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VOLUME 13, NO. 17

THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2022

A Take Stock success story Mentor JoAnn Germano is proud to see graduate Ashley Brush on the cusp of reaching her dreams. PAGE 4A

Officers honored In memoriam: Volusia, Flagler honor fallen law enforcement officers

HANG 8, HANG 10 How was the water at the Hang 8 dog surfing competition? Ruff PAGE 2B

PAGE 3A INSIDE HOME VALUES

Palm Coast property values see biggest increase since 2006. Meanwhile, city budgets are strained.

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HELP WANTED

Not enough teachers: Early learning education industry in crisis, but grants are helping.

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$1.2 MILLION

Flagler County to buy two fire engines from reserve fund.

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MEMORIAL DAY

Flagler County hosts Memorial Day service featuring Vietnam War veteran Cecil Hengeveld.

Palm Coast event features Mayor David Alfin.

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Photo by Danny Broadhurst

Bryson Williams and surfing companion Roxy, winners of the Best Wave Award, second place in the Human/Dog Tandem category and honorable mention in the Costume Contest.

NEW EATS

Thai restaurant in Bunnell.

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BIZ BUZZ COSTCO COMING TO ONE DAYTONA Costco Wholesale will be the newest addition to One Daytona, with an projected opening of 2024. The membership warehouse, which will include a separate gas station, will occupy approximately 150,000 square feet of the northwest section of the property adjacent to the CMX Daytona Luxury Theatre.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Costco,” said Lesa France Kennedy, executive vice chairperson of NASCAR. “We are proud to be a part of the positive cultural and economic development for the Daytona Beach community.”

Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale employs more than 292,000 people worldwide, including nearly 186,000 in the United States. When the One Daytona location opens, approximately 250 additional jobs will be created.

Splish, splash Field Day for first and second grades was held May 19-21 at Old Kings Elementary.

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Spring session Summer conditioning next up for high school football teams

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INDEX

Business..................... PAGE 8B Calendar..................... PAGE 5A Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 12A Public Notices.............PAGE 7C Real Estate................. PAGE 5C Veterans....................PAGE 12A

The driver’s seat Kids got a look at big vehicles from agencies around the city, county and state.

Abigail Smith.

Photos by Jake Montgomery

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BRIAN MCMILLAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Litter complaint Palm Coast was once the most beautiful city she’d ever seen, Cathy Heighter told the City Council on May 24, but 17 years later, “I’m beginning to to feel that we are letting our city down.” She said the city needs to address the “debris” that is left in front of people’s houses; she no longer feels comfortable calling code enforcement, since the state law now makes public the identities of those making complaints. Heighter, who is also a candidate for City Council, also said her sister is a senior citizen and is struggling to make ends meet, due to rising housing costs. “I feel there is a need for something to be done for senior citizens in our community,” Heighter said.

Email Brian McMillan at editor@palmcoastobserver. com.

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Home values: biggest jump since 2006 The city of Palm Coast’s taxable value is up 17% from last year, according to Property Appraiser Jay Gardner, the biggest annual increase in the city since 2006, when the increase was almost 40%. That means the city will need to decrease the tax rate in 2022 to reach the rollback rate and avoid a tax increase.

The total taxable value in the city last year was about $6.4 billion; Gardner estimated the value this year to be $7.5 billion. Most of the increase is attributable to increasing home values, but part is due to new construction: This year in the city, there is expected to be about $330 million in taxable value of new construction. That’s the most since 2007, when the new construction was $594 million.

In 2021, the city added just under 1,500 new buildings; by comparison, in 2005 almost 4,000 building were constructed in the city.

In other words, Mayor David Alfin said, when residents point out the quick pace of construction in the city, we can also look back at previous years’ data and realize, “We’ve been here before.”

Gardner pointed out that tax exemptions reduce the city’s total taxable revenue by 44%. Without any exemptions, the city’s taxable value would be $13.3 billion.

The homestead exemption alone reduces the city’s taxable value by 25%. More exemptions are being proposed at the state level, for first responders and school teachers.

“Of course I love all first responders, and teachers are saints for what they deal with, but every time we give somebody something, someone else pays for it,” Gardner said to the City Council. “If you guys lose money, you have to change your millage rate. If you raise your millage rate, [homesteaders] pay more.”

“Most people are scared to say anything out loud” against helping first responders and teachers, Gardner said, but if they are asked to pay less in property taxes, “it’s coming out of somebody’s wallet.

If you’re not a person who’s getting that exemption, you’re paying for it.

Period.”

Sesame paving Several road projects were planned for Sesame Boulevard, off Seminole Woods Boulevard.

Beginning on May 18, there were periodic lane closures planned at the intersection of Sesame Boulevard at the eastern Smith Trail, due to construction of a utility project. Lane closures were expected for one week.

Beginning on May 31, a portion of Sesame Boulevard near Sedgwick Trail will be closed as Stormwater Crews replace a pipe that has become faulty, causing unsafe traveling conditions and an emergency structural repair is needed on this portion of the roadway. This repair is expected to be completed within 2-4 weeks.

The location of the pipe repair is under the roadway of Sesame Boulevard that crosses over the Seven Oaks Channel.

Proper MOT will be set up, meaning barricades on the north and south side of the waterway will be placed so no vehicle traffic will be able to cross the compromised section of the road. Traffic will be directed to make a U-turn on Sesame Blvd. to get to the main road of Seminole Woods Blvd. Detour signs will be placed to assist traffic.

An additional repair project will take place north of the pipe replacement location where the asphalt has depressed around four gravity sewer manholes. Palm Coast Utility is in the process of scheduling this repair. Speed reduction signs are currently in place to caution drivers due to the dips in the road.

To check the progress of this project, visit the GIS Capital Projects Dashboard and scroll to the project you’d like information on.

There are details that show cost, timeline and other information.

The City Council is just now beginning its budget process, with presentations by the Public Works, Utility and Stormwater departments at the May 24 meeting.

COSTS INCREASE FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS

The Public Works Department is dealing with rising fuel costs and labor shortages, which could be a concern for the upcoming budget, Director Matt Mancill told the City Council on May 24.

Diesel fuel costs for the city have gone up 84% compared with last year, and unleaded fuel is up 32%, Mancill said. Filters have gone up 75% in price, and shortages also threaten to put trucks out of commission.

“The filter doesn’t sound too serious,” Mancill said. But if you don’t have one, “now you’ve got to take it down for two weeks because of an air filter. That’s very disruptive to operations.”

“So what we’ve experienced over the past year has been remarkable, to say the least,” Mancill said.

Similarly, the Utilities Department is paying 10% to 70% more for water treatment chemicals than it used to.

Wastewater pumping supplies are up 8% to 115%, depending on the part.

In addition to the supplies, the department is strained due to staffing shortages.

“Staff turnover at the entry and mid-field level and plant operator positions have become a serious problem for work production rates,” according to the presentation. There are several open positions in the department.

“Recruiting has become more and more challenging,” Pete Roussell, deputy utility director, said.

PEP tank installations for the city are projected to be 922 in 2022, up from 272 in 2018, due to increased home construction.

The city’s Stormwater and Engineering Department is struggling with increased costs as well. The Construction Cost Index is up 8.5%, and the Building Cost Index is up 15.3% compared to last year. The department is expected to issue

Photo by Brian McMillan

Jay Gardner has been the property appraiser for Flagler County since 2005.

14,515 permits this year, up from 5,328 in 2018, due to increased new homes, driveway replacements, and right of way matters.

The cost of concrete is up 17%; the cost of metal drainage pipes is up 122%; the cost 36-inch plastic drainage pipes is up 62%.

Meanwhile, stormwater staffing is experiencing high turnover, according to Director Carl Cote.

“The vast majority of our staff leaves on very good terms, but they have better opportunities somewhere else,” Don Schrager, stormwater operations manager, said.

TOP 5 TAXPAYERS IN PALM COAST IN 2021

Flagler County Tax Collector Suzanne Johnston explained, at the May 24 City Council workshop, how the tax collection process works for the city of Palm Coast. When she presented the following list of top tax payers in the city, Mayor David Alfin pointed out that many are developers or multifamily housing landowners.

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Volusia and Flagler honor fallen law enforcement officers SHERIFF STALY, FCSO ESCORT FAMILIES

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Ormond Beach Police Officer Ryan Smith salutes as fallen Ormond Beach Police Officer Robert F. Grim, Sr.’s name is called. Grim died in 2004.

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ince 1895, 37 law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty in Volusia and Flagler counties. Of those, four died last year.

“The sad reality of our world, the world in which we live, is that we lose officers in the line of duty,” said State Attorney R.J. Larizza. “We’ve lost them for years and we continue to lose them. It’s a grim reality that we face today and every day, all of us in the law enforcement community.”

Larizza was the guest speaker at the 2022 Volusia Flagler Law Enforcement Memorial Service, held at Daytona Memorial park on Friday, May 20. The service, attended by hundreds of local law enforcement officers, is held during National Police Week. It was a somber affair, featuring a roll call of all the local officers that have lost their lives in the line duty, which included two K-9s.

In 2021, the community mourned the loss of Port Orange Police Sgt. Justin White, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Deputy First Class Paul Luciano, Bunnell Police Sgt. Dominic Eugene Guida and Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Robert Raynor.

White and Luciano died of COVID-19. Guida died of a heart attack during a training event, and Raynor was shot while on patrol. A fifth officer was also added to the local list of fallen heroes this year — FCSO Sgt. Franceso Luigi Celico, who died in 2011 after a heart attack following his response to a call, and whose name was added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., on March 27.

“As we come together, think about what it takes to get up every morning, to get out of bed, to put on that uniform, to strap on that gun, to protect and serve the folks of our community, knowing that day could be your last,” Larizza said.

He expressed his sympathies to the families who have lost loved ones.

“I’ve met with families who have lost officers, and I can feel their pain and I can feel their grief, but I can’t feel it like they do,” Larizza said. “None of us can. But today, when we come together asa group and remember and honor those that have died in the line of duty, those who have died to protect us, we can share that burden with the families.”

Volusia Sheriff’s Office Deputy Paul Passerrello

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, Motors Unit and dedicated family escorts recently accompanied the families of two of FCSO’s fallen heroes during National Police Week ceremonies in Washington, D.C. The wife and daughter of Detention Deputy First Class Paul Luciano and the parents of Sgt. Francisco “Frankie” Celico were recognized for the ultimate sacrifice paid by their loved ones in service to the Flagler County community last week. These fallen heroes were honored as their names were added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Wall in our nation’s capital.

On May 15, the FCSO and the families of Celico and Luciano took part in the National Peace Officers Memorial held at noon on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol. Among Sunday’s events included an address from President Joe Biden, the Annual Wreath Laying ceremony and the Stand Watch for the Fallen ceremony on the grounds of the Capitol Building and the Law Enforcement Memorial Wall.

The FCSO Honor Guard, as well as Honor Guards from across the nation, stood guard for 10-minute intervals in remembrance of all 619 U.S. law enforcement officers being recognized in 2022 for their service and the price they paid.

Over 6,000 survivors of fallen officers attended along with thousands of law enforcement officers

attended from across the country and as far away as England.

“We are humbled at the privilege of escorting the families of these heroes to our nation’s capital,” Staly said. “DFC Luciano and Sergeant Celico served the citizens of Flagler County proudly and without hesitation, answering the call of duty every time it rang.

On behalf of the entire FCSO, we salute their memories and the families they left behind far too soon. Yes, this is a time of mourning. But, it is also a time for true American heroes. And now, every person who visits this wall will get to see the additional names of two very special ones from Flagler County, Florida.”

With the names of 619 officers added to the Memorial Wall this year, a total of 23,229 names are now engraved in the memorial.

A Police Unity Tour Ride-In and Ceremony, Candelight Vigil and the 28th-annual Memorial March and Service were held on May 12, 13 and 14, respectively. Ormond Beach Police Chief Jesse Godfrey participated in this year’s Police Unity Tour, riding about 300 miles in memory of Officer Robert F. Grim. Ormond Beach City Commissioners traveled to D.C. to support the chief.

“The chief said it was some of the most difficult headwinds he’s ever experienced in this ride,” Commissioner Troy Kent said. “It was not an easy task and I appreciate you doing something that’s not easy.”

A plane flies over Daytona Memorial Park during the annual Volusia Flagler Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Friday, May 20.

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Carlo and Finita Celico, Sheriff Staly, Carrie and Tina Luciano.

A deputy with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office plays taps.

FCSO Cmdr. Glenn Davis, Cmdr. Jonathan Dopp, Cmdr. Frederick Gimbel and Cmdr.

Scott Vedder.

Ormond Beach Police Officer Danielle Henderson, Officer Jessica Fowler and Sgt. Jim Voegtle.

FCSO Chief of Organizational Services Division David Williams.

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Unbreakable bond

“I remember one time we were driving in the car, picking up my brother from school, and a firetruck rode by,” Brush said. “And I said, ‘Mom, what do you think about me being a firefighter?’ And she said, ‘Oh, you don’t want to do that. That’s a man’s job.’ And now, I’m working with the Palm Coast Fire Department all the time. It’s very good.”

JoAnn Germano is proud to see Take Stock in Children graduate Ashley Brush on the cusp of reaching her dreams.

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JoAnn Germano and Flagler Palm Coast senior Ashley Brush sat together, holding hands at a conference table in the office of the Flagler County Education Foundation.

Germano has been Brush’s mentor for the past four years in the Take Stock in Children program. Their bond has grown stronger than that of a typical mentor-mentee relation-

ship. Germano has been like a mom to Brush.

With Brush, 18, graduating, Germano fought back her emotions as she talked about their relationship.

“I’m gonna miss her,” Germano said. “Big-time miss her. But we’ll keep in touch. I have to say this without crying. Ashley has grown into a beautiful, loving individual. So intelligent.”

Brush is on her way to becoming a certified EMT and firefighter. And

JoAnn Germano and Ashley Brush in 2019.

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To find out how to become a mentor in the Take Stock in Children program in Flagler County, call the Flagler County Education Foundation at 386-437-7526, ext.

1017, or email Christy Butler at butlerc@flaglerschools. com For information on becoming a mentor in the Take Stock program in Volusia County, call Shimene Shepard at the Futures Foundation for Volousia County Schools at 386-255-6475, ext. 50724 or email sashepa1@volusia. k12.fl.us

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she is headed to college to study radiology technology.

“Having mentored Ashley has been not only a godsend but an experience because of all of the trials and tribulations she has gone through,” Germano said. “It’s amazing that you can watch these young kids grow, and I’ve watched her grow from a little kid in middle school to this butterfly.”

Brush is one of 19 FPC and Matanzas Take Stock in Children students who will receive their high school diplomas on May 28.

Take Stock in Children is a statewide nonprofit that provides full college tuition for low-income students who are accepted and make it through the four-year program. The Ed Foundation facilitates the Take Stock in Flagler County. (See the box on the top right of this page for Volusia details, as well.)

Brush has been in FPC’s fire leadership program since she was a freshman. She is scheduled to take her EMT national registry on May 26 and her firefighter certification test at the end of next month. In the fall, she’ll enter Daytona State College’s radiography program.

Because firefighters work 24-hour shifts followed by 48 hours off, Brush will be able to pursue both careers.

“I’ll work for the Palm Coast Fire Department, and I’ll do radiology part-time, because I want those jobs,” she said. “I’m very determined to get those jobs.”

“She knows where she’s going and what she’s doing,” said a proud Germano. “And nobody is going to stop her.”

Brush has dreamed of being a firefighter since she was a young girl.

Students apply for entry into the Take Stock in Children when they are in eighth grade. Every student in the program has a financial need.

Most have other risk factors, said Christy Butler, the Ed Foundation’s student services coordinator. Those can range from having a single parent to DCF involvement, she said.

Type one applicants have the fewest risk factors. Type three have the most.

“They’re barely hanging on,” Butler said of students with the most risk factors. “Their (GPA is) just 2.0.

They’ve been in a little bit of trouble. They’re late to some classes, but they definitely could do better with a mentor and some of the extra layers that Take Stock provides.”

Type two students have some risk factors. Butler said about 80% of the participants can come from the type two category with 20% coming from the lower and higher risk categories.

Brush was in the type two category when she was accepted into the program.

“I grew up in a high poverty area on the west side of Jacksonville,” she said. “We didn’t have much. We grew up on food stamps. I grew up around gun violence and drug use and anything you can possibly think of, and so a lot of my family didn’t go to college. My mom, she didn’t finish high school. She dropped out because she got pregnant. So, just to have this opportunity is amazing.”

Brush lives with her father, who is on disability. Always a good student, she is graduating with a 3.625 unweighted GPA (4.125 weighted). “(Take Stock) is so involved with their students, from college tours to workshops to showing you how to fill out FAFSA,” Brush said. “And they provide you a mentor, so that you stay on track. My mom’s not really in the picture, and it’s definitely hard growing up, especially a girl that’s in

her prime teenage years when you need your mother by your side. And so that’s why I give so much credit to JoAnn. She’s always given me advice, to never let anybody overstep you, to always be yourself, because that’s what’s going to make you happy at the end of the day.”

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Germano, an accountant with the school district, is on Flagler County’s Take Stock in Children’s leadership committee. Brush is the fifth student she has mentored in the program. Of her first four, two graduated and two dropped out of the program.

“I can go to her about anything, whether it be academics or actual reallife stuff. And she’s just always been by my side through everything. She’s always pushing me to be the better me.”

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Take Stock in Children mentor JoAnn Germano and student Ashley Brush have formed an unbreakable bond.

you can’t write their path. They have to write their own path.”

Germano stays in touch with her two students who graduated from Take Stock. One is a special education teacher who lives in Ocala.

Germano said she was not matched with Brush; she selected Brush. Their

stories seemed to match up well, and Germano thought they could help each other.

“When she interviewed, and reading her bio, I just felt that I would be a good influence on her. I’m a very strong individual. I raised three boys,” Germano said. “My firstborn

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And she didn’t. She was on the right track from day one.”

When Germano had lunch with Brush at school, she would look at Brush’s grades on her laptop and see mostly A’s and say, “What do you need me for?” But perhaps a few days later, Germano would receive a text from Brush, saying, “I need to talk to you right now.”

“You’re a sounding board,” Germano said. “You try to give them the advice that maybe your mom would have given you.”

Brush said Germano has filled a hole in her life, becoming a mother figure she can talk to about school and friends and relationships.

“I can go to her about anything, whether it be academics or actual real-life stuff. And she’s just always been by my side through everything,” Brush said. “She’s never looked at me differently. She’s always pushing me to be the better me.”

Butler said she recently received an email from a mentor who thanked her for the opportunity to watch the student grow into an “impressive young person.”

“But I think back to when this student was matched with this mentor and they said this student is so advanced, they have all their ducks in a row, they don’t need a mentor,” Butler said. “And I remember talking to this person and saying, ‘Those are the ones who need a mentor, but they don’t know it yet.’”

Germano’s bond with Brush has been special, but every experience she’s had as a mentor has been fulfilling, she said.

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The trooper asked the man how much he’d had to drink, and the man said a couple of beers.

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The business owner suspected a disgruntled employee had been the culprit.

The damage was estimated at $5,500. The business owner wished to press charges.

GETTING RID OF EVIDENCE 1:54 a.m. — Intersection of Water Oak Road and Mahogany Boulevard, Bunnell Possession of cocaine. A 54-year-old Oak Hill woman was stopped by a deputy for driving 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. The woman was already on probation, and was arrested as she had no permission to leave Volusia and be in Flagler County.

While sat in the rear of the deputy’s patrol vehicle, security footage caught her removing a plastic bag from her person and trying to ingest its substance. She was unsuccessful, according to her arrest report, and she dropped the bag between the seat and door of the passenger compartment. She told police she had hidden the bag, which contained cocaine, in her jeans and had forgotten she had it.

Text message revealed she was intending to sell the drugs.

MONEY MATTER 12:39 p.m. — 500 block of South Ridgewood Avenue, Ormond Beach Suspicious incident. Police were dispatched to a residence after a 61-year Ormond Beach woman reported that a man had entered her backyard and approached her regarding $200 she allegedly owed him. The woman didn’t know the man, and called police.

She told officers that he appeared to be under the influence “of something,” or was mentally ill. He walked up to her front porch and tried to open her storm door, at which point she told him she was going to call the police.

He left.

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BREAKING AND NOT ENTERING 2:28 a.m. — 200 block of East Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach Vandalism. A passerby walked by a local sandwich shop when he noticed one of the front windows had been busted open. He didn’t see any suspects but called police to report it.

When police arrived, they observed the broken window as well as a broken neon sign. The reporting officer didn’t see any items that appeared out of place, nor any that could have been used to break the window. There were no other signs of forced entry, and all the doors were

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REVEALING EVIDENCE 3:17 a.m. — 100 block of Green Forest Drive, Ormond Beach Possession of fentanyl. Officers responded to an Ormond Beach home in reference to a trespasser. Police spoke with him, and the trespasser, a 46-year-old Ormond Beach man, was escorted to the front of the property where he retrieved his personal bag from the homeowner.

As he searched for his wallet in his bag, a capped syringe nearly fell out, and the man quickly shut the bag and tried to turn away from police. He was then placed in handcuffs.

Officers asked him about the syringe, and the man said that it wasn’t his, and that it must’ve been “planted” in his bag, in which police later found fentanyl.

He was taken to jail.

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Deltona man, 67, accidentally drowns in pool at home A 67-year-old Deltona man using a motorized wheelchair accidentally fell into the pool at his home and apparently drowned Sunday afternoon, May 15.

Deputies and detectives were called to the scene Sunday just after 5:30 p.m. when the man’s wife returned home from work and found her husband fully clothed, floating face down in the pool at their home in the 3000 block of Lori Court.

The man had limited mobility on his right side, due to having suffered recent strokes.

His wife jumped into the pool and pulled her husband to the pool’s entry, then exited the pool and called law enforcement. The wife told detectives she noticed the wheelchair was leaning over the edge of the pool with its right-side tires hanging over, indicating that the victim fell out of his chair and into the pool.

The wheelchair appeared to be stuck, and indications are that the victim was trying to navigate around a hose on the deck when his wheelchair got stuck.

The Medical Examiner’s Office took custody of the victim.

A Volusia Sheriff’s Office chaplain also responded to the scene.

Fatal crash at golf course in Bunnell On Saturday night, May 21, at 10:01 p.m., amid several severe thunderstorms, Flagler County Sheriff Office dispatch received a call about a reckless vehicle driving on the golf course in the Grand Reserve subdivision. A Bunnell police officer responded. About 10 minutes later, the officer reported finding a vehicle submerged in a pond near the 400 block of Grand Reserve Drive. Its tail lights were visible near the surface.

The officer quickly stripped off his gun belt and entered the water alone in an effort to affect a rescue.

Underwater, the officer broke a rear window using a punch device.

After clearing away the glass with his bare hands, the officer unfortunately was not able to reach the occupant. Responding deputies from Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and firefighters from Flagler County Fire Rescue entered the water and removed the occupant, who was transported to AdventHealth Palm Coast in full code.

The occupant of the vehicle was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. The vehicle occupant’s name is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.

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Road rage incident elicits six 911 calls, driver goes to jail A Palm Coast man is behind bars after a road rage attack Tuesday afternoon, May 17. Rafael Vincent Rivera, 50, is being held on no bond and facing a charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon without Intent to Kill.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received six 9-1-1 calls notifying deputies of the armed confrontation occurring at the intersection of Pine Lakes Parkway and Whirlaway Drive just after 1 p.m.

Rivera was driving a Silver Toyota Tacoma when the victim says he cut in front of him while he was operating his motorcycle. When the vehicles came to a stop, Rivera exited his vehicle with a knife in his hand.

Concerned there was about to be a physical altercation, the victim grabbed his metallic knuckles. After exchanging words, Rivera stepped aggressively toward the victim and began slashing his knife at him.

In fear for his life, the victim, who has a permit to carry a concealed weapon, pulled out his firearm. The victim then told Rivera to back away, which he did. The confrontation was recorded by the victim’s passenger.

FCSO deputies arrived moments later and detained both men while they investigated the incident. After viewing the video, interviewing witnesses and both parties involved, deputies arrested Rivera and transported him to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility.

“Traffic disagreements should never result in violence in our streets. In this particular incident, the video captured by the victim’s wife clearly shows that her husband’s life was threatened. I applaud the way the motorcyclist handled this situation,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. “After his life was clearly threatened, he lawfully defended himself and then de-escalated the situation. The offender is lucky he was not shot. I also remind the community to not take traffic enforcement in your own hands and control your anger. Call the Sheriff’s Office instead.”

Rivera has been jailed four different times since 2015 on three felony and four misdemeanor charges involving theft and trespassing.

State Road 100 to be repaved; meeting scheduled for June 16 The Florida Department of Transportation is proposing improvements on State Road 100 (E. Moody Boulevard) from North Palmetto Street to

Old Kings Road South in the cities of Bunnell and Palm Coast. The project will repave the S.R. 100 corridor to extend the life of the roadway.

Pedestrian improvements are also being proposed, which include the construction of a 6-foot-wide sidewalk to create connectivity by closing sidewalk gaps where existing Right of Way allows. Crosswalks will also be added on S.R. 100 at the intersections of Landing Boulevard, Bulldog Drive, Town Center Boulevard, Memorial Medical Parkway, and Old Kings Road South.

Other improvements include installing mast arm traffic signals at Belle Terre Parkway and Memorial Medical Parkway, installing Wrong Way Driving Detection devices at the I-95 interchange off-ramps, and upgrading curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

The Florida Department of Transportation invites residents to a public meeting regarding project plans on State Road 100 (East Moody Boulevard) from North Palmetto Street to Old Kings Road South in the cities of Bunnell and Palm Coast on Thursday, June 16, at 5:30 p.m.

The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the meeting. All participants, regardless of which platform they choose, will participate in the same live meeting. Register at https://bit.ly/3s4Zy7s (the weblink is case sensitive). Please note, Internet Explorer cannot be used to register or attend this webinar. You can also listen by phone at 1-877309-2071; enter the passcode 550696-664 when prompted.

In person, participants may attend in person by going to the Flagler County Board Commission Meeting Room, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 2, Bunnell, FL 32110 anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to view a looping presentation and project displays, speak with project team members, and submit comments or questions.

All meeting materials, including the presentation, will be available on the project website at www.CFLroads.com/project/445219-1 prior to the meeting.

If you have any questions or comments about the project, call 386-943-5439 or email Shelley.

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Flagler County unemployment rate declines to 2.6% Flagler County’s unemployment rate continued its rapid decent, declining to 2.6% in April 2022, down from 3.0% the previous month.

“Despite increasing gas prices, growing inflation, higher interest rates, workforce and supply chain issues, Flagler’s economy continues to create jobs,” said Greg Blosé, President & CEO of the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber

of Commerce. “Nationally, many economists expect a recession in the coming months, but the impacts of a recession on job creation remain to be seen in Florida, as we set our sights on what is expected to be a busy summer travel season.”

The number of Flagler County residents that are employed (either working in this county or another county) increased from 47,625 workers in March 2022 to 47,921 workers in April 2022, an increase of 296.

The number of unemployed jobseeking residents in Flagler County decreased from 1,448 in March 2022 to 1,278 in April 2022, a decline of 170 residents.

The Flagler County labor force continues to grow steadily, remaining above 49,000 residents to 49,199 in April 2022.

For more information, contact Greg Blosé, president and CEO of the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber, at 386-846-1864 or via email at Greg@PalmCoastFlaglerRegionalChamber.com. Learn more about the Chamber by visiting our website, www.PCFChamber.com

Volusia County wins national award for Amendment 10 implementation The National Association of Counties has given an achievement award to Volusia County Government for its rapid and comprehensive implementation of changes required by the passage of Amendment 10 in 2018.

The voter-approved ballot measure created constitutional elected offices for the sheriff, tax collector, supervisor of elections and property appraiser.

As soon as the amendment was approved, County Manager George Recktenwald appointed Business Services Director Jeaniene Jennings to head a team of department directors tasked with conducting in-depth research.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, they worked diligently for two years to ensure that the transition was seamless for residents, Recktenwald noted.

When the amendment took effect on Jan. 5, 2021, Volusia County was the first county out of the starting gate. Since then, the team has shared its documents and process with other counties.

New DeLand courtroom next year The Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand will have a new courtroom about this time next year.

Jacksonville-based Ajax Building Co. will provide construction management and general contracting services under a contract unanimously approved Tuesday, May 17, by the Volusia County Council. The project will include construction of

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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Real Time Crime Center helped catch two people stealing Apple Watches from a Palm Coast T-Mobile store. John Harkless, 33, and Tavaris Kelly, 37, are currently behind bars at the Volusia County jail. The two Jacksonville residents stole four Apple Watches valued at nearly $2,000 from the T-Mobile store on Palm Coast Parkway.

FCSO Deputies responded to the store Friday night. An employee told deputies she watched the two, wearing construction uniforms, steal the watches then drive off in a U-Haul van. While at the T-Mobile store, deputies were made aware that a similar incident had just happened in Jacksonville at another T-Mobile store around the same time the night before.

Deputies utilized RTCC technology and were able to track the van traveling south on I-95 toward Volusia County and attempted to stop the vehicle, which fled south in to Volusia County. Daytona Beach Police later located the U-Haul van abandoned at an apartment complex.

FCSO deputies were notified later that night that Harkless and Kelly had been arrested by Daytona Beach Police for a separate shoplifting incident at a Daytona Beach Walmart. The two were attempting to return the four stolen Apple Watches. Deputies then went to Daytona Beach to continue the investigation, and both were arrested.

Harkless has two active warrants from Duval County for Armed Robbery with a Firearm or Deadly Weapon and Robbery with a total $1 million bond. Kelly’s arrest history in Jacksonville is many pages long, with 23 felony arrests.

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The work could begin as early as this August and is expected to take about nine months to complete.

Normal court activity won’t be disrupted during construction.

“We’re also doing all work after court hours to not disturb ongoing proceedings,” said Facilities Management Director Jim Corbett to the council.

The contract approved Tuesday established a guaranteed maximum price of $2,483,012 for the project.

The courtroom work will include features such as security upgrades, fire protection improvements, audiovisual technology, a holding cell and lay-out to ensure the separation of defendants, judges and juries.

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Not enough teachers: Early learning education industry in crisis Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia is helping to recruit teachers; a grant provides incentives.

that voluntary pre-kindergarten enrollment is down in Volusia County, and students aren’t prepared with the skills they need to succeed in kindergarten. VPK enrollment is down 8.1% in Volusia County, while in this current school year, 46% of five-year-olds didn’t meet school readiness criteria for kindergarten.

Similar ratios are also occurring in Flagler County, with VPK enrollment down 5.8% and 55% of five-

year-olds don’t have the skills they need for kindergarten.

“These gaps are significant for our community,” explains D.J. Lebo, CEO of the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties.

“The reality is we are talking about a significant dip in our children’s readiness to enter kindergarten. We must take action to get preschool teachers in classrooms, and that is exactly what we are working to do.”

The Early Learning Coalition was awarded an $895,370 grant from the state – one of the largest in recent memory to directly address the need for preschool educators in the community. The Early Learning Coalition will work to recruit, retain, and upskill to strengthen the early education workforce.

The grant will provide incentives, and financial assistance to new teachers and childcare center owners contracted with the coalition.

The incentives for new teachers hired into the field include: $500 cash bonus $1,200 to spend on classroom supplies Free early learning education Free support Child care center incentives include: Reimbursement for all DCF training and background check expenses for new teachers Reimbursement of the first four weeks of a new teacher’s salary Free CPR and first aid training for new teachers Personalized support for new teachers from the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties.

The grant incentives are provided through individual childcare providers participating in the program with the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties Inc. “The Early Learning Coalition is looking for the right people to

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Hometown delegates across Florida cities are selected based on academic and professional interests, community interest and involvement, and a passion for the pursuit of excellence.

Morland is a mental health advocate, social media manager, estheti-

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She was recently featured in the September 2021 issue of Ocean Drive Magazine as “Model Citizen” of the month.

Morland is a licensed esthetician full specialist and is planning to open a medical spa in the future. She graduated high school at age 16 and has vowed to use her mental health awareness platform to educate

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Annette Pelham Freeman is an early childhood education director at her Tender Loving Daycare in Holly Hill.

Each day she has an empty classroom — not from a lack of students but a teacher deficit.

“I’m looking to hire at least two to three teachers,” explains Pelham Freeman. “We have a waiting list of students whose parents want to enroll them. But we don’t have enough teachers to meet the appropriate ratios.”

Sandra Perez’s 4-year-old son stays at home with grandma instead of going to VPK. Perez hasn’t been able to find a program with room to take him.

“I’ve tried about 15 different schools in the area,” explains Perez.

“There are long waiting lists everywhere. I know he will not be ready for kindergarten in the fall. He has regressed with his speech and potty training for the time he has been out of school. I just don’t know what else to do for school for him while I am at work.”

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Those who want to be in a profession where they can really make a difference in the lives of children and our community are the right fit to be preschool teachers.”

“In the early learning field, there are many opportunities to grow a career,” Pelham Freeman said. “This grant funding will help us attract more people to the field, which is very important. But this industry is about more than just a paycheck. We make a difference in the lives of children, and at the end of each day, we get a bonus you don’t find in other fields — we get paid in hugs and love.”

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In addition to new teacher recruitment, the Early Learning Coalition is using grant funds to create a mentoring program called Director’s Academy for new childcare center directors. New directors are paired with experienced childcare director mentors. Both individuals will receive a $500 bonus for their participation in the six-month program. They each receive $1,000 to spend on classroom materials, online educational materials, and local support from the Early Learning Coalition.

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Students honored, including Kiwanis’ Joe Rizzo scholarship winners School Board spotlights 4-H public speaker winners; Matanzas hangs new Wall of Fame photos BRENT WORONOFF

Citizenship Award winner Tori Phillips, Principal’s Award winner Tare Winecoff, Pirate Award winner Alyssa Sa and Scholarship Award winner Karissa Jackson.

named the Ed Foundation’s executive director, replacing her husband, Joe, who died in March.

The Kiwanis also celebrated seniors of the month: Ethan Drost, Marisa Pereira and Andie Tice of Matanzas and Rayliana Giaccone, Kenneth Logan and Aaron Cope of FPC.

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The Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis presented two special FPC Key Club scholarships last month in the name of Joe Rizzo “for his tireless efforts on behalf of the Flagler County Education Foundation.”

FPC Key Club president Hailey Bovino and treasurer Amber Johnson were awarded the Joe Rizzo Scholarships, each in the amount of $500.

Vicky Eaton, the Key Club’s faculty advisor, received special recognition. Teresa Rizzo spoke at the presentation. Teresa Rizzo has been

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At its May 17 meeting, the School Board honored the winners of the Flagler County 4-H Public Speaking Competition. Competitors gave speeches before their peers at school and then before judges and spectators at the Flagler County Extension Auditorium.

Wesley Kannan of Wadsworth Elementray School won the fourth and fifth grade division. Bunnell Elementary School’s Brayden NortonHenry won the sixth grade division.

Other place winners included:

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Tyler Reiter of Bunnell Elementary (second) and Mackenzie MacDon-

ald of Rymfire Elementary (third) in the fourth-fifth grade division and Madelyn Hate (second) of Old Kings Elementary and Tahlia Miraballes (third) of Wadsworth Elementary in the sixth grade division.

Also, receiving spotlights at the May 17 School Board meeting were the winners of the Crime Stoppers student poster competition, and Flagler Schools Spelling Bee winner Spencer Edelstein of Buddy Taylor Middle School.

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Flagler Educational Support Professional Association president Bron Hudson presents Matanzas graduate Karissa Jackson with a yard sign honoring her as the recipient of the FESPA Becky Harper Scholarship.

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Flagler Educational Support Professional Association president Bron Hudson presented Matanzas graduate Karissa Jackson with a yard sign honoring her as the recipient of the FESPA Becky Harper Scholarship.

Jackson and FPC’s Kaylee Briggs attended their final meeting on May 17 as Student School Board Members. Superintendent Cathy Mittelstadt and School Board members honored Jackson and Briggs at the end of the meeting.

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close to her face every day, day after day). How much damage to the ears occurs is dependent on the frequency and loudness of the noise itself. In addition to damaging the tiny hair cells in the inner ear, it also damages the hearing nerve itself and causes changes to the part of the brain that processes sound. Noise-induced hearing loss typically develops within five to ten years of the initial exposure. Those changes that occur are linked to tinnitus, decreased sound tolerance, and understanding speech in background noise, even when there isn’t a diagnosed hearing loss.

Some people are more at risk than others, including infants and children, hearing-impaired individuals, tinnitus sufferers, and older adults. This population will have more difficulty understanding speech in ambient noise, develop hearing loss faster and at lower noise levels

than normal hearing individuals.

Since most people are unaware of the risk of NIHL, use of earplugs or muffs when in noisy environments or engaging in noisy activities is not the norm.

But not preventing noise induced hearing loss carry high educational, social, economic and

healthcare costs. Hearing loss ALONE costs the global economy $750 billion a year! Early hearing loss, even mild, is linked to learning problems, social isolation, and poor mental health.

People suffering with tinnitus and hyperacusis (sensitivity to loud sounds) are more likely to have anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Hearing loss and problems understanding speech in noise are linked to a higher risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s.

At Palm Coast Hearing Center, our mission is to not only provide the best quality hearing care possible, but also to educate the community and help all patients make informed decisions so they can get the care they need and deserve.

Want to learn more about hearing health? Visit our website at palmcoasthearingcenter.com and click the “About” button, then “Helpful Articles”. You can also schedule an appointment online. We also have a second location to serve you in Ormond Beach at www.ormondhearingcenter.com.

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In honor of the conclusion of Better Hearing and Speech Month, I’d like to take a moment to talk about prevention. Unfortunately most people have little to no awareness of the terrible damage that loud noise does to their ears.

Persons of all ages (including children) are being affected by the invisible crisis of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

Harmful noise is commonly thought to be obvious, like fire crackers or a gunshot; but it can present in lots of other innocuous ways- like from earphones like Airpods, home appliances, power tools, landscaping equipment, and even public address speakers in stores and airports.

I see patients in my clinic that are dentists, hairdressers, pilots, musicians, bar tenders, and engineers...all occupations that have some type of noise exposure throughout their career.

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Jack Petocz, the Flagler Palm Coast High School junior who organized the March 3 “Don’t Say Gay” walkouts protesting the Parental Rights in Education bill, said on Twitter that he has been prevented from running for senior class president.

In the tweet, Petocz said he was suspended for passing out pride flags at the walkout at FPC. He posted a letter with the tweet saying he was called into principal Greg Schwartz’s office after the rally and was escorted off campus.

“For four days, I was removed from my learning,” he wrote. “When I returned, the administration assured me that no further disciplinary action would be taken.

A month later, they broke this verbal agreement and placed a level 3 referral on my record. Now, due to this high level of discipline, I am being prevented from running for senior class president. I am continuing to be punished for standing up for my identity and against widespread hatred. I’ve emailed administration and the principal numerous times, they’re simply ignoring me.”

Schwartz did not immediately return a phone call from the Observer.

In a statement, the school

district said it cannot speak on a student’s disciplinary record.

“As for requirements set forth to run for office in an on-campus club or organization,” the statement continued, “those requirements are set forth by the school and/ or that club or organization.

The district has no say in setting those requirements or in how those requirements are enforced.”

In his letter, Petocz said he had purchased more than 300 pride flags to distribute at the pre-arranged walkout and was told by administrators the flags would not be allowed because they were a “political statement.”

He said he told students to keep their flags “and continue marching on bravely.”

Petocz asked for support, adding a link to a pre-written email addressed to Schwartz, Flagler Schools Superintendent Cathy Mittelstadt and FPC assistant principal David Bossardet, imploring the administrators “to remove this referral and allow Jack to run.”

Petocz received national attention for helping to organize the March 3 student walkouts around the state. He is a political strategy associate for Gen-Z for Change, which identifies itself as “a coalition of 500+ creators and activists leveraging the power of the internet to educate and mobilize our generation to create change.”

PEN America, a nonprofit that defends freedom of speech, is honoring Petocz with the PEN/Benenson Freedom of Expression Courage Award at a gala in New York on May 23.

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Flagler County Station 16 is on Old Dixie Highway, Ormond Beach.

County to buy two engines: $1.2 million The old engine to be replaced has the equivalent of 335,000 miles, according to Chief Michael Tucker.

MIA STRIEGEL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Flagler County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Fire Rescue Chief Michael Tucker’s request for a budget transfer of $1.24 million from the General Fund Reserves to purchase two new fire engines.

This reduces General Fund Reserves from $18.4 million to $17.1 million.

“I’m not thrilled with pulling six and a half percent of our reserves for a couple of fire trucks. I know it’s needed,” County Commissioner Andy Dance said.

Fire Rescue needs the new engines because of the high miles accumulated from responding to emergencies, Tucker said.

“One of the worst things on those large engines is to idle,” he said. “So, when those things sit on scenes for extended periods of time … there’s a lot of wear and tear on those motors and pumps.”

The fire engine at Station 71 in St. Johns Park has the highest mileage in the county.

There are 159,000 miles on it and 10,143 hours. Each hour an engine is in use puts an additional 35 miles worth of wear on an engine, compared to an average car driving at 35 mph, Tucker said. This makes the miles on this fire engine equivalent to 335,000 miles on an average car.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board will hold a public hearing as authorized by law at 6:00 P.M. on the 7th day of June 2022, in the First Floor Conference Room of the Government Services Building located at 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110.

ORDINANCE 2022-XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF BUNNELL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP IN THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATIVE TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING 5± ACRES, OWNED BY MARION KEITH MILNE JR, BEARING PARCEL ID: 21-13-31-0650000A0-0070 LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION FAVORETTA ROAD & EAST FAVORETTA ROAD WITHIN THE BUNNELL CITY LIMITS FROM “RURAL ESTATES” TO “AGRICULTURAL”; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT OF THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RATIFICATION OF PRIOR ACTS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND DIRECTIONS TO THE CODE CODIFIER AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE as may be legally permitted on the day of the meeting. Instructions on how to participate by electronic or other means if in person participation is not legally permitted can be found on the City of Bunnell’s website at www.bunnellcity.us by clicking on the banner on the City’s homepage. Questions regarding use of available technology to access the public hearing can be answered by calling (386) 437-7500. The public is advised to check the City’s website for up-to-date information on any changes to the manner in which the meeting will be held and the location. The failure of a person to appear during said hearing and comment on or object to the proposed Ordinance, either in person or in writing, might preclude the ability of such person to contest the Ordinance at a later date. A copy of all pertinent information this ordinance can be obtained at the office of the Bunnell Customer Service Office, 604 E. Moody Blvd. Unit 6, Bunnell, FL 32110. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to attend this proceeding should contact the Bunnell City Clerk at (386) 437-7500 x 5 at least 48-business hours prior to the meeting.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission on this matter a recording of the proceeding may be needed and for such purposes the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. (Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board will hold a public hearing as authorized by law at 6:00 P.M. on the 7th day of June 2022, in the County Commission Chambers of the Government Services Building located at 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL 32110.

ORDINANCE 2022-XX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF REAL PROPERTY TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 5± ACRES, OWNED BY MARION KEITH MILNE JR, BEARING PARCEL ID: 2113-31-0650-000A0-0070 LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION FAVORETTA ROAD & EAST FAVORETTA ROAD WITHIN THE BUNNELL CITY LIMITS FROM FLAGLER COUNTY, “MH-1, RURAL MOBILE HOME” TO CITY OF BUNNELL, “AG, AGRICULTURAL”; PROVIDING FOR THE TAKING OF IMPLEMENTING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF MAPS BY REFERENCE; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR NON-CODIFICATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE as may be legally permitted on the day of the meeting. Instructions on how to participate by electronic or other means if in person participation is not legally permitted can be found on the City of Bunnell’s website at www.bunnellcity.us by clicking on the banner on the City’s homepage. Questions regarding use of available technology to access the public hearing can be answered by calling (386) 437-7500. The public is advised to check the City’s website for up-to-date information on any changes to the manner in which the meeting will be held and the location. The failure of a person to appear during said hearing and comment on or object to the proposed Ordinance, either in person or in writing, might preclude the ability of such person to contest the Ordinance at a later date. A copy of all pertinent information this ordinance can be obtained at the office of the Bunnell Customer Service Office, 604 E. Moody Blvd. Unit 6, Bunnell, FL 32110. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to attend this proceeding should contact the Bunnell City Clerk at (386) 437-7500 x 5 at least 48-business hours prior to the meeting.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission on this matter a recording of the proceeding may be needed and for such purposes the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. (Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes)

the manufacturer Pierce.

The county has previously bought engines from Pierce’s Wisconsin location, but due to supply chain issues, the engines would take 22 months to arrive in Flagler. Tucker is proposing to purchase the engines from Pierce’s Florida location, in Bradenton, which would instead take 14 months.

County Commissioner David Sullivan asked whether it is necessary to send both a fire engine and an ambulance to a medical call, or if that is adding unnecessary miles.

“The rationale behind our truck … going in addition to the ambulance is which unit can get there actually first and faster,” Tucker said.

Fire Rescue is working to use technology to come up with a better way to respond, to cut down on the mileage on the fire engines.

Tucker was informed by Braun, the county’s ambulance manufacturer, that if Fire Rescue were to order another ambulance in the future, it would take 24 months for that delivery.

Another concern was brought up by a community member, who said he had observed two firefighters going into Publix while a third firefighter remained in the engine, idling in the parking lot.

“Why can’t firemen go to Publix in a smaller vehicle instead of a big fire truck?” the man asked.

“Unfortunately, the fire stations don’t have a staff vehicle assigned to them,” Flagler County Administrator Heidi Petito said. “Whether it’s on an engine or an ambulance, we don’t have extra personnel that you could essentially take that unit out of service [and let] one person … do the shopping.”

On Monday, May 30 the City of Palm Coast will host a Memorial Day Ceremony to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the U.S. Military. Ceremony begins at 8am at Heroes Memorial Park.

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Improve students’ access to mental health resources According to the National Institute for Mental Health, an estimated 49.5% of adolescents have a mental health disorder.

COURTNEY VANDEBUNTE GUEST WRITER

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and mental health concerns among adolescents are at an all-time high, exacerbated by social media, and the never-ending and concerning news headlines that contribute to our children’s growing anxiety.

LETTERS County should support cities’ efforts Dear Editor: Palm Coast has a housing shortage, and development is the response to that continual demand.

There were about 65,000 residents here when we moved here in 2004, and we are now well over 90,000 within city limits. I agree that infrastructure is always a concern, and the city has planned for that and is continuously working on upgrades and maintenance. Those projects take time, and they take money.

What I don’t agree with is solely looking to the city for solutions. We need to start demanding the county step up as well. Take a look at your property tax bill and you’ll see that only about 23% of your property taxes goes to the city, and it’s the city providing for all of the infrastructure and most of our services.

In comparison, the county takes almost double what we all give to the city. Our county tax dollars go toward constitutional officer salaries and those offices: the county commissioners, the Flagler County Supervisor of Elections, the Tax Collector, the Clerk of Courts, and the sheriff.

Isn’t it time the county start contributing to help pay for the growth, not only in Palm Coast but the other local municipalities as well?

Whether that be through “grants” to the municipalities or the county simply cutting the county millage rate, allowing the municipalities to raise theirs which would simply shift where our taxes go. In either scenario, it would not cause an increase to residents.

Isn’t it time the taxes we pay come back into our city, which is the one improving and maintaining our infrastructure and providing our services?

The city of Palm Coast is the good majority of the county and a huge contributor to county tax revenue.

According to the National Institute for Mental Health, an estimated 49.5% of adolescents have a mental health disorder, which could be anything from ADD to depression. Considering the rising connectedness between substance abuse and mental health diagnoses, it is dire that we shift our focus to addressing resource availability and accessibility within Flagler Schools to ensure that all students have equal access to what they need to be happy and successful. Too many lives are cut short by violence, substance abuse and suicide, making it imperative that we support the right programs that will foster the growth and connectedness of our families within Flagler Schools.

As most know, there is a direct correlation between family involvement and a student’s overall success. I fully support all parents and families in having a prominent role in supporting their children’s education within our schools, but we need to offer our families

more flexibility to meet all their diverse needs. For example, it can be challenging for single-family households to attend the countless but important meetings, conferences and ceremonies, and, as a School Board, we should be mindful and supportive of that. Our No. 1 priority must be the overall success and happiness of our children, and we cannot do that without staying focused and working closely with our families.

There’s a lot of noise in the media around education and what’s important. We, the community — including parents, children, teachers and staff — know the hardships our children are experiencing, day-to-day. This is what the School Board needs to focus on. Happy and healthy kids and happy and supportive families lead to happy and safe communities, which is what I strive for, not only for my own three children, but for every child here in Flagler County.

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It’s election time and time to press county commissioner candidates on how they plan to start supporting local municipalities, get our money back into our communities, and stop double-taxing where it’s taking place. No candidate for county commissioner in my time here has ever talked about how to better support local municipalities.

We need our tax dollars so local municipalities can have the resources they need to expand efforts and do more in a quicker time frame.

However, the glaring omission was any support of the arts. We have many, many talented artists and organizations in our Flagler/ Palm Coast community. All of these are very valuable to our communities, but they are all struggling.

Maybe a tip of the hat or a commitment of support would help the arts flourish — not struggle. Besides increasing the quality of life here, there are so many positive economic impacts the arts bring.

Second, I am so glad to see the repaving of Belle Terre. It was an embarrassment to our city. Now how about repaving East Hampton Boulevard? I live in Cypress Knoll, and East Hampton is our “Main Street.” Everyone who lives here has to travel it every day, and it is full of pothole repairs that are almost worse than the potholes!

I have always been proud of our city, but I think as far as Cypress Knoll goes, the city is not living up to its commitment regarding road maintenance.

BRAD M. WEST Palm Coast

Don’t allow Ryan’s Landing’s zoning change Dear Editor: As a resident of Lehigh Woods since 2011, I am concerned, not by the building of homes on existing lots, but by the flagrant disregard of current zoning of larger parcels by developers. Case in point is Ryan’s Landing, a 27.79-acre property owned by SeaGate since 2003.

SeaGate actually sued the City of Palm Coast in 2007 to rezone it from greenbelt/1 home per acre to a 64-home zoning plan. Now SeaGate wants a new rezoning to 95 homes with 50-feet-wide lots instead of the current 80 feet — a 49% reduction in lot size!

If you disagree, please contact me at 619-517-0338 to sign our petition requesting a denial of such new rezoning.

KIM OLSON Palm Coast

On supporting arts, on paving roads Dear Editor: I was glad to read the mayor’s State of the City address in a past edition. He presented a very positive view of the city and its future.

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Thanks for coverage of military programs and scholarships Dear Editor: As Lt. Col. Baskerville stated, it is indeed meaningful to honor these young men and women electing to serve our country. I commend these students, the instructors, their parents and the school for having these programs available. Special praise to the scholarship award winners, Ms. Romero and Mr. Buckles.

Keep up the good work. You will serve our country well. Thanks to Mr. Woronoff and the Palm Coast Observer for publishing the articles.

JIM MANGANO Palm Coast

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candidate for Flagler County School Board, District 2. To explain her background and reason for running, she wrote: “I grew up here in Flagler County, was educated within Flagler’s public schools, and taught for many years in some of those same schools as a highly effective educator. My children were also born here, which has allowed me the opportunity to step away to focus on being a mom while also providing educational consulting services for districts across the nation. My children are all school-aged now, so when making a decision on returning to work, I realized I could have a bigger impact on more families, children, teachers, and staff by running for School Board vs. returning to the classroom. As a previous educator and parent, I have firsthand experience and knowledge about the necessary priorities our community must focus on.”

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GARDEN CLUB AWARDS FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS The 2021-2022 Garden Club at Palm Coast Scholarship Committee awarded four $1,000 scholarships at the Senior Scholarship Night held on May 2 to the following seniors: Flagler Palm Coast students Olivia Denino and Gabriella Monroe; and Matanzas students Alyssa Sa and Victoria Wilcox. They all have career ambitions to become involved in environmental health sciences. The club was founded in 1975. Visit www. gardenclubatpalmcoast.org.

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Dettra moved to Tuscan Gardens of Palm Coast in March 2020 and brought with her the gift of hospitality. She serves as an ambassador, welcoming new residents and coleads the residents’ council, serving as an advocate for others in the community.

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Kelly Rosa and Jojo with FCSO Master Deputy Sherrif Carmine Celico.

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Visitors Jay and Maya.

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he city of Palm Coast’s second-annual Toucha-Truck event in Central Park, on May 21, featured more than 70 vehicles from multiple agencies, giving kids a chance to experience, first-hand, the rigs and equipment that make the community go.

Among the agencies represented were Palm Coast Public Works, Stormwater, Utility and Fire Departments; Flagler County Fire Rescue; Flagler County Sheriff’s Office; East Flagler Mosquito Control District; Florida Highway Patrol; Florida National Guard and NASCAR. –DANNY BROADHURST

Sheriff’s Deputy Beausoleil with K9 Axle and Dru, Everly, Lauren, Lucas and Britney.

Kaitlyn McGuiness and Maverick.

Chuck Durrance and Kadlee Rush, with Mackenzie Smith in the driver’s seat.

Tami, Jacob and Lillyann Reeves, and Sophia with Darina Markyunov of the city of Palm Coast Stormwater Department.

Aaron Harris with daughters Aveline and India.

Waste Pro crew Marcus Ealey, Donald Adkins and John Kippax.

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lagler Beach, on Saturday, May 21, hosted its inaugural dog surfing competition, Hang 8.

The event benefits the Flagler County Humane Society, Safe Pet Rescue and K9 for warriors. Aside from the surfing categories, events also included a dog costume contest, dog bone Easter egg hunt, pet adoptions and vendor booths.

Makaila hands out free dog treats from Dexter’s Dog Snacks.

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Eric Cooley (Flagler Beach city commissioner and event organizer) Flagler Beach Mayor Suzie Johnston Roxy in the impact zone.

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Derby returns at full throttle Pathways Elementary continues tradition

The Legacy team: Avonelle Thomas and Adeline Teate

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Above: Spongebob Sisters: Sloan Levoy and Baylee Brown.

Right: The Flower Power team — Seyahna Sampson and Bailey Sparkman — speed to the finish in the push race.

Below: Jovon Fitzgerald

The Pathways Derby came back at full speed on Thursday, May 19.

The event has been a tradition for 17 years running for Pathways Elementary, and, with 17 cars in play, this year’s derby was an exciting one. Not only was it the first derby since the pandemic that allowed all students and parents to watch (the event was canceled in 2020, and the 2021 race was only held for fifth grade students), but this was also the first year two cars experienced mechanical issues before School Crossing Guard Karen Williams could command the fifth-grade drivers to start their engines.

There were lost wheels. Cars veered off course and had to be righted. And some good stories behind it all.

For instance, the Dream Team, composed of Theodore Koulouris and twins Rigsby and Woodson Wile, was the first team in the derby’s history to have three drivers. All three boys have wanted to compete in the derby since they were in kindergarten, derby organizer and Pathways fifth grade teacher Matt Coleman said in a statement. But, Koulouris has a degenerative condition, and he worried that he wouldn’t be able to push the car around the course for the derby’s push race portion.

“I love all three and wanted them to participate, so I let them compete as a trio,” Coleman wrote.

Each of the boys got to go down the ramp for the drift race, and ran two push races in the hot and humid morning: one with just the Wile twins, and

The Dream Team: Rigsby and Woodson Wile, and Theodore Koulouris.

one with them pushing Koulouris. It was the best example of teamwork he could imagine, Coleman wrote.

As for the teams whose cars experienced mechanical issues prior to the start of the derby, there was a backup plan in place. Previous derby competitors have donated their cars to the school, and the students were able to grab one of them and keep participating.

“I was very proud of both teams for not getting upset or being angry because of their bad luck,” Coleman wrote. “They took it all in stride and had fun.”

In addition, the Pathways Demolition Team was driven by two of the school’s multi-ESE students: Jovon Fitzgerald and Lars Sweeny. The school’s janitor, John Berry, took one of the donated derby cars and spruced it up for this year’s derby by adding a rear wing, a new coat of paint and other racing features, “all so these two students could partake in the race and have fun too,” Coleman wrote. Media Specialist Kelly McCabe designed and made shirts for the team as well.

“Our new principal, Josh Jackson, had been hearing about the derby since the day he was hired and loved every minute of it,” Coleman wrote.

“He is already thinking of ways to make it bigger and better for next year.”

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EXPLORE VOLUSIA: HALIFAX RIVER PADDLE When: 9-11 a.m.

Where: Sanchez Park, 329 Sanchez Ave., Ormond Beach Details: View local wildlife and natural Florida during this free leisurely paddling trip, which is one of Volusia County’s Explore Volusia programs. Paddlers may encounter marine mammals. Bring a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard, along with a life preserver and whistle.

Registration required. Call 386-736-5927.

HEROES HONOR FESTIVAL When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 27; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 28 Where: Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach Details: The Heroes Honor Festival is taking over the Daytona International Speedway to honor Vietnam veteran heroes. The two-day festival will be headlined by country music stars Toby Keith, Justine Moore, Craig Morgan and will feature guests of honor including Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vietnam war helicopter pilot Major Gen. Patrick Brady, and Chris Noel, retired American actress and entertainer. Free admission to veterans and active military; general admission tickets cost $79. Visit heroeshonorfestival.com

SATURDAY, MAY 28

FLORIDA WOMEN JOURNALISTS AND POLITICS When: 9:30-11 a.m.

Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Hear Kimberly Voss, UCF professor and author,

share the stories of women’s page journalists who contributed to their Florida communities. This is part of the Ormond Beach Historical Society’s speaker series. Visit Ormondhistory.org 10TH-ANNUAL POOL SAFETY DAY 2022 When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: Central Park, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast Details: Teach your family how to be safe around the pool at this event presented by the city of Palm Coast, in partnership with AdventHealth. Lifeguards will lead fun activities such as pool games, mini swimming lessons, log rolling and more.

There will also be a live safety demonstration with the Palm Coast Fire Department. Costs $2 for adults; $1 for children 17 and under and $1 for seniors 65 and older.

SUNDAY, MAY 29

PATRIOTIC CONCERT When: 2 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach Details: See the Daytona Beach Concert Band perform a free patriotic concert.

The band is composed of 30 members, including band directors, retired and practicing musicians, and young musicians.

MONDAY, MAY 30

PALM COAST’S MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY When: 8-9:30 a.m.

Where: Heroes Memorial Park, 2860 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast Details: Attend this ceremony to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the U.S. military.

Free. Parking is available along Corporate Drive and at the Flagler County Library.

The Matanzas Army JROTC will perform the posting of colors, followed by remarks

by Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin.

Following the city’s ceremony, residents can also attend Flagler County’s ceremony at 10 a.m. in front of the Government Services Building, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., in Bunnell.

All city of Palm Coast offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, for the Memorial Day holiday. Recycling and garbage collection will proceed according to the regular schedule.

ORMOND BEACH’S MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE SERVICE When: 9 a.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Presented by the city’s Department of Leisure Services, American Legion Post 267 and American Legion Unit 267. CDC guidelines will be observed. Limited seating available. Call 6763241 or visit ormondbeach. org.

FLAGLER COUNTY’S MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY When: 10 a.m.

Where: Government Services Building, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell Details: Celebrate veterans during Flagler County’s Memorial Day Ceremony, featuring special guest speaker

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“It is an honor and a privilege to have an accomplished veteran like Cecil Hengeveld help us pay tribute to those who lost their lives in service to our country,” said Veterans Service Officer David Lydon.

Hengeveld, following his tour in Vietnam, served as a flight instructor and later joined the Pennsylvania Army National Guard receiving a direct commission from warrant officer to second lieutenant. He retired in 1998.

Hengeveld holds a Master Aviator rating with over 7,100 flight hours in rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. He was the commander of the 1028th Transportation Helicopter Company, Eastern ARNG Aviation Training Site simulator and instruments branch chief and operations and training officer. He served as an aviation staff officer in the State Area Command Headquarters of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Hengeveld has commanded Army Aviation Support Facilities in Washington, PA and the Fort Indiantown Gap.

Hengeveld was appointed Deputy Adjutant General for Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in 2001 and has since retired.

Local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will lead attendees in the pledge of allegiance. Earl Presley will sing the national anthem. Vince Cautero will once again lead the singing of “God Bless the USA.” “We will also recognize the loss of Master Sgt. Michael Heiser, a United States Air Force Communications System Operator, who was killed in the terrorist bombing of Khobar Towers, Saudi Arabia in 1996,” Lydon said. “He still has family here in Flagler County.”

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CFOB EVENT WITH LISA LEWIS When: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Citizens for Ormond Beach has invited Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis to speak on the upcoming 2022 election process and procedures. Join for an informative session and get your questions answered. For more information, contact Bill Denny at 770883-1653 or billdenny105@ gmail.com.

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LEARN HOW TO RAISE BACKYARD CHICKENS When: 6 p.m.

Where: Virtual Details: Learn how to keep chickens and start producing your own eggs during an online Backyard Urban Chicken Class. Kalan Taylor, director of the University fo Florida/Volusia County Extension, will discuss chicken breeds, proper housing, general health care, nutrition, manure management and food safety. She will also explain how to find out if your property is approved for raising backyard poultry.

Registration costs $10 per household. Visit https:// volusiabackyardchickenclass. eventbrite.com AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRAILBLAZERS When: 6 p.m.

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CMT was started as a platform for school-aged children to learn how to sing, dance and act. It is still a family-run business with Artistic Director Cynthia Simmons at the helm, who is also one of the founders.

It has been 10 years since CMT last produced “Seussical Jr.” Recent college graduate and CMT alumni Caleb Roberts played JoJo in the second “Seus-

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“All the alumni come back,” longtime volunteer Beth Oatway said. “My son is here helping too.

They come back asking, ‘Please, please can we help?’”

The theatre company is currently gearing up for summer camps. In June, CMT offers a pirate camp, the Pastel Pop Stars and Rainbow Rockers camp, and Encanto. July will be the summer music theatre camp, which ends with the campers performing in “Matilda Jr.,” the musical.

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Oh my! Thai restaurant now in Bunnell Thai and I Authentic Thai Cuisine opened on May 1.

Seng Lodbansa’s popular dishes include drunken noodle, which is a wide rice noodle with vegetables, Thai chili and basil sauce, egg and choice of meat. Entrees are $12.95 to $17.95, with the exception of Isan steak (ribeye) at $28.95.

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Two years ago, Seng Lodbansa and her husband bought a house in Palm Coast.

“It was for our golden years,” she said. “We were supposed to retire here.”

But while her husband is still working in Massachusetts, Seng opened a Thai restaurant — Thai and I Authentic Thai Cuisine — in Bunnell on May 1.

“My brother, Leng, said Thai restaurants are doing really well down here, so I told him to find a small takeout place with five or six tables.

When I got down here, I found out it was 3,400 square feet. My husband drove me down on April 1, and we said, ‘This is a small place?’”

The yellow building at 603 N. State St., used to be a Mexican restaurant and before that, it was a diner.

Lodbansa is leasing the building but said she might eventually buy it outright.

Lodbansa moved to the United States from Thailand in 1981, “when Ronald Reagan was my president,” she said.

She has been married for 33 years.

She and her husband have grown children who also remained in Massachusetts. Lodbansa was a superviser at a thermal film supply house for 20 years. She has also managed a Japanese restaurant, and cooked at a Thai restaurant.

“We love cooking. We learned from our mom growing up,” she said.

“We’ll use any excuse to cook.”

BIZ BUZZ VOLUSIA BUSINESS RESOURCES UNVEILS NEW LOGO DESIGN Volusia Business Resources, a countywide public-private partnership that encompasses government economic development agencies, local cities, chambers of commerce, universities and colleges and business organizations, has a new logo.

VBR invited local designers to submit designs, and the winning entry is the creative work of Ormond Beach freelance graphic design talent James Lodise, who does business as Wildfire Creative Studio. Lodise’s winning submission earned him a $500 cash prize and a dedicated feature busi-

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and dinner. On Mondays, they pick up Thai basil and other herbs and produce at Sanwa Market in Sanford and other food and supplies at the Restaurant Depot in Daytona Beach.

She also buys fresh kaffir lime leaves locally. That’s the main ingredient in almost every Thai dish, she says.

And she goes to East Coast Market in Palm Coast daily.

“We buy everything fresh. Some people might use frozen, but you can taste the difference,” she said. “One customer told me, ‘This is amazing, you use fresh Thai basil.’ (Sanwa) won’t deliver to us, but if driving there every week is what it takes to get the best food for our customers, that’s what we’ll do.”

Lodbansa puts a whole bunch of Thai basil in the tom yum soup, not just a few sprigs.

“I tell my brother, ‘The people know what they’re eating. We can’t scrimp,’” she said.

FPL PLANS ENERGY GRID UPDATES IN ORMOND BEACH

Florida Power and Light Co. plans to upgrade the energy grid in Ormond Beach in 2022 to enhance day-to-day reliability for customers and improve resiliency in the face of severe weather.

Strengthening power poles, maintaining trees and vegetation near power lines, installing smart grid technology, regularly inspecting equipment and undergrounding neighborhood power lines in targeted areas have helped improve service reliability by 45% for FPL customers over the past decade.

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Her brother does most of the cooking at Thai and I, while Lodbansa is the owner and CEO. She has eight employees.

They renovated and opened the restaurant in one month.

“We’re Buddhists, so we had a ceremony with monks, who prayed and chanted. The monk said May 1 was a good day to open.”

Lodbansa is living in Palm Coast, but she is anything but retired. Thai and I is open six days a week for lunch

ness profile in an upcoming issue of the Volusia County Economic Development Quarterly.

UNITED WAY GRANT: $3,000 FOR AAEA The United Way of Volusia-Flagler County has named the African American Entrepreneurs Association the recipient of its second grant distributed under United Way’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiative. The funds will support AAEA’s Access to Capital Workshop Series.

The award recognizes the need for this education within the minority community and the need to teach

community members the various elements of successful money usage and assorted venues for minority business owners to access much needed capital to grow and expand their businesses.

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JAM Mainland hosted the Spring Jamboree and walked away with wins against Bayside and West Orange high schools on May 19.

E’Zaiah Shine gets great protection from his offensive lineman during the game against Bayside.

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Corey Hill runs the ball through traffic against Bayside High School.

The Mainland Buccaneers came out swinging at the Spring Jamboree, Thursday, May 19, walking off their home field with a 7-0 win against Bayside High School of Palm Bay and a 14-0 win against West Orange High School of Winter Garden.

The Jamboree follows the completion of spring football practices.

Teams play two quarters, then move on to the next team. It offers coaches a chance to evaluate their teams’ strengths and weaknesses.

“I saw a lot of good things tonight,”

“The thing I’m most proud of is, we handled adversity much better this year.”

Mainland head coach Travis Roland said. “The thing I’m most proud of is, we handled adversity much better this year. Last year, we didn’t handle adversity well at all.”

“I think we are really good at quarterback,” he added. “Both of our quarterbacks did a great job.” He also praised the offensive and defensive lines.

Quarterbacks E’Zaiah Shine and Demarcus Creecy brought athleticism to the Buccaneer’s game, with both players capable of passing and running the ball under pressure.

Roland is optimistic about continuing to build and rebrand the program. According to him, summer will be key. Players will be required to show up and be ready to work.

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Touchdown for the Mainland Buccaneers during the game against West Orange.

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The Bulldogs were physical in their two halves of spring ball against Lake Brantley and Sanford Seminole, FPC

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Gerod Tolbert runs the ball against Sanford Seminole last season. In the spring game, Tolbert played cornerback and had a 96-yard pick-six.

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Seabreeze coach Pat Brown knew this offseason would be a rebuilding period for the defense after losing two strong senior classes in a row.

That showed in a 34-14 loss to Winter Park in the spring game.

The Sandcrabs return defensive back Eli Campbell, who already has nine Division I offers, but they lost three other DBs. “We have to focus on getting stronger and tougher,” Brown said.

They have more experienced players returning on offense, but they must find replacements for their top three receivers — Dimitri Campbell, Peyton Schofield and Tashod Troutman — who combined for 88 catches and 1,502 yards last season. Brown believes the ’Crabs will be in good shape with converted quarterback Sam “Sosa” Gonzalez and Tayshawn Galery.

Galery caught a 30-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Blake Boda in the spring game.

“It was a nice catch. He got two feet in at the sideline,” Brown said.

Tight end Giovanni Mitchell caught the other touchdown.

With Boda returning, Seabreeze could afford to move Gonzalez to receiver. Gonzalez caught nine passes last year. This fall, instead of being Boda’s backup, Gonzalez could become Boda’s favorite receiver.

“Last year, he was learning the position,” Brown said. “In the offseason he learned proper hand positioning and how to run routes and

Seabreeze’s Sam Gonzalez (14) will be a full-time receiver this fall.

break press. He’s going to be one of the best receivers in the area.”

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The Pirates played one half in a spring jamboree at Daytona Stadium, tying Atlantic 6-6. Pine Ridge defeated Father Lopez 14-0 in the first half.

“We came into spring with three goals,” Matanzas coach Matt Forrest said. “Getting fundamentally better (tackling, blocking, footwork); solidifying the depth chart; and staying injury free. We accomplished all three goals.”

Forrest was pleased with the Pirates’ defense, led by rising juniors Cole Hash at linebacker and defensive backs Jordan Mills and Sho’Marion Gaines. Defensive linemen Zach O’Gwynn and Amir Tariq and outside linebackers Luke Doner and Dave Peterson also were impressive, Forrest said.

“I think the defense is really jelling as a group,” he said. “We gave Atlantic some short fields, and our defense held them to some threeand-outs. I don’t think we played as polished on offense, but we ran the

File photo by Christine Rodenbaugh.

So’Marion Gaines returns at safety for the Pirates.

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Rodney Hill showed why he is one of the nation’s top inside linebacker recruits in the 2024 class.

“Rodney was the best player on the field from any of the three teams,” Paxia said. “He’s always been good in coverage with his elite speed. He was also very active in the running game. He was super physical at the point of attack.”

The Bullodogs are replacing their entire defensive line. Paxia said one of their goals heading into the fall will be to find depth on the defensive front.

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coach Robert Paxia said. With the varsity players in the game, FPC tied Lake Brantley 0-0 and fell to the Seminoles 21-7.

“We have a lot we can build off of,” Paxia said. “Our mistakes were very correctable. It was a good measuring stick. Spring is an evaluation period. We had 20 practices, and we were looking at how kids progressed from last fall. Some are bigger and stronger or faster, and we need to move them to other positions. Also, we wanted to get as many kids on film as possible to show (college recruiters).”

Gerod Tolbert, who is coming off a fourth-place performance in triple jump at the Class 4A state track championships, returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown against Seminole. Tolbert moves to defense after playing running back last year.

“He’d been playing cornerback for five days,” Paxia said of the converted running back. “He’s done a great job

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“It’s a blessing in disguise for me. I’m now getting the chance I think I deserved earlier in the season. Now I have to run with it.”

BRENT WORONOFF STAFF WRITER

Soccer is in Nate Monsanto’s blood.

Eventually, he might become a soccer coach — like his father, Reg, or his brother, Nick.

But at 24, Nate’s not ready to hang up his cleats.

And on May 19, the former Flagler Palm Coast and Stetson University center midfielder showed why.

After sitting on the Valley United FC bench for the first two months of the season, Monsanto got his first start and played the entire game, helping his team battle to a 1-1 tie against Albion San Diego, despite playing a man down for about 80 minutes.

“We had a player get a red card in the first 10 minutes,” Monsanto said in a phone interview from Phoenix.

“We were strong in our defense. It was a crazy first game for me to play in. But I’m glad I finally got a chance.”

It was a crazy situation that provided him that chance. His team’s general manager and coach resigned over alleged immigration law violations and six international players were released.

The new head coach, Dani De Oliveira, was the assistant coach who brought Monsanto to Arizona.

“It’s a blessing in disguise for me,” Monsanto said. “I’m now getting the chance I think I deserved earlier in the season. Now I have to run with it.”

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points competition, and he won the competition. That transformed his career. He was a huge catalyst for us on a team that went to the ASUN (conference) final. He was a real gritty box-to-box center mid.”

Monsanto is a third-generation soccer player. His grandfather played

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Nate Monsanto got his first start May 21 for Arizona pro team Valley United FC.

Valley United FC plays in the National Independent Soccer Association, which is on the third tier of U.S. professional soccer behind MLS and USL Championship. USL League One and NISA are on the same level.

Monsanto participated in a combine in Orlando in December and was invited to Phoenix to try out for the team. After two weeks of tryouts in

“It was incredible to see how motivated and driven he was. He was training when a lot of people were giving up. I’m looking forward to him playing a big role for his team.”

EMMETT RUTKOWSKI, Stetson soccer coach

January, living out of a duffel bag, he made the team.

Now a starter as a defensive center mid on a professional team, Monsanto’s roller coaster career is taking another twist.

A coaching change also gave Monsanto’s college career a boost.

Christian Neagu was named Stetson’s head coach before Monsanto’s senior season in 2018.

“Nate didn’t play a ton his first years, but he fit our system,” said Emmett Rutkowski, who was an assistant coach in 2018-19 before taking over as Stetson’s head coach in 2020.

“Nate played a little as a junior,” Rutkowski said. “He was a captain and he really wanted to make it work his last year. In the spring we had a

Monsanto helped Stetson reach the ASUN tournament final in 2018.

for the Suriname national team. His father and brother also played in college before becoming coaches. Nate believed he was good enough to play on the next level.

He played semipro soccer for Daytona SC in 2019. In 2020, he had professional tryouts scheduled in Europe, first in Finland and then in Iceland. He never made it to Iceland.

The emerging pandemic forced him to take the first flight back to Orlando.

He trained on his own the next two years. He also helped Rutkowski as a volunteer assistant coach in 2021.

“As a coach he was able to see the game much slower. He was very good at seeing scenarios, giving players good advice on how to adapt. When he stops playing, he’ll be a phenomenal coach,” Rutkowski said.

Meanwhile, Monsanto was staying in shape, preparing for his next opportunity.

“It was incredible to see how motivated and driven he was. He was training when a lot of people were giving up,” Rutkowski said. “I’m looking forward to him playing a big role for his team.”

Valley United FC was forced to forfeit its first six games after the coach and GM resignations. The team still has 19 games left in the season, starting with an East Coast swing to the Syracuse Pulse on June 1 and at Flower City Union in Rochester, New York, three days later.

“I think we showed we’re a good team. And I think I did enough to take that spot,” Monsanto said. “I think the rest of the season I’m going to play a lot.”

Monsanto hopes to move up the soccer ladder, perhaps get a tryout with a USL Championship team next year or try to go overseas again. He feels like he has to make up for two lost years.

“If soccer takes me to Mexico, South America or Europe, I’ll gladly go and learn more about the game, learn about the people,” Monsanto said. “It’s the beautiful game. It’s the world’s game.”

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Williams, Bennett: FPC’s top athletes Williams, Gavin Gotera, Anniel Buchanan and Maddie Oliva were named Scholar Athletes of the Year.

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Weightlifter Dom Bennett and multisport star Jada Williams were named Flagler Palm Coast’s Outstanding Athletes of the Year at the school’s awards ceremony on May 16.

Bennett won both the snatch and traditional state championships in the 139-pound class and helped the Bulldogs win the Class 3A state title.

Williams placed sixth at the Class 4A state cross country championships and fifth in the 800 meters at the Class 4A state track and field championships. She also played soccer.

Other state champs for the Bulldogs this year were Anniel Buchanan in girls weightlifting (two titles) and Rigens Andre and Nick Lilavois in boys weightlifting.

Repeat: North Flagler Wildcats team wins again

FPC’S AWARD WINNERS ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Baseball: Tristan Miller Girls Lacrosse: Kylie Terrell Boys Lacrosse: Logan Johnson Girls Basketball: Remington Montgomery Boys Basketball: Alex Aviles Boys Soccer: Myles Clymer Girls Soccer: Makayla Catalan Girls Bowling: Madelynn Oliva Boys Bowling: Jeremy Batt Football: Nick Blumengarten Girls Golf: Kate Parsons Boys Golf: Wynter Dodson Softball: Scarlett Shields Girls Swimming: Lucy Noble Boys Swimming: Jeffrey Serle Cheerleading: Madelin Sims Girls Cross Country: Jada Williams Boys Cross Country: Sean Gilliam Boys Tennis: Daniel Berenblit Girls Tennis: Marcella Warner Flag Football: Giva Clavizzao Boys Track and Field: Dennis Murray

Girls Track and Field: Taylor Spann Volleyball: Lily Puritis Girls Weightlifting: Anniel Buchanan Boys Weightlifting: Dom Bennett Boys Wrestling: Kenneth DeFord Girls Wrestling: Ana Vilar Sport Medicine Trainer: Alana Oshesky Service Above Self: Giva Clavizzao

The Wildcats’ 12-and-under squad went undefeated to win the Central Florida Youth Football League title.

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The North Flagler Wildcats’ 12-andunder team won the Central Florida Youth Football League championship for the second year in a row.

The Wildcats went 5-0 in the regular season and won two playoff games, 39-0 over the East Orlando Giants at Orlando Bishop Moore High School and 45-0 over the Clermont Cowboys for the title on May 14 at Lake Howell High School.

SCHOLAR ATHLETES Cross Country: Jada Williams Baseball: Gavin Gotera Weightlifting: Anniel Buchanan Bowling: Maddie Oliva

The players included Adejide Adelakun, D.J. Harris, T.J. Briggs, Brian Gunter Jr., Nate Preston, James Peterson, Teddy Bellegarde, Cole Hardy, Lorenzien Wright, Mason Beane, Brandon Lassiter-Wright, Treylin Norman, Tony Coates Jr., DaVonn Oxendine, Tyne Cribbs, Zain Dailey, Ethan Plank, Logan Walker, Aiden Vojtech, Caleb Shamblin and Daniel Swint.

The coaches were Durell Preston, Tony Coates, Brian Gunter, Lorenzo Wright and Lamont Swint.

The North Flagler Wildcats will be back in action in the fall for ages 7-15. For more information, call North Flagler Wildcats president Durrell Preston at 386-265-7649 or go to northfloridawildcats.com.

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FPC’s Athlete of the Year winners.

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The North Florida Wildcats 12-and-under team won the Central Florida Youth Football League title for the second year in a row.

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Built in 2006, the 4/4/2 home has a swimming pool, elevator and 3,779 square feet.

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Condos William Seale, individually and as trustee, sold 85 Avenue De La Mer, Unit 803, to Richard and Sarah Mercure, of Palm Coast, for $1,315,000. Built in 2006, the condo is a 4/3.5 and has 2,690 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $1,010,000.

Herbert Whitehouse, of Orlando, sold 3510 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 207, to Dawn Lane, of Flagler Beach, for $389,000. Built in 1978, the condo is a 2/2.5 and has 1,201 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $172,000.

Meredith Burns, of Palm Coast, sold 8 Broadmore Circle, Unit 8, to Ann and David Olah, of Palm Coast, for $163,500. Built in 1980, the condo is a 1/1.5 and has

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Built in 2021, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,862 square feet.

Anna Torres sold 39 Parkway Drive to Stephen and Lisa Teixeira, of Palm Coast, for $272,000. Built in 1990, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,468 square feet.

Cypress Knoll Iouri Metellcine, of Staten Island, New York, sold 43 Eagle Harbor Trail to Alexandra and Jon Christie, of Huntersville, North Carolina, for $569,900. Built in 2019, the house is a 4/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,506 square feet.

Grand Haven Bradley and Corrie Myers, of Vienna, Virginia, sold 5 Sweetwater Court to Blair Obojski and Hope Kinchen, for $730,000. Built in 2007, the house is a 4/2 and has a swimming pool and 2,722 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $403,000.

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Mandy Rossmeyer, of Ormond Beach, sold 113 Neptune Ave. to Ryan and Marianne Allen, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, for $1,175,000.

Built in 1957, the house is a 4/3.5 and has two fireplaces, a swimming pool and 2,869 square feet.

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Mary Cork, of Ormond Beach, sold 599 John Anderson Drive to The Center for Investments LLC, of Ormond Beach, for $730,000. Built in 1950, the house is a 6/4.5 and has two fireplaces and 4,932 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $501,000.

Judith Stillion and Bethany Stillion, individually and as trustees, sold 235 Ann Rustin Drive to Zhijuan Lei and Kan

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Elizabeth Allen, of Daytona Beach, sold 144 Bosarvey Drive to Tabitha Fahey, of Ormond Beach, for $503,711.

Built in 1958, the house is a 4/3 and has a swimming pool and 1,866 square feet. It sold in 2011 for $68,000.

Nicole Wells, of Sanford, sold 38 Woodhaven Circle to Wallace and Leila Combs, of Ormond Beach,

Edward and Lucienne Abbey, of Palm Coast, sold 9 Ibis Court N. to Robert and Nancy Ricciardi, of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, for $465,000. Built in 1998, the house is a 2/2 and has

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Frances Jack, individually and as trustee, sold 261 E. Woodhaven Circle to Frederick Strehler, of Haalehu, Hawaii, for $459,000. Built in 1990, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 1,685 square feet.

Philips Perkins, of Ormond Beach, sold 39 River Beach Drive to Joseph Firrantello, of Ormond Beach, for $418,000. Built in 1951, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,800 square feet.

Victor Oliveira, of Davie, sold 1 Waterbury Circle to Peter Foley and Karen ScottFoley, of Ormond Beach, for $409,500. Built in 1970, the house is a 4/2.5 and has a fireplace, swimming pool, boat dock and 3,122 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $335,000.

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Florida’s housing market may be showing some beginning signs of cooling in April: Mortgage interest rates and median home prices continued to rise amid a stillconstrained supply of for-sale home, resulting in fewer closed sales compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors’ latest housing data.

“Rising interest rates and high inflation are impacting all of us, and those factors are definitely affecting Florida’s housing market,” said 2022 Florida Realtors President Christina Pappas, vice president of the Keyes Family of Companies in Miami. “However, our lack of a state income tax, our beautiful beaches and waterways, and warm sunny weather continues to attract new residents, investors and second-home buyers to Florida, especially in the work-from-anywhere world

well this year, now that we are in a higher interest rate environment. Closed sales are performing at about the level they were leading up into the pandemic, despite higher mortgage rates, low supply and much, much higher sale prices.”

The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in April was $410,000, up 21.8% from the previous year, according to data from Florida Realtors Research Department in partnership with local Realtor boards/ associations. Last month’s statewide median price for condo-townhouse units was $310,000, up 24% over the year-ago figure. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.

O’Connor added, “In the longer run, price growth should start to moderate in response to these higher rates, so this is an important statistic to keep your eye on over the next few months as an increasing share of sellers will inevitably have to start adjusting their expectations to a degree.”

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today. In April, the median time to contract for singlefamily existing was eight days compared to 11 days during the same month a year ago. And the median time to contract for existing condotownhouse units was 10 days compared to 24 in April 2021.”

Last month, closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 28,171, down 15.3% year-over-year, while existing condo-townhouse sales totaled 13,711, down 20.9% from April 2021.

Closed sales may occur from 30- to 90-plus days after sales contracts are written.

Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor pointed to the rapid rise in mortgage interest rates this year, particularly in March and April, as a major factor slowing home sales last month, along with still-rising home prices and restricted supply.

“Remember, 2021 was characterized by near-record low mortgage rates that allowed for a huge surge in homebuying demand,” he said. “So it’s simply unreasonable for us to expect that the market will perform just as

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The house at 59 Raleigh Drive sold for $327,900.

The top seller in Ormond Beach was a two-story home with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS in 2013 for $135,000.

Hunter’s Ridge Gallery Homes of DeLand Inc., of DeLand, sold 53 Huntington Place to Charles Sung and Ji Yang, of Ormond Beach, for $361,508. Built in 2021, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,826 square feet.

Indian Trails Olga and Vladimir Shneider sold 7 Butterfield Place to Mariana and Wesley Redwanc, of Palm Coast, for $470,000. Built in 2019, the house is a 4/2 and has 2,208 square feet.

Michael and Wahida Somerville, of Palm Coast, sold 43 Boulder Rock Drive to Daryl and Krysta Vergara, of Palm Coast, for $354,900. Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,035 square feet. It sold

Isabel Enterprises LLC, of Mission Hills, Kansas, sold 59 Raleigh Drive to Gabriel and Maria Rivera, of Palm Coast for $327,900. Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,108 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $195,000.

Matanzas Woods Dustin Craft, of Marietta, Ohio, sold 55 London Drive to Peter and Amanda Hartzell, of Missoula, Montana, for $439,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 5/3.5 and has 2,997 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $229,000.

Fernando and Ana Teixeira, of Palm Coast, sold 17 Longfellow Drive to Nancye Walls, of Palm Coast, for $310,900.

Built in 2004, the house is a 3/3 and has 1,533 square feet.

Not in Subdivision Barbara Van Arsdale, of Palm Coast, sold 501 Atlas St. to Vladimir and Maria Livry, and Svetlana Vernovsky, of Palm Coast, for $380,000.

Built in 2003, the house is a 4/3.5 and has 1,920 square feet. It sold in 2004 for $20,000.

Palm Harbor Golden Fox Properties LLC, of Palm Coast, sold 5 Fallon Lane to Mark and Mary Aydelotte, of Palm Coast, for $479,000. Built in 2022, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,430 square feet.

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A two-story house with an elevator and four bedrooms was the top real estate transaction.

Erin and Ryan Beaulieu sold 2 Fann Lane to Kyle Chamness, of Palm Coast, for $313,000.

Pine Grove INB Fund 1 LLC, of Orlando, sold 37 Powder Hill Lane to Andrew Bender, of Palm Coast, for $311,850. Built in 2022, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,650 square feet.

house is a 4/2.5 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,274 square feet.

Pine Lake Precision Custom Builders of North Florida LLC, of Bunnell, sold 10 Woodborn Lane to Scott Glenn, of Palm Coast, for $510,000. Built in 2021, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,430 square feet.

D.R. Horton Inc. Jacksonville, of St. Johns, sold 38 Whippoorwill Drive to David and Alaine Pearson, of Palm Coast, for $366,990. Built in 2021, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,368 square feet.

Plantation Bay Volusia Residential Construction LLC, of Daytona Beach, sold 367 Stirling Bridge Drive to Leigh and Carol Cann, of Ormond Beach, for $640,642. Built in 2022, the house is a 3/3 and has 2,402 square feet.

Quail Hollow Chad and Kimberly Stackpole sold 31 Kashmir Trail to William and Kim Goss, of Palm Coast, for $449,000.

Built in 2017, the house is a 4/2.5 and has 2,918 square feet.

Sawmill Creek Adams Homes of Northwest Florida Inc., of Gulf Breeze, sold 20 Rivertown Road to Michel and Laryssa Gobets, of St. Augustine, for $360,000. Built in 2022, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,882 square feet.

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

David and Kelley Keith, of New London, New Hampshire, sold 935 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 2170, to Marc Brown and Paula Libbey, of Maple Grove, Minnesota, for $285,000. Built in 1981, the condo is a 1/1 and has 924 square feet. It sold in 2021, for $247,500.

Frank and Ruth Snyder, of Acme, Pennsylvania, sold 13 Lakewood Park to Cerulean Ventures LLC, of Redondo Beach, California, for $217,500. Built in 1982, the townhouse is a 3/2 and has 1,456 square feet.

Halifax Plantation D.R. Horton Inc., of Orlando, sold 3017 Kenmare St. to Kirk Larkin and Mariar Lwin, of Placentia California, for $428,990. Built in 2022, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,361 square feet.

Land Trust Properties LLC, as trustee, sold 1435 Carlow Circle to Louis Tarasi, of Ormond Beach, for $349,000. Built in 2005, the townhouse is a 3/2 and has 1,684 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $222,500.

Northbrook Peter Potteiger and Lourdes Martin sold 1115 Sherbourne Way to Amada Vlasic, of Ormond Beach, for $346,000. Built in 1981, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,699 square feet.

It sold in 2018 for $239,900.

The Trails Vinatta Investment Group LLC, of Lake Mary, sold 152

The house at 2 Marjorie Trail sold for $290,000.

Pine Cone Trail to Relana Johnson, of Ormond Beach, for $255,000. Built in 1977, the townhouse is a 2/2.5 and has 1,712 square feet.

Built in 1979, the house is a 4/2.5 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 3,048 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $320,000.

Tomoka Oaks Jimmy and Charlotte Hogan, individually and as trustees, sold 2 Nottingham Drive to Raymond and Ivette Chavez, of Gold Canyon, Arizona, for $450,000. Built in 1979, the house is a 5/3 and has a fireplace, swimming pool and 2,667 square feet.

John and Katherine Driebe, of Long Valley, New Jersey, sold 30 Longfellow Circle to Gary Lange, of Ormond Beach, for $439,000. Built in 1970, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,500 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $375,000.

Trails North 40 David and Natacha Levy sold 148 Deer Lake Circle to Samantha Davis, of Ormond Beach, for $328,000. Built in 1985, the townhouse is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,762 square feet. It sold in February for $250,000.

Tymber Creek Andre Kerzick and Sabrina Rothemeyer sold 59 Windrift Court to Andrew and Ariane Vinci, of Palm Coast, for $215,000. Built in 1978, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,407 square feet.

Winding Woods Lynne and Brian Seeber sold 2 Marjorie Trail to Anthony and Michele Tauriello, of Ormond Beach, for $290,000. Built in 1985, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,793 square feet.

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Dale Franks and Oleta Powell, of Ormond Beach, sold 3565 John Anderson Drive to Steven and Heather Filipetti, of Ormond Beach, for $565,000.

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Mark Andrews, as trustee, sold 5500 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 22, to Dane Hulse, of Ormond Beach, for $225,000.

Built in 1973, the condo is a 2/2.5 and has 1,252 square feet.

Sands Point Homeowners Association Inc., of Ormond Beach, sold 1167 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 2, to Jack and Laurie Burrows, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, for $215,000. Built in 1971, the condo is a studio with 375 square feet.

Givster LLC, of Maitland, sold 26 N. Sunny Shores Drive to Michelle Sands, of Ormond Beach, for $211,000.

Built in 1958, the house is a 2/1 and has 910 square feet.

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

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Alan and Angel Hauch, of Ormond Beach, sold 26 Dolphin Ave. to Brad and Sarah Feinsmith, of Chicago, for $300,000. Built in 1956, the house is a 2/1 and has 728 square feet.

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By Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

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Grand Reserve and Golf Club Daryl and Krysta Vergara, of Bunnell, sold 132 Fairway Court to Kevin and Danielle Barry, of Bunnell, for $335,000. Built in 2018, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,857 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $203,000.

ORMOND BEACH CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29C

Puzzle Two Clue: M equals W

a swimming pool and 1,811 square feet.

Lehigh Woods D.R. Horton Inc. Jacksonville, of St. Johns, sold 6 Ruth Drive to Scott Peters, of Palm Coast, for $415,990. Built in 2021, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,368 square feet.

Built in 1989, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,740 square feet.

It sold in 2009 for $118,000.

Puzzle One Clue: D equals V

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION USN: 182022CP000075XXXXXX IN RE: ESTATE OF MA. MILAGROS M. OBIAS, Deceased.

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Ma. Milagros M. Obias, deceased, date of death December 29, 2021, by the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division File No. 182022CP000075XXXXXX, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd. Bldg. 1, Bunnell, FL 32110; that the total value of the estate is $47,856.61; and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: NAME Trustee of the Maria Motos Obias Trust dated 06/10/2016, as amended ADDRESS 206 Overlook Rd., Henrico, VA 23229 ASSETS, SHARE OR AMOUNT $47,856.61 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the estate other than those for whom provision for full payment has been made in the Order of Summary Judgment, must file their claims against the estate with this Court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLA. STAT. 733.702. ALL CLAIMS 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 the first publication of this Notice is May 26, 2022.

RAMON MOTOS Person Giving Notice 461 Star Street Pounding Mill, VA 24637 ROSEL MOORE 206 Overlook Rd Henrico, VA 23229 LAW FIRM OF ROBERTO R. RUELO, P.A., Attorney for Person Giving Notice 16409 Ashwood Drive Tampa, FL 33624-1152 813-963-7648 Fax 813-963-7840 rruelo@tampabay.rr.com robertoruelo@msn.com BY: ROBERTO R. RUELO Fla. Bar No. 874493 May 26; June 2, 2022 22-00067G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 18-2022-CP-000303 In re the Estate of EDNA B. CAMPBELL Decedent.

The administration of the estate of Tami A. Campbell, deceased, whose date of death was November 15, 2020, 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 the other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 26, 2022.

Personal Representative Tami A. Campbell 560 Main Street, Apt. 725 Roosevelt Island, NY 10044 Attorney of Personal Representative J. AKIN, LAW /s/ Jennifer Akin Jennifer Akin, Esq. Florida Bar No. 113117 6045 A1A S. St. Augustine, FL 32080 Phone: (904) 320-0011 jennifer@jakinlaw.com Attorney for Petitioner May 26; June 2, 2022 22-00065G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2022-CP-0220 DIVISION: Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF TED JULIAN a/k/a TED MICHAEL JULIAN, Deceased.

If you have been served with a copy of this notice and you have any claim or demand against the decedent’s estate, even if that claim is unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated, you must file your claim with the court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent, or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with the court ON OR BEFORE THE DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.302, FLORIDA STATUTES, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. EVEN IF A CLAIM IS NOT BARRED

BY THE LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, ALL CLAIMS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FILED WILL BE BARRED TWO YEARS AFTER DECEDENT’S DEATH. The address of the court where this probate is pending is: 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building #1 – Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, Bunnell, FL 32110.

The date of death of the decedent is: June 8, 2021.

The date of first publication of this notice is: May 26, 2022.

Personal Representative Sara Kapke c/o Law Offices of Mark F. Moss, PLLC 12276 San Jose Blvd., Suite 520 Jacksonville, FL 32223 Attorneys for Personal Representative MARK F. MOSS, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 119573 Law Offices of Mark F. Moss, PLLC 12276 San Jose Blvd., Suite 520 Jacksonville, FL 32223 Telephone: (904) 329-7242 E-Mail 1: Service@markmosslaw.com E-Mail 2: mark@markmosslaw.com May 26; June 2, 2022 22-00063G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 2022 CP 000063 Division: 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF DALE LAVERN HOLLENBACK, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of DALE LAVERN HOLLENBACK, deceased, whose date of death was November 21, 2021 is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is, Kim C Hammond Justice Center 1769 E Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, Bunnell, FL 32110.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is served, must file their claims with this court WITHN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is May 26, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Marc J. Gold Law Offices Florida Bar Number 360848 Admiral Building at The Cove 1645 S.E. 3rd Court Suite 101 Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441 Telephone: 954-698-0039 May 26; June 2, 2022 22-00064G

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2020-CC-275 POOL CAPTAIN CORP, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL A. MICHAELS AND ZLATTA J. MICHAELS, Defendants.

Notice is given that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 23, 2022, in Case No. 2020-CC-275, the County Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, in which the Plaintiff is POOL CAPTAIN CORP, the Clerk of the Court, Tom Bexley, will sell to highest bidder for cash on June 23, 2022 during an auction to be held at Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1, Jury Room on 1st Floor at 11:00 a.m., the following-described property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure Lot 31, Block 23, of Palm Coast, Map of Florida Park, Section 10, a subdivision according to the plat or map thereof described in Map Book 6, Pages 43 through 53, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida; as amended by instrument recorded in Official Records Book 35, at Page 528, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida., Parcel ID# 07-1131-7010-00230-0310, with the following street address: 17 Felshire Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137.

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.

L. Christopher Tabor, Esquire, Florida Bar No. 102876, The Boutty Law Firm, P.A., 2200 Lucien Way, Suite 185, Maitland, FL 32751 Tel: 407-622-1395 Fax: 407-641-8586, chris@bouttylaw.com May 26; June 2, 2022 22-00068G

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG FILE NO.: 21 CVS 6445 NANCY BLACK NORELLI, As Administrator CTA of the ESTATE OF WILLIE RAY MURPHY TEETER a/ka/ WILLIE RAE MURPHY TEETER Plaintiff, v.

CATAWABA LANDS CONVERVANCY; HENRY OTHELL BOONE; TAMMY RENEE FRIEND; LARRY SHANE HAWKS; CHRISTOPHER SCERCY; MATTHEW ALLEN SCERCY; BETTY ANN SCERCY; DELORES A. DAWSON; KATERHINE LEMMOND MORROW; TED YATES LEMMOND; RICHARD WAYNE SCERCY; BARRY DALE SCERCY; RODNEY DALE LEMMOND; NATHILA MURPHY BINGHAM; KEVIN MURPHY and Requested Guardian Ad Litem for Unknown or Unlocatable Heirs-at-Law, of WILLIE RAY MURPHY TEETER a/k/a WILLIE RAE MURPHY TEETER, if any Defendants.

TO: BETTY ANN SCERCY Plaintiff filed a claim against Defendant on April 20, 2021, asking the Court for declaratory relief and clarification on the devise of real property from the Estate of Willie Ray Murphy Teeter (herein the “Estate”) to the Catawba Lands Conservancy.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than July 5, 2022 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 26th day of May 2022 /s/ Whitney L. Hosey, Attorney for Plaintiff Post Office Box 1567 Smithfield, North Carolina 27577 May 26; June 2, 9, 2022 22-00066G

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2022 CA 000001 DIVISION: 49 TERRI CAPPELLO, individually, and as beneficiary of the Terri Cappello Trust, dated February 24, 2012, Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT NEWSHOLME, individually, and as Trustee of the Terri Cappello Trust, dated February 24, 2012, Defendant.

TO: Defendants, ROBERT NEWSHOLME, Individually and as Trustee of the Terri Cappello Trust dated February 24, 2012; and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and other unknown persons or unknown spouses claiming by, through and under any of the above- named Defendants, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Removal of Trustee and Appointment of Successor Trustee has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on William J. Bosch, Esq., attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is CHIUMENTO LAW, PLLC, 145 City Place, Suite 301, Palm Coast, FL 32164, on or before 5/27/2022, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Building 1, 2nd Floor, Bunnell, FL 32110, before service on Plaintiff or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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.

Dated this 4/19/2022.

TOM BEXLEY, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: Amy Perez Deputy Clerk William J. Bosch, Esq. attorney for Plaintiff CHIUMENTO LAW, PLLC 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, FL 32164 May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022 22-00052G

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE A 2003 Beige Ford F-250, Florida tag #IX21NH (VIN: 3FTNX20603MB38548) and a Remington Model 870 Shotgun (Serial#: 1146430X) was seized for forfeiture by the Flagler County Sheriff on April 24, 2022. The items were seized at or near N. State St. and E. Palm St. Bunnell FL. 32164. The Flagler County Sheriff is holding the property for purposes of a current forfeiture action #2022 CA 000306 in the 7th Circuit Court.

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Go Store It 4601 E Moody Blvd A7 Bunnell, FL 32110 hereby gives NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of the storage space(s) listed below, Tatyana Caamano-060 and Antoinette Wells-063 containing household and other goods will be sold for cash on 6/10/22 at 2:00pm. With the contents being sold to the highest bidder. Owner reserves the right to bid. The sale is being held to satisfy a landlord’s lien, in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 83.801-83.809, and will be held online at www.storagetreasures.com May 19, 26, 2022

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022 CP 000215 IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM HARPER PARKER, SR. Deceased.

The administration of the estate of WILLIAM HARPER PARKER, SR. , deceased, whose date of death was October 31, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Flagler County clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 19, 2022.

Personal Representatives: William Harper Parker, Jr. 1700 Shasta Court Winter Park, FL 32792 Attorney for Personal Representatives: Adele Small Harris, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 669946 THE KARP LAW FIRM PA 2875 PGA Boulevard, Suite 100 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Telephone: (561) 625-1100 Fax: (561) 625-0060 E-Mail: efiling@karplaw.com Secondary E-Mail: aharris@karplaw.com May 19, 26, 2022 22-00061G

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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 Blooming Flowers and Gifts located at 101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Suite 107 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 20th day of May, 2022.

So Blooming Beautiful, LLC May 26, 2022 22-000114F

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 Rolling Greens Photography located at 6 Fenwick Lane 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 18th day of May, 2022.

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NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2021 11720 CIDL MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, v.

BRIAN NEWCOM; CAROLYN MIRANDA STEWART; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2; MORGAN EXTERIORS, INC. Defendants.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 19, 2022, in this cause, in the Circuit Court of Volusia County, Florida, the office of Laura E. Roth, Clerk of the Circuit Court, shall sell the property situated in Volusia County, Florida, described as: LOT 14, BLOCK 437, DELTONA LAKES UNIT TWELVE, A SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 25, PAGES 207 THROUGH 210, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 393 PROVIDENCE BLVD, DELTONA, FL 32725-8262 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, online at www.volusia. realforeclose.com, on June 21, 2022 beginning at 11:00 AM. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

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

Dated at St. Petersburg, Florida this 17 day of May, 2022. eXL Legal, PLLC Designated Email Address: efiling@exllegal.com 12425 28th Street North, Suite 200 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Telephone No. (727) 536-4911 Attorney for the Plaintiff Isabel López Rivera FL Bar: 1015906 1000007310 May 26; June 2, 2022 22-00042I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022 11312 PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF ROSALIE SCHUBERT, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of ROSALIE SCHUBERT, deceased, whose date of death was April 17, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 26, 2022.

Personal Representative: /s/ Geraldine Schubert GERALDINE SCHUBERT Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Jay R. Beskin JAY R. BESKIN Attorney For Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 930301 Rarick & Beskin, P.A. 3107 Stirling Rd., Suite 308 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Telephone: (954) 861-1426 Fax: (954) 556-5227 E-Mail: jbeskin@raricklaw.com Secondary E-Mail: Service@rbgvlaw.com May 26; June 2, 2022 22-00044I

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NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2021 11732 CIDL MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, v.

RYAN JEREMY MILLER; MIRANDA LOPES A/K/A MIRANDA MARIE LOPES; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2; MEADOWLEA IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on May 05, 2022, in this cause, in the Circuit Court of Volusia County, Florida, the office of Laura E. Roth, Clerk of the Circuit Court, shall sell the property situated in Volusia County, Florida, described as: LOT 12, BLOCK G, OF THE UNRECORDED PLAT OF LEISURE WORLD PARK, AS CONTAINED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED IN BOOK 1376, PAGE 599, AS AMENDED BY O.R. BOOK 1386, PAGE 483 AND O.R. BOOK 1518, PAGE 304, AS FURTHER AMENDED, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH A MOBILE HOME LOCATED THEREON AS A PERMANENT FIXTURE AND APPURTENANCE THERETO, DESCRIBED AS: A 1983 SKYLINE DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME BEARING IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 03630119AS AND 03630119BS AND TITLE NUMBERS 21800886 AND 21800885, SAID

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-11070 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF TIFFANY BENEDICT STEINMANN A/K/A TIFFANY B. STEINMANN, Deceased.

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

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: May 26, 2022.

Signed on this 17th day of May, 2022.

KATHERINE LOUISE ASHBY Personal Representative 141 LPGA Blvd.

Holly Hill, FL 32117 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 321784 Telephone: (386) 677-3431 Email: Kit@koreylawpa.com Secondary Email: Michele@koreylawpa.com May 26; June 2, 2022 22-00041I

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MOBILE HOME TITLES HAVE BEEN RETIRED AND CANCELLED AS EVIDENCED BY THE RETIRE TITLE AFFIDAVIT RECORDED IN O.R. BOOK 7771, PAGE 1704, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 146 LEISURE WORLD DRIVE N, DEBARY, FL 32713-0000 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, online at www.volusia. realforeclose.com, on June 23, 2022, beginning at 11:00 AM. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

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

Dated at St. Petersburg, Florida this 20th day of May, 2022. eXL Legal, PLLC Designated Email Address: efiling@exllegal.com 12425 28th Street North, Suite 200 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Telephone No. (727) 536-4911 Attorney for the Plaintiff Isabel López Rivera FL Bar: 1015906 1000007309 May 26; June 2, 2022 22-00046I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION (Formal Notice by Publication) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-11293-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH SAVERIO PRINCIPE a/k/a JOSEPH SEVERIO PRINCIPE a/k/a JOSEPH S. PRINCIPE a/k/a JOSEPH PRINCIPE Deceased.

TO: Joseph S. Principe, 1650 Vermont Street, Quincy, Illinois 62301-3156 Joseph S. Principe, 511 SE 5th Avenue, Apt. 2102, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Administration, a Petition to Waive Bond and a Petition to Determine Homestead Status of Real Property have 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: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 10031 Daytona Beach, Florida 32117 within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this notice, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court, whose address is 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand Florida 32724, 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, without further notice.

The date of first publication of this notice is May 26, 2022.

Signed on this 23rd day of May, 2022.

Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0015821 Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 10031 Daytona Beach, Florida 32117 Telephone: (386) 492-3871 Email: service@upchurchlaw.com 2nd Email: clutes@upchurchlaw.com May 26; June 2, 9, 16, 2022 22-00043I

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-10746 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF JUANITA S. HILL, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of JUANITA S. HILL, deceased, whose date of death was May 18, 2021, 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: May 19, 2022.

Signed on this 11th day of May, 2022.

KAREN SELLERS Personal Representative 342 Emory Lane St. Pauls, NC 28384 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 May 19, 26, 2022 22-00035I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2022-10594 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF DOROTHY JANE SCHOLZ A/K/A DOROTHY J. SCHOLZ/ Deceased.

The administration of the estate of DOROTHY JANE SCHOLZ A/K/A DOROTHY J. SCHOLZ, deceased, whose date of death was January 14, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P. O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: May 19, 2022.

Signed on this 12th day of May, 2022.

RICHARD KERSHAW Personal Representative 214 River Bluff Drive Ormond Beach, FL 32174 ROBERT KIT KOREY, ESQUIRE Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 147787 ROBERT KIT KOREY, P. A. 595 W. Granada Blvd., Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Telephone: (386) 677-3431 Email: Kit@koreylawpa.com Secondary Email: Michele@koreylawpa.com May 19, 26, 2022 22-00036I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2022-10865-PRDL DIVISION: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF RAYMOND J. DEL GATTO a/k/a RAYMOND GENNARO DELGATO a/k/a RAYMOND GENARO DELGATTO a/k/a RAYMOND J. DELGATO a/k/a RAY J. DEL GATTO a/k/a RAYMOND G. DEL G Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Raymond J. Del Gatto, deceased, whose date of death was March 5, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, 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 their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 19, 2022.

Personal Representative: Nicole C. Del Gatto 6453 Nona Court Port Orange, Florida 32128 Attorney for Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0015821 Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 101 Daytona Beach, Florida 32117 Telephone: (386) 492-3871 Email: service@upchurchlaw.com 2nd Email: clutes@upchurchlaw.com May 19, 26, 2022 22-00037I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE 7th CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 2022 10329 PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF Paul M. Dipuppo, Deceased.

The administration of the Estate of Paul M. Dipuppo, Deceased, whose date of death was May 17, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court in and for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, File Number 2022 10329 PRDL; the address of which is 101 N Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724. The name and address of the Personal Representative and of the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the Deceased, and other person, who have claims or demands against Deceased’s Estate on whom a copy of this Notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the Deceased and other persons having claims or demands against Deceased’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 SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEASED’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS: May 19, 2022 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: MAUREEN DIPUPPO 1992 MAIN STREET NARVON, PA 17555 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: JOSEPH P. MULLEN FLORIDA BAR NO. 224601 MULLEN & BIZZARRO, P.A. 2929 E. COMMERCIAL BLVD., SUITE #PH-C FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33308 TELEPHONE: (954) 772-9100 JPMULLEN@ MULLENBIZZARRO.COM May 19, 26, 2022 22-00038I

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The administration of the estate of GERALD GEORGE SCHEID A/K/A GERALD G. SCHEID, deceased, whose date of death was April 10, 2021, 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: May 19, 2022.

Signed on this 16th day of May, 2022.

KURTIS J. SCHEID Personal Representative 2541 Glenwood Drive New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 R. KEVIN KOREY, ESQUIRE Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 89108 ROBERT KIT KOREY, ESQUIRE 595 W. Granada Blvd., Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Telephone: (386) 677-3431 Email: Kevin@koreylawpa.com Secondary Email: Michele@koreylawpa.com May 19, 26, 2022 22-00039I

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NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2019 12276 CIDL SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, v.

JULIE SPINUZZA A/K/A JULIE A. SPINUZZA; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JULIE SPINUZZA A/K/A JULIE A. SPINUZZA; Defendants.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 29, 2022, in this cause, in the Circuit Court of Volusia County, Florida, the office of Laura E. Roth, Clerk of the Circuit Court, shall sell the property situated in Volusia County, Florida, described as: LOT 13 AND THE NORTH ONEHALF OF LOT 14, WEST LAWN SUBDIVISION, DELAND, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 7, PAGE 8, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 305 S STONE ST, DELAND, FL 32720-5235 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, online at www.volusia. realforeclose.com, on June 28, 2022, beginning at 11:00 AM. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

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

Dated at St. Petersburg, Florida this 20th day of May, 2022. eXL Legal, PLLC Designated Email Address: efiling@exllegal.com 12425 28th Street North, Suite 200 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Telephone No. (727) 536-4911 Attorney for the Plaintiff Isabel López Rivera FL Bar: 1015906 1000005782 May 26; June 2, 2022 22-00045I

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 6/3/2022 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109 1971 BUDD HS BF3097E . Last Tenants: GRACE S BELLE-ISLE AND DAVID J COX and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at COLONIAL COLONY INC DBA COLONIAL COLONY NORTH, 1100 EIGHTH STREET, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117. 813-241-8269.

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File NO. 2022-11209-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF GILBERT E. TRUESDALE a/k/a GILBERT TRUESDALE Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Gilbert E. Truesdale, deceased, whose date of death was January 27, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Alabama Avenue, 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 their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 26, 2022.

Personal Representative: Robert Truesdale 2428 N. Peninsula Drive Daytona Beach, Florida 32118 Attorney for Personal Representative: Thomas J. Upchurch, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0015821 Upchurch Law 1616 Concierge Blvd., Suite 101 Daytona Beach, Florida 32118 Telephone: (386) 492-3871 Email: service@upchurchlaw.com 2nd Email: clutes@upchurchlaw.com May 26; June 2, 2022 22-00040I

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On the Palm Coast Parkway Exit 289 off I-95

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