The Summation Weekly - May 1, 2024

SAVOR THE MOMENT

CURATING THE PERFECT WEDDING MENU

By Nicole Willis

Food is one of the most important elements of one’s wedding day. As an expression of culture, love and joy, it’s no wonder sharing a meal has become a staple part of a wedding day celebration. With so many types of cuisines and meal options out there, deciding on the perfect wedding day menu can sometimes be a daunting task. To bring you some delicious inspiration, we have consulted with local caterers to see what wedding food trends are stealing the hearts of couples along the Gulf Coast in 2024.

Buffets & Food Bars

If you search “wedding food” on Pinterest, you’re bound to come across photos of elaborate table spreads, beautiful grazing boards and customizable self-serve bars. Buffet-style dining and interactive food bars allow guests to get all of what they like, and nothing that they don’t.

In recent years, buffet-style dining at weddings has become increasingly popular due to its casual and customizable nature. “In my experience, most people lean towards a buffet service here in Pensacola. This option allows your guests to have more selections to choose from,” Events Manager for Great Southern Events Kady Reeves said.

Buffet-style food service is a change from the traditional plated

wedding meals of the past. “Buffets and [interactive] stations are very popular, even more so than plated. Really since the end of the pandemic, people seem to crave those opportunities for buffets, which is a shift from the traditional sit-down plated meal that was the most popular option for a long time,” Owner and Executive Chef of Nancy’s Catering & Events and Agapi Bistro + Garden Gus Silvos said.

The self-serve nature of buffetstyle dining can be taken up a notch with food bars. Food bars allow guests to customize their plates to exactly their taste. Guests can start with a base and then layer on all the toppings, seasonings and sauces that they desire. With so many options, food bars are sure to satisfy every guest—whether they like their plate plain jane or piled high with fixins. From macaroni and cheese bars with bacon bits, cheese and breadcrumbs, to grits bars with shrimp, grilled veggies and cream sauce, there are a multitude of options for food bar bases and toppings. “Grits bars are always popular, and we’re seeing that even more so now. Again, I think it harks back to the comfort food that people have been seeking. Who doesn’t love a grits bar with all the toppings?” Silivos added.

Choices & Variety

Wedding menus are becoming more and more unique with fun flavors, different types of cuisine

and multiple entrée options. Today, couples are opting for a variety of food choices rather than a small, fixed menu. With so many amazing catering options available today, you can have your cake and eat it, too.

Like the uniqueness of the special bond between you and your spouse, your wedding menu should reflect your unique tastes and personalities. Make your mealtime memorable with your favorite foods. Whether you want to pay homage to your ethnic heritage and serve up culturally traditional food or get quirky by putting an adult spin on some of your childhood comfort foods, there are so many ways to incorporate your food faves into your big day. “Couples seem to love comfort food and ethnic cuisine, which is definitely another shift from the traditional style I’ve seen over the years,” Silivos explained.

In addition to variety in the types of cuisine that couples are choosing, many are also opting for variety in the protein options on their menu. Personal preferences and dietary restrictions may be considered when selecting the main courses of the night. “All my brides like to have variety. I would say most lean towards three protein options—steak, chicken and seafood,” Reeves explained. Along the same lines, General Manager of The District, Lisa Benson, said that “most couples that I’ve been meeting with are definitely leaning toward surf and turf.”

As plant-based and healthconscious eating has become more popular, some couples are serving plant-based entrees, as well. “Plantbased options are more and more popular, whether it’s exclusively a vegan menu or just making sure those options are on the menu,”

explained. Even if you are not vegan or vegetarian, plantbased options can tend to be on the healthier side, which is perfect for anyone wanting to eat healthy. “In terms of food service, I believe people want to see more healthy choices,” Benson said.

Continue the Culinary Celebration

Who says the celebration has to be confined to one evening? Today, many couples are opting to celebrate their love for longer than the few hours of the ceremony and reception. It is common for couples to host pre- and postnuptial festivities for those closest to them. Some of the ways that couples are extending the celebration include welcome parties on the day before the wedding, day-of pre-ceremony drinks and postnuptial brunches the morning after the big day. An important element of any celebration or event is, of course, food!

To kick off the wedding festivities early, consider hosting a welcome party! Traditionally, rehearsal dinners are the primary festivities held the day before the wedding, however, welcome parties are now playing a part in the day, too.

Welcome parties differ from rehearsal dinners in the way that rehearsal dinners are typically reserved for those in the wedding party or close family and friends, but welcome parties usually include everyone invited to the wedding. Welcome parties also tend to be more casual celebrations for socialization and fun.

“The new ‘trend’ these days is to do a Welcome Party for guests the night before the wedding. Dessert spreads are very popular at these events,” Reeves said.

Pre-wedding libations and finger foods are a popular choice

for a treat on the wedding day. Upon arrival at the venue, guests can sip on a beverage and enjoy small bites before the ceremony begins. Silivos has implemented this trend locally. “We had a local artisan, Kasia Szabo, create a beautiful champagne wall for weddings we host in the Agapi Garden, and it’s one of our most popular requests! A full wall of champagne flutes filled up to greet guests when they arrive is a great way to start a celebration,” he said.

After a fun day of festivities, celebrating and partying—let’s face it—many are going to be hungover and exhausted! What better remedy than a delicious spread of hearty brunch foods? Consider treating your closest friends and family to a delicious (and sobering) brunch to end your weekend of wedding fun. ■

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SING IN THE SUMMER WITH THE PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S CHORUS

The Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC) seeks aspiring performers to participate in this summer’s performing arts camps! Students entering grades 1–12 are invited to sing, dance and perform their way through 4 weeks of interactive offerings specifically designed for young artists of all levels. Camps run from June 17 through August 3. Each experience provides a week of dynamic learning complete with performances for family and friends.

Find your mark center stage with PCC’s Spotlight Series, a lineup of fast-paced weeklong rehearsal experiences culminating in a fully staged musical. Sessions are specifically dedicated to young performers in grades 1–3 and 4–6. This year’s Spotlight theme will be Summer Camp! The Musical. This musical encapsulates all the quirks of summer camp, from morning routines to cheesy skits and, of course, the epic talent show! Join us for an unforgettable adventure as we navigate the highs and lows of finding a place to belong in the summer camp experience. Spotlight will meet June 17–21, with a final performance of Summer Camp! The Musical the evening of June 21.

Get on your feet with PCC’s Dance Intensive. Middle and upper classmen, grades 7–12, are invited to this high intensity experience, featuring daily workshops and routines rooted in diverse styles of dance. From ballet to hip hop, jazz to tap and everything in between, this week is a sure win for those looking to take the next step in their dancing journey. Led by PCC’s motivational and incredibly talented choreographers, this camp runs June 18–22. Friends and family are invited to a special showcase during the morning of June 22.

Level up your vocal musical skills with JumpstART! During weekly meetings, participants in grades 6–12 will work with PCC’s vocal instructors to improve their technique and advance their music reading skills.

JumpstART is perfect for singers who wish to grow as independent musicians. JumpstART meets on Mondays throughout June and July. Complete your summer fun activities with Summer Festival, the quintessential PCC camp experience. For new elementary and middle school friends in grades 1–8, this unique fusion of choral performance, movement and music education is the best way to sample all that PCC has to offer during our regular season. Designed for new and returning singers alike, this music-filled camp experience will meet July 29–August 3, culminating in a dynamic performance for friends and family to enjoy the afternoon of August 3.

Pricing varies by camp. Scholarship opportunities and multi-week discounts are available. Aftercare is available for the Spotlight and Summer Festival sessions through the YMCA in Downtown Pensacola. For more detailed information on camps, please call 850-434-7760 or visit PensacolaSings.org/camps.

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 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.

STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

CONTRIBUTES $10,000 TO SUPPORT YOUTH ENGAGEMENT THROUGH ESCAMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF FOUNDATION

In a significant community outreach effort, Step One Automotive Group Alfa Romeo Maserati Pensacola and Buick GMC Cadillac Pensacola, donated $10,000 to the Escambia County Sheriff Foundation.

This substantial gift is earmarked for enhancing the Dream Big Program, an initiative aimed at motivating and empowering the youth of Escambia County by fostering connections with law enforcement professionals.The Dream Big Program, orchestrated by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, immerses Junior Deputies in a variety of law enforcement activities.

This initiative not only introduces participants to the fundamentals of law enforcement but also instills a sense of responsibility and community engagement. The 2024 program will introduce a series of dynamic activities, such as K-9 training, agility drills, crime scene analysis, vehicle operations, and instructional sessions in a classroom setting.

To further enrich the participants’ experience, each will receive ECSO replica T-shirts,

Junior Deputy badges, toy ECSO trucks, and official Junior Deputy ID cards. For more information, please visit steponeautomotive.com.

About Step One Automotive Group

Step One Automotive Group is an American company based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, built on a singular dedication to empowering lives through smarter and easier ways of accessing mobility. Step One Automotive Group owns 15 new car dealerships in Florida and Alabama, representing 16 brands, including Chrysler, Dodge Jeep, Ram Fiat, Volkswagen, Subaru, Kia, Nissan, Ford, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati. Step One Automotive Group also owns a standalone pre-owned operation, two wholesale parts operations, and one rental car operation. Step One employs 787 team members across two states and six cities.

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10TH ANNUAL CASINO ROYALE

GALA RAISES MORE THAN $290,000 FOR BAPTIST HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION

Baptist Health Care Foundation’s 10th annual Casino Royale gala raised more than $290,000. Proceeds will benefit Baptist’s faith and community health programs and initiatives.

“We are committed to addressing the holistic needs of individuals and families in our community, particularly through partnerships with local faith-based organizations and community groups,” says KC Gartman, chief development officer, Baptist Health Care. “Through these partnerships, we have been able to reach thousands of individuals through health care navigation, health education and health screenings.”

The annual Casino Royale gala is held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach. This year’s event theme was based on the James Bond movie GoldenEye. More than 300 guests enjoyed an elegant gourmet dinner,

2024 BLUES ANGEL MUSIC’S BLUES ON THE BAY FREE CONCERT SERIES

KICKED OFF APRIL 14

The City of Pensacola and Blues Angel Music have partnered for the return of their annual free concert series, which kicked off at 6 pm Sunday, April 14 in Community Maritime Park.

The community is invited to bring their coolers and lawn chairs to the Hunter Amphitheater in Community Maritime Park for the 2024 Blues Angel Music’s Blues on the Bay Free Concert Series. Guests of all ages are encouraged to enjoy the cool breeze of the bay while listening to some of the region’s best musical talent.

Concerts are scheduled to take place on select Sundays beginning at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Pets and glass bottles are prohibited.

2024 Blues Angel Music’s Blues on the Bay Free Concert Series dates and performers: • (Previously Occurred) April 14 - Nobius

• May 5 - Still Standing

• May 19 - Modern Eldorados

• June 2 - Goldmine

• June 30 - The Blenders

• July 7 - (Rain Date)

The 2024 Blues Angel Music’s Blues on the Bay Free Concert Series is sponsored by Blues Angel Music, Allen Turner Automotive, T-Mobile and United Way of West Florida. Community Maritime Park is located at 301 W. Main St. in Pensacola.

For more information about Blues Angel Music’s Blues on the Bay, visit playpensacola. com or follow “Blues on the Bay Pensacola” on Facebook.

For more information about City of Pensacola parks, playgrounds and locations, visit playpensacola.com or contact the City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department at 850-436-5670.

BALLET PENSACOLA PRESENTS THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

Ballet Pensacola announces its production of The Sleeping Beauty sponsored by ServisFirst Bank and Gulf Coast Pelvic Health to be held at The Saenger Theatre this May.

Based on the timeless fairy tale, The Sleeping Beauty is one of the world’s most beloved and captivating ballets, featuring incredible music by Tchaikovsky, gorgeous costumes, lavish decor, and of course, beautiful dancing by Ballet Pensacola, Pensacola’s own resident, professional company.

This beloved “storybook ballet” is adapted from Charles Perrault’s fairytale, The Sleeping Beauty which tells the story of the lovely Princess Aurora who is cursed at her birth by an evil Fairy. Protected by the Lilac Fairy, rather than falling ill and dying as Fairy planned, Princess Aurora falls into a slumber of 100 years upon her 16th birthday only to be awoken by a kiss from Prince Desire.

Audiences will be treated to captivating performances with the role of Princess

Aurora being danced by Savannah Crabtree,

and Amanda

Prince Desire will be danced by Juan Arango, Felipe Zapiola and Gabriel Arango. Audrey King and Olivia Bevilacqua will dance the role of The Lilac Fairy. This enchanting adaptation of The Sleeping Beauty is choreographed and directed by Ballet Pensacola’s new Artistic Director, Stéphano Candreva.

Ballet Pensacola’s The Sleeping Beauty takes place on May 3, 4, and 5 at The Saenger Theatre. Tickets range in price from $40 - $75 and can be purchased by calling the Saenger Theatre box office at 850-595-3880.

Ballet Pensacola is generously supported by Arts, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. (ACE), the Florida Department of State’s Division of Arts and Culture (DAC), Gulf Coast Pelvic Health, The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Metalcraft of Pensacola Inc., Reboot, Inc., The Bear Family Foundation, The Quinton Studer Foundation, HCA Healthcare, and ServisFirst Bank.

six-piece showband, casino games and a silent auction.

To learn more about the Baptist Health Care Foundation or to make a contribution, call 448.227.8150 or visit baptisthealthcarefoundation.org.

About Baptist Health Care

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care organization based in Northwest Florida that is committed to helping people throughout life’s journey. Baptist continuously strives to be a national leader in quality and service. Baptist Health Care includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and a large network of primary care and specialty physicians. Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in Northwest Florida.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) signature event, “La Vie En Rouge,” held on Thursday, March 28 raised $37,467 for the local organization.

Embodied after the hit musical, Moulin Rouge!, the event brought the glitz and glamour of a 19th century Parisian cabaret to the Emerald Coast. From entry to exit, guests were delighted with live musical performances and interactive experiences from ECTC’s talent troupe of singers and actors, sponsored by Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® and Cabana by The Seaside Style.

Guests started their night with a glass of champagne, courtesy of Vin’tij Food and Wine, before entering cocktail hour which featured fare from Tommy Bahama’s and The Ruby Slipper Café. Attendees also sipped on craft cocktails made with Distillery 98 and Campesino Rum, craft beer from Grayton Beer Company and Odd Pelican Beer Company, seltzer from 30A, and wine provided by Thompson 31Fifty, each poured into a commemorative glass, courtesy of Ocean Reef Vacation Rentals and Real Estate. Patrons indulged in additional gourmet bites throughout the evening prepared by local chefs of Aja 30A, Back Beach Barbecue, Cabana Café, Harry T’s, Marrow Private Chefs, and Swiftly Catered. To finish off the night, Chef Fleetwood

Covington III of Seagar’s, dazzled the crowd with a live dessert performance featuring chocolate work and dry ice, followed by coffee from Amavida and a special sweet treat from Butter Babe, courtesy of TPK Staffing Consultants.

“What a soiree to remember,” said Anna Fisher, co-founder of ECTC. “The music, the costumes, the food, the performances - we can’t wait to do it again next year! Thank you to each person that supported this event, from the restaurants serving food and local businesses who donated auction items, to the ticket holders and sponsors – you all helped make this event so special.”

Through ticket sales, donations, and silent auction purchases, ECTC was able to raise $37,467. This money will go directly to the organization’s continued mission to enrich and entertain the Emerald Coast community through professional and educational theatre.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company would like to thank the additional local businesses and individuals for sponsoring the anniversary event, including Clay 30A, DestinFlorida. com, Emerald Coast Magazine, Life Media, Own at the Beach, Poate/ Bonjeau Financial Group of Wells Fargo, Rose and Co., Scarlett Magazine, SoWal.com, VIP 30A Magazine, and VIP Destin Magazine.

JOIN PENSACOLA BEACH JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS THIS SUMMER

The Pensacola Beach Junior Lifeguard program is seeking aspiring lifeguards between the ages of 13 and 15 to join an exciting and challenging two-week training session this summer on Casino Beach.

A tryout for the Junior Lifeguard Program will occur Saturday, June 1, at 7:30 a.m. at Quietwater Beach. The tryout will consist of an approximately 400-yard open water swim in waist-deep water, followed by a one-mile run on the sand. Applicants must attend the tryout to be considered for the program. *In the event of a postponement due to inclement weather, the alternate tryout date will be Saturday, June 8, at 7:30 a.m.

The program cost is $200 per person. Applicants accepted into the program must pay

on the day of the tryout with a check or money order (credit cards or cash are not accepted). A parent must be present at the tryout. During the program, junior lifeguards will learn about ocean rescue and medical care, participate in rescue drills, shadow Pensacola Beach Lifeguards and enjoy beach recreation time.

There will be two program options for applicants accepted into the Junior Lifeguard Program, running from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday for two weeks each:

• Session One: June 17-28

• Session Two: July 15-26

Contact Water Safety Deputy Chief Alexander Johnson at adjohnson@myescambia.com.

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BP MONEY AIMS TO BOLSTER WORKFORCE TRAINING

RYAN DAILEY NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Triumph Gulf Coast earlier this month surpassed the milestone of distributing more than $550 million in grant awards stemming from the BP oil spill settlement, with much of the funding going toward schools in an effort to boost the North Florida region’s local workforce.

The grant funds have been spread across public school districts, state colleges and universities in the eight-county region encompassing Bay, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Wakulla.

Proposed programs and projects funded by the grants must meet certain requirements before they can get funding. For example, the funds have to go toward projects that “increase students’ technology skills and knowledge” and lead to industry certifications, and provide alternative pathways for students to meet high-school graduation requirements. The grants also can go to programs that encourage students with aptitude in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, to attend a state college or university in the region.

Susan Skelton, Triumph Gulf Coast’s administrator, told The News Service of Florida that the organization has “committed to supporting a complete pipeline of workforce education, beginning with elementary schools through university-level training.”

A News Service review of some of the bigticket items funded at least partially by the grants explores the initiatives that have been funded at all levels of education.

Funding going to school districts in the area has totaled tens of millions of dollars.

In 2021, the Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors approved $20 million for the Wakulla County School District’s War Eagle Career Academy. The project built on existing training programs offered by the district, giving students the ability to get training in fields such as information technology, artificial intelligence and computer cloud computation.

Last year, the Santa Rosa County school district was awarded $9 million to go toward the Santa Rosa Center for Innovation. The center was billed as giving students the opportunity to engage in “project-based activities” that are geared toward obtaining industry certifications in areas such as robotics, engineering, healthcare, agriculture and automotive trades.

Warrington Preparatory Academy, a charter school in Escambia County, was awarded $7.45 million last year to train students for careers in what the school called in its grant application the “top three industry cluster areas of the county” — defense and homeland security, life sciences and professional services.

The Wakulla school district also in 2017 received $3.926 million from the Triumph board for a Career and Technical Education

Center that was geared toward giving students the potential to earn certifications in automotive-related skills as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning, or HVAC, fields.

Money distributed by the Triumph board comes from a settlement with BP oil company over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. The Triumph Board is required to distribute the money with the goal of “recovery, diversification, and enhancement” of the eight impacted Panhandle counties.

In addition to being designed to bolster the local workforce, applications for some of the various career education programs expressed goals of also increasing household incomes for area residents.

Of the Triumph Gulf Coast money steered to higher-education institutions, Florida State University has received the largest-ever grant. The Triumph Gulf Coast board earlier this month approved $98.5 million for FSU to construct aerospace and advanced manufacturing facilities in Panama City.

“One focus Triumph is working towards is building a strong workforce pipeline in aviation related industries,” Skelton said in a statement.

“Several nursing programs funded by Triumph support training at all levels from high school through post secondary.”

The University of West Florida in Escambia County received a $6.685 million grant related to nursing and respiratory therapy education in 2022. The university wrote in its application for the funds that the “number of job postings is far exceeding the number of educational completions in the region for these occupations.”

Northwest Florida State College was the beneficiary of a nearly $21.8 million grant from Triumph aimed at expanding its nursing program. The grant money comprised only a portion of the funds required to fully finance the project, which also included state funds aimed at bolstering nursing education as demand for the profession increases alongside population growth.

“Combined, these funding sources are paying for a renovation project, new equipment, and the development of cutting edge virtual and augmented reality simulations that will result in more immersive learning spaces for twice as many nursing students than the College can currently train,” the college said in a statement to the News Service.

The college also received $2.856 million for a Walton Works Training Center of Excellence, which provides training in a range of fields from carpentry to cybersecurity, and more than $7 million for an Aviation Center of Excellence.

“Graduates of these programs contribute to the local talent pool by filling positions in commercial airlines, private aviation companies, aircraft maintenance facilities, and related industries,” the college said of the aviation center.

STATE JOBLESS RATE INCHES UP

JIM TURNER NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Matching its highest level in two years, Florida’s unemployment rate has ticked up to 3.2 percent after holding steady for three consecutive months at 3.1 percent.

The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday estimated 353,000 Floridians were out of work and actively seeking employment in mid-March, an increase of 8,000 from a month earlier. At the same time, the overall labor force grew by 7,000 to 11.097 million.

“Population growth is a big driver of all the growth we are seeing in Florida,” Jimmy Heckman, the Department of Commerce’s chief of workforce statistics and economic research, said Friday. “That just creates more opportunities and more demand for goods and services, which creates more opportunities for businesses, which creates more demand for labor.”

The state figures follow U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics earlier in the week showed 303,000 Floridians quit their jobs in February, one of the highest rates in the nation and an increase of 35,000 from a month earlier. In the same time, the state estimated there were 557,000 job openings, up 20,000 from the prior month.

“There are a lot of people that are confident in their ability to find jobs out there in the labor market,” Heckman said during a conference call with reporters. “We are seeing a couple of different things that point to that and there is a lot of demand for labor right now.”

Florida’s unemployment rate was last at 3.2 percent in March 2022.

A year ago, the jobless rate in Florida stood at 2.8 percent. Since that time, the labor force has grown by 185,000, while the ranks of the unemployed increased by 52,000.

BIDEN’S FLORIDA VISIT HIGHLIGHTING ABORTION

JIM TURNER NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

President Joe Biden is traveling to Tampa Tuesday as he shows his support for abortion rights — an issue Democratic party leaders believe will help their ticket up and down the ballot in November.

In a conference call with reporters on Monday, Michael Tyler, communications director for the Biden campaign, shrugged off dismissed suggestions that former President Donald Trump “has the state in the bag.”

National Democrats are seizing on abortion restrictions imposed in states such as Florida, where the Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The six-week restriction is set to go into effect May 1.

Tyler pointed to a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, which for nearly 50 years guaranteed access to abortions. Trump has credited his Supreme Court appointees for the controversial ruling, which left decisions about abortion up to states and spawned a series of laws in Republican-dominated states, including Florida, restricting access.

Trump “owns” restrictions on women’s reproductive rights now being imposed across the country, Tyler said.

“This campaign’s posture reflects the seriousness with which we’re taking Florida,” Tyler said. “Again, the President is traveling there (Tuesday). We’ve got staff on the ground. You’ve seen our paid investments begin to pop up in the state of Florida. It is one of many pathways that we have to 270 electoral votes, and we’re going to take it very, very seriously tomorrow and throughout the rest of the election.”

Florida Democrats maintain the looming six-week abortion restriction will help counter an ever-widening Republican advantage in registered voters and boost support for a proposed ballot measure aimed at enshrining abortion rights in the state Constitution.

The proposal, which will appear as Amendment 4, seeks to “limit government interference with abortion” and says that “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.”

Recent polling on the ballot proposal indicated that support remains under the 60 percent voter approval required for passage.

A USA Today/Ipsos poll conducted in early April showed that Amendment 4 drew

approval from 57 percent of registered voters, with just 6 percent undecided. Results from Emerson College Polling conducted between April 9 and 10 showed 42 percent of registered voters supported the measure and 32 percent were undecided.

A poll conducted last week by Florida Atlantic University Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab in collaboration with Mainstreet Research showed that 49 percent of registered voters supported Amendment 4, with 32 percent undecided.

“Since almost one-third of respondents do not know how they would vote if faced with the ballot initiative, this means that it could go either way come November,” Luzmarina Garcia, assistant professor of political science at FAU, said in a release.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has railed against the measure and predicted it will fall short of approval from 60 percent of voters required for passage.

“I can tell you that that amendment is written very deceptively, to try to trick as many people to vote for it as possible,” DeSantis said during a bill-signing event in Hialeah Gardens last week.

Leading opponents of the proposal include the Florida Voters Against Extremism committee, which has received about 90 percent of its campaign contributions from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, according to the state Division of Elections’ website.

John Stemberger, President of Liberty Counsel Action, said on the podcast “Deeper Dive with Dara Kam” the measure will face a “legitimate” opposition campaign that includes TV and radio advertising.

“We don’t need to raise as much money as the other side,” Stemberger said. “But we will raise millions of dollars and we will fight this and defeat it.”

As of March 31, Florida Voters Against Extremism had raised $30,640, including $25,000 from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops. The conference also has provided $45,000 in in-kind contributions, the records showed.

The Floridians Protecting Freedom committee, which is backing the proposal, spent roughly $17.9 million to get the abortionrights amendment on the November ballot.

The committee received 17,000 separate contributions, with Planned Parenthood branches giving more than 21 percent of the total contributions as of March 31. Other major contributors include American Civil Liberties Union and the Homestead-based Florida Advancement Project.

FHSAA MULLS ESPORTS

RYAN DAILEY NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Florida was the only state to post an increased unemployment rate from February to March, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, while six states saw rates go down.

The national unemployment rate stands at 3.8 percent. The rate has been under 4 percent for more than 40 months, while wavering between 3.7 percent and 3.9 percent since August 2023.

Florida has gained 211,100 jobs over the year, an increase of 2.2 percent, while nationally the jobs numbers have risen by 1.9 percent, the state commerce department noted Friday.

The month-to-month figures saw health-care and social-assistance jobs grow by 12,900, construction by 3,600 and serviceproviding jobs by 7,900. Food service and accommodations jobs dropped by 1,600, real estate jobs declined by 2,200, manufacturing was off by 1,600, and positions involving transportation, warehousing, and utilities were down 4,700.

Across Florida, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area, at 2.7 percent, continues to have the lowest unemployment level in the state.

The 2 percent unemployment rate for the Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall region within the South Florida area was a 0.4 percentage point increase since February, which was among the highest month-to-month increases in the state.

Unemployment in the Orlando area was at 3.3 percent, while both Jacksonville and the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater areas were at 3.4 percent. Other rates included Pensacola at 3.5 percent.

The region around Homosassa Springs had the highest rate at 5.1 percent, down from 5.2 percent in February. The Villages was at 4.7 percent and Sebring was at 4.6 percent.

The Florida High School Athletic Association could potentially sanction competitive video gaming, or esports, as an official sport, amid growing interest from member schools.

The FHSAA Board of Directors held a discussion about esports during a meeting in Gainesville Monday, with talks focusing on the share of Florida schools that would be interested in offering programs if the games are sanctioned as an official sport.

The organization distributed a survey and received responses from 425 schools, which accounted for 58 percent of its combination and senior high schools.

“Two questions were about current participation and interest, while several other questions were asked to guide future research and decision making, if necessary,” a document included in the board’s agenda said.

Overall, 26.4 percent of schools that responded reported sponsoring an esports team or club. Of that overall number, 24.9 percent of public schools have teams or clubs, while 25.2 percent of private schools and 39.1 percent of charter schools said they have such programs.

The FHSAA requires at least 20 percent of schools in at least two of its four “sections” or regions of the state offering a sport in order for it to be eligible for sanctioning.

Interest in offering esports is high among the member schools that did not report having programs.

More than half — 54.6 percent — of the schools surveyed said they would be interested in offering esports to students if the FHSAA sanctioned the games. Nearly 50 percent of public schools surveyed indicated interest, while more than 56 percent of private schools and 82 percent of charter schools expressed interest.

Of the state’s four FHSAA regional sections, schools in Section 4 encompassing South Florida expressed the highest level of interest at 69 percent.

FHSAA board member Trevor Berryhill, who also is athletic director for Oviedo private school The Master’s Academy, was among the members who voiced support for sanctioning esports.

“Last year we had a student get a scholarship to Florida State (University) in esports. He also is a part of their NIL (name, image and likeness) collective,” Berryhill said, referring to student-athletes at the collegiate level being able to earn money from business agreements such as endorsement deals.

“So it’s just another opportunity for kids to be involved in something,” Berryhill added.

The FSU Esports program is a studentrun organization, according to its website, that “provides a foundation for our school’s many competitive gaming teams.”

Esports programs also are increasingly being recognized by sanctioning bodies across the country.

There are 21 states that are members of the National Federation of State High School Associations that have sanctioned esports in their schools, according to FHSAA documents. Southeastern states that have signed off on the programs include Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.

Gulf County Schools Superintendent David Norton also backed the idea of sanctioning esports, calling the proposal a “winwin” for the FHSAA and saying he hopes the board will “move forward on this sooner than later.”

“This would be a way for us to reach us and bring some more student athletes in,” Norton, who also serves on the board, said during Monday’s meeting.

FHSAA officials did not indicate during Monday’s discussion when a potential decision could be finalized on sanctioning esports, but said the organization is in the early stages of the process. The next step would be requesting official petitions from member schools that would announce their intent to add esports programs.

Legals

Notice to Creditors

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF THOMAS C. LAPRELLE, Deceased.

File No. 2023-CP-397 Division

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of THOMAS C. LAPRELLE, deceased, whose date of death was August 17, 2023, 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 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 April 24, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Kerry Anne Schultz

Attorney Florida Bar Number: 563188

2777 Gulf Breeze Parkway

GULF BREEZE, FL 32563

Telephone: (850) 754-1600

Fax: (850) 754-1601

E-Mail: kaschultz@schultzlawgrp.com

Secondary E-Mail: angela@schultzlawgrp.com

Personal Representative: Kevin LaPrelle

135 Ketay Drive South East Northport, New York 11731

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF HELEN QUALLS, Deceased.

FILE NO.: 2024 CP 000121 DIVISION: NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Helen Qualls, deceased, File Number 2024 CP 000121, 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, 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 April 24, 2024.

Ryan W. Qualls 8377 Punjob Road Milton, Florida

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF EDWARD WAYNE WALTERS, Deceased.

FILE NO.: 2024 CP 000578 DIVISION: NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Edward Wayne Walters, deceased, File Number 2024 CP 000578, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 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, 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 April 24, 2024.

Savannah Walters 9769 Jabiru Lane Pensacola, Florida 32507

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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF SHIRLEY JEAN DAVIS, Deceased.

FILE NO.: 2024 CP 000180 DIVISION: NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Shirley Jean Davis, deceased, File Number 2024 CP 000180, 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 May 1, 2024

Lawanda Ranae Becton 6320 Elmwood Lane Milton, FL 32570

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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE ESTATE OF: BARBARA JANE DIXON (Deceased).

File No: 572024 CP 0117 Division:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of BARBARA JANE DIXON, deceased, File Number 572024 CP 0117 is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, FL 32583.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents estate on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

Other than creditors who have filed a claim as set forth above, and whose claim has not been paid or disposed of ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS WILL BE FOREVER BARRED TWO YEARS AFTER A PERSONS DEATH.

The date of the first publication of this Notice is the 1st day of May, 2024.

Personal Representative: Jill Dixon, 3554 Morningtide Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563.

Attorney for Personal Representatives: Robert R. McDaniel, II, Robert R. McDaniel, II, P.A., 103 N. DeVilliers Street, Pensacola, FL 32502.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF MERRELL HICKS WATKINS, Deceased.

FILE NO.: 2023 CP 001768 DIVISION:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Merrell Hicks Watkins, deceased, File Number 2023 CP 001768, 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, 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 May 1, 2024.

Burl Watkins 1111 W. Belmont St. Pensacola, Florida 32501

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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF MALCOLM KEITH RAWSON, Deceased.

FILE NO.: 2024 CP 000077

DIVISION:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Malcolm Keith Rawson, deceased, File Number 2024 CP 000077, 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, 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 April 24, 2024

Joseph W. C. Boyles

212 West Cervantes Street Pensacola, Florida 32501

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 2WR4/24-5/1NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

INRE: ESTATE OF MARTHA DEANNA SHIPPEY Deceased.

File No. 2023 CP 362 Division 000 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Martha Deanna Shippey, deceased, whose date of death was January 27, 2023, 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.

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 May 1, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: William A. Brightwell IV

Attorney Florida Bar Number: 01111387 Brightwell Law PLLC 236 W. Garden St. Suite 3 Pensacola, FL 32502

Telephone: (850) 332-0003

E-Mail: william@brightwell.law

Secondary E-Mail: office@brightwell.law

Personal Representative: William Shippy 409 A Padgettown Rd. Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF Virginia Marie McGinnis Deceased.

File No. 2023-CP-000670

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Virginia Marie McGinnis, deceased, whose date of death was October 25, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is May 1, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Daniel P. Saba E-Mail Address: dsaba@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 640141 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, P.A. 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102

Personal Representative: William Perry McGinnis 2930 Robinson Point Road Milton, Florida 32583 2WR5/1-5/8NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL H. SARRA, File No.: 2024 CP 000139 Division: D Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MICHAEL H. SARRA, deceased, whose date of death was February 28, 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.

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 April 24, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Lauren A. Merritt LAUREN A. MERRITT

Lauren A. Merritt, P.A. Florida Bar Number: 1017893 111 S. De Villiers Street, Suite B Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 741-2999 Fax: (850) 466-0956 E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com

Personal Representative: /s/ Wendy A. Sarra WENDY A. SARRA 9919 Provincial Road Milton, FL 32583 2WR4/24-5/1NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY ELIZABETH CACACE Deceased.

File No.: 2024 CP 133 Division: D NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Mary Elizabeth Cacace, whose date of death was August 6, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 472, Milton, FL. 32572. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

No.: 386650 6706 Plantation Rd, Suite C, Pensacola, FL 32504 Telephone: (850) 696-1196 jmosley@mosleyestatelaw.com

Personal Representative: Jason R. Mosley

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Personal Representative: Anika Anna Sheleva

5670 Oak Haven Lane Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF IOLE GIOVANNINA ROSSA SHANHOLTZER

a/k/a IOLE GIOVANNINA SHANHOLTZER

a/k/a YOLI SHANHOLTZER Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-000091 Division Probate “U” NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Iole Giovannina Rossa Shanholtzer, deceased, whose date of death was August 16, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Florida. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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 April 24, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Raymond B. Palmer Email Address: ray@rplegal.com Florida Bar No. 42171 Palmer

Personal Representative: Carol Jean Taub 5632 Columbia Avenue Milton, FL 32570

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF CECIL EVERETT TAYLOR Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-151 Division D NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Cecil Everett Taylor, deceased, whose date of death was September 26, 2023, 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 April 24, 2024.

Personal Representatives: Debra Kay Harscher 5500 Baker Road Milton, Florida 32570

Gary E. Taylor 3823 Summerfield Pkwy St. Charles, Missouri 63304

Attorney for Personal Representatives: Oscar J. Locklin E-mail Addresses: oscar@ljslawfirm.com, melissa@ljslawfirm.com

Florida Bar No. 15455 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, PA 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102

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ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF GLENN MARVIN TAUB, JR. A/K/A GLENN MARVIN TAUB

Deceased. File No.: 2024 CP 149 Division: D NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of GLENN MARVIN TAUB, JR. A/K/A GLENN MARVIN TAUB, deceased, whose date of death was January 10, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF ALAN EMIL MICHEL Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-83 Division D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Alan Emil Michel, deceased, whose date of death was January 7, 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF VERONICA CARUSO Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-534 Division U NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate Veronica Caruso, deceased, whose date of death was January 2, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which 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 April 24, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Amy G. Piedmont, Florida Bar No. 1022243

Litvak Beasley Wilson & Ball, LLP 40 S. Palafox Place, Suite 300 Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 432-9818

Fax: (850) 432-9830

E-Mail: amy@lawpensacola.com

Secondary E-Mail: annabelle@lawpensacola.com

Personal Representative: Michael Caruso 5051 Grande Drive, F4 Pensacola, Florida 32504

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF SHERIE ANN DICUS Deceased.

File No. 2024-CP-000526 Division “T”

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Sherie Ann Dicus, deceased, whose date of death was January 3, 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 (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, FL 32591-0333). 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF SEVERIN WINTER GRENOBLE Deceased.

File No. 2024 CP 000569 Division U NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Severin Winter Grenoble, deceased, whose date of death was January 16, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 West Government Street, 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.

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 April 24, 2024.

Matthew C. Hoffman Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 229768 CARVER DARDEN 151 West Main Street, Suite 200 Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 266-2313

Fax: (850) 266-2301

E-Mail: mhoffman@carverdarden.com

Ana Quesada Perez Personal Representative 8416 Millstream Drive Pensacola, FL 32514 2WR4/24-5/1NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD WHITTEN WISE Deceased.

CASE NO: 2024 CP 000403

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of RICHARD WHITTEN WISE, whose date of death was January 12, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The name and address of the personal representative and of the personal representative’s attorneys 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 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 the first publication of this notice is May 1, 2024.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF PHILLIP R ENSLEY Deceased.

File No. 2023 CP 614 Division NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Phillip R Ensley, deceased, whose date of death was October 12, 2020, 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 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 May 1, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: William A. Brightwell IV

Attorney Florida Bar Number: 01111387 Brightwell Law PLLC 236 W. Garden St. Suite 3 Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 332-0003

E-Mail: william@brightwell.law

Secondary E-Mail: office@brightwell.law

Personal Representative: Todd Ensley 48126 North Coyote Pass Rd New River, Arizona 85087 2WR5/1-5/8NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF PATRICIA EPLEY MICKELSON A/K/A

PATRICIA M. MICKELSON A/K/A PATRICIA MICKELSON A/K/A

PATRICIA E. MICKELSON Deceased.

File No. 2024 CP 000528 Division “T” NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Patricia Epley Mickelson a/k/a Patricia M. Mickelson a/k/a Patricia Mickelson a/k/a Patricia E. Mickelson, deceased, whose date of death was February 1, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, FL 32591-0333). 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL JAMES BYERS Deceased.

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

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 May 1, 2024.

Personal Representative: Eric Oliver Seib 4683 Dalmation Trail Jay, Florida 32565

Attorney for Personal Representative: Oscar J. Locklin E-mail Addresses: olocklin@ljslawfirm.com Florida Bar No. 15455 Locklin, Saba, Locklin, & Jones PA 4557 Chumuckla Hwy. Pace, Florida 32571

Telephone: (850) 995-1102

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The date of first publication of this notice is April 24, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Louis A. Maygarden, III

Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 59291

Moorhead Law Group 127 S. Palafox Place, Suite 200 Pensacola, Florida 32502

Telephone: (850) 202-8522

Fax: (850) 477-0982

E-Mail: tmaygarden@moorheadlaw.com

Secondary E-Mail: aswift@moorheadlaw.com

Personal Representative: Larry R. Dicus 3209 Tallship Lane Pensacola, Florida 32526

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Attorney for Personal Representative: Marcus A. Huff, Esquire Florida Bar No. 91163

Beggs & Lane, RLLP 501 Commendencia Street Pensacola, Florida 32502

Telephone: (850) 432-2451

Fax: (850) 469-3331

Primary email: mah@beggslane.com

Secondary email: msl@beggslane.com

Personal Representative: Jena M. Wise 12 Star Lake Drive Pensacola, Florida 32507

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NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is April 24, 2024.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Amelia H. Beard, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 084286

Moorhead Law Group

127 S. Palafox Pl, Ste 200, Pensacola, FL 32502 Telephone: (850) 608-0112

Fax: (850) 477-0982

E-Mail: abeard@moorheadlaw.com

Secondary E-Mail: aswift@moorheadlaw.com

Personal Representative: Tracy A. Mickelson 116 Mango Street Pensacola, Florida 32503 2WR4/24-5/1NTC

PUBLIC NOTICES

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID CHARLES BEARD

a/k/a DAVID BEARD Deceased.

File No. 2024 CP 000215 Division: Probate “U” NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of David Charles Beard, deceased, whose date of death was January 20, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 West 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.

Notice of Action IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION

DATED: April 1, 2024.

By: /s/ Robert Allen ROBERT ALLEN Florida Bar No. 826774 post office box 1270 PENSACOLA, FL 32591 Tel. (850) 438.6800

Fax (850) 438.7009

US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST. Plaintiff, vs.

DAMIEN ISOMBRANDON A/K/A DAMIEN ISOM-BRANDON A/K/A DAMIEN MARCEL ISOMBRANDON A/K/A DAMIEN BRANDON A/K/A DAMIEN ISOM, et al. Defendants. Case No. 17-2023-CA-002513 Division

AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DAMIEN ISOMBRANDON A/K/A DAMIEN ISOMBRANDON A/K/A DAMIEN MARCEL ISOMBRANDON A/K/A DAMIEN BRANDON A/K/A DAMI ENISOM BELIEVED TO BE AVOIDING SERVICE OF PROCESS AT THE ADDRESS OF:

225 BETTY RD PENSACOLA, FL 32507 2307

DAMIEN ISOMBRANDON A/K/A DAMIEN ISOM-BRANDON A/K/A DAMIEN MARCEL ISOM-BRANDON A/K/A DAMIEN BRANDON A/K/A DAMIEN ISOM BELIEVED TO BE AVOIDING SERVICE OF PROCESS AT THE ADDRESS OF:

225 BETTY RD PENSACOLA, FL 32507 2307

UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS 1 BELIEVED TO BE AVOIDING SERVICE OF PROCESS AT THE ADDRESS OF:

225 BETTY RD PENSACOLA, FL 32507 2307

You are notified that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Escambia County, Florida:

LOT 16, BLOCK 31 OF 2ND ADDITION TO AERO VISTA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK

2, PAGE(S) 81, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF ALEXANDER JAMES CROWDER, Deceased.

CASE NUMBER: 2024-CP-476 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of ALEXANDER JAMES CROWDER, deceased, whose date of death was February 15, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32591-0333. 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 the 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 the 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 April 24, 2024. Attorney for Personal Representative: DAN

commonly known as 225 BETTY RD, PENSACOLA, FL 32507 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Jennifer M. Scott of Kass Shuler, P.A., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 800, Tampa, Florida 33601, (813) 229-0900, on or before May 27, 2024, (or 30 days from the first date of publication, whichever is later) and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated: April 16, 2024.

CLERK OF THE COURT Honorable Pam Childers, Clerk of Circuit Court, Escambia County 190 Governmental Street Pensacola, Florida 32502

By: Beth Phelps

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: 2023 DR 002226 Division:

IN RE: ADOPTION OF E. P. H. AND A.F.T. Adoptees

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:ERICA LATASHA THOMPSON

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that you have been designated as a defendant (MOTHER) in a legal proceeding filed against you for ADOPTION OF YOUR MINOR CHILDREN. The action was instituted in the First Judicial Circuit Court, Escambia County, Florida, and is styled IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF E. P. H. AND A.F.T.

You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on ROBERT ALLEN, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O. BOX 1270, PENSACOLA, FL 32591, on or before May 10, 2024 (or 30 days from the first date of publication) and file the original with the Clerk of this Court, 190 W Government St. Pensacola, FL 32502 either before service on ROBERT ALLEN or immediately after service; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

The Court has authority in this suit to enter a judgment or decree in the Plaintiff’s interest, which will be binding upon you.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

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

LEGALS

E-Mail: robert@robertcallen.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

ZACHARY P. HUFFLING, Plaintiff, vs. BARBARA A. DIEL, deceased; JOHN H. FAULK, deceased; MARY CHRISTINE HALL; DEBRA SUE BENTON; HARRY FAULK; LARRY FAULK; MARTHA ANN LONGWORTH, deceased; CHARLES JOHN LONGWORTH, deceased; AUSTIN CURRIER; LUCIE WEIL; HARRISON WEIL; REIS DWELLE; GREY DWELLE; ELOISE LONGWORTH; and CHARLIE LONGWORTH, if alive, and if dead, their unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against them; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above-named or described defendants or parties or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property described in this complaint; and all persons in possession of the property described in this complaint, Defendants.

Case No.: 2023 CA 001099

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO:BARBARA A. DIEL, deceased, JOHN H. FAULK, deceased, MARTHA ANN LONGWORTH, deceased, CHARLES JOHN LONGWORTH, deceased, LUCIE WEIL, and HARRISON WEIL, if alive, and if dead, their unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against them; and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the abovenamed or described defendants or parties or claiming to have any right, title, or interest in the property described in this Complaint; all persons in possession of the property described in this Complaint:

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that that is an action has been brought by Plaintiff, ZACHARY P. HUFFLING, for adverse possession and to quiet title to real property located in Santa Rosa County, Florida, legally described as: Commence at Northwest corner of Lot 3, Block 3, Floridatown Addition, as recorded in Deed Book A-15, Page(s) 389, of the Public Records of Santa Rosa County, Florida; then South 200 feet to Point of Beginning; then South 150 feet; then East 158 feet; then North 150 feet; then West 158 feet to Point of Beginning.

LESS and EXCEPT those certain lands as described in Quit Claim Deeds recorded in Official Records Book 1799, Page 169 and Official Records Book 1799, Page 171, of the Public Records of Santa Rosa County, Florida. Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser Parcel ID No.: 23-1N-29-1220-00300-0039

YOU ARE REQUIRED to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Matthew M. Couch, Esquire, Moorhead Law Group, PLLC, 127 Palafox Place, Suite 200, Pensacola, Florida 32502, on or before 30 days after the first publication date, and file the original with the Clerk of the above named Court, either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorneys or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this the 28th day of March 2024.

DONALD C. SPENCER Clerk of the Circuit Court

By: J Waren DEPUTY CLERK

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN RE: ESTATE OF RAYMOND EDWARD FEDDERSEN Deceased.

File No. 2021-CP-123 Division Probate

NOTICE OF ACTION

(formal notice by publication)

TO: ALAN FEDDERSEN, SHARON MEIER, JOHN ATKINSON, RICHARD HESTER, JAMES HESTER, ROBIN HANSEN, DAVID FEDDERSEN, ALAN DAVIS, KATHY DAVIS, MOLLY JAMES (BONDS), ESTATE OF CYNTHIA DAVIS, together with their unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, though, under, or against them.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Inventory, Final Accounting of Personal Representative, Petition for Personal Representative’s Commission, Petition for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs, Petition for Discharge, and Petition to Deposit Unclaimed Funds has been filed in this court for the Estate of RAYMOND EDWARD FEDDERSEN (the “Estate”). You are required to serve a written response, which at least indicates your claim of interest in the Estate or the individuals being listed above, and serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner’s attorney, whose name and address are:

Sean J. Seely, Lynchard & Seely, PLLC 1901 Andorra St., Navarre, FL 32566 on or before June 10, 2024, and to file the original with the clerk of this court either before service or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petitions. Failure to serve and file a response or written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded, without further notice. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

Signed on this 18TH day of APRIL, 2024. DONALD C. SPENCER As Clerk of the Court

By: Jena D. Jones As Deputy Clerk

First publication on April 24, 2024.

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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 2007 CHEVY TAHOE VIN: 1GNFC13J97R25496 AND $2,804 (TWO THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS) In U.S. Dollars

CASE NO: 2024CA000181

JUDGE: CLIFTON A. DRAKE

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS

TO: TRAVIS PAUL STERBACK, AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANT(S), 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 March 28, 2024, and is holding it.

A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on April 19, 2024, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of Court on or before May 31, 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION

IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: 2018 BMW 320I Vin: WBA8A3C57JA49439

CASE NO: 2024CA000181

JUDGE: J. SCOTT DUNCAN

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS TO: SEBASTIAN FROST, DENNIS LYNN HARRIS, AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANT(S), 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 March 21, 2024, and is holding it.

A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on April 10, 2024, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of Court on or before May 31, 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION

IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY

DOLLARS AND 51/100 ($5,620.51)

UNITED STATES CURRENCY

CASE NO: 2024 CA 000428

DIVISION: N

Notice is hereby given that the Escambia Sheriff’s Office has filed a petition for forfeiture of the above-described property.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office seized the property in Escambia County, Florida on February 16, 2024, and is holding it. A Complaint for Forfeiture was filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on April 1, 2024, and any person seeking to contest this claim must file a responsive pleading with the Clerk of the Court on or before May 29, 2024, and send a copy to the undersigned attorney.

Laura D. Young, Esquire Escambia County Sheriff’s Office 1700 West Leonard Street Pensacola, FL 32501 (850) 436-9515 FL Bar #0099369

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Notice of Application for Tax Deed

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That VINMAS HOLDINGS LLC holder of Tax Certificate No. 04332, issued the 1st day of June, A.D., 2021 has filed same in my office and has made application for a tax deed to be issued thereon.

Said certificate embraces the following described property in the County of Escambia, State of Florida, to wit:

LT 20 BLK 64 BEACH HAVEN PLAT DB 46 P 51 OR 4786 P 39 SEC 54/35 T 2S R 30/31

SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 2 S, RANGE 31 W TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER 100511000 (0624-06)

The assessment of the said property under the said certificate issued was in the name of TRICIA DRAKE

Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described therein will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction at 9:00 A.M. on the first Wednesday in the month of June, which is the 5th day of June 2024.

Dated this 25th day of April 2024.

In accordance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, if you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding you are entitled to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Emily Hogg not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at Escambia County Government Complex, 221 Palafox Place Ste 110, Pensacola FL 32502. Telephone: 850-595-3793.

PAM CHILDERS CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Emily Hogg Deputy Clerk 4WR5/1-5/22TD

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That VINMAS HOLDINGS LLC holder of Tax Certificate No. 02003, issued the 1st day of June, A.D., 2021 has filed same in my office and has made application for a tax deed to be issued thereon. Said certificate embraces the following described property in the County of Escambia, State of Florida, to wit: LT 11 BLK 39 MONTCLAIR

at 9:00 A.M. on the first Wednesday in the month of June, which is the 5th day of June 2024.

Dated this 25th day of April 2024.

In accordance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, if you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding you are entitled to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Emily Hogg not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at Escambia County Government Complex, 221 Palafox Place Ste 110, Pensacola FL 32502. Telephone: 850-595-3793.

PAM CHILDERS CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Emily Hogg Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That HBE GROUP LLC holder of Tax Certificate No. 08274, issued the 1st day of June, A.D., 2019 has filed same in my office and has made application for a tax deed to be issued thereon. Said certificate embraces the following described property in the County of Escambia, State of Florida, to wit:

E 49 1/2 FT OF W 119 FT OF N 91 1/2 FT OF BLK 219 WEST KING TRACT OR 6683 P 917 CA 137

SECTION 00, TOWNSHIP 0 S, RANGE 00 W TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER 151813000 (0624-08)

The assessment of the said property under the said certificate issued was in the name of HUEYS WORKS CORPORATION

Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described therein will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction at 9:00 A.M. on the first Wednesday in the month of June, which is the 5th day of June 2024.

Dated this 25th day of April 2024.

In accordance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, if you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding you are entitled to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Emily Hogg not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at Escambia County Government Complex, 221 Palafox Place Ste 110, Pensacola FL 32502. Telephone: 850-595-3793.

PAM CHILDERS CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Emily Hogg Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That DAY INVESTMENT AND CONSULTING LLC holder of Tax Certificate No. 01050, issued the 1st day of June, A.D., 2018 has filed same in my office and has made application for a tax deed to be issued thereon. Said certificate embraces the following described property in the County of Escambia, State of Florida, to wit: W 100 FT OF S 150 FT OF W 1/2 OF LT 3 S/D OF S 1/2 OF LT 5 PLAT DB 94 P 14 OR 3732 P 565

SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 1 S, RANGE 30 W TAX ACCOUNT NUMBER 030383000 (0624-10)

The assessment of the said property under the said certificate issued was in the name of EDDIE RILEY EST OF

Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described therein will be sold to the highest bidder at public auction at 9:00 A.M. on the first Wednesday in the month of June, which is the 5th day of June 2024.

Dated this 25th day of April 2024.

In accordance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, if you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding you are entitled to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Emily Hogg not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at Escambia County Government Complex, 221 Palafox Place Ste 110, Pensacola FL 32502. Telephone: 850-595-3793.

PAM CHILDERS CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Emily Hogg

Deputy Clerk

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Request for Proposal Notice

ESCAMBIA COUNTY HOUSING

FINANCE AUTHORITY NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY

LOCATED AT 625 OLIVE ROAD, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA

PROPOSAL NO.: ECHFA 2024-01

The Escambia County Housing Finance Authority (hereinafter referred to as the “Authority”) owns certain real property appropriate for development as affordable residential use property. You are advised that the Authority will accept Proposals for the sale and development of the property from qualified developers. . All interested parties are invited and encouraged to submit proposals. The specifications for the proposal may be obtained from the Authority by contacting fran. jones@escambiahfa.com or lisa.bernau@ escambiahfa.com or by telephone at (850) 432-7077 or (800) 388-1970.

All submissions must be in the form described in the specifications and must be received by the Authority by May 21, 2024 no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time). Proposals may be delivered to the Authority’s Office located at 700 South Palafox Street, Suite 310, Pensacola, Florida, 32502. Submittals received after the closing time will be returned unopened. Multiple submittals from the same entity will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. All submittals shall be sealed and marked in the manner prescribed. Responses must be clearly marked as follows:

Proposals for Purchase and Development of Property Located at 625 Olive Road, Pensacola, Florida

Any questions concerning the proposal should be addressed and submitted in writing to:

Fran Jones, Director of Housing Escambia County Housing Finance Authority 700 South Palafox Street, Suite 310 Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 432-7077 fran.jones@escambiahfa.com

The Authority adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations for access to Authority services, programs, and activities. Please call (850) 432-7077 for further information. Requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the event in order to allow the Authority time to provide the requested services. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions, to waive any proposal informalities and to re-advertise for submission when deemed in the best interest of the Authority.

Sandra J.

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