The Summation Weekly December 14, 2022

NEW PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO CREATES SPACE FOR ALL

by Morgan Cole

One local entrepreneur has been working to fill this gap, creating a space of his own, but for others to use.

Pensacola-based photographer Travis Patterson has established a new type of creative workspace in downtown Pensacola, and it’s called Landmark Creative Studio.

As one of the only photography studios in the city, Landmark follows a new national business trend, essentially adopting an AirBnB format, but for photography space. The business model allows local creatives to pay a set rate to have access to the space for an allotted period of time.

Housed in a historic building located at 103 W. Intendencia Street in the heart of downtown Pensacola, Landmark officially opened its doors to the community in September of this year.

As a professional commercial and editorial photographer himself, Landmark Owner and Studio Manager Travis Patterson, knew that establishing a designated studio space for photography in Pensacola would not only benefit his business, but would serve as a valuable asset to many other photographers and creatives in our community.

“I truly believe that Pensacola was in need of a downtown creative workspace that offered both the professionalism of a studio

environment and access to our beautiful business district and vibrant Palafox Street, all within easy walking distance,” Patterson said.

Landmark offers rental space to both members and non-members, with rentals available by the hour as well as by the day. For creatives interested in utilizing the studio space on a more regular basis, Landmark currently offers three membership tiers—Basic, Pro and Combination. All rentals include access to both studio rooms, the client room and all onsite equipment. Patterson also explained that the studio can be booked 24 hours a day and that there are no designated hours of operation when it comes to renting the space.

Although creatives have full private access to the space during rentals, Patterson said that he would be available upon request for any clients wanting him to provide equipment tutorials and review how to operate everything in the space so that they can feel confident while utilizing it.

With inflation on the rise and post-pandemic aftershocks affecting creatives across the country, many are quickly ditching the by-the-hour rental spaces and jumping on to more inclusive membershipbased plans. For decades, competitors have been charging photographers

upwards of $300 per hour to utilize similar studio spaces, discouraging emerging photographers looking to grow their portfolio.

Landmark is unique because of its accessible membership approach and central location to the downtown area. The studio comes equipped with just about anything one could need for conducting a professional photo shoot. Inside, creatives have full access to three professional lighting rigs with radio triggers designed for all major camera systems, a rack of light-shaping tools, more than a dozen backgrounds, light stands, two studio rooms, a vanity and dressing area and a

client room designated for meetings, image reviews or even a waiting area for others while photographing in the main space. “I like to tell people that all they need to bring is their camera,” Patterson said.

Although Landmark primarily serves as a portrait studio, it’s really only limited by your imagination. The space can be utilized for branding and product photoshoots, as well as video productions. The studio recently hosted a crew from CNN/HLN for three days for the filming of an episode that’s part of an ongoing TV series.

“As a commercial, member-based, portrait and product photo studio, Landmark aims to attract professional photographers (and even advanced enthusiasts) in need of an open, reliable, inviting space to bring their clients and team to create impactful work,” Patterson said.

Opening a photography studio in the downtown area was a dream that Patterson had had for more than a decade, so when the opportunity to take over the location became an

option, his dream quickly transformed into a reality.

“In an effort to make the opportunity of studio work space accessible to all of our local creatives, I have worked very hard to keep the most competitive pricing in the Pensacola area,” Patterson explained.

Individuals can learn more about pricing and membership tiers by reaching out to Patterson by email at landmarkcreativestudio@gmail.com or by calling (850) 610-1770.

“I am grateful to be part of our busy and growing downtown district. I hope that Landmark Creative Studio can become a central space for Pensacola creative professionals as well as photography education,” Patterson said.

For more about Landmark Creative Studio, visit landmarkcreativestudio.com or check out @LandmarkCreativeStudio on Facebook and Instagram.

Landmark Creative Owner and Studio Manager, Travis Patterson.

FIRST TWO RED BULBS PLACED ON WREATH DURING “KEEP THE WREATH GREEN”

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, Escambia County Fire Rescue placed two red bulbs on the wreath following two residential structure fires in the morning. The two red bulbs are the first to be placed on the wreath during the 2022 “Keep the Wreath Green” campaign.

At 12:38 a.m., ECFR units E11, E17, L12, BC2, E16 and SQ3 responded to a residential structure fire at the 6300 block of W. Jackson Street. Upon arrival, a small fire was located at the electrical meter along the outside of the home. While ECFR investigated the inside of the home, a smoldering fire was located within the walls of the home. Both fires were quickly extinguished, and there were no injuries or fatalities. ECFR determined the fire was started due to an electrical issue. One occupant has been temporarily displaced until power can be restored to the structure. Due to the displacement, the first red bulb was added to the wreath for 2022.

At 10:05 a.m., ECFR units E17, S2, E11, E1, BC2 and E16 responded to a residential structure fire at the 100 block of Georgia Drive. Upon arrival, smoke was showing the single-story structure where a fire broke out in the kitchen. Due to the quick response from ECFR, smoke and fire damages were limited to the kitchen area. There were no injuries or fatalities. The cause of the fire was cooking-related. The occupants have been temporarily displaced until the damages can be repaired. This residential structure fire resulted in the second red bulb being placed on the wreath.

If your home does not have a working smoke detector, please call Escambia County Fire Rescue at 850-595-HERO (4376) or 850-436-5200 for city of Pensacola residents.

The “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign is a collaborative initiative with the City of Pensacola to

promote fire safety during the month of December. During the monthlong campaign, five-foot wreaths are on display at 21 county fire stations and five city fire stations, as well as Escambia County’s Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building downtown, the Escambia County Public Safety Building and Pensacola City Hall. Each time firefighters respond to a residential fire with damage, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in a residential home. For more tips on how to stay safe during the holiday season, visit MyEscambia.com/KeeptheWreathGreen.

Safety Tips:

Escambia County Fire Rescue encourages everyone to practice fire safety, especially during the holiday season.

Residents are encouraged to follow these safety tips so everyone can have a safe and happy holiday:

• Remember to blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed.

• Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep.

Remember to check the wires of appliances regularly and to replace or repair frayed, damaged cables. Unplug all small electrical appliances, such as irons and toasters when not in use.

• Check smoke detectors regularly to make sure they are working properly.

• Communicate an escape plan to other members of the household in the event of a fire.

For fire safety tips and other updates from Escambia County Fire Rescue, like Escambia County Fire Rescue on Facebook.

DISTRICT 2 COMMISSIONER KOHLER HONORS PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS

During an event at NAS Pensacola on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Wednesday, Dec. 7, Escambia County District 2 Commissioner Mike Kohler honored Pearl Harbor survivors Sergeant Major William Mansfield Braddock, Jr., and Frank Emond. Commissioner Kohler presented proclamations to Sergeant Major Braddock’s family and Mr. Emond.

Sergeant Major Braddock joined the United States Marine Corps in 1940 at 17 and served his country for 17 years. His military career included serving as a drill instructor at Parris Island, S.C.; a second tour in Japan as a member of the 3rd Marine Division; additional time with a reserve unit in Detroit, Mich.; Marine Airwing Service duty in Atsugi, Japan; and Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Va. He survived the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II on Dec. 7, 1941.

Sergeant Major Braddock retired from active duty in October 1967. He began his second career as an Athletic Director at the Naval Technical Training Center, Corry Field, in 1968, where he served until his retirement in 1988. He was an active sportsman and longtime member of the Pineville Sportsmen Club, a coach for the Myrtle Grove Ballpark, and an active member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church. He passed away peacefully at his home in Pensacola on March 16, 2022, at 99 years old.

Frank Emond served in the United States Navy from 1938 to 1968. He spent his career as a musician playing the French horn for the ship’s band and as a band director. Additionally, his

band performed at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York. Mr. Emond was aboard the USS Pennsylvania, preparing to play his French horn when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Mr. Emond recalls that he walked to the conductor’s stand, picked up the baton and directed his band in “Stars and Stripes.”

Mr. Emond was named the oldest conductor by the Guinness Book of World Records after participating in a 2019 Memorial Day concert. He has invested in his community through his musical talents since his retirement in 1968 by leading musical pieces at Gonzalez United Methodist Church and performing with the Pensacola Civic Band. He celebrated his 104th birthday on May 30, 2022.

“What an honor to pay tribute to two incredible heroes,” said Commissioner Kohler. “It’s important that we honor our veterans and remember them for their service. We are blessed to have Frank Emond, one of the last living survivors of Pearl Harbor, with us and give our heartfelt condolences to Sergeant Major Braddock’s family. Celebrating these two men and their contributions to our nation on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is only fitting. Thank you, Sergeant Major Braddock and Mr. Emond, for your service.”

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners honors Sergeant Major William Mansfield Braddock, Jr., and Frank Emond for their contributions to Escambia County and the United States of America.

COUNTY, CITY DESIGNATED AS THE ONLY AMERICAN WORLD WAR II HERITAGE CITY IN FLORIDA

The National Park Service has designated the City of Pensacola and Escambia County as an American World War II Heritage City, honoring the greater Pensacola area’s contributions and critical role in shaping the U.S. home front during World War II.

Only one city from each state or territory can be designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as an American World War II Heritage City, making the City of Pensacola and Escambia County the sole designee for the State of Florida.

“This designation is a testament to Pensacola’s rich history, and it will open the door for new opportunities to promote our history on a statewide and national level,” Mayor D.C. Reeves said. “I look forward to continuing to share our stories as America’s First City, while also looking toward the exciting things to come for Pensacola’s future. Thank you to the staff from the City of Pensacola, Escambia County, and all of our partners who worked hard to achieve this monumental accomplishment for our community.”

“This is a significant event for Escambia County and the City of Pensacola,” said Escambia County District 3 Commissioner and Chairman Lumon May. “It honors the rich history of our area and pays tribute to the men and women who served this great nation in World War II. God bless them and God bless America. I look forward to continuing our work with the City of Pensacola and community partners to share our story throughout the state and nation.”

The application for the American World War II Heritage City was a joint effort by the City of Pensacola and Escambia County, with support from local elected officials, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Gulf Islands National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service), University of West Florida Historic Trust, Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources and veteran-related groups.

The American World War II Heritage Cities Program honors the contributions of local towns, cities, counties and commemorates the stories of the men, women, and children whose bravery and sacrifices shaped the U.S. home front during World War II, and still impact our country today. Only one American World War II Heritage City can be designated in each state or territory. The City of Pensacola and greater Escambia County area played a critical role in this history, contributing to the recognition as an American World War II Heritage City through the program.

Pensacola and Escambia County are now featured on the National Park Service website as an American World War II Heritage City, highlighting the area’s military history during World War II. Historical highlights for Pensacola and Escambia include the most dramatic example of increased military presence in Florida during World War II, along with the largest number of Army Airfields and Naval Air Stations in the state.

DIANA PHILLIPS RECEIVES DECEMBER 2022 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Diana Phillips, Accounting Specialist in the Office of Public Safety Administration, as the December 2022 Employee of the Month. The board recognized Diana’s selection at the Dec. 8, 2022, BCC meeting. Diana began her employment with Escambia County on March 14, 2017. She is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions, including reconciling accounts, processing order requisitions, batch deposits, accounts payables, and processing and approving payroll for Fire Rescue.

Diana also serves as a Spanish interpreter in the billing department for incoming calls and has assisted with the translation of documents, such as “Patient Representative Release” and “Notice of Private Practices” for Emergency Medical Services. She led the Emergency Management preparedness presentation in Spanish for the first time, where she interpreted for Escam-

Time and time again, Diana has proven she is a team player who is reliable, hardworking, and willing to step up and assist colleagues in all accounting duties. Her efforts are greatly appreciated by everyone in her office.

“I am very proud to acknowledge Diana Phillips as the December 2022 Employee of the Month,” said Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. “As an Accounting Specialist, she provides an invaluable service to the Department of Public Safety, Escambia County Fire Rescue and the citizens of Escambia County. This honor is well deserved.”

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners commends and congratulates Diana on her selection as the December 2022 Employee of the Month.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD SEEKS VOLUNTEER

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Value Adjustment Board. The VAB provides for the hearing of all petitions, complaints, appeals and disputes concerning taxable assessment of properties. The term of office is one year.

Escambia residents interested in serving on the Value Adjustment Board are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. Resumes and letters should be submitted via email to boardapply@myescambia.com or by mail to:

Jose Gochez, Program Coordinator

Escambia County Board of County Commissioners

P.O. Box 1591

Pensacola, FL 32502

Please note that resumes submitted for consideration are subject to public records requests and are included in Escambia County Commission meeting information, including the agenda and official meeting minutes.

The Board of County Commissioners’ VAB appointee must meet the following requirements to be eligible to serve: Must own homestead property in Escambia County.

• Cannot be a member or employee of any taxing authority.

• Cannot represent property owners in any administrative or judicial review of property taxes.

The VAB was established in accordance with Section 194.015, Florida Statutes, which was revised on Sept. 1, 2008. The VAB meets for approximately 30-40 minutes twice a year, usually in August and December.

bia County Sheriff Chip Simmons and Emergency Manager Travis Tompkins in efforts to arm residents with information needed in the event of a disaster.

Capitol News

INSURANCE PROPOSALS COULD BRING BIG CHANGES

JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE — With a special legislative session poised to start, the Florida House and Senate late Friday released proposals that would make farreaching changes in the state’s troubled property-insurance system.

The bills (HB 1A and SB 2A) would take steps to reduce litigation costs, move policies out of the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp., offer additional reinsurance to insurers and try to speed up claims.

The bills, which each top 100 pages, appeared nearly identical, indicating that House and Senate Republican leaders have agreed on the major details.

“I believe the goal we all share is for Florida to have a robust property insurance market that offers homeowners the opportunity to shop for insurance that meets their needs and budget,” Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, said in a memo to senators. “We also want to make certain that when damage occurs, claims are paid promptly and fairly, so homeowners do not have to contend with timeconsuming and expensive litigation. SB 2A continues our efforts to focus on fair costs and strong protections for consumers while adding reasonable guardrails for insurance companies against the frivolous litigation and fraudulent claims that drive up rates for everyone.”

The insurance market has faced massive problems during the past two years, with insurers seeking large rate increases and dropping hundreds of thousands of customers because of financial losses. Citizens, which was created as an insurer of last resort, has seen its policy count more than double to 1.13 million.

Among the key proposed changes: — The bills would eliminate requirements that property insurers pay the attorney fees of policyholders who successfully file lawsuits over claims. Insurers have long blamed the requirements for spurring litigation and driving up costs, while plaintiffs’ attorneys argue the elimination would make it financially difficult for policyholders to pursue valid lawsuits.

— The bills would largely eliminate a controversial practice known as “assignment of benefits” for property-insurance claims. In assignment of benefits, policyholders sign over claims to contractors, who ultimately seek payment from insurers. Insurance companies contend that the practice increases lawsuits.

— The bills would seek to push policyholders out of Citizens and into coverage from private carriers. For example, Citizens policyholders would not be able to renew their coverage if they receive policy offers from private insurers that are within 20 percent of the cost of the Citizens premiums. Citizens officials say the state-backed insurer typically charges less than private insurers, creating a disincentive for policyholders to get coverage in the private market.

— The bills would create the Florida Optional Reinsurance Assistance Program, which would make available additional reinsurance to carriers. Reinsurance, which is essentially backup coverage, plays a crucial role in Florida but has become increasingly expensive and difficult to purchase.

— The bills would make a series of changes related to claims, such as shortening a time frame from 90 days to 60 days for insurers to deny or pay claims. Also, the bills would reduce from two years to one year the time for policyholders to provide notices of loss for initial claims and reopened claims.

The special legislative session will start Monday, with one of the noisiest debates likely to focus on attempts to reduce litigation.

“Litigation has caused costs to policyholders and alike to outstrip the premiums that are being paid,” Fred Karlinsky, a prominent insurance lobbyist and attorney with the Greenberg Traurig firm, said Friday night after the bills were released. He added that the bills will “hopefully serve to curb the abuses we have seen proliferate,” while providing balance.

But House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, acknowledged last month that whatever passes during the special session will not quickly lead to lower rates for consumers.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEMBER DIES

RYAN DAILEY NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE — Kent Stermon, a Jacksonville-area businessman and member of the state university system’s Board of Governors, was found dead in an apparent suicide Thursday night, law enforcement officials confirmed on Friday.

Stermon was found “deceased, alone in a locked vehicle” in the parking lot of a post office in Atlantic Beach by a post-office employee, an Atlantic Beach Police Department report said.

“There is no suspected foul play. The investigation is being worked as a suicide,” a news release from the police department said.

According to the report, Stermon had been sought as a missing person by the sheriff’s office shortly before he was found deceased. Stermon apparently took his own life amid an ongoing probe by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

“Mr. Stermon was the subject of an active investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, which began a few weeks prior to his death. This investigation remains ongoing at this time and will continue until its completion,” Sheriff T.K. Waters said in a statement Friday.

Stermon was president and chief operating officer of Total Military Management, a logistics company that enables “Department of Defense qualified transportation service providers to better serve the military marketplace,” according to its website.

A politically connected figure in Northeast Florida, Stermon — who was named “citizen of the year” by the sheriff’s office in 2016 — was part of the host committee for the 2020 Republican National Convention in Jacksonville, which ultimately was called off.

Stermon also was a donor to Gov. Ron DeSantis and served on his transition team in 2018. Stermon contributed a combined $53,250 to DeSantis and his political committee Friends of Ron DeSantis between 2018 and 2022, including a $25,000 contribution to DeSantis’ committee on Nov. 30, 2021.

DeSantis appointed Stermon to the Board of Governors in March 2019. Stermon served as chairman of the board’s Audit and Compliance Committee.

In a statement issued Friday, the board said its members were “deeply saddened” to learn of his death. “For the last three years, Kent has served on this board with distinction. He has been a champion of higher education and student success in Florida and a long-time supporter of the University of North Florida in many ways throughout the years. The Board of Governors sends its heartfelt condolences to Kent’s family during this difficult time,” the statement said.

Stermon also served on the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council. He received various other accolades for his business savvy, including being named “the Ultimate CEO” by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2011, which is highlighted on the Board of Governors website.

JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE — A statewide grand jury this week called for the Legislature to expand a law targeting people who smuggle undocumented immigrants into the state.

The grand jury, impaneled at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis, issued a presentment that described smuggling of undocumented immigrants as an “escalating threat.”

“(We) have concluded that the smuggling of illegal aliens not only endangers Floridians, but also generates huge sums of money for TCOs (transnational criminal organizations) which are used to further a host of criminal activities, notably drug trafficking and human trafficking,” the presentment, posted on the Florida Supreme Court website, said. “Additionally, the illegal aliens being smuggled into and within the state are put into a vulnerable position and are often exploited by criminals. This is particularly troubling when dealing with unaccompanied alien minors.”

The presentment came as lawmakers prepare for the 2023 legislative session, which will start in March, and as controversy continues to swirl about the DeSantis administration’s decision in September to transport migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.

As part of the justification for the migrant flights, DeSantis pointed to a need to protect Floridians from such things as people transporting drugs into the United States.

DeSantis, a potential 2024 presidential candidate who has long criticized federal immigration policies, requested impaneling the grand jury in June. The Supreme Court granted the request, with the grand jury impaneled in the 10th Judicial Circuit, which is made up of Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties.

A presentment is a formal statement, and the grand jury described the recom-

mendations issued Tuesday as a “first” presentment, indicating more could be coming.

The grand jury called for expanding a human-smuggling law that says people commit third-degree felonies if they transport into Florida someone they know or should know is illegally entering the country.

The proposal would expand the law in several ways. For example, it would create a third-degree felony for a person who conceals, “harbors, or shields from detection, or attempts to conceal, harbor, or shield from detection” immigrants who have entered the country illegally.

As another example, violations of the law would be second-degree felonies if the undocumented immigrants are under age 18, according to the proposal.

The presentment said the grand jury heard testimony from Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Bill Gladson, the state attorney in the 5th Judicial Circuit, which is made up of Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter counties.

“While state and local law enforcement agencies have done their best to combat this escalating threat, it is clear that more needs to be done,” the presentment said. “Since the smuggling of illegal aliens into and within Florida involves multiple individuals, TCOs and other criminals, the human smuggling statute must be revised.”

While bills are only starting to be filed for the 2023 legislative session, the Republican-dominated House and Senate and DeSantis have passed a series of measures in recent years targeting illegal immigration.

For instance, lawmakers in 2019 approved a bill that included banning so-called “sanctuary cities” in Florida. Also, during the 2022 session, lawmakers included a $12 million pot of money in the state budget for relocating migrants — a pot that the DeSantis administration tapped for the Martha’s Vineyard flights.

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA STAFF

Workers laid off by Trulieve, Inc., the state’s largest medical-marijuana operator, have filed a potential class-action lawsuit alleging the Tallahassee-based company failed to give adequate notice before letting them go. Trulieve, which operates in nine states including Florida, laid off an unspecified number of workers over the past few weeks at facilities in North Florida, where its grow operations are based. The lawsuit alleges Trulieve failed to comply with the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, which requires advance notice before plant closings or mass layoffs. Tallahassee attorney Tiffany Cruz filed the lawsuit on behalf of Ranjill O’Neil, who worked at the company’s Quincy location. The lawsuit said workers at Trulieve operations in Quincy, Monticello and Midway were laid off. It said federal law requires Trulieve to give employees at least 60 days notice before termination but did not do so. The lawsuit seeks certification as a class action. Trulieve disputed the allegations. Trulieve “has complied with all state and federal laws with

regards to reductions in force,” Tallahassee attorney Glenn Burhans, Jr., a partner in the Stearns Weaver Miller firm, said in a statement Thursday. “Where possible, Trulieve offered impacted employees new positions at the same site or at other sites in the area. Where transfers were not feasible or accepted, employees were offered severance packages,” the statement said. In a separate statement, a Trulieve spokesman attributed the layoffs to a “combination of factors.” The company also was “consolidating redundant positions” after a merger last year, according to the statement. Trulieve said it is “committed to Northwest Florida,” pointing to a new 750,000 square-foot facility in Jefferson County. The cannabis operator employs nearly 9,000 workers across the country and is hiring “for new positions in other areas,” according to the statement. Trulieve in October 2021 finalized a merger with Harvest Health & Recreation Inc., making it the “largest and most profitable” marijuana operator in the nation, a press release announcing the deal said. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages equal to the sum of unpaid wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, accrued holiday pay, accrued vacation pay and other benefits for 60 days following the date of the workers’ termination.

RED STATES, BLUE STATES CHOOSE SIDES ON EDUCATION LAW

JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE — The legal battle over a Florida law that restricts classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation is pitting red states against blue states.

Republican attorneys general of 14 states last week sought approval to file a brief supporting Florida in a fight about the new law. That came after Democratic attorneys general from 15 states and the District of Columbia this summer filed a brief supporting the bill’s challengers.

The law, which drew fierce debate during this year’s legislative session, prevents instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade and requires that such instruction be “age-appropriate … in accordance with state academic standards” in older grades.

Republican lawmakers titled the measure the “Parental Rights in Education” bill. Opponents labeled it the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

The GOP attorneys general last week filed a motion to submit a brief in U.S. district court in Tallahassee. They also attached a copy of the brief, which said “a growing contingent of teachers and school administrators are promoting sexual content to children and encouraging them to hide it from their parents.”

“Parents have a strong interest, and thus the state has a strong duty, in preventing children from being exposed to sexual instruction that is not age appropriate,” the friend-ofthe-court brief said. “The law does not violate anyone’s right to expression or receive information, does not discriminate and is not unconstitutionally vague.”

But the Democratic attorneys general in August pointed to issues such as speech rights.

“In short, Florida’s extreme approach implies the absence of a legitimate pedagogical purpose, rendering its restrictions on speech and targeting of a minority highly suspect,” the brief said. “And (the 15) states’ experiences show that reasonable policies are available that include LGBTQ people, foster free speech, and accommodate parents. Florida’s turn, instead, to restricting speech and targeting a minority supplies additional evidence of the act’s unconstitutionality.”

The filings came in a case that includes as plaintiffs two students in Miami-Dade County and Manatee County schools, two lesbian couples with children in Miami-Dade

County schools, a woman with children in Orange County schools and two teachers in Broward County and Pasco County schools. The defendants are the State Board of Education, the Florida Department of Education and the school boards in Broward, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Orange and Pasco counties.

The plaintiffs filed a revised version of the lawsuit Oct. 27 after U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor dismissed an earlier version. The state and school boards in late November filed renewed motions to dismiss the case. A separate challenge to the law is pending in federal court in Orlando.

Opponents of the law (HB 1557) have argued it is discriminatory and violates speech rights. Also, the revised lawsuit filed in Tallahassee cited an Oct. 19 decision by the State Board of Education to approve a rule that could lead to teachers losing their licenses for violating the law.

“The intended impact of this law is apparent,” the lawsuit said. “It seeks to undo the equal inclusion of LGBTQ people and issues in Florida’s schools and to impede policies requiring equal treatment and support of LGBTQ students. Presented with vague prohibitions under the threat of litigation, schools and educators have been and will be chilled from discussing or even referencing LGBTQ people, and LGBTQ students have been and will be stigmatized, ostracized, and denied the educational opportunities that their non-LGBTQ peers receive.”

But Florida Republicans and the GOP attorneys general say the state can determine what is taught in classrooms.

“Florida’s HB 1557 fits well within the collection of state laws that regulate primary education curriculum by imposing restraints on what teachers can say,” the attorneys general brief said. “Indeed, many states have laws that go a great deal further in regulating what teachers may (or must) say in the classroom.”

The brief was spearheaded by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and was joined by attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.

The brief this summer was filed by attorneys general from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York and Oregon, along with the District of Columbia.

House that he expects the session to be finished by 6 p.m. Wednesday. The biggest issue will center on identical bills (HB 1-A and SB 2-A) that would make wide-ranging insurance changes. Also, lawmakers will consider bills (HB 3-A and SB 4-A) that would provide

LAWMAKER RESIGNS AFTER INDICTMENT

RYAN DAILEY NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE — State Rep. Joe Harding resigned his House seat Thursday after being charged with fraudulently obtaining coronavirus-related business loans.

Harding, R-Ocala, submitted his resignation a day after the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida announced a grand-jury indictment on charges of wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements.

In a prepared statement Thursday, Harding said he could not comment on the details of the case.

“There will be a time when I can tell my story in detail, and I will,” he said in the statement. “For now, let me reassure my constituents and the taxpayers that I repaid every penny of the loan I obtained, and I have done my best to cooperate fully with all authorities.”

Harding, 35, was first elected to the House in 2020 and ran unopposed this year in Marion County’s House District 24. After the indictment was announced Wednesday, House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, removed Harding from committee assignments.

Renner issued a brief statement Thursday that alluded to a special legislative session starting Monday.

“After further consultation with Representative Harding, I understand and respect his decision to submit his resignation. Any questions about his case should be directed to his legal counsel,” Renner said. “The Florida House remains focused on next week’s all-important special session on property insurance, hurricane recovery and toll relief.”

The 12-page indictment said Harding “made false and fraudulent representations” in applications to the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. The allegations involve actions between December 2020 and March 2021.

Harding made an initial court appearance Wednesday and was released on a $10,000 bond, court records show. A trial is scheduled Jan. 11 in Gainesville.

The indictment said Harding “obtained and attempted to obtain” more than $150,000 from the SBA through a scheme that involved making false representations in loan documents under the names of dormant businesses,

Harding is alleged to have misrepresented the number of employees and

GAS PRICES DOWN AS HOLIDAY TRAVEL NEARS

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The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Florida was down to $3.15 on Monday, and motorists could see more relief as they travel for the holidays. The $3.15 average was down from $3.57 a month ago, according to the AAA auto club. AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said

gross revenues for two businesses, The Vak Shak Inc. and Harding Farms LLC. Harding also “falsely represented that these business entities were active businesses during 2019 and 2020 when in fact they were not,” the indictment said.

Also, around the same time he submitted the loan applications, Harding is accused of creating bank accounts for the businesses and subsequently directing the SBA to deposit money into the accounts.

Harding was indicted on two counts each of wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements. Wire fraud carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison; money laundering carries a maximum penalty of 10 years; and making false statements carries a maximum penalty of five years.

The indictment drew heavy media attention, as Harding was the sponsor of a controversial education bill during the 2022 legislative session that, in part, prohibits classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades. Gov. Ron DeSantis in March signed the bill, which critics derided as the “don’t say gay” bill.

Harding, who listed a $456,564 net worth at the end of 2021 in a financialdisclosure form filed with the state, referred to the controversy about the bill in his resignation letter. He and other supporters gave the bill the title, “Parental Rights in Education.”

“During the 2022 legislative cycle, when I was under incredible heat regarding my defense of Florida’s parents and families, many were frustrated that I didn’t respond to every critic in the media. I didn’t respond to every critic because the critics were not my constituents,” Harding wrote. “Florida’s families were, and in this instance, they still are.”

Harding also wrote that he is stepping down to avoid “distractions” that would take away from his legislative duties.

“When I decided to run in in 2019 for the Florida House, I did so for two simple reasons: I love people, and I love Florida. Today, I am resigning from my position for the same two reasons: I love people, and I love Florida. I believe in Floridians and want what is best for them, and I believe their leaders need not be encumbered by distractions that are mine alone,” the resignation letter said.

Republicans came out of the Nov. 8 elections with an 85-35 majority in the House. Harding’s seat will need to be filled in a special election.

area, at $3.32 a gallon, and the Gainesville area, at $3.31 a gallon. “Economic recession concerns have kept downward pressure on the global fuel market, causing crude oil prices to plummet, dragging gas prices down with them,” Jenkins said. Meanwhile, AAA projected 6.3 million Floridians will travel 50 miles or more for the end-of-year holidays. “Americans are spending more on travel than any other time in the past two years,” Debbie Haas, AAA vice president of travel, said in a statement. “The good news is the cost for a holiday road trip will be less expensive

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Legals

Notice of Sale

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished and mailed to:

William Earl Nowlin 102 Katie Road Molino, FL 32577

Paul Jermone Nowlin 3061 Chance Road, Lot B Molino, Florida 32577

Emil Joseph Nowlin 9629 Mapleleaf Drive #10 Pensacola, FL 32514

Legals

WILLIAM EARL NOWLIN, EMIL JOSEPH NOWLIN, PAUL JEROME NOWLIN, STEVEN BLAINE NOWLIN, ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST HARRY LANGEDALE NOWLIN, DOFIN ALLEN FRITTS, ROBERT WAYNE FRITTS, SUSAN J. SMITH A/K/A SUSAN J. BERRY, UNKNOWN TENANT #1, UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendants.

CASE NO. 2022 CA 000452

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PAM CHILDERS, Clerk of the above-named Court, will on the 10th day of January, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., CST at www.escambia.realforeclose.com in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described real property situate in the County of Escambia, State of Florida, to-wit:

Exhibit A to the Mortgage made on February 20, 2009, by Jane C. Nowling, an unremarried widow (“Borrower”) to Genworth Financial Home Equity Access, Inc., formerly known as Liberty Reverse Mortgage, Inc. (“Lender”). The Property is located in the county of Escambia, state of Florida, described as follows:

Description of Property

Parcel “B”

Commencing at a concrete monument marking the Southwest corner of Section 5, Township 2 North, Range 31 West, Escambia County, Florida; thence Easterly along the South line of said Section for a distance of 986.90 feet to the Point of Beginning. Thence continue Easterly along South line of said Section for a distance of 328.92 feet to a point that is 5.54 feet West of the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section; thence Northerly deflecting 89 degrees 39’47” left for a distance of 1324.41 feet to the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section; thence Westerly along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 deflecting 90 degrees 21’10” left for a distance of 328.93 feet; thence Southerly deflecting 89 degrees 38’50” left for a distance of 1324.30 feet to the Point of Beginning. All lying and being in Section 5, Township 2 North, Range 31 West, Escambia County, Florida.

Together with and subject to a perpetual easement for Ingress and Egress as described in Official Records Book 600 at page 898 of the Public Records of Escambia County, Florida. pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in a case pending in said Court, the style of which is listed above.

At the time of sale, the successful high bidder, other than the plaintiff, shall post with the Clerk a deposit equal to five percent (5%) of the final bid. The balance of the final bid shall be paid to the Clerk within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. The successful high bid shall be exclusive of the Clerk’s registry fee and documentary stamps on the Certificate of Title. In the event of a third party successful bid, the third party successful bidder shall pay, in addition to the bid amount, the Clerk’s registry fee and any and all documentary stamps on the Certificate of Title. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale (if any), other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

Please contact:

Court Administration, ADA Liaison Escambia County 190 Governmental Center, 5th Floor Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 595-4400, Fax (850) 595-0360 ADA.Escambia@flcourts1.gov

at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Dated this 8th day of December, 2022. HARPER LAW, P.A. LOUIS E. HARPER III bo@harperlawpa.com Florida Bar No. 97318 2107 Airport Blvd Pensacola, FL 32504

Secondary service address stacie@harperlawpa.com (850) 435-4435 (850) 435-4436 fax Attorney for Plaintiff

Steven Blaine Nowlin 601 Fairground Road Molino, FL 32577

Dofin Allen Fritts 3081 Four Star Farm Road Molino, Florida 32577

Susan Berry a/k/a Susan Smith 11505 Chemstrand Road Pensacola, FL 32514

via U.S. Mail, postage pre-paid, this 8th day of December, 2022; and to Richard H. Turner, III, the Guardian and Attorney Ad Litem, Whibbs Stone Barnett, P.A., 801 W. Romana Street, Unit C Pensacola, Florida 32502, Richard@ whibbslaw.com and Hillary@whibbslaw.com, via the Florida e-filing portal, this 5th day of December, 2022.

LOUIS E. HARPER III 2WR12/14-12/21NOS

Notice of Foreclosure Sale IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Notice to Creditors IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF DOROTHY MAE

WARREN Deceased.

File No. 2022-CP-455 Division

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of DOROTHY MAE WARREN, deceased, whose date of death was March 26, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 6865 Caroline Street, Milton, FL 32570. The names and addresses of the Co-Personal Representatives and the CoPersonal Representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

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

The date of first publication of this notice is December 14, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative ARTICE L. McGRAW, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 112267 ArticeLMcGraw@articelmcgraw.com 917 North Twelfth Avenue Pensacola, Florida 32501 (850) 438-4036

Rheala McPadden Personal Representative: 2WR12/14-12/21NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: THE ESTATE OF YOSHIE NISHIOKA BECK, Deceased.

File No.: 2022 CP 001900 Division: “U”

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of YOSHIE NISHIOKA BECK, deceased, whose date of death was September 26, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is: 190 Governmental Center, 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.

Signed on this 5 day of July, 2022.

Charles P. Hoskin, Esq. Fla. Bar No. 364401

EMMANUEL SHEPPARD AND CONDON 30 South Spring Street Pensacola, FL 32502

Telephone: (850) 433-6581

Telecopier: (850) 434-7163 E-mail: choskin@esclaw.com adk@esclaw.com

Attorneys for Personal Representative

Jenet Whitman Personal Representative 13831 Ivanpah Road Apple Valley, CA 92307 2WR12/7-12/14NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN MOULTON, Deceased.

File No.: 2022 CP 000442 Division: D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of PATRICIA ANN MOULTON, deceased, whose date of death was July 30, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for SANTA ROSA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 6865 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida 32570. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

BOB O. BASORE and GREGORY R. BASORE, Defendants.

CASE NO.: 2021 CA 002170

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Notice is hereby given that Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, shall sell the following described property situated in Escambia County, Florida:

Lot 37, Block H, Russell Bayou at Innerarity Island, Phase II, a subdivision of a portion of Section 15, Township 3 South, Range 32 West, Escambia County, Florida, according to plat recorded in Plat Book 17, Page 22 and 22A of the public records of said County.

including the structures and improvements located thereon, if any, at a public sale on the 1ST day of February, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. (Central Standard Time), or as soon thereafter as the sale may proceed, to the highest bidder or bidders for cash, except as set forth hereinafter, at www.escambia. realforeclose.com, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, and the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in a case pending in said court, the style of which is RUSSELL BAYOU HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. a Florida not for profit corporation v. BOB O. BASORE and GREGORY R. BASORE, the case number of which is 2021 CA 002170.

In accordance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Courthouse not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at (850) 595-4130.

ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

Date: November 30, 2022.

/s/ John “Jay” A. Fraiser, Jr. John “Jay” A. Fraiser, Jr. Florida Bar No. 110741 Moorhead Law Group 127 Palafox Place, Suite 200 Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 696-1888 (850) 477-0982 (Fax) jfraiser@moorheadlaw.com CAGroup@moorhead.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff 2WR12/7-12/14NOS

Kerry Anne Schultz, Esquire Schultz Law Group, P.L.L.C. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 563188 2779 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 Telephone: (850) 754-1600 E-Mail: kaschultz@schultzlawgrp.com

RONALD WARREN, Co-Personal Representative 5365 Harmony Lane Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

SYLVIA DAVIS, Co-Personal Representative 1824 Saint Mary Drive Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563 2WR12/14-12/21NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: The Estate of Mildred Irene Berry Deceased Case No.: 2022 CP 001863 Division:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Mildred Irene Berry, deceased, is pending in the Circuit Court in and for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32501. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice 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 DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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

ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of the first publication of this Notice is on December 14, 2022

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 December 14 , 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative: JOHN P. KUDER Florida Bar No. 119443 Sellers Skievaski Kuder & Smith LLP 331 E. Romana Street Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 434-3111 kuder.j@pensacolalawgroup.com bleiler.s@pensacolalawgroup.com

Personal Representative: BETTY H. TIMMS 522 Fort Pickens Road Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 2WR12--/14-12/21NTC

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

IN RE: ESTATE OF ROD NGUYEN STANLEY, a/k/a ROD N. STANLEY, a/k/a ROD STANLEY, Deceased.

File No. 2022 CP 000334 Division

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of ROD NGUYEN STANLEY, a/k/a ROD N. STANLEY, a/k/a ROD STANLEY, deceased, whose date of death was June 16, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 6865 Caroline Street, Milton, FL 32570. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

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

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

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: December 7, 2022

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 December 7, 2022.

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/ Jennifer Lee Adams JENNIFER LEE ADAMS 825 Bayshore Drive Unit 407 Pensacola, Florida 32507 2WR12/7-12/14NTC

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of FAITH GOLDSMITH, deceased, whose date of death was September 14, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 6865 Caroline Street, Milton, FL 32570. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against 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.

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

BELTWAY CAPITAL LLC NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLEY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF WESTERN RUN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

RUSSELL BAYOU HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida notfor-profit corporation, Plaintiff, v.

PUBLIC NOTICES

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 December 7, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative: DAN STEWART Florida Bar Number 319392 4519 Hwy. 90,Pace, FL 32571-2043 Telephone: (850) 994-4887; Fax: (850) 994-4541

Personal Representative: BEN C. MOYER, SR. 2WR12/7-12/14NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE

DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF Eugene A. Poe Deceased.

File No. 2022-CP-203 Division D

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Eugene A. Poe, deceased, whose date of death was March 9, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 6865 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida 32570-0472. 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 December 14, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Locklin, Jr. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar No. 243167 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones, P.A. 4557 Chumuckla Highway Pace, Florida 32571

Telephone: (850) 995-1102 E-Mail Address: jlocklin@ljslawfirm.com

Personal Representative: Vickie Lea Whitlock 6979 Harvest Way Milton, FL 32570 2WR12/14-12/21NTC

IN

IN RE: ESTATE OF GREGORY ALAN PITTMAN Deceased.

File No. 2022 CP 562

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of GREGORY ALAN PITTMAN, deceased, whose date of death was on or about August 6, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Santa Rosa County Courthouse, P.O. Box 472, Milton, Florida 32572. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the 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 SO FILED 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 December 7, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative: MICHAEL GIBSON Florida Bar No. 831239 GIBSON & JARVIS, P.A. 5412 Highway 90 Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-8885 Facsimile: (850) 995-9799 mike.gibson@gibsonandjarvis.com

Personal Representatives: JOHN THOMAS PITTMAN 80 Walnut Ridge Court Covington, GA 30014 2WR12/7-12/14NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF SANDRA ANN TAUS A/K/A SANDRA A. TAUS A/K/A SANDRA SWAN TAUS A/K/A SANDRA S. TAUS A/K/A SANDRA A. SWAN Deceased.

File No. 2022 CP 001915 Division “T”

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Sandra Ann Taus a/k/a Sandra A. Taus a/k/a Sandra Swan Taus a/k/a Sandra S. Taus a/k/a Sandra A. Swan, deceased, whose date of death was September 21, 2022, 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.

The date of first publication of this notice is December 14, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Louis A. “Trip” Maygarden, III, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 59291 Moorhead Law Group 127 S. Palafox Pl., Ste 200, Pensacola, FL 32502 Phone: (850) 202-8522 Fax: (850) 477-0982

E-Mail: tmaygarden@moorheadlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: eservice@moorheadlaw.com

Personal Representative: Leslie Ann Sullivan 10307 Nightwind Circle Cantonment, Florida 32533 2WR12/14-12/21NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE

DIVISION

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 December 7, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Jason R. Mosley Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No.: 386650 4655 Woodbine Road Pace, FL 32571 Telephone: (850) 696-1196 jmosley@mosleyestatelaw.com

Personal Representative: Cefice Jenkins, Jr. 2WR12/7-12/14NTC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL TRAVIS THOMPSON a/k/a MICHAEL T. THOMPSON Deceased.

File No. 2022 CP 001469 Division Probate

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Michael Travis Thompson, deceased, whose date of death was August 14, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 Governmental Center, 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 December 14, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Raymond B. Palmer Email Address: ray@rplegal.com Florida Bar No. 42171 Palmer Law Firm 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Suite 41 Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561

Personal Representative: Michael Thomas Thompson 4640 Pilgrim Trial Molino, Florida 32577 2WR12/14-12/21NTC

Notice of Action

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

LOT 2, BLOCK 11 OF OLIVE MANOR, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 7, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

TOGETHER with all easements, right-ofway(s), strips and gores of land, vaults, streets, ways, alleys, and passages, sewer rights, water rights and powers, minerals, flowers, shrubs, trees, and other emblements now or hereafter located on the land or under or above the same or any part or parcel thereof and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenance, reversions and remainders, whatsoever, in any way belonging, relating or appertaining to the Premises or any part thereof.

You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Megan F. Fry, the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 13010, Pensacola, FL 32591-3010, within 30 days after the first publication of this Notice in The Summation Weekly, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

DATED on December 5, 2022.

PAM CHILDERS As Clerk of the Court (Seal of the Court)

BY: Beth Phelps Deputy Clerk

2WR12/14-12/21NOA

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

GLEN M. WARNER and FLORENCE B. WARNER, Plaintiffs, vs.

BRENDA KICSAK; JANITA C. BISCHOFF; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, AND ASSIGNEES OF JOAN C. RUSSELL, DECEASED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST ANY OF THE UNKNOWN PARTIES; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, AND ASSIGNEES OF JUNE J. COY, DECEASED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST ANY OF THE UNKNOWN PARTIES Defendants.

Case No. 2022 CA 001801

NOTICE OF ACTION TO:THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES AND OTHER ASSIGNEES OF JOAN C. RUSSELL, DECEASED, AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES AND OTHER ASSIGNEES OF JUNE J. COY, DECEASED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST ANY OF THE UNKNOWN PARTIES:

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet and confirm title to the following real property located in Escambia County, Florida, has been filed against you:

Together with Dry Storage Unit 11, Lost Key Marina Dry Storage Condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 6442, Page 973, Public Records of Escambia County, Florida.

Property Appraiser’s Parcel Identification # 243831-1200-000-011

File No.: 2022 CP 1552 Division: U

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Ovetter Watson Jenkins, deceased, whose date of death was July 7, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32501. 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.

PENSACOLA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC., Plaintiff, v.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, AND CREDITORS OF MARY LOUISE SINGLETON and all other persons claiming by, through, under, or against any of the unknown parties; KENNETH HUGHEN; and CITY OF PENSACOLA, a municipality chartered in the State of Florida, Defendants.

Case No.: 2022 CA 002187

AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, AND CREDITORS OF MARY LOUISE SINGETON, and all other persons claiming by, through, under, or against any of the unknown parties:

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclosure a mortgage on the following real property located in Escambia County, Florida, has been filed against you:

You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Megan F. Fry, the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 13010, Pensacola, FL 32591-3010, within 30 days after the first publication of this Notice in The Summation Weekly, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

DATED on November 15, 2022.

PAM CHILDERS As Clerk of the Court (Seal of the Court) By: Beth Phelps Deputy Clerk 4WR11/23-12/14NOA

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