From flowing rivers and spring-fed creeks to salty tidal waterways and winding bayous, Northwest Florida’s unique coastal landscape supports a number of diverse habitats and ecosystems.
Our region’s impressive river system connects a network of diverse and pristine waterways, making it a top destination for all types of paddling adventures.
Whether you prefer to paddleboard, kayak or canoe, there’s no better way to take in all that nature has to offer. Not only are paddling vessels relatively cheap compared to other types of watercraft, they’re easy to transport, easy to use and provide access to areas and experiences that larger vessels can’t.
With an abundance of bays, bayous, rivers and creeks, Northwest Florida is rich with paddling opportunities and home to a number of designated paddling trails. Blackwater River, Big Lagoon State Park and Escambia Bay are some of the most popular paddling destinations for locals and visitors alike.
The Pensacola Bay Area also marks the beginning of Florida’s longest and most ambitious sea kayaking trail, the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail (CT). This 1,515-mile epic sea journey is referred to as the aquatic version of the Appalachian Trail, and it begins here at our very own Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Beginning at Big Lagoon State Park near Pensacola, extending around the Florida peninsula and Keys, and ending at Fort Clinch State Park near the Georgia border, the trail is divided into 26 sections across the state. Fortunately, there’s plenty to experience here within our local section alone.
From state and nationally designated paddle trails to scenic byway routes, experience all the natural beauty our region has to offer by paddling some or all of these local waterways and designated paddle trails.
State Designated Paddling Trails of Northwest Florida Perdido River
Location: Escambia County
Trail length: 15-mile designated trail (65 miles total)
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
The Perdido River flows about 44 miles from southern Alabama to Perdido Bay, forming Florida’s western border with Alabama. Perdido River was named by the Spaniards who occupied the area until 1813, and the name is translated as "lost.”
The river curves past extensive woodlands of pine, cypress and juniper cedar while numerous sandbars offer ideal rest spots. The sparkling waters are often tinted with yellow or redblack tannins from swamp vegetation, a natural occurrence. The river and its tributaries also support several species of rare and imperiled fish. Several small sloughs provide addi-
tional paddling opportunities, and numerous sandbars offer ideal rest spots. This easy 15.4-mile paddling trail is a classic Panhandle river with tea-colored water cradled by white sandbars. The river is narrow, twisting and fast-moving in the upper stretches then becomes wider and slower as it nears Perdido Bay. The popular 4-mile segment from Fillingim Landing to the Pipes Landing offers a short day trip with scenic beauty, little development and is perfect for beginners. From the Pipes Landing to Sand Landing, the river becomes wider and much slower, with fewer sandbars.
Launch Points:
• Fillingim Landing
• Pipes Landing
• Outfitter (Adventures Perdido)
• Sand Landing, Launch at US-90
For trail maps and directions to public access launch sites listed above, visit bit.ly/PerdidoRiverTrail.
Blackwater River
Location: Okaloosa County and Santa Rosa County (Blackwater River State Forest)
Trail length: 31-mile designated trail (56 miles total)
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Originating in the Conecuh National Forest in Alabama, this winding stream flows into Florida through the unspoiled Blackwater River State Forest. Trees line the banks and form a dense canopy over portions of the river. High bluffs occur in some sections where oak, pine and cedar trees tower above paddlers. The water is coffee colored, the reason why Creek Indians called the river “Oka Lusa” (“black water”). White sandbars provide a perfect place for camping, resting or picnicking along the way. The 31-mile Florida Designated Paddling Trail begins at Kennedy Bridge, about 5 miles south of the Alabama border, and ends at Deaton Bridge in the Blackwater River State Forest. There are a few deeper sections, but the river generally flows shallow, swift and wide. The lower portion of this popular 31-mile paddling trail can become congested with people floating in tubes near the state park, especially on weekends. Paddlers should check streamflow data and weather conditions before embarking on a trip. The river is not navigable below the Deaton Bridge in Blackwater River State Park, be sure to exit here. Glass containers are prohibited on the river. Tips: Heavy rains can cause the river to rise quickly and become dangerous. Tubing is popular along the river, so expect large crowds in the lower section (just past Bryant Bridge) during summer weekends and holidays. Bring plenty of water, snacks and sunscreen.
Launch Points:
• Kennedy Bridge
• Peadon Bridge (unimproved)
• Cotton Bridge
• Bryant Bridge State Forest public boat ramp
• Johnson's Float Launch & Deaton Bridge Road
For trail maps and directions to public access launch sites listed above, visit bit.ly/BlkWaterRiver.
Yellow River
Location: Santa Rosa County and Okaloosa County (Crestview, Milton and Milligan)
Trail length: 54-mile designated trail (118 miles total)
Difficulty: Easy to moderate Located in the western Panhandle, the upper Yellow River drains the state’s highest elevation. As a result, the current is faster than most north Florida rivers. The upper Yellow River takes paddlers along limestone banks that give way to sand and gravel banks downstream. Hardwood forests frame the shallow, golden water. Farther downstream, the river deepens and slows as it passes through cypress and gum swamps. The river is joined by the Shoal River, another designated paddling trail, located near Crestview. Fishing is excellent and wildlife abundant as the river winds through miles of public conservation lands. The degree of difficulty of this 54-mile trail depends entirely on water levels, which can fluctuate dramatically in a short period of time. The 18-mile section between SR 2 and US 90 is the best section for paddlers with a number of significant sandbars offering comfortable overnight camping. Public access points below US 90 and the Ellis Road boat ramp are limited and paddlers are likely to encounter powerboat traffic. Pay attention to posted boundaries to avoid camping on private land.
Launch points:
• CR 2 Bridge (Oak Grove)
*Start of trail
• Reedy Landing
• Milligan Park
• Rivers Edge RV Park
• Guest Lake Ramp
Log Lake Ramp
*End of trail
• SR 87 Bridge
For trail maps and directions to public access launch points listed above, visit bit.ly/YellowRiverTrail.
Coldwater Creek
Location: Santa Rosa County (Milton)
Trail length: 19 miles
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Flowing through the Blackwater River State Forest, Coldwater Creek is one of the most beautiful and popular paddling sites in the region. This lovely creek is spring fed and has some of the swiftest water in Florida. The shallow water is always pleasantly cool and makes for a perfect paddle for all ages and skill levels. Flowing for nearly 20 miles through undeveloped land, it is very narrow in spots with a steep gradient. The sandy bottom and broad sandbars will remind you of nearby Gulf Coast beaches, with many sandbars along the banks for stretching, picnicking or camping. A brisk downstream current helps carry you past pine and hardwood forests. Some mini-rapids along the creek add variety and a paddling challenge.
In the dry season, it may be necessary to pull your kayak or canoe over the sandbars. The upper creek is within the undeveloped and remote Blackwater River State Forest. Further downstream (past Gordon Landing), there are a few private homes and docks along the creek, but overall this is a rural and beautiful paddle. Coldwater Creek is a popular hangout spot during the summer months, with many tubers and kayakers (especially in the area close to Adventures Unlimited). Water levels may vary depending on rainfall, so check with local outfitters for current conditions.
Launch Points:
• SR 4 Bridge
• Coldwater Recreation Area (Gordon Landing)
• Adventures Unlimited
• Old Steel Bridge (Lower Section)
• CR 191 Bridge
• Wagner Bridge (Middle Section)
• SR 191 (Lower Section) For trail maps and directions to public access launch points listed above, visit the website address bit.ly/ColdwaterCreekTrail.
Juniper Creek
Location: Santa Rosa County (Milton)
Trail length: 6 miles
Difficulty: Easy Paddle this historic stream beginning at Red Rock Bridge, which is believed to be the location where Andrew Jackson and his forces crossed the river during the First Seminole War. Juniper Creek has gentle curves, some small bluffs and shallow, gold-tinted waters. Look for the white blossoms of mountain laurel lining the shore during spring. The hardwood forest includes pine, juniper, cypress and magnolia. The creek has areas with banks ranging from 5 to 10 feet high, and many sandbars for stretching or picnicking along the way. Camping is also allowed. This is an easy scenic 6-mile trip, suitable for beginners. Paddlers will enjoy a moderate current and a mostly sandy bottom, with few if any obstructions. Paddle from Red Rock Road Bridge to Indian Ford Road. Be sure to exit at Indian Ford Road as the river is not navigable further downstream. Little to no crowds make this paddling destination a local favorite.
Launch Points:
• Red Rock Road bridge
• Indian Ford Road bridge
For trail maps and directions to public access launch points listed above, visit bit.ly/JuniperCreekTrail. Other Local Paddling Experiences:
Big Sabine Bay
Big Sabine Bay is a beautiful shallow bay located on the east side of Pensacola Beach. The area is predominantly a salt marsh with shallow creeks to explore. The landscape includes dunes, pine groves and salt marshes. The wildlife includes crabs, rays and other marine life. Overhead, herons, gulls, osprey, bald eagles and owls take the sky hunting their next meal. Fish common to the area are flounder,
mullet, redfish, sea horses, sea turtles and the occasional shark. Manatees have also been seen enjoying the grass beds in the area. Big Sabine is located to the east of Pensacola Beach, approximately two miles from Portofino. To access Big Sabine, you can trek through the sand with your gear, paddle from Pensacola Beach or catch a ride on a boat. If you are carrying boards or kayaks, be prepared for a little walk.
Big Lagoon State Park
Located in Big Lagoon State Park, Big Lagoon is separated from the Gulf of Mexico by Perdido Key. Big Lagoon, much like Big Sabine Bay, is a paddling paradise through coastal salt marshes. The park has a designated kayak launch, which makes it easy to access the water. There is a good variety of exploring in the park.
You can explore a tidal creek, a lagoon and the open water from the kayak launch. Big Lagoon State Park also serves as the northwestern terminus of the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail. The calm, shallow waters of Big Lagoon and three ponds within the park make it an ideal place for paddling. Big Lagoon State Park is situated on the northern shoreline of the lagoon and features boardwalks, a boat ramp and boat launch, an amphitheater, observation tower, picnic pavilions and more. Kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals are also available. Big Lagoon State Park is located at 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy. For park hours, visit floridastateparks.org/BigLagoon. Pond Creek
The headwaters of Pond Creek are found in the uplands of Chumuckla in Santa Rosa County, Florida. From an elevation of 200 feet, Pond Creek flows for more than 22 miles before it empties into Blackwater River. Originating from rainwater collections in tupelo-cypress and seepage swamps, numerous branches and smaller creeks form and converge into Pond Creek. In the central portion, Pond Creek flows through approximately one-half mile of the Santa Rosa Creek Band of the Lower Muscogee tribal grounds. These tribal grounds amount to 93.43 acres of mostly wooded forest which are used as a wildlife sanctuary for the release of rescued and rehabilitated wildlife. Pond Creek meanders a few miles past Arcadia Mill before reaching Mayo Park Kayak Launch. As the creek gradually widens, a series of oxbow lakes offer many options for exploration. You can access Pond Creek from Mayo Park, which is located just off Highway 90 in Milton. White Island White Island is a small island located in Pensacola Bay. This small island is a paddler’s paradise and a great place to kayak or paddleboard in Pensacola Bay. You will find this island where Davenport Bayou and Bayou Grande enter the bay. To access White Island launch from Civitan Park (404 S. 2nd St.) or the Navy Point Boat Ramp (10 Greve Rd.) in Pensacola. ■
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PENSACOLA MESS HALL
TO HOLD BUBBLES, BREWS, AND BITES FUNDRAISER
The Pensacola MESS Hall will host the 2nd Annual Bubbles, Brews, and Bites fundraiser on October 17 beginning at 6 PM at the Bear Jones Moore Reeves Center for Math and Advanced Technology at Pensacola State College. This walk-about tasting event will spotlight local chefs and restaurants serving small-portion dishes with a side of science.
“The MESS Hall is committed to inspiring scientific curiosity in learners of all ages. The supporters who attend this event will learn science themselves while ensuring that our programs are accessible and affordable,” said Megan Pratt, executive director.
Participating chefs and restaurants include PSC Culinary Arts, Bubba’s 33, 850 BBQ and Conchitas Catering.
Tickets are available online at the website address pensacolamesshall.org/ bubbles-brews-and-bites/. Please contact Megan Pratt via email at the address megan.pratt@pensacolamesshall.org for information about sponsorship opportunities.
About the MESS Hall
Founded in 2012, the Pensacola MESS Hall is not a typical science museum. It’s all handson science. Visitors to the facility enjoy exploring math, engineering, science, and stuff with an ever-changing menu of mess kits, activities and exhibits. Additionally, the MESS Hall serves our community with outreach programs, field trips, and other events. For more information about the MESS Hall, visit the website address pensacolamesshall.org.
PROJECT SEARCH EXPANDS TO SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER
Young adults with disabilities now have access to a new job training site, thanks to the opening of Project SEARCH on the campus of Santa Rosa Medical Center. Officials, community partners and interns celebrated with a ribbon-cutting today at Santa Rosa Medical Center.
“We are so excited our Project SEARCH interns have this valuable opportunity to learn job skills that lead to employment opportunities in the future,” said Dr. Karen Barber, Superintendent for Santa Rosa County District Schools. “We believe this program truly fulfills our district’s mission to love, educate and prepare all students for graduation and a successful future.”
Project SEARCH is a national program helping young adults with disabilities transition to employment over the course of a school year. Interns have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment, helping them develop valuable skills that will prepare them for future employment.
This latest Project SEARCH site hosts five talented interns and is a collaboration between Santa Rosa Medical Center, Santa Rosa County District Schools, Vocational Rehabilitation and Global Connections to Employment (GCE). As one of the nation’s largest employers of people with disabilities, GCE has replicated Project SEARCH sites at four other locations across Northwest Florida.
“We are thrilled for the opportunity to expand Project SEARCH to an additional site in Santa Rosa County. Since 2007, Project SEARCH has assisted many young adults with disabilities in preparing for, securing and maintaining successful employment in Northwest Florida,” said Lisa Bloodworth, GCE’s senior director of transition and support services. “Nationally, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities continues to be more than double the rate for those without disabilities. But thanks to the support of the Project SEARCH program, 80 to 90% of our graduating interns on average find jobs each year right here in our community – which makes a tremendous difference in the lives of these young adults and their families.”
Each Project SEARCH site has a certified instructor and employment transition specialist on-site to work with both interns and business leaders, providing individualized instruction, support and accommodations. Project SEARCH interns gain increased independence and confidence,
as well as competitive and marketable job skills, such as:
• Resume writing
• Job search skills
• Interviewing skills
• Social and communication skills
• Technology skills
• Presentation skills
• Workplace safety
• Money management
• Team building
• Self-advocacy
• Health and wellness, including healthy eating, benefits of exercise, and coping strategies under stress
Families interested in participating in Project SEARCH, contact Lisa Bloodworth, GCE’s senior director of transition and support services, at lisa.bloodworth@gce. org or 850-281-3331.
About Santa Rosa Medical Center
Santa Rosa Medical Center is dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the community. With a focus on patientcentered care, Santa Rosa Medical Center strives to meet the evolving needs of its patients through continuous improvement and innovation. For more information about the hospital or its services, visit srmcfl.com.
About Santa Rosa County District Schools
Santa Rosa County District Schools is committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. Our district serves a diverse student population of nearly 30,000 across a variety of schools, including elementary, middle, high, and specialized institutions. We pride ourselves on fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.
At Santa Rosa County District Schools, we believe in loving, educating, and preparing all students for graduation and a successful future.
About Global Connections to Employment Global Connections to Employment (GCE) provides jobs for people with significant disabilities, including our war-wounded veterans. Since its establishment in 1986, GCE has helped match team members to fulfilling careers, from custodial services to facilities maintenance and food services, plus other business lines in between. Working with customers from the U.S. military, commercial business and community partners – as well as federal, state and local governments – GCE is one of the country’s largest private employers of persons with disabilities. Learn more at GCE.org.
GULF WINDS CELEBRATES
Gulf Winds Credit Union will host its Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in celebration of its members and 70th year of service. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST at the Gulf Winds branch at 220 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola. Members are invited to join in the festivities as the Credit Union celebrates its longstanding commitment to the community and to those it serves.
The event will feature a picnic, games, music, raffles, kids’ activities and more. Members will also be offered the opportunity to donate blood with OneBlood, explore a fire truck with the Pensacola Fire Department, learn about Gulf Winds’ products and services, and connect with several community partners.
Members who can’t make it can enter to win exciting prizes by visiting GoGulfWinds.com on October 5, with winners selected at random. Attendance at the event is not required to win.
TAKEOFF ON THE RUNWAY AT THE 2024 RUNWAY 5K
On Saturday, Dec. 7, hundreds of runners and walkers will take off on the runway of Pensacola International Airport to complete the Runway 5K.
The 12th Annual Runway 5K, sponsored by Pensacola International Airport, the City of Pensacola, and benefiting the USO of Northwest Florida, gives runners a different view of the airport while having fun and supporting a great organization. All proceeds go to USO Northwest Florida whose mission is to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families.
“The Runway 5K is one of those events that is extremely special here at the Airport, and we are excited to once again be able to partner with USO Northwest Florida to benefit their mission. It is going to be a great event, and we look forward to seeing everyone,” Pensacola International Airport Director Matt Coughlin said.
All participants receive a T-shirt, timing BIB, a special finisher’s medal, and FREE food before and after the run. There will be special awards in several categories. Walkers, strollers and kids are welcome.
The post-run event will have lots of fun activities for the whole family.
Packets will be available for pickup Dec. 6 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Running Wild. Running Wild is located at 3012 E. Cervantes St. On the day of the race, packets can be picked up between 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The run begins at 10 a.m., so sign up today and join us for the 2024 Runway 5K. Registration is $30 until Oct. 1 and will increase to $35 between Oct. 2 and Nov. 30. The week of the event, Dec. 3-7, there will be another increase to $45. Don’t miss this opportunity to RUN THE RUNWAY!
For more information or to sign up, visit the website address runway5k.com.
TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR “HAUNTCERT: A FAMILY-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN CONCERT”
Tickets are now available for Hauntcert: A Family-Friendly Halloween Concert, presented by the Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC). Reserve your tickets for PCC’s first concert of the season, held at the Jane C. Noonan Center on the campus of First Presbyterian Church of Pensacola on October 28 and 29.
What: Hauntcert: A Family-Friendly Halloween Concert
When: October 28–29, 2024
Where: Jane C. Noonan Center
46 E.Chase St. | across the drive from PCC
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 | $35
Live Stream: $20
Prepare to be spellbound as the exceptionally talented members of PCC’s advanced choirs stage an evening of Halloweenthemed musical enchantment. Audience members may be familiar with many of the selected songs, including a mash-up of iconic on-screen hits from Beetlejuice, Scooby Doo, Ghostbusters, and Hocus Pocus; as well as a special musical celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). For those who enjoy Halloween for the candy, there will be songs of every flavor, from 80s doo-wop to Stevie Wonder and everything in between.
“Hauntcert promises to be an evening of cultural classics that captures the playful spirit of Halloween in an unforgettable way,” Alex Gartner, Artistic & Executive Director, said. “We wanted to provide the community with a fun, festive event with engaging activities that both young and old can enjoy.”
Hauntcert has a run time of approximately 40 minutes and will feature additional activities designed with families in mind. Starting at 5:30 p.m., children are invited
to go trick-or-treating in the concert venue at stations crewed by PCC’s many community partners. There will also be a time for a photo meet-and-greet with select characters featured in the performance.
All members of the audience are encouraged to dress up in a fun and family-friendly fashion, though participants should refrain from using masks or prop weaponry. During a select part of the concert, children will have the opportunity to showcase their costume from the stage as well as participate in a bit of music-making along with the performers.
Tickets are on sale beginning September 18 and can be purchased by visiting PCC’s website. Pricing starts at $15.00, and streaming options are also available. For additional information, visit the website pensacolasings.org/performances. About the Pensacola Children’s Chorus The Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC) is a non-profit, community-based arts education program which uses music and performance to inspire and nurture a new generation of young leaders. Serving 300 young musicians from over 60 schools across Northwest Florida and Southwest Alabama, PCC uses music education to provide opportunities for personal growth, friendship, and community service. Formally established in 1990 as a program of the Pensacola Symphony, the now-independent organization continues to pursue diversity of talent, repertoire, and performance to enhance and enliven the cultural fabric of our community. To fulfill its role as the preeminent regional youth music education program, PCC presents a full season of outreach, educational programs, and performances each year for thousands of children, youth, and adults.
BAPTIST HOSPITAL CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY AT
Baptist Hospital is celebrating its one-year anniversary at its new location at Brent Lane and I-110. The new Baptist Hospital emergency doors opened at 3 a.m. on September 23, 2023, at which time the very first patient arrived. Beginning at 5 a.m. that morning, all patients at the E and Moreno street Legacy campus were safely transported to the new Brent Lane location by noon. Completing the historical move was the result of intensive planning and a collaborative effort of 1,100 Baptist team members, multiple area emergency response teams and many community partners.
“We are filled with immense gratitude and excitement as we celebrate 70 years of service,” said Daniel Souers, President, and CEO of Gulf Winds Credit Union. “This milestone is a testament to the trust and loyalty our members have shown us through the decades, and we look forward to celebrating together.”
To learn more about the event and Gulf Winds’ legacy, visit GoGulfWinds.com/member.
About Gulf Winds:
Since 1954, Gulf Winds Credit Union has offered products and services that Move Members Forward. As a full-service financial organization, Gulf Winds provides 13 branch locations, digital banking, nationwide surcharge-free ATMs, and the support of more than 240 knowledgeable employees committed to delivering exceptional service. Gulf Winds is also renowned for its community involvement. Membership is open to anyone that lives, works, worships, or attends school in North Florida, Southern
Since that day, the Baptist team has provided care for thousands of individuals from throughout the community. Due to growth at the new campus and across the organization, more than 1,350 new team members have been hired, including more than 400 registered nurses. The campus has hosted many free community seminars with hundreds in attendance as well as more than 45 team member recruitment events
Other facts about the first year at the new campus include more than
• 728 new job positions added
• 11,200 surgeries performed
• 1 million phone calls to Baptist Hospital
switchboard and medical practices
• 323,400 patient meals served
“It has been an incredible year, and we are honored that our community trusts us to care for them and their loved ones,” said Mark Faulkner, president and CEO, Baptist Health Care. “We are proud of our new campus and the level of care it allows us to deliver.
We are even more proud of our amazing team members across the organization who continuously provide the best possible care and experience for our patients. I am deeply grateful for each and every one of them and their support and dedication to our patients, each other and our community at large.”
Baptist Hospital offers a broad range of inpatient care services and 24-hour emergency care. Outpatient services on the campus are located in the Bear Family Foundation Health Center. The Baptist Hospital Behavioral Health Unit is located on the west side of the campus offering inpatient care for children and adults. A fourth building, the Henderson Health Center, opened on the campus in August, with offices for Andrews Institute Rehabilitation, Baptist Wound Care and several other independent physician practices.
In addition to opening the new $650 million hospital campus in the past year, Baptist opened its second hybrid emergency department/urgent care center at Baptist Medical Park—Nine Mile in February 2024. Baptist’s first hybrid model (and the first in the state of Florida) opened in 2020 at Baptist Medical Park—Navarre. The hybrid model makes it easy for the patient by removing the burden of deciding what level of care is required for illness or injury and only billing for that level of care. As the area’s only locally led and governed notfor-profit health system, Baptist continuously explores opportunities to innovate, grow and set new standards in health care delivery to meet the needs of the growing community.
LOCAL MUSIC GROUPS AND CHOIRS STILL HAVE TIME TO JOIN THE JOYFUL NOISE! GOSPEL COMPETITION
A three-part event, featuring New York’s Sing Harlem choir and celebrating the cultural impact of gospel music, is coming to Foo Foo Fest this fall. WSRE PBS will present the Joyful Noise! Gospel Celebration from Friday through Sunday, Nov. 8–10, with three distinct events in downtown Pensacola.
The main event will be a regional gospel music competition from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Pensacola High School auditorium. In addition to featured performances by Sing Harlem, Solomon Bozeman and the Sounds of the Gulf Coast, the dance troupe Soulful Movement: Spirit of Excellence and the Dixon After Hours Performing Arts Academy, local music groups and choirs will sing for top honors.
The Saturday afternoon event will be bookended by a private student workshop at Dixon School of Arts and Sciences on Friday, Nov. 8, and a Sunday gospel brunch at Lily Hall on Nov. 10.
Emceeing Saturday’s Joyful Noise! Gospel Competition will be WEAR’s Sue Straughn, Pastor Lonnie Wesley from Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, Pastor Larry Watson Jr. from Englewood Baptist Church and Rameca Vincent Leary, Community and Special Initiatives director at Pensacola State College and host of the “Connecting the Community” and “Pensacola State Today” television programs on WSRE.
“The gospel genre is such a unifying force and its cultural impact on our community in particular is something to be celebrated,” said Jennifer Knisbell, director of WSRE PBS Development & Community Engagement.
“The PHS auditorium can seat 15-hundred people, and we hope to pack the house!”
Knisbell got the idea for WSRE’s Foo Foo Festival proposal back in February when the “Gospel” documentary series from Henry Louis Gates Jr. premiered on PBS and the station hosted a successful preview screening of the film with performances by local choirs.
“Our audience was clearly uplifted. That event was so well-received and such a feelgood experience that we knew we should do more,” said Knisbell, “and Foo Foo Fest is a perfect match with its mission to highlight Pensacola’s cultural diversity.”
Knisbell said that the Joyful Noise! Gospel Competition has been modeled after national competitions like How Sweet the Sound in Atlanta but more of a friendly competition for local exposure and to share the same stage with Sing Harlem.
Sing Harlem, an award-winning choir of national renown, was established by the Mama Foundation for the Arts to positively impact young people. Under the direction of Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson, the choir is an influential force in the New York gospel scene, performs across America and has starred on “America’s Got Talent.”
On past trips to New York, Knisbell had seen Sing Harlem perform during their regular Sunday gospel brunch appearance at the Red Rooster Harlem, a restaurant owned by PBS chef Marcus Samuelsson.
“With our community’s positive response to the ‘Gospel’ documentary, it appeared to me that the stars had aligned for the perfect opportunity to apply for the station’s first Foo Foo Festival grant and bring Sing Harlem to Pensacola,” said Knisbell.
Theater producer, playwright and broadcast personality Vy Higginsen created the choir’s founding organization Mama Foundation for the Arts in 1998 to promote African American arts and culture and help reestablish Harlem as an artistic and cultural center.
Judging WSRE’s Joyful Noise! Gospel Competition on Nov. 9 will be the motherand-daughter team of Higginsen and Higginson, music educator and blues preacher Eric Dozier, musician Gino Rosaria, former NFL player Fred Robbins and Donte Sheppard, Studer Community Institute Early Learning Development program manager.
For an opportunity to perform and compete, local music groups and choirs are encouraged to sign up online before Sept. 30 at wsre.org/events.
The Joyful Noise! Gospel Competition will be a free event and open to the public. In addition to the music and dance performances, there will be food trucks and a short film screening of the “Gospel” documentary.
WSRE will round out the overall Joyful Noise! Gospel Celebration with a champagne brunch featuring a full-concert performance by Sing Harlem from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10.
The brunch menu will be curated by Brother Fox Executive Chef Darian Hernandez and served, church social style, on the lawn at Lily Hall — the boutique hotel whose landmark structure was built in 1928 for the Mount Olive Baptist Church congregation.
Event information and updates can be found at wsre.org/joyful noise.
43RD ANNUAL HOMEMAKERS HOLIDAY FAIR
Make plans now to attend the 43rd Annual Homemakers Holiday Fair from 9 am to 3 pm on Sat., Oct. 5 at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way in Milton. During the past 42 years, the Holiday Fair has gained a reputation as a great place to find a variety of handmade gifts and decorations from local and regional crafters. A special highlight of the show has always been the wonderful baked goods made by the talented members of the Association for Home and Community Educators (HCE) who sponsor this show.
There is no admission fee. Door prizes will be given away throughout the event and tickets will be available for purchase to win a queen-size handmade quilt. Additionally, the HCE cookbook will be for sale. For more information, contact the University of Florida/IFAS-Santa Rosa County Extension at 850-623-3868, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. For additional information about all the county extension services and other articles of interest, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu.
GRANT RECIPIENTS SELECTED
School is back in session, and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is awarding five eligible Florida schools $50,000 classroom makeover grants as part of its continued commitment to STEM education.
“At FPL, we believe that knowledge is power. By enriching students' experiences in STEM, we can help break down barriers to opportunity and drive interest in furthering their education and future opportunities in STEM fields,” said Kate Cotner, director of community engagement for FPL. “We are committed to supporting our next generation of leaders and innovators, and we do this through various initiatives, including supporting STEM programs and providing grants for schools and teachers.”
The Classroom Makeover Grants are supported through the company’s charitable arm, the NextEra Energy Foundation, to increase the exposure of economically disadvantaged students in STEM and jumpstart students’ interest in STEM careers. Funds are available to update STEM classrooms with new technology or resources, including software, equipment, books and training for teachers.
Eligible K-12 public, private and charter schools at all grade levels that are designated Title 1 or serve a minimum of 40% economically disadvantaged students can apply, and winners will be announced in early 2025. Previous grant recipients in northwest Florida include:
J.H. Workman Middle School in Pensacola used the funds to enhance its aviation program.
Rutherford High School in Panama City bought tablets, 3D printers and STEM materials to update its classroom.
Merriam Cherry Street in Panama City plans to revamp their STEAM room with updated electronics and educational materials. Grant applications will be accepted through Nov. 18, 2024. For more information or to apply for a Classroom Makeover Grant, visit FPL.com/ClassroomGrant.
Florida Power & Light Company
As America’s largest electric utility, Florida Power & Light Company serves more customers and sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to approximately 5.8 million accounts, or more than 12 million people. FPL operates one of the most fuel efficient and cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S and in 2022 won the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Award for the seventh time in the last eight years. The company was also recognized by Escalent in 2022 as one of the most trusted U.S. electric utilities for the ninth consecutive year. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a clean energy company widely recognized for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry in Fortune’s 2023 list of “World’s Most Admired Companies” and recognized on Fortune’s 2021 list of companies that “Change the World.” NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: nexteraenergy.com, fpl.com, nexteraenergyresources.com.
Today, the Pensacola Foo Foo Festival Committee announced the public grant scoring for the eleventh annual Foo Foo Festival, naming 13 grant recipients and allocating nearly $500,000 in grant funding for this year’s events. This year’s grant winners include 309 Punk Project, Choral Society of Pensacola, Fiesta Pensacola, Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida, Legal Services of North Florida, Night Moves Inc, PenArts, Pensacola Museum of Art, Pensacola Opera, Pensacola State College, The University of West Florida Historic Trust, Wide Angle Photo Club, and WSRE TV Foundation. The 2024 Foo Foo Festival will take place in Pensacola, Fla. from Oct. 31 - Nov. 11, 2024.
The 2024 grant recipients will produce a series of events from the categories of art, live music, live theater, and more at this year’s annual cultural celebration. Nonprofit organizations who were not selected, and for-profit partners who are interested in participating, are encouraged to do so as a “Friend of Foo,” receiving local, regional, and national visibility during the 12-day event via Foo Foo Fest’s regional marketing campaign. To apply as a “Friend of Foo,” interested parties should visit FooFooFest.com.
“2023 was a momentous year as we celebrated a decade of Foo Foo Fest in Pensacola, and we look forward to another impact-making year of arts & culture in our city,” said Therese Felth McKenzie, Chair of Pensacola Foo Foo Festival and Vice President of ACE Pensacola. “This year, as in years past, provided funding will help bring to life the imaginations and collaborative efforts of 13 deserving arts & culture organizations. We invite our local community and visitors from near and far to join us in celebrating these organizations and the experiences they create here in Pensacola this Fall.”
The 2024 grant recipients include:
309 Punk Project
309 Punk Project is the only artist-run nonprofit organization in the South committed solely to archiving the creative efforts of the punk culture of our region. It is 309 Punk Project’s primary goal to serve the local and regional community as an archive, residency, and venue for divergent practices in DIY culture and contemporary art that critically examines the sociopolitical cultural moment that is shaping all our lives.
Choral Society of Pensacola
The Choral Society of Pensacola, a staple in the arts community, exemplifies the city’s history of support for the fine arts.
Fiesta Pensacola
The Fiesta organization was formed to celebrate the founding of Pensacola: America’s First Settlement. Fiesta plans and produces over 20 events throughout the year with the help of a plethora of volunteers.
Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida
The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida, Inc. (JAS of NWFL) is a private, nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization, with membership consisting of both individuals and interested organizations. The Society’s mission is to work toward fostering and promoting stronger ties of friendship and understanding between the U.S. and Japan. The goal is to cultivate and enriching and mutually beneficial relationship between the U.S. and Japan, based on a spirit of goodwill.
Legal Services of North Florida & Jazz for Justice
Jazz for Justice is a premier annual jazz event benefiting the Legal Services of North Florida, a nonprofit organization that serves low-income individuals and families across the Florida panhandle by providing free civil legal help to eligible clients. In its sixth year with the Foo Foo Festival, Jazz for Justice (JFJ) plans to expand its
cultural and music offerings by bringing wellknown musicians and local artists together for a unique jazz and blues festival in downtown Pensacola. Jazz for Justice will once again present a lineup of nationally recognized jazz talents. Night Moves Inc
Night Moves is a nonprofit organization with the purpose of establishing a safe place for musicians, artists, and their associated communities to express themselves in creative and positive ways.
PenArts
PenArts is a non-profit (501c3) that brings theatrical arts to all members of the Pensacola community as well as professional theatrical productions to an already vibrant Pensacola theatre scene.
Pensacola Museum of Art
The Pensacola Museum of Art aims to facilitate the preservation, understanding, and engagement of visual culture for audiences in the Northwest Florida region and beyond through its permanent collection, interpretive programs, and a dynamic exhibition schedule.
Pensacola Opera
The mission of Pensacola Opera is to enrich the culture of Northwest Florida by producing professional opera performances, educational programs, and other opera-related community events for people of all ages, interests, and backgrounds.
Pensacola State College
Pensacola State College is a public, comprehensive community college that was founded as Pensacola Junior College in 1948. As the oldest and largest college in the Florida Panhandle, Pensacola State College serves traditional and non-traditional students in Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama.
The University of West Florida Historic Trust
The University of West Florida Historic Trust creates opportunities for visitors, community, students, faculty, and staff to experience the authentic and diversely rich history of Northwest Florida.
Wide Angle Photo Club
The Wide Angle Photo Club welcomes all photographers – from experienced professionals to photography beginners. Their members develop new skills, share their ideas, and come together to celebrate the art and science of photography.
WSRE TV Foundation
WSRE is Northwest Florida’s Public Broadcasting Service member station licensed to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees and supported by WSRE-TV Foundation, Inc. WSRE PBS positively impacts local communities through education, entertainment, and engagement by providing everyone access to the highest quality media content and by engaging all children in essential learning activities
Individual event details and additional partners will be added and announced on the Foo Foo Festival website in the months leading up to this fall’s kickoff. For a detailed festival FAQ, general information, continuing news, and general updates visit FooFooFest. com or follow Foo Foo Festival on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About Art, Culture, Entertainment, Inc. (ACE): ACE is a nonprofit organization that receives Federal, State of Florida, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, corporate, foundation, and personal funds. ACE disperses these funds through an equitable granting process to nonprofit arts, culture, and entertainment organizations throughout Escambia County, Fla., and promotes Escambia County as an arts and cultural destination through the annual Foo Foo Festival and other marketing efforts. For more information about ACE, visit acepensacola.org.
HOMELESS, ‘MARGARITAVILLE’ LAWS TO TAKE EFFECT
TURNER NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
JIM
Nearly three dozen new state laws will take effect Oct. 1, including a contentious measure that will limit where homeless people can sleep.
Other measures include creating a license plate for Parrot Heads living the life of the late singer Jimmy Buffett and requirements about flood disclosures for home buyers.
In all, 34 laws that passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect, with the homeless changes (HB 1365) drawing the most attention.
“Florida has chosen to reject comfortable inaction and tackle this problem head on,” House bill sponsor Sam Garrison, R-Fleming Island, said in June after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of an Oregon city’s ordinance cracking down on public camping.
The new Florida law bars local governments from allowing people to sleep at places such as public buildings and in public rights of way. Local governments would be allowed to designate areas for homeless people to sleep.
Another part of the measure will give legal standing to residents and business owners to file civil lawsuits against local governments that allow sleeping or camping on public property. That part of the law will take effect Jan. 1.
Communities have scrambled in recent months to try to comply with the law. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said he hoped Gov. Ron DeSantis would delay enforcement.
“We’re doing our best to try to address it. We’ve staffed our police department, our civilian homeless outreach program, we’ve doubled it this past year, because we feel it’s a priority,” Trantalis said during a Sept. 1 meeting. “But the mandate from the state is an onerous burden.”
Miami-Dade County has considered “tiny houses,” managed by a homeless agency, the Homeless Trust, as emergency accommodations to limit the impact of the changes on jails.
Jacksonville rolled out a $13.6 million plan to address the law that included a point person in the mayor’s office to address homeless issues, expanded outreach teams and an increase in beds at shelters.
“It's not just about keeping people off the streets. It's about making sure they can
become viable members of our society,” Mayor Donna Deegan said in July.
Most bills passed during this year’s legislative session took effect July 1, including the budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Here are some of the other measures that will take effect Oct. 1:
--- HB 403: Creates several potential new license plates, including a “Margaritaville” plate — in honor of Buffett — to benefit the SFC Charitable Foundation, Inc. Other potential new plates include Universal Orlando Resort;” “Support General Aviation;” “Recycle Florida;” “Boating Capital of the World;” and “The Villages: May All Your Dreams Come True.”
--- HB 549: Makes it a third-degree felony to be part of a group of five or more people who overwhelm a merchant to conduct retail theft.
--- SB 718: Makes it a second-degree felony for people who possess fentanyl or similar drugs that result in first responders suffering overdoses or serious injuries.
--- SB 758: Makes changes to laws about using tracking devices, with exemptions provided under certain circumstances for law-enforcement officers, parents of minors, caregivers of seniors and vehicle owners.
--- SB 764: Requires medical facilities and rape crisis centers to transfer sexualassault evidence kits to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement within 30 days.
— SB 1036: Increases criminal penalties for immigrants who are arrested for felonies after illegally re-entering the U.S. following deportation for earlier crimes.
--- HB 1049: Requires disclosing information to home buyers such as whether the properties have had flood damage and notification that homeowners’ insurance policies don’t include coverage for flood damage.
--- HB 1235: Makes a series of changes related to sexual offenders and sexual predators, including changing requirements about reporting to authorities at least 48 hours before moving to another state.
--- HB 1389: Makes changes related to digital voyeurism, including increasing criminal penalties if offenders are age 19 or older and are family members or hold positions of authority over victims.
--- SB 1628: Includes requiring local governments to complete business impact statements before adopting comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulations.
OPEN CARRY GUN LAWSUIT TARGETED
JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Prosecutors are urging a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a Florida law that bars people from openly carrying firearms, saying the law is consistent with the “historical tradition” of gun regulation.
Lawyers for defendant Thomas Bakkedahl, the state attorney in the 19th Judicial Circuit, filed an 18-page motion last week seeking to dismiss the lawsuit, which was filed in August by the Second Amendment group Gun Owners of America, the Gun Owners Foundation and gun owner Richard Hughes.
While Florida allows people to carry concealed firearms, it does not allow openly carrying guns.
The lawsuit relies heavily on a series of U.S. Supreme Court decisions, including a 2022 decision in a case known as New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen that focused on the “historical tradition” of firearms regulation.
“According to the United States Supreme Court, the only way Florida can justify such an extreme restriction is to show a broad and enduring Founding-era historical tradition of governments banning the peaceable open carry of firearms by law-abiding persons, such that demonstrates that the Founders never understood the Second Amendment to protect open carry in the first place,” the lawsuit said. “That is an absurd proposition and a hurdle that Florida simply cannot bear.”
But the motion to dismiss the case disputed such arguments, saying the Supreme Court in the Bruen case “held that the Second Amendment protects the right to carry firearms in public for self-defense, ‘subject to certain reasonable, well-defined restrictions.’”
“Bruen expressly approved of public carry licensing systems like Florida’s, which do not ‘prevent law-abiding, responsible citi -
EXPANDED 'CRITICAL' HABITAT EYED FOR MANATEES
JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Federal wildlife officials have proposed expanding designations of “critical habitat” for Florida manatees, potentially bolstering protections in areas ranging from Wakulla Springs in Northwest Florida to the upper St. Johns River in Northeast Florida.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected Tuesday to publish a proposed rule that would lead to 1.9 million acres being designated as critical habitat, nearly double the amount designated in the past.
The proposal came after the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife and the Save the Manatee Club filed a lawsuit in 2022 to try to force upgraded habitat protections. The federal agency later reached a settlement and agreed to propose revised critical habitat for manatees by this month.
“For too long, we have degraded and destroyed the Florida manatee’s habitat through pollution, dredging and blocking access to the natural warm water springs vital to its winter survival,” Jane Davenport, a senior attorney at Defenders of Wildlife, said in a prepared statement Monday. “When finalized, the proposed critical habitat expansion will give federal, state and conservation groups the information and impetus to ensure the beloved Florida manatee’s full recovery.”
The proposal involves 12 coastal and inland areas of the state and focuses on places where manatees go for warm water in the winter and on relatively nearby areas where they forage for food.
“Florida manatees require stable, longterm sources of warm water, such as natural springs, during colder months to survive,” the proposal said.
The federal government classifies manatees as a “threatened” species, and the sea cows drew widespread attention in 2021 when a record 1,100 died. Many died of starvation caused by the decline of seagrass beds that are prime foraging areas.
The state had 800 manatee deaths in 2022, before the number dropped to 555 in 2023, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission data. As of Sept. 13, the state had totaled 451 manatee deaths this year,
The Fish and Wildlife Service said in the proposed rule that it designated 965,394 acres of critical habitat in 1976, based on where large concentrations of manatees were known to occur. But environmental groups
have long sought to get the agency to expand the designated habitat.
A news release Monday from the Center for Biological Diversity said federal agencies that fund or permit projects in areas of critical habitat are required to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service to make sure the habitat would not be harmed or destroyed. The proposed rule said critical habitat includes waters up to what is known as the “ordinary high-water line.”
The proposal cited issues for manatees such as natural springs having declining water quality and water flow and algae blooms causing seagrass losses.
“Examples of special management considerations or protection that could reduce the threat of warm-water habitat loss may include (but not be limited to): establishing and maintaining minimum flows and levels for springs, lakes, and rivers; conducting spring run restoration projects (e.g., remove excess sediment, stabilize creek banks) and removing or modifying dams and locks to improve access; and enhancing existing warm-water refuges or creating alternate warm-water refuges,” the proposal said.
Other examples of potential protections in the proposal include such things as “improving water quality through reductions in nutrient inputs from stormwater, septic tanks, and fertilizers.”
The proposal targets certain inland waterways and coastal waters in the 12 areas of the state.
Generally, they are the Wakulla Springs area in Wakulla County; the Manatee Springs and Fanning Springs areas of Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy counties; areas from Withlacoochee Bay to the Anclote River in Levy, Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, and Pinellas counties; areas of Tampa Bay in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Manatee counties; areas from Venice to Estero Bay in Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Hendry, and Collier counties; areas from Rookery Bay to Florida Bay West in Collier, Monroe and Miami-Dade counties; an Upper Florida Keys area in Monroe and Miami-Dade counties; areas from Biscayne Bay to Deerfield Beach in MiamiDade, Broward and Palm Beach counties; areas from Boynton Beach to Fort Pierce in Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties; areas from Vero Beach to the northern Indian River Lagoon in Indian River, Brevard and Volusia counties; areas of the upper St. Johns River in Lake, Seminole, Volusia, Marion and Putnam counties; and the Silver Springs area of Marion County.
JUDGE TO HEAR ABORTION AMENDMENT DISPUTE
zens from exercising their Second Amendment right to public carry,’” the motion said.
“Therefore, based on the Supreme Court’s previous ruling, it would follow that Florida’s current public carry licensing system and restrictions on open carry are constitutional and do not infringe on plaintiffs’ Second Amendment rights.”
The lawsuit, filed in South Florida, named as defendants St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson Bakkedahl and the 19th Judicial Circuit state attorney’s office, which prosecutes cases in St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee counties. It cited the enforcement of the open-carry ban by Pearson and Bakkedahl.
The Florida Supreme Court in 2017 upheld the open-carry ban in a case stemming from the arrest of a man in St. Lucie County. Justices, in a 4-2 ruling, said the law "regulates only one manner of bearing arms and does not impair the exercise of the fundamental right to bear arms."
The new lawsuit contends that the 2017 decision was wrong based on U.S. Supreme Court precedents.
But in last week’s motion to dismiss the case, attorneys for Bakkedahl and his office said other cases about the law are pending in Florida appellate courts, including a Pensacola case that is scheduled for arguments Oct. 16 in the state’s 1st District Court of Appeal.
The motion said the issue should play out in state courts, not the federal court.
“In effect, plaintiff wants this federal court to unnecessarily stand in the shoes of the state court and substitute its judgment in lieu of the better-positioned state court,” the motion said. “This could only encourage unnecessary friction” between Florida and federal courts.
The plaintiffs face an Oct. 1 deadline for responding to the motion. The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Jose Martinez.
JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
A Leon County circuit judge is slated Wednesday to hear arguments in a political committee’s request for a temporary injunction to block the state Agency for Health Care Administration from disseminating what the committee calls “misinformation” about a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights.
Circuit Judge Jonathan Sjostrom last week scheduled a hearing after Floridians Protecting Freedom, a committee leading efforts to pass the amendment, filed a lawsuit and an emergency motion for a temporary injunction on Sept. 12.
The case stems from a controversial website and ads that the agency has used to disseminate information about Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution. With Gov. Ron DeSantis helping lead efforts to defeat the amendment, Floridians Protecting Freedom contends the agency has violated state law by using public resources to spread inaccurate information about the proposal.
Issues in the lawsuit include statements on the website such as, “Current Florida Law Protects Women, Amendment 4 Threatens Women’s Safety.”
“Through this website, AHCA disparages Amendment 4 and Floridians Protecting Freedom as its sponsor, alleging fearmongering and lying,” the motion for a temporary injunction said. “AHCA presents voters with false information about Amendment 4 and current law and creates a sense of urgency that ‘Current Law Protects Women. Amendment 4 Threatens Women’s Safety,’ that Amendment 4 will ‘lead to unregulated and unsafe abortions,’ and ‘We must keep Florida from becoming an abortion tourism destination state.’ Voters can only be left with the impression that this state agency is advising them to vote no on Amendment 4.”
A state response to the temporary-injunction motion had not been posted on the court website as of early afternoon Monday. But in an email this month, the Agency for Health
Care Administration’s communications office said AHCA was providing facts and information to Floridians.
“Part of the agency’s mission is to provide information and transparency to Floridians on the quality of care they receive,” the email said. “Our new transparency page serves to educate Floridians on the state’s current abortion laws and provide information on a proposed policy change that would impact care across the state.” DeSantis this month also defended the agency’s information, describing it as “above board” and likening it to public-service announcements by other government agencies.
But in the motion for a temporary injunction, Floridians Protecting Freedom said the website “contains express advocacy against Amendment 4.” It wants Sjostrom to declare that the agency’s actions violate the committee’s right to propose constitutional amendments, order the agency to remove advertising or materials that “violate FPF’s (the committee’s) rights and enjoin AHCA from disseminating such advertising or other materials in the future.”
The Floridians Protecting Freedom lawsuit came two days after Palm Beach County attorney Adam Richardson filed a case at the Florida Supreme Court about the agency information. That case also remains pending.
Richardson asked the Supreme Court to issue what is known as a writ of quo warranto to Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Jason Weida, DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody “forbidding them from misusing or abusing their offices to interfere with the election for Amendment 4, and to unravel whatever actions they have already taken to do so.”
In part, the proposed constitutional amendment says, no ”law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient's health, as determined by the patient's healthcare provider.”
Floridians Protecting Freedom began the drive to pass the constitutional amendment after DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature last year approved a law to prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. That law took effect May 1.
Legals
Notice of Public Sale
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY
Pursuant to Fla. Stat. 715.109, notice is hereby given for the public sale of the following described items: 8 ft. open spray booth (8CPPSEB102519-18970); 3.5 cu. ft. Blast Pot; 8x8x15 Blast Room (8x8x15SBR110719-18970).
The public sale shall take place at 6425 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504 on October 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. CDT.
The winning bidder shall pay to Vick’s Properties, Inc. the amount of their bid in cash or cashiers’ check immediately upon the conclusion of the sale, and the winning bidder shall remove the property from the premises no later than 5 days after the sale. Failure of the winning bidder to pay in full at the conclusion of the sale or to timely remove the property will result in a default of the bid. In the event of default, any money paid will be forfeited and applied to the reasonable costs of storage and advertising, and the nexthighest bidder who complies with these terms will be declared the winner.
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Notice of Foreclosure Sale IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
NEWCASTLE PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, Plaintiff,
v. SUMMER MAXWELL, et al. Defendants.
CASE NO.: 2024 CC 002740
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Notice is hereby given that Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, shall sell the following described property situated in Escambia County, Florida:
Lot 10, Block “O”, of Newcastle Place - Unit 4, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 18, at Page 51, of the Public Records of Escambia County, Florida.
including the structures and improvements located thereon, if any, at a public sale on the 17th day of October, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. (Central Standard Time), or as soon thereafter as the sale may proceed, to the highest bidder or bidders for cash, except as set forth hereinafter, at www.escambia. realforeclose.com, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, and the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in a case pending in said court, the style of which is SUMMER MAXWELL, et al., the case number of which is 2024 CC 002740.
In accordance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Courthouse not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at (850) 623-3159.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
Dated September 23, 2024
Moorhead Law Group, PLLC /s/ John “Jay” A. Fraiser, Jr. John “Jay” A. Fraiser, Jr. Florida Bar No. 110741
Moorhead Law Group
127 Palafox Place, Suite 200
Pensacola, FL 32502
850-696-1888
jfraiser@moorheadlaw.com
aharris@moorheadlaw.com
calitigation@moorheadlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, vs.
JOANNA M. MCNEALY A/K/A
JOANNA MARIE MCNEALY,
MIGUEL S. MCNEALY A/K/A
MIGUEL SAMSON MCNEALY II A/K/A MIGUEL S. MCNEALY II ET AL., Defendants. CASE NO.: 2023 CA 003285
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
(Please publish in The Summation Weekly)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 13th day of September, 2024, and entered in Case No. 2023 CA 003285, of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit in and for Escambia County, Florida, wherein Freedom Mortgage Corporation is the Plaintiff and MIGUEL S. MCNEALY A/K/A MIGUEL SAMSON MCNEALY II A/K/A MIGUEL S. MCNEALY II and JOANNA M. MCNEALY A/K/A JOANNA MARIE MCNEALY; are defendants. Pam Childers as the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.escambia. realforeclose.com at 11:00 AM CST on the 29th day of October, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
LOT 6, BLOCK G OF OAKCLIFF ESTATES UNIT 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE(S) 3, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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 Liaison Escambia County 190 Governmental Center, 5th Floor Pensacola, FL 32502 Phone (850) 595-4400 Fax (850) 595-0360
ADA.Escambia@flcourts1.gov
at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
Dated this 16th day of September, 2024.
By: /s/ LIANA R. HALL
Liana R. Hall Bar No. 73813
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
INTOT, LLC, a Louisiana Limited Liability Company, Plaintiff, v.
VICTORY ESTATE INVESTING, LLC a Florida Limited Liability Company, Defendants.
CASE NO: 2023-CA-3348
DIVISION: N-Civil
ORDER GRANTING
PLAINTIFF’S, INTOT, LLC, MOTION TO RESET THE FORECLOSURE SALE
THIS MATTER having come before the Court on Plaintiff’s, INTOT, LLC, a Louisiana Limited Liability Company, Motion to Reset Foreclosure Sale, and the Court having considered same, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that
1. Plaintiff’s, INTOT, LLC, Motion to Reset the Foreclosure Sale is hereby Granted.
2. The Clerk is directed to reset the foreclosure sale for October 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (CT) by electronic sale in accordance with §45.031, Florida Statutes, by ELECTRONIC SALE beginning at 11:00 a.m. (CT) on the prescribed date at https://escambia. realforeclose.com/
3. Should the high bidder fail to timely pay all monies owing to the Clerk, then without need of further Order of the Court, the Clerk shall contact the second highest bidder and award the sale to the second highest bidder, who shall timely deposit the remaining balance owning (if any) under the bid to the Court Registry.
DONE AND ORDERED in chambers at Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida.
JENNIFER J. FRYDRYCHOWICZ
Circuit Judge
In cases wherein one party is unrepresented (pro se), it is the responsibility of the sole attorney in the case to serve within five business days this order upon any pro se party who does not have access to and is not a registered user of the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal.
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Notice of Foreclosure Sale by Clerk of Circuit Court
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PENSACOLA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC., Plaintiff, v.
PATRICE WASHINGTON, Defendant.
Case No.: 2019-CA-99
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE BY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
Notice is hereby given that DONALD C. SPENCER, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Santa Rosa County, Florida, will on October 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. CST, via online bid at www.santarosa. realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, offer for sale, and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder, the following described real and personal property situated in Santa Rosa County, Florida:
LOT 28, BLOCK A, EAST BAY HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 149, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
TOGETHER with all revenues thereof and all rights (including riparian right), privileges, easements, tenements, interests, improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anyway appertaining, including any after-acquired title and easements and all rights, title and interest now or hereafter owned by Borrower in and to all building and improvements, storm and screen windows and doors, gas, steam, electric, solar and other heating, lighting, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigerating and cooking apparatus, plumbing, sprinkling, smoke, fire, and intrusion detection devices, and other equipment and fixtures now or hereafter attached or appertaining to said premises of any kind or character and whether permanently or temporarily on the property.
pursuant to the Order Resetting Foreclosure Sale and Final Judgment of Foreclosure in the above-styled action.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim with the clerk of the court within 60 days after the sale.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.
Please contact: Court Administration, ADA Liaison Santa Rosa County 4025 Avalon Blvd Milton, FL 32583 Phone (850) 623-3159 Fax (850) 983-0602
ADA.SantaRosa@flcourts1.gov at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of this Honorable Court this 16th day of September 2024.
/s/ Megan F. Fry
MEGAN F. FRY
Florida Bar No.: 0058608
CLARK PARTINGTON
P. O. Box 13010 Pensacola, FL 32591-3010
Tel: 850-434-9200 Fax: 850-432-7340
Primary:mfry@clarkpartington.com
Secondary: ldunlap@clarkpartington. com
tcourtney@clarkpartington.com
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Notice to Creditors IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF PETER WILLIAM CRAWFORD, Deceased.
FILE NO.: 2024 CP 000434 DIVISION:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of Peter William Crawford, deceased, File Number 2024 CP 000434, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd. Milton, FL 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is September 25, 2024.
Katie Jo Crawford 657 Rocky Road Hood River, OR 97031
JOSEPH W.C. BOYLES, ESQUIRE Attorney at Law 212 W. Cervantes Street (32501) P.O. Box 13464 Pensacola, FL 32591-3464 (850) 433-9225
FLORIDA BAR #14188
Attorney for Personal Representative jwcb@boylesandboyleslaw.com jennifer@boylesandboyleslaw.com
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The administration of the estate of William Nickolai Davidson, Sr., deceased, whose date of death was April 20, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, Florida 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is September 25, 2024.
Personal Representative: Kathleen P. Toole 820 Westmoreland Lane Cantonment, Florida 32533
Attorney for Personal Representative: Angela J. Jones E-mail Addresses: ajjones@ljslawfirm. com
Florida Bar No. 096441 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones PA 4557 Chumuckla Hwy. Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF WALTER FREDERICK SEEGER, JR., Deceased.
File No. 2024 CP 430 Division: D NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Walter Frederick Seeger, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was June 27, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, FL 32583. 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.
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 732.216732.228, 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 18, 2024.
Attorney for Personal Representative: Jason A. Waddell
Florida Bar Number: 529362 Waddell Law Firm 4317 Spanish Trail Pensacola, FL 32504
Telephone: (850) 434-8500
Fax: (850) 434-0971
E-Mail: jaw@waddell.law
Secondary E-Mail: jawpara@waddell.law
Personal Representative: Eric A. Seeger 15 Palmetto Bay Road Savannah, GA 31410
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JOYCE JOHNSON CALDWELL a/k/a JOYCE ANN CALDWELL Deceased.
File No. 2024-CP-455 Division D
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Joyce Johnson Caldwell, deceased, whose date of death was May 24, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, Florida 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
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 October 2, 2024.
Personal Representative: Tina Kaye Caldwell 907 Ave., G SE Cullman, Alabama 35055
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM NICKOLAI DAVIDSON, SR. Deceased.
File No. 2024-CP-446
Division: D
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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.
Attorney for Personal Representative: Angela J. Jones E-mail Addresses: ajjones@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 096441 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones PA 4557 Chumuckla Hwy. Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102
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PUBLIC NOTICES
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF LULA E. WRIGHT, Deceased
File No. PR: 2022-CP-0531
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of LULA E. WRIGHT, deceased, File No.2022CP-0531, is pending in the CIRCUIT COURT for SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION, the address of which is:
Clerk of the Circuit Court
ATTN: Probate Division
P.O. BOX 472 MILTON, FLORIDA 32572
The names and addresses of the personal representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedents and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF
3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM 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 the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is September 25, 2024.
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:
DIANA W. GREENE 11717 ALTAMONTE COURT VENICE, FLORIDA 34293
ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:
The Law Firm of Ryan, Hicks, Cumpton & Cumpton, LLP
219 East Garden St., Suite #301 Pensacola, Florida 32502
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF ROY DEAN GLOVER, JR. Deceased.
File No. 2023 CP 000321 Division:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ROY DEAN GLOVER, JR., deceased, whose date of death was October 18, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, FL 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is October 2, 2024.
ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE /s/Frederick J. Gant Frederick J. Gant
Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No.0449369 322 W. Cervantes Street Pensacola, FL 32501 Telephone: (850) 433-3230 Fax: (850) 434-8158
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE /s/ Barbara Glover Barbara Glover Personal Representative 2WR10/2-10/9NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF SANDRA MARIE JOHNSON a/k/a SANDRA MARIE
MCGOVERN Deceased.
File No. 2024-CP-298 Division U
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Sandra Marie Johnson a/k/a Sandra Marie McGovern, deceased, whose date of death was May 28, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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 732.216732.228, 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 25, 2024.
Attorney for Personal Representatives: Kramer A. Litvak
Attorney Florida Bar Number: 965881
40 South Palafox Place, Suite 300 Pensacola, Florida 32502
Personal Representatives: Christine Lee Johnson 12530 Newstead Road Huntersville, NC 28078
Richard Byrd Johnson 643 Greenberry Drive Cantonment, FL 32533
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF SUE SCHULTHEIS MAYO, a/k/a SUE S. MAYO, Deceased.
FILE NO: 2024 CP 001347
DIVISION: U
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Sue Schultheis Mayo, a/k/a Sue S. Mayo, deceased, whose date of death was August 23, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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 October 2, 2024.
Personal Representatives:
William Roland Mayo, Jr. 14300 Gorham Road Pensacola, FL 32507
Elizabeth Idonia Brennan 1584 Harbourton Rocktown Rd Lambertville, NJ 08530
Attorney for Personal Representatives:
Charles L. Hoffman, Jr. Florida Bar Number: 229768 CARVER DARDEN KORETZKY ET AL 151 West Main Street, Suite 200 Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 266-2565
Fax: (850) 266-2301
E-Mail: choffman@carverdarden.com
Secondary E-Mail: bass@carverdarden. com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF MARGARET J. BEDNAR Deceased.
File No. 2024-CP-1258
Division U
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Margaret J. Bednar, deceased, whose date of death was January 30, 2024, and whose Social Security Number is available upon request, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate, P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 325910333. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Nicholas R. Medley
Personal Representatives: Karen Nelson PO Box 3873
Pensacola, FL 32516
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF LINDA WILLIS a/k/a LINDA F. WILLIS Deceased.
File No. 2024-CP-1324
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Linda Willis, deceased, whose date of death was May 16, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is September 25, 2024.
Personal Representative: Taylor Brianne Willis 2500 Boddie Lane, Apt. 4204 Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
Attorney for Personal Representative: Daniel P. Saba E-mail Addresses: dsaba@ljslawfirm.com, amanda@ljslawfirm.com
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF EDWARD ORVAL RIDOUT, Deceased.
File No. 2023 CP 1634 Division: U
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Edward Orval Ridout, deceased, whose date of death was August 21, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32502. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
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 §§ 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under § 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is October 2, 2024.
Attorney for Personal Representative: Jason A. Waddell
Florida Bar Number: 529362 Waddell Law Firm 4317 Spanish Trail Pensacola, FL 32504
Telephone: (850) 434-8500 Fax: (850) 434-0971
E-Mail: jaw@waddell.law
Secondary E-Mail: jawpara@waddell.law
Personal Representative: Judy Ridout 14288 St. Rt. 104 Lucasville, OH 45648
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE ESTATE OF: FAMOUS LEE SMITH, JR., Deceased.
Case No: 2024 CP 1135 Division: T
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of FAMOUS LEE SMITH, JR., deceased, whose date of death was June 4, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is M.C. Blanchard Building, 190 W. Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. The names and addresses of the Curator and the Curator’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: October 2, 2024. Signed on this 19th day of September, 2024.
/s/ Paul E. Arnold Paul E. Arnold, Attorney at Law Curator Florida Bar No. 60799 411 E College Ave Tallahassee FL 32303 448-229-8888 paul@paularnoldlaw.com
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Notice of Forfeiture IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: One (1) 2020 GMC TERRIAN VIN#: 3GKALPEVXLL290753
CASE NO: 2024 CA 000447
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS TO: REGINA LEIGH BRADSHAW, AND ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has filed a petition for forfeiture of the above-described property. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office seized the above-described property in Santa Rosa County, Florida on August 16, 2024, and is holding it.
A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on September 17, 2024, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of Court on or before October 30, 2024, and send a copy to the undersigned attorney.
If any interest party fails to file a claim as herein directed, judgment will be entered herein against you in due course. Persons not legally served with process may obtain a copy of the Complaint for Forfeiture filed herein from the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court. If no claimants appear, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office will be seeking a final order of forfeiture.
Jennifer Rogers, Esquire Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office 5755 East Milton Road Milton, Florida 32583 (850) 983-1207 FL Bar #109296
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Notice of Intention to Engage Business Under a Fictitious NM
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENGAGE IN BUSINESS UNDER A FICTITIOUS NAME
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LIV SQUARE FLOORING, LLC, desires to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Rebirth Remodeling” at 5756 Pebble Ridge Dr, Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida, and intends to register such name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes.
/s/ Chris Musacchia Chris Musacchia, Manager 1WR10/2FN
