SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following personal property of KATHLEEN B. DEZI and JAMES N. DEZI will, on September 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at 3 Cub Circle, Lot #431, Ormond Beach, Volusia County, Florida 32174; be sold for cash to satisfy storage fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 715.109: 1991 FLEE MOBILE HOME, VIN: FLFLL79A09304GL, TITLE NO.: 0061219456, and VIN: FLFLL79B09304GL, TITLE NO.: 0061257532 and all other personal property located therein PREPARED BY: J. Matthew Bobo Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A. 2 North Tamiami Trail, Suite 500 Sarasota, Florida 34236 (PO#3326-3234) September 17, 24, 2026 26-00702I