Ormond Beach Observer 12-07-23

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Do we need a new police station?

Ormond to seek a consultant to prepare $200,000 needs analysis for joint EOC, police department. PAGE 2A

Moratorium halts ‘truck terminal’ Volusia County rejects application for 874 Hull Road.

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Volusia County extends hours of operation for construction in unincorporated areas.

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MOURNING A LOSS

Ormond Beach Police officer Michael Bakaysa dies at 54.

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THE FINAL BEAM

AdventHealth Daytona Beach celebrates milestone moments for medical office building, surgery center.

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Bring it home, Bucs After defeating Vanguard in the Class 3S semifinals, the Buccaneers will face St. Augustine on Dec. 7 for the title. PAGE 5B

‘DEATH ON WHEELS’

WWE Hall of Famer sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for fatal DUI crash.

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RUN, ORMOND RUN

Members of the Ormond Beach Triathlon Club members run, bike and swim at speedway in Clash Endurance Daytona.

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CHRISTMAS PARADE

Don’t miss the 32nd annual Home for the Holidays Parade, themed “A Groovy Christmas,” on Saturday, Dec. 9.

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Photo by Michele Meyers

Buccaneer Khamani Robinson breaks free of the pack and rushes for a 32-yard touchdown as Zamaryon McCray-Farmer chases after him.

Believe in the magic The Casements Guild’s annual Christmas Gala brings holiday cheer.

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Hometown builders Lohman family celebrates topping off ceremony for new luxury townhomes on the beachside.

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INDEX

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Charlie Davila checks out the presents underneath the tree during The Casements Guild’s 45th annual Christmas Gala on Friday, Dec. 1.

Ormond bookstore Fern and Fable moves to the downtown.

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023

CITY WATCH

City pursues study to relocate police station

JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

Moratorium stops application for 874 Hull Road

Volusia County received a conceptual site plan application for a “truck terminal” at 874 Hull Road on Monday, City Manager George Recktenwald said during his closing comments for the Dec. 5 County Council meeting.

“They were notified immediately that the county cannot accept and process a conceptual site plan due to the pending doctrine,” Recktenwald said.

On Nov. 21, the County Council directed staff to enact a nine-month moratorium on areas zoned heavy industrial as it reviews the zoning district. This comes after significant citizen outcry surrounding a proposed fuel farm by Belvedere Terminals at the Hull Road property.

Recktenwald also reported to the council on Dec. 5 that Belvedere had reached out inquiring about alternate sites along the rail line — from southern Flagler County to northern Brevard County.

Additionally, at the Dec. 5 Ormond Beach City Commission meeting, commissioners unanimously voted to delete the city’s I-2 “Heavy Industrial” zoning district.

The city of Ormond Beach could soon explore what a new emergency operations center and joint police station could look like.

On Tuesday, Dec. 5, the City Commission voted 4-1 to seek a consultant to complete a space needs analysis for an EOC and “public safety complex,” a priority identified by the City Commission at its Jan. 31 meeting. Commissioner Travis Sargent, who pulled the item from the meeting’s consent agenda, voted against.

Sargent said he was concerned about the estimated cost of the analysis — $200,000 — and that he wasn’t keen on moving the police station from its spot in the downtown.

“We did a needs analysis for 56 N. Beach St. I think we paid $60,000 and that ended up getting tabled,” Sargent said, referencing the feasibility study done on the former Union Church property that is now a parking lot.

Commissioners initially were in favor of waiting to send the item out for bid until January, thinking they could discuss it further during a Strategic Planning workshop, but City Manager Joyce Shanahan said those workshops are held every other year.

At this year’s Strategic Planning Workshop, a new police department and EOC located on the west side of town was the top priority in the public safety category, gaining support from four commissioners.

In June, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the city’s request for $1.45 million to construct the new EOC and police station, a development estimated to cost about $51 million. Shanahan said this could have been because the city didn’t have a study to support its request. It could have also been because the city received over $9.5 million in legislative funding for

Park vandalized with antisemitic, racist symbols The bathrooms and a table near the playground at Andy Romano Beachfront Park were vandalized with hate speech against Black people, antisemitic symbols and pornographic drawings, according to a police report.

Police were flagged down by the park’s employees at 8:10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4. and shown the obscene graffiti on the table. The employees told the reporting officer that they had found similar writings and drawings in the bathrooms, but had already wiped them off.

Bid for new roof on Pilgrims Rest Church accepted File photo by Brian McMillan

The police station at 170 W. Granada Blvd. was last remodeled in 2001.

other projects, she added.

“Most of the time, they want us to have some skin in the game — show that we’ve done a study or we have design work, or something like that,” she said. “Then you’re more apt to get funding.”

Two residents spoke against pursuing a study at the meeting, one of whom was former commissioner Jeff Boyle who said that, while identified as a priority for the commission, the relocation of the police station is not a priority for the general public.

“It’s a $50 million decision and we’ve had little or no public input into it,” Boyle said.

As for the EOC, he said the city spent $100,000 retrofitting an RV as a mobile command center 20 years ago. That mobile command center is out of service.

“This is a costly proposal based on questionable reasoning,” Boyle said.

Mayor Bill Partington has been in favor of looking into a new EOC and police station for the last few years. He referenced stories of first responders sleeping in tight quarters during emergencies and the lack of facilities available to them. Currently, the city’s EOC is based out of the fire station at 189 S. Nova Road.

“I just feel like our employees deserve better — our police, our fire and Public Works folks deserve to have the best that we can give them,” Partington said.

The item will go back before the commission once a bid is received for approval.

The city has budgeted over $2.9 million for the planning, design and permitting for a new facility.

“I am hopeful that today’s outcome will ease the pain inflicted upon the victim’s family and friends.”

The Ormond Beach City Commission approved on Tuesday, Dec. 5, a $70,748.02 maximum bid from a Daytona Beach-based contractor to replace the roof for the historic Pilgrims Rest Church.

The 1877 church, located at Bailey Riverbridge Gardens, will get a new cedar shake roof by Paul Culver Construction. This bid is over $80,000 cheaper than the bid rejected in October for the project. The church’s roof was damaged due to Hurricane Ian. FEMA will reimburse the city for 95% of the repair costs. The city anticipates to contribute $2,254.98.

City approves funding for MainStreet

The commission also approved $70,000 in funds for Ormond MainStreet.

The funds are slated to help support business growth, the development of an arts district and bring in events.

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Ormond Beach Police Chief Jesse Godfrey on sentencing of former pro-wrestler who killed a 75-year-old man in a drunk driving crash last year. See Page 11A

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Cupola at Oceanside celebrated a topping off ceremony.

Back in business Lohman family celebrates topping off ceremony for Ormond Beach luxury townhomes.

Ty and Lowell Lohman smile during the topping off ceremony.

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JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

In 1887, Ormond Beach pioneers John Anderson and Joseph Price built the Ormond Hotel, topping it off with its signature cupola.

Now, 136 years later, a second cupola, paying tribute to the original, has been unveiled.

The Lohman family celebrated a topping off ceremony for its luxury townhome development at 100 N. Halifax Drive, called The Cupola at Oceanside, on Thursday, Nov. 30.

Local philanthropist Nancy Lohman said it was her family’s privilege and honor to recognize the history of Ormond Beach with their development.

“Nearly 150 years later and we’re still celebrating the fact that Ormond Beach has remained for many, many years, our sparkling city by the sea,” Lohman said. “It’s just our pleasure to continue to treasure our city and it’s our hope that you feel that we brought another beautiful gemstone to our city.”

The Lohmans — Nancy, husband Lowell, son Ty and daughter-in-law Tovah — broke ground on their gated townhome development in 2021. The Cupola at Oceanside is composed of 12 luxury two-story units all over 3,200 square feet built by Bomar Construction Inc. Each of the units offers three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a two- or three-car garage. Five have already been sold.

According to the Daytona Beach News Journal, the remaining units cost $925,000 each.

The Lohmans purchased the

“Nearly 150 years later and we’re still celebrating the fact that Ormond Beach has remained for many, many years, our sparkling city by the sea. It’s just our pleasure to continue to treasure our city and it’s our hope that you feel that we brought another beautiful gemstone to our city.”

Len Marinaccio, owner of Bomar Construction

Tim and Vanessa Curtis are among The Cupola at Oceanside’s first residents. Tim Curtis is the coowner of Houligan’s.

property at 100 N. Halifax Drive for $800,000 in May 2021 from its original developer, Ed Schwarz, who had been working on developing the property for a few years. The Lohmans were on their way back from a wedding in Jacksonville when they started talking about how they missed being in business as a family — the family owned Lohman Funeral Homes until 2012.

When asked by her family what she was looking to do, Nancy Lohman said she wanted to do an “A-plus project.” And she had her eye on Schwarz’s townhome development.

“I was your biggest cheerleader and now I see it,” she told Schwarz at the ceremony. “And I know how right you were with this design.”

Len Marinaccio, owner of Bomar Construction, said that the family business aspect was an important aspect of the project.

“One of the things that we all talked about in the beginning how much they wanted to work together to create a great project, and we’re just incredibly honored to be able to be a

Buzzy Porter, of Realty Pros Assured, speaks during the topping off ceremony.

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Realty Pros Assured co-owner Bill Navarra and his wife Tammy Navarra (left), and City Commissioners Harold Briley and Travis Sargent listen to speakers.

Nancy Lohman smiles as attendees approach her during the topping off ceremony for The Cupola at Oceanside.

part of it,” Marinaccio said.

The Cupola at Oceanside marks the first multifamily residential development constructed on the beachside in more than 25 years.

Mayor Bill Partington said he was excited about the development when Schwarz proposed it to the City Commission in 2017. The property formerly housed a church. “[The project] made so much sense and it checked off so many boxes in what you consider to be smart growth — the concepts of smart growth,” Partington said. “...

But then when the Lohmans took it over, it just turned into a fantastic project because I knew that they were going to do everything first class and incorporate the history of the area into this project.”

On smart growth, Partington said the infill development fosters walkability to the downtown, creates a sense of place, directs development toward existing public facilities and promotes a compact building design.

Partington also stressed the synergy of the area, with the townhome’s proximity to the newly renovated Ormond Memorial Arts Museum, The Casements and Oceanside Country Club.

“This is not sprawl,” Partington said. “This is not growth that’s occurring at our borders and taking down new land. This is exactly what we want as a city — Projects that don’t have huge impacts but create exceptional opportunities for new residents who live in them.”

Buzzy Porter, of Realty Pros Assured, thanked the Lohmans for trusting the real estate company to sell the units.

“If you’ve seen Nancy in the last two years, this has been her baby,” Porter said.

Bill Zirkelbach, of Seacoast Bank, said that, when they began the project, issues such as supply chain shortages and the pandemic were still prevalent. The Lohmans soldiered on.

“The Lohmans still had the vision to move forward with this project when many people were pulling back and being very conservative,” he said.

The Cupola at Oceanside has “been a dream come true” for the family, Nancy Lohman said.

Lowell Lohman looked at all the attendees during the ceremony and said it was “unbelievable” to see how many people came out in support.

He recalled that day the family drove to the wedding, and his son’s words on the way back home.

“He said, ‘I have never seen Nancy this excited about a project,’” he recalled.

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Construction hours extended in Volusia

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An Ormond Beach Police officer died on Friday, Dec. 1, after suffering a medical incident during training two weeks ago, the city of Ormond Beach and police department announced.

Officer Michael Bakaysa worked for OBPD for over 27 years. Ormond Beach Police Chief Jesse Godfrey in a phone call with the Observer said it was a huge loss for the department. Bakaysa was 54.

“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of not just a colleague, but a friend, a mentor, and a hero in our community,” a statement on both the city and OBPD’s Facebook page read. “Officer Bakaysa’s commitment to serving and protecting the people of Ormond Beach was unwavering, and his absence leaves a void that cannot be filled. We extend our deepest sympathies to Officer Bakay-

sa’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Your loss is immeasurable, and we stand with you in grief.”

A service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Daytona Beach Drive-in Christian Church, located at 3140 S. Atlantic Ave. in Daytona Beach Shores. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ormond Beach Police Cadet program in Bakaysa’s name are welcome.

Checks may be made out to the Ormond Beach Police Cadets, at the attention of Capt. DW Smith, and mailed to the police station at 170 W. Granda Blvd., Ormond Beach, FL, 32175.

Prior to his service, a local law enforcement procession will take place, beginning eastbound on Granada Boulevard from Nova Road and through the downtown district between 12:45 p.m. and 1 p.m. The procession will travel southbound on South Atlantic Avenue through Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach and Daytona Beach Shores.

OBPD asked the community on its Facebook page to pay its respects to Bakaysa during the procession.

Construction may start daily at 6 a.m. and conclude by 9 p.m. in unincorporated areas of the county.

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The Volusia County Council has established new hours of operation for construction activities — ones that start before sunrise and conclude after sunset, seven days a week.

Construction will now be permitted to start daily at 6 a.m. and conclude by 9 p.m. in unincorporated areas of the county, regardless of weekends or holidays, following a 5-2 vote to amend the county code of ordinances on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The change was suggested by County Councilman Danny Robins at a council meeting in October. Robins said the council has been working toward eliminating “burdensome regulations” to encourage economic development in Volusia County.

“We claim to work for the people,” Robins said. “But yet, we regulate how the people can work. ... I think by adopting this, it’s going to send a clear message that we want to work in this county.”

Prior to the change, construction work in unincorporated areas of the county was allowed between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Cities have their own regulations on construction hours.

In the city of Ormond Beach, construction is allowed between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.

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County Council Chair Jeff Brower and Troy Kent voted against, as both believed the long construction work days would negatively impact the quality of life of nearby residents.

“We have this as a community standard to protect the quality of life — the same reason we have some zoning restrictions in neighborhoods,” Brower said.

Kent questioned the reason for the change, saying that no residents had approached him and asked for a change of construction operating hours. He said he believed the issue came up due to construction of new phases of Halifax Plantation near Ormond Beach, where the developer had some issues with the work start time.

“I received some emails with some videos on them — time stamped — and I’ve got to tell you, I would not want to live next to that,” Kent said.

“Not for a month. Not for a day.”

Robins argued that if the change was being proposed for a city or a specific neighborhood, then he would agree that the hours could negatively impact residents. But, the unincorporated areas of Volusia — such as Ormondby-the-Sea — are mostly build-out.

Ormond Beach resident Carla Shook spoke at the meeting and said that she and her neighbor have filed hundreds of complaints regarding construction in Halifax Plantation.

“A construction site is directly behind my house and I have heard noise in the very early hours for 10 months straight,” Shook said. “Imagine living near a site where you’re woken up as early as 4:43 a.m. several days a week.”

County Councilman Jake Johansson said that the county’s restrictions on noise weren’t being changed — and that was the root of citizen complaints regarding longer construction hours.

“Sixty decibels is 60 decibels and it can be a little bit bothersome, but that’s what our ordinance says,” Johansson said.

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Halifax Health — Center for Women and Infant Health hosted its fourth annual PrematuriTea Party on Nov. 17, which was World Prematurity Day. The event was held to shed light on premature births and the importance of specialized care, according to a press release.

Tanya Wolfe, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit manager at Halifax Health, emphasized the importance of the hospital’s Betty Jane France NICU. “Our commitment to providing this care is a team effort, and we take pride in being a trusted destination for families facing these challenging circumstances,” she said.

Halifax Health also offers specialized programs like the OB Emergency Department and the OB Hospitalist Program, which aim to ensure that expectant mothers receive immediate attention and the highest level of care in any situation, the press release states. In addition, Halifax Health recently completed the implementation of a Kangaroo Care program, a practice involving continuous skin-to-skin contact between infants and parents.

The PreMaturiTea event also serves as an opportunity for NICU doctors, nurses, volunteers, support staff and families, to reconnect and share their NICU experiences.

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Chabad to Response to hatred? Kindness, says Palm Coast rabbi present ‘Mega Chanukah’ in Ormond Beach Q +A LEVI EZAGUI, RABBI

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anukkah is set to begin Dec. 7 — three weeks after three Flagler Beach businesses were victims of antisemitic vandalism. How does the rabbi of the Chabad Jewish Center of Palm Coast respond?

I spoke with Rabbi Levi Ezagui recently for an episode of “Faith in Flagler,” which aired Dec. 3 on Flagler Broadcasting. What follows is an edited transcript of a portion of our conversation.

How do you find peace in a contentious world, a world that includes hateful vandalism?

Firstly, I want to take the opportunity to thank Matt Doughney, the Flagler Beach chief of police. He told me he’s doing everything he can to make sure whoever did that will be accounted for. And so we really do appreciate that.

The Jewish community has been through a lot. And we are not afraid.

We are proud Jews; we always will be proud Jews. We bring kindness.

We bring love. How do we fight negativity? By lighting a light. Every year, we put up a menorah at the Veterans Park, in Flagler Beach. And we’re going to put it up again this year, right there, to show the world, the community, that we don’t get thrown down like that. We’re proud Jewish people. There’s going to be some crazies out there — that’s just what it is. And we’re not going to let this stop who we are, and what we believe in, and our faith in God. How people respond to negativity says a lot.

I’ll tell you more about negativity.

When God created the world, the first time there was negativity and death in the world was when Adam and Eve’s son, Qayin [Hebrew for Cain] killed Havel [Abel], right?

They didn’t know what to do: How do we deal with death?

The Midrash, which is a commentary on the Torah, says that a raven came and said, “I’ll teach

Adam and Eve what to do,” and he and buried another raven, which was dead. And Adam learned from that. That’s what you’re supposed to do: Bury your dead. And it’s not so much about the burying. The greatest kindness you could do for someone is something where they can’t say thank you.

So right in the beginning of creation, God taught us this idea of love and kindness. Ravens in their nature aren’t kind animals.

But they went against their nature to show love. And that’s what we do. We’re going to show kindness.

We’re going to be a brighter light.

And everybody has this ability to do that. It’s how God created the world. Kindness trumps hate.

‘This Chanukah celebration embodies the spirit of miracles and unity,’ Rabbi Asher Farkash said. The community is invited.

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Rabbi Levi Ezagui, of the Chabad Jewish Center of Palm Coast, was interviewed for the Dec. 3 episode of “Faith in Flagler,” which airs 9 a.m. Sundays on 94.9 FM WNZF, or streaming at flaglerbroadcasting.com.

kept on going for eight nights.

What does that story and Hanukkah mean to you?

We do have to be firm. Torah was given on Mount Sinai. They say, “Why was it on Mount Sinai, a mountain? It should have been in a valley, if it’s trying to show humbleness.” Once in a while, you’ve got to be firm; you’ve got to have a backbone, but you have to be humble.

As I grew up, I loved Hanukkah.

How could you not? Eight days of presents! But the actual spirituality of it — that’s very relevant today, more than ever. It shows how a little army fought and won. You put in that effort, you put that light in, and God will mirror that and make a miracle. We also have an annual Hanukkah event in European Village, in Palm Coast.

Hanukkah begins Dec. 7 this year, and it dates back to 200 BCE, when Jewish freedom fighters reclaimed the temple in Jerusalem. They wanted to read the Torah, so they lit a candle, and there was only enough oil for one night. Instead, it miraculously

Yes, I went to it a couple of years ago, and I noticed there was a little bit of trouble getting the candle lit in the wind, and it just kind of struck me like, “We’re trying so hard to have this spiritual moment, we’re all in the right place at the right time, and

We’re all prone to want to fight back or get revenge. How do we overcome that?

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yet, these practical things get in the way.” What do you make of that?

I love the analogy. Yes, there are roadblocks in life. But we always have to have trust and faith in God. And we have to understand that he is the arranger. God has a plan.

If God knows everything, and he loves us so much, then why doesn’t he help us see into the future avoid some of these problems?

I wish it was so simple. HaShem [God] wants our effort. He wants us to work. The more effort we put in, God will mirror it.

Visit flaglerbroadcasting.com / podcasts/faith-in-flagler to listen to the episode.

Chabad of Greater Daytona Beach will host a Chanukah celebration on Sunday, Dec. 10.

The event will run from 3-7 p.m. at its synagogue, located at 1079 W. Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach.

The festivities will include rock climbing, bungee jumping, an obstacle course, mini train ride, petting zoo and personalized caricature artwork, according to a press release.

There will also be an LED and fire show at 5:30 p.m. and a live concert in solidarity with Israel, featuring Jewish singer Shuky Sadon.

In addition, the event will feature an outdoor menorah lighting ceremony, a glow dance party and food

by Gili’s Kitchen.

Rabbi Asher Farkash extends an invitation to everyone in the community, emphasizing that “this Chanukah celebration embodies the spirit of miracles and unity,” the press release states.

“Chanukah is a time of miracles, and together, let’s create an unforgettable celebration filled with joy and solidarity,” Farkash said.

The event is open to the public.

For more information about this event and to RSVP, contact the office at 386-672-9300, ext. 100, or register online at chabaddaytona. org/chanukah23.

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023

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ANTS ON FIRE 1:31 a.m. — First block of Ridgewood Avenue, Ormond Beach Fire. A police officer responded to a call for backup after a fire was reported in a neighborhood. When the officer arrived, she saw that the brush fire had been partially extinguished, and a fellow officer was holding a fire extinguisher, according to a police report.

An Ormond Beach resident whose property was impacted by the fire was speaking to other law enforcement officers on the scene and said that her neighbor often burns things in his yard.

Police spoke with the neighbor, a 69-year-old man, who said he had set fire to some wood because it had ants, but that he had put it out before going to bed at around 10 p.m. The man told police he always sets fires in his yard to get rid of “unwanted brush,” the report states.

Police told the man that it was against city ordinances to set fires in his yard and that the city’s neighborhood improvement would be notified. “Oh, they are going to have a field day,” the man told the reporting officer.

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HE BIT WHAT? 3:19 p.m. — 100 block of Wilmette Avenue, Ormond Beach Animal bite. A 65-year-old Ormond Beach man notified the health department that a dog chewed off part of his

right toe while he was sleeping.

The man, who has a medical condition that causes numbness in his feet, reported that he couldn’t feel the bite until he woke up, according to a police incident report.

Police made multiple attempts to speak with the man — including phone calls, voicemails, and visits to his home, where they left written messages — but aside from one voicemail received, they were unable to contact him.

parked her own car. She happened to park near the suspect, and that’s when the suspect flashed the gun.

The suspect then immediately pulled out of the spot she had just parked in and left. Sheriff’s Office deputies found and arrested the suspect as she was returning to the store parking lot. The handgun, found in the suspect’s purse, was not loaded, according to the report.

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PARKING WARS 10:33 a.m. — 100 block of Cypress Point Parkway, Palm Coast Aggravated assault. Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Daytona Beach woman after she allegedly flashed her handgun at another driver who honked at her in a busy parking lot.

The suspect was backing her Ford Fusion into a parking spot when the car behind her honked at her, according to the suspect’s arrest report.

The suspect continued backing up, and the other car — unable to reverse because of traffic — honked again.

The driver of the second car told a Sheriff’s Office deputy she was finally able to back her car up so that the Ford Fusion could park without hitting her, and then

CAUGHT WET-HANDED 8:09 a.m. — 1300 block of North Ocean Shore Boulevard, Flagler Beach Trespass, theft of utilities.

An Oregon man was arrested when police caught him using the outdoor shower at someone else’s home.

The police department received a call early in the morning about an unknown man walking through people’s property, according to the suspect’s arrest report.

A police officer found the man as he was showering, and the homeowner told police that she did not know the man nor did she give him permission to use the outdoor shower.

Once the utility bill comes in, the man will be charged for the amount of water he used, according to the report.

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The Flagler County government has filed for mediation in a lawsuit brought against the county by the government of Ormond Beach about an easement in Hunter’s Ridge.

“Hopefully, we can resolve this without both publics — both publics — paying the freight for litigation,” Flagler County Attorney Al Hadeed told the County Commission on Dec. 4 as he explained the latest developments in the case.

Ormond filed suit against Flagler County and Hunter’s Ridge developer U.S. Capital Alliance on Oct. 27,

were no controls to keep people out,” he said.

But the county faced a catch-22, Hadeed said: Ormond said the county needed to get the easement from the city of Ormond Beach, but the city of Ormond Beach didn’t own the land when the county needed the access easement.

So the county got the easement from the developer, the then-owner. If the county had waited to get an easement from the city government, Hadeed said, the county still wouldn’t have access to its own conservation parcel today.

Hadeed said that Flagler County had notified Ormond Beach about the access easement.

“While it may have seemed to them that it was a snub of some sort, it wasn’t. We had to do it by necessity, and we notified them, and it was very public,” he said.

48-year-old pastor sentenced for molesting boy A 48-year-old pastor has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to child molestation charges.

Alphonso Joseph was arrested in July 2022 and charged with lewd and lascivious battery of a child between the ages of 12 and 16.

A Flagler County judge sentenced Joseph to five years in prison and 10

BIZ BUZZ ADVENTHEALTH MARKS MILESTONE FOR SURGERY CENTER

AdventHealth Daytona Beach recently celebrated significant milestones in the construction of its medical office building and ambulatory surgery center, installing the final beam of construction, signed by team members, and hosting a tour of the building, according to a news release from AdventHealth.

“We are excited about this collaboration with two of the leading independent physician groups in our area and know this will become a destination center for cardiovascular and surgical care,” said David Weis, president and CEO of AdventHealth Daytona Beach.

The three-story, 60,000-squarefoot AdventHealth Surgery Center Daytona Beach is located on the AdventHealth Daytona Beach campus at 301 Memorial Medical Parkway and will be home to an array of medical specialties, including cardiac care, general surgery, orthopedics, women’s care, imaging, ENT, plastic surgery and more.

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Residents complain of rising noise at Flagler airport, ask for ban on touch-and-go operations Two people who live near the Flagler Executive Airport are asking the county government to restrict operations at the airport to decrease noise from low-flying flights and touch-and-go traffic.

An attorney representing the two locals sent the county attorney’s office a Nov. 6 letter demanding that the airport ban touch-and-go operations, raise approach elevations over the Quail Hollow and Seminole Woods neighborhoods to greater than 500 feet and create an effective plan to make sure the new rules are followed, with a hotline for residents to report violations.

The residents, Gina Weiss and Ray Stevens, live in Quail Hollow and Seminole Woods.

“The noise, fumes, and vibrations have reached unbearable levels to the local residents, effectively ousting them from their homes and curtilage,” states the letter, written by GrayRobinson attorney Nick Dancaescu. “... The operations permitted by the County at the Airport are effectively taking our clients’ property, amongst others. This needs to cease.”

The letter adds that touch-and-go maneuvers are of particular concern and that FlightAware flight tracking data show that one flight performed “upwards of eight low passes/touchand-gos” over those neighborhoods in the time the letter was composed.

It states that property ownership includes airspace rights and that frequent low-level flights over private property “can constitute a taking within the meaning of the Fifth

Amendment.”

Citing the airport’s own regulations, the letter says that the airport’s operational restrictions require that anyone landing at or taking off from the airport comply with federal noise requirements or the airport’s noise requirements — whichever is more restrictive.

“Despite these requirements, it is clear the Airport is turning a blind eye to the operations and noise levels being created by its tenants,” it states. “It is clear from the evidence submitted by our clients that altitude and noise levels far exceed these levels.”

As of Dec. 4, the county had not responded to the letter, according to the county attorney’s office. Airport Director Roy Sieger had not replied to a request for comment as of the Observer’s print time.

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“These recent milestones are not just about the building; it is a commitment to advancing health care in our community,” said Dr. Dinesh Arab of Cardiology Physicians Group, who serves as director of interventional cardiology at AdventHealth Daytona Beach. “We are shaping the future of cardiology in Daytona Beach.”

Construction on the $45.7-million building began in February 2023. It is expected to open in the spring of 2024.

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saying that the developer’s granting of a 60-foot-wide road easement to Flagler County violated the Hunter’s Ridge development agreement.

The dirt road on that easement passes through 200-300 acres of land in Ormond Beach that is owned by the developer.

That land should have been conveyed from the developer to the city government for conservation under the terms of the Hunter’s Ridge development agreement, but never was, according to the Ormond Beach city government.

Hadeed said Flagler County wanted the easement so it could access 2,000 acres of Flagler County conservation land for management work and fight illegal incursions. There is no other access to that property.

“We were facing problems of illegal logging, illegal hunting, removal of dirt from the area, uncontrolled access to the area, because there

years of sex offender probation on Nov. 29, according to a press release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

FCSO deputies were investigating a noise complaint when they caught Joseph performing oral sex on a 15-year-old boy in the backseat of Joseph’s Toyota Camry at the Matanzas Woods Golf Course, according to Joseph’s arrest report.

Joseph met the teen on the gay dating app Grindr, according to the report.

Joseph’s Facebook page, at the time of his arrest, described himself as “Overseer Alphonso Joseph” and featured photos of him in clerical robes, according to previous reporting from the Observer.

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Forget me not seven, but soon, I have her scarfing 20, 40. “You’re gonna eat lightning and crrrap thunder!” I bark as she dunks wieners into water then shoves them down her gullet. Sixty.

Seventy. Only a matter of time now before we kick that smug Joey Chestnut off his cholesterol-ridden horse.

But the reality was way less fun.

Rebecca was gone for the summer and, new enough to parenting to still have hope, I was determined to broaden Charlotte’s diet beyond yogurt and “squeezy” pouches of baby food. So, I made a plan: one bite of something new each day.

“Listen,” Helene scolded. “When I was a little girl, my mother forced me to eat tomatoes, and I—” “Projectile vomited everywhere,” I finished her sentence. “Oh, I’ve heard the tales.”

Everybody had.

She repeated the story anytime tomatoes, trying things or mothers came up, and her repetition of it was one of many signs to Rebecca that something was “off” with her mom. Then things got worse. Then undeniable.

Then the family started touring memory-care facilities.

Before the dementia, Helene was a force — assertive, independent, a Manhattan working woman who once interviewed Billy Joel before he got famous (another one of her greatest-hit stories). In a way, she’s still that person today.

“Can she stand on her own?” a nurse asked the family, during intake.

“I can stand,” Helene fired back.

“And punch someone.” And the nurse nodded as if all she heard was, “Standing is my specialty!”

Maybe the worst part about Alzheimer’s is how it makes those afflicted with it unaware of when they say something hilarious.

“I birthed you,” Helene tells Rebecca often and always out of nowhere, in the same tone that a child shows off a new page from her coloring book. She has no sense of irony, either, when she asks for a cup of coffee, only to dump it down the drain immediately after I hand her the mug. She doesn’t even have the decency to drop a one-liner first, either — something savage, like, “Oh, didn’t I tell you? I like my coffee like I like my men: strong and …” (starts pouring) “… TOTALLY WASTED, SUCKKAA!” Then, like waking from a bad dream, her fog will lift in sudden sparks of recognition.

“I am your mother,” she announced to Rebecca on the

bleachers of Charlotte’s last basketball game, delivering the line as if she were sharing a secret, blowing the lid off of classified intel — the climax at the end of every episode of “Maury.”

“Yep,” Rebecca nodded, flashing me a frown. Then she leaned in to look deeply into her mother’s eyes: “I am your daughter.” And they both laughed, although for different reasons.

Once Helene looked away, though, the Etch A Sketch of her mind shook away the shapes again.

“She’s right there,” John snapped, pointing to Rebecca, their firstborn.

This time, Helene eyed her child with suspicion.

“You’re not Rebecca,” she muttered. “You’re ... you.”

When the bleachers cleared, we made our way outside, but Helene sputtered in the crowd, so Rebecca grabbed her hand. They walked the rest of the way like that: a mother and a daughter with fingers intertwined, just like they used to when they had their whole lives ahead of them.

From afar, you might have seen their silhouettes: neither lost or leading or leaving the other. Just two travelers pressed against the sunset, bound together on their way to somewhere else.

Mike Cavaliere is the author of The Humorist: Adventures in Adulting & Horror Movies, available now.

five public hearings to oppose the overdevelopment plan?

Does Florida’s newly enacted Community Planning Act preempt local government power to approve or reject development applications?

Will this eliminate public hearings?

While the new statute is designed to protect development property rights, does it equally protect adjacent property rights?

Can Ormond Beach land use codes and policies still protect the neighborhood character, safe traffic flow, and the inherent property rights of 550 homeowners in Tomoka Oaks, 990 homeowners in

The Trails, and all the homeowners in neighboring Talaquah, Escondido Condos, and Tomoka Oakwood North Condos?

After less than three years of ownership, do corporate property rights take legal precedence over the rights of adjacent homeowners who have owned their properties for more than 60 years?

Would Tomoka Reserve developer property rights be satisfied if the city allowed, as it did in 2006, a 122-unit townhouse development in the center of the golf course property, with the surrounding golf course footprint preserved in

perpetuity?

Did a 75-day study by the Planning Board and a 42-day review by the City Commission deny the Tomoka Reserve golf course developers, as they claim, opportunity for “meaningful” negotiations?

If the Tomoka Reserve golf course redevelopment plan legally meets all Ormond Beach standards, why did the applicants find it necessary to recently hire a Ponte Vedra attorney to claim the city’s land use decisions violate Florida property rights statutes?

Has this attorney considered case law precedent, established in the

Lisa Lewis was recognized with ElderSource’s 2023 Delores Barr Weaver Elder Advocate Award during the agency’s annual “A Night with the Stars” fundraiser in Jacksonville on Nov. 15.

Lewis, a former vice president of case managed services with the council, retired this year, according to a press release. The Delores Barr Weaver Elder Advocate Award is presented to individuals who, like the award’s namesake, have shown a similar passion for giving and being devoted advocates for seniors.

The fundraiser, presented by Florida Community Care, celebrates individuals working in the aging industry who have excelled in their jobs and demonstrated compassion for the seniors they serve.

Proceeds support ElderSource’s Senior to Senior Fund, which provides assistance to older adults experiencing unexpected financial crises.

The fund is supported by a grant from the Jim Moran Foundation.

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Attendees participated in up to three sessions, all led by the founder of Charitable Solutions, Bryan Clontz.

Acclimating to a loved one’s Alzheimer’s forces a Palm Coast family to reassess their roles — and forces this columnist to consider a life in competitive hot dog eating.

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“I have a bone to pick with you,” my mother-in-law, Helene, hissed at me. This was four years ago, back when she still had her faculties.

“Oh boy….” I braced for impact.

“What’d I do this time?”

She leaned on the counter and scowled. “Hot dogs.” She pointed a finger. “I hear you’re forcing Charlotte to eat hot dogs.”

I chuckled at the implication, the fantasy of me and my then-7year-old stepdaughter in an empty boxing gym after hours: her sat in front of a platter of franks piled high, and me in sweats, screaming, “MORE! MORE!” In my mind, it’s a “Rocky”-level training montage.

At first, Char could only eat six or

LETTERS More Tomoka Oaks golf course questions Dear Editor: If the City Commission said 272 homes on the former Tomoka Oaks golf course were too many, why is the developer now asserting a right to build 317 homes?

Why are they calling any significant reduction of homes “an exercise in futility”? Was it a futile exercise when hundreds of residents turned out in historic numbers at

YOUR TOWN DAR CHAPTER TO HOST WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA EVENT For the past seven years, the Capt.

James Ormond Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution has hosted an annual Wreaths Across America event in Ormond Beach. This year is no exception.

The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Hillside Cemetery, located at 143 Seaton Trail. The chapter wishes for all 245 veteran headstones at the cemetery to receive a live balsam wreath. As of Monday, Dec. 4, 213 wreaths have been sponsored.

Wreaths Across America aims to help people “remember the fallen, honor those that serve and their families, and teach the next generation about the value of freedom,” according to its mission statement.

The event began in 1992 in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. Last year, 3,702 locations nationwide hosted a Wreaths Across America event, distributing over 2.7 million wreaths, according to a press release. For more information about the local event, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Fl0645.

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UNITED WAY HOSTS FINANCIAL SYMPOSIUM The Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties cohosted a financial symposium with the Estate Planning Council of the Fun Coast on Nov. 14.

“One of the most valuable aspects of the financial symposium is the opportunity for our community to convene and explore pertinent subjects, all while earning the essential credits required by professional advisors,” a press release stated.

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OMAM TO HOST ‘HANDBELLS FOR THE HOLIDAYS’ EVENT

Bank of America chose Halifax Urban Ministries as the 2023 Neighborhood Champion awardee for its work advancing economic mobility and building up underserved neighborhoods in East Central Florida, a press release announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

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the program, HUM will receive the opportunity to participate in virtual leadership training delivered by experts in the nonprofit sector on topics like human capital management, increasing financial sustainability and storytelling, and a $50,000 grant over two years.

This funding will support the nonprofit’s Bridge of Hope Mobile Pantry that delivers hot meals to over 200 homeless individuals every day, 365 days of the year.

“We are so excited to receive this grant from Bank of America to help Halifax Urban Ministries to expand our food distribution addressing food insecurity in the 31114 zip code,” HUM Executive Director Buck James said.

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The Ormond Memorial Art Museum is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with handbell music in the gardens.

The “Handbells for the Holidays” event will be held 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 21. The St. James Ringers, a volunteer ensemble from St. James Episcopal Church, will play holiday songs in the garden gazebo, according to a press release. Admission is free and guests are encouraged to walk the gardens and enjoy the music.

The museum will offer hot tea and coffee as well as a holiday cardmaking activity until 3 p.m. All art supplies will be provided. The cards will be delivered by the museum staff to local nursing homes. All ages are welcome.

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The Kennedy Family, of Ormond Beach, were selected as Ormond Memorial Art Museum’s featured family from the museum’s Dec. 1 Free Family Art Night event.

The Kennedy Family said in a statement to OMAM that they were looking for something fun to do as a family, as they try to explore a

The Kennedy Family, of Ormond Beach, is OMAM’s featured art night family.

different place or try something new every weekend. While they had been to the museum before, they had only recently heard of the art night events.

“We began the evening exploring the gardens,” the family’s statement read. “The boys love to see the turtles and explore the trails.

At 5:30 (p.m.) we began decorating our holiday owls to take home that with us. Mrs. Linda King, a very pleasant woman who hosts these events guided us and provided all

the resources, making for a fantastic family outing. The boys absolutely loved it. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you Mrs. King for a great experience.”

The museum’s Family Art Night takes place from 5:30-7 p.m. on most first Fridays of the month. All art supplies are provided, and the program is sponsored in part by the Women United Volusia Chapter.

The next program is scheduled for Jan. 5.

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Yanelis Domenech said she learned to cook from her grandmother.

“I like cooking. I can cook anything,” she said.

Even if someone comes in wanting something off the Cuban menu — like grits or pancakes — she will make it, she said.

The Domenechs are both from Cuba — from the mountains, not Havana, and their food reflects that, they said.

“Comida criolla,” Alberto Domenech called it — country-style Cuban food.

Yanelis Domenech said she likes to make Cuban food the way she learned to cook it for other people to try.

“It’s my food, the way I make it,” she said. “Sometimes people say, ‘Oh, it’s not a real Cuban sandwich,’ but it’s my way. For 18 years, I make it the same way.”

Alberto Domenech said he has lived in Bunnell for almost 20 years, and he’s glad to be able to bring Cuban cuisine and culture to the community.

“I believe Bunnell needs some little change,” he said. “This is why we’re here, you know — [to] bring the culture: Cuban sandwich, Cuban coffee. It’s good that people from Bunnell have something new.”

About a year later than expected, and with a new franchise owner, a Tijuana Flats restaurant will open at 5890 State Road 100, Suite 103, in Palm Coast.

Franchise owner Joe Jeffries said his group is targeting a soft opening Dec. 26 for the Tex Mex restaurant.

“We’ve got the equipment all in place. We’ve got a bunch of contractors in here right now working with electrical,” Jeffries said earlier this week. “... There has been a lot of delays, a lot of hiccups. But it’s coming along now.”

One of the delays was a change of ownership groups, Jeffries said. Jeffries’ group also owns the Tijuana Flats franchise in North DeLand and has territorial rights in Ormond Beach and New Smyrna Beach.

The restaurant is located at the corner of State Road 100 and Town Center Boulevard, just south of the Hilton Garden Inn. The plaza’s parking lot connects to the Hilton Garden Inn and to Panera Bread to the west.

Tijuana Flats is known for building community connections. Jeffries said his group has begun doing that in Palm Coast.

“We like to immerse ourselves in the community,” he said. “That’s one thing that we really we strive for, to connect with the schools, the churches, the hospitals. Two of my managers are on site right now, starting that process. It’s a really neat community here in Palm Coast.

So we’re excited to see how we’ll do.

We think we’ll do really well.”

Local organizers of the Palm Coast Songwriters Festival have announced a May 2024 lineup of more than 40 hit songwriters with more than 150 No. 1 hits to their credit.

The festival helps raise money for Gold Star Mentors, The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia and the Daytona State College Foundation.

Single-day (reserved and general admission) tickets are now available for purchase and are selling quickly.

Only 40 four-day passes are still available, along with single-day tickets.

The lineup will include Deana Carter, Darryl Worley, Jeffrey Steele, Matraca Berg and Casey Beathard as well as many other great singers and songwriters.

Berg is a recent recipient of the BMI Icon Award, and Beathard was recently inducted into the NSAI Hall of Fame.

Steele and Berg are also NSAI Hall of Fame members. Carter and Worley are known for their careers as successful touring artists as well as their songwriting talent.

National radio personality Shawn Parr will be returning next year as emcee. His syndicated radio show, “Backstage Country,” is broadcast on over 80 radio stations across the country.

For schedule information and to buy tickets, visit the Palm Coast Songwriters Festival website at palmcoastsongwritersfestival.com.

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Alberto Domenech, owner of the Latino Market in Palm Coast, was leasing the Bull Creek Fish Camp restaurant building when Flagler County decided in January to tear the building down.

The county said the building was irreparably damaged by floodwater from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022. So when the owner of the Happy Chef in Bunnell decided to sell the restaurant over the summer, Domenech snapped it up to open Domenech Corner Cuban Restaurant, he said.

“I really appreciate the community. Everybody supports me over here; it’s great,” he said.

Now Domenech owns the building at 508 N. State Street (also known as U.S. 1) next to the bright green Cricket Wireless store.

Eventually, Domenech said, he wants the restaurant to open earlier and close later, but for now it is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday through Friday, closed on Saturdays.

The restaurant is still in its softopening phase, he said, but he plans to have a grand opening around the holidays.

Domenech Corner serves fresh, authentic Cuban food, he said.

Domenech’s wife, Yanelis, is the primary chef at Domenech Corner and will run the restaurant’s day-today business, Domenech said.

Domenech said he opened the restaurant for Yanelis, who loves to cook and has cooked professionally since 2005. The two have been together since 2007, and she has worked with him the entire time, he said.

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Participating merchants make donations through this program, named Givebacks, Dine to Donate, and Shop to Give. Givebacks allows anyone to score donations for their child’s school or favorite cause while dining at participating local restaurants and shopping online at thousands of retailers.

Givebacks for Education aims to help Volusia County schools and nonprofits earn over $100,000 by the end of 2024.

To celebrate the holidays and the success of the campaign’s launch in Ormond Beach, Givebacks for Education restaurant partners will donate 15% starting Friday, Dec. 8, and ending at midnight, Dec. 10.

“We couldn’t be more excited about the Givebacks for Education campaign,” said Dillon Kalkhurst, Givebacks founding team member and Ormond Beach resident. “Since our September kickoff, our schools have signed up over a thousand supporters we call ‘backers.’ As a token of our appreciation for our Givebacks schools and backers, we are boosting donations around the Ormond Beach Christmas parade to 15%, three times the standard 5%. Families can dine in or take out from any of our caring restaurant partners before or after the parade. We even decided to add in Friday and Sunday and make it a Holiday Weekend of Giving.”

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Parkview transforms living nativity The church’s annual drive-through living nativity is now a walkthrough event.

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The annual live nativity scene at Palm Coast’s Parkview Church will be a walk-through event this year.

This is the church’s 14th year featuring a living nativity scene, but in past years participants would drive their cars through the different scenes. The nativity was canceled in 2022 because of construction on Parkview’s new auditorium building.

The walk-through experience will tell the same story of Jesus Christ’s birth, but in a completely new way, Parkview Communication Director Cassandra Hartman said.

“Even somebody who has been coming to the living nativity for the past 12 or 14 years — they’ll want to come again, because it’s going to be very different than what they may have experienced in the past,” she said.

The nativity will be shown from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 13-16.

The past drive-thru events have drawn around 300 cars a night on the low end, so Parkview added a fourth night to accommodate more people, Hartman said.

Participants will park at the Indian Trails Sports Complex, and tractor-drawn hayrides will take people to the church.

Hartman said there will be an alternate mode of transportation to the church for those with difficulties.

The story begins at the gates of Jerusalem.

The walk-through will feature over 100 live cast mem-

bers who act out scenes while a pre-recorded, looped script narrates the story.

“They’ll be in a fully immersive experience — like they’re in Bible times walking through the marketplace,” Hartman said.

Parkview will also have a petting zoo and a café area with complimentary cocoa and cookies.

Hartman said attendees will also be able to purchase Sweet Melissa’s Homemade Ice Cream and food from Chickfil-A. At the end of the nativity, after the café area, Parkview has set up what Hartman called “a prayer walk.” The church is reusing banners with scriptures about Christ’s birth, death and resurrection as the final element of the walk-through nativity, she said.

“You can take some time to reflect and read them, pray through them and just get excited about the reason for Christmas,” Hartman said.

Executive Pastor Derek Overton said the nativity started as a four-scene, oneminute drive-through event.

“And then this year, we’re super excited because it’s an actual event,” he said. So here we are 14 years later reinventing ourselves again.”

Overton said the experience will be more immersive than a drive-through experience could be.

People will feel like they are walking through the gates of Jerusalem, he said.

“I think it will be a very family-friendly thing,” he said. “...There aren’t a whole lot of go to places for the whole family [for Christmas in Palm Coast].”

The change is in part out of necessity — Parkview is constructing a new, 17,200 square-foot, 700-person

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Rayna Dunlop’s Fern and Fable bookstore is now located at 51 W. Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach.

auditorium building to fit its growing congregation, and construction makes it impossible to host a drive-through event, Hartman said.

“We’re running at max capacity on almost all four services most weekends,” she said. “So we’re very excited to have a larger facility to where we are not packed in like sardines.”

Construction began in November 2022, the building will be ready for the congregation by early to mid-February, Overton said.

Renovations will then immediately begin on the old auditorium building, which will be remodeled for the church’s family ministry events and should be ready by early summer 2024, he said.

Hartman said the team has worked to create a high-quality living nativity event that they are all proud of, similar to something that might be seen at Disney.

“Because we have a greater message, our quality needed to at least be on par with that kind of production,” she said.

Fern and Fable moves to downtown Thanks to community support, Rayna Dunlop was able to move her bookstore to a larger space on Granada.

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When Ormond Beach resident Rayna Dunlop opened her bookstore in August, she had no idea she would set up shop in the downtown just three months later.

As of Friday, Dec. 1, Dunlop’s bookstore, Fern and Fable, has moved to 51 W. Granada Blvd. from its previous location at Palm Plaza.

“It was such a joy and a perfect space to get started and learn,” Dunlop said. “We were nervous and unsure of how the community would respond, and everyone blew us away. We were bursting at

the seams.”

Storytimes were being held outside the bookstore in the parking lot. Fern and Fable’s book club had grown too large to be held in-house. In the back of her mind, Dunlop said, she knew that first space was temporary, but she didn’t think she would be moving quite so quickly.

But it’s been an exciting change, she said.

“The way that our community has shown us their support really allowed us and provided us the opportunity to get here,” Dunlop said.

About a month after opening Fern and Fable, she was driving through downtown to get coffee when she saw a sign advertising that the space at 51 W. Granada Blvd. — located between the Grind and the Chiumento Law office — was available for rent. It all worked out from there, she said, adding that the move has been a whirlwind.

“We were trying to figure out when we would move in, and I was like, ‘Oh, we’ll get in there in the New Year,’” Dunlop said. “My husband was like, ‘We can do this before the holidays.’ So we did it.

Our family rallied and got it together.”

With 1,200 square feet to work with — four times the size of her last shop — Dunlop, a mom of three, said she always had a running list of things she wanted to bring in to her bookstore: More nonfiction, more seating areas, toys for the kid’s section.

Now, she can.

“I was a young mom walking up and down downtown Granada — the library, getting coffee and spending my days with my little people right in this hub,” Dunlop said.

“I’m really excited for us to be another piece of that puzzle for families.”

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Jessica DeFord is principal of the year; Sara Novak is assistant principal of the year.

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Belle Terre Elementary School Principal Jessica DeFord has been named Flagler Schools’ Principal of the Year, and Matanzas High School’s Sara Novak is the Assistant Principal of the Year.

DeFord has been with Flagler Schools since 2013. She was appointed a vice principal at BTES in 2016. She became principal in 2020 following a six-month term as interim principal.

DeFord received her bachelor of arts in elementary education and teaching from Saint Leo University in 2001.

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A former pro wrestler who caused a fatal three-car crash in Ormond Beach in 2022 was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison on Monday, Nov. 27.

WWE Hall of Famer Tamara Sytch, 50, was sentenced to 17.6 years in prison followed by eight years of probation, according to a press release.

Sytch pleaded no contest in August to driving without a license with death, DUI manslaughter, four counts of DUI with damage to person and two counts of DUI with damage to property.

“I am hopeful that today’s outcome will ease the pain inflicted upon the victim’s family and friends,” Ormond Beach Police Chief Jesse Godfrey said. “... I am proud of the team that helped get this dangerous and reckless person off of our streets.”

On March 25, 2022, while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, Sytch was speeding on North Yonge Street in Ormond Beach and crashed into the rear of the victim’s vehicle, which was stopped at a red light. The crash caused

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The 75-year-old victim died at the scene from his injuries. The driver and three passengers from the third vehicle involved were treated for minor injuries.

Sytch’s blood alcohol concentration an hour after the crash was between 0.32 and 0.34 — over four times the legal limit, the news release states.

She also had an unsealed vodka bottle in her car and marijuana in her system.

“The defendant’s history of drinking and driving is horrendous,” State Attorney R.J. Larizza said. “She was Death On Wheels. It was only a matter of time before her drunk driving killed an innocent and unsuspecting individual.”

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house in Shelter Cove was the top real estate transaction for Oct. 19-25 in Palm Coast and Flagler County. Joseph and Jenna Crockett, as trustees, sold 91 Hidden Cove to Daniel Patrick Luby and Kymberly Yvette Luby, of Flagler Beach, for $1,250,000. Built in 2005, the house is a 4/4.5 and has a pool, a hot tub, an outdoor kitchen and 4,244 square feet.

It sold in 2021 for $1,125,000.

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Condos Robert Margolin, of Palm Beach Gardens, sold 4600 E. Moody Blvd., Unit 5L, to Caitlyn Carruth, of Palm Coast, for $167,000. Built in 2005, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,035 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $121,500.

Floricol Properties, LLC, of Littleton, Colorado, sold 3600 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 614, to James Edward Brickner and Laura Anne Brickner, as trustees, for $280,000. Built in 1984, the condo is a 1/1 and has 654 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $256,000.

James and Hope Howland, as trustees, sold 3580 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 507, to Marguerite VanLandingham, of Flagler Beach, for $412,000. Built in 1982, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,476 square feet. It sold in 2004 for $322,000.

FLAGLER BEACH Artesia Elizabeth Westly, of Palm Coast, sold 20 Sanchez Ave. to James Joshua Higgs, of Palm Coast, for $325,000.

Built in 2004, the house is a 2/1 and has 833 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $259,000.

Atlanta Beach James Louis Burns and Beth Brimer, of Flagler Beach, sold 2710 Annette St. to Peter and Linda Dalina, of Flagler Beach, for $630,000. Built in 1996, the 3/2.5 has a pool, fireplace and 2,327 feet. It sold in 2018 for $428,000.

Gold Coast Carolyn Hunsaker, as trustee, sold 1647 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. to Monica Arodak and Mark Pillinger, of Flagler Beach, for $1,200,000. Built in 2002, the house is a ¾ and has 2,890 square feet. It sold in 2010 for $800,000.

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OCT. 19 - OCT. 25 Kieth Van Doren and Stephanie Jean Van Doren, of Flagler Beach, for $660,000. Built in 1994, the 3/2 has a fireplace and 2,254 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $340,000.

PALM COAST Indian Trails Joe Azevedo, of Terceira Azores 9700214, Portugal, sold 8 Burroughs Drive to Gregg Thomas Goodermote and Andrea Lynn Caetano, of Palm Coast, for $300,000.

Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,662 square feet.

It sold in 2004 for $155,000.

Lakeview Philip and Lucille Dinardo, of Port Orange, sold 17 Lamar Lane to Monica Goforth, of Palm Coast, for $380,000.

Built in 2013, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,556 square feet. It sold in 2013 for $135,400.

Lehigh Woods Adams Homes of Northwest Florida, Inc., of Pensacola, sold 33 Richardson Drive to Karla Johana Paulino and Brandon Paulino, of Palm Coast, for $370,000. Built in 2022, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,117 square feet.

Ulysses Trees Joseph Lennox and Ashley Smith, of Palm Coast, sold 6 Uniondale Place to Karen Nora, of Palm Coast, for $302,000. Built in 2003, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,213 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $205,000.

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

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house in Assessors Ormond Beach was the top real estate transaction for Oct. 22-28 in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea. Elizabeth King, a personal representative, sold 308 John Anderson Drive to David Remey, as trustee, for $1,650,000. Built in 1999, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,927 square feet. It sold in 2000 for $750,000.

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Condos Marie Gibson, of Ormond Beach, and John Wright, of Roswell, Georgia, sold 203 S. Orchard Street, Unit 4C, to Sherryl Hutchison, of Ormond Beach, for $216,000.

Built in 1984, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,083 square feet.

It sold in 1996 for $59,750.

Michael Pecoff and Deborah Kroposky Pecoff, of Ormond Beach, sold 3360 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 503, to Patricia Lynn Martin and Beverly Paige Green, of Auburn, Georgia, for $300,000. Built in 1983, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,275 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $229,000.

ORMOND BEACH Breakaway Trails Hollis Kendall, Jr. and Pamela Kendall, of Flagler Beach, sold 17 Crescent Lake Way to Kathleen and Joseph Sessa, of Ormond Beach, for $649,000.

Built in 1993, the 5/3.5 house has 3,259 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $620,000.

Forest Hills Carlos Soldevilla, Angela Raye Huber and Dustin Ryan Huber, of Daytona Beach, sold 1285 Vanderbilt Drive to Milagros Montalvo, of Ormond beach, for $295,000.

Built in 1961, the house is a 3/1.5 and has 1,574 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $220,000.

Halifax Plantation D.R. Horton, Inc., of Orlando, sold 1322 Middle Lake Drive to Clark and Pamela Getz, as trustees, for $383,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,672 square feet.

John and Mary Schend, of Indianapolis, Illinois, sold 3212 Galty Circle to Glenn and Beatrice Krimsky, as trustees, for $424,500. Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,852 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $281,500.

Northbrook Holly and Jennifer Falin, of Clarksville, Tennessee, sold 1111 Northbrook Drive to Jeffrey Peter Chaisson and Frances Marie Chaisson, of Ormond Beach, for $355,000.

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Built in 1983, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,784 square feet.

It sold in 2021 for $289,000.

River Oaks Alexander and Jodi Saviuk, of Daytona Beach, sold 274 River Vale Lane to Edgar and Monique Kirlin, of Ormond Beach, for $410,000. Built in 2015, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,818 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $299,900.

Royal Dunes Karmen Bleich, of Daytona Beach, sold 243 N. Wedgewood Circle to Cristiano Nogueira and Kristine Marie Nogueira, of Ormond Beach, for $395,000. Built in 1966, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,661 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $355,000.

Triton Beach Maria Rickling, of Ormond Beach, sold 196 Fairway Drive to Marlene DeTour and Salvatore Grimando, of Ormond Beach, for $490,000. Built in 1957, the house is a 2/2 and has a pool, a fireplace and 1,770 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $388,500.

ORMOND BY THE SEA Atlantic Shores Thomas and Libby Mahoney, of Bluffton, South Carolina, sold 131 Marlin Drive to Henry Veloso, of Ormond Beach, for $450,000. Built in 1975, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,234 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $278,500.

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

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Santa and Mrs. Claus take a photo with Pierre and Valerie Ignacio.

Siobhan Daly, cultural center coordinator at The Casements, and Samira Dehili enjoy the festivities.

Very merry

Madison Pickerell poses in front of the Christmas tree.

Joseph and Kimberly Vetter dance as The Moonlighters play at Rockefeller Gardens.

Phoenix, Stephen and Jamie Middleton show off their holiday hats.

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Sisters Kathy Sigona and Nancy Ohlmer enjoy The Moonlighters’ concert.

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he holiday season in Ormond Beach is officially underway.

The Casements Guild’s 45th annual Christmas Gala saw a large crowd for its tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1. The arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus — accompanied by the Snow Queen and a John D. Rockefeller reenactor — kicked off the celebrations at Rockefeller Gardens, which included live holiday music by The Moonlighters, cookie decorating, train rides, food trucks and a letter writing station to the north pole.

Inside The Casements, which was Rockefeller’s winter home, gala attendees perused handmade crafts, enjoyed refreshments and sweets and toured the home, decorated in red and green for the “Holly Jolly Christmas” gala theme.

The Casements’ Christmas decorations will remain in place through the holiday season.

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Cathy Elliot and Jane Bergman look at the Christmas trees inside The Casements.

A John D. Rockefeller reenactor and the Snow Queen watch as The Casements is lit up.

Amber, Lilah and Lucas Fielding pose for a photo in Santa’s chair.

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LOCAL EVENTS THURSDAY, DEC. 7

ONE CHRISTMAS NIGHT IN MEMPHIS When: 7 p.m.

Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast Details: See this tribute to Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis, performed live and starring former cast members of the Broadway smash “Million Dollar Quartet.” Tickets start at $54. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 8

VETERANS LUNCH AND LEARN When: 11-12:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Musem, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: OMAM invites veterans to register for its December lunch and learn program, which includes a tour of the current exhibit, an activity consisting of painting mandalas on coasters and a free Publix lunch.

Free program open to veterans and current service members.

FLAGLER FREE CLINIC HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE When: 4-7 p.m.

Where: 703 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell Details: Join the Flagler Free Clinic as it celebrates the community and the businesses, organizations and individuals that make its mission possible. Refreshments will be served. Musical entertainment provided by AJ Belletto.

HOLIDAZZLE MARKET When: 4-8 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Musem, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Kick off the holiday season at OMAM. Shop for gifts and treasures from local artists, crafters and vendors. Kids can participate in a project in the OMAM classroom.

There will be beverages on the rooftop terrace.

MOVIES ON THE HALIFAX When: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of “Unaccompanied Minors,” rated PG. Movies are weather-sensitive. Call 386-6763216 for rainout information.

‘THE SOUND OF CHRISTMAS’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 Where: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 5400 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast Details: The Choral Arts Society presents its 25th annual holiday concert, titled “The Sound of Christmas.” Free admission, but tax-free donations are appreciated to help award scholarships to local college-bound students pursuing music.

SATURDAY, DEC. 9

CHRISTMAS WITH MRS. FLAGLER When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: See folklorist Diane Jacoby bring Mary Lily Kenan Flagler, wife of Henry Flagler, to life during this Christmas performance packed with historical facts. Mrs. Flagler will recount the origins of Christmas decorations, traditions and celebrations. Free admission.

HOLIDAY ARTS ON THE HALIFAX RIVER When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 Where: Sunrise Park, 1135 Riverside Drive, Holly Hill Details: Helping Hands Thru Arts, in partnership with the city of Holly Hill, is presenting Holiday Arts on the Halifax River, a boutique arts and crafts festival. The festival will showcase over 100

juried local, regional and national artists, featuring fine arts as well as crafters. Free entry. There will be food trucks; student artwork from the children of Holly Hill School K-8, UBIC Academy K-12 and the Rossmeyer Family Holly Hill Boys & Girls Club; and roundtrip shuttles from Holly Hill City Hall. Neighborhood available as well. Visit HollyHillArtsFestival.com.

HOLIDAY IN THE GARDENS 2023 When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. Palm Coast Details: Come out to Washington Oaks Gardens State Park for a holiday celebration featuring arts and craft vendors, a plant sale, food, live music and a kids section. The Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park will be collecting new unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items for local families.

Entry into the park costs $5 per vehicle. Call 386-446-6783.

RANGER WALK INSIDE TOMOKA STATE PARK When: 10 a.m.

Where: Tomoka State Park recreation hall, 2099 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Join a park ranger on a guided 1-mile hike through the hardwood hammock of Tomoka State Park. Learn about the park’s history, wildlife and flora. Bring water, sunscreen and insect repellent and wear sturdy shoes. Program is free with park entry of $5 per vehicle.

32ND ANNUAL HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARADE When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: West Granada Boulevard, between Ridgewood Avenue and Beach Street, Ormond Beach Details: Celebrate “A Groovy Christmas” with this 1.5-mile long parade that will include walkers, vehicles and floats. The parade will start at Division Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue, then go north until turning east at West Granada Boulevard. The parade will then turn south on Beach Street and end in front of City Hall.

2023 PALM COAST BOAT PARADE When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Cochise Waterway south to Grand Haven gazebo Details: See boats decked out in holiday glory during this annual parade sponsored by the Palm Coast Yacht Club. The parade will be a mile longer this year and will begin at Cochise Waterway and head south past the Cimarron and Club House Waterways, sailing under the Hammock Dunes Toll Bridge. The parade will continue past St. Joe Walkway and Waterfront Park before turning around at the Grand Haven gazebo to return to home port.

Free. A shuttle bus service will be available. Residents can park at the Palm Coast Community Center on Palm Coast Parkway, and Flagler County buses will take them to and from European Village.

SUNDAY, DEC. 10

ORMOND BEACH HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Varies Details: Join the Ormond Beach Historical Society as it presents its Holiday Tour of Homes 2023. See stately mansions, cozy cottages, historic homes and modern villas during this annual fundraiser.

Tickets cost $50 in advance. Visit ormondhistory.org.

DAYTONA BEACH CHORAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY CONCERT When: 2 p.m.

Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences auditorium, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach Details: Missed the first concert? Enjoy a fun choral assortment of Hanukkah, Christmas and other holiday favorites.

There will also be a carol sing-along. A reception

will follow with light refreshments and a raffle. A $10 donation is suggested.

SPECTACULAR CHANUKAH EVENT: A CELEBRATION OF JOY, LIGHT AND UNITY When: 3-7 p.m.

Where: Chabad of Greater Daytona Beach, 1079 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Join the Chabad of Greater Daytona Beachh for a Chanukah celebration featuring rock climbing, bungee jumping, a petting zoo, a live concert by Jewish singer Shuky Sadon, an outdoor menorah lighting ceremony and a glow dance party.

Event is open to the community.

TREE OF LIGHTS: A CHRISTMAS CONCERT OF CHRIST’S BIRTH When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Bible Church, 94 Whiteview Parkway, Palm Coast Details: Get in the holiday spirit with Palm Coast Bible Church during this Christmas concert. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for students.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Flagler Playhouse to help with its recovery efforts. Visit greenroomproductions.org.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13

TWO-DAY ACRYLIC WORKSHOP WITH SCOTT HIESTAND When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 13-14 Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Join watercolor award-winning artist Scott Hiestand for this two-day workshop.

Class costs $100. Bring your own supplies or the gallery can provide them for an additional $20. Call 386-317-9400.

CITIZENS FOR ORMOND BEACH DISCUSSION When: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Citizens for Ormond Beach will host a discussion at the Ormond Beach Library regarding developments on the fuel terminal. Resident Elena Kraft will lead the discussion and provide insight regarding ongoing action. For more information, contact Bill Denny at billdenny105105@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 14

HOLIDAY AT THE CASEMENTS When: 6 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Attend this year’s “Holiday at The Casements” for a free holiday concert on the north lawn by The Moonlighters. Arrive at 6 p.m. and tour the inside of The Casements.

A free dessert bar will open at 6:30 p.m. and the music will start at 7 p.m. There will be special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus.

MONDAY, DEC. 11

WET-FELTING POINSETTIA WORKSHOP When: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Learn how to make felted poinsettia in red, pink or white.

Choose a pin back, a magnet, or a wire to complete your piece to wear, display your holiday cards, or hang on your tree. Beginner and intermediate students are welcome; some felting experience is helpful but not required. Workshop costs $60 for members; $67 for non-members.

Visit ormondartmuseum.org.

CHANUKAH FESTIVAL When: 5-7:30 p.m.

Where: European Village, 101 Palm Harbor Way, Palm Coast Details: Attend the largest Jewish Festival in Flagler County, hosted by the Chabad of Palm Coast. There will be entertainment and a menorah lighting.

FRIDAY, DEC. 15

HOLIDAY NIGHT MARKET When: 4-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15-16 Where: European Village, 101 Palm Harbor Blvd., Palm Coast Details: Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and see Santa and Mrs. Claus at European Village.

CHRISTMAS IN BUNNELL When: 5 p.m.

Where: Joanne King Park, 300 Citrus St., Bunnell Details: The city of Bunnell is hosting this free Christmas event featuring music and performances by a local high school dance team, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus and appearances by Christmas characters for photo opportunities. There will also be food trucks.

THE SILHOUETTES: ‘THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS’ When: 7 p.m.

Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast Details: The Silhouettes, golden buzzer winners on America’s Got Talent, are a shadow-dance company created and directed by Lynne Waggoner-Patton. Experience the light of the holidays at this show.

Tickets cost $54. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 16 TUESDAY, DEC. 12

ONCE UPON A STORYTIME When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: The city of Ormond Beach Department of Leisure Services is hosting a storytime for children 4 and under. There will be a free craft activity and snack. RSVP by calling 386-676-3216.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH STEWART JONES When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Paint along with watercolor award-winning artist Stewart Jones.

Class costs $75. All supplies are included. No drawing required.

Class is limited to six students. Call 386-3179400.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH BIBI GROMLING When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Learn to paint in watercolor with artist Bibi Gromling. Class costs $75. All supplies are included.

No drawing required. Class is limited to six students. Call 386-317-9400.

STARLIGHT PARADE When: 6 p.m.

Where: Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast Details: The Starlight Parade is back at Town Center. The city of Palm Coast, in collaboration with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, is hosting the parade, with pre-parade activities — games, food trucks and more — beginning at 3 p.m.

The parade will start at 6 p.m. The parade route will begin near the roundabout on Central Avenue and head east, turning north onto Park Street, east onto Lake Avenue and south on City Place, then continuing south on Bulldog Drive.

BLOOD DRIVE When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Lulu’s Oceanside Grill, 30 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach Details: The Ormond Beach Leidees’ Group for 50+ is hosting a blood drive with the Big Red Bus. Participants will receive a $20 e-gift card and a “Give Life” blanket from One Blood. Walk-ins welcome. Schedule appointment at donorportal.oneblood.org/donatenow/donation-centers-list-selecttime?driveID=1440331.

A GREAT ROSY GLOW: THE STORY OF BULOW PLANTATION RUINS When: 10 a.m.

Where: Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park, 3501 Old Kings Road South, Flagler Beach Details: Learn about the events that led to the destruction of one of the largest plantations in East Florida during the Second Seminole War. The program will include a half-mile roundtrip hike to view the ruins.

Bring water, sunscreen and insect repellent and wear sturdy shoes.

Program is free with park entry of $4 per vehicle.

SUNDAY, DEC. 17

‘SOUNDS OF THE SEASON’ When: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Where: New Way Church, 285 Old Moody Blvd., Palm Coast Details: Celebrate the birth of Jesus with a Christmas special at New Way Church. Experience carols and Christmas nostalgia with “Sounds of the Season.”

NAVY BAND SOUTHEAST HOLIDAY SHOW When: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast Details: See the Navy Southeast Band perform a free holiday concert.

Tickets (up to two per person) must be picked up at Carrabba’s Italian Grille at 160 Cypress Edge Drive, Palm Coast; and Beachfront Grille at 2444 S. Ocean Shore Blvd. in Flagler Beach.

ONGOING

MOMS OF PRE SCHOOLERS When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach Details: Moms of Pre Schoolers is a free faith-based program for moms, moms-to-be and their preschoolers for support and encouragement. Breakfast is provided, as well as a video with discussion and crafts. Playtime offered for children, with adult supervision.

Call 386-255-2588.

EXERCISES FOR THE MATURING BODY When: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast Details: Attend upbeat classes presented by Synergy Senior Fitness and taught by Senior Fitness Specialist Artie Gardella. Classes are ongoing. Insurances that cover fitness accepted, or a donation for those with no coverage. Visit Synergyseniorfitness.com.

MOAS EXHIBITIONS When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach Details: Want to spend a day looking at fine art? The Museum of Arts and Sciences has the following shows on display: “Wings of History: World War II Aviation Art of John D. Shaw”; and “World War II: Stories from the American Experience.”

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More than 580 photos were submitted for the calendar. Fifteen were selected.

“It is an honor to be chosen to represent Flagler County in the statewide calendar,” she said in a statement to the Observer.

Vetter Bowers, an officer for the Flagler Beach Photography Club, said she has had a camera in her hands since childhood.

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Motown and Mo’ show sells over 750 seats in 25th anniversary show In addition to Motown, this year’s show featured country music, music from Stax Records and more dancing than ever before.

SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Motown and Mo’, Palm Coast’s annual variety music performance show, sold over 750 seats to its Dec. 2 performance.

Milton Smith — who joined Motown and Mo’ in 2016 after he and his wife moved to Palm Coast — directed the 2023 show. Smith said it was a huge success.

“We actually sold seats in the balcony,” Smith said. “The main floor was sold out. [It had] 750 seats, and we had to sell up in the balcony, which has never happened for this show.”

Smith said the 25th anniversary show included 33 songs and more dancing than Motown and Mo’ has

Photo courtesy of City Lites

Lucy Gillis performs as Whitney Houston and sings “Who Would Imagine a King” in the Christmas-themed portion of the Motown and Mo’ show.

ever had.

At the beginning of the rehearsal season, 14 members of the cast were assembled into Motown and Mo’s first dance group, and the show included a dance number to the

introduction song from “Soul Train,” a music performance TV show that premiered in 1971.

“If you were around in the ‘70s and ‘80s, you immediately knew what that sound was and who it was,” Smith said.

The show also included a mix of other music, Smith said, such as country western — including Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” — some instrumental versions of songs, and a variety of music from Stax Records, a record company out of Tennessee that featured artists like Aretha Franklin, Isaac Hayes, Whitney Houston and The Staple Singers.

Carlos Ann Butler, a teacher, started Motown and Mo’ in 1998 after she moved to Palm Coast. The group incorporated into a nonprofit in 2008 to begin providing scholarships to local students.

Irving Robinson has performed in Motown since its first show in 1998.

This year’s show, he said, included acting, musical performances, dances and Christmas-themed skits that made it appeal to many people.

A performance of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas,” featuring Margaret Ibanez in the lead role.

“It was varied but inclusive,” Robinson said. “I think that’s what helped to make it appreciated so much by everybody. Somebody could identify with something that was put on the stage.”

Every year, the Motown and Mo’ cast honors members of its cast or crew who died between one show and the last. The 2023 show was dedicated to the following Motown and Mo’ members: William “B.J.” Jones, Sims Jones, Mavis Smith and Theodore “Ted” Franklin Adams.

“The main floor was sold out. [It had] 750 seats, and we had to sell up in the balcony, which has never happened for this show.”

MILTON SMITH

Ormond Beach Triathlon Club members take on Clash Endurance Daytona More than 3,300 athletes competed in 10 different endurance races in and around Daytona International Speedway.

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Hugh Driscoll, of Ormond Beach, said you can’t help but be healthy if you run triathlons.

“Since you have to get up early in the morning to train, you quit drinking,” he quipped. “People you hang out with are all healthy people.”

The 59-year-old Driscoll has been a bicyclist for many years. He has been competing in triathlons for the past eight years.

Driscoll was one of the more than 3,300 athletes, ages 7 to 84, who participated in the Clash Endurance Daytona 2023 events that were staged in and around Daytona International Speedway this past weekend (Dec. 1-3).

He was one of 19 members of the Ormond Beach Triathlon Club who competed over the weekend.

The Clash Endurance Daytona consisted of 10 different races ranging from the Jingle Jog 5K on Friday — a 5K through the Magic of Lights

display at the speedway, ending at One Daytona — to the USA Triathlon Long Course Multisport National Championship on Sunday.

Javier Figueroa of Puerto Rico and Caroline Kaplan of Lexington, Kentucky, took the men’s and women’s titles in the 70.3-mile Middle Distance Triathlon to qualify for the World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Townsville, Australia, Aug. 15-25, 2024.

About 1,200 runners, many dressed in holiday apparel, participated in the Jingle Jog. Children ages 7-11 competed in a kids triathlon on Saturday inside the speedway. Test Track and Redline Relay were two cycling races for non-competitive racers, where the teams used the speedway’s pits to switch riders.

Former Olympic gold medalist Brooke Bennett of Tampa competed in the sprint triathlon as part of a three-woman relay. She also served on the lifesaving water rescue team for Sunday’s events. Former NHL star Zdeno Chara completed the Middle Distance Triathlon in 5:03:45, finishing 18th in the male 45-49 age division and 128th out of 448 competitors overall.

Driscoll volunteered on Friday and Saturday and competed on Sunday in the Middle Distance Aquabike, a 1.1mile swim in the speedway’s Lake Lloyd and a 56-mile bike ride. His

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Hugh Driscoll, 59, of Ormond Beach has competed in triathlons for about eight years.

time was 3:07:36, placing him 12th out of 27 competitors in the male 55-59 division and 56th overall out of 191 competitors in the race. This was the fourth year he has competed at Clash Endurance Daytona.

The other members of the Ormond Beach Triathlon Club who competed during the weekend were: Michael Schiering, Garrett Klayer, Thomas Dubrule and Phillip Brennan in the Middle Distance Aquabike; Joe Ventura, Naomi Ventura, Rick Taylor, Leo Garcia, Brian Eschen, Irena Marks, Kim Lyznicki, Lynn Hill and Huan Dinh in the Middle Distance Triathlon; and Mike Cain, Matt Banker, Cory Trusty, Skip Stamper and Dinesh Arab in the Sprint Triathlon.

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Carline Kaplan’s time in winning the women’s title in the Middle Distance Triathlon.

at the Ormond Beach YMCA under USA Masters Swimming coach Scott Bay. “He’s one of the best coaches in the U.S., and he’s our coach,” Driscoll said.

Driscoll said the club members train together at least five days a week.

“We have dinner together. We travel together. We motivate each other, and we help each other,” he said. “It doesn’t matter if you make $8 an hour or $1½ million. We’re all the same.”

Driscoll has worked for Cunningham Air Conditioning and Heating for 36 years. He and his girlfriend, Lynn, compete in about 24 races a year, including a variety of triathlon distances. They also run half marathons, 5Ks and 10Ks, compete in ocean swim races and off-road cycling races and cyclocross.

He said he transitioned from cycling racing to triathlons when he learned how to swim efficiently.

“Swimming is like golf; it’s all technique,” he said. “Running is something you do as much as you can until you’re injured, and then you back off.”

Complete results of Clash Endurance Daytona 2023 can be found at clashendurance.com.

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A composite picture shows the Ormond Beach Triathlon Club members who competed in races at Clash Endurance Daytona 2023.

Hugh Driscoll competes in a variety of triathlons, from sprints to half Ironmans.

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Tallahassee bound Mainland is back in the state football championship game.

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Mainland wide receiver Tyree Weatherspoon looks for the pass as Vanguard’s Johntavous Davenport interrupts his progress.

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Mainland is Tallahassee bound following its 34-12 win over Ocala Vanguard in the Class 3S semifinal on Friday, Dec. 1.

The Buccaneers are returning to the state championship game after last year’s crushing 32-30 loss to Lake Wales in the Class 3S final.

Mainland, the second seed in Class 3S, will meet No. 1 seed St. Augustine at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee.

The Bucs began their drive to the playoffs on their first official practice day when head coach Travis Roland played seven minutes of footage from last year’s championship game.

Their 13-1 record this season reflects the coaches’ and players’ response to last year’s loss and their commitment to return to the state final.

“I’m just proud of these kids,” Roland said. “In 2021, we came (here) and these kids believed in me and the staff that we brought and put together. It’s worked.

Roland noted the Bucs have improved from 5-5 in 2021 to 11-4 last year and 13-1 this season.

“It’s been a journey and we’re grateful for it,” Roland said.

The Bucs have won four playoff games after losing to Lake Mary 33-0 in their final regular-season game.

It was their only loss. Vanguard finished its season at 11-3 after the loss to the Bucs at Daytona Stadium.

“We have a great football team — they (Vanguard Knights) have a great football team,” Roland said. “We had to limit their explosive plays. We’ve worked our tails off to get our defense to the level they are.”

Mainland rushed for 308 yards against the Knights with Khamani

Mainland cheer coach Jenece Giddens celebrates toward the end of the game.

“We’ll go out there and secure the job and get it done this time. We have to finish. Last year, we played a great football game, but we gave up some big plays. (This) week, as long as we limit those explosives, we are going to be quite all right.”

TRAVIS ROLAND, Mainland football coach

Mainland’s Rodney Hill dives for Vanguard quarterback Fred Gaskin as he scrambles out of the pocket.

A swarm of Buccaneers tackles a Vanguard ball carrier.

Vanguard’s Dallen Ponder (21) tries to run past Mainland’s E’Zaiah Shine.

Robinson rushing for over 120 yards and Corey Hill contributing close to 100 yards.

Kicker Jacob Gettman put Mainland on the scoreboard with a 31-yard field goal after a 10-play drive in the first quarter and a 23-yard field goal 30 seconds before the half. Robinson broke free in the second quarter for a 32-yard touchdown run.

Quarterback D.J. Murray rushed for a 55-yard touchdown at the end of the third quarter and sprinted 14 yards into the corner of the end zone at the end of the fourth.

“D.J. Murray is the ultimate leader,” Roland said. “He and (offensive lineman) Jerard Bell and the offensive line carried us tonight. They did a phenomenal job.”

Mainland held Vanguard’s dualthreat quarterback, Fred Gaskin, to two touchdowns. The Bucs’ defensive line tried to keep him in the pocket. Florida commit L.J. McCray, Dennis King III and Myron Shafer

sacked Gaskin in the second quarter and McCray got him again in the third quarter. Florida defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong was there to watch the action.

Mainland defensive backs coach Tristan Wallace said the goals were to stop the quarterback from scrambling and make sure his players stayed attached and over the top of the Vanguard receivers.

“For the first half, we struggled a little bit with keeping them contained, but eventually we started figuring it out,” he said. “It’s good having two really good corners out wide to make them not to go inside.

Zay Mincey is the leader of that secondary. He had some penalties early on, but he got it figured out.”

Cornerbacks Mincey and E’Zaiah Shine were instrumental in stopping Vanguard’s passing game. Shine had a 47-yard pick-six that jumpstarted the second half for Mainland. Mincey intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter that sealed the Bucs’ win.

St. Augustine defeated Dunbar 35-14 in the other semifinal to improve to 13-0.

“I know that St. Augustine is really good on offense,” Wallace said. “I know they are really good at throwing the ball, so we have to stop their passing game.”

Roland said he is humbled by the experience. He appreciates the support the Daytona Beach community has shown his team and for believing in “family” — “forget about me, I love you.”

“We’ll go out there and secure the job and get it done this time,” Roland said. “We have to finish. Last year, we played a great football game, but we gave up some big plays. (This) week, as long as we limit those explosives, we are going to be quite all right.”

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Seabreeze’s boys basketball team starts 3-0 for first time in nine years John Dunlap’s doubledouble helps Sandcrabs rally past Matanzas.

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Seabreeze’s Tyler Bogdanowicz applauds the Sandcrabs’ win.

the nation, scored a game-high 20 points. The 6-foot-7 Robinson hit three 3-point shots, all in the first quarter, and added a couple of alleyoop dunks as the Pirates (1-5) took a 25-15 lead at the half.

Junior Rya’sir Jefferson added 12 points for Matanzas.

Dunlap, who was held to just two points in the first half, said the Sandcrabs were never worried.

“We just picked up the intensity,” he said.

“They were tired. We’ve been practicing at 6 a.m. since last year, and we know we’re in b e t te r shape

Seabreeze senior John Dunlap sank nine of 10 free throws in the Sandcrabs’ win against Matanzas.

“He’s been our guy. He’s our emotional leader. He takes charges, controls rebounds, but tonight I needed him to put the ball in the hole, and he did.”

Matanzas’ Henry Robinson Jr. goes up for a dunk.

than most teams in the area.”

Gaines’ message at halftime was that despite their injuries and the 10-point deficit, the Sandcrabs were in a good position to win.

“John Robert (Dunlap) had only two points at the half, and we were only down 10 points,” Gaines said.

“We score a couple of baskets and stop them, and now it’s down to six.

Aiden Bailey got hurt, but I told our guys, ‘This is where you earn your minutes.’”

Dunlap got more aggressive in the second half, driving to the basket and getting to the free throw line. He hit 9 of 10 free throws in the game as the Sandcrabs went 13 of 16 from the freethrow line. Matanzas went 9 of 15 from the line.

“He’s been our guy. He’s our emotional leader,” Gaines said of Dunlap. “He takes charges, controls rebounds, but tonight I needed him

Junior Rya’sir Jefferson scored 12 points for the Pirates.

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Evan Bailey scored nine of his points in the final three minutes. He hit his second 3-pointer to put the Sandcrabs up 44-38 and then added two layups and a couple of free throws after Matanzas got within four twice in the final two minutes.

“I felt like in the second half we didn’t have enough energy, and we waited too long to turn it on,” said Robinson, who is averaging 21.3 points.

The game marked the fourth and final game of Matanzas head coach Henry Robinson Sr.’s suspension.

Robinson was suspended after he was ejected from the St. Joseph game on Nov. 21 — the Pirates’ only win of the season.

Robinson Jr. said when his father is on the bench, he makes sure the Pirates keep their energy up.

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After beating Matanzas on Friday, Dec. 1, Seabreeze’s boys basketball team posed for a team picture.

The Sandcrabs have played only three games this season, so it may seem a tad early to be celebrating, but for the first time in nine years Seabreeze is 3-0, and that seemed worthy of recognition.

“I love being 3-0 and undefeated,” senior John Dunlap said. “We’re changing the culture.”

Dunlap scored a team-high 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Sandcrabs overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat Matanzas 52-46 at the Seabreeze gym.

The Sandcrabs were missing starting point guard Mikey Steward, who was sick. Their ranks got even thinner when second-leading scorer Aiden Bailey and junior Jack Pesarchick left the game with injuries.

“Some of our really young guys stepped up tonight,” Seabreeze coach Ray Gaines said. “Evan Bailey stepped up when his brother went down.”

Evan Bailey, a sophomore, scored 14 points, including two 3-pointers.

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Flagler Palm Coast girls, Matanzas boys win in cross-town soccer rivalry Bulldogs senior Savannah O’Grady injures her knee in FPC’s 3-0 victory; Matanzas boys hold on to win 2-1.

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Flagler Palm Coast’s girls soccer team won its 12th in a row against county rival Matanzas with a 3-0 shutout on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Pirates’ field.

But the Bulldogs were worried that they may have lost Savannah O’Grady, their leading scorer and heart and soul of their team, for an extended period with a knee injury.

“I’m not going to speculate, but it doesn’t sound good,” FPC coach Pete Hald said. “There was a collision, and she heard a pop.”

O’Grady, who leads FPC (5-2-1) with 11 goals, was expected to have an MRI on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

“We’ll just have to move forward,” Hald said. “She’s not just our best player, she’s my general out there.

She takes all the free kicks. She takes the corner kicks. She’s the speaking captain. It’s going to be tough.

Last year was the same thing, losing Emma (Swearingen to a season-ending injury). I’m just like, this is deja vu. Are you kidding me? It makes me sick to my stomach.”

Following the girls game, the Matanzas boys stretched their own modest streak to four games without a loss to their rival, holding off the Bulldogs, 2-1.

In the girls game, freshman Ivy Chen gave FPC a 1-0 lead shortly after O’Grady was injured. Chen pounced on a save that the goalkeeper dropped and tapped it into the open net.

“After our captain got hurt it was really important for us to stay strong,” Chen said.

Senior co-captain Kaitlyn Steiner made it 2-0 midway through the first half, putting a shot into the left corner off the keeper’s hands. Senior

midfielder Heidi Michaels scored on a penalty kick with 19:04 left in the game to close out the scoring.

“She was already leaning to the right,” Michaels said of the goalie just before the penalty kick. “So I knew I would (take a shot) to the left.”

The Bulldogs handed the Pirates (6-1) their first loss of the season.

“They came in undefeated, so obviously we wanted to end that streak,” Chen said.

FPC dominated possession and took 27 shots, including 11 shots on goal. FPC called up five JV players in addition to the five freshmen who have played major roles all season.

Hald said everybody on the bench played, but he kept his starters in longer than he would have liked.

“If we had scored more goals, I could have used more players,” he said, noting that the Bulldogs had two more games this week and he wanted to give the starters a longer rest.

“I was getting frustrated, because we needed to make it a little easier,” he said. “I’m happy with the number of chances we created. It’s just that we needed to finish more.”

Michaels said the Pirates were noticeably improved this year with several new players.

“They have a better midfield and better communication,” she said.

Matanzas, like FPC, also plays five freshmen.

“I think we played well,” Matanzas coach Scott Crooke said. “It was easy to see some mistakes that we were making tonight that we haven’t been making this season. This game always has a little mental pressure on us. FPC played a great game. They are a very physical, strong team. The girls weren’t discouraged. It’s never exciting to go home with a loss, but they kept their heads up, and we’ll move on.”

The teams will play again on Jan. 8 at FPC in a makeup game. Their Nov. 17 game was canceled because of poor field conditions following two days of heavy rain.

FPC’s Katherine Ouellette (6) maneuvers the ball around Matanzas’ Emma Skinner (9).

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In the boys game, newcomer Julius Bullock put the Pirates ahead 1-0 with a rebound shot just over 6 minutes into the game. Bullock, a transfer from Boca Raton Olympic Heights, has been with Matanzas for about two weeks, and he’s had a major role in the Pirates’ recent success, coach Beto Aguilar said.

“The players seem to be jelling well with him, and he’s been very dynamic which has been a little bit of a change that we needed,” Aguilar said.

After starting the season 1-3, Matanzas has won three in a row. The Bulldogs (4-3) had their three-game winning streak stopped.

Bullock moved from Palm Coast when he was in the fourth grade and still knew many of his teammates from having played club soccer with them in elementary school.

“He’s fit in great,” forward Nicolas Correa said.

Correa put the Pirates ahead 2-1 with a penalty kick at 21:36 in the second half.

“It was an amazing feeling,” Cor-

Matanzas’ Alex Diaz controls the ball.

Matanzas’ Rebeka Cordero (left) and FPC’s Nichole Dickinson chase the ball.

Matanzas sophomore Julius Bullock scored his first goal as a Pirate against FPC.

rea said. “I looked at the keeper and smiled right at him (before Correa’s successful shot).”

But less than two minutes later, FPC was awarded a penalty kick, and junior Aron Binkley scored to make it 2-1. The Bulldogs went on the attack the rest of the way, but Matanzas’ defense held up.

“They sent everybody,” Bullock said. “It made things tough on the back line, but I feel like we played well as a team today.”

Aguilar said senior center back Mason Evans has made a big difference, marking the opponents’ best players. Against FPC, Evans defended against Jack Moberly.

“He’s one of those kids that just goes a little above and beyond,” Aguilar said of Evans. “We put him in a position that he wasn’t used to and he’s kind of made it his own.”

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LOCALS WIN AT LADY CLASH OF TITANS

Local wrestlers took home a ton of hardware at the Lady Clash of Titans girls tournament on Dec. 1 at University High in Orange City. Individual champs included Matanzas’ Maria Mills (110 pounds), FPC’s Joslyn Johnson (100), Ana Vilar (125) and Christina Borgmann (130) and Mainland’s Cheyenne Wigley (235).

Matanzas’ Kendall Bibla (125) and Ani Brown (235), FPC’s Gabby Proctor (155) and Mainland’s Eva Rojas (190) were runners-up.

FPC SECOND IN WRESTLING TOURNEY

Flagler Palm Coast finished second at the Arlington Optimist Invitational boys wrestling tournament on Dec. 2 at Jacksonville Sandalwood. Camden County (Georgia) won 16 individual championships, with FPC winning the other three.

Bulldog champs included Toryion Stallings (132 pounds), Carson Baert (144 pounds) and Ethan Laupepa (215 pounds).

“He’s giving me more confidence, and when I have confidence, the team has confidence.”

TEAGAN PAULO, on his brother, goalkeeping coach Tanner Paulo

Five Seabreeze fall sports teams finished among the top five in the Florida High School Athletics Association’s academic team standings.

The Sandcrabs were No. 1 in Class 5A volleyball with a 3.752 GPA. Seabreeze was also second in Class 2A girls swimming (3.712 GPA) and 3A girls cross country (3.816 GPA), third in Class 3S football (3.173 GPA) and fourth in Class 2A boys golf.

PIRATES END NINE-YEAR STREAK

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FPC’s Aidan Hastings (19) cuts off Crescent City’s Jose Guevara (10).

ner kick with about 12 minutes left.

Conner Stone assisted both of Zecca’s goals. Zecca gave FPC a 1-0 halftime lead when he turned around and drilled a left-footed shot past the goalkeeper.

Zecca made it 2-0 about 23 minutes into the second half as he took a cross from Stone and buried a shot into the bottom right corner of the net.

“He didn’t stop running. He got to the ball before the defender,” Amiri said.

“When he comes at you, it’s scary.”

Paulo had eight saves in the game and 53 through the Bulldogs’ first six games.

“I believe we’ve come a long way since the beginning of the season, and we’re only getting better offensively and defensively,” Zecca said.

“We needed a big win, and we got it against Beachside,” Amiri said. “We’re trying to improve game by game, and we’ve been doing that.”

When the Matanzas boys soccer team shut out Seabreeze 6-0 on Dec. 1, the Pirates ended a streak that had lasted nearly nine years.

The Sandcrabs had won five straight against Matanzas, with the Pirates’ last win coming on Dec. 8, 2014. Their previous game was perhaps the most joyous for Seabreeze and devastating for Matanzas, with the Sandcrabs winning on the second round of penalty kicks in the district championship game on Feb. 2 at Deltona High.

FPC SOCCER PLAYER COMMITS

FPC senior defender Samantha Jennings has committed to play women’s soccer next year at Coker College in South Carolina.

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Three girls wrestlers entered the season with national rankings. Matanzas’ Tiana Fries is 17th and Kendall Bibla is 18th, both at 140 pounds.

FPC’s Christina Borgmann is ranked 28th at 130 pounds.

All three were members of Matanzas’ state championship team last season.

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Matanzas soccer player Sergio Posada gets ready to boot the ball in the district championship game against Seabreeze last season.

Posada scored two goals against the Sandcrabs on Dec. 1.

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Unlike that game, which was tied through two overtime periods, last week’s game at the Ormond Beach Sports Complex was a rout. Scott Wiggins and Sergio Posada each scored two goals. Landon Grover and Davi Nunes dos Santos also scored. Sebastian DeLeon had two assists.

Goalkeepers Aiden White and Tyler Reis each played a half to split the clean sheet.

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Flagler Palm Coast sophomore Teagan Paulo has benefited from having a goalkeeper coach this season. Of course, Teagan has been getting goalie advice for years from the new coach — his brother, Tanner Paulo.

“He’s giving me more confidence, and when I have confidence, the team has confidence,” Teagan Paulo said.

Tanner Paulo is just two years removed from being FPC’s starting goalie. With Teagan Paulo in goal this season, the Bulldogs recorded their third consecutive shutout with a 3-0 win against Crescent City on Nov. 30 at Sal Campanella Stadium. FPC had allowed six goals in its first three games before winning three in a row to improve to 4-2.

“We had to sort it out in the beginning, but we’ve found our way,” Teagan Paulo said.

The streak began with a 1-0 win at Beachside on Nov. 20 with Aron Binkley scoring the game’s lone goal. Binkley scored two goals, with Jack Moberly and Aidan Hastings also scoring in the Bulldogs’ home opener on Nov. 29, a 4-0 victory against University.

Five freshmen, including four JV callups, made appearances in that game.

With Moberly and Binkley away at a showcase on Nov. 30, the Bulldogs relied on their young players again against Crescent City.

Freshman striker John McDermott played 70 minutes in the game.

“He really stepped up,” FPC head coach Ramtin Amiri said. “He brings us a little bit of pace. He’s determined. He doesn’t stop running.”

Junior Jace Zecca scored two goals against the Raiders. Matthew Mercadal added the third goal directly from a cor-

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023CP000616 IN RE: ESTATE OF LUCIA MARIE CHERIM Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Lucia Marie Cherim, deceased, whose date of death was June 27, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building #1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 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, 2023.

Personal Representative: /s/ Jay Allen Cherim 79 Egret Trail Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Zachary M. Rothman, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0117924 JONES FOSTER P.A. 505 South Flagler Drive, Suite 1100 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Telephone: (561) 659-3000 Fax: (561) 650-5300 E-Mail: zrothman@jonesfoster.com December 7, 14, 2023 23-00205G

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2023 CA 000937 NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs.

ANNEMARIE KNOBLICH A/K/A ANNE MARIE KNOBLICH A/K/A ANN MARIE KNOBLICH A/K/A ANNMARIE KNOBLICH, et al., Defendants.

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT W. KNOBLICH 24 SEDGEWICK TRL, PALM COAST, FL 32164 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 13, BLOCK 45, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF SEMINOLE WOODS, SECTION 58, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF, DESCRIBED IN MAP BOOK 19, PAGE 26, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on De Cubas & Lewis, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is PO BOX 5026, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33310 a date at least thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the (Please publish in BUSINESS OBSERVER) and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this day of 11/28/2023.

TOM W. BEXLEY As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Amy Perez As Deputy Clerk De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff PO BOX 5026 CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33310 23-01517 December 7, 14, 2023 23-00204G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2022 CP 000705 DIVISION: 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF PATSY ANNE TOMLINSON, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of PATSY ANNE TOMLINSON, deceased, whose date of death was January 7, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 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, 2023. /s/ DocuSigned by: Angela Tomlinson, Personal Representative 40 Perthshire Lane Palm Coast, FL 32164 FRED B. SHARE, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 256765 1092 Ridgewood Avenue Holly Hill, FL 32117 Telephone: (386) 253-1030 Fax: (386) 248-2425 E-Mail: fredshare@cfl.rr.com 2nd E-Mail: brobins@cfl.rr.com Attorney for Personal Representative December 7, 14, 2023 23-00207G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 CP 000773 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF LEE-ANN DALEY Deceased.

The administration of the estate of LeeAnn Daley, deceased, whose date of death was December 16, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E Moody Blvd, Bldg. 1, Bunnell, FL 32110.

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

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 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, 2023.

Personal Representative: /s/ Christopher Gamble 139 Forrester Pl Palm Coast, Florida 32137 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ David Pilcher, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0001562 Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A. P.O. Box 2807 Orlando, Florida 32802 Telephone: (407) 578-1334 Fax: (407) 578-2181 E-Mail: dpilcher@boginmunns.com Sec. E-Mail: bmmservice@boginmunns.com Addl. E-Mail: kpilcher@boginmunns.com December 7, 14, 2023 23-00202G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Division 48 File No. 2023 CP 667 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CLYDE BRYAN CANADY, JR. Deceased.

The administration of the Estate of Clyde Bryan Canady, Jr., Deceased, whose date of death was December 26, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida Probate Division, the address of which is Flagler County Courthouse, 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Bunnell, FL, 32110.

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

All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate of 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 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Formal Administration) IN THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2023-CP-000725 IN RE: The Estate of CARL L. POTTER, Deceased.

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The administration of the estate of CARL L. POTTER, deceased, whose date of death was September 15, 2023, and whose social security number is XXX-XX-1407, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Building #1, Bunnell, Florida 32110.

The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH 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, 2023. /s/ Carl L. Potter, JR. CARL L. POTTER, JR., As Personal Representative Attorney and Personal Representative Giving Notice: /s/ Steven E. Gurian STEVEN E. GURIAN, ESQ., Attorney for Personal Representative EASY ESTATE PROBATE, PLLC 2601 South Bayshore Drive, 18th Floor Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 Tel: 1-833-973-3279 Fax: 1-833-927-3279 E-mail: SG@EasyEstateProbate.com Florida Bar No. 101511 December 7, 14, 2023 23-00203G

All other creditors of 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 SECION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES 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 first publication of this notice is December 7, 2023.

Thomas Canady, Personal Representative, 22 Willoughby Place, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Stacy Geiger, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0015711 Geiger Law, PLLC Post Office Box 352951 Palm Coast, FL 32135 (386) 264-6937 telephone Attorney for Personal Representative stacygeigeresq@yahoo.com December 7, 14, 2023 23-00206G

SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Go Store It 4601 E Moody Blvd A7 Bunnell, FL 32110 hereby gives NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of the storage space(s) listed below, Jacob Jean-Pierre # 011 & 012, Jacques Miscesma # 077, Wesley Brown #027, Brian McGuinness # 291, Christopher Sligh # 405, containing household and other goods will be sold for cash on 12/15/23 at 2:00pm. With the contents being sold to the highest bidder. Owner reserves the right to bid. The sale is being held to satisfy a landlord’s lien, in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 83.801-83.809, and will be held online at www.storagetreasures.com November 30, December 7, 2023 23-00303F

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 CP 572 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF BOBBIE G. MATHIS Deceased.

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of BOBBIE G. MATHIS, deceased, File Number 2023 CP 572 , by the Circuit Court for FLAGLER County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E Moody Boulevard, Building #1 Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, Bunnell, Florida 32110; that the decedent’s date of death was January 29, 2023; that the total value of the estate is $28,563.61 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name Address Margaret Mathis, Trustee of Bobbie G. Mathis Revocable Trust 15 Avenue De la Mer Unit 2802 Palm Coast, Florida 32137 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORFEITURE A gold Toyota Camry with VIN# 4T1BF1FK4GU266724 was seized for forfeiture by the Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office on October 6, 2023.

The item(s) were seized at or near E Moody Blvd, Flagler County FL. The Flagler County Sheriff is holding the property for purposes of a current forfeiture action 2023 CA 000991 in the 7th Circuit Court.

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All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is November 30, 2023.

Person Giving Notice: Margaret Mathis 15 Ave de la Mer Unit 2802 Palm Coast, Florida 32137 Attorney for Person Giving Notice Diane A. Vidal, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1008324 CHIUMENTO LAW 145 City Place Suite 301 Palm Coast, FL 32164 Telephone: (386) 445-8900 Fax: (386) 445-6702 E-Mail: dvidal@legalteamforlife.com Secondary E-Mail: ProServ@legalteamforlife.com Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 2023 23-00200G

THIRD INSERTION CITY OF PALM COAST NOTICE OF PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2023-XX Entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM COAST, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE LANDINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 190, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is an application requesting an ordinance to amend the boundaries of the Landings Community Development District. Landings is a 204.68 +/- acre residential community located on the south side of Citation Boulevard and east of Belle Terre Boulevard and is to be amended to add approximately 356.18 acres to the District. All lands are located as depicted in the Location Map provided below.

The City Council will hold two (2) public hearings on the proposed ordinance on December 5th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., and December 19th, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers at the Community Wing of City Hall located at 160 Lake Avenue, Palm Coast, Florida.

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

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

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

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

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FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of Mystic Eleven located at 49 Woodlawn Drive, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32164 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 5th day of December, 2023.

Alexis Stevenson December 7, 2023

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November 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2023

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FLAGLER COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION FOURTH INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2023 CA 000850 Division: 49 ALEXANDRA THEODORE Plaintiff, v.

NOROY THEODORE Defendant TO: NOROY THEODORE, Defendant, and to all parties claiming interest by, through, under or against Defendant, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that you have been designated as defendant in a legal proceeding filed against you for partition action. The action involves real property in FLAGLER County, Florida, more fully described as follows: PALM COAST SEC 32 BL 33 LT 17 OR 553 PG 1539 OR 638 PG 1769 OR 642 PG 1428 OR 801 PG 1494 OR 2312/582-

DC The action was instituted in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court, FLAGLER County, Florida, and is styled ALEXANDRA THEODORE vs. NOROY THEODORE. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on Erica Johnson, Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 840 Harrington Street, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114, on or before 30 days of the date of publication, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Erica Johnson 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.

DATED: 11/7/2023 Tom Bexley Clerk of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court FLAGLER County, Florida (SEAL) By /s/ Margarita Ruiz Deputy Clerk Nov. 16, 23, 30; Dec. 7, 2023 23-00195G

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR Dissolution of Marriage IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Seventh JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Flagler COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2023DR000855 Division: 47 Chaz Davis, Petitioner and Daniel Wiley, Respondent.

TO: Daniel Wiley 745 Bellevue Avenue, apt #1 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Chaz Davis, whose address is 21 Sea front trail Palm Coast FL 32164, on or before 1/13/24, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Kim C Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E Moody Blvd Building #1 Bunnell, FL 32110, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

{If applicable, insert the legal description of real property, a specific description of personal property, and the name of the county in Florida where the property is located} 21 Sea front trail Palm Coast FL 32164.

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.

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

Dated: Nov 22, 23.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Makaela McCarthy {Deputy Clerk} Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 14, 21, 2023 23-00199G

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NUMBER: 2023 CP 000682 IN RE: ESTATE OF PAVLINCH, Patricia Ann Deceased The administration of the ancillary estate of PATRICIA ANN PAVLINCH, deceased, whose date of death was April 16, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flager County, Florida, Probate Division, File No. 2023 CP 000682, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E Moody Blvd, Building #1, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the petitioners in formal administration and their 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 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 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 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 the first publication of this Notice is November 30, 2023. s/CAROLYN ENGLE CAROLYN ENGLE, Ancillary Personal Representative s/Mark J. LaBate MARK J. LABATE Attorney for the Personal Representative 2744 E. Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 545-3605 markjlabate@gmail.com FBN: 752230 Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 2023 23-00201G

VOLUSIA COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 32346 CICI SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

MARISSA JOANN WAGNER, et al., Defendant.

To: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE ESTATE OF PAMELA WAGNER A/K/A PAMELA CLAIR WAGNER A/K/A PAMELA CLAIRE WAGNER, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS ADDRESS: UNKNOWN MARISSA JOANN WAGNER 411 14TH STREET, APT M6, RAMONA, CA 92065 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARISSA JOANN WAGNER 411 14TH STREET, APT M6, RAMONA, CA 92065 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to-wit: LOT 25, BLOCK 23, RIO VISTA, SECTION A, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLOT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 6, PAGE 25, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to file a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Sara Collins, Esq, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 and file the original with the Clerk of the above- styled Court on or before JAN 12 2024 or 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on the 28 day of November, 2023.

LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) BY: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton Deputy Clerk MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: AccountsPayable@mccalla.com 23-06900FL 23-00359I December 7, 14, 2023

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE No. 2019 10542 CIDL BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFF, VS. DIANE BASS, ET AL. DEFENDANT(S).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 26, 2023 in the above action, the Volusia County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash at Volusia, Florida, on January 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at www.volusia.realforeclose.com for the following described property: Lot 16, Block 280, Deltona Lakes Unit Seven, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Map Book 25, Page 149 through 162, inclusive, of the Public Records of Volusia County, Florida Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The Court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration at 386-257-6096 , 101 N Alabama Ave., Ste D-305, DeLand, FL 32724 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Tromberg, Morris & Poulin, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1515 South Federal Highway, Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33486 Telephone #: 561-338-4101 Fax #: 561-338-4077 Email: eservice@tmppllc.com By: /s/ Stephen Weinstein, Esq. FBN: 740896 OUR CASE #: 19-000697/2019 10542 CIDL/SHELLPOINT December 7, 14, 2023 23-00356I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Case No. 2023 10150 CIDL Mortgage Lenders Investment Trading Corporation formerly known as R P Funding, Inc., Plaintiff, vs.

William C. McBride, III a/k/a William C. McBride, et al., Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment and/or Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, entered in Case No. 2023 10150 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein Mortgage Lenders Investment Trading Corporation formerly known as R P Funding, Inc. is the Plaintiff and William C. McBride, III a/k/a William C. McBride; Lisa Lynn McBride a/k/a Lisa L. McBride; T & T Builders of Volusia County, Inc. are the Defendants, that Laura Roth, Volusia County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at, www.volusia.realforeclose. com, beginning at 11:00AM on the 30th day of January, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT(S) 5927, 5928 AND 5929, BLOCK 196, FLORIDA SHORES UNIT NO. 6, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGE(S) 109, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

REQUESTS FOR ACCOMODATIONS

BY PERSONS WITH DISABILTIES If you are a person with a disability who needs

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

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

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

ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL Dated this 1st day of December, 2023.

BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2001 NW 64th St, Suite 130 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone: (954) 618-6955, ext. 4766 Fax: (954) 618-6954 FLCourtDocs@brockandscott.com By /s/Justin J. Kelley Justin J. Kelley, Esq. Florida Bar No. 32106 File # 22-F00303 December 7, 14, 2023 23-00360I

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.2023 13432 PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF PATRICIA A YOUNG, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of PATRICIA A YOUNG, Deceased, whose date of death was July 1, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N Alabama Ave. Suite #C335, DeLand, Fl. 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 7, 2023.

JULIA WILLIAMSON, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Scott R. Bugay, Esquire Florida Bar No. 5207 Citicentre, Suite P600 290 NW 165TH Street Miami FL 33169 Telephone: (305) 956-9040 Fax: (305) 945-2905 Primary Email: Scott@srblawyers.com Secondary Email: angelica@srblawyers.com December 7, 14, 2023 23-00355I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12786 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF JUDITH ANN DAUGHERTY, aka JUDITH DAUGHERTY Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Judith Ann Daugherty, also known as Judith Daugherty, deceased, whose date of death was October 3, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 7, 2023.

Personal Representative: Michael Scott Daugherty c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Personal Representative: Edward A. Dimayuga, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 50634 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 258-0392 E-Mail: ed@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: paralegal@legacylaw313.com December 7, 14, 2023 23-00354I

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2022 11756 CIDL LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

JOSE BADILLO-MUNOZ A/K/A JOSE BADILLO MUNOZ A/K/A JOSE L. BADILLO MUNOZ, et al., Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in Civil Case No. 2022 11756 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Volusia County, Deland, Florida, wherein LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC is Plaintiff and Jose Badillo-Munoz a/k/a Jose Badillo Munoz a/k/a Jose L. Badillo Munoz, et al., are Defendants, the Clerk of Court, LAURA E. ROTH, ESQ., will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www. volusia.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 2nd day of January, 2024 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: Lot 95, Alexandria Pointe, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 52, Pages 37-40, inclusive, of the Public Records of Volusia County, Florida.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

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

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

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

By: /s/Robyn Katz Robyn Katz, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: MRService@mccalla.com Fla. Bar No.: 146803 22-01690FL December 7, 14, 2023 23-00361I

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2022 30556 CICI SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

AZIZ AHMAD, ZAHIDA AZIZ AHMAD AND MOHAMMAD DIN, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 28, 2023, and entered in 2022 30556 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. is the Plaintiff and AZIZ AHMAD; MOHAMMAD DIN; ZAHIDA AZIZ AHMAD; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MOHAMMAD DIN N/K/A YASMIN DIN; TOWN PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. are the Defendant(s). Laura E. Roth as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.volusia.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on December 29, 2023, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 255, TOWN PARK P.U.D.- PHASE 3, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 49, PAGES 151 THOUGH 153, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Property Address: 4257 MAYFAIR LN, PORT ORANGE, FL 32129 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

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

Dated this 30 day of November, 2023.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 22-016571 - EuE 23-00357I December 7, 14, 2023

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO.: 2023 11663 CIDL U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

MARGARET A. MOODY; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARGARET A. MOODY; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in the above styled cause now pending in said court and as required by Florida Statute 45.031(2), LAURA E. ROTH as the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.volusia.realforeclose.com at 11:00 AM on the 23 day of January, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 46, BLOCK 12, DELTONA LAKES UNIT ONE, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGES 96 THROUGH 100, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1424 HARTLEY AVE, DELTONA, FL 32725 IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 257-6096 Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

Dated this 30 day of November 2023.

By: /s/ Pratik Patel Pratik Patel, Esq. Bar Number: 98057 Submitted by: De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. PO Box 5026 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 Telephone: (954) 453-0365 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 eservice@decubaslewis.com 23-00947 December 7, 14, 2023 23-00358I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-10918-PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLENE A. KELLNER, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Charlene A. Kellner, deceased, whose date of death was December 15, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Volusia County Courthouse, 101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand, FL 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is 12/07/2023.

Personal Representative: Drew Daddono 1227 North Franklin Street Tampa, Florida 33602 Attorney for Personal Representative: Drew Daddono, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 111946 1227 North Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 444-2573 contact@anchortrustmanagement.com drew@ anchortrustmanagement.com December 7, 14, 2023 23-00353I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 12/29/2023 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1973 CHMP HS 0439683881D . Last Tenants: JERRY GOOD, ROBERTA GOOD AND FRED W GOOD and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at MHC CARRIAGE COVE LLC, 5 CARRIAGE COVE WAY, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32119. 813-282-5925.

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 12/29/2023 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1974 GREE HS 21621009AH & 21621009BH . Last Tenants: MARLENE B ALFONSO AND PABLO MANUEL GONZALEZ and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at MHC CARRIAGE COVE LLC, 5 CARRIAGE COVE WAY, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32119. 813-282-5925.

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 12/22/2023 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1985 PALM HS PH062765FL . Last Tenants: LAWRENCE J TOTH and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at BEL-AIRE INVESTMENTS INC DBA EASTERN SHORES MOBILE VILLAGE, 10 CAMINO REAL DRIVE, EDGEWATER, FL 32132. 813-241-8269.

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FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of The Next Level NP located at 533 N. Nova Road Suite 116, in the City of Ormond Beach, Volusia County, FL 32174 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 12/26/2023 11:00 AM, the following Personal Property will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S.715.109: 1989 PARK VIN# CLFL90948A & CLFL90948B Last Known Tenants: Amanda Uliasz Sale to be held at: Bedrock Eldorado Estates LLC2320 Eslinger Road New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (Volusia County) (386) 427-8466 December 7, 14, 2023

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SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12797 PRDL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF DIANA LYNN LAMB, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of DIANA LYNN LAMB, deceased, whose date of death was September 21, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave, DeLand, , FL 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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: November 30, 2023.

Signed on this day of, 11/21/2023.

KELLY NOLAN Personal Representative Heidi S. Webb Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 73958 Law Office of Heidi S. Webb 210 South Beach Street, Ste. 202 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 257-3332 Email: heidi@heidiwebb.com 23-00345I Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 2023

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2023 32303 CICI U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-5, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-5, Plaintiff, vs.

CARLO S. SCROFANO; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF PALMA SCROFANO, ET AL. Defendants To the following Defendant(s): UNKNOWN HEIRS OF PALMA SCROFANO (CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN) Last Known Address: UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 2, BLOCK 6, ORTONA PARK, SECTION THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGE 232 AND 233 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 3010 PRINCETON AVENUE, DAYTONA BEACH FL 32118 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to J. Anthony Van Ness, Esq. at VAN NESS LAW FIRM, PLC, Attorney for the Plaintiff, whose address is 1239 E. NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE #110, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442 on or before JAN 04 2023 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. This notice is provided to Administrative Order No. 2065.

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

To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Ad-

ministration, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096.

Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

THESE ARE NOT COURT INFORMATION NUMBERS SOLICITUD DE ADAPTACIONES PARA PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES Si usted es una person con discapacidad que necesita una adaptación para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene el derecho a que se le proporcione cierta asistencia, sin incurrir en gastos. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Administración Judicial (Court Administration), 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 2576096, con no menos de 7 dias de antelación de su cita de comparecencia ante el juez, o de inmediato al recibir esta notificación si la cita de comparecencia está dentro de un plazo menos de 7 días ; si usted tiene una discapacidad del habla o del oído, llame al 711.

ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 20 day of November, 2023 LAURA E. ROTH VOLUSIA COUNTY CLERK OF COURT By /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton As Deputy Clerk J. Anthony Van Ness, Esq. VAN NESS LAW FIRM, PLC Attorney for the Plaintiff 1239 E. NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE #110 DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442 PHH18476-23/ng Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 2023 23-00350I

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12691 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF FREDERICK BRANDON MEYER, aka FREDERICK BRANDEN MEYER Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Frederick Brandon Meyer, also known as Frederick Branden Meyer, deceased, whose date of death was September 13, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is November 30, 2023.

Personal Representative: Janet K. Rabe-Meyer c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Personal Representative: W. Denis Shelley, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 273872 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 258-0392 E-Mail: shelley@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: linda@legacylaw313.com Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 2023 23-00344I

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2023 12347 CIDL LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

MIKEL WILLIAM GRIMM, et al., Defendants.

TO: MIKEL WILLIAM GRIMM 3481 CORNELL TERR, DELTONA, FL 32738 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 8, BLOCK 894, DELTONA LAKES UNIT THIRTY FOUR, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 27, PAGES 134 THROUGH 142, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on De Cubas & Lewis, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is PO BOX 5026, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33310 on or before JAN 04 2023, a date at least thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the (Please publish in BUSINESS OBSERVER) and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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

To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 257-6096 Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 20 day of November, 2023.

LAURA E. ROTH As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton As Deputy Clerk De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff PO BOX 5026 CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33310 23-01858 Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 2023 23-00351I

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NOTICE BY FLAGLER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM AD VALOREM METHOD OF COLLECTION OF A NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT Notice is hereby given to all owners of lands located within the boundaries of the Dunes CDD Stormwater Drainage District that Flagler County intends to use the uniform ad valorem method for collecting the non-ad valorem assessments levied by Flagler County as set forth in Section 197.3632, F.S., and that the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Flagler County Government Services Building – Board Chambers, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 2, 1st Floor, Bunnell, FL 32110.

The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Flagler County Board of County Commisioners to use the uniform ad valorem method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments levied by the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners as provided in Section 197.3632, F.S. The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners is considering adopting a non-ad valorem assessment for 2024-2025 fiscal year, and continuing from year to year thereafter, for the the collection and conveyance of stormwater and the maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities within the Dunes CDD Stormwater Drainage District within unincorporated Flagler County, which is bounded on the north by 16th Road, bounded on the east by Hammock Dunes Parkway, bounded on the south by Jungle Hut Road, and bounded on the west by State Road A1A. This non-ad valorem assessment is being levied for the first time.

Interested parties may appear at the public hearing to be heard regarding the use of the uniform ad valorem method of collecting such non-ad valorem assessments.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this public hearing such person will need a record of proceedings and for such purpose such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at their own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.

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NOTICE BY FLAGLER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM AD VALOREM METHOD OF COLLECTION OF A NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT WITHIN UNINCORPORATED FLAGLER COUNTY FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT Notice is hereby given to all owners of lands located within unincorporated Flagler County that Flagler County intends to use the uniform ad valorem method for collecting the non-ad valorem assessments levied by Flagler County as set forth in Section 197.3632, F.S., and that the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Flagler County Government Services Building – Board Chambers, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 2, 1st Floor, Bunnell, FL 32110.

The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Flagler County Board of County Commisioners to use the uniform ad valorem method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments levied by the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners as provided in Section 197.3632, F.S. The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners is considering adopting a non-ad valorem assessment for 2024-2025 fiscal year, and continuing from year to year thereafter, for the abatement of nuisance properties within unincorporated Flagler County.

This non-ad valorem assessment is being levied for the first time.

Interested parties may appear at the public hearing to be heard regarding the use of the uniform ad valorem method of collecting such non-ad valorem assessments.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this public hearing such person will need a record of proceedings and for such purpose such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at their own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 12091 CIDL U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE TERWIN MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-1, ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES, TMTS SERIES 2006-1, Plaintiff, vs.

SHAVONDA GIBSON, et al., Defendant.

To: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE ESTATE OF HATTIE M. GIBSON A/K/A HATTIE MAE GIBSON A/K/A HATTIE M. HAMILTON A/K/A HATTIE HAMILTON GIBSON, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS ADDRESS: UNKNOWN SHAVONDA GIBSON 735 E CAROLINA AVENUE, DELAND, FL 32724 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF SHAVONDA GIBSON 735 E CAROLINA AVENUE, DELAND, FL 32724 DAMIEN DANTRE NELSON, JR. 735 E CAROLINA AVENUE, DELAND, FL 32724 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DAMIEN DANTRE NELSON, JR. 735 E CAROLINA AVENUE, DELAND, FL 32724 ROBERT GIBSON A/K/A ROBERT LEWIS GIBSON, JR. 735 E CAROLINA AVENUE, DELAND, FL 32724 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ROBERT GIBSON A/K/A ROBERT LEWIS GIBSON, JR. 735 E CAROLINA AVENUE, DELAND, FL 32724 JERMAINE GUNN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN JERMAINE GUNN

735 E CAROLINA AVENUE, DELAND, FL 32724 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JERMAINE GUNN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JERMAINE GUNN 735 E CAROLINA AVENUE, DELAND, FL 32724 UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 1 735 E CAROLINA AVENUE, DELAND, FL 32724 UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 2 735 E CAROLINA AVENUE, DELAND, FL 32724 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to-wit: LOTS 62, 63 AND 64, ORANGE GROVE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 218, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to file a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Sara Collins, Esq, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 and file the original with the Clerk of the above- styled Court on or before Jan 2, 2023 or 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on the 16th day of NOV, 2023.

LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: /s/ Shawnee S. Smith Deputy Clerk MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: AccountsPayable@mccalla.com 23-06161FL Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 2023 23-00352I

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

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment and/or Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, entered in Case No. 2020 10402 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein Mortgage Lenders Investment Trading Corporation d/b/a R P Funding f/k/a R P Funding, Inc. is the Plaintiff and The Unknown Heirs or Beneficiaries of the Estate of Craig F. Lipscomb a/k/a Craig Lipscomb a/k/ Craig Farrel Lipscomb, Deceased; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Quicken Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns; LORENA LIPSCOMB A/K/A LORENA JOHANNA LIPSCOMB; MELANIE MARIE LEDGERWOOD; JOHN RAYMOND LIPSCOMB are the Defendants, that Laura Roth, Volusia County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at, www.volusia.realforeclose.com, beginning at 11:00 AM on the 1st day of February, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 9, BLOCK 128, DELTONA LAKES UNIT FOUR, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGE(S) 121 THROUGH 126, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk

reports the surplus as unclaimed.

REQUESTS FOR ACCOMODATIONS

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

THESE ARE NOT COURT INFORMATION NUMBERS SOLICITUD DE ADAPTACIONES PARA PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES Si usted es una persona con discapacidad que necesita una adaptación para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene el derecho a que se le proporcione cierta asistencia, sinincurrir en gastos. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Administración Judicial (Court Administración), 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 2576096, con no menos de 7 días de antelación de su cita de comparecencia ante el juez, o de inmediato al recibir esta notificación si la cita de comparecencia está dentro de un plazo menos de 7 días; si usted tiene una discapacidad del habla o del oído, llame al 711.

ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL Dated this 24th day of November, 2023.

BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2001 NW 64th St, Suite 130 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone: (954) 618-6955, ext. 4766 Fax: (954) 618-6954 FLCourtDocs@brockandscott.com By /s/Justin J. Kelley Justin J. Kelley, Esq. Florida Bar No. 32106 File # 20-F01777 Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 2023 23-00349I

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO.: 2023 11605 CIDL PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

PATRICK A. THOMAS; STATE OF FLORIDA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CLERK OF COURT; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in the above styled cause now pending in said court and as required by Florida Statute 45.031(2), LAURA E. ROTH as the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.volusia.realforeclose.com at, 11:00 AM on the 16 day of January 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: BEGIN AT A POINT NORTH 09 DEGREES 56’ 07” EAST, 3619.52 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 39, TOWNSHIP 16 SOUTH, RANGE 30 EAST, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE PAUL DUPONT GRANT; RUN THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 56’ 07” EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE PAUL DUPONT GRANT 644.19 FEET; THENCE NORTH 55 DEGREES 58’ 00” WEST, 169.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 56’ 07” WEST, 713.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 80 DEGREES 03’ 53” EAST, 155 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, LYING IN VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3845 GOLDEN HILLS, DELAND, FL 32720 IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 257-6096 Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

Dated this 20 day of November 2023.

By: /s/ Lindsay Maisonet Lindsay Maisonet, Esq. Bar Number: 93156 Submitted by: De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. PO Box 5026 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 Telephone: (954) 453-0365 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 eservice@decubaslewis.com 22-02493 Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 2023 23-00348I

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 2023 11599 PDRL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF WALTER JOHN KEATING, JR., A/K/A WALTER J. KEATING, JR., A/K/A/ WALTER J. KEATING, A/K/A WALTER JOHN KEATING Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Walter John Keating, Jr., a/k/a Walter J. Keating, Jr., a/k/a Walter J. Keating, a/k/a Walter John Keating, deceased, whose date of death was April 7, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the mailing address of which is PO Box 6043, Deland, Florida 32721. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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 November 30, 2023.

Scott G. Keating Personal Representative 4008 Cree Drive Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Wendy A. Mara, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 69872 Mara Law. P.A. 555 West Granada Blvd., Ste.D-10 Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: (386) 672-8081 Fax: (386) 265-5995 E-Mail: wamara@maralawpa.com Secondary E-Mail: fmgomez@maralawpa.com Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 2023 23-00347I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-10075 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF CONSTANCE ROMANO A/K/A CONSTANCE A. ROMANO A/K/A CONSTANCE LOTT ROMANO, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of CONSTANCE ROMANO A/K/A CONSTANCE A. ROMANO A/K/A CONSTANCE LOTT ROMANO, deceased, whose date of death was December 17, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P. O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: November 30, 2023.

Signed on this 21st day of November, 2023.

R. KEVIN KOREY Personal Representative 18 Oak Bluff Lane Ormond Beach, FL 32174 ROBERT KIT KOREY, ESQUIRE Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 147787 ROBERT KIT KOREY, P. A. 595 W. Granada Blvd., Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Telephone: (386) 677-3431 Email: Kit@koreylawpa.com Secondary Email: Michele@koreylawpa.com Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 2023 23-00346I

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