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Help us cheer on your neighbors Good news from good people, in Flagler County. BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Have you ever known someone who you felt deserved a standing ovation? Extraordinary people are all around us, every day. This year, as we do every year, the Observer asked last year’s winners to nominate someone for a Standing O in our first edition in January. On these pages, you can read their stories and get to know some of your community’s unsung heroes — people who give of their time selflessly, never asking for praise. Who else should we write about throughout the year? Email me at brian@observerlocalnews.com.

TEACHERS OF THE YEAR PAGE 1B THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2024

STANDING O AWARDS Nadine King................PAGE 4A Laura Jenkins............ PAGE 5A Sue Packman............. PAGE 6A Jeff Murphy................ PAGE 6A Marty Feilder............. PAGE 11A Joseph Fajardo.........PAGE 12A Cole Hash..................PAGE 13A Ron Steinwehr..........PAGE 13A

416 units for Cascades Development succeeds in getting rare rehearing PAGE 2A

YOUR TOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPS Two Flagler County middle school cross country runners were runners-up at the middle school state championships in Lakeland this season. Buddy Taylor Middle School’s Douglas Seth and Indian Trails Middle School’s Peyton Ceraci were honored at the Dec. 19 Flagler County School Board meeting. Seth set goals during summer team camp of breaking 10 minutes in the 3-kilometer distance and winning the state championship. At state, he placed second with a time of 9:58. While he achieved one of his goals, he’ll have the opportunity to reach the other at next year’s state championships when he will be an eighth grader. During the season, Seth won two meets, including the county championship, finished among the top five in seven meets. He finished the season ranked fifth in the nation among seventh grade boys. Ceraci won the girls county championship and finished second at state. She set a personal record of 11:08 and finished in the top four in all seven of her races, winning three times. She finished the season ranked 27th in the nation among eighth grade girls.

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Calendar......................PAGE 3A Cavaliere....................PAGE 14A Comics ........................PAGE 7B Letters.......................PAGE 12A Public Notices...........PAGE 10B Sports........................PAGE 13A Veterans....................PAGE 14A

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2024

Rehearing keeps Cascades at 416 units

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SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Vote on Old Kings Village delayed for second time

A decision on the 62-acre Old Kings Village development has once again been delayed to allow more time for negotiations between residents at a neighboring property and the developer. The Palm Coast City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 2 to delay a final vote on the application until Jan. 16, after having delayed the vote at its Dec. 5 meeting for the same reason. Residents at Polo Club West, which borders the development’s east side, have had concerns about the privacy and property values of their homes if the 210-unit development is approved. The Polo Club West’s homeowner association hired lawyer Dennis Bayer to represent them in negotiations with developer Geosam Capital US and its attorney, Michael Chiumento. Bayer said the main issue was last-minute changes made to an agreement on the buffer between the two properties. The property, 2.5 miles south of State Road 100 on Old Kings Road, was annexed into Palm Coast in September.

After a rehearing on the Cascades development in Seminole Woods, the property will still be limited to 416 units, but the adjacent property, owned by a different developer, is no longer counted in Cascades unit cap. The Cascades is a 330.8-acre development located on Seminole Woods Boulevard that was annexed into Palm Coast in August. The City Council voted to limit the development to 416 units — down from the proposed 850 — at its Nov. 7 meeting. Attorney Michael Chiumento — representing both Cascades developer Byrndog PCP and the adjacent property, owned by JTL Grand Landings — said a mistake in the documentation incorrectly applied the policy limit to both developments. He requested and was granted a rehearing at the Dec. 19 City Council meeting. On Jan. 2, the council unanimously voted to change the policy to exclude the JTL property. Council member Theresa Carli Pontieri said the council and city staff did not make a mistake, and that even granting the rehearing in the first place set a bad precedent. “We are creating a slippery slope by granting this rehearing,” she said. The crux of the problem stems from the 44.8-acre “hook”-shaped property owned by JTL Grand Landings that extends into the Cascades development. The hook piece, previously annexed into Palm Coast, already had its own residential land use designation and an approval for 98 units. Applying the 416-unit policy limit to the JTL property was done without the owner’s consent, Chiumento said, and essentially removed JTL’s previous 98-unit approval. Pontieri said there was no misapprehension of the facts on the part of the council and that the rehearing

“We are creating a slippery slope by granting this rehearing.” THERESA CARLI PONTIERI, council member

“It is unequivocal that the city does not have written authorization … that JTL consented to a change in land use.” MICHAEL CHIUMENTO, attorney for JTL Grand Landings, Byrndog PCP

was an attempt by the developer to revisit the decision after not getting its way in the Nov. 7 vote. She said Chiumento attended at all three meetings — a Planning Board meeting and two City Council meetings — where the application was reviewed. In all cases, she said, the documentation showed the inclusion of the hook piece in the policy limit, and neither Chiumento nor the applicant ever moved to correct the documentation, even when she said she explicitly asked if it was correct. Chiumento said the error was on everyone’s side. He admitted that he should have checked the legal description of the property, but that senior planner Jose Papa should not have included the JTL property in the legal description to begin with when the application was for the Byrndog property. “It is unequivocal that the city does not have written authorization … that JTL consented to a change in land use,” he said. Further confusion stemmed from emailed communications in which Chiumento told Papa the JTL hook piece is not included in the application, but Byrndog’s Jeff Douglas emailed Chiumento and Papa saying that JTL wished to be included and sent over a form signed — but not notarized — by JTL property owner David West to that effect. Chiumento said Douglas and West were referring to the zoning application, not the land use and policy limit. Pontieri said staff, Chiumento and Douglas all referenced the hook piece as included in the Cascades policy limit multiple times throughout the

previous City Council meetings. City attorney Anthony Garganese, from Garganese, Weiss, D’Agresta & Salzman, P.A. law firm, said the council had to decide if it believed the signed but not notarized form and the communications from the developers constituted as permission from the JTL property owner. Council member Nick Klufas suggested the simplest solution to avoid a potential lawsuit would be to remove the hook piece from the 416-unit comprehensive plan policy limit. Pontieri said she would normally agree with that but said the rehearing should not be happening in the first place. Pontieri motioned that the council retain the Nov. 7 decision, including the hook piece. The motion failed 4-1. Council member Nick Klufas then motioned to remove the hook piece from the previous Nov. 7 vote, but retain the 416-unit limit to the 330.8-acre Cascades development. The motion passed unanimously.

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the size of the JTL Grand Landings property

330.8 acres

the size of the Byrndog PCP property

850 units

the requested maximum number of units in the original land use application

416 units

the maximum number of residential units the council approved on Jan. 2 for the 330.8-acre Cascades

98 units

have been restored to the JTL Grand Landings Property

Fire battalion chief celebrates 30 years on force Palm Coast Fire Department Battalion Chief Randy Holmes celebrated 30 years of service with the PCFD in 2023. In his career, Holmes directed operations during the 1998 wildfires to safeguard homes in the F Section, a press release from the city said. In 2011, Holmes also played a pivotal role as the lead officer during the White Eagle brush fires in Seminole Woods. Holmes graduated from Flagler Palm Coast High School in 1985 and served as a volunteer firefighter in the Bunnell Volunteer Fire Department before joining the PCFD in 1993 as a firefighterEMT. He became Battalion Chief of Prevention in October 2022. “After 25 exemplary years in operations mainly as a company officer and five years of leadership in Fire Prevention, Chief Holmes continues a fantastic career,” Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill said. “Randy always leads with both expertise and heart and serves as a mentor to countless PCFD officers and firefighters.”

FIND funding for recreation, public safety assistance

Palm Coast and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office are receiving grant funding from the Florida Inland Navigation District in 2024. Palm Coast will receive $228,000 toward phase 2 of the city’s Waterfront Park enhancements. FIND has now contributed $533,000 toward the $1.2 million project. The FCSO will receive $38,000 — 50% of the total cost — toward a new Tidewater 2110BM marine unit vessel for the FCSO’s Marine Unit.

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KIWANIS HOLIDAY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT When: 3-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5; and 12-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6 Where: Matanzas High School, 3535 Pirate Nation Way, Palm Coast Details: Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual high school basketball tournament featuring boys’ and girls’ teams from around the state. Admission costs $5 for students and $10 for adults per day. Proceeds from ticket sales will go toward the athletic programs at Matanzas High School. FREE FAMILY ART NIGHT When: 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Work together with your family to create a fun project with art instructor Linda King. The activity’s theme is “real surrealism.” All art supplies are provided. No art experience is required, and all ages are welcome. Free program. MOVIES ON THE HALIFAX When: 6 p.m. Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of “Grease,” rated PG. Movies are weather-sensitive. Call 386-676-3216 for rainout information.

SATURDAY, JAN. 6

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING EVENT 2024 When: 8 a.m. to noon Where: Palm Coast Fuel Depot, 22 Utility Drive, Palm Coast Details: Recycle your Christmas tree and receive a free 3-gallon tree or shrub in exchange, while supplies last, at the city of Palm Coast’s 17th-annual Christmas tree recycling event. There will also be free papershredding services onsite. All trees donated for recycling will be ground and used as mulch for the city’s parks and trails. Residents should remove all decorations, light, tinsel

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 S., 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. ORMOND ART WALK When: 3-7 p.m. Where: Ormond Beach MainStreet Arts District, 128 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Join Ocean Art Gallery, Frame of Mind, Art Spotlight, The Studio by Artist Angel Lowden, the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and more on the first Saturday of each month for art openings and art events.

SUNDAY, JAN. 7

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND BLOOD DRIVE When: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: St. Brendan Catholic Church, 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: The Father Eamonn Gill Council 13018 Knights of Columbus will serve a pancake breakfast at the Social Hall and the OneBlood Big Red Bus will be onsite to accept blood donations. All donors will receive a free pass to the pancake breakfast, as well as a free gift, $20 eGift card and a complimentary wellness checkup from OneBlood. The breakfast includes all the pancakes you can eat, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. The breakfast for non-donors costs $6 for adults, and children under 12 eat free. All are welcome. BIKERS AGAINST TRAFFICKING POKER RUN AND RALLY When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 U.S.

1, Ormond Beach Details: Bikers Against Trafficking are holding a poker run and rally featuring Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The poker run will start at the Cracked Egg Diner in Daytona Beach Shores and end at the Iron Horse Saloon. The rally will begin at 3 p.m. Enjoy live music, raffles, door prizes and more. Poker run starts at $40. A ticket to the rally costs $50. Visit https://ticketscandy.com/e/bikers-against-traffickingpoker-run-3411.

MONDAY, JAN. 8

ARTIST TALK WITH NANCY BAUR DILLEN: VISUAL POEMS When: 11 a.m. to noon Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Artist Nancy Baur Dillen, whose works are on display in the museum’s “Surreal Worlds” exhibition, will explain her artistic shift from colorful oil paintings to “magically realistic drawings” in black and white. Free admission. Registration is required. Visit ormondartmuseum. org.

TUESDAY, JAN. 9

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Paint along with awardwinning watercolor artist, Stewart Jones. All supplies are included in the $75 class fee. No drawing is required. Call 386-317-9400. STATEWIDE READ-IN When: 4 p.m. Where: Volusia County Schools district offices, 200 N. Clara Ave., DeLand Details: Free to be Coalition and Volusia County Citizens for Truth and Justice in Education will host a silent read-in for banned books outside of the Volusia County School Board meeting.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10

TWO-DAY ACRYLIC WORKSHOP When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Paint along with awardwinning Ormond Beach artist, Scott Hiestand or paint your own artwork.

Class costs $100. Bring your own supplies, or Ocean Art Gallery can provide them for an additional $20. Call 386-317-9400. THE TEXAS TENORS When: 7 p.m. Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast Details: See The Texas Tenors perform at the Flagler Auditorium. The Texas Tenors have appeared on “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” and have performed over 1,400 live concerts in the last 10 years. Tickets start at $54. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

THURSDAY, JAN. 11

YOGA OUTDOORS When: 9:30 a.m. Where: Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave., Ormond Beach Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free outdoor beginner level yoga class by Victoria Bennett. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081. ART OF HEALING WORKSHOP When: 2-3:30 p.m. Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Join OMAM for this program to create art projects that focus on self-expression, growth, and relaxation, often with a meditative component. Open to anyone 16 and older in need of reflective time, including caregivers, survivors, and those who have lost a loved one. Free admission. Registration is required. Visit ormondartmuseum.org. CENSORSHIP IN THE CROSSHAIRS SPEAKER EVENT When: 5-6 p.m. Where: Ormond Beach Library auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Attend this Kids’ Right to Read Network Volusia County Affiliate speaker event, featuring Stephana Ferrell, director of research and insight and co-founder of the Florida Freedom to Read Project. There will be a KRRN book giveaway at this event, while supplies last. Event is hosted by Volusia County Citizens

for Truth and Justice in Education and the Free to Be Florida Coalition.

FRIDAY, JAN. 12

STARRY, STARRY NIGHT When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Ormond Beach downtown district, beachside Details: Stroll Ormond’s beachside cultural district during this gallery walk presented by Ormond MainStreet. Visit the Ormond Memorial Art Museum, The Casements and the MacDonald House to see different exhibitions.

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WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB When: 12:30-2 p.m. every Tuesday, beginning Jan. 9 Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach Details: Join this book club, which will study “Love Stories of the Bible Speak” by Shannon Bream. The book club wil meet in the Marchman Building, room 117. Contact Sylvia Meincke at 386-451-5223. EXERCISES FOR THE MATURING BODY When: 9:30 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.” Submit nonprofit events at observerlocalnews.com/calendar.

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Nadine King, the force behind making Christmas Come True ‘What we need to do as a community is show love,’ King said. ‘I want the spirit of Christmas to always be close to people’s hearts.’ SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Christmas Come True just finished its 14th year providing gifts to Flagler County families. Founder Nadine King said her goal has always been to spread love during the holidays to families in need. “That’s what we need to do as a community is show love,” she said. “I want the spirit of Christmas to always be close to people’s hearts.” King started Christmas Come True in Flagler County after the 2007-2009 recession began and she said she saw families being evicted from their homes, even around the holidays. “It’s something that I promised God I would do,” she said. “This is just a blessing. This is God’s work.” The effort begain in her guest bedroom, with supplies to serve 50 families. This year alone, the nonprofit has supplied 460 Flagler County children with Christmas presents, King said. Flagler County families apply to be part of Christmas Come True online and then are interviewed by volunteers before being added to the nonprofit’s list. Those who make the list fill out a paper for each child in the home, listing their age, clothing sizes, favorite colors and what toys

the child wants. Each child receives a full outfit — socks, shoes, pants, shirts, a hat, underwear — alongside a stocking full of toiletries and the presents. It’s around 15 gifts per child, King said. From there, volunteers group the families’ presents together to be picked up ahead of Christmas. King said more than half of the families on the list have medical conditions. “You’ve got so many families who are desperate,” she said. “You just think, how do they do that? How do you wake up and know it’s not going to get better?” But that’s why she does this, she said: to help parents and grandparents who struggle provide a happy Christmas for their children and grandchildren. “I know that on [Christmas] morning, that all of us have done something to give them a joyous day,” King said. Christmas Come True volunteer Liz McKenna said it’s always about the children for King. Between Christmas Come True and King’s thrift store, Begin Again Home Goods, McKenna said, King has dedicated her life to helping Flagler County families throughout the year. “I think that’s what drew me in, was her passion. She is so devoted to these children and these families,” McKenna said. “This is her life. It really is.” The stories of the families the nonprofit helps inspire all of the volunteers, McKenna said. And King’s endless energy helps build such a positive atmosphere, that it keeps the volunteers going throughout the

“I think that’s what drew me in, was her passion. She is so devoted to these children and these families. This is her life. It really is.” LIZ MCKENNA, Christmas Come True volunteer

“It’s something that I promised God I would do.” NADINE KING, founder of Christmas Come True

2023 Standing O Nadine King, founder of Christmas Come True. Photo by Sierra Williams

long hours, she said. “[King] thrives on it, she really does,” McKenna said. “If she didn’t inspire all of us, we wouldn’t be here.” Karen Shoemaker said the nonprofit has grown over the 10 years she’s volunteered there, both in the number of donations and the number of participating families. King is like an Energizer bunny, Shoemaker said, working tirelessly to keep everything organized and running smoothly. Because the families are only from Flagler County, she said, the participants could really be anyone’s neighbors. “Nadine just wants to spread joy and happiness to the community, to

our neighbors,” Shoemaker said. Shoemaker said Christmas Come True doesn’t just help local families but spreads the true meaning of Christmas: love. “You’ve got to love your neighbor and spread kindness,” she said. McKenna said King is a woman motivated by a “strong, deep-rooted faith.” “I think she sees what she’s doing as a mission that God is asking her to do,” McKenna said. “… If there weren’t people in the community like Nadine, who devotes her entire life to this organization, there would be a real gap in this community.” King said she wished she could

help every family in need and does her best to fill even the last minute requests. Often, she said, those are the people who suddenly find themselves displaced during the holiday — like a mother escaping a domestic violence situation or a family that experiences a sudden tragedy. “It’s so near and dear to my heart to accept last-minute families,” she said. Ultimately, King said, Christmas Come True is about showing love to one’s neighbors, one bundle of presents at a time. “Every single bag says ‘I love you,’” King said. “You’re a stranger, but I love you.”

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Deputy Laura Jenkins ‘shines as a beacon for law enforcement’

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Ask the people around her, and the friends of Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputy first class Laura Jenkins will agree she lives by her motto, “it’s nice to be nice,” in every aspect of her life. She’s the first person to extend a welcoming hand to the new person in a friend group. She cooks food for people in her fraternity who just left the hospital. And as a first responder, Jenkins goes so far as to keep her trunk stocked with items the people she meets on patrol might need — food, water, personal hygiene supplies and even extra flip flops. “I’ve got everything that you could possibly think that someone in need could want,”

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“She just [has] a pretty keen intuition to be able to do the best job that that she could,” he said. Responding to calls is just a portion of the work as an FCSO deputy, Stamps said, but Jenkins goes above and beyond with even the routine parts of the job. One time, he said, a woman had died and left behind her small dog, and Jenkins jumped through hoops to ensure the dog found a good home instead of being lost in the system. “She didn’t get paid to do any of that. She did it on her own time,” he said. “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen her take an interest in something she didn’t need to.” That part of Jenkins also shines in her capacity as chaplain for the nonprofit Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 4256 in St. Augustine. Chapter President Colby Dennis said Jenkins has been an Eagle member for several years now but has become so much more involved since becoming chaplain in the last year. The chaplain, he said, follows up with members who are going through hard times or are sick or hospitalized. And Jenkins goes above and beyond the description by regularly bringing homecooked meals to homes to those who are ill, he said. “She does so much,” he said. “Doing a full time job and still trying to put all the effort into what she can do to help and do more … I know I appreciate everything she does.” Dennis said recently a member of their chapter has been battling lung cancer, and Jenkins has gone out of her way to

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she said. “I carry it with me.” Jenkins, 39, waited tables for 15 years before she joined the police academy in 2017 at the age of 33. The FCSO hired Jenkins in 2018 and she now serves on the crisis negotiation team and the critical incident stress management team. Jenkins said she’s proud to wear the uniform because it’s an opportunity to help people. The goodies she keeps in the trunk of her patrol car is just one way she helps people and the items come in handy all the time — from helping her soothe a young child caught in the middle of a domestic abuse case to handing out water and shoes to a bare foot homeless woman walking down the street. “This is not a valuable item for me, but it means everything when I give it to somebody,” she said. “It makes them happy. But it makes me really happy to be able to provide that.” Deputy first class Ben Stamps said he doesn’t know how she manages to fit everything in the patrol car, on top of all the gear they’re required to carry on shift. “It’s like Mary Poppins’ bag in there,” Stamps said, laughing. But carrying around the extra things on the off chance someone might need it “speaks volumes of her character,” he said. Stamps and Jenkins were patrol zone partners for two years when he first joined the FCSO in 2020. Stamps said the two of them worked well together and have since become friends outside of the FCSO. He said Jenkins is the “best kind of cop.”

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Sue Packman, 82, helps teach struggling students to read Packman, a retired special education teacher, has volunteered with Reading Pals program for the last seven years to help teach students how to read.

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Sue Packman retired as a teacher after 30 years in a classroom but, at 82, that doesn’t mean she’s stopped teaching. Instead, she volunteers three times a week, two to three hours each day, with Reading Pals, a program that connects mentors with students struggling to read in pre-kindergarten to third grade classrooms. Volunteering, she said, keeps her moving, mentally and physically, and she loves helping kids learn to read. “I think reading is the key to a lot in our life,” Packman said. “It gives us an opportunity to open many doors that we would not normally, in the course of our life, be exposed to.” Packman taught elementary-aged children in Maryland, with a primary focus on special education. She and her husband moved to Flagler County around eight years ago. Following her passion for teaching, Packman signed up with Flagler Volunteer Services and began volunteering with the state-managed Reading Pals. Packman started on her path to teaching in her mid-20’s, after she divorced and had two young children to take care of. There was a program at the time, she said, that helped women go to school and learn a career, like nursing or teaching. “Special education was a field that

really needed [people],” Packman said, “and since I love kids anyway, well, that seemed to be the spot for me.” Packman said she was fortunate to work in a school that allowed her to reincorporate children labeled as special needs back into the classroom, instead of separating the children out. She said in her experience most of the children who were labeled as special education learned better in a classroom with their peers, with some extra instruction. In Reading Pals, she said, she tries to do the same thing, helping not just the children in the Reading Pals program, but the other children in the classroom, too. “[It] removes the stigma, you know, because everybody knows that it’s not just these kids that go to the reading teacher, it’s anybody in the classroom,” she said. Volunteer Coordinator Judy Mazzella said Reading Pals volunteers commit to helping students for at least one hour each week for an entire school year. Mazzella said Packman is one of Reading Pals’ longest-running volunteers, consistently volunteering several times a week. “She’s just wonderful,” Mazzella said. “She is super passionate, and she cares so much about the kids and reading and devotes so much time to

“She is super passionate, and she cares so much about the kids and reading and devotes so much time to it.” JUDY MAZZELLA, Flagler Volunteer Services volunteer coordinator

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it.” Mazzella said Packman is a “stand out” volunteer, between her training as an education professional, her seven years of service, attending every training session and generally helping out wherever is needed. “No matter what, she sees her students on such a regular basis and … goes above and beyond when she’s with them to make sure that they get what they need,” Mazzella said. “She’s just awesome.” Packman said she usually teaches between three and five children — sometimes more — during her Reading Pals volunteer hours. She helps the children who need extra instruction, but she makes it so fun that all the other children want to join in, too, kindergarten teacher Robyn McAnany said. “Everybody asks, ‘Can we go over

with Miss Sue,’” McAnany said. “Everybody wants to work with Miss Sue, because she just makes it so fun.” McAnany is a teacher at Belle Terre Elementary School. Packman has been McAnany’s assigned Reading Pals mentor for the entire seven years Packman has been volunteering, though Packman has volunteered at multiple Flagler County schools through Reading Pals. She said that Packman always makes sure to celebrate every success and milestone to boost the children’s self confidence. The best words to describe Packman, McAnany said, are dedicated, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. “She has as much energy as I have,” McAnany said. “She knows exactly what the kiddos need. And she’s just truly passionate about it.”

McAnany said she requests Packman every year as her Reading Pals mentor. She said she “hit the jackpot” with Packman, who actively asks the kids comprehension questions, takes turn letting the children share their perspectives and overall gets the students excited about reading. “She’s just so excited to be there,” McAnany said. “I know that she just loves it. And we love our Miss Sue.” Education is the drive for everything, Packman said, regardless of what field children grow up to work in. “I think that kids need to be introduced to a lot of ideas about culture of all kinds,” she said. “And if you limit what they can be exposed to, you’re limiting their ability to think.” Email sierra@observerlocalnews. com.

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Fishing brings Flagler Sportfishing Club member Jeff Murphy a lot of joy. “Every single time I go, I learn something. Every single time,” he said. “There’s a lot of joy in fishing.” Since moving to Palm Coast two years ago from Virginia, Murphy has combined his love of fishing with his desire to give back to the community by mentoring children through the Flagler Sportfishing Club’s Kids4reel program. The program works with teachers to take around 10 kids out from school once a month to teach them about fishing and conservation. Murphy said the program combines his passion for fishing with mentoring children in the community. “One of the greatest joys is to see a child, 10 or 11 years old, catching their first fish,” he said. “I’m not sure who’s more excited, them or me.” Murphy said when he worked in the corporate world in Virginia, he began volunteering there with a mentoring program for children and said he found it a rewarding way to give back to the community. The Kids4reel program is only a couple years old, and Murphy was one of the people who helped kick it off. While the individual schools manage their own programs, Murphy said, Flagler Sportfishing helps sponsor the program at the school, providing seed money, fishing rods and reels and, each month, the experience of several Sportfishing adult

club members to teach the kids about fishing, conservation and working with others. The program started at Bunnell Elementary School with Tom Westly, a math and science coach. A parent came to him asking for help finding a positive role model for their sons to take them out on activities like fishing, Westly said. Westly said he was connected to Murphy at Flagler Sportfishing Club and through that, Kids4reel was born. What started as a way to connect with troubled kids at the school has evolved to include rewarding kids who’ve done well or even new students who need help making friends. Regardless of who is sent, Westly said, the program has made a positive impact at Bunnell Elementary. “Having a positive interaction with adults who treat you like a grown up and ask you about your future — it’s not as normal for our students as it might be for a different area,” he said. Murphy has volunteered at almost every Kids4reel outing they’ve had since the beginning, Westly said. “He’s been a real positive role model for us,” Westly said. “He talks to (the kids) like they’re adults and asks them about themselves, teaches them how to fish … he’s got a talent for getting past the kids’ shells.” The program is now at five Flagler County schools: Bunnell Elementary, where it began, Belle Terre Elementary, Wadsworth Elementary, Rymfire Elementary and, just recently,

“At the end of the day, [the kids have] made friends, they’ve learned how to fish. And it’s really all because of Jeff.” DEB MARINCO, Flagler Sportfishing treasurer

“(Murphy) talks to (the kids) like they’re adults and asks them about themselves, teaches them how to fish … he’s got a talent for getting past the kids’ shells.” TOM WESTLY, Bunnell Elementary School math and science coach

Through the Kids4reel program, Jeff Murphy teaches kids like Nathaniel Tallent, 9, how to fish. Photo courtesy of Jeff Murphy

Indian Trails Middle School. When he goes out with the schools and kids, Murphy said, sometimes he’ll ask the teachers what child needs extra help. He tries to connect to the child and show them the joys of fishing. “I don’t characterize what help means,” he said. “They just say, go talk to that person.” Belle Terre Elementary Principal Jessica DeFord wrote in an email that Murphy is the type of person who makes it a priority to make a difference for others. “He is one of those special individ-

uals who truly cares,” she wrote. “He builds meaningful relationships and lasting connections with kids for no other reason than to do a good thing.” Sportfishing Club treasurer Deb Marinco said Murphy has been one of the lead advocates behind Kids4reel. “He just has a dynamic way of showcasing this whole program,” Marinco said. “He’s the right guy for this.” She said that Murphy took the idea and ran with it. He’s been promoting Kids4reel, reaching out to schools and connecting with businesses to

arrange sponsorships. Marinco said on the days she volunteers with Kids4reel, it warms her heart to see the kids fish for the first time. “At the end of the day, [the kids have] made friends, they’ve learned how to fish,” she said. “And it’s really all because of Jeff.” Some of the kids in the Kids4reel program are there because they need to connect with someone, she said. Murphy helps them by connecting with one child at a time or, in groups, going over and making sure all the children are talking together. “He’s not in this halfway, he’s in this 500%,” she said. “It’s a team effort but he just puts that magic behind it.” Murphy said fishing is rewarding to him in so many ways: the camaraderie of fishing with friends, the challenge of the sport and the joy of catching and releasing a fish. But helping children and teaching them to fish is “the most gratifying.” “It’s been extremely rewarding,” Murphy said. “And I think I plan to do that for the foreseeable future.”

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Disabled American Veteran Auxiliary Cmdr. Marty Feilder, 72, has spent 50 years of her life serving disabled veterans in the DAV and DAV Auxiliary. Feilder is a U.S. Army veteran herself. She enrolled at the age of 21 in 1973 but had to leave service after less than a year because of a severe broken knee she received during basic training. It was very disappointing, she said. “I decided if I couldn’t serve my military life, I would dedicate my life for veterans,” she said. Now she has been a part of Flagler County’s DAV Chapter 86 for over a decade and has been the local DAV Auxiliary commander for six years. The DAV helped Feilder with her own disability. The knee injury she sustained in basic training permanently impacted her ability to work and required 31 surgeries over 30 years to fix. It’s only through the DAV, she said, that she was eventually able to achieve 100% disability through Veterans Affairs. Feilder was inspired to join the military because of her father, who served in the Navy for four years and then later was in the Air Force for 20 years. She joined the Army and then continued volunteering with the DAV because of her father, she said. “My dad was my best friend and

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Joseph Fajardo teaches fire safety to every elementary student The Palm Coast Fire Department lieutenant is the department’s Community Engagement Officer and a mentor to Junior Firefighters. BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Palm Coast Fire Department Lt. Joseph Fajardo was a restaurant chef for more than 12 years. Now he cooks for his crew at Flagler County Fire Rescue Station 92, near the airport. Fajardo leads a crew of three on their engine. He is also the department’s Community Engagement Officer, teaches CPR to community members and runs the department’s Junior Firefighters program. In nominating Fajardo for a Standing O, Palm Coast Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill said, “Joe founded and remains an active mentor to the Palm Coast Junior Firefighters, leads the department’s public education effort to bring a fire safety message to every elementary school student and manages our CPR outreach program in addition to being a great dad and partner at home. Joe makes a difference in the safety of Palm Coast both today and for generations to come with his efforts. We are exceptionally proud of Joe.” Fajardo said he became a firefighter on a whim. In 2015, he was working at a restaurant in Orlando and attending culinary school. He was headed to class one day when he got stuck in traffic behind a fender bender. He

was impressed by how well coordinated the EMTs performed their jobs. “They knew what their partner was thinking before they did it,” he said. “Something just clicked in my brain. I said I should be doing that, because I’d already been working through the ranks of the restaurants, and it became very monotonous. It got to a point where it was more paperwork than actually cooking. It wasn’t as fun as I thought it was going to be, whereas I have fun every day here.” He enrolled at Daytona State College for EMT and firefighter training. On July 1, 2016, he was hired by the Palm Coast Fire Department. “This was my first interview. They took me right in. So it was meant to be,” he said. As PCFD’s Community Engagement Officer, Fajardo and his team of firefighters go to elementary schools and schedule community events to teach fire safety. During Fire Prevention Month in October, Fajardo tries to reach every elementary school student. “This year, we educated almost 10,000 kids, which is amazing,” he said. They get lots of positive reviews from teachers and community members, he said, but the most gratifying story came from a child who helped lead his family to safety when their house caught on fire. “He got his entire family out because of what we taught him,” Fajardo said. “The smoke detectors went off and he just did what we told him to do, step by step.” The firefighters teach the kids to

“Joe makes a difference in the safety of Palm Coast both today and for generations to come with his efforts. We are exceptionally proud of Joe.” KYLE BERRYHILL, Palm Coast Fire Chief

“This year, we educated almost 10,000 kids, which is amazing.” LT. JOSEPH FAJARDO

Palm Coast Fire Department Lt. Joseph Fajardo is the department’s Community Engagement Officer and runs the Junior Firefighters Program. Photo by Brent Woronoff

develop a fire escape plan for their families and they practice it just like a fire drill at school, Fajardo said. “If the smoke detectors go off, without overthinking the situation, they coordinate and exit at a meeting spot,” he said. “So when we show up we have one location that we can talk to them and make sure that everybody’s out of the house where we can hopefully just put out the fire and not have to go in and pull people out.” The Junior Firefighters Program is for teenagers. They meet at Palm Coast Station 25 once a week and train one Saturday a month at the Wadsworth Fire Tower in Bunnell. The program is only three years old, but a few former Junior Firefighters are now in the department’s

intern program which provides a path to career firefighter positions, Fajardo said. Fajardo has always liked teaching. Training the next generation became more important to him, he said, after his daughter was born in 2018. He now has three children. Fajardo has two families, one at home, and one at Station 92, which is the only county station occupied by a Palm Coast engine. Along with Fajardo, the crew includes a driver and a paramedic/firefighter. There is also a Flagler County Fire Rescue ambulance at the station that responds to calls with the Palm Coast engine. Driver Chris Cottle said Fajardo is always smiling and happy.

“He lights up the room when he walks in, “Cottle said. “So when you’re down and tired when you come back from a call, you get to make jokes, and he just smiles.” “You need a little bit of craziness in your mind to be able to do what we do,” Fajardo said. “There’s a joke that even the rats run out of burning buildings, but we run in. The most rewarding part for me is knowing that I’m able to get these guys home every morning. I’m going to do everything I can to not only protect the citizens, but I want to protect my crew. Being here at the (station’s) kitchen table is my favorite part, because we get to sit down as a family, eat dinner, and we all talk and laugh.”

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Cole Hash lives and breathes Matanzas sports The Pirates’ football star and weightlifting champ played his final football game with a heavy heart. BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The yard sign reads, “A state champ lives here.” It is stuck in the ground next to the entrance to the Matanzas High School weight room. Cole Hash, the 2023 Class 2A boys state weightlifting champ at 199 pounds, decided to stick the sign there and not in his front yard. The message is not wrong. Hash virtually lives in the weight room. Hash is a coach’s dream. The senior’s hard work and leadership on the football field and in the weight room have paid dividends for Hash and the Pirates. “He’s done a lot for the school,” said Matt Forrest, Matanzas’ head football and boys weightlifting coach. “He’s been a great ambassador.” Hash was seeded second heading into last spring’s state weightlifting championships, but his successful 360-pound bench press propelled him to the title. He had never attempted a 360-pound bench press before, even in practice. A four-year football starter, the linebacker not only led the Pirates this season in tackles with 100, he also led the offense with 697 allpurpose yards (417 rushing and 243 receiving). He helped lead Matanzas to a 7-4 record and its first playoff appearance in three years. But Hash and his teammates played that regional quarterfinal with heavy hearts. Hash’s biggest fan, his sister Abby,

22, lost her battle with cancer three days before the game at Tallahassee Lincoln. “She passed that Tuesday at 5 o’clock in the morning,” he said. “It was an emotional day, obviously. She battled till the end. She didn’t want to give up as much as her body was shutting down.” Hash went to practice that day. His family wanted him to be there. He knew Abby would too. She never missed a game or a weightlifting meet, he said. “Every coach texted me, called me, made sure I was OK,” Hash said. “We’re a big family. All the guys on the team texted me, made sure I was all right.” Abby was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer when Cole was a sophomore. Last February, her cancer had spread and she no longer could attend and record the Pirates’ games in person. Instead, she’d listen on the radio or watch if the games were being streamed. The Pirates honored Abby in the Lincoln game with blue stickers containing her initials, AH, on the back of their helmets. “I knew I had to go out and play to the best of my ability for her, because I know that she’d want me to go out and she’d want me to play. No matter what happened, she would be the one that would push me to go play,” Hash said. “She was always the biggest, number one supporter, the number one

fan, of not just me but of all these guys. And I don’t think that we could have done anything else that could make her more proud than go to the playoffs. As much as we didn’t win, I know she’s proud up there watching all of us,” he added. Losing was tough, Hash said, as the realization came that it was his final high school football game. “I had so much fun these past four years. It was a great ride with those guys. High school football is something that you truly need to cherish while you’re there, cherish all those memories,” Hash said. As Hash prepares for his senior weightlifting season and his quest to defend his state championship, he is looking for an opportunity to continue his football career in college. He posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Dec. 27 that he has received an offer from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, an NAIA football program. He has had conversations with Husson University in Maine and Centre College in Kentucky, both Division III programs. “I don’t want to give up on my dream just yet,” he said. “I’m just trying to find somewhere to call home to play football, whether that’s Division III, NAIA, anywhere. I’ll go play anywhere in the country, as long as I get to go play ball.” Hash wants to major in either business or sports medicine. He said he has developed a close relationship with Matanzas athletic trainer Michael Doersch. “He helps me with everything, just making sure I can stay healthy,” Hash said. “(After college,) I want to be around the game of football, whether that’s coaching or athletic training at some point. I don’t see myself going through life without being around

“We are very proud of his development. It hasn’t been easy for him. He’s been through a lot on and off the field. But he comes through every time.”

“I don’t think that we could have done anything else that could make her more proud than go to the playoffs. As much as we didn’t win, I know she’s proud up there watching all of us.” COLE HASH on his sister Abby who lost her battle with cancer.

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Matanzas senior Cole Hash was a fouryear football starter and won a state weightlifting championship as a junior. Photo by Brent Woronoff

sports.” Hash is not only involved with sports as an athlete, he is also president of the Pirate Athletic Committee, which creates themes for the student sections at Matanzas athletic events and organizes concession stands. “Being a state champion in weightlifting and a four-year starter for the football team, Cole’s accomplished a lot,” Forrest said. “It hasn’t been easy for him. He’s been through a lot on and off the field. But he comes through every time. We’re just proud of him, and we know he’s going to represent not only our school, but our community, very well when he walks out of our doors.”

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Ron Steinwehr: Flagler Palm Coast trainer is back where he belongs Ron Steinwehr returned to FPC in 2021 after 16 years, and for many it seems like he never left. BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Ron Steinwehr, Flagler Palm Coast High School’s athletic trainer, is always running into former students who now have their own children at the school. They say, “Mr. Ron, you’re still here? That’s awesome.” He responds, “No I left. But I’m back.” Steinwehr seems like such a fixture at the school, engaging with students, coaches and parents, that it almost doesn’t seem possible that he wasn’t on the FPC sidelines for 16 years. He returned in 2021 when AdventHealth joined into a partnership with the Volusia and Flagler County school districts to provide athletic trainers to the high schools. “He was my athletic trainer,” said Scott Drabczyk, FPC’s athletic director, who graduated from the high school in 2001. “He’s seen a lot of us come through.” When former wrestler and wrestling coach Bobby Bossardet returned to FPC in 2022 as the school’s principal, Steinwehr was excited that Bossardet was coming home. The feeling was mutual. “Sometimes the way he introduces me to people, he says, ‘Hey guys, this is my athletic trainer. When I was in school, he took care of me, all my wrestling injuries,’” Steinwehr said. “Some of our coaches or teachers were here when I was here.” he said. “Coming back home always feels good, because when you’re coming back, you’re feeling welcome and respected. Athletic trainers don’t get big accolades, so small things count,

like a thank you or a fist bump or a parent sending a text or email.” Steinwehr is appreciated by FPC’s athletes, parents, coaches, student aides and administrators. “He goes above and beyond,” Drabczyk said. “He keeps everything organized and makes our life easier. He communicates with the students and the parents. He does a lot for us that goes unnoticed.” COMMITMENT TO SERVE

Erik Nason, who manages the sports medicine partnership for AdventHealth’s East Florida Division, said Steinwehr is the perfect athletic trainer for FPC. “He has a commitment to serve. It’s unwavering for Ron,” Nason said. “He raised his (four) children in Flagler Schools. He has passion. He has loyalty and dedication to his community, and it’s so great to see him in that position where he can change the lives of student athletes and their families.” Steinwehr, who is from New Jersey, went to graduate school at the University of Florida, where he met his wife, Meashell, and earned his master’s degree in athletic training. In his first stint at FPC, from 1996 to 2004, he was a full-time teacher and athletic trainer. After his third child was born in 2003, he decided he couldn’t be a good dad and husband while working two full-time jobs anymore, so he became a teacher at Florida Virtual School and kept his hands in athletic training on weekends on a contract basis for club team events, AAU tournaments and USTA events. “I was able to set my own schedule, and I knew one day I was going to come back and potentially work (as a trainer) full-time,” Steinwehr said. “And then when the job opened here with the partnership with AdventHealth and the school district, I applied and got the position, so it’s

“You get to know the kids really well. ... It’s a special time in their life, and you get to share that.” RON STEINWEHR

Flagler Palm Coast athletic trainer Ron Steinwehr works a recent girls soccer game. Photo by Brent Woronoff

been kind of a whirlwind.” He said he thought and prayed about it and talked to Meashell, but it was a no-brainer. “I used to work at FPC. My wife used to (teach) at FPC. All four of my children graduated from FPC. And I knew the buildings. I knew a lot of the coaches. I knew the culture. I work for AdventHealth, but I’m 100% on site at FPC,” he said. Steinwehr works with 650 to 700 athletes. He also has a group of sports medicine student aides, some

of whom may become athletic trainers themselves someday. “He’s gearing up to launch a more official club program for student athletic training aides in the new year,” Nason said. “I told him, I’m glad you’re doing that, because that’s how I became interested in becoming an athletic trainer.” SPECIAL TIME

Steinwehr arrives at school around noon each day and starts seeing athletes for evaluations, treatment

or just quick check-ins. He usually remains on campus until about 9:30 p.m. or after the last athletic event has ended. Sometimes FPC hosts three or four events simultaneously at different venues. Sports are prioritized by injury risk, Steinwehr said. A football game has a higher risk than a tennis match, for example. Steinwehr spends most of his time at the higher-risk events and rides his golf cart to check in on the other events. When needed, contracted trainers through AdventHealth are called in to help. All of the coaches also have CPR and first-aid training. “A lot goes into the pre-planning,” Steinwehr said. “Individuals may see me on the sideline or sitting in my cart just watching, but a lot of hours of pre-planning went into that thought process, and I’m always on alert status. Some games, like football, my spider sense, I call it, is on high alert.” Steinwehr and Matanzas athletic trainer Michael Doersch have support and resources at their disposal through AdventHealth, including team doctor Michael Campbell, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, and other medical specialists. “Ron makes sure that there’s a care circle around the athletes,” Nason said. The athletes are never without an arm’s reach distance from someone that can support them, especially if they’re going through an injury.” Steinwehr said a lot of athletic trainers aspire to move up the ranks to college or professional sports. But he prefers high school because the athletes are playing for the pure enjoyment of the game. “You get to know the kids really well. You get to know their brothers and sisters, their moms and dads, their background stories. It’s a special time in their life, and you get to share that,” he said.

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Will They/Won’t They For Observer columnist Mike Cavaliere, the new year is a time for rebirth, renewal, recollections — and reviewing the terms of his last will and testament.

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For Rebecca’s 34th birthday, I thought I’d really spoil her, so I gifted her drafts of our last will and testament, still warm from the printer. “Seriously?” she asked, glaring up from the pile of papers I plopped on her lap. “Today?” “Today!” I squealed, proud to have hit yet another birthday gift way out of the park. It’s hard to be the perfect partner, but somehow, I manage. See, I was paying attention every time Rebecca passingly mentioned filing these documents, for years now. I listened, and through a process some call “thoughtfulness,” others “selflessness,” but I call “just being me,” I turned that listening into action. I punched “customizable will template – free” into Google then got down to business. You should’ve seen me, making executive decisions, bequeathing things left and right — my DVD collection, her 14-year-old car — and, oh, did I giggle every time I typed the word “bequeath.” Then, I presented these papers to my wife for her reading pleasure. On her birthday. And they say romance is dead. When you’re a freewheelin’ bachelor like I used to be, the concept of “getting your house in order” couldn’t be more irrelevant, mostly because you don’t have a house. You might have a “place” or a “pad,” sure, but no one wants those things

after you’re gone, on account of all the lava lamps and Batman memorabilia strewn about them. At this point in your life, death is all upside — you literally get to “ghost” Fannie Mae. But once you’re married with dependents, wheelin’ is no longer free, and made-up words like “life insurance,” “DNR” and “probate” suddenly start making cameos in your vocabulary. “If I croak tomorrow, who will take care of Winnie the Pooch?” I asked Rebecca later, figuring date-night sushi was as good a time as any to face our (and our dog’s) mortality. “I’m giving you power of attorney to make sure she’s well taken care of.” “Wow, some responsibility,” Rebecca said, mixing wasabi into soy sauce with her chopsticks. “You joke, but Winnie’s grown accustomed to a certain lifestyle! I can’t have her end up in some pound.” “Course not.” “Can you imagine?” I asked, clutching imaginary pearls around my neck. “My dear, sweet golden girl, fighting in the yard … doing pullups off the bars of her crate ... dealing kibble. She’s not built for that life!” Rebecca took a sip of wine. “And do you have any thoughts about — oh, I don’t know — your human dependent?” “Becky.” I stopped to gaze soulfully into her eyes. “Of course I do.” I rubbed her back. “But first thing’s first.” Later that week, we signed the documents, then put them on my desk, ready to get “notarized” (which is another made-up word). And today, 20 months after Rebecca’s 34th birthday, that’s exactly where they remain — untouched. Occasionally, Becky and I dreamily reflect on that abandoned

project. “We really need to get those forms notarized,” we say. But how? Where? Is a notary a person or some kind of antique telephone? We sometimes relay our procrastination to my parents, who offer ancient wisdom (they’re in their 60s) on the matter. “You really need to get those forms notarized,” they say, and we nod seriously, the same as real adults do, the mustached type you might see in TV commercials about “the diabeetus,” or in the supermarket buying prunes, or in TV commercials about people who don’t like prunes so their doctor recommended Metamucil and now everything is so much better. “Indubitably,” we respond. “We will — and toot suite!” But we never did. Maybe because finalizing those papers would mean finalizing former versions of ourselves, the ones who thought they’d live forever. It would be like a written confession admitting that we had lived — the mother of all mortal sins, punishable only by death. Still, Rebecca and I are, indeed, real grownups — so mature that we pronounce it “mah-tour.” So, 2024 is the year! We’ll get these papers filed, for sure. Yep. No doubt. Consider it done. Now, if you can just run a quick refresher on this whole “notary” business, we’ll be on our way.... Mike Cavaliere is the author of The Humorist: Adventures in Adulting & Horror Movies, available now.

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Teachers of the Year CHRISTOPHER KNOX

Old Kings Elementary The social studies and language arts teacher encourages innovation, makes learning exicting. JONATHAN SIMMONS MANAGING EDITOR

hen her children had Christopher Knox as a social studies teacher at Old Kings Elementary, dinner conversations at teacher Stacy Johnson’s house started to change. “Our dinner discussions were about ancient history, the Babylonians, or BreakoutEDU boxes,” she wrote in a letter of recommendation for Knox’s Teacher of the Year application. One of Johnson’s sons told her, “He made history interactive and memorable. His teaching kept me engaged, and I still remem-

ber things from his class years later.” Knox, Old King Elementary’s Teacher of the Year, also takes his students on “virtual field trips” of historic sites in Florida, personalizing his lessons with photos and videos of the sites he’s visited, wrote Flagler Schools K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Specialist Amy Ferrer. “By making learning relevant and exciting, he ignites his students’ curiosity and fosters a deep love for learning that extends beyond the classroom,” Ferrer wrote. Knox began teaching in 2004, first at Indian Trails Middle School, then later at Belle Terre Elementary, Bunnell Elementary and Rymfire Elementary before he came to Old Kings Elementary in 2016, teaching English language arts and social studies. He believes engaging students’ creativity is an important part of preparing students for society. “We are continually faced with new problems that require inventive

VANESSA AJAYI Belle Terre Elementary Ajayi has created and implemented a reading intervention program that reaches students in every kindergarten through second grade classroom. JONATHAN SIMMONS MANAGING EDITOR

anessa Ajayi has believed that teaching is the highest calling since she was a child. “It is what I always aspired to be, and has been a part of my identity for as long as I can remember,” she wrote in her application for the Teacher of the Year award. “My mother was a teacher — an amazing one at that — so I always believed that teaching is the highest calling and one steeped in respect.” Ajayi, Belle Terre Elementary

School’s Teacher of the Year, began teaching in 2001 at Wadsworth Elementary, then shifted to Belle Terre Elementary School in 2005 as a second grade support facilitator in 2005. She began teaching at Belle Terre Elementary in 2007 and taught various grades at the school until 2023, when she became a reading interventionist. She worked with children with learning disabilities for 18 years, teaching a general education class to students with an individualized edu-

solutions,” he wrote in his application for the Teacher of the Year award. “While experts argue about whether creativity can be taught, there is no doubt that innate creativity can be enhanced through practice.” He assigns projects that foster innovation, like creating a “Choose Your Own Adventure” story in which the students write a story with choices readers can make that take them down different paths.

cation program. “Seeing a child’s face light up when they read for the first time, the look of confidence when they realize their own potential, or that initial resolution when students work out conflict independently, drives me,” she wrote. “I love the joy of learning and sharing that excitement with children. Reading a book aloud, filled with voices and expression, while a child eagerly raises their hand because they have a connection, fills me with happiness.” As a classroom teacher, she used data from iReady diagnostics to inform her instruction. Her students in the 2021-2022 school year entered her classroom achieving only 63% of their typical growth as measured by the iReady; by the time they left her

“She possesses an innate ability to connect with students on a personal level, fostering a sense of trust and respect. She has the ability to connect and build relationships with students, even the toughest ones.” JESSICA DEFORD, Belle Terre Elementary School principal

ALLISON KUCHARSKI Rymfire Elementary Kucharski focuses on building relationships that last beyond the school year. JONATHAN SIMMONS MANAGING EDITOR

ne particular teacher inspired Allison Kucharski to become an educator herself. School didn’t come easily to Kucharski, and she recalls turning in a writing assignment as a child and then feeling dread when the teacher called her to her desk. “I assumed the worst,” Kucharski wrote in her Teacher of the Year application. “Instead, she applauded my creativity and how my original ideas kept her interest throughout the entire paper. For the first time ever, I felt equal to my peers and proud of myself. This is a feeling that I will always aim to instill in my students.”

Chris Knox, Old Kings Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Photo by Brent Woronoff

Allison Kucharski, Rymfire Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Photo by Brent Woronoff

Kucharski, Rymfire’s Teacher of the Year, has taught second graders at Rymfire since 2017 and began working at the school in 2006 as a kindergarten teacher after spending the previous year as a substitute

teacher and early childhood educator in St. Johns County. At Rymfire, she focuses on building relationships that last beyond the school year, she wrote. “It is imperative for the students to understand that our classroom is a community, where everyone is valued, respected, and treated as an equal by their peers as well as myself,” she wrote. Kucharski knows every child by name and greets them when they pass by her door, fellow second grade teacher Tracy Kuhn wrote in a letter of recommendation for Kucharski’s application. “Allison’s classroom is a very special ‘first stop’ for our students with disabilities, who begin each day with Allison’s kindness and heartfelt greeting,” Kuhn wrote. “When Allison’s students walk into her classroom, they immediately feel the love and care that she pours into her classroom environment and her instruction.” Rymfire Assistant Principal Jamie Pedro recalls how Kucharski helped out a few years ago when a pair of great-grandparents who were raising their grandchildren had increasing trouble assisting the children as they aged.

“Devising these paths helps students to develop divergent thinking,” he wrote. “Because the stories are created in Google Slides, they become interactive, with the reader clicking buttons to make their choices.” Making those buttons involves basic coding. “Over the years, students have added combination locks, games, and even driving simulations to their stories. They do all of this through trial and error. I love seeing the look on their faces when they work to create something, test it, and find success. Equally inspiring is when they initially fail, but persevere until they get it right! They are honing their skills while having fun doing it.” Knox led an initiative to help teachers improve writing instruction at the school, instituting “Wednesday Writing Workshops.” He also served on the textbook adoption committee, helping select a new social studies textbook, then served on a district committee to revise the social studies curriculum map to align it with the new text. In 2022, Knox won the Florida Council for the Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award and

classroom, they had achieved 184% of their typical growth, she wrote. “She possesses an innate ability to connect with students on a personal level, fostering a sense of trust and respect,” Principal Jessica DeFord wrote in a letter of recommendation for Ajayi’s Teacher of the Year application. “She has the ability to connect and build relationships with students, even the toughest ones.” As an interventionist, Ajayi looks for patterns and groupings in data and then shares that data with students’ classroom teachers to identify learning gaps. This year, Ajayi created and implemented a reading intervention program that reaches every kindergarten through second grade classroom. “Our goal is to fill in academic gaps through explicit, small group instruction so students can be successful and independent readers,” she wrote. Teachers have seen great increases in students’ confidence, she wrote. A total of 73% of first-grade students in the program are now on grade level — up from 4% when the year began. “Where Vanessa really shines in my eyes and in my heart, is her exceptional ability to instill a love

“Allison possesses a remarkable ability to engage students in the learning process, making even the most challenging subjects accessible and interesting.” TRAVIS LEE, Rymfire Elementary School principal

“Ms. Kucharski, along with our principal, Ms. Moore at the time, alternated walking the students home to ensure their safety,” Pedro wrote in a letter of recommendation for Kucharski. “Ms. K’s discipline in providing strong teaching is evident in her daily practices, but this example is a testament to how her love transcends the classroom.” Kucharski also mentors students who are English language learners who are in grades two through five. All of those students, this year, have been in the U.S. for less than three years, and the majority moved to Florida within the last three months, she wrote. “They are truly amazing students

received $5,000 for winning Gannett’s National Amazing Teacher, Old King Elementary School Assistant Principal Tara Ossler wrote in a letter of recommendation for Knox’s Teacher of the Year application. “Mr. Knox makes learning relevant and fun by engaging students through real-world applications,” Ossler wrote. “He has a unique way of bringing history and social studies alive through his dynamic and interactive teaching style. He is also able to connect with his students on a personal level, creating a sense of community within the classroom that encourages open dialogue and active participation.”

“His dedication to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment has not only contributed to my children’s academic success but has also instilled in them a genuine love for learning.” STACY JOHNSON

Vanessa Ajayi, Belle Terre Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Photo by Brent Woronoff

for reading in students,” Teaching and Learning Specialist Kristin Frank wrote in a letter of recommendation for Ajayi’s Teacher of the Year application. “She understands that literacy is the cornerstone of academic success and dedicates her time and energy to ensuring that every student learns how to read and comprehend with confidence.”active participation.”

whose home languages vary from speaking Creole, Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish,” she wrote. “I am fortunate to provide many of these students with support that range from learning new vocabulary words to reading on grade texts. … I am not sure who is more excited to see their progression: their families, their teachers, themselves, or me!” Assessment scores show that Kucharski’s approach to teaching is working. In the 2022-2023 school year, 100% of her students showed growth on their Core Phonics exams from the fall to the spring. Rymfire Elementary Principal Travis Lee wrote in a letter of recommendation for Kucharski’s Teacher of the Year application that her students have shown exceptional achievements in both reading and math. “Allison possesses a remarkable ability to engage students in the learning process, making even the most challenging subjects accessible and interesting,” Lee wrote. “She pours her soul into teaching her students systematically and explicitly while providing specific feedback to increase her students’ understanding.”

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TEACHERS OF THE YEAR MELISSA ATKINSON-BROCK

ANNETTE CLEMONS Wadsworth Elementary Clemons is inspired by the need to create a positive, inclusive experience for students.

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eacher Doug Glasco remembers when Bunnell Elementary School Teacher of the Year Melissa Atkinson-Brock was assigned an overwhelming number of students who needed multiple continuums of support. “Without hesitation,” Glasco wrote in a letter of recommendation for Atkinson-Brock’s Teacher of the Year application, “Melissa said, ‘Well, it doesn’t matter. They’re with Mrs. Brock now and we are going to teach every single one of them!’” Atkinson-Brock began working for Flagler Schools in 1992 as a substitute teacher and was hired as a teacher at Buddy Taylor Middle School in 1993. She taught at Wadsworth Elementary in 20072008 before shifting to Bunnell Elementary in 2008. She enjoys teaching children who have learning difficulties. So, after teaching general education for 30 years, Atkinson-Brock this year became an Exceptional Support Education Support Facilitator, working to make sure student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals are met.

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Melissa Atkinson-Brock, Bunnell Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Photo by Brent Woronoff

for many educators as well as on book adoption committees and science, math, and social studies curriculum mapping groups. “I have never taken any of these jobs lightly. ... While some of these roles affected students directly, others affected education in a more general way,” she wrote. “No matter what effect these roles had, they all played a part in enhancing education and the lives of students. Serving Flagler County is very dear to me as students and education have been a major part of my life.

“Time and time again, Melissa puts those she loves and her students ahead of her own personal needs.” DOUG GLASCO, teacher

he need to create a positive, loving experience for students is what keeps Wadsworth Elementary School Teacher of the Year Annette Clemons coming back year after year, she wrote in her application for the Teacher of the Year award. “I want my students to know what inclusivity feels and looks like,” she wrote. “I love seeing them change their fixed mindset to a growth mindset as they begin to understand inclusivity. Knowing that I can have that type of impact, which in turn creates the type of environment that fosters learning? That is what truly inspires me the most.” Clemons began working for Flagler Schools in 2018 as a VPK facilitator before becoming a paraprofessional the next year and an educator in 2020. “As I have walked through her classroom many times this year, I always see her engaged in instruction from whole group to small group to working with an individual scholar,” Wadsworth Principal Amy Neuenfeldt wrote in a letter of recommendation for Clemons. “Her instruction is always explicit and system-

Annette Clemons, Wadsworth Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Photo by Brent Woronoff

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school), she wrote. “There are no language barriers here, stutters magically disappear, voices are finally heard and souls are clearly seen,” Clemons wrote. “She ... has designed it [the drama club] in a way that allows for as many students as possible to be able to participate,” second grade ESE Support Facilitator Christina Sica wrote in a letter of recommendation for Clemons’ Teacher of the Year application. “She enjoys helping students find their artistic passions and accommodates where necessary to ensure their success.” Clemons’ ESE background lets her assist each student, Sica wrote. “She does not shy away from welcoming students who have significant needs into her classroom,” Sica wrote. “She often seeks out these students because she knows that with loving support and guidance, she can help these students find confidence and achievement that goes beyond the classroom walls.”

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“I am not a teacher who worries about the perfect test score. It is not what I taught them, it is how I made them feel that is what they remember,” Atkinson-Brock wrote in her Teacher of the Year application. Glasco recalls AtkinsonBrock’s kindness toward children. “She’s delivered food to those in need during the holidays, gave up a jacket to warm a student on a cold winter day, or provided her office as a place of refuge for students who go through more than any one child should ever have to experience,” he wrote. “Time and time again, Melissa puts those she loves and her students ahead of her own personal needs.” And Atkinson-Brock’s instruction is “top tier,” Bunnell Elementary School Assistant Principal Cari Elizabeth McGee wrote in a letter of recommendation for Atkinson-Brock. “She is attentive to students’ vast needs and provides differentiated instruction with careful attention to relevance and relatability,” McGee wrote. “She is able to connect with our diverse student body, and has that magical ability to create relationships with students where they do not want to let her down. She loves them, and they love her.” Atkinson-Brock has also served as a grade-level chairperson, a PTO committee member and a peer mentor

“Her instruction is always explicit and systematic and you can watch all of her scholars be engaged in the learning process.”

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As an ESE Support Facilitator, she’s helping students meet their IEP goals.

atic, and you can watch all of her scholars be engaged in the learning process.” Neuenfeldt wrote that Clemons’ former students often stop by Clemons’ classroom to say hello. “When you see her teach, you see a model classroom of excellence,” Neuenfeldt wrote. “She mixes the art of teacher with the science of teaching that helps each and every scholar grow. Her data and the growth of the learning that takes place with her scholars speaks volumes of the amazing educator she is.” Clemons also started the drama club at Wadsworth. “Since COVID, we didn’t really have many clubs at the school for our students. They were so excited to be able to do something after school again,” she wrote. This year, 42 students have enrolled in the program, and all but three previous students returned (with the exception of those who graduated from elementary school to middle

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Oden’s focus TEACHERS OF THE YEAR was always on student ERICA BABCOCK Indian Trails Middle School safety Babcock uses a small-

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hen she decided to become a teacher, Indian Trails Middle School Teacher of the Year Erica Babcock had a great role model: her mother, who was also a teacher. “Her enthusiasm was contagious, and her dedication to her student’s success was unwavering,” Babcock wrote in her application for the Teacher of the Year award. “I aspired to follow in her footsteps, to become an inspirational figure in the lives of others. ... Education has the potential to shape the world for the better, and I want to be a part of that transformative process. I was inspired by the idea of guiding students toward a brighter future, helping them realize their dreams, and contributing to the betterment of society through education.” Babcock started teaching in Volusia County in 2003, came to Indian Trails in 2015 and then returned to Volusia from 2017 to 2021 before coming back to Indian Trails. She teaches seventh- and eighth-grade science classes and serves as a science coach, support facilitator and behavioral interventionist at Indian Trails.

Erica Babcock, Indian Trails Middle School Teacher of the Year. Photo by Brent Woronoff

perspectives, resulting in a comprehensive assessment tool. ... The implementation of common formative assessments yielded tangible results reflected in the overall state assessment achievement scores.” ITMS Principal Ryan Andrews called Babcock the “Swiss Army Knife” of ITMS. “She is early to campus, supervising the car rider line each morning, rain or shine, hot or cold,” Andrews wrote in a letter of recommendation for Babcock’s Teacher of the Year application. “She is first to sign up for after school activities like dances and concerts. And she is quite the chef, making snacks and treats to keep the staff happy.” Babcock also created a teaching initiative focused on conflict resolution and developing students’ self-esteem and social-emotional skills. She focused on a group of girls who’d received repeated referrals the previous year. The students’ numbers of monthly referrals dropped dramatically when they attended the twice-a-week sessions with Babcock. “This discipline data stands as a testament to the transformative power of targeted group teaching, reinforcing the idea that education is not

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Long after Winnie Oden retired as an administrator with Flagler Schools, right up until her death, she served as an advocate for student safety. Oden was Winnie Oden employed by the school district for more than 25 years, serving in several different roles. She died on Dec. 15 at age 75. She was a principal at Buddy Taylor Middle School and Pathways alternative school and a district administrator. She was also appointed to the School Board by Gov. Lawton Chiles in 1995 to finish out a board member’s term. “She served as an administrator, as a director for transportation as well as a safety coordinator for our schools before it wasn’t even a requirement that we have one,” Superintendent LaShakia Moore said. “She did all of the training for this entire district. She was an advocate for students, but really, an advocate for safety.” After her retirement in 2015, she assisted the county’s charter school, Imagine School at Town Center, as a safety consultant. But she was much more than that, Principal Rachel Spires and Imagine Schools Regional Director Lisa O’Grady said. “She had become my mentor, because I was a first-year principal,” Spires said. “She was a wealth of knowledge.” O’Grady, the school’s former principal, said Oden, “was a fantastic lady, who was an advocate and an asset to our school in so many ways.” Oden was recently helping the school solve its traffic congestion problem. Two days after she died, Spires met with Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin, presenting Oden’s ideas. “She also helped us to enforce some of the different ideas she came up with the Sheriff’s Office to help with our traffic flow,” Spires said. Oden’s death was sudden. Spires said she met with her the day before she died. Oden was helping Spires with a new safety feature at the school, Spires said. “Lisa called me (the next day) to tell me she had passed away,” Spires said. “I said, ‘No, she was here yesterday. She was happy. She hugged me.’ “Winnie made safety a priority and she wanted to ensure every child on this campus and in Flagler County was going to school safely,” Spires said. “She was a huge loss to our campus and our community.” Flagler County Commission Chair Andy Dance worked closely with Oden when he was a School Board member and she was the district’s director of transportation. “I did those walking audits around the schools. We reviewed all the walking paths for safety, and she brought me into the community traffic safety team, which is a FDOT committee that focuses on road and pedestrian safety,” Dance said. “I chair the committee now, mainly due to Winnie’s pushing me and urging me to take that leadership spot when it became vacant.” Oden was always thinking about safety, said Moore. “I think about her saying to us, ‘It doesn’t matter what is available to you (during an active assailant situation),” Moore said. “‘If it’s a can, if it’s a stick, whatever it is, use whatever it takes in order to keep you safe, and to keep our students safe.’ So, she definitely will be missed.”

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Unafraid to implement new teaching strategies, she uses a small-group model in her science classroom, Indian Trails Literacy Instructional Coach Jeanette Kaizar wrote in a letter of recommendation for Babcock’s Teacher of the Year application. “This allowed her to modify strategies, be purposeful in scaffolds, and meet student needs beyond access to academics,” Kaizar wrote. “Utilizing this model in her classroom allowed Mrs. Babcock to foster relationships with students as she had more personalized time with them, and in turn they were willing to productively struggle alongside her.” Babcock also shares her knowledge with fellow teachers, modeling how she structures learning and allowing colleagues to observe her classroom or plan with her. “This was the single most impactful professional development I have had since joining the team of educators in Flagler Schools six years ago,” Kaizar wrote. After state assessments revealed that eighth graders were lagging in one category of the state science assessments, Babcock worked to design an assessment that could be given to students ahead of the state exams to identify learning gaps. “The assessments were thoughtfully designed to gauge not only content mastery but also the application of critical thinking skills,” Babcock wrote. “The collaborative design process allowed for the incorporation of diverse

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school, not knowing anyone, and being the only teacher in her subject area — she was a bit nervous. She realized that many students felt the same way. “I remember having a discussion with several of my classes about how we could change their attitude about school and what types of things would help to make them feel more comfortable and welcomed,” she wrote. “I mentioned to my classes that participating in sports and other clubs and organizations at school would help them get to make new friends and feel more a part of the school community.” When the students began cooking labs, they became eager to share their creations with family, friends and other teachers. “Students were joined by their love of cooking,” she

beyond to ensure that each child feels supported and inspired to reach their full potential.” Bowman has taught across most of the age groups at Imagine, starting with kindergarten in her first year of teaching. This year, she’s teaching seventh graders for the first time. Middle schoolaged kids, she said, are her favorite to teach. “They’re sarcastic, they love big and they need as much love as they can get. And as much empathy and the extra support,” Bowman said. “They’re my favorite people.” Originally, Bowman said she went to school for nursing, but when she was struggling with her anatomy and physiology class, she said she had to take a moment and consider if nursing was really her right path. She began studying for education instead. “I think it was God telling me, ‘education,’ because it had never been a thought in my mind,” she said. “And sud-

denly it was like, ‘Oh, I could do that.’” Teaching also gave her the opportunity to spend more time with her own children in school, she said, and to be involved in their education. Bowman creates an “engaging and nurturing environment that fosters a love for learning among her students,” both as a teacher and a peer coach, the press release said. “Ms. Bowman lives and breathes Imagine,” it said. Her goal as a teacher, she said, is to foster meaningful relationships with all of her students and support them as they continue to grow. “I don’t want them to forget about me when they leave,” she said. “I want to support them through their education years.” Bowman leads Imagine’s Fellowship for Christian Athletes’ seventh and eighth grade huddles. She is also the chair of Shared Values, one of the school-wide measures of excellence that emphasizes

wrote. “I was starting to feel like more of a part of the Buddy Taylor family. Students stated that they were starting to feel like a part of the Buddy Taylor Middle School family.” Last year, her Eagle Advisory students began making baked treats like cupcakes and cookies to reward teachers and classes for accomplishments. She received a grant to pay for an edible image printer that prints images on cakes. The students enjoy creating and delivering them in “eagle swoops.” “Today, the Eagle Swoop is continuing to grow. We have recognized our custodial workers, retired faculty, principals, and assisted other clubs,” Jerrells wrote. “It is making a difference in our school community and helping all of our students to feel welcome in our school.”

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integrity, justice and fun. Bowman said one of the kindergarten students she taught in her first year of teaching has graduated and now has come back to work at Imagine. “So that’s really special,” she said. Bowman said she has worked at Imagine her entire teaching career and feels loved as an individual there. The school places an emphasis on family, she said. “I’m not just a number,” she said. “And my kids aren’t just a number.”

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TEACHERS OF THE YEAR MARIA GODINO-FAIRCLOTH Flagler Palm Coast High As the chair of FPC’s math department, Godino-Faircloth uses achievement data and teacher collaboration to help students learn. JONATHAN SIMMONS MANAGING EDITOR

ea c h e rs so m e t i m e s approach Flagler Palm Coast High School Guidance Department Chair Phil DeAugustino at the beginning of the school year with requests to move a student they taught in a previous year to a different teacher for the upcoming year. “The opposite is true with Maria,” DeAugustino wrote of Maria Godino-Faircloth in a letter of recommendation for Godino-Faircloth’s Teacher of the Year application. “She requests to have previous, and the most challenging, students year after year. Her reasoning is that they may not have passed the state test, but showed great gains, and she wants to finish the job towards passing the state test and earning their graduation requirement.” Godino-Faircloth began teaching in 2000 as a middle school math teacher before coming to FPC in 2018. She is now the school’s math department chair. “She has worked tirelessly with her partner exceptional

student education teacher to create a supportive learning environment where all students can achieve academic success,” FPC Principal Bobby Bossardet wrote in a letter of recommendation for Godino-Faircloth. “Mrs. Faircloth seeks out struggling students to include in her class and her after school tutoring and enjoys seeing them make progress in their math abilities and confidence.” Godino-Faircloth uses data to help inform instruction, she wrote in her application materials. Last year, the school’s geometry state scores showed an increase of 14% proficiency, while algebra scores showed an increase of 9% proficiency. “Data-driven instruction is critical in helping teachers identify areas of strength and areas that need improvement in their students’ mathematics development,” she wrote. Teacher collaboration is also important in helping students learn, she wrote. “As the department head for mathematics at my school, I practice a collaborative relationship which is built on trust and open communication,” she wrote. “... This renewed environment of collaboration has enabled our math team to build trust and to meet in small groups to discuss their instructional goals and challenges.” At the end of the 2021-2022 school year, Godino-Faircloth led a team of math teachers in an effort to revamp the

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Matanzas High School counselor Kay Feist helps students through individual mentoring while also directing Matanzas’ guidance department. JONATHAN SIMMONS MANAGING EDITOR

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school’s geometry curriculum. They implemented the new curriculum last year, then used student achievement data to tweak it. “Our collaboration allowed us to strengthen and learn from one another, which led to student success,” GodinoFaircloth wrote. “This practice of collaboration provided fellow educators in the math department opportunities to meet, share insights, create cohesive plans and work together effectively.” Godino-Faircloth’s students’ state assessment results consistently show outstanding learning growth, Bossardet wrote. “One of the most remarkable qualities of Mrs. Faircloth is her ability to inspire and motivate students,” Bossardet said. “Her passion for math (geometry in particular) is contagious, and she has an innate talent for making complex concepts accessible and exciting.”

atanzas High School students who are struggling — in the classroom or elsewhere — have a champion in Kay Feist. Feist, Matanzas’ 2024 Teacher of the Year and the chair of the school’s guidance department, mentors troubled and struggling students individually as well as managing a carload of 400 students and directing the department. “This has been an especially enriching role for me in the past few years as many students have been deeply impacted by recent national and world events such as devastating hurricanes and other natural disasters, the Russian-Ukrainian War, and Israel-Hamas War,” she wrote in a statement for her Teacher of the Year application. Feist began her career in education in 2006 as a substitute teacher for Flagler Schools. She was hired as a teacher at Matanzas High School in 2008, teaching U.S. history, world history, business and exceptional student education. She earned a master’s degree in school counseling in 2014 and became a school counselor at Matanzas. She has now been the chair of the

guidance department for the past six years. “As a school counselor with a caseload over 400 students, one can imagine the volume of emails, phone calls, meetings and other interactions that Ms. Feist has to juggle,” Matanzas High School Principal Kristin Bozeman wrote in a letter of recommendation for Feist’s Teacher of the Year application. “Ms. Feist has a remarkable ability to not only stay on top of and manage that workload, but to make each individual person before her feel like she has all of the time in the world to listen and hear their individual concern.” In the past year, Matanzas’ guidance department has met with 428 Matanzas seniors individually to help plan their paths after graduation and reached almost 900 students through classroom guidance lessons, Feist wrote. “One of my greatest joys is seeing my students, whom I have worked with since ninth grade, walk across the stage in May of their senior year to accept their diploma,” she wrote. “This is an especially rewarding time when I know how much that student had to overcome to get to that wonderful and validating moment.” In her application for Teacher of the Year, Feist cited Matanzas’ graduation rate, which exceeds state and county averages, as evidence that she helps students learn. The school’s graduation rate rose from 83.2% in 2017 to 94.3% in 2022, while the graduation rate for students with disabilities rose from 53.2% in 2017 to 94.9% in 2022.

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This past year, 33 Matanzas students graduated with an associate degree, while 68 earned industry certifications, and 150 students graduated with honor status. While she celebrates the school’s high graduation rate, she wrote, she realizes that it can still improve. “I know that one of the greatest things I can do to help students graduate is to cultivate a culture of hope,” she wrote. “I will continue to identify my student’s gifts, and help them understand that they are capable and have value. ... I will invest in my students because I know that when students feel cared for and appreciated, they will work hard for us and themselves.”

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TRIBUTES Robert (Bob) Thomas Allan March 29, 1951- November 18, 2023 Bob moved onto Heaven to work in God’s home, “chasing dust-bunnies,” Saturday, November 18, 2023. He blessed us for 72 years and led a full life. After graduating high school, Bob enlisted in the United States Army and served honorably during the Vietnam War. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, became an Executive Chef in New York City, and worked in restaurants such as the Waldorf-Astoria. Bob continued his education graduating from Cape Cod Community College and Becker College. He worked extensively as a chef in New York, New England, and Florida for 42 years. One of Bob’s passions was being a Ham Radio operator and teacher. Wf1m will no longer be heard. In later years, he enjoyed cooking at home and cribbage. Bob was grateful and proud of his loving family and enjoyed 14 years with

TRIBUTES Robert J. Tabit

November 16, 1930 – November 14, 2023 Bob was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to mother, Augusta Garlich and father Nicholas Tabit; he was not expected to live, so he was baptized in the hospital on November 16, 1930, Robert James Tabit. God had other plans for him and granted him 92 years and 363 days of a good life. He married Edwina, his bride of 71 years, and together they had three children, Leslie Gay Tabit Cooper who predeceased him in 2016, Dr. Christopher Rob Tabit and Kymberlee Ann Nalamalahia. He leaves behind two nephews, Douglas Tabit and Dwight Tabit and niece Dale Tabit. Bob served in the Army during the Korean conflict and attained the rank of Sergeant. He attended Rutgers University on the GI bill and was later recognized with the Quilt of Valor in 2019 to honor and comfort those touched by war. Bob and Edwina joined the Presbyterian Church in Hillside, N.J. and in Middletown, N.J. before moving to Lewisburg, Pa where they helped refurbish the church after a flood destroying the bottom floors of the church. Bob and Edwina moved to Naples, Florida where he served as a Deacon and Elder. They moved to Palm Coast to be closer to family where he served as an Elder in the Trinity Presbyterian church for almost 20 years. He was an active member of Rotary International including two terms as President. Robert and his family hosted students from around the world as well as sending two

of his own abroad through the International Exchange Student program. Bob was a dedicated leader in the Boy Scouts and served on numerous committees and countless organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, 20 years as an active member of the Garden Club of Palm Coast, president for 2 terms and active for 20 years including the Audubon Club and was a master gardener. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his quick wit and his love of family and all humanity. A celebration of his life will be held at the Trinity Presbyterian church, 156 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast, Fl 32137 on January 13, 2024 at 11:00 am. The Rev. Sheryl Sumlin-Walker, pastor.

his wife, Lucy-jane (Earnest) Allan. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Rose (nee Dedek) Allan. He also leaves behind his son, David Allan of Mashpee, MA; stepdaughter, Robynjayne Kenney of Bellview, FL; stepson Brent Vallee and wife, Wendy, of Newport News, VA. Bob also has five grandchildren, which he loved very much, Dorann, Dolfina, Eva, Tabitha, and Caleb. His siblings included a sister, Evelyn Dalton, Sister-in-Law, Emily Allan and brother, Andrew Allan (deceased), his nieces and nephews: Ann, Barbara, Jonathan, Benjamin, Daniel, and cousins. We will be celebrating Bob’s life with a heartfelt remembrance on Saturday, January 13, 2024, beginning with a service at 2pm. It will be held at Church of the Holy Child located at 1225 West Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach, Fl 32174.

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TEACHERS OF THE YEAR JAMES THRALL Years as an attorney and prosecutor showed Thrall how education can affect people’s life trajectories. JONATHAN SIMMONS MANAGING EDITOR

ears as an attorney and prosecutor showed Thrall how education can affect people’s life trajectories. In his 15 years of practicing law as both a general practitioner and a prosecutor, James Thrall noticed something that many people in trouble had in common. “Many of those in need of the most help were those individuals that had stumbled in their education and had trouble reading and writing,” Thrall wrote in his application for the Teacher of the Year award. “When receiving written correspondence from these clients, with the misspelled words and reckless grammar, I felt sorrow. Thrall earned his law degree in Michigan in 1995. But he later decided to become an educator, coming to DeLand Middle School in 2014, then to Buddy Taylor Middle School as a seventh-grade teacher in 2017. He started at iFlagler, the district’s virtual instruction program, in 2020, teaching seventh grade through high school subjects including civics, U.S. history and U.S. government, economics, law studies, journalism and English.

James Thrall, Flagler Technical College teacher of the Year. Photo by Brent Woronoff

“Teaching inspires smiles, excitement, and growth in knowledge that leads to success,” he wrote. “The spark of knowledge turns to light, chasing away the opaque shadows in the unenlightened mind as the student tackles, overcomes and understands concepts, gains insight and grows in education. … What was once difficult for the student, becomes accessible, straightforward, painless and obvious.” Virtual students learn from home over the computer, “depriving virtual teachers from the daily face to face contact that brick-and-mortar teachers enjoy,” Thrall wrote. Thrall provides supplementary materials like video lessons and reviews and allows students to schedule unlimited individual instruction by clicking a time slot on his calendar. But not all of his instruction is online-only: His voluntary “Fortress Fridays” review sessions help students by providing individual or small group instruction in-person at the iFlagler

campus. Thrall created a review for the state civics end of course exam. One hundred percent of the students who attended Thrall’s civics review sessions passed the state’s end of course exam, he wrote. Thrall, who is certified to teach social sciences and English, uses cross-curricular instruction to improve student outcomes. “I incorporate language arts and reading practice when providing individual instruction,” he wrote. “It is my common practice to teach language arts skills as students learn civics. One can readily see reading comprehension skills being developed, including practice in summarizing passages and finding central ideas juxtaposed with civics curriculum.”

“During the 15 years that I practiced law, as both a prosecuting attorney and a general practitioner, I saw something that many of those in trouble had in common. Many of those in need of the most help, were those individuals that had stumbled in their education and had trouble reading and writing.” JAMES THRALL, iFlagler Teacher of the Year

Flagler Technical College A decade after graduating from FTC, Winters is the school’s Teacher of the Year. JONATHAN SIMMONS MANAGING EDITOR

n 2013, Bruce Winters earned his commercial vehicle license from Flagler Technical College. A decade later, he’s FTC’s Teacher of the Year. “As a graduate of the program I teach, I am inspired by the impact Career and Technical Education can have, not only on the student but on the community as a whole,” he wrote in his Teacher of the Year application. After he graduated, Winters delivered freight until 2017, driving more than 650,000 accident-free, ticket-free miles before spending a year in administration, according to his Teacher of the Year application. He was hired at FTC in 2018 as a part-time instructor and became the college’s CVD program facilitator in 2020. This year, he is the school’s regular CVD instructor. He has also served as a thirdparty CDL tester through the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ third-party testing program since 2020. “Every day, I have the opportunity to help my students enter into a new career, with the economic stability, pride and self-reliance that comes along with it,” Win-

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ters wrote in his Teacher of the Year application. “They become a benefit to their communities and families by becoming more productive and less likely to fall victim to the cycle of poverty, low selfesteem and bad decisions.” Commercial driving has an unlimited future, he wrote, and his program completion rates over the last three years show a high success rate, with all but a very few students earning licensure and graduating to get jobs. “My students will be able to provide for their families, not just for today but for as long as they want,” he wrote. “This is a life changing event for many of them, and it is inspiring to give back to the community, families, and students in a meaningful way.”

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FLAGLER COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RELATIVE ADOPTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023-191-FD DIVISION: 54 IN THE MATTER OF: TERRALYN TRISHELL COHENS DOB: 03/03/2009 Minor Child. TO: TERRENCE COHENS 18 REID PLACE PALM COAST, FLORIDA 32164 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Adoption by Relative has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Susanna S. Quesenberry, Esquire, counsel for Petitioner, Tammie Slaughter, whose address is 52 Tuscan Way, Suite 202-157, St. Augustine, Florida 32092 and whose email address is pleadings@harborcitylaw.com, on or before February 6, 2024, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 410 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, Florida 32177, 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. The minor child(ren) are identified as follows: Date of Birth March 3, 2009 Place of Birth Orange Park, Clay County, Florida Physical Description of Respondent: Age: 50 Race: African American Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Approximate Height: Unknown Approximate Weight: Unknown 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. Dated: 12/7/2023 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) CLERK OF COURTS PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA By: /s/ Ashley Cusack {Deputy Clerk} Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024 24-00003G

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023CP000827 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF MAUREEN T. FLANAGAN Deceased. The administration of the estate of MAUREEN T. FLANAGAN, deceased, whose date of death was October 2, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for FLAGLER County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E Moody Blvd, Building #1 - Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 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 January 4, 2024. Personal Representative: /s/ DONNA M. FLANAGAN 33 Fairhill Lane Palm Coast, Florida 32137 Attorney for Personal Representative: Rodolfo Suarez Jr. Esq., Attorney Florida Bar Number: 013201 9100 South Dadeland Blvd, Suite 1620 Miami, Florida 33156 Telephone: (305) 448-4244 E-Mail: rudy@suarezlawyers.com January 4, 11, 2024 24-00001G

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 FDY Virtual located at 32 Bud, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 30th day of December, 2023. Felicia Yanasheski January 4, 2024 23-00336F

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 CA 000931 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-OPT3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OPT3, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF VICTORIA LORENC A/K/A VICTORIA L. LORENC A/K/A VICTORIA LEE LORENC, DECEASED, et. al. Defendant(s), TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF VICTORIA LORENC A/K/A VICTORIA L. LORENC A/K/A VICTORIA LEE LORENC, DECEASED, whose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage

being foreclosed herein. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: LOT 2, BLOCK 4, PALM COAST, MAP OF BELLE TERRE, SECTION 35, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 11, PAGE 2 THROUGH 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 counsel for Plaintiff, whose address is 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 on or before The/(30 days from Date of First Publication of this Notice) and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition filed herein. THIS NOTICE SHALL BE PUBLISHED ONCE A WEEK FOR TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court at County, Florida, this day of 12/29/2023 Tom Bexley CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) BY: /s/ Margarita Ruiz DEPUTY CLERK ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, AND SCHNEID, PL ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 PRIMARY EMAIL: flmail@raslg.com 23-145772 24-00002G January 4, 11, 2024

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOMOKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Tomoka Community Development District (“District”) will hold a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors on January 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at 150 Flagler Plaza Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137. A copy of the agenda for the meeting can be obtained from the District Office at PFM Group Consulting LLC, 3501 Quadrangle Boulevard, Suite 270, Orlando, FL 32817 or by phone at (407) 723-5900. Additionally, a copy of the agenda, along with any meeting materials available in an electronic format, may be obtained at https://tomokacdd.com/. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. The meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at such meeting. There may be occasions when Board Supervisors or District Staff may participate by speaker telephone. Any person requiring special accommodations at the meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office. Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. Vivian Carvalho District Manager January 4, 2024

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Notice to Town Center at Palm Coast Community Development District Residents The Board of Supervisors (“the Board”) of the Town Center at Palm Coast Community Development District (“the District”) currently has one vacancy in Seat #3 with the term expiring November 2026. The Board is seeking Qualified Elector candidates to fill the seat. Per Florida Statute, 190.003(17), “Qualified elector” means any person at least 18 years of age who is a citizen of the United States, a legal resident of Florida and of the District and who registers to vote with the Supervisor of Elections in the county in which the District land is located.” The meeting schedule is available at: https://www.towncenteratpalmcoast.org/ meetings All interested and qualified candidates are asked to contact the District Manager, Bob Koncar, by email at bob.koncar@inframark.com, or by telephone at (904) 6260593. Any correspondence of expressions of interest and/or résumés that candidates would like to have presented to the Board for consideration of their candidacy must be provided to the District Manager no later than January 11, 2024. Please note that all materials provided become part of the public record. Interested candidates will be required to attend the next meeting (January 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.) so that they may address the Board regarding their candidacy, and, if appointed, be able to immediately assume office at that meeting.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801-83.809). The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024 @12:30PM on Lockerfox. com, Where said property is stored at: iStorage Bunnell, 2303 N State St. Bunnell, FL 32110 TERESA SHAULIS A149 BIKE, BOXES, VACUUM SHERRY ARNETT A014 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS RAY VON MCCALL A013 TOTES Cleaning deposit must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed at the time of the sale. Sales are subject to cancellation if settlement between the owner and obligated party is settled. Bunnell iStorage 2303 N State St Bunnell, FL

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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 Audio Junkyxrd located at 1000 CR 205, in the City of Bunnell, Flagler County, FL 32110 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 1st day of May, 2024. Ashley Vannoy January 4, 2024 23-00335F

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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 OSO Rare Books & Stuff located at 81 Reidsville Dr, 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 26th day of December, 2023. Legacy Streams Investments January 4, 2024 23-00331F

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 Gladiator Fence Palm Coast located at 2201 S. Daytona Ave, in the City of Flagler Beach, Flagler County, FL 32136 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 2nd day of January, 2024. Amanda Norton January 4, 2024 23-00334F

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2023-CA-000953 HULBERT HOMES, INC. a Florida Corporation; Plaintiff, v. EAST COAST TRADITIONS, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, and MIYOSHI HEMINGWAY, Individually; Defendants. TO: MIYOSHI HEMINGWAY YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Complaint for Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Professional Negligence, and Fraudulent Inducement has been filed in this court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner’s attorney, whose name and address are: Elliott V. Mitchell, Esquire, 500 South Florida Avenue, Suite 800, Lakeland, Florida 33801 within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication, to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded in the petition, without further notice. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs assistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts System, you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (386) 257-6096 (voice), Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711, as much in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to explain your functional limitations and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable you to effectively participate in the court program or service. DATED this day of 12/15/2023. TOM BEXLEY FLAGLER COUNTY, FL CLERK OF THE COURT (COURT SEAL) By: /s/ Amy Perez As Deputy Clerk Elliott V. Mitchell, Esquire, 500 South Florida Avenue, Suite 800 Lakeland, Florida 33801 Dec. 21, 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 11, 2024 23-00223G

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2023 CA 000993 Division: 49 MARIA ROSANGELA CIRESI, Plaintiff, vs. ALPHONSO LOGIUDICE, Defendant. TO: ALPHONSO LOGIUDICE, and if dead or not known to be dead or alive, his several and respective unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, and judgment creditors, or other parties claiming by, through, or under those unknown natural persons, and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described defendants or parties, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following property in Flagler County, Florida: Lot 10 of Block 40 of Palm Coast, Map of Pine Grove, Section 28, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 9, at Page 59, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. (For Sections 1 through 16 inclusive, the aforementioned legal description includes the following language: as amended by instrument recorded in Official Records book 35, at page 528 of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.) a/k/a 3 Porter Lane, Palm Coast, Florida 32164. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to Vincent L. Sullivan, Esq., the Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 145 City Place, Suite 301, Palm Coast, Florida 32137 [VSullivan@ legalteamforlife.com] and [CMcNeil@ legalteamforlife.com], on or before 30 days after the first date of publication of this Notice of Action, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated 12/11/2023. TOM BEXLEY Clerk of Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Margarita Ruiz Deputy Clerk Vincent L. Sullivan, Esq. the Plaintiff ’s attorney 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, Florida 32137 [VSullivan@legalteamforlife.com] and [CMcNeil@legalteamforlife.com] Dec. 14, 21, 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00213G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 CP 000862 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF VINCENT D. CUDDY, Deceased. The administration of the estate of VINCENT D. CUDDY, deceased, whose date of death was December 12, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E Moody Blvd, Building #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 PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 28, 2023. Personal Representative: JONATHAN H. CUDDY 118 Timothy Trail Beaver, PA 15009 Attorney for Personal Representative: Heather S. Maltby HEATHER@EPPGLAW.COM Florida Bar No. 116571 E.P.P.G. Law of St. Johns, PLLC 200 Malaga Street, Suite 2 St. Augustine, FL 32084 Telephone: 904-875-3774 Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00232G

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NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Flagler COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2023 DR 001080 Division: 47 Gianni Verdone, Petitioner, and Ariana Verdone, Respondent, TO: Ariana Verdone 2B Sebastian Ct Palm Coast FL, 32164 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 Gianni Verdone, whose address is 64 Bannerwood Lane Palm Coast FL, 32137 on or before 12/30/2023, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 1769 E. Moody Blvd Bldg 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. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: _____ 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 address(es) 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: 11/17/23 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Makaela McCarthy Deputy Clerk Dec. 14, 21, 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00212G

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 CP 735 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF OFELIA PONCE RAMOS Deceased. The administration of the estate of Ofelia Ponce Ramos, deceased, whose date of death was January 14, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd., 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 28, 2023. Personal Representative: Myrna Tumaneng 6236 Kings Crown Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 Attorney for Personal Representative: Diane A. Vidal, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1008324 CHIUMENTO LAW 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, FL 32164 Telephone: (386) 445-8900 Fax: (386) 445-6702 E-Mail: DVidal@legalteamforlife.com Secondary E-Mail: Proserv@legalteamforlife.com Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00230G

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 CP 857 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBIN MARIE DUNCANSON 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 Robin Marie Duncanson, deceased, File Number 2023 CP 857, by the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110; that the decedent’s date of death was September 18, 2023; that the total value of the exempt and non-exempt assets of the estate are $291,591.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name Address David Duncanson 29 Zeolite Place Palm Coast, FL 32164 Mark Carl Duncanson c/o 29 Zeolite Place Palm Coast, FL 32164 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 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 December 28, 2023. Person Giving Notice: David Duncanson 29 Zeolite Place Palm Coast, Florida 32164 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 Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00231G

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RESOLUTION 2024-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATING A DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION FOR LANDOWNERS’ MEETING OF THE DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Cresswind DeLand Community Development District (“District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government created and existing pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, being situated entirely within the City Commission of the City of DeLand, Florida; and WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Supervisors (“Board”) is statutorily authorized to exercise the powers granted to the District; and WHEREAS, all meetings of the Board shall be open to the public and governed by provisions of Chapter 286, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the effective date of the Ordinance creating the District (“Ordinance”) was November 20, 2023; and WHEREAS, the District is statutorily required to hold a meeting of the landowners of the District for the purpose of electing five (5) supervisors for the District within ninety (90) days after the effective date of the Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 1. ELECTION. In accordance with Section 190.006(2), Florida Statutes, the initial meeting of the landowners to elect five (5) supervisors of the District, shall be held on the 1st day of February, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Victoria Hills Golf Club, 300 Spalding Way, DeLand, Florida 32724 . 2. PUBLICATION. The District’s Secretary is hereby directed to publish notice of this landowners’ meeting and election in accordance with the requirements of Section 190.006(2)(a), Florida Statutes. 3. ANNOUNCEMENT; DOCUMENTS. Pursuant to Section 190.006(2)(b), Florida Statutes, the landowners’ meeting and election is hereby announced at the Board’s organizational meeting held on Friday, December 1, 2023. A sample notice of landowners’ meeting and election, instructions, proxy and ballot form were presented at such meeting and are attached hereto as Composite Exhibit A. Such documents are available for review and copying during normal business hours at the Office of the District Manager, Artemis Connected, LLC d/b/a Breeze, 1540 International Parkway, Suite 2000, Lake Mary, Florida 32746. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of December 2023. ATTEST: CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2023-13049-PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF KEVIN C. SHANNON Deceased. The administration of the Estate of Kevin C. Shannon, deceased, whose date of death was November 8, 2023, and whose social security number is XXX-XX-3482 is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is: 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32724, Attn: Probate Division. 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 or 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 WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this notice is January 4, 2024. Co-Personal Representatives Newton Shannon 2595 Alandari Lane The Villages, Florida 32162 Nancy Shannon 2595 Alandari Lane The Villages, Florida 32162 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives Kathryn Linn, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0016728 561 Fieldcrest Drive The Villages, Florida 32162 Tel: (352) 633-1263 Email: Kathryn@KathrynLinnLaw.com January 4, 11, 2024 24-00006I

NOTICE OF AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING AND NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT The Board of Supervisors of the Cresswind DeLand Community Development District will hold an Audit Committee Meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., at Victoria Hills Golf Club, 300 Spalding Way, DeLand, Florida 32724. The Audit Committee will review, discuss, evaluate, and rank any proposals the District receives pursuant to solicitations for auditing services. Immediately following the Audit Committee meeting, the Board of Supervisors of the District will hold its regular meeting to consider any and all business which may properly come before it. The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. One or both of the meetings may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at such meeting. A copy of the agenda for these meetings may be obtained by contacting the District Manager, c/o Breeze via email at patricia@breezehome.com or via telephone at (813) 565-4663. There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors will participate by telephone. Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in these meetings is asked to advise the District Manager, at least 48 hours before the meetings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY), or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), who can aid you in contacting the District Manager. A person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that such person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Patricia Thibault District Manager

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Composite Exhibit A: Sample Notice of Landowners’ Meeting and Election, Instructions, Proxy, and Ballot Form NOTICE OF LANDOWNERS’ MEETING AND ELECTION AND MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Notice is hereby given to the public and all landowners within Cresswind DeLand Community Development District (“District”) the location of which is generally described as comprising a parcel or parcels of land containing approximately 318.4 acres, located east of Lake Winnemissett, south of Daytona Park Estates, and north of the old alignment of E SR04 in the City of DeLand, Florida, advising that a meeting of landowners will be held for the purpose of electing five (5) person/people to the District’s Board of Supervisors (“Board”, and individually, “Supervisor”). Immediately following the landowners’ meeting there will be convened a meeting of the Board for the purpose of considering certain matters of the Board to include election of certain District officers, and other such business which may properly come before the Board. DATE: Thursday, February 1, 2024 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Victoria Hills Golf Club 300 Spalding Way DeLand, Florida 32724 Each landowner may vote in person or by written proxy. Proxy forms may be obtained upon request at the office of the District Manager, c/o Artemis Connected, LLC d/b/a Breeze, 1540 International Parkway, Suite 2000, Lake Mary, Florida 32746 (“District Manager’s Office”). At said meeting each landowner or his or her proxy shall be entitled to nominate persons for the position of Supervisor and cast one vote per acre of land, or fractional portion thereof, owned by him or her and located within the District for each person to be elected to the position of Supervisor. A fraction of an acre shall be treated as one acre, entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto. Platted lots shall be counted individually and rounded up to the nearest whole acre. The acreage of platted lots shall not be aggregated for determining the number of voting units held by a landowner or a landowner’s proxy. At the landowners’ meeting the landowners shall select a person to serve as the meeting chair and who shall conduct the meeting. The landowners’ meeting and the Board meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. One or both of the meetings may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at such meeting. A copy of the agenda for these meetings may be obtained from the District Manager’s Office. There may be an occasion where one or more supervisors will participate by telephone. Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in these meetings is asked to contact the District Manager’s Office, at least 48 hours before the hearing. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-9558771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office. A person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that such person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Patricia Thibault District Manager INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO LANDOWNERS’ MEETING OF THE CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS DATE OF LANDOWNERS’ MEETING: Thursday, February 1, 2024 TIME: 9:00 a.m. Victoria Hills Golf Club LOCATION: 300 Spalding Way DeLand, Florida 32724 Pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and after a Community Development District (“District”) has been established and the landowners have held their initial election, there shall be a subsequent landowners’ meeting for the purpose of electing members of the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) every two years until the District qualifies to have its board members elected by the qualified electors of the District. The following instructions on how all landowners may participate in the election are intended to comply with Section 190.006(2)(b), Florida Statutes. A landowner may vote in person at the landowners’ meeting, or the landowner may nominate a proxy holder to vote at the meeting in place of the landowner. Whether in person or by proxy, each landowner shall be entitled to cast one vote per acre of land owned by him or her and located within the District, for each position on the Board that is open for election for the upcoming term. A fraction of an acre shall be treated as one (1) acre, entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto. Please note that a particular parcel of real property is entitled to only one vote for each eligible acre of land or fraction thereof; therefore, two or more people who own real property in common, that is one acre or less, are together entitled to only one vote for that real property. At the landowners’ meeting, the first step is to elect a chair for the meeting, who may be any person present at the meeting. The landowners shall also elect a secretary for the meeting who may be any person present at the meeting. The secretary shall be responsible for the minutes of the meeting. The chair shall conduct the nominations and the voting. If the chair is a landowner or proxy holder of a landowner, he or she may nominate candidates and make and second motions. Candidates must be nominated and then shall be elected by a vote of the landowners. Nominees may be elected only to a position on the Board that is open for election for the upcoming term. Five (5) seats on the Board will be up for election by landowners. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected for a term of four (4) years. The three candidates receiving the next highest number of votes shall be elected for a term of two (2) years. The term of office for each successful candidate shall commence upon election. A proxy is available upon request. To be valid, each proxy must be signed by one of the legal owners of the property for which the vote is cast and must contain the typed or printed name of the individual who signed the proxy; the street address, legal description of the property or tax parcel identification number; and the number of authorized votes. If the proxy authorizes more than one vote, each property must be listed and the number of acres of each property must be included. The signature on a proxy does not need to be notarized. LANDOWNER PROXY CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT LANDOWNERS’ MEETING KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, the fee simple owner of the lands described herein, hereby constitutes and appoints _________________ (“Proxy Holder”) for and on behalf of the undersigned, to vote as proxy at the meeting of the landowners of the District to be held at Victoria Hills Golf Club, 300 Spalding Way, DeLand, FL 32724 on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. and at any adjournments thereof, according to the number of acres of unplatted land and/or platted lots owned by the undersigned landowner that the undersigned would be entitled to vote if then personally present, upon any question, proposition, or resolution or any other matter or thing that may be considered at said meeting including, but not limited to, the election of members of the Board of Supervisors. Said Proxy Holder may vote in accordance with his or her discretion on all matters not known or determined at the time of solicitation of this proxy, which may legally be considered at said meeting. Any proxy heretofore given by the undersigned for said meeting is hereby revoked. This proxy is to continue in full force and effect from the date hereof until the conclusion of the landowners’ meeting and any adjournment or adjournments thereof, but may be revoked at any time by written notice of such revocation presented at the landowners’ meeting prior to the Proxy Holder’s exercising the voting rights conferred herein. _________________________________ Printed Name of Legal Owner _________________________________ Signature of Legal Owner Date _________________________________ Parcel Description Acreage Authorized Votes __See attached__________________ _____ ACRES ____ VOTES [Insert above the street address of each parcel, the legal description of each parcel, or the tax identification number of each parcel. If more space is needed, identification of parcels owned may be incorporated by reference to an attachment hereto.] Total Number of Authorized Votes: ______________ NOTES: Pursuant to Section 190.006(2)(b), Florida Statutes, a fraction of an acre is treated as one (1) acre entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto. Moreover, two (2) or more persons who own real property in common that is one acre or less are together entitled to only one vote for that real property. If the fee simple landowner is not an individual, and is instead a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or other entity, evidence that the individual signing on behalf of the entity has the authority to do so should be attached hereto (e.g., bylaws, corporate resolution, etc.). OFFICIAL BALLOT CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT LANDOWNERS’ MEETING _____________________________________________________________________________________ For Election (5 Supervisors): The two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes will each receive a four (4) year term, and the three (3) candidates receiving the next highest number of votes will each receive a two (2) year term, with the term of office for each successful candidate commencing upon election. The undersigned certifies that he/she/it is the fee simple owner of land, or the proxy holder for the fee simple owner of land, located within the District and described as follows: Description Acreage _________________________________________________ ________________________ [Insert above the street address of each parcel, the legal description of each parcel, or the tax identification number of each parcel.] [If more space is needed, identification of parcels owned may be incorporated by reference to an attachment hereto.] or Attach Proxy. I, ____________________, as Landowner, or as the proxy holder of _________________ (Landowner) pursuant to the Landowner’s Proxy attached hereto, do cast my votes as follows: NAME OF CANDIDATE NUMBER OF VOTES 1. _________________________ ______ 2. _________________________ ______ 3. _________________________ ______ 4. _________________________ ______ 5. _________________________ ______ Date: Signed: _____________________________ Printed Name: ________________________ January 4, 11, 2024

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-12965 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF REGINA ANN MANCUSO A/K/A REGINA A. MANCUSO A/K/A REGINA MANCUSO, Deceased. The administration of the estate of REGINA ANN MANCUSO A/K/A REGINA A. MANCUSO A/K/A REGINA MANCUSO, deceased, whose date of death was September 14, 2023, 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: JANUARY 4, 2024. Signed on this 2ND day of January, 1/2/2024. CATHERINE SHAW Personal Representative 273 Prospect Street Plantsville, CT 06479 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 January 4, 11, 2024 24-00005I

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FIRST INSERTION CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF THE DISTRICT’S INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Cresswind DeLand Community Development District (“District”) intends to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments to be levied by the District pursuant to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. The Board of Supervisors of the District will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Victoria Hills Golf Club, 300 Spalding Way, DeLand, Florida 32724. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the District to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments to be levied by the District on properties located on land included in, or to be added to, the District. The District may levy non-ad valorem assessments for the purpose of financing, acquiring, maintaining and/or operating community development facilities, services and improvements within and without the boundaries of the District, to consist of, among other things, water management and control, water supply, sewer and wastewater management, roads, parks and recreational facilities, landscape/hardscape/irrigation, offsite roadway improvements, offsite utility extensions, and any other lawful projects or services of the District. Owners of the properties to be assessed and other interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard regarding the use of the uniform method of collecting such non-ad valorem assessments. This hearing is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. The public hearing may be continued to a date, time and location to be specified on the record at the hearing. There may be occasions when Supervisors or staff may participate by speaker telephone. Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing and/or meeting is asked to contact Patricia Comings-Thibault (“District Manager’s Office”), at least 48 hours before the hearing and/or meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8770, who can aid you in contacting the District Manager’s Office. Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the hearing is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. __________________________ District Manager January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF RULEMAKING REGARDING THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT A public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Supervisors of the Cresswind DeLand Community Development District (“District”) on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Victoria Hills Golf Club, 300 Spalding Way, DeLand, Florida 32724. In accord with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, the District hereby gives the public notice of its intent to adopt its proposed Rules of Procedure. The purpose and effect of the proposed Rules of Procedure is to provide for efficient and effective District operations and to ensure compliance with recent changes to Florida law. Prior notice of rule development was published in the Ormond Beach Observer on Thursday, December 21, 2023. The Rules of Procedure may address such areas as the Board of Supervisors, officers and voting, district offices, public information and inspection of records, policies, public meetings, hearings and workshops, rulemaking proceedings and competitive purchase including procedure under the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, procedure regarding auditor selection, purchase of insurance, pre-qualification, construction contracts, goods, supplies and materials, maintenance services, contractual services and protests with respect to proceedings, as well as any other area of the general operation of the District. Specific legal authority for the adoption of the proposed Rules of Procedure includes Sections 190.011(5), 190.011(15) and 190.035, Florida Statutes (2023). The specific laws implemented in the Rules of Procedure include, but are not limited to, Sections 112.08, 112.3143, 112.31446, 112.3145, 119.07, 119.0701, 189.053, 189.069(2)(a)16, 190.006, 190.007, 190.008, 190.011(3), 190.011(5), 190.011(15), 190.033, 190.035, 218.33, 218.391, 255.05, 255.0518, 255.0525, 255.20, 286.0105, 286.011, 286.0113, 286.0114, 287.017, 287.055 and 287.084, Florida Statutes (2019). A copy of the proposed Rules of Procedure may be obtained by contacting the District Manager’s Office at Artemis Connected, LLC d/b/a Breeze, 1540 International Parkway, Suite 2000, Lake Mary, Florida 32746, Ph: (813) 565-4663 (“District Manager’s Office”). Any person who wishes to provide the District with a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.541(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within twenty-one (21) days after publication of this notice to the District Manager’s Office. This public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearing without additional notice. If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at a public hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. At the hearing, staff or Supervisors may participate in the public hearing by speaker telephone. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-9558771 or 1-800-955-8770 for aid in contacting the District Office. District Manager Cresswind DeLand Community Development District January 4, 2024 23-00188V

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12092 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF BRENDA CHAPIN Deceased. The administration of the estate of Brenda Chapin, deceased, whose date of death was March 10, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave., Deland, Florida 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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE IMPOSITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 170.07 AND 197.3632, FLORIDA STATUTES, BY THE CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT In accordance with Chapters 170, 190 and 197, Florida Statutes, the Cresswind DeLand Community Development District’s (“District”) Board of Supervisors (“Board”) hereby provides notice of the following public hearings and public meeting: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS DATE: Thursday, February 1, 2024 TIME: 9 a.m. LOCATION: 300 Spalding Way DeLand, Florida 32724 The purpose of the public hearings announced above is to consider the imposition of special assessments (“Debt Assessments”), and adoption of assessment rolls to secure proposed bonds, on benefited lands within the District, and, to provide for the levy, collection and enforcement of the Debt Assessments. The proposed bonds secured by the Debt Assessments are intended to finance certain public infrastructure improvements, including, but not limited to, stormwater management, water and sewer utilities, and other infrastructure improvements (together, “Project”), benefitting certain lands within the District. The Project is described in more detail in the Engineer’s Report, dated December 2023 (“Engineer’s Report”). Specifically, the Project includes a Capital Improvement Plan to provide public infrastructure benefitting all lands within the District, as identified in the Engineer’s Report. The Debt Assessments are proposed to be levied as one or more assessment liens and allocated to the benefitted lands within the District, as set forth in the Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated November 30, 2023 (“Assessment Report”). At the conclusion of the public hearings, the Board will, by resolution, levy and impose assessments as finally approved by the Board. A special meeting of the District will also be held where the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it. The District consists of 318.4 acres of land and is located entirely within the City of DeLand, Florida. The site is generally located east of Lake Winnemissett, south of Daytona Park Estates and north of the old alignment of East SR-44. A geographic depiction of the District is shown below. All lands within the District are expected to be improved in accordance with the reports identified above. A description of the property to be assessed and the amount to be assessed to each piece or parcel of property may be ascertained at the “District’s Office” located at c/o Artemis Connected, LLC d/b/a Breeze, 2161 East County Road 540A #225, Lakeland, Florida 33813. Also, a copy of the agendas and other documents referenced herein may be obtained from the District Office. Proposed Debt Assessments The proposed Debt Assessments are in the total principal amount of $26,500,000 (not including interest or collection costs), and are as follows:

CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 BUDGETS; AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING. The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Cresswind DeLand Community Development District (“District”) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at Victoria Hills Golf Club, 300 Spalding Way, DeLand, Florida 32724 for the purpose of hearing comments and objections on the adoption of the proposed budgets (“Proposed Budget”) of the District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 (“Fiscal Year 2023/2024”). A regular board meeting of the District will also be held at that time where the Board may consider any other business that may properly come before it. A copy of the agenda and Proposed Budget may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, Artemis Connected, LLC d/b/a Breeze, 1540 International Parkway, Suite 2000, Lake Mary, Florida 32746, (813) 565-4663 (“District Manager’s Office”), during normal business hours, or by visiting the District’s website at www.cresswinddelandcdd.org. The public hearing and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The public hearing and meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. There may be occasions when Board Supervisors or District Staff may participate by speaker telephone. Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office. Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearing or meeting is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. District Manager January 4, 11, 2024 23-00195V

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*Amount includes principal only, and not interest or collect costs **Amount includes estimated 3% County collection costs and 4% early payment discounts The assessments shall be paid in not more than thirty (30) annual installments subsequent to the issuance of debt to finance the improvements. These annual assessments will be collected on the County tax roll by the Tax Collector. Alternatively, the District may choose to directly collect and enforce these assessments. The public hearings and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Florida law. The public hearings and meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record. There may be occasions when staff or board members may participate by speaker telephone. Any person requiring special accommodations because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Office. Please note that all affected property owners have the right to appear and comment at the public hearings and meeting, and may also file written objections with the District Office within twenty (20) days of issuance of this notice. Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearings or meeting is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. District Manager RESOLUTION 2024-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DECLARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; DESIGNATING THE NATURE AND LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS; DECLARING THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE PORTION TO BE PAID BY ASSESSMENTS, AND THE MANNER AND TIMING IN WHICH THE ASSESSMENTS ARE TO BE PAID; DESIGNATING THE LANDS UPON WHICH THE ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE LEVIED; PROVIDING FOR AN ASSESSMENT PLAT AND A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL; ADDRESSING THE SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND ADDRESSING CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 30th day of November, 2023. ATTEST: CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT _____________________________ ____________________________________ Secretary/Asst. Secretary Chairman Exhibit A: Engineer’s Report, dated December 2023 Exhibit B: Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated November 30, 2023

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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 31770 CICI NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ARLEN NOEL WEBB AND JOANNE WEBB, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 11, 2023, and entered in 2023 31770 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein ALLIED FIRST BANK, SB DBA SERVBANK is the Plaintiff and ARLEN NOEL WEBB; JOANNE WEBB; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SYNERGY ONE LENDING, INC.; AQUA FINANCE, INC.; THE HERITAGE 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 January 19, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 78, THE HERITAGE PHASE III, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 40, PAGE 194, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 1521 HERITAGE LANE, HOLLY HILL, FL 32117 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 22 day of December, 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 22-037086 - MaC 24-00001I January 4, 11, 2024

pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. “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 Anne Pierce, Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Avenue, Suite D-305, Deland, Florida 32724 Phone no. 386-626-6561 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.” “Si usted es una persona minusválida que necesita algún acomodamiento para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene derecho, sin tener gastos propios, a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Tenga la amabilidad de ponerse en contacto con Anne Pierce, Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Avenue, Suite D-305, Deland, Florida 32724 Phone no. 386-626-6561 por lo menos 7 días antes de la cita fijada para su comparecencia en los tribunales, o inmediatamente después de recibir esta notificación si el tiempo antes de la comparecencia que se ha programado es menos de 7 días; si usted tiene discapacitación del oído o de la voz, llame al 711.” “Si ou se yon moun ki andikape ou enfim ki bezwen akomodasyon pou w ka patisipe nan pwosedi sa, ou kalifye san ou pa gen okenn lajan pou w peye, gen pwovizyon pou jwen kèk èd. Tanpri kontakte Anne Pierce, Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Avenue, Suite D-305, Deland, Florida 32724 Phone no. 386-626-6561 nan 7 jou anvan dat ou gen randevou pou parèt nan tribinal la, oubyen imedyatman apre ou fin resevwa konvokasyon an si lè ou gen pou w parèt nan tribinal la mwens ke 7 jou; si ou gen pwoblèm pou w tande oubyen pale, rele 711.” VAN NESS LAW FIRM, PLC 1239 E. Newport Center Drive, Suite 110 Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 Ph: (954) 571-2031 PRIMARY EMAIL: Pleadings@vanlawfl.com / s / J. Anthony Van Ness J. Anthony Van Ness, Esq. Bar Number: 391832 Email: TVanness@vanlawfl.com PHH4206-17/sap January 4, 11, 2024 24-00003I

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WHEREAS, the Cresswind DeLand Community Development District (“District”) is a local unit of special-purpose government organized and existing under and pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the District is authorized by Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, to finance, fund, plan, establish, acquire, install, equip, operate, extend, construct, or reconstruct roadways, sewer and water distribution systems, stormwater management/earthwork improvements, landscape, irrigation and entry features, conservation and mitigation, street lighting and other infrastructure projects, and services necessitated by the development of, and serving lands within, the District; and WHEREAS, the District hereby determines to undertake, install, plan, establish, construct or reconstruct, enlarge or extend, equip, acquire, operate, and/or maintain the portion of the infrastructure improvements comprising the District’s overall capital improvement plan as described in the District Engineer’s Report, dated December 2023 (“Project”), which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the District to pay for all or a portion of the cost of the Project by the levy of special assessments (“Assessments”) using the methodology set forth in that Master Special Assessment Methodology Report, dated November 30, 2023, which is attached hereto as Exhibit B, incorporated herein by reference, and on file with the District Manager at c/o Artemis Connected, LLC d/b/a Breeze, 2161 East County Road 540A #225, Lakeland, Florida 33813 (“District Records Office”); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 1. AUTHORITY FOR THIS RESOLUTION; INCORPORATION OF RECITALS. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Florida law, including without limitation Chapters 170, 190 and 197, Florida Statutes. The recitals stated above are incorporated herein and are adopted by the Board as true and correct statements. 2. DECLARATION OF ASSESSMENTS. The Board hereby declares that it has determined to undertake the Project and to defray all or a portion of the cost thereof by the Assessments. 3. DESIGNATING THE NATURE AND LOCATION OF IMPROVEMENTS. The nature and general location of, and plans and specifications for, the Project are described in Exhibit A, which is on file at the District Records Office. Exhibit B is also on file and available for public inspection at the same location. 4. DECLARING THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE PORTION TO BE PAID BY ASSESSMENTS, AND THE MANNER AND TIMING IN WHICH THE ASSESSMENTS ARE TO BE PAID. A.The total estimated cost of the Project is $18,949,447(“Estimated Cost”). B. The Assessments will defray approximately $26,500,000, which is the anticipated maximum par value of any bonds and which includes all or a portion of the Estimated Cost, as well as other financing-related costs, as set forth in Exhibit B, and which is in addition to interest and collection costs. On an annual basis, the Assessments will defray no more than $2,353,927 per year, again as set forth in Exhibit B. C. The manner in which the Assessments shall be apportioned and paid is set forth in Exhibit B, as may be modified by supplemental assessment resolutions. The Assessments will constitute a “master” lien, which may be imposed without further public hearing in one or more separate liens each securing a series of bonds, and each as determined by supplemental assessment resolution. With respect to each lien securing a series of bonds, the special assessments shall be paid in not more than (30) thirty yearly installments. The special assessments may be payable at the same time and in the same manner as are ad-valorem taxes and collected pursuant to Chapter 197, Florida Statutes; provided, however, that in the event the uniform non ad-valorem assessment method of collecting the Assessments is not available to the District in any year, or if determined by the District to be in its best interest, the Assessments may be collected as is other wise permitted by law, including but not limited to by direct bill. The decision to collect special assessments by any particular method – e.g., on the tax roll or by direct bill – does not mean that such method will be used to collect special assessments in future years, and the District reserves the right in its sole discre tion to select collection methods in any given year, regardless of past practices. 5. DESIGNATING THE LANDS UPON WHICH THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE LEVIED. The Assessments securing the Project shall be levied on the lands within the District, as described in Exhibit B, and as further designated by the assessment plat hereinafter provided for. 6. ASSESSMENT PLAT. Pursuant to Section 170.04, Florida Statutes, there is on file, at the District Records Office, an assessment plat showing the area to be assessed certain plans and specifications describing the Project and the estimated cost of the Project, all of which shall be open to inspection by the public. 7. PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL. Pursuant to Section 170.06, Florida Statutes, the District Manager has caused to be made a preliminary assessment roll, in accordance with the method of assessment described in Exhibit B hereto, which shows the lots and lands assessed, the amount of benefit to and the assessment against each lot or parcel of land and the number of annual installments into which the assessment may be divided, which assessment roll is hereby adopted and approved as the District’s preliminary assessment roll. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS DECLARED; DIRECTION TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE HEARINGS. Pursuant to Sections 170.07 and 197.3632(4)(b), Florida Statutes, among other provisions of Florida law, there are hereby declared two public hearings to be held as follows: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS DATE: Thursday, February 1, 2024 TIME: 9 a.m. LOCATION: 300 Spalding Way DeLand, Florida 32724 The purpose of the public hearings is to hear comment and objections to the proposed special assessment program for District improvements as identified in the preliminary assessment roll, a copy of which is on file and as set forth in Exhibit B. Interested parties may appear at that hearing or submit their comments in writing prior to the hearings at the District Records Office. Notice of said hearings shall be advertised in accordance with Chapters 170, 190 and 197, Florida Statutes, and the District Manager is hereby authorized and directed to place said notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the County in which the District is located (by two publications one week apart with the first publication at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of the hearing established herein). The District Manager shall file a publisher’s affidavit with the District Secretary verifying such publication of notice. The District Manager is further authorized and directed to give thirty (30) days written notice by mail of the time and place of this hearing to the owners of all property to be assessed and include in such notice the amount of the assessment for each such property owner, a description of the areas to be improved and notice that information concerning all assessments may be ascertained at the District Records Office. The District Manager shall file proof of such mailing by affidavit with the District Secretary. 9. PUBLICATION OF RESOLUTION. Pursuant to Section 170.05, Florida Statutes, the District Manager is hereby directed to cause this Resolution to be published twice (once a week for two (2) weeks) in a newspaper of general circulation within the County in which the District is located and to provide such other notice as may be required by law or desired in the best interests of the District. 10. CONFLICTS. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, superseded and repealed. 11. SEVERABILITY. If any section or part of a section of this resolution be declared invalid or unconstitutional, the validity, force, and effect of any other section or part of a section of this resolution shall not thereby be affected or impaired unless it clearly appears that such other section or part of a section of this resolution is wholly or necessarily dependent upon the section or part of a section so held to be invalid or unconstitutional. 12. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption. [SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]

RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2017 11179 CIDL WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007-OPT3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OPT3, Plaintiff, vs. DAVID A. LOTT A/K/A DAVID LOTT, ET AL.; , ET AL. Defendants NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order Granting Plaintiff ’s Amended Motion to Reschedule the Foreclosure Sale November 17, 2023, and entered in Case No. 2017 11179 CIDL, of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for VOLUSIA County, Florida. WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007-OPT3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OPT3 (hereafter “Plaintiff ”), is Plaintiff and DAVID A. LOTT A/K/A DAVID LOTT; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY, are defendants. Laura E. Roth, Clerk of the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA, County Florida will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash via the Internet at www.volusia. realforeclose.com at 11:00 a.m., on the 1ST day of FEBRUARY, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: BEGIN AT THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 17 SOUTH, RANGE 31 EAST, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE SOUTH 88° 14’ 88” EAST, ALONG THE QUARTER SECTION LINE, 1321.05 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NW ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOUTH 00° 01’ 48” EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NW ¼ OF THE SW ¼ OF SAID SECTION 7, A DISTANCE OF 169.16 FEET; THENCE WEST 1321.40 FEET FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00° 38’ 32” EAST 168.79 FEET ALONG THE SECTION LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING BEING LOT 1 OF AN UNRECORDED PLAT. 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

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION Case No.: 2023 38800 COCI Division: 82 RH FUND 26, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. TERESITA BAUTISTA, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF FERDINAND F. ARIOLA; FERDINAND ARIOLA, JR.; PERCIVAL ARIOLA; CHARITO BANIQUED; COMMONWEALTH MOBILE HOME OWNERS CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. A/K/A COMMONWEALTH HOME OWNERS CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. A/K/A COMMONWEALTH HOMEOWNERS CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. A/K/A COMMONWEALTH OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. A/K/A COMMONWEALTH HOME OWNERS ASSOC INC. A/K/A COMMONWEALTH HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. A/K/A COMMONWEALTH HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida corporation.; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS/BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES AND CLAIMANTS OF THE ESTATE OF FERDINAND F. ARIOLA, DECEASED; and UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION, Defendants. NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to the Uniform Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on December 21, 2023 in the above-referenced matter pending in the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, the Clerk of this Court will sell the following described property situated in Volusia County, Florida: LOT 20, BLOCK 8, COMMONWEALTH MOBILE ESTATES FIRST ADDITION,

AS PER MAP RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 29, PAGE 47, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN MOBILE HOME SITUATE THEREON. Together with all improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. Property Addresses: 5450 Taylor Avenue, Port Orange, FL 32127 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, on February 7, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m., via the internet at https://www.volusia.realforeclose.com. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Seventh Circuit Court Administration, 101 N Alabama Avenue, Suite D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, Telephone (386) 257-6096, 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. /s/ Lara Roeske Fernandez LARA ROESKE FERNANDEZ Florida Bar No.: 0088500 lfernandez@trenam.com TRENAM, KEMKER, SCHARF, BARKIN, FRYE, O’NEILL & MULLIS, P.A. 101 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 2700 Tampa, Florida 33602 Tel: (813) 223-7474 | Fax: (813) 229-6553 Attorneys for RH Fund 26, LLC January 4, 11, 2024 24-00004I

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA, FLORIDA. CASE No. 2023 32649 CICI CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC, Plaintiff vs. WILLA O’MALLEY, et al., Defendants TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CAMPBELL A. MURPHEY AKA CAMPBELL ADAIR MURPHEY, DECEASED 284 BOYLSTON AVE DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32118 AND TO: All persons claiming an interest by, through, under, or against the aforesaid Defendant(s). YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property located in Volusia County, Florida: THE WEST FORTY (40) FEET OF LOT NINE (9) AND EAST THIRTY (30) FEET OF LOT 10 (10), BLOCK EIGHT (8), ORTONA NORTH, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 9, PAGE 144, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action, on Greenspoon Marder, LLP, Default Department, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is Trade Centre South, Suite 700, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, and file the original with the Clerk within 30 days after the first publication of this notice in THE BUSINESS OBSERVER, on or before FEB 02 2024, otherwise a default and a judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. IMPORTANT If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT on this 19 day of December 2023. Laura E Roth As Clerk of said Court By: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton As Deputy Clerk Greenspoon Marder, LLP Default Department Attorneys for Plaintiff, Trade Centre South, Suite 700, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (22-001001-01) January 4, 11, 2024 24-00008I

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2021 31201 CICI WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR NATIONSTAR HECM ACQUISITION TRUST 2020-1, Plaintiff, vs. VALLIS F. MILLER, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 24, 2023, and entered in 2021 31201 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC is the Plaintiff and VALLIS F. MILLER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF VALLIS F. MILLER; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; THE COLONY HOUSE, 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 January 19, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: APARTMENT UNIT C-2, NEW COLONY HOUSE, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1326, PAGE 526 AND AS AMENDED THERETO, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT THERETO. Property Address: 500 SOUTH BEACH STREET UNIT C2, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim 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 22 day of December, 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 21-012095 - MaM January 4, 11, 2024 24-00002I

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SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 32597 CICI U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN VANDERVEN A/K/A HELEN VANDER VEN A/K/A HELEN M. VANDER VEN, DECEASED, et. al. Defendant(s), TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN VANDERVEN A/K/A HELEN VANDER VEN A/K/A HELEN M. VANDER VEN F/K/A HELEN M. BARBARINO, DECEASED, and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF DEBORAH LARRIMORE, DECEASED, whose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: LOT EIGHT (8), HAMLIN’S RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 6, J. FITCH WALKER’S HOLLY HILL, ACCORDING TO MAP IN MAP BOOK 9, PAGE 290, PUBLIC RECORDS

OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. ALSO: WESTERLY 30 FEET OF THE EASTERLY 250 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY ONE-HALF (S1/2) OF LOT 9, BLOCK 6, WALKER’S HOLLY HILL, ACCORDING TO MAP IN MAP BOOK 4, PAGE 158, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS ALSO INTENDED TO BE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF HOLLY STREET OR AVENUE AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 8 OF SAID HAMLIN’S SUBDIVISION; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 8, 130.5 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHERLY AND PARALLEL WITH HOLLY STREET A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF HOLLY STREET; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on counsel for Plaintiff, whose address is 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 on or before JAN 29 2024/ (30 days from Date of First Publication of this Notice) and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition filed herein. THIS NOTICE SHALL BE PUBLISHED ONCE A WEEK FOR TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court at County, Florida, this 13 day of December, 2023 LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) BY: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton DEPUTY CLERK ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, AND SCHNEID, PL ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 PRIMARY EMAIL: flmail@raslg.com 23-137880 Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00390I

SECOND INSERTION RE-NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 10010 CIDL J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP., Plaintiff, vs. DONNA M. ALLEY; ISPC; MV REALTY PBC, LLC; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure dated July 20, 2023 and an Order Resetting Sale dated December 18, 2023 and entered in Case No. 2023 10010 CIDL of the Circuit Court in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. is Plaintiff and DONNA M. ALLEY; ISPC; MV REALTY PBC, LLC; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, are Defendants, LAURA E. ROTH, Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash www.volusia. realforeclose.com, 11:00 a.m., on April 9, 2024 , the following described property as set forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 169, REPLAT OF EDGEWATER ACRES RESUB.- UNIT 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 23, PAGE(S) 162, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. THE COURT, IN ITS DESCRETION, MAY

ENLARGE THE TIME OF THE SALE. NOTICE OF THE CHANGED TIME OF SALE SHALL BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Pursuant to Florida Statute 45.031(2), this notice shall be published twice, once a week for two consecutive weeks, with the last publication being at least 5 days prior to the sale. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. THESE ARE NOT COURT INFORMATION NUMBERS SOLICITUD DE ADAPTACIONES PARA PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES Si usted es una persona con discapacidad que necesita una adaptacin para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene el derecho a que se le proporcione cierta asistencia, sin incurrir en gastos. Comunquese con la Oficina de Administracin Judicial (Court Administration), 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096, con no menos de 7 das de antelacin de su cita de comparecencia ante el juez, o de inmediato al recibir esta notificacin si la cita de comparecencia est dentro de un plazo menos de 7 das; si usted tiene una discapacidad del habla o del odo, llame al 711. ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL By: Ian C. Dolan Florida Bar No.: 757071 Roy Diaz, Attorney of Record Florida Bar No. 767700 Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 499 NW 70th Ave., Suite 309 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317 Telephone: (954) 564-0071 Facsimile: (954) 564-9252 Service E-mail: answers@dallegal.com 1460-185966 / TM1 Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00386I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 2020 30038 CICI MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, BARBARA J. KASH A/K/A BARBARA J. BELDEN KASH A/K/A BARBARA JEAN BELDEN KASH AKA BARBARA JEAN ADAMS, DECEASED, et al, Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 4, 2023, and entered in Case No. 2020 30038 CICI of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida in which Mortgage Assets Management, LLC, is the Plaintiff and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, or other Claimants claiming by, through, under, or against, Barbara J. Kash a/k/a Barbara J. Belden Kash a/k/a Barbara Jean Belden Kash aka Barbara Jean Adams, deceased, Janet Lisotte, William D. Belden aka William David Beldon, United States of America Acting through Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Redbrick Financial Group Inc., are defendants, the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on online at electronically/online at http://www.volusia.realforeclose.com, Volusia County, Florida at 11:00AM EST on the January 17, 2024 the following described property as set forth in said Final

Judgment of Foreclosure: LOT 29 AND THE EAST 15 FEET OF LOT 28, BLOCK 21, SECTION A DAYTONA HIGHLANDS, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 6, PAGE 247, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 1118 LIVE OAK AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. ATTENTION 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., St. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, 386-257-6096, within 2 days of your receipt of this notice. If you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-9558770. THIS IS NOT A COURT INFORMATION LINE. To file response please contact Volusia County Clerk of Court, 101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand, Fl 32724, Tel: (386) 736-5907. Dated this 19 day of December, 2023. ALBERTELLI LAW P. O. Box 23028 Tampa, FL 33623 Tel: (813) 221-4743 Fax: (813) 221-9171 eService: servealaw@albertellilaw.com By: /s/ Joshua Pasqualone Florida Bar #41835 Joshua Pasqualone, Esq. CT - 19-026962 Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00385I

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. 2022 10722 CIDL US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD GENE WATZNAUER, JR , DECEASED, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 18, 2023, and entered in 2022 10722 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST is the Plaintiff and DEF/MORTGAGOR; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD G WATZNAUER A/K/A DONALD G WATZNAUER, JR , DECEASED; STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; CLERK OF COURT OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA; SUNTRUST BANK; DONALD GENE WATZNAUER III; DIANE M. SLOUP 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 January 16, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judg-

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDUICAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.:2023-12653 CIDL LEANDRO PINILLO aka LEO, Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT C. SMITH, and all parties claiming an interest, Defendant. TO: ROBERT C. SMITH and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against Defendant, ROBERT C. SMITH and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been commenced against you to quiet title on real property, lying and being and situated in Volusia County, Florida, which is more particularly described as follows: Legal Description: Lots 99, 100 & 101 Blk D Dorseys Blue Springs Park Per Or 4148 Pgs 4543-4544 This action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Stuart Glenn, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1728 Salem Drive, Orlando, Florida 32807, within thirty days after the first publication of this notice, and to file the original with the Clerk of Court, either before service on the Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 12 day of December, 2023. LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton DEPUTY CLERK Stuart Glenn, Esquire attorney for Plaintiff 1728 Salem Drive Orlando, Florida 32807 Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 11, 18, 2024 23-00387I

ment, to wit: THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE N.W. 1/4, SECTION 22, TWP. 18 SOUTH, RANGE 30 EAST, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. PARCEL CONTAINING 2.5 ACRES MORE OR LESS, RESERVING AN EASEMENT OVER THE WEST 30 FEET & THE SOUTH 30 FEET FOR ROADWAY PURPOSE. Property Address: 418 SHADY LN, ORANGE CITY, FL 32763 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 22 day of December, 2023. By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 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 22-020801 - MiM 23-00394I Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDUICAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2023 32737 CICI LEANDRO PINILLO, Plaintiff, vs. ALDONA JOHNSON HARPER et al, and all parties claiming an interest, Defendant. TO: ALDONA JOHNSON HARPER and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against Defendant, ALDONA JOHNSON HARPER and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been commenced against you to quiet title on real property, lying and being and situated in Volusia County, Florida, which is more particularly described as follows: Legal Description: LOT 20 BLK D POWERS ALLOTMENT MB 6 PG 142 FITCH GRANT PER OR 8450 PG 4156 This action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Stuart Glenn, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1728 Salem Drive, Orlando, Florida 32807, within thirty days after the first publication of this notice, and to file the original with the Clerk of Court, either before service on the Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 12 day of December, 2023. LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton DEPUTY CLERK Stuart Glenn, Esquire attorney for Plaintiff 1728 Salem Drive Orlando, Florida 32807 Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 11, 18, 2024 23-00388I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 12636 CIDL U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIE C. HILL A/K/A WILLIE HILL, DECEASED, et. al. Defendant(s), TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIE C. HILL A/K/A WILLIE HILL, DECEASED, whose residence is unknown if he/she/they be living; and if he/she/they be dead, the unknown defendants who may be spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, and all parties claiming an interest by, through, under or against the Defendants, who are not known to be dead or alive, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the mortgage being foreclosed herein. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: THE EAST 164.87 FT. OF THE NORTH

166.29 FT. OF N ½ OF SE ¼ OF SE ¼ OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 17 SOUTH, RANGE 30 EAST, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. SUBJECT TO A 25 FOOT EASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE FOR ROAD PURPOSES AND ALSO SUBJECT TO A 30 FOOT EASEMENT ALONG THE EAST SIDE FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY OF S. CLARA AVENUE. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on counsel for Plaintiff, whose address is 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 on or before JAN 29 2024/(30 days from Date of First Publication of this Notice) and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition filed herein. THIS NOTICE SHALL BE PUBLISHED ONCE A WEEK FOR TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court at County, Florida, this 13 day of December, 2023 LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) BY: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton DEPUTY CLERK ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, AND SCHNEID, PL ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 PRIMARY EMAIL: flmail@raslg.com 23-116802 Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00389I

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SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12877 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN F. MCCALLUM, JR., aka JOHN FORD MCCALLUM, JR. Deceased. The administration of the estate of John F. McCallum, Jr., also known as John Ford McCallum, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was October 21, 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 28, 2023. Personal Representative: Kathrine M. Dunn 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 Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00391I

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12858 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY C. BLESS, aka MARY CATHERINE BLESS 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 Mary C. Bless, also known as Mary Catherine Bless, deceased, File Number 2023 12858 PRDL, by the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Of-

fice Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721; that the decedent’s date of death was September 16, 2023; that the total value of the estate is $16,000.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name, Address; Robert D. Bless, c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 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 December 28, 2023. Person Giving Notice: Robert D. Bless c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Person Giving Notice 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 Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00393I

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2023-38896-COCI PELICAN BAY VILLAS HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, Vs. PAMELA SUE NORTHCUTT Defendant. TO: PAMELA SUE NORTHCUTT 1706 BELVEDERE BLVD. SILVER SPRINGS, MD 20902 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a lien on the following property in Volusia County, Florida: Lot 38, Pelican Bay, Phase IV, Unit II, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 38, Pages 36-38, Public Records of Volusia County, Florida 289 Gull Drive South, Daytona Beach, FL 32119 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Pelican Bay Villas Homeowner’s Association, Inc., c/o Attorney Robert Robins, whose address is 1206 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 on or before FEB 02 2024, and file the original with the clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. 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. Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office. Dated: December 19, 2023. LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton Deputy Clerk Attorney Robert Robins 1206 S. Ridgewood Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00395I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUISA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12872 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF JOANNE K. MCCALLUM, aka JOANNE MCCALLUM 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 Joanne K. McCallum, also known as Joanne McCallum, deceased, File Number 2023 12872 PRDL, by the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721; that the decedent’s date of death was July 24, 2023; that the total value of the estate is $14,461.01 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name, Address; Kathrine M. Dunn, as trustee of the McCallum Family Trust dated April 12, 2010, c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32141 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE

NOTIFIED THAT: 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 December 28, 2023. Person Giving Notice: Kathrine M. Dunn c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Person Giving Notice 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 Dec. 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00392I

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