Palm Coast Observer 11-09-23

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CITY HOSTS RUCK RELAY PAGE 3B THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Big plans for pedestrian bridge on 100

Community of veterans

The bridge will connect to park and eco tourism center.

Palm Coast celebrates local veterans, first responders. PAGE 1B

PAGE 3A INSIDE COSTUME CLASH

Palm Coast Little League coach charged after argument over ‘inappropriate’ costumes.

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BIBLE WILL STAY

Superintendent opts to keep the Bible in school libraries.

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CASCADES UNITS CUT

Council votes to limit Cascades development to 416 units, down from 850.

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BOARD VS GAVIN

Union leader: School Board’s attempt to fire its attorney undermines district staff.

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ELEVATED CONCERN

Locals worry that new home sites built at higher elevations may cause flooding.

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CHARGES DISMISSED

Traffic tickets thrown out for ‘First Amendment auditor’ who flipped off deputy.

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SETTLEMENT NEAR? The Flagler County Commission is discussing a settlement that may end Captain’s BBQ’s lawsuit.

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IRON MEN

Photo by Sierra Williams

The Matanzas High School Color Guard at the Remembering Heroes Fall Festival included (from left to right) Arabella Allen, Joseph Sherman, Manuel Colmenares and Jacob Mclure.

Palm Coast residents finish Ironman Florida triathlon.

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Coast Arts ‘RENNY’ JOINS Palm Foundation unveils last Turtle Trail PALM COAST itssculpture before PCAF’s dissolution.

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Seniors go out in style Matanzas wins regular-season football finale, gets set for playoff at Tallahassee Lincoln. PAGE 4B

RAT BITE RECORDS

Student statements should have been redacted in bite report released to press, School Board member Will Furry says.

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DANKO KEEPS POST

Councilman Ed Danko will stay vice mayor for another year.

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INDEX

Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 12A Mike Cavaliere..........PAGE 12A Public Notices...........PAGE 10A Real Estate..................PAGE 7B Sports......................... PAGE 4B Veterans....................PAGE 12A

Photo by Brent Woronoff Photo by Brian McMilan

Nancy Zedar, Nancy Crouch and Lisa Fisher pose with “Renny.”

Matanzas students Sam Peters, Lacey Varela, Karolina Jaronis and Delaney Larkin dress according to the game’s theme — Red, White and Boom — in honor of Veterans Day.

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023

CITY WATCH

Elevation of new home builds creates flood concerns

SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Danko reelected to vice mayor position

Vice Mayor Ed Danko will serve as vice mayor of Palm Coast for another year.

The Palm Coast City Council reelected Danko 4-0 to the position at a Nov. 7 meeting. Danko was nominated by council member Cathy Heighter and seconded by Danko himself.

Mayor David Alfin initially suggested the council wait to elect the vice mayor and make committee appointments until the next meeting, when Council member Nick Klufas, who was absent from the Nov. 7 meeting, returns.

Other council members felt they could come to a consensus without Klufas.

Committee appointments included two new appointments to the Flagler County Cultural Council and the Family Life Center.

Heighter took on the Family Life Center appointment, while Alfin volunteered for the Cultural Council.

The council will keep other committee appointments the same except the Stewart Marchman Act Healthcare position, which will remain empty because its meetings conflict with the city’s 6 p.m.

City Council meetings.

The new home construction that borders the north side of Mara Wuerth’s home on Birchwood Drive is noticeably higher in elevation than her own.

“It’s way too high,” Wuerth said.

“I’m pretty angry because of the stupidity [of the situation].”

Wuerth began to contact the city about the elevation before any concrete had even been poured at the site. That was around three weeks ago. And now, she said, the city has finally come out to see the problem but claims nothing can be done because there is no maximum height requirement for contractors to comply with.

Paul Fink, who lives on the other side of this new construction build, said he couldn’t believe it when he found out there wasn’t a regulation on elevation. From his backyard, he could see the head and shoulders of a contractor on the site above Fink’s privacy fence.

“It just doesn’t make sense,” Fink said. “You know, everything [else] in this town is regulated.”

Both Fink and Wuerth are worried that the home’s elevation will cause flooding in their yards, and they will get stuck with the bill to fix a problem they didn’t cause.

New construction builds are required to be a minimum of 12 inches above the crown of the road, Deputy Director of Stormwater Lynn Stevens said. There’s no maximum height restriction because builds may need different heights to manage stormwater runoff appropriately, Stevens said.

“There’s no maximum because each lot is different,” she said.

“Stormwater require[s] that all water from a home site must remain on that home site, and it must flow to the front swale.”

The 98 Birchwood Drive build is adhering to a stormwater mitigation plan it filed with the city before construction began, she said. Wuerth said the 98 Birchwood home is 3 feet higher than hers and Fink’s. Stevens said city staff members have measured the build and found the build to be 1.23 feet higher than 100 Birchwood and 1.09 feet higher than 96

Photo by Sierra Williams

Birchwood Drive residents are concerned that the elevation of a construction build will send stormwater runoff into their yards. “It just doesn’t make sense,” a neighbor said. “You know, everything [else] in this town is regulated.”

Birchwood.

Once construction is completed, the city will conduct a final inspection and survey to ensure the home is graded properly, she said.

“We do not allow home sites to drain on to vacant properties or other properties,” Stevens said. “So if a property is holding water in the back, it’s because of drainage allowed them to drain onto vacant properties.”

Stevens said fixing the drainage problems would be at the cost of residents on their own properties.

The problem is not unique to Birchwood Drive.

Palm Coast residents turned out in force at the Palm Coast City Council meeting on Nov. 7 to share their concerns about the elevated new builds with the City Council. Wuerth was among them.

“We’re finding out that there’s a huge lack of regulation in this city, as far as we’re concerned,” Wuerth told the council. “And we hope that you will address that.”

Palm Coast Vice Mayor Ed Danko went out to the site at Birchwood to

look at the home after he was contacted by the neighboring residents.

“It looks a lot worse in person,” Danko said.

In response to the abundant public comments on the issue, Stormwater Director Carl Cote was asked to explain the requirements for new builds.

Cote said developers have to show that the homes are graded properly so that water flows from the back to the front of the property into the swale system.

“Right now, those lots are just rough-graded,” he said. “The final grading will get done later.”

Danko asked Cote what that meant for water coming down the sides of the home.

“You would be OK living next to [a home] like that?” Danko said.

That question elicited an uproar of applause from the crowd and a rebuke from the mayor.

“Vice Mayor, that question is out of order,” Mayor David Alfin said.

As residents continued to talk over the council members, Alfin banged

his gavel in an attempt to silence the crowd. “I will ask you to quiet down or I will recess the room,” Alfin said.

Alfin said that each of the speakers’ individual properties will need its own solution. He asked the residents experiencing elevation problems to contact the city so that city staff can go out and survey.

Council member Theresa Carli Pontieri said some of the residents in the crowd had reached out to her as well, and she has asked city staff members to begin reviewing the city’s Land Development Code.

“I have asked to be updated on our staff to address this on a larger scale,” Pontieri said.

Danko told the Observer it’s obvious to him that the house is too high and is going to cause a problem. It’s not something he’d want to see next to his own home, he said.

“Water has to go somewhere,” he said. “And I don’t know where it’s going to go with the way this is laid out.”

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A rendering of the eco discovery center.

Image courtesy of Flagler County Tourism Development

The ‘bridge to the future’ SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

With the pedestrian bridge crossing State Road 100 complete, the county is now planning its next steps: creating a $13 million eco discovery center and a 1,000-acre park that would connect to the bridge’s southern entrance.

The eco discovery center would be a multi-purpose building focusing on environmental and ecological education about the habitats and wildlife of Flagler County and the region. The center would also serve as a connection point to the pedestrian bridge and the future Bulow Creek Headwaters Regional Park.

Flagler County Tourism Development Director Amy Lukasik presented a conceptual plan for the discovery center at an Oct. 19 Tourism Development Council. The future Bulow Creek Headwaters Regional Park is in the very early stages of planning, assistant county engineer Hamid Tabassian said.

The pedestrian bridge was a twoyear-long construction project that cost $12 million, largely paid for by federal and state grants. It was unveiled in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 19.

The bridge garnered skeptical and negative remarks from the public — with some even calling it the “bridge to nowhere,” referencing how it abruptly ends on the south side of S.R. 100 — but Tabassian said that once these two projects are complete, the bridge will make more sense. “[It’s] the ‘bridge to the future,’” Tabassian said. “This is going to be a great project for the county and for the region.”

ECO DISCOVERY CENTER TO DRIVE ECO-TOURISM

The eco discovery center is slated for a 23-acre empty lot on the west side of the bridge, along the south side of S.R. 100. The preliminary design for the lot includes two ponds, outdoor classrooms, seating areas, an observation tower and bike and kayak rental equipment.

Lukasik said the center will connect directly to the future park and the pedestrian bridge.

The building would function as an information hub, with interactive educational displays, a gift shop, a ticket sales counter for local events, and maps and guides to the local trails, parks and waterways, according to Lukasik’s presentation to the TDC. “The goal is to add additional revenue streams for local businesses,” Lukasik said.

She said the tourism department is also considering adding arts and culture-based shuttle tours around Flagler County.

The building would include office spaces for the county’s Tourism Development department and office and event spaces that would be available to rent, another source of potential revenue for the county, Lukasik said.

All of the revenue opportunities in the building would, at minimum, offset the cost to run the facility, she

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S.R. 100 Pedestrian bridge will connect to 1,000-acre park, ecotourism center.

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acres of land have been set aside for the eco discovery center, next to the pedestrian bridge on its southwest side.

1,000

acres of land, beginning at the south end of the Pedestrian Bridge, will form the Bulow Creek Headwaters Regional Park.

$1.5 million

has already been earmarked for the discovery center by the Tourism Development Council.

$13 million

the estimated total cost of the discovery center.

“[It’s] the ‘bridge to the future.’ ... This is going to be a great project for the county and for the region.”

HAMID TABASSIAN, assistant county engineer

said.

“The event space alone, we’re gonna kill it,” Lukasik said. “We’re gonna just kill it, kill it, kill it. I have no doubt.”

The facility is estimated to cost around $13 million, she said. The TDC has already earmarked $1.5 million, and funding for the center is among the county’s legislative requests to the state government.

Lukasik said the project combines education, conservation and economic initiatives important to the state and therefore will likely qualify for funding from a variety of sources.

The department is hoping that a lot of the money will come from the state, she said.

“All those initiatives that [are] important to the state — our facility is the perfect project to support those efforts,” she said.

She said a facility like this will be a strong ecotourism draw for the county.

“I call it the hook,” she said. “I look at ecotourism as ... an anchor tourism product.”

A 2022 study from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection showed that participation in outdoor recreation facilities has increased 26% since the pandemic.

Of the top 10 desired outdoor facilities, residents and tourists were found to want many of the same things: hiking and walking trails, beach access, parks, biking trails and access points for canoes and kayaks.

“This is what people want, especially after COVID,” Lukasik said.

“It’s going to be beautiful. ... And it’s going to be an asset here in the county that everyone is going to benefit from and enjoy.”

HAMID TABASSIAN, assistant county engineer

A rendering of the eco discovery center

“The outdoor recreation world really took off [after the pandemic].”

BULOW CREEK PARK WILL SPAN 1,000 ACRES

Between the discovery center and the Bulow Creek park, Lukasik said, the county should be able to provide some of the amenities the study found that people want the most.

“The hope is that the Bulow Park will open up water access as well to Bulow Creek,” she said. “This is all untouched [land], and it’s the first opportunity to open all that up to the public.”

The Bulow Creek Headwaters Regional Park project is still in the very early stages of planning, Tabassian said. County engineers are negotiating a contract with the design firm Kimley-Horn for the park’s planning and design phases.

That contract must be presented to and approved by the Flagler County Planning Board.

The planning and design phases are each likely to take a year and a half, he said. There’s a lot to consider.

“Typically these [projects] take quite a while,” he said. “It’s all in the visioning, if you may call it, phase.”

The cost of the park, he said, would depend on what amenities — how many miles of trails, how much of the trails would need to be elevated, educational features, water access points — would be added to the park, as well as the condition of the land itself.

In the summer of 2024, he said, the county will hold its first public meeting on the future park.

A large part of the planning process will include getting feedback from the community feedback through surveys and town hall-style meetings, Lukasik said.

“The event space alone, we’re gonna kill it. We’re gonna just kill it, kill it, kill it. I have no doubt.”

AMY LUKASIK, Tourism Development director

“It’s going to be a very community-wide process of asking the public, the residents … ‘What do you want for the park?’” she said.

Tabassian said the park would have trails throughout, some of them elevated as they pass through wetlands.

Both the north and the south end of the park would likely have their own trailheads.

The pedestrian bridge would connect the trails in the Bulow Creek park to the county’s Lehigh and Graham Swamp trails.

Tabassian said he has high hopes for the Bulow Creek park and believes that once the park and the tourism center are completed, the pedestrian bridge project will make much more sense to the public than it does now.

“It’s going to be beautiful,” he said. “And it’s going to be an asset here in the county that everyone is going to benefit from and enjoy. Not only the residents here, but our visitors, too.”

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Flagler rat bite case prompts dispute on records Volusia move may impact fuel farm fight Will Furry said the district should have redacted public records. Two district staff members said that would be illegal.

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

An article about a Flagler Schools investigation into an incident in which at least one student was bitten by a rat at Buddy Taylor Middle School’s agriscience farm has led to two School Board members questioning what should be released through public records requests.

A teacher was reprimanded because of the Sept. 6 incident, and the school’s agriculture program was shut down temporarily. The article, published on the FlaglerLive news site, included student statements that were part of the investigator’s report.

The news site obtained the report through a public records request. While the students’ names were redacted from the report, board member Will Furry said the students’ statements should never have been released.

Furry brought up the matter during old business at the School Board’s Nov. 7 workshop. Only three board members attended the workshop, with Sally Hunt and Colleen Conklin absent.

“This article upset a lot of parents,” Furry said. “They’re very upset handwritten statements by students were released along with the investigation.”

Board Attorney Kristy Gavin said the only witnesses to the incident were students and the statements were part of the report, word for word,

Photo by Brent Woronoff

Flagler County School Board member Will Furry questioned why student statements were not redacted from an investigation report.

with grammatical errors.

“The information actually caused emotional harm to one of the students,” Furry said.

He said that though the names were redacted, there were identifiers within the statements and the student who was harassed at the time by other students had to endure “a whole ’nother round of this.”

Gavin said there are very limited exceptions to public records requests in Florida.

Violation of the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) did not apply in this case, she said, because the statements are not part of a student’s record. She said everything relating to the investigation, other than the teacher’s statement, was based on information from students.

Board member Christy Chong asked, “Why should comments from students end up in a news article?”

Furry, who, along with Chong and Hunt, has been calling for the termination of Gavin’s contract, told Gavin, “If I was in your role, I would be in my rights to redact it, right?”

Gavin said she has to comply with Florida law.

“This isn’t my interpreta-

tion. This is how other school districts would go forward,” she said.

“I cannot believe that there is not a state statute we could have applied,” Furry said. “I’m not going to accept that state statute allowed this to happen. That could be a defense.

But I believe we could have redacted those statements.”

Bob Ouellete, the district’s chief Human Resources officer who was previously the district’s coordinator of professional standards, said the district has a procedure manual for internal investigations.

Parents are contacted and asked if the investigator can talk to their child. Parents can deny permission or, if they give consent, they can be present or listen by phone, Ouellette said.

But once the student makes a statement, it becomes public record.

“Unfortunately, everything we do is public record,” he said.

Furry read a letter sent to him by the student’s mother saying her son enjoyed the class and the teacher and the incident put him in a rough spot with his friends and caused him great anguish.

“This is the kind of stuff that can drive a child to suicide,” Chong said.

“We do have discretion to redact it,” Furry said. “If we’re wrong, they’ll challenge it. We’re going to protect the kids. What happened to this boy cannot happen again.”

Superintendent LaShakia Moore asked Furry if his question to district staff is, Could the statements be redacted and only a summary of findings be provided?

Furry said the district should prepare a form that parents would sign telling them that their child’s statements would be subject to public record.

Despite Ormond Beach’s objection, County Council votes to move forward with amending interlocal agreement.

JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

Though the city of Ormond Beach has stated it doesn’t want to include 874 Hull Road — the property where Belvedere Terminals seeks to construct a fuel farm — in its interlocal service boundary agreement with Volusia County, the Volusia County Council voted 5-2 on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to initiate the process to expand the agreement anyway.

“It’s a tool that is still available, and I think we should pass a resolution and let staff negotiate it,” Councilman David Santiago said. “The city can change it and we can change it and let it go back and forth as things develop.”

Santiago first suggested amending the county’s North U.S. 1 Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement with Ormond Beach, adopted in 2014, during a meeting on Oct. 17. The agreement established a municipal service area to encourage coordination in planning, services and boundary adjustments between the government bodies.

The agreement currently only includes properties on the northeast side of U.S. 1.

In a statement Friday, the city said that the county’s proposal to expand the ISBA to include the property at 874 Hull Road would bar the city from denying utilities and annexation.

“As previously stated, we believe there is no benefit to the citizens of Volusia County

for this property to be annexed and zoned within Ormond Beach because it would grant the developer utilities and rights that it does not now have,” the statement said.

The city is now trying to eliminate the I-2 “Heavy Industrial” zoning district from its code.

Councilman Troy Kent and Council Chair Jeff Brower voted against the resolution, saying moving forward with amending the ISBA could strain relations between the city and the county.

“I think keeping this on, we’re in a situation where we continue to incite negative feelings between the two government bodies, and that’s not my goal here,” Kent said.

He suggested amending the resolution to exclude the property at 874 Hull Road, saying that would communicate that the county is open to reviewing the ISBA, but doesn’t want to push the fuel farm issue onto Ormond, something some residents believe the county has been doing.

Brower agreed, adding that he believed the resolution to amend the ISBA to include 874 Hull Road would bog the county down.

“I want to keep the focus on how we can stop this,” Brower said. “The city of Ormond Beach has taken very aggressive action already to say, ‘We don’t want this here.’”

Santiago objected to Brower’s remarks, saying that the County Council has also taken aggressive action.

“This council has done a lot within the law to do what we can to (fight) this thing,” Santiago said.

In previous meetings, the County Council has discussed limitations due to Senate Bill 250, signed by the governor in June. However, as part of the ongoing special session by the Florida Legislature, amend-

ments to the bill could be made, including striking the language that bans local governments located within 100 miles of anywhere Hurricane Ian or Nicole made landfall from proposing or adopting “more restrictive or burdensome amendments to its comprehensive plan or land development regulations” before Oct. 1, 2024.

But, bill aside, the city states that, like the county, it is also restricted by the Bert J. Harris, Jr., Private Property Rights Protection Act, enacted in 1995 to protect the rights of private property owners from being “inordinately burdened,” according to the law.

Mayor Bill Partington said at the meeting that transferring the property to Ormond Beach’s jurisdiction through the ISBA would make it more burdensome.

“Belvedere has vested rights on that Volusia County property, no matter what you do with it, trying a gimmick like transferring it through an ISBA with Ormond Beach,” Partington said. “The clear plain language reading of SB 250 makes it obvious that you’re creating a much more burdensome process for Belvedere by doing a maneuver like trying to transfer it to Ormond Beach for us to annex, and so you’re still stuck with that liability, no matter what happens.”

County Councilman Jake Johansson said he believed including the property in the ISBA gives the city options to fight the fuel farm.

“It doesn’t restrict them in any way, and both county and city can walk away from Hull Road at the end of the day and no harm, no foul,” he said.

But if it’s ommitted and something happens where the ISBA would come in handy, he said, they would need to have this discussion again and occupy more staff time.

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Ormond Beach sends Tomoka Reserve developers back to Planning Board City commissioners hope developers will present a new plan with significantly fewer lots. Developers grow frustrated with process that has dragged for two years.

JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

The Ormond Beach City Commission is sending the developers of Tomoka Reserve, the proposed 272home subdivision development for the former Tomoka Oaks golf course, one step back down the review process.

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, the commissioners unanimously voted to return the development proposal to the city’s Planning Board in hopes that developers Carl Velie, Ray Barshay, Sheldon Rubin and Emily Rubin will submit a site plan with less density and one that better conforms to the existing Tomoka Oaks residential neighborhood. It was not a decision favored by the developer.

“Can they send us back to the Planning Board involuntarily, is the question?” Attorney Rob Merrell asked, interrupting commission discussion.

“Yes,” City Attorney Randy Hayes said.

“OK. Have at it,” Merrell said.

About 200 people attended the commission meeting at Calvary Christian Church, many of whom were wearing red shirts asking the commission to save the 147-acre golf course.

The development, which first held a neighborhood meeting two years ago, arrived at the City Commission with a unanimous recommendation of denial for a development order by the Planning Board and city staff due to concerns with density, traffic, incompatible lot widths with the existing Tomoka Oaks community, and the developers’ proposed planting plan for the 50-foot buffer.

City Commissioner Susan Persis — who represents Zone 3, the zone

in which the development is located — said she hoped a new application reviewed by the Planning Board would address these concerns, starting with a “substantial reduction of units.”

“This is a distinctive piece of property in a desirable location and we have only one chance to make a right decision,” Persis said.

‘TWO YEARS COMING’

The former golf course property has had a low density residential future land use for a long time, Merrell told the commission. When the developers bought the shuttered golf course in 2021, they did so with that understanding.

Some residents may have assumed the golf course would return one day.

Merrell said his clients took that into consideration when they began to consider how to develop the property.

“We said, ‘You know, in order to be respectful of the people that are around us that we know are surprised by this, we probably should come up with a custom plan that respects the neighbors,’” Merrell said. “And so we started this process and this dialogue with them voluntarily.”

Opting to apply for a Planned Residential Development zoning designation, he explained, meant the developer opened the door to negotiation with residents, a sign a good faith.

However, if the city rejects the development order application, the developer will pursue a development under an R-2 “Single-Family Low Density” zoning and get it without any justifiable legal objection, Merrell said. Merrell explained that the property had the R-2 designation in the past, before it was rezoned to a PRD in 2006 for a 122-unit townhome and condominium project in 30 acres of the golf course. This was never built due to the recession, so that development order expired.

Developing under an R-2 is an option referred to in past meetings by the Tomoka Oaks volunteer Homeowners Association’s lawyer Dennis Bayer as the “nuclear option.”

The developers’ latest site plan

of 272 homes with a density of 1.84 units per acre was a reduction from their previous proposal of 276 units with a density of 1.87 units per acre.

Two types of lots were included: 60-foot by 120-foot lots in the interior of the subdivision, and 80-foot by 125-foot lots along the perimeter of the property.

“This has been two years coming,” Merrell said. “And this is the first time that we’ve been able to be in a place where somebody could say, ‘Here’s what we want you to do, and we would support the project, if you did it.’ ... I’d really like to hear from you guys.”

The Tomoka Oaks HOA has been asking the developers to build 100-foot-wide lots on the property since the beginning.

“We have had extensive negotiations,” Bayer said. “Unfortunately, a lot of our proposals that have been ignored.” Issues regarding the buffer, density and traffic are still unresolved, he said.

The threat of developing under an R-2 zoning, which Merrell said would eliminate the 50-foot buffer and turn into a 6-foot buffer, put negotiations at a standstill, Bayer said. “‘You don’t like our bad project, now, from our perspective, we’ll make it even worse,’ is kind of how my clients saw it when it came up in our discussions,” Bayer said. “So instead of having conducted meaningful negotiations, we hit an impasse and that’s why the decision is ultimately going to be up to you.”

OPPOSITION REMAINS STRONG

A total of 26 people spoke at the commission meeting. Of those, 24 spoke against the development.

Tomoka Oaks resident Carolyn Davis, who continues to challenge whether the development of the golf course is legal because the property’s original covenant declared it to be used perpetually as a golf course, said that 18 years ago, when the 2006 development came before the commission, three attorneys — Hayes, Merrell and Mayor Bill Partington, who was a commissioner at the time — all agreed that the golf course

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“Here we go again, same piece of property, same three attorneys, same questions regarding the use of the land,” Davis said.

Jim Rose, Tomoka Oaks HOA golf course committee chair, said this has been a long process. The Planning Board dedicated 11 total hours in three hearings to this development.

“I was amazed by the degree of attention that they gave all the people and respect they gave people who came up and testified,” Rose said.

“And I want to thank the commission. We’ve met with all of you and you’ve given an opportunity for the citizens of Tomoka Oaks to tell their fears and their concerns, and we appreciate that too.”

Residents of neighboring subdivision The Trails were also present at the commission meeting, with traffic being a top concern as they feared residents leaving Tomoka Oaks may use their neighborhood streets to access Granada Boulevard rather than go out through Tomoka Oaks Boulevard to Nova Road, particularly during an emergency.

“The developers say they will make sure there are emergency exits from the proposed development,” resident Darla Widnall said. “It doesn’t matter. All roads lead to The Trails.”

Two people spoke in favor of the project, one of whom was Tyler Travis. He said that, while he respected the views of the Tomoka Oaks residents about keeping the golf course as is, he is generally in favor of new development.

“I also don’t understand why if the residents see this golf course as so important, see it as a viable business, that they didn’t purchase it themselves a few years ago for the price that the developers bought it for,” Travis said. “... I think we’d all agree that 150 acres in the middle of Ormond Beach is a priceless piece of property.”

ONE CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT

Persis said she has yet to hear from one resident of Tomoka Oaks who is in favor of the development. She also cited the fact the Planning Board

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and city staff didn’t recommend the project. The plan before the commission, she said, is one that she could not support.

Her fellow commissioners agreed.

“The entrance reminds me of the U.S. 1/I-95 corridor,” Commissioner Travis Sargent said. “It’s outdated. It has serious safety issues.”

Commissioner Lori Tolland, who lived in Tomoka Oaks when she first moved to Ormond Beach in 1989 and whose father taught her older children how to golf on the course, said she was familiar with the property and the concerns raised by citizens.

“The former golf course is nestled within Tomoka Oaks community,” Tolland said. “It’s extremely special and unique. It should not be considered a simple infill project, protecting urban sprawl, but rather a new development project that will have a lasting impact in our community.”

She mentioned the covenant of keeping the golf course forever, as well as the Tomoka Oaks residents who have researched the issue thoroughly to voice their opposition.

“Just because [developers] have the right to develop the property does not make this proposal in front of us acceptable,” Tolland said. “It simply is not compatible or a good fit for this very special and unique property.”

Commissioner Harold Briley echoed sentiments by Planning Board members at their last hearing, including that the reduction of four lots was not a significant change and that the development was too important an issue to make a decision on quickly.

“I think there’s a potential that we could come up with a lot better of a project that I think is much more acceptable to everyone,” Briley said.

Partington said the proposed development was too dense and had too many unaddressed traffic concerns. By remanding it back to the Planning Board, he said he believed those issues could be addressed.

“We’ve got one chance to get this right,” Partington said. “And so taking a little extra time doesn’t bother me one bit.”

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The manager and an employee told police that the man approached several employees, asking if they would let him use their hot spot Wi-Fi so that he could pay his electric bill using a mobile payment app, according to a police report. The employees all told him no.

But when he approached an employee at the photography counter and heard the same answer, the man said he would “go home and get his gun to rob the place so he can have money for his light bill,” the police report stated.

Though the man was captured in surveillance footage, the image didn’t clearly show his face. The employees requested extra patrols while they remained open.

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DOWN THE DRAIN 5:51 p.m. — first block of Old Kings Road, Palm Coast Tampering with evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia. A Palm Coast man was arrested after he tried to dump evidence of drug possession down a fast-food restaurant’s toilet.

The man was in a Chevrolet Tahoe that caught the eye of Sheriff’s Office deputies because it was blocking the entrance to a gas station, according to his arrest report.

Deputies followed the Tahoe as it left the gas station and pulled into a fast food restaurant on Old Kings Road.

There, the Tahoe parked in the restaurant’s drive-thru line, blocking other cars while the man got out of the truck and went inside to the restroom, the report said.

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When business owners complained to the suspect about the noise, he threw cups of liquid and cigarette butts at them, the report said.

Deputies responded to complaints about the suspect at 3:33 p.m., but, despite warnings, he continued to DJ for the next six hours. The apartment owner canceled the rental contract and shut down the apartment’s power.

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Bible kept at Flagler Schools BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Bible will remain in Flagler County school libraries.

Palm Coast resident Bob Gordon challenged the Bible’s availability in Flagler Schools’ media centers in June. He claimed the Bible is not appropriate for school libraries because of passages that reference “rape, incest, prostitution, bestiality, etc.”

Flagler Schools Superintendent LaShakia Moore sent an email to Gordon on Oct. 30, telling him, “It is determined that the Bible is appropriate for inclusion in our media centers. There will be no further reviews of this objection.”

She added that the Bible is not only available in media centers but is an approved resource in some courses.

Gordon had appealed a district review rejecting his challenge. In an email to the Observer, Gordon said that after a conversation with Moore, he “expected more clarity as to exactly why the Bible was being held to a higher standard.”

A parent who disagrees with a school board decision on a challenge may request a special magistrate who would hear the objection and recommend a resolution to the Board of Education.

But Gordon, who is not a parent of a local student, said, “It appears that I am precluded from any additional appeals to the state Special Magistrate since only a ‘parent’ is entitled to do that, even though a county resident can challenge a book.”

CRIME REPORT Coach charged in dispute over costumes What started out as Halloween costume day on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Palm Coast Little League ended with calls to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the FCSO filing a misdemeanor assault charge against an assistant coach.

That coach was also removed from the league, the president of the PCLL said.

According to an FCSO report filed on Oct. 30, the coaches of one of the teams at the Indian Trails Sports Complex dressed up as coaches from the movie “The Bad News Bears.” The coaches held candy cigarettes and cans of Liquid Death water.

Parents from the other team complained that the costumes were inappropriate.

The head coach from the team apologized to the other team’s coaches and fans, but an assistant coach from the other team became irate and aggressively approached one of the coaches who had dressed up while yelling at him and saying he would “knock the smile” off his face.

Staff on the fields tried to deescalate the situation. The assistant coach who became aggressive said “silver Ford Edge,” as if he wanted the coach to meet him at his car.

Shortly after he was asked to leave, the assistant coach yelled, “West Virginia boy, I’ll be at my car, I got a 40 under my seat.”

A deputy spoke to the assistant coach at his car. The assistant coach consented to having his car searched, and no firearm was found, according to an initial case report filed from the Sports Complex on Oct. 28.

According to the Oct. 30 report, multiple parents heard the assistant coach’s com-

ment about having “a 40” under his seat, leading to calls to law enforcement. The deputy who filed the second report interviewed the coach who had been threatened.

Because the assistant coach placed the other coach “in fear for his life and safety” and threatened to knock the smile off the coach’s face, the deputy said, a charge of misdemeanor assault would be filed with the State Attorney’s Office.

Tiffany Schmidt, the president of the Palm Coast Little League, said in an email to the Observer that “one of our coaches made a threat to another coach that forced us to call the Sheriff’s Department to intervene.” She said the PCLL board met on Oct. 29 “to discuss the matter, and that coach has been removed from the league.”

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by FHP trooper arrested A Palm Coast woman who was shot by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper on Oct. 25 has been released from the hospital and arrested on an outstanding violation of probation warrant.

Jaquelin Faye Blank was booked into the Volusia County Jail on Nov. 2. Blank is facing three counts of aggravated battery on a police officer, aggravated fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, felony criminal mischief, resisting with violence and driving without a valid license, according to a press release from the FHP. The shooting occurred after Blank allegedly fled from a traffic stop. The FHP trooper pursued her, and she pulled into a dead end at 16th Road and Ocean Crest Drive, according to a previous press

release.

When the trooper got out of his agency vehicle, the woman drove her Acura toward the trooper, who fired into the car, hitting her. The trooper shot into the vehicle in an “attempt to immobilize the deadly threat,” according to the press release.

Neither the trooper nor Blank’s passenger were injured.

The FHP is still investigating, and additional charges are being reviewed, according to the press release. The FHP is also conducting an internal investigation into the use of force, per agency policy.

Detectives seek victims of sexual assault suspect Detectives are seeking to identify additional victims of sexual assault suspect Pelfrene St Fort, 25.

St Fort, who lived in Orlando, would tell 13-16-yearold girls that he was 17 or 18, lead them to believe that they were dating, then force them into sex acts, according to a news release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Detectives have identified at least two victims in Flagler County, one victim in Orange County and one victim in Osceola County.

St Fort was arrested by Flagler County deputies in March 2023 after fleeing from a traffic stop.

Deputies believe he was on the way to the home of an underage girl.

St Fort has been charged with Lewd or Lascivious Battery by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and also faces charges in other counties.

Anyone with information or who may be a victim of St Fort is asked to contact Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Detective Kathryn Gordon at KGordon@FlaglerSheriff.com.

BRIEFS Palm Coast’s Darryl Boyer runs for House seat Palm Coast resident Darryl Boyer, a Republican Party member, is running for the Florida State House of Representatives District 19 seat.

The District 19 seat — currently held by Rep. Paul Renner, who is term-limited — covers Flagler County and eastern St. Johns County.

Boyer recently graduated from Florida State University with a master’s degree in applied American politics and policy, according to a press release from the Boyer campaign.

“I’m running for the Florida State House of Representatives to be a voice for my hometown,” Boyer said. “I’m proud to call District 19 my home, and I’m excited to take this next step in serving our community.”

Boyer has served as secretary for the Flagler GOP since 2022 and worked on the campaign for Florida State Senator Corey Simon, who was elected to District 3 in the Panhandle in 2022.

Cheryl Massaro, chair of the Flagler County School Board, and State District 29 Rep. Webster Barnaby have both endorsed Boyer, according to the press release.

Boyer’s priorities for the district include education, infrastructure, diversifying the economy and promoting economic growth that benefits all residents, according to the press release.

“I’m committed to working with all stakeholders to find solutions that work for everyone in our community,” Boyer said. “As a state representative, I will always put the needs of Floridians first and serve to protect our Godgiven rights.”

Forest Service honors Volusia firefighters The U.S. Forest Service has honored Volusia County Fire Rescue for a decadelong partnership that has advanced firefighting skills and preparedness across the nation.

The Forest Service celebrated this alliance during a joint training event held Oct. 23-27, underscoring the role of Fire Rescue’s cutting-edge facility in training firefighters from various agencies, according to a news release.

“This facility is beautiful and hosts a structure fire school here for Daytona State College,” USFS Lead Instructor Alan Kirby said, according to the news release. “They have multiple classrooms adjacent to woodlands, convenient for indoor workshops and outdoor exercises for a balanced learning environment.”

During the weeklong training exercise, firefighters engaged in tabletop exercises and were introduced to hands-on demonstrations of new equipment and simulated scenarios.

“This accolade is a testament to the dedication and excellence of Volusia County,” Battalion Chief Scott Smoak said, according to the news release. “Having a state-ofthe-art facility where firefighters nationwide come to hone their skills underscores the top-tier training our own firefighters undergo to safeguard our community.”

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Arts Foundation unveils Turtle No. 21, ‘Renny’ BIZ BUZZ

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The Palm Coast Arts Foundation unveiled its final turtle sculpture — Turtle No. 21, titled “Renny” — on the public art Turtle Trail on Thursday, Nov. 2.

The turtle sculpture is the last installed under the leadership of PCAF, which is dissolving, likely by the end of the year.

“The community’s interest in the Turtle Trail public art speaks volumes about the support of the arts in Flagler County,” PCAF Executive

YOUR TOWN ‘GREAT PUMPKIN COMPOST EVENT’ GIVES PUMPKINS TO RANCH Palm Coast hosted its inaugural Great Pumpkin Compost Event on Nov. 1, collecting 52 pumpkins and diverting 392 pounds of waste from landfills.

The city partnered with Barton Beef Cattle Ranch, and the collected pumpkins will feed livestock and create compost, according to a news release from the city of Palm Coast.

The collaboration aims to harness the pumpkins’ nutrients — such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — to benefit the soil and promote new plant growth.

Chick-fil-A awarded the first 50 residents who dropped off their pumpkins with vouchers for Chickfil-A sandwiches.

“I want to thank Barton Beef Cattle Ranch and Chick-fil-A for their partnership during this event,” said Maeven Rogers, Palm Coast’s chief sustainability and resiliency officer.

“The event’s success is a testament to the power of community action.

Together, we’ve diverted 392 pounds of waste from landfills, and the collected pumpkins will now nurture both livestock and local agriculture

Director Nancy Crouch said at the turtle sculpture’s unveiling event.

The Turtle Trail will continue under Crouch’s direction as she transitions to a role as co-chair of the Flagler County Cultural Council.

(Discover all the public art turtles on the Turtle Trail at flaglerartsandculture.org.)

Renny, painted by artists Lisa Fisher and Nancy Zedar, pays tribute to French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Intracoastal Bank sponsored the project in honor of the bank’s 15th anniversary, and the turtle sculpture was installed in front of the bank office at 1290 Palm Coast Parkway NW. “Collaborating on this Renoirinspired project offered us brushstrokes of joy and color in our artistic journey. We studied the art of this master, and created this piece representing Palm Coast, and feel

it honors his style,” the artists said, according to a press release from PCAF. Crouch remarked on the recent fire at the Flagler Playhouse building and urged attendees to take the Flagler County Culture Council’s community survey.

“We know from sheer determination and virtue that with all our collective help and support, the Playhouse will rise from the ashes stronger and better than before,” she said. “Having said that, you — the people of Flagler County – what is it you want? How do you see arts, culture, and history shaping our community? Tell us – this survey is important to guide the Flagler County Cultural Council in achieving the initiatives that you want.”

The survey deadline is Nov. 10.

“We want to hear from everyone,” Crouch said.

by creating nutrient-rich compost.

I urge everyone to remain engaged and watch for future opportunities to collaborate with the city. Together, let’s continue working towards a city on the rise, one that thrives in a greener, more sustainable future.”

QUILT GUILD INSTALLS BOARD, DONATES BAGS TO GUARDIAN AD LITEM

Memory Makers Quilt Guild installed new board members on Nov. 1 and donated duffle bags to the Guardian Ad Litem program.

The board members are Barbara Hall (president), Barbara Kipnis(vice president), Pat Waters and Nancy Sexton (co-chairman of programs), Mary Nouvertne (treasurer), and Carol Hewett (secretary).

The guild presented the 57 large duffle bags to Guardian Ad Litem representative Sarah Carrigan.

They will be given to children who are being removed from their homes, so the children have a place to put their clothes, toys and personal items.

Memory Makers Quilt Guild is a not-for-profit organization. Guild members sew and donate quilts and other items.

The guild donates to Guardian Ad Litem, Habitat for Humanity, Dress a Girl in Africa, Project Linus’ blanket charity, Meals-on-Wheels, nursing homes and women’s shelters.

The guild also teaches a monthly

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Barbara Hall, president of Memory Makers Quilt Guild, presents duffle bags to Sarah Carrigan of Guardian Ad Litem.

4-H sewing group and sponsors two sessions of 4-H Sewing Camp in the summer.

If you are a charity organization and would like to be considered for quilt donations, please let the guild know. The guild has a Facebook page.

Memory Makers Quilt Guild meets at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at 150 Sawgrass Road in Bunnell, in the University of Florida IFAS Extension building.

Meetings consist of a program, a short business meeting, a showand-tell and a light snack. Everyone is welcome. All levels of sewers are encouraged to join.

In addition to inpatient rehabilitation, the two organizations have partnered to bring outpatient rehabilitation services through six locations and have added pediatric rehabilitation on the east and west sides of Volusia County.

“The Halifax Health and Brooks Rehabilitation partnership has been extremely well trusted by the residents of Volusia County, and true to the Halifax Health mission, these locations are another example of providing access to the highest level of care right here at home,” said Jeff Feasel, president and CEO of Halifax Health.

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TO-DO DUDES PLEDGES $15 FOR GOOGLE REVIEWS The To-Do Dudes LLC, which helps people in Flagler County and Ormond Beach with household chores and projects on their to-do lists, is pledging a $15 donation to the Flagler County Education Foundation for each customer who leaves a Google review, whether it is good or bad, during National Education Week, Nov. 13-17.

Since the beginning of the year, the To-Do Dudes has been donating $5 to the Education Foundation for each Google review the company receives.

“This has created a great opportunity for three reasons,” said Erik Libby, the To-Do Dudes’ founder and CEO. “First, the Flagler Education Foundation receives $5, going directly back to students in our area. Second, this has helped the To-Do Dudes continue to expand our reach showing good reviews. Third, customers feel that they are a part of supporting their local community with no cost to them.”

The To-Dudes administrative team and field workers are made up of mostly high school and college students and recent graduates who are looking to develop personally and professionally, Libby said.

He said they selected the Ed Foundation as their partnered nonprofit “because we feel they embody the same goal of helping grow and develop the next generation of leaders.”

BROOKS REHABILITATION MARKS 10 YEARS Halifax Health Brooks Rehabilitation celebrated 10 years of service on Thursday, Oct. 19, at its inpatient facility in Daytona Beach.

Over the last 10 years, the rehabilitation unit has served more than 7,900 patients with strokes, cancer, neurological and orthopedic diagnoses, according to a press release. The unit’s care plan calls for three hours of physical therapy a day.

AMERICAN AIRLINES RESTORES SERVICE FROM DAYTONA TO DC

American Airlines will begin twiceweekly nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Daytona Beach International Airport, starting Feb. 17, 2024, through May 5, 2024.

The flights will depart DAB on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:53 a.m. and arrive in D.C. at 1:59 p.m. American introduced nonstop DC flights in the spring of 2022 and resumed the seasonal flights for Saturdays in December of 2022 and the spring of 2023.

“We are thrilled that American Airlines is resuming the D.C. flights, and with two flights a week,” said Joanne Magley, airport manager of air service, marketing, and customer experience.

“The D.C. region is the second largest origin and destination market for DAB passengers, and currently they are getting there via a connecting flight.

Now, our residents and visitors will be able to get to or from D.C. on a direct flight, making traveling out of DAB an even easier traveling experience.”

American also offers multiple daily nonstop flights to and from Charlotte, North Carolina, and seasonal service to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Dallas, Texas.

HALIFAX HEALTH TO HOST ‘STATE OF DIABETES’ EVENT

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Halifax Health – Lohman Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology has organized several initiatives and events. The keystone event will be the State of Diabetes community event and expo.

This free event will be hosted in partnership with the American Diabetes Association from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Ocean Center.

The event, according to a press release, will cover topics such as GLP-1 treatments, eye care, heart care and tips for managing your diabetes, and will include complimentary coffee and lunch.

“Diabetes Awareness Month is an amazing opportunity to not only directly engage with our community, but also an opportunity to share essential education about diabetes and promote a healthier lifestyle,” said John Guthrie, vice president of corporate communications for Halifax Health.

Visit diabetes.org/stateofdiabetesfl.

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Ormond’s Bill Fletcher strives to raise $100,000 for Shave for the Brave The money raised will benefit Live Like Cameron, a Palm Coastbased nonprofit.

MICHELE MEYERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Ormond Beach resident Bill Fletcher has a goal: raise $100,000 for nonprofit Live Like Cameron through his fourth annual beard shaving fundraising event, Shave for the Brave, on Sunday, Dec. 10.

Fletcher, who owns Fletcher’s Irish Pub in Ormond Beach and Fletcher’s Irish Pub and Brewery in Holly Hill, launched this year’s event with a kickoff party on Sept. 24, followed by a fundraiser featuring the Black Sheep Ceílí Band on Sept. 29.

Shave for the Brave raised $18,000 in 2020, $56,000 in 2021 and $77,000 in 2022.

“Other than we have some great events, it’s a great cause,” Fletcher said. “We are trying to hit a monumental goal. This is not ‘no shave November’ — this is something specific that is for children’s cancer and

focusing on Live Like Cameron, which is a story about a great, local family.”

Melissa and Dan Fulling started Live Like Cameron in memory of their son Cameron after he died of brain cancer on April 6, 2017. Fletcher was diagnosed with abdominal cancer in 2019. He joined the battle against the disease after his cancer went into remission.

Fletcher will not be shaving this year after his recent healthy checkup.

“I’m growing my beard for two years because, as of last week, I got my green light from my four-year cancer remission, so that’s great news,” he said. “My goal is five years of the event and five years remission.

I’ll have a two-year beard.”

This year, Fletcher scheduled five events before the main fundraiser.

New to the lineup was the Jeep Meetup held on Oct. 7 at the Holly Hill location, where 70 jeeps filled the parking lot. Shave for the Brave sponsor Jeep Beach donated an entry for one of the raffles. The event raised $2,000.

For the fourth year, Shave for the Brave Pub Crawl and Poker Run participants registered and paid $25 at Fletcher’s Ormond Beach location then made their way to the first stop

— the World’s Most Famous Brewery in Daytona Beach. They then convoyed to Froggy’s Saloon, Main Street Station, Riverside Johnny’s, Beaches, Riptides Raw Bar and Grill, and Charlie Horse Restaurant, then returned to Fletcher’s. The holder of the highest hand won 50% of the proceeds, with the remainder going to Live Like Cameron, which is based in Palm Coast.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fletcher hosts a car show in Holly Hill every Tuesday to reinvigorate the shows in Holly Hill and brand his new brewery. He decided to continue that by scheduling a Shave for the Brave car show on Sunday, Nov. 19.

“I’m a car guy,” he said. “I come from a family of mechanics. I have a ’72 Bronco and an ’89 Cobra. That’s where this originates from. I just bought my childhood station wagon — a Country Squire with wood panels.”

The Christmas Ugly Sweater Bike and Bar Crawl scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 3, is one of the new events.

Riders are encouraged to wear ugly Christmas sweaters and decorate their bicycles before peddling to the

Ormond Beach establishments. OB Sports Corner Bar and Grill, Pirana Grille, The Grind, Ormond Garage, Outback Steakhouse and Jimmy Hulas are mapped out for the event.

Fletcher and his wife, Jeanine, have added a 20-minute stationary bike ride to the end of their workouts to prepare for the bike and bar crawl.

“If you don’t prepare for going over the bridge, it is rough,” he said, joking. “I’m telling you, next day is like, ‘What the hell happened?’ Take Monday off.”

When Fletcher started the event four years ago, his goal was to raise $100,000 at the fifth event. Shave for the Brave may be aiming for that goal a year earlier now, but Fletcher said he also knows many are experiencing a difficult year. He has had sponsors drop out or reduce contributions.

“In my opinion, with the market we are in and the economy, if we can do baseline $77,000 or increase anything, it’s great,” he said.

THE BREWERY

Brewmaster Robre Shash joined Bill Fletcher’s team three months ago after managing two Sanford establishments. He has designed seven

beverages for the taps at Fletcher’s Pub and Brewery in Holly Hill — five beers, one seltzer and a root beer.

They were launched Oct. 10.

“He took the bull by the horns and is just killing it,” Fletcher said.

On tap are a sour beer, an Irish red, an Irish stout, an IPA, an English brown, a strawberry seltzer and root beer. Patrons can buy a flight of four drinks of their choice.

Shash has crafted a Harvest Fest beer for the holidays, along with two different Christmas brews named Naughty and Nice — a Belgium double and a Belgium quad. He brewed an extra large batch so they will be tasted this year, aged until next year and served after their flavor profiles have changed.

Friday the 13th will also be on tap next year. It is the brewery’s first imperial pumpkin beer. The Pumpkin Flight will sell for $20 and the Fletcher Flight sells for $14. Patrons have been asked to give their feedback about the flights. All seven beverages are averaging 4.6.

“Robre’s extremely passionate, and that’s what sold me,” Fletcher said. “He’s not a even a diamond in the rough, he’s the diamond.”

Flagler County seeks to invoke state law to head off lawsuit from Ormond The county will consider invoking the Governmental Conflict Resolution Act and entering mediation.

JONATHAN SIMMONS MANAGING EDITOR

Ormond Beach has sued Flagler County, but the county government hopes it can still avoid litigation by invoking a state law intended to help keep local governments from suing each other.

Ormond opted to file suit against Flagler County and Hunter’s Ridge

developer U.S. Capital Alliance on Oct. 27, alleging that the developer violated the Hunter’s Ridge development agreement by granting Flagler County a roadway easement through Ormond Beach land that was supposed to be set aside for conservation. The city is also planning to deny utility service to new homes on the Flagler County side of Hunter’s Ridge. The development crosses the Flagler-Volusia county line.

On Oct. 25, just two days before deciding to sue, Ormond had proposed a 60-day timeframe for the parties to find a solution, so the lawsuit caught Flagler County by surprise, Flagler County Deputy

Attorney Sean Moylan said.

But there might be a way to avoid going to court, he told county commissioners at a Nov. 6 commission meeting.

Florida has a law called the Governmental Conflict Resolution Act. “In Florida, the Legislature doesn’t want governments suing each other, because the taxpayers ended up paying on both sides,” he said. “... The city [of Ormond Beach] is required to go through the procedures of this act before filing the lawsuit, and they did not do that. The only way around the procedures is if they were to find an immediate threat to health, safety and welfare or their legal inter-

ests and to make that finding on the record, which they did not do.”

Ormond’s lawsuit alleges that the city “has suffered and continues to suffer irreparable harm” due to the developer’s alleged violations of the development order.

Moylan asked commissioners to agree to consider a resolution to invoke the Conflict Resolution Act during their next meeting.

“The resolution would be the first step that triggers the act,” he said.

The county would send the city a letter by certified mail and file a motion in court informing Ormond that the county had filed the resolution. The court would then enter

an order abating court proceedings until the requirements of the act are met, Moylan said.

Meetings would be scheduled between the county manager and the city manager, and the two sides would enter mediation proceedings that would be open to the public.

“It could potentially end up leading to a joint meeting of this county commission and the Ormond Beach City Council,” he said. “And if all of that fails, then we would resort back to litigating, but obviously, we hope to avoid that. We think this is entirely avoidable.”

Commissioners agreed to consider the resolution.

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A man who was issued two traffic citations after he flipped off a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Aug. 8 has had his day in court, with both tickets dismissed by the judge.

FCSO Master Deputy Kyle Gaddie issued two citations —

Flagler talks settlement with Captain’s BBQ Representatives of both parties have tentatively agreed to a settlement that could end the lawsuit.

SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

The Flagler County Commission discussed a tentative settlement for its lawsuit with Captain’s Bait, Tackle & BBQ in a closed-door meeting Nov. 6 and is expected to take action during a future meeting.

Representatives of Flagler County and Captain’s reached a potential settlement agreement during a mandatory mediation on Oct. 27. The commission heard and debated the settlement details in a closed-door meeting on Nov. 6, with only the commissioners, county attorneys and administrators and a court

reporter in attendance.

Florida Statutes allow for closed-door, executive session meetings to discuss pending litigation involving the county.

A trial was scheduled for February 2024, but Civil Circuit Judge Christopher France on June 29 ordered both parties to attempt another round of mediation.

The restaurant has leased the building at 5862 N. Oceanshore Blvd. from Flagler County since 2011. From 2015 through 2018, the original complaint Captain’s BBQ filed states that the building had multiple “structural deficiencies ... beyond normal wear and tear, and not caused by a lack of maintenance or repair.”

In November 2018, the County Commission voted to approve an amended lease agreement allowing the owners of Captain’s BBQ to build a new building, at the cost of

the restaurant owner, according to court documents.

The decision triggered an outcry from Flagler County residents and weeks after the original vote approving the new lease, new county commissioners were sworn in, and the commission voted 4-0 to reconsider the lease.

The restaurant owners filed the lawsuit against Flagler County in June 2019, citing a breach of the amended lease agreement with the county.

The complaint alleges the building at 5862 N. Oceanshore Blvd. is in disrepair and that the county’s actions since approving the amended lease in November 2018 violated the terms of the lease.

While county commissioners consider the settlement and until the final settlement documents are prepared, both parties have jointly filed a 60-day stay in legal proceedings, according to court documents.

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The Ormond Beach Arts District wants to bring more public art to the downtown.

On Oct. 25, the district’s board approved an application for 11 traffic signal and streetlight cabinet box wraps within the downtown depicting works by local artists. The wraps must be approved by the Florida Department of Transportation and the Ormond Beach City Commission, but the board is happy that the initiative — which began three years ago — is finally moving forward.

“We are really fortunate in that our (city) planning department is supportive of public art,” said Becky Parker, executive director of Ormond MainStreet and president of the Ormond Beach Arts District Board. “It really is a joint project with the city. ... I think the majority of the commissioners that we’ve spoken with are also supportive of public art as well.”

Nine Ormond Beach artists have donated their art for the wraps, to be placed on select cabinet boxes on both sides of East and West Granada Boulevard from North Orchard Street to A1A. The artists — Lee Dunkle, Gregory Grant, Scott Hiestand, Karlene McConnell, Barbara Perrotti, Sang Roberson, Antoinette Slick, Akiko Sugiyama and Margaret Schnebly Hodge — use mediums from photography to paper collage and ceramics.

They have all been on board for the past three years, said Julia Truilo, a member of the Ormond Beach Arts District Board who is a leading force in the public arts initiative. One of the first things the board had to accomplish before this project was helping the city create a public art ordinance, which passed in 2021.

When the board envisioned the project, the idea was to honor the Ormond Beach “master” artists, Truilo said.

“One of the things about the arts in Ormond Beach is that there are tons of professional artists living in Ormond Beach ... but at least when we started out, there were very few places for them to show their work,” Truilo said.

The “masters” have all lived in Ormond for 25 years or longer, are working professional artists and have their art displayed nationwide.

The cabinet wraps last about three years, so the board’s goal is to renew the project on that timeframe with fresh art.

Truilo said she looks at the project this way: People walk the downtown at least once or twice a week and after a while, you stop “seeing it.”

“The idea of having public art, transient art ... is to allow your eyes to be refreshed by something new, to give you an opportunity to see work that you might otherwise never see,” she said.

The initiative also aims to promote walking in the downtown, inviting the public to look at the art up close.

“I’m really thankful to the artists who have held on with me this long and who are giving their work to the city,” Truilo said.

Parker said that she hopes the project helps open more doors to be creative about public art in the downtown.

The board’s next focus, she said, is to expand the downtown mural program.

“We all travel to other places and other downtowns and other parts of the world and other parts of Florida where we see things that we love and we can glean ideas from that,” Parker said. “I think that, to me, these types of projects are sort of ‘all hands on deck’ and the community should be a part of these processes.”

Center in Flagler County on Oct. 30. Totten dismissed both citations levied against Gray.

Gray has already uploaded a video of the dismissal to his YouTube account. In Gray’s video, Gray’s attorney, Eric Friday, said Gaddie attempted to use Gray’s own video of the incident to prove Gaddie’s case.

Gray’s video includes an audio recording of Gaddie’s testimony, referencing Gray’s YouTube video of the incident.

“Before I even finished,” Friday said in Gray’s video, “the judge said she didn’t need to hear anymore.”

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one for following too closely and one for impeding traffic in the left lane — to St. Augustine resident Jeff Gray, who calls himself a civil rights investigator and First Amendment auditor. Gray, a retired truck driver, regularly posts about his interactions with law enforcement on his YouTube account, HonorYourOath Civil Rights Investigations.

Gray said the citations were retaliatory because he’d flipped Deputy Gaddie the middle finger as Gray passed the FCSO agency vehicle on Interstate 95.

The case was overseen by Judge Andrea Totten at the Kim C. Hammond Justice

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Question from Flagler for Better Governance (Facebook account): When can we expect better traffic light cycles in Palm Coast?

Seems the rapid development wouldn’t be as big of a problem if our lights were better at moving traffic along.

Thank you for sharing your concerns about traffic light cycles in Palm Coast, Flagler for Better Governance. I completely understand how efficient traffic flow is crucial, especially with the ongoing development in our city.

I’d like to add that our city’s traffic management team has made significant improvements to our traffic signal operation over the past few years, with more enhancements in the pipeline. These timing adjustments aim to keep traffic flowing smoothly and reduce congestion.

However, we understand that sometimes timing changes alone may not suffice. That’s why we have various plans in the works, such as

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the reconstruction of six intersections on Belle Terre Parkway, widening Old Kings Road from Kings Way to Frontier Boulevard, and adding intersection improvements to the entire Whiteview corridor.

Additionally, FDOT will be implementing a construction project on Moody Boulevard, including sidewalk enhancements and improved intersections.

Our city’s traffic team is constantly working within budget constraints to enhance your driving experience, making it safer and more enjoyable.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable in this ongoing process, so please don’t hesitate to report specific concerns through Palm Coast Connect (palmcoast.gov/connect), and we’ll do our best to ensure that our city’s traffic lights serve our community efficiently. Thank you for playing an active role in making

Question from Jeffrey Hanyon: I would like to know when the city is going to curb the use of electric bikes on city sidewalks.

There are signs [stating] motor vehicles prohibited, but the use of electric vehicles is increasing.

Mr. Hanyon, I do appreciate your concern and interest in the use of electric bikes on city sidewalks here in Palm Coast. It’s great to see our community members actively engaged in these matters, and safety is always our top priority.

I want to provide you with some information regarding the use of electric bicycles in Florida, as it might shed some light on the situation. Under Florida Statute 316.20655, it is stated that “an electric bicycle or an operator of an electric bicycle shall be afforded all the rights and privileges, and be subject to all of the duties, of a bicycle or the operator of a bicycle, including s. 316.2065. An electric bicycle is a vehicle to the same extent as a bicycle.”

This means that, according to state law, electric bikes are considered bicycles and can be used on the sidewalks and in bike lanes where regular bicycles are allowed. However, this also implies that municipalities, like Palm Coast, have the

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authority to create ordinances and regulations that govern the use of electric bikes on sidewalks and other public spaces.

Currently, the city is working with the River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization and the Florida Department of Transportation to seek their recommendations and input on the use of electric bikes on Palm Coast trails. This collaborative approach ensures that any decisions made are wellinformed and consider the safety and convenience of all residents.

While electric bikes are growing in popularity, it’s crucial to strike a balance that allows for their use while also ensuring the safety and comfort of pedestrians on sidewalks. The ongoing discussions and cooperation with relevant organizations will help determine the best course of action for our community.

Thank you for bringing up this important topic, and your input is valued in the ongoing efforts to make our city a safe and accessible place for all residents.

The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this article are solely that of the author in his personal capacity and do not necessarily represent the opinions or the views of the city of Palm Coast or the Palm Coast City Council.

MY VIEW

School Board’s attempt to fire attorney undermines district A potential termination without a clear explanation raises concerns about job security of every district staff member.

ELISABETH DIAS PRESIDENT, FLAGLER COUNTY EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

The recent actions of the school board to terminate Kristy Gavin, the School Board attorney, have sparked serious concerns and questions regarding justice, fiscal responsibility, and transparency, and it is our duty to shed light on these pressing issues from the lens of the teachers’ union.

The School Board’s recent actions pose a serious threat to the rights and well-being of our members, as well as the financial stability of our

school district.

Ms. Gavin has served our school district for 17 years with commendable performance evaluations.

The potential termination without apparent just cause raises fundamental concerns about the contractual rights and job security of all school district employees.

The lack of a clear explanation for such a significant action undermines every contract in place, setting a dangerous precedent for termination without just cause or due process.

The board’s agreement to consider transitioning Ms. Gavin into a district attorney position prior to termination within 60 days, if she was hired for the new position by the superintendent, was shadowed by a member of the board who stated that they would not approve such a transition.

It is essential for all board

Hometownie Hero

On fatherhood (and basketball) A night at the b’ball courts proves that Mike Cavaliere is, in fact, a parenting legend.

MIKE CAVALIERE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

What a bloodbath.

The score was 29-2, first quarter, and the gap was only widening. In sports, there are professionals, then all-stars, then Hall of Famers ... then, at the very tippy-top of the pyramid, there’s the 12-year-old Imagine School at Town Center boys’ basketball team.

And tonight, they were putting on a clinic.

“There’s another bucket,” I told my dad, amidst the parade of layups.

“You can tell they’re wellcoached,” he countered.

“Not afraid to pass, either,” I said.

“A real team effort.”

“See that pick?” I slapped my knee. “These guys are on fire!”

It’s important to note here that

my dad and I don’t like basketball.

We don’t know basketball. But when you’re at a game — and we’ve been to a ton of them together, from him showing up to coach my little league baseball squads, to him showing up today — you make an effort. Lean on lingo. “The pumpfake, the pass, the breakaway!”

This is what fandom is all about: bonding over a shared enthusiasm for a game that means nothing. Faking it in unison. It’s about angrily standing up again for the wave because you don’t want to be the only grouch in your section not standing up for the wave. (Spoiler alert: I am that grouch.)

“OK, Charlotte’s team is up,” I said, after Imagine School’s merciless evisceration was complete.

Next, Buddy Taylor Middle School would play Buddy Taylor Middle School in a high-drama scrimmage for the ages. Shirts vs. inside-outshirts. Winner take all — sorry, I meant winner take “ball” ... back to storage, because absolutely nothing was at stake here.

Except for Charlotte’s entire sense of self-worth, of course.

“If you don’t shatter the backboard glass on a dunk tonight,” I

members to possess a foundational understanding of the governing principles of due process.

This knowledge is crucial for informed decision-making and ensuring the integrity of the board’s actions. Unfortunately, it appears that some board members may be driven by personal agendas and emotions rather than abiding by the procedures in place that safeguard us all.

Equally troubling is the financial impact of this decision on our already strained resources.

In pursuing termination that many deem wrongful, the board assumes the financial exposure to hefty lawsuits, reflecting a gross misallocation of taxpayer funds that should be dedicated to enhancing educational experiences for our students.

This is not only unjustifiable but also disheartening for educators

and support staff facing substandard wages.

The demand for transparency is not an affront to the School Board but a collective call for accountability.

It is a reminder that, as a community, we entrust the education and well-being of our children to the decisions made by the school board. The decisions made today have far-reaching consequences on the future of our students and our educational institutions.

The strength of our community lies in its collective voice. It is time for our community — teachers, support staff, parents, and concerned citizens alike — to stand united in the demand for transparency and an unwavering commitment to the principles that define the integrity of our educational system, principles that the union holds in the highest regard.

told my 11-year-old stepdaughter, who’d only shot her first-ever hoop last month, before the game, “you’re sleeping outside.”

Don’t believe the lies: Parenting is E-A-S-Y easy.

Charlotte ran up and down court and touched the ball once in a “game” (that feels like a strong word) that ended 6-4. I gave her a hug afterward then took an unreasonable amount of joy in embarrassing her in front of her teammates.

“You went hard in the paint, kid!”

I said.

“Stahhhp....”

“I saw you blocking shots, wagging your finger in people’s faces like Dikembe Mutombo.”

She turned red. “… Huh?” On our way home, I stopped to get her allergy meds. Later in the week, I’d bring her for a flu shot, she’d get scared and rest her head on my shoulder, then play it off by saying she’s cold. Last week, I sat with her at bassoon lessons, then I annihilated her in Scrabble — you know, to teach her a valuable lesson in humility (and because if you have a Z, and an opportunity to use that Z on a Triple Word Score, you’d be “crazy” not to let the points “ooze” down the scorecard).

These are the actions of a father, I thought, picking through all the pesky little biological associations to that word, as I put the car in Reverse.

Being a stepparent is an oddly intellectual role — one you choose to step into like a suit that’s too big for you at first. Then one day you

look down to see the sleeves exactly where they should be on your wrists. Remember when the fabric used to flap past your fingers? Not anymore.

Strip “step” away from “father,” though, and it’s a label I’ve held loosely: a job title I’m halfembarrassed to say out loud, as if I hadn’t earned it yet. Fatherhood has always been a fact for me, not a feeling. It’s this mental game we play, Char and me and stepfamily everywhere, never speaking about the rules or roles but showing up anyway in full-body paint, ready to fake it in unison.

Then Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” came on the radio and, as I banged out the drum solo hard on the steering wheel — as required

by Dad Rock Social Contract, Sec. 12, Clause A — Charlotte groaned at how “cringe” I was from the backseat.

That’s when I wondered if maybe Phil was right. Maybe I was starting to feel it, too: in the air between a parent and his child on their way home at night.

Oh, lord.

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK

James Randall Stapleford  Branch of military: U.S. Navy  Dates of service: 1972-2003  Rank/occupation: Captain/Naval Aviator  Hometown: Broomall, Pennsylvania James Randall (Randy) Stapleford trained as a naval aviator in the Reserve Officer Training Corps. Entering active duty, he was designated to fly the S-3A Viking as an air anti-submarine pilot. He earned his “Wings of Gold” with 13 years of sea duty, 7,000 flight hours and over 1,000 aircraft carrier-arrested landings. He commanded an aviation squadron, served as nuclear advisor to the commander in chief, was assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency as the naval attaché and attaché for air to the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada, served as director of the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, and was commanding officer and professor of naval sciences at Carnegie Mellon University. After retiring, Stapleford worked for the U.S. Department of State Antiterrorism Assistance program as the country coordinator for Iraq, and, later, for the Republic of the Philippines. He left the State Department to join the staff of Congressman Jason Altmire in Pennsylvania.

Stapleford and his wife, Rhonda, of 42 years, relocated to Palm Coast in 2013, and he joined the staff of thenCongressman Ron DeSantis as his military and veterans affairs outreach coordinator. Stapleford now performs those duties on the staff of Rep. Michael Waltz. He is also an integral member of the Flagler County Veterans Advisory Council and was lauded

by Gov. DeSantis for his role in helping bring to fruition the St. Augustine Veterans Affairs Community Bases Outpatient Health Career facility. In 2021, Stapleford was appointed by DeSantis to the Florida Inland Navigation District Board of Commissioners. He is a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, Vietnam Veterans of America, and a member of the American Legion and Military Officers Association of America, Chapter 41, Flagler County.

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Quilters donate 120 quilts to veterans Quilters by the Sea began making patriotic quilts in March.

JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

The Quilters by the Sea donated 120 quilts for veterans at the Emery L. Bennett Veterans’ Nursing Home on Monday, Nov. 6.

It was an effort the 22-member group of local quilters began in March. The Quilters by the Sea meet every Friday at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church at 600 S. Nova Road in Ormond Beach to sew quilts for charity.

Thanks to two other local guilds — Racing Fingers Quilt Guild and Friends of Jack — the quilters were able to exceed their goal of providing a lap-size quilt for each of the veterans at the nursing home.

“It’s a good feeling,” said Edna Sambrook, president of the Quilters by the Sea. “And

I think the best thing is when we pick a person or group of persons that deliver the quilts, they actually see the people that they’re giving them to.”

It was Vice President Patti Paige’s idea to donate quilts to veterans this year. She was happily surprised that the quilters were able to meet their goal.

“I didn’t think we were going to do it,” Paige said.

“One-hundred-and-twenty is a lot.”

They were blessed that other quilters in the area pitched in to make patriotic quilts, she added. All of the quilts delivered to veterans featured the colors red, white and blue.

The Quilters by the Sea has been active since around 1999. Sophie Bastan, 93, is the group’s oldest member and one of “the original girls.”

So was Paige.

Bastan said the group was founded thanks to a woman named Susan Greenberg who moved to the area and wanted

to join a quilting group but was unable to find one in her neighborhood.

“I’ve learned a lot about quilting, with all the girls that I met through quilting with the different quilting groups,” Bastan said.

Sambrook joined the group in 2012 after her husband died.

She wanted to give back to the community, she said.

Fellowship is also a big part of the group.

“Socializing is a very big thing, and we all enjoy talking to everybody,” Sambrook said. “Everybody’s working on something different. A lot of the ladies will bring in their own quilts to do, whatever they’re working on, as well as working on charity quilts.”

To learn more about the quilters or to join the group, drop by their meetings on Friday at Prince of Peace. The group meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Prince of Peace office building.

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Quilters by the Sea members Julie Zawislak, Ruth Mielke, Edna Sambrook, Leslie Shimmer, Mary lou Wright, Patti Paige and Sophie Bastan (sitting) present some of the quilts donated to the Emery L. Bennett Veterans’ Nursing Home.

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Council cuts Cascades units by half YOUR TOWN The developer wanted SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

In a rare win for public opinion, the Cascades development on Seminole Woods Boulevard will be limited to its originally planned 416 singlefamily residences.

At the Nov. 7 City Council meeting, the council voted 3-1 — with Vice Mayor Ed Danko dissenting — to cap the number of residential units at 416 and 4-0 to change the zoning request to only single-family and preservation, removing the possibility of apartments on the property. Council member Nick Klufas was absent from the meeting.

It ultimately took three votes. Initially, council member Theresa Carli Pontieri motioned to deny the application — which died with a tied 2-2 vote, with Pontieri and council member Cathy Heighter voting for denial.

Danko motioned to continue the issue to a future meeting, and his motion did not receive a second. Finally, Pontieri moved to approve the application, but with the cap of 416 units instead of 850.

The 375-acre Cascades development — located on the west side of Seminole Woods, across from a neighborhood of single-family homes — was annexed into Palm Coast from Flagler County on Aug. 15.

Because the land came from the county, the developer was required to change the land use designations and zoning from their county government designations and zoning to city of Palm Coast designa-

850

residential units were originally proposed by the developer of the Cascades development.

416

residential units were approved by the county government in 2005, then again by the Palm Coast City Council on Nov. 7.

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people are expected to move to the 416 approved units. The proposed 850 units would have brought an estimated 2,000 people.

tions and zoning.

Before the land was annexed, in 2005, the county approved a development agreement that would allow 416 units spread over 696 acres. More than 350 acres in the development are environmentally sensitive land and were transferred to the county as part of the agreement.

Now, annexed to Palm Coast, the land includes an additional parcel, for a total of 375 acres, and the applicant wanted the city to allow a maximum of 850 units. The City Council voted on Sept. 19 to approve the requests in two 4-1 votes, with Pontieri dissenting.

Pontieri said that the city’s infrastructure could not afford for the council to keep approving development requests like the Cascades development.

“We’re already doing something that we didn’t anticipate by annexing that property,” she said. “And now we want to double it.”

Mayor David Alfin sug-

gested the agenda item on Cascades be continued to a future meeting to give the developer more time to speak with residents about potential concessions.

Pontieri pulled no punches, candidly saying that Alfin’s suggestion seemed like an attempt to delay the vote until Klufas — who, she said, was likely to vote to approve the request — was in attendance.

The vote to keep the allotted land use to the 416 residences originally approved by the county carried over to the vote on the 375 acres’ zoning.

The developer had originally planned for apartment buildings along the Seminole Woods side of the property.

Because of the limitations now placed on the property, attorney Michael Chiumento, representing the applicant, asked the council to alter the zoning request to remove the multifamily sections and make the entire property preservation land and single-family homes only.

“So the entire project would be [single-family homes] and preservation,” Chiumento said.

The limited number of residential units and limiting the type of residences to single-family homes — entirely removing the proposed apartments that many residents were concerned about — was what the crowd of residents in attendance had requested from the start.

The request was met with positive comments from the public and expressions of gratitude to the council and the developer.

“Thank you. You restored my faith in our city government,” resident Renee Newton said. “Thank you from the bottom my heart.”

ED FOUNDATION, BEAVER TOYOTA AWARD $70,000 The Flagler County Education Foundation visited 44 classrooms in 11 Flagler County schools and distributed $70,000 in grants — all in one week in October.

The classroom teachers were recipients of the Surprise Beaver Toyota Teacher Grants Delivery Day. Each school in the county received grants, including, for the first time, the county’s charter school — Imagine School at Town Center — which received four grants.

The Beaver Toyota Teacher Grants Program matches funds distributed by the Florida Consortium of Education Foundations to provide teachers with funding for supplies, activities and projects that are not included in their school budgets.

According to a survey of public school teachers by the U.S. Department of Education, 94% spent an average of $478 of their own money on school supplies during the 2014-15 school year.

Flagler Palm Coast High School, which received three classroom grants, posted

OFFICER HONORED FOR RESCUING SWIMMERS Flagler Beach Police Officer Dylan Coffman has been awarded the Flagler Beach Police Department Medal of Merit for rescuing two people caught in a rip current in September.

Mayor Suzie Johnston and Flagler Beach Police Deputy Chief Lance Blanchette presented the medal to Coffman Coffman at an Oct. 26 Flagler Beach City Commission.

On Sept. 19, Coffman was driving along State Road A1A near Tortugas Florida Kitchen & Bar at approximately 5:43 p.m. when he heard a dispatch call about two swimmers in distress near his location.

Coffman grabbed his department-issued “rescue can,” leaped over the boardwalk and dove into action.

“You never hesitated,” Blanchette said. “Your focus was that only of public safety first, and you did so with little to no regard for your own personal safety.”

Photo courtesy of Flagler Beach City Manager Penny Overstreet

Flagler Beach Police Officer Dylan Coffman was awarded the FBPD Medal of Merit at an Oct. 26 Flagler Beach City Commission meeting.

Coffman’s actions helped save the lives of two people who were caught in a potentially deadly rip current, Blanchette said.

“You went above and beyond the call of duty,” Blanchette said. “Your selfless act … is a testament to your dedication to public safety.”

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Flagler Palm Coast High School Fire Academy teacher Lt. Drew Hardesty holds up a check for $6,800 from the Flagler County Education Foundation on Surprise Beaver Toyota Teacher Grants Delivery Day.

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Palm Coast to approve plans for 850 units.

The City Council will only allow 416.

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YOUR NEIGHBORS Col. Lloyd Freckleton at the Remembering Heroes festival

LLOYD FRECKLETON — U.S. ARMY

Photos by Sierra Williams

City Council member Cathy Heighter (right) thanks U.S. Air Force veteran Adolphus Evans Jr. (left) for his service with a hand made quilt.

‘I wouldn’t trade it for anything’ Flagler County veterans reflect on their service.

SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Flagler County will celebrate its veterans on Veterans Day with a blended ceremony and a parade.

This will be the first Flagler County Veterans Day Parade held in decades, according to the Flagler County website. The parade will begin with a Veterans’ Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Nov. 11 at the Coquina City Hall in Bunnell, where the Flagler County Veteran of the Year award recipient will be announced.

Flagler County has a population of 126,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and of that 126,000, roughly 12% — 10,750 — are veterans.

On Sunday, Oct. 29, Palm Coast’s Remembering Heroes event — cofounded by City Council member Cathy Heighter and Carol Pryor— honored a few of the county’s local heroes, including veterans and military service members who died in the line of duty.

Below are several of the veterans recognized by Remembering Heroes on Oct. 29.

ADOLPHUS “AJ” EVANS JR. — U.S. AIR FORCE

Adolphus “AJ” Evans Jr. said he entered the U.S. Air Force in part for his education.

“I felt like that would help my family,” he said.

Going into the academy ensured his parents did not have to pay for

his education, he said, and he didn’t mind the commitment to service because he was familiar with the Air Force through his father, Adolphus Evans Sr., who served a 26-year career in the branch.

In 1976, as a 17-year-old high school graduate from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Evans was one of 1,800 applicants accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy. Of those accepted in his class, he said, 73 were black, and only 46 of the 73 graduated — himself included.

After graduating with his degree in operations research in 1981, Evans began his five-year commitment in the Air Force as a scientific analyst in Denver, Colorado.

After finishing his commitment, Evans said, he went into business with his mother, Alma Evans, creating a for-profit corporate training firm and a nonprofit for underprivileged kids in Pittsburgh.

Evans later joined the Department of Housing and Urban Development, where he worked for 30 years until he retired in 2020 and moved to Palm Coast with his wife, Starlene.

Since moving to Palm Coast, Evans has become involved with the NAACP’s Flagler County branch, 5147-B. Because of his military background, he said, he was asked to chair the branch’s new Veterans Affairs Committee.

Evans said working with the NAACP is his guiding light right now.

“My particular charge is using my veteran experience to conduct … positive activities within the Flagler County community in order to effect positive change,” he said.

City Council member Cathy Heighter gives veteran Larry White a quilt in honor of his military service.

LARRY WHITE — U.S. AIR FORCE

Larry White enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1959 at the age of 17. He needed permission from his parents to enlist, since he was under the age of 18.

White served four years in the Air Force. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, where he learned to speak and write Japanese. White finished his four years in 1963 at the age of 21 and later attended college at Ohio State University.

“I regret getting out when I did,” he said.

From there, White said, he went to work with North American Aviation until his job was transferred to St. Louis. He then became a salesman and entrepreneur.

He married his second wife, Nikki, in the summer of 1979. In the mid1990s, the two of them went sailing around the Bahamas for nine years

until they decided to make their home in Palm Coast in 2005.

Now Nikki and Larry White are known in Flagler County for the nonprofit they co-founded in 2014, The American Flag Project. Nikki White said the project stemmed from their desire to support America instead of increasingly polarized political parties.

White said that as a veteran himself, he can understand what other veterans have gone through.

Nikki White said the benefits offered to veterans — health care and educational opportunities in particular — are amazing, despite the great risks of service.

“The piece in the middle of that is that you’re supporting your country,” Nikki White said. “This country is so unique that we need to support it.”

Flagler Beach resident and Lloyd Freckleton served a 40-year career in the U.S. Army, first as an enlisted soldier and later as an officer in the Army Reserve. He retired as a colonel in 2008.

Freckleton, born in Jamaica, was drafted into the Army in July 1968 at the age of 19. Freckleton completed his basic training in Fort Gordon, Georgia and his advanced training in Fort Leavenworth, Missouri, and was sent to Vietnam from July 1969 to July 1970.

When he returned from Vietnam, Freckleton said, the anti-war sentiment kept him from re-enlisting, though he remained in the Army Reserve.

He spent 21 years in New York, becoming the warden of the New York City Department of Corrections. While he worked there, Freckleton said, he went to the Army Officer Candidate School and received his commission.

He served in the reserves’ military police in New York until he was activated for Desert Storm for seven months, from 1990 to 1991. After he returned from Desert Storm, Freckleton retired from New York corrections in 1992.

Choosing to move to Flagler County, Freckleton applied for and received a commander position for a military police battalion in the First Army Reserve Command, headquartered in Atlanta.

Freckleton said his battalion was sent to Haiti from 1994 through 1995. When they returned, he said, he was asked to return to active duty.

For three and a half years, he said, he traveled on active duty through countries in Africa and the Middle East. Freckleton was promoted to colonel in 2000 and retired from the Army in 2008. He now lives in Flagler Beach with his wife, Deborah.

Even though he has had recent health issues — including battling male breast cancer and a recent triple-bypass surgery — Freckleton serves on the board of the Daytona State College.

Freckleton said he wouldn’t change anything about his military career.

“I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” he said. “I’ve enjoyed my time in the Army. I’m not going to say it was all roses, but it was good to me, and I hope I was good to the Army.”

DAV commander flew helicopters in Vietnam, served in Sinai Peninsula Retired Army Lt. Col. Bill May will be the guest speaker at the Flagler County Veterans Day ceremony.

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Retired Army Lt. Col. Bill May has been looking over Veterans Day speeches online.

“They’re all boring,” he said.

May, who will be the guest speaker at Flagler County’s Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, promises his speech won’t be boring.

“I’ve had to speak on Veterans Day before. I’ll have a little bit of history in it with maybe a different slant, and then I’ll add a little bit about the (Disabled American Veterans) chapter here,” he said.

May has been the commander of the Flagler County Jim Booe DAV Chapter 86 in Palm Coast since 2021.

“We do a great deal of work and effort here to help our veterans,” he said.

The Flagler chapter has 700 members in a county with roughly 13,000 veterans, May said.

They share three Ford vans with the VA that they use to drive veterans to their VA appointments in Gainesville, Orlando, Daytona Beach or Ormond Beach or locally to their medical appointments, he said.

They have service officers who help veterans with disabilities file their paperwork. May has 14 people signed up to become service officers.

“I’ve been on a campaign to get people to do this for us,” he said.

They also meet with veterans in their homes and provide any help they need.

May was born on a Naval base. His father was a Navy man. In 1966, at the age of 21, he enlisted in the Army to be an infantryman. But after completing Airborne School, he was sent to Officer Candidate School and then Rotary Wing Flight School, where he became a helicopter pilot, serving in Vietnam in the 101st Airborne Division.

“I flew almost every day and I got shot at almost every day, but that was the nature of the beast,” he said. “It was enjoyable. If I hadn’t been mar-

ried, I would have stayed for another tour or two.”

He found out in later years that it was also traumatic.

“We flew Hueys. We were an assault helicopter company. This made me a troop lift company, but we had resupply missions,” May said.

“I lost a number of guys that were in my unit. I lost a roommate that I had gone through flight school with. He had been over there about a month, and he was killed. I still stay in touch with all my crew chiefs and door gunners. They come to our reunions every year.”

May was an infantry company commander at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where Colin Powell was his brigade commander. May did a tour in Korea, got his master’s degree at the Army’s Command and General Staff College and did a final overseas tour in 1983-84 in the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt.

“I was the operations officer for the peacekeeping forces, which was an interesting time,” he said. “I got shot at a couple times over there, but it was just harassment fire more than anything else.”

His final assignment was at the

Photo by Brent Woronoff

Retired Army Lt. Col. Bill May has been the Flagler County Disabled American Veterans commander since 2021.

Naval Air Engineering Center in Lakehurst, New Jersey, where he was the commander of the Army’s Airborne Electronics Research Activity.

“That was where the Hindenburg crashed, and I lived right across the street in a big brick house,” May said.

“I looked out every morning and saw the little marker where that balloon went down.”

May served in the Army for 22 years. He was awarded the Legion

of Merit and the Bronze Star along with “a bunch of Air medals and a whole bunch of meritorious service medals.”

After retiring from the Army, he sold flight simulators and helicopters all over the world. He and his wife, Edie, moved to Palm Coast in 2001. He sold real estate here until December 2021. A fishing club friend talked him into volunteering at the DAV. “He asked me what did I think about the VA, and did I have any medical disabilities? I told him absolutely not. I was an infantry officer and a paratrooper and a helicopter pilot. We don’t get sick, we don’t get hurt. Well, I was wrong. I have some PTSD. It’s from seeing friends get hurt. I’m not a guy that panics or anything like that. I’m over-protective and over-vigilant. That’s what the doctors tell me.”

Less than a year after becoming a volunteer, he became the Flagler County DAV commander.

Bill and Edie will celebrate their 56th anniversary next month. They have one son, a daughter-in-law and four grandchildren who all live in Palm Coast.

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FRIDAY, NOV. 10

NAACP VETERAN MEET AND GREET When: 12-2:30 p.m.

Where: African American Cultural Society Hall, 4422 N. U.S. 1, Palm Coast Details: The Flagler County NAACP invites veterans to a meet-andgreet. The event aims to reach out to various veterans, including those who participated in significant conflicts and wars, service-disabled veterans, and dedicated career military personnel. Call 386-447-7030.

THURSDAY, NOV. 9

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION AND LUNCHEON When: 12-2 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Senior Center, at 351 Andrews St., Ormond Beach Details: Celebrate Veterans Day with the city of Ormond Beach. Veterans may attend for free and guest tickets cost $7. Reserve tickets in person until Nov. 6 at the Leisure Services Office at 399 N. U.S. 1. The office is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday.

HALIFAX GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING AND PROGRAM When: 1:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Library auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Miles Meyer will present “Navigating the Past: Uncovering Your Ancestral Journey through Ship Manifests and Immigration Records.” Discover how to use historical ship manifests, passenger lists and immigration records to unlock the stories of your ancestors. Guest registration is free.

VETERANS RESOURCE FAIR When: 2-7 p.m.

Where: Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast Details: The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a resource fair.

Community partners include the Wounded Warrior Project, VFW Post 8696 and Guitars for Vets. Call 386446-6763.

‘THE MOLECULAR ANATOMY OF ANIMAL BODY PLANS’ When: 7 p.m.

Where: UF Whitney Laboratory Lohman Auditorium, 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine Details: Attend the latest Evening at Whitney Lecture Series at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, titled “The Molecular Anatomy

‘CLASSICS AND A SALUTE TO VETERANS’ When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: St. James Episcopal Church, 44 S. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach Details: The Seipp/Sheets trumpet and organ duo from Washington, D.C. is presenting a free multimedia concert featuring music by Vivaldi, Handel, Mussorgsky and Gershwin.

The concert will pay tribute to veterans. Sheets is a retired ceremonial organist for Arlington National Cemetery. Seipp is retired trumpeter from The United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own.”

SATURDAY, NOV. 11

HOLIDAY BAZAAR When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Tomoka United Methodist Church,1000 Old Tomoka Road, Ormond Beach Details: Tomoka United Methodist Church is hosting a Holiday Bazaar featuring a selection of fall, Christmas and year-round crafts, gifts, jewelry and books. There will also be a themed gift basket raffle.

A homemade lunch will be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and bake sale items will be available. Free admission.

FREE HAIRCUTS FOR VETERANS When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Sports Clips, 1474 W. Granada Blvd., Suite 485, Ormond Beach Details: Sports Clips is giving free haircuts to veterans and active duty service members on Veterans Day. VETERANS DAY PARADE When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Starting at Bunnell Coquina City Hall, 604 E. Moody Blvd. Suite 6, and continuing east until the Flagler County Government Services Building at 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell Details: The city of Bunnell, Flagler County, city of Palm Coast, city of Flagler Beach, town of Marineland and town of Beverly Beach will host their annual Veterans Day Parade, featuring U.S. Congressman Michael Waltz as the grand marshal. Visit flaglerveteransdayparade.com.

OMAM’S VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: The Ormond Memorial Art Museum will host its annual Veterans Day tribute, featuring music by the Daytona Beach Choral Society and speeches by Cmdr. Anita Williams and Cmdr. John Higgins. The program will conclude with an art display from Hope4Veterans. Free and open to the public. Park at The Casements or at St. James Episco-

pal Church.

FLAGLER BEACH VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION When: 2 p.m.

Where: Veterans Park, 101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach Details: Head out to Flagler Beach’s Veterans Day celebration at Veterans Park to honor our veterans.

SUNDAY, NOV. 12

PALM COAST FALL ARTS FESTIVAL When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast Details: Presented by the city of Palm Coast and Flagler County Cultural Council, this festival will have art, music, food and fun. See regional artists and crafters showcase their wares.

MONDAY, NOV. 13

FLAGLER YOUTH ORCHESTRA’S FALL CONCERT When: 7 p.m.

Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100 Palm Coast Details: See the Flagler Youth Orchestra, composed of over 200 students, perform its fall concert.

Tickets cost $10 for adults; $4 for students. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

TUESDAY, NOV. 14

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

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: The city of Ormond Beach Department of Leisure Services is hosting a storytime for ages 4 and under at The Casements’ north lawn.

There will be a free craft activity and snack. To RSVP, call 386-676-3216.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15

FALL BIRD WALKS WITH JOAN TAGUE When: 8 a.m.

Where: Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave., Ormond Beach Details: Join Master Naturalist Joan Tague, of Halifax River Audubon, for a casual bird walk along the trails of Central Park. Bring water. Walking shoes and sunscreen recommended.

THURSDAY, NOV. 16

‘ALL THINGS CHRISTMAS’ SALE When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 to Saturday, Nov. 18 Where: Santa Maria del Mar Church Parish Hall, 915 N. Central Ave., Flagler Beach Details: The Nearly New Thrift Store will hold its sixth annual “All Things Christmas” sale, with proceeds going to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Santa Maria del Mar Conference, with charitable activities to benefit Flagler County. There will be Christmas trees, Christmas lights, wreaths, ornaments, jewelry and more.

FLAGLER TIGER BAY CLUB NOVEMBER LUNCHEON When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Hammock Dunes Club, 30 Ave. Royale, Palm Coast Details: The Flagler Tiger Bay Club is hosting Scenic America President Mark Falzone for its November luncheon meeting. Falzone will speak about how Scenic America is helping shape legislation and impact policymakers at the state and federal levels. Event costs $35 for members; $40 for guests. Advanced registration required.

Visit Flaglertigerbayclub. com.

ORMOND BEACH AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING When: 7 p.m.

Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Join the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club for its monthly meeting. Check-in and social visiting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The meeting will focus on getting ready to vote under the new election laws and how to meet democratic neighbors. There will be updates on local, state and national issues and effective ways to respond to those to support American democratic values. Like-minded nonmembers are welcome to attend as guests.

Visit ormondbeachdems.org.

CELEBRATE AMERICA’S VETERANS When: 5-10 p.m.

Where: VFW Hall, 47 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast Details: Attend this musical tribute to America’s veterans, by the Bel Canto Singers. Tickets cost $45 and include dinner and dancing. For tickets, call Peggy Wald at 631-848-4047 or Lourdes Planas at 787-362-7312.

FRIDAY, NOV. 17

NATIONAL GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOW When: 12-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 Where: Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church, 101 Pine Lakes Parkway, Palm Coast Details: The Garden Club is hosting a National Garden Club SmallStandard Flower Show aimed at educating and stimulating interest in horticulture and floral design. Free and open to the public. Visit gardenclubatpalmcoast.org.

ALMOST ABBA When: 7 p.m.

Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100 Palm Coast Details: Almost ABBA recreates the magic and nostalgia of ABBA in a costumed, choreographed and interactive audience experience. The show will feature hits from “Mamma Mia.” Tickets start at $54. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

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TANGER OUTLETS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY When: 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach, 1100 Cornerstone Blvd., Daytona Beach Details: Kick off the holiday season at this annual tree lighting ceremony presented by Halifax Health. There will be a live “snow” fall, giveaways, kids craft stations, musical entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus.

SATURDAY, NOV. 18

HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach, 1100 Cornerstone Blvd., Daytona Beach Details: Peruse this market, sponsored by For the Love of Shopping.

There will be crafters, vendors, local artisans and free photos with Santa.

14TH ANNUAL RIVERFEST SEAFOOD FESTIVAL When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19 Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Attend this free two-day community celebration of seafood, activities, live music and more.

There will be a free kids’ fishing clinic and pole giveaway, boat rides and paddle boarding. Visit ormondbeachmainstreet.com.

‘GENEALOGY IN THE LIBRARY’ When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: The Halifax Genealogical Society is hosting a free one-onone research assistance program for anyone interested in researching family history. The volunteers convene in Meeting Room 3 in the library. To register, contact halifaxgensociety@gmail.com.

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

Playtime offered for children, with adult supervision. Call 386- 2552588.

‘THE CHOSEN’ When: 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, through the end of November Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach Details: “The Chosen,” a TV series on the life of Jesus, will be aired at Central Baptist Church every Thursday, beginning with Season 1.

Free admission. Discussion and light refreshments will follow the showings. Call 386-255-2588.

EXERCISES FOR THE MATURING BODY When: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast Details: Attend upbeat classes presented by Synergy Senior Fitness and taught by Senior Fitness Specialist Artie Gardella. Visit Synergyseniorfitness.com.

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

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Locals hike Palm Coast’s first Gammon Ruck Relay The route took participants to each Palm Coast fire station before looping back to Fire Station 21.

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Locals hiked the city of Palm Coast’s first Gammon Ruck Relay on Nov. 4, taking a 28-mile route that visited every local fire station and began and ended at Fire Station 21.

Teams covered seven distance legs, carrying weight in backpacks. Participants had the option to do the whole course or share the distance with team members.

The event, with no winners or losers, was about team effort, according to a news release from the city government.

Locals prepare to begin the Gammon Ruck Relay.

It honored Palm Coast Fire Fighter-Paramedic Brant Gammon, who died of brain cancer in November 2022. The ruck relay began with an 8 a.m. ceremony in his honor at Heroes Memorial Park.

“Brant joined the fire service in 2018 after a full career in the IT sector,” said Lieutenant Patrick Juliano, Palm Coast firefighter and president of the local International Association of Fire Fighters chapter. “His story is that you can achieve your dreams regardless of age. It was his life legacy to give back to his community. The Gammon family is a story of service to others; his wife, Josie, is a

Photo courtesy of the city of Palm Coast

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office dispatch supervisor, and his son Grant serves in the United States Army.

We’re proud to be able to honor him in this way.”

Each relay finisher received a patch and challenge coin.

Donations and sponsorships will create a scholarship in Gammon’s name to support adults entering the fire service as a second career.

The Palm Coast Benevolent Fire Fighters Fund under the direction of the local IAFF chapter will administer the scholarship.

Palm Coast firefighters participate in a ceremony honoring the late Palm Coast Firefighter Brant Gammon.

Patrick Juliano, Palm Coast firefighter and president of the local International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) chapter

Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin speaks at a ceremony before the Gammon Ruck Relay.

Gammon Ruck Relay participants

Locals recite the pledge before the Gammon Ruck Relay.

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‘Not over yet’ Final regular-season home game was emotional for Matanzas High seniors.

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With his team ahead 33-0 against Winter Springs on Friday, Nov. 3, Matanzas football coach Matt Forrest took his seniors out of the game one by one. Each senior received an ovation as he walked to the sideline and hugged his teammates and coaches.

The Pirates defeated the Bears 33-0 on senior night to improve to 7-3. They received the seventh seed in the Class 3S, Region 1 playoffs and will travel to No. 2 Tallahassee Lincoln (8-2) on Friday, Nov. 10, for a 7:30 p.m. game.

If Matanzas wins, it will again be on the road in the second round on Nov. 17 against either No. 3 seed Fort Walton Beach Chotawhatchee or No. 6 Lake City Columbia.

The Pirates’ regular-season finale on Nov. 3 was likely the 13 seniors’ final game on their home field.

Jordan Mills, who ran 19 yards for a touchdown on a forward flip pass, said the end-of-the-line feeling hit him when the Pirates called timeout and Forrest hugged the seniors as they trotted off.

“It was like, this is it. It’s time for these younger guys to show that they can ball too,” Mills said. “These guys that I’ve been with for four years, the relationships that have grown, it’s just a very bittersweet mix of emotions. I’m very happy, but, man, I’m going to miss it.”

The night started with all of the seniors involved on game days — members of the band and flag corps, cheer squad members, athletic trainer aides, Junior ROTC cadets, the football team and the Pirate mascot — honored with their parents before the game.

Perhaps because of the pregame activities, the first half of the game lacked energy as the Pirates took a 13-0 lead against the winless Bears (0-10).

“I knew we could play better,” said Cole Hash, a four-year starter and standout on both sides of the ball. “I came (into the locker room) and I just told them, we have worked hard, us seniors, to build this foundation — four years of literally blood, sweat and tears — and we’re not going out unless we have a big win. I told those guys, ‘I love every one of you. It’s not over yet; we have a playoff run to make. But let’s go out there and let’s demolish.’ Everybody was excited to get back out there and just play some good football.”

The Pirates scored on three straight possessions in the second half. Mills scored his touchdown, followed by quarterback Dakwon Evans hitting Ladarian Baker with a 7-yard touchdown pass and Hash scoring on a 9-yard run.

“That was one of the things I really wanted,” Hash said. “I really wanted that (touchdown).”

Evans threw three touchdown passes, including the forward flip to Mills and a 4-yard toss to senior Andre Andrews. Landon Grover kicked two field goals of 45 and 31 yards. But what impressed Forrest most about his senior kicker in the game was a punt.

“The punt he had at the end of the game into the wind that went 40 yards was unbelievable,” Forrest said.

Grover kicked a school-record 54-yard field goal at Tocoi Creek on Sept. 1 and had a chance to break that record with a 55-yarder in the fourth quarter against Winter Springs, but he never got the chance after the snap was bobbled and picked up.

“We had all the confidence in the world to put him out there at 55 yards and let him kick,” Forrest said. “Those guys come up big in big

Pirates quarterback Dakwon Evans throws a pass.

“These guys that I've been with for four years, the relationships that have grown, it's just very bittersweet with mixed emotions. I'm very happy, but, man, I’m going to miss it.”

JORDAN MILLS

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Matanzas Band of Pirates drum major Cleona Demesmin

Linemen Peyton Ellis (50) and Jaylor Owens (71) hoist defensive end Zach O’Gwynn (16) after the Pirates’ win against the Winter Springs Bears.

“It’s been super special for me to watch (Sho’Marion Gaines) grow these four years. Watching all of these guys grow, it’s been the ride of a lifetime.”

COLE HASH

games. He’s been doing it ever since he’s been here. He was big in the win against Gainesville last year (three field goals, two from 42 yards), and he was big in the win against Tocoi Creek this year.”

Sho’Marion Gaines and Mason Obama each intercepted a pass against the Bears, and Hash and defensive end Zach O’Gwynn wreaked havoc in the Bears’ backfield.

Forrest said the offense did a better job in this game of taking care of the ball and sustaining drives.

“I feel like on defense we eliminated the big play and made them drive, and to Winter Springs’ credit, they made us drive,” Forrest said. “They made us take a lot of underneath throws and run the ball. We had to run our offense and execute. I think that was something that’s been lacking over the last three, four weeks, just straight execution.”

The Pirates made the playoffs for the first time since the current seniors were freshmen in 2020.

Matanzas’ 7-3 record is its best since 2016. Forrest said the senior class deserves a lot of credit for turning the program around.

“Those guys have done a lot for our football program,” he said. “I think they got the ovation and the sendoff that they needed from the home crowd. I’m very proud of those guys.”

UPS AND DOWNS

Defensive lineman Jaxon Saterfield (60) gives Cole Hash a hug in the closing minutes of the Pirates’ 33-0 win against Winter Springs.

Hash, Mills, Evans, Gaines and lineman Ahmad Louis-Charles have been stalwarts since they joined the program. Those five played 8-on-8 football together as eighth graders, Hash said.

“We were all 13 to 14. That’s when we first started,” he said. “Ahmad, me and Jordan knew we were coming to Matanzas. We were trying to con-

vince the other two not to become Bulldogs, and we did. ” After suffering a 14-12 loss to Pedro Menendez on Oct. 27, Gaines said the players tightened their bond with each other.

“We came together,” he said. “Our brotherhood is really there now.

That’s what we needed. It’s good to see that all the work we put in is paying off.”

Mills and Hash said the senior class has experienced a lot of ups and downs. After making the playoffs in 2020 and finishing with a 6-4 record, they went 3-7 as sophomores and finished 5-5 last year with the help of a forfeit.

“I’m just so grateful,” Mills said.

“I went up to all the coaches and I thanked them all. They’ve been here with me, loved me and trusted me.

It’s just crazy seeing it come to an end. High school goes by really fast and I’m just grateful that I had this time with my brothers that I’ve been here with for four years, staying until the end.”

Gaines said what he’ll miss most is having his teammates by his side.

“All the seniors were always one call away,” he said. “No matter where I was, what I needed, they would always come get me. That’s what I’ll really miss.”

Hash said watching Gaines grow into the man he is has been rewarding.

“It’s been super special for me to watch Sho grow these four years,” he said. “Watching all of these guys grow, it’s been the ride of a lifetime.

We’ve been through thick and thin, back and forth with each other and at each other’s throats. But it’s just because we’re all passionate. We love the game, we love each other and we know that we wouldn’t accept anything less than excellence.”

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Mainland heads to the playoffs The Bucs will host Satellite on Nov. 10.

Seabreeze missed the playoffs by one spot, and FPC fell to DeLand.

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Guide Jeff Fejfar, Kennet Lefkovic and Kennet’s mom, Edita Lefkovic, celebrate Kennet finishing the 140.6-mile Ironman Florida triathlon.

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Palm Coast residents complete Ironman Florida Jeremiah Marschka raised money for FCDC Foundation; Kennet Lefkovic set world record for disabled athletes.

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Two Palm Coast residents became Ironmen last weekend.

Jeremiah Marschka, 41, a Matanzas High School teacher and wrestling coach, finished the 140.6-mile Ironman Florida triathlon on Saturday, Nov. 4, in Panama City Beach in 14 hours, 29 minutes and 13 seconds.

Kennet Lefkovic, 29, a former Matanzas swimmer who has Autism Spectrum Disorder and lacks expressive language, participated in the same race and set a world record Ironman time for athletes with an intellectual disability without a physical impairment.

They both completed half marathons in the past few months. This was the first full Ironman for each of them.

With his guide swimming, riding and running alongside him, Lefkovic finished the race in 11 hours, 46 minutes and 56 seconds.

“It was absolutely amazing,” said Jeff Fejfar, a pilot for FedEx, who was Kennet’s guide in a triathlon for the fourth time. “For any athlete that has ever done an Ironman, to have their first Ironman race to go as smooth as his was, was amazing.”

Fejfar, of Ponte Vedra Beach, has competed in 157 triathlons and 14 Ironmans with a best time of about 9 and a half hours. But he said none of his solo efforts matched the joy he felt racing with Kennet.

“He’s a wonderful young man,” Fejfar said. “I’ve loved the sport for a long time, and it’s pretty incredible to be able to give back to the sport. This is as much or more rewarding than any finish line I’ve crossed by myself.”

Fejfar reached out to the

Special Olympics Florida last year to become a guide after watching the athletes compete in a sprint triathlon in Clermont.

“I had followed Chris Nikic’s journey (in becoming the first athlete with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman). But, oh my gosh, between the athletes and their unified partners, there were so many of these athletes. I said, ‘How can I get involved with this next year?’”

The Chris Nikic 1% Better Foundation sponsored Kennet and Jonathan Sady, who is also autistic, in Ironman Florida.

Nik Nikic, Chris’ father, runs the foundation.

“My son got a lot publicity for his success,” Nik said.

“People were donating a lot of money, so we started the foundation. We were blessed.

We want to help as many kids like my son and their parents get more involved in the community — more inclusion, independence and help them with full employment on top of that.”

Fejfar said Kennet’s splits on the two loops around the pier in the swim were within six seconds of each other. On their bikes, Fejfar gave Kennet cues on when to shift. On the marathon run, Fejfar said Kennet went a little quick on the first mile before settling into his pace.

“We walked through the aid stations. The pacing on average was almost spot on until the last mile and a half. With his intuition, he started picking up the pace,” Fejfar said.

“Giving him some direction, it’s not always readily apparent that he’s understanding.

He usually is, he just can’t give it back to you.”

Nik Nikic said he will sponsor Kennet at the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, next year.

Fejfar plans to be there to guide him.

MARSCHKA THIRD AMONG FRIENDS

Marschka said the day seemed like a lifetime with a neverending swim, followed by a never-ending bike ride and a never-ending run. He competed with five friends,

including fellow Flagler Palm Coast High School graduate Blake Wall, who now lives in North Carolina.

Marschka had the third best time among the six friends.

“I beat one guy in my group (Patrick Delaney) by a minute and 10 seconds,” Marschka said. “He was a little upset about that. I said, ‘You should have pushed harder.’ But he caught some knee issues on the bike.”

Wall also had issues on the bike, Marschka said.

“He was killing it, but at about mile 90 (of the 112-mile bike ride) cramps took over, and he had to stop. He lost about 40 minutes. He was far ahead of me (at that point).”

Wall finished in 16:09:15.

Marschka said the 2.4-mile swim went great. That was by far his weakest event when he began training eight months ago, but he was able to get into a rhythm quickly. The first 40 miles of his bike ride went well, he said, then he got hit by a headwind, which slowed him down on his heavier bike more than some others.

“That turnaround was heaven-sent, getting that tailwind,” he said.

Marschka was driving home Monday afternoon and said he felt great other than some swelling in his ankle and knee.

“The bottoms of my feet blistered up. They felt like they were shredded, but they weren’t,” he said. “It was a successful trip. I have no regrets. I projected a little faster times, but that’s the nature of the beast. We had so many people out there with us. The support was insane. It was a monster of a day. I had a blast.”

Marschka used his Ironman Challenge to raise money for the Flagler County Drug Court Foundation. Although he may not ever run an Ironman again, he said he would like to do an annual challenge, running an Olympic triathlon or maybe another half Ironman to raise money for the foundation.

“Maybe get five, 10 people to do it and make the foundation the cause,” he said, “so one weekend a year they won’t have to lift a finger.”

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Seabreeze girls take fourth at state Sandcrab boys also placed in the top six; Seabreeze’s Brayden Barnes finished among the top 12 individuals.

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Seabreeze High bowlers Kara Beissel, Stacey Spaulding, Breanna Hess and Madison Kuenning completed a historic run.

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Seabreeze’s Brayden Barnes advanced to the final 12 in the individual bracket at the state bowling championships. Two days later, he shot his first sanctioned 300 game at Palm Coast Lanes.

The group helped lead the Sandcrabs to four district titles, a state championship in 2021 and a state runnerup trophy in 2022. On Nov. 2, they completed their high school bowling careers with a fourth-place finish in the Florida High School Bowling Finals at the Boardwalk Entertainment Center in Orlando.

“They went to state every year they’ve been together,” Seabreeze bowling coach Paul Shuler said. “They were doing their best to get back in the finals, but I think they took it pretty well. We knew going in, there were four or five decent teams that could be in the finals.”

This year, for the first time in Shuler’s 11 years as the head coach, the Seabreeze boys team joined the girls team on the final day of the three-day state tournament.

The boys finished among the top six teams, losing to state runner-up Circle Christian 3-0 in the fifth round of the double-elimination roundof-16 baker tournament.

Sea b re e z e ’s B rayd e n Barnes also advanced to the boys round-of-16 individual bracket. Barnes placed 10th in qualifying with an 895 four-game series to advance.

He finished among the top 12, losing 2-1 in the third round to No. 1 qualifier Bruno Brandao of Timber Creek.

Two days later, Barnes shot a 300 game in the Saturday Morning Youth League at Palm Coast Lanes. Barnes shot two other 300 games, but this was his first sanctioned perfect game.

In the team bracket, the Seabreeze boys opened with 3-2 wins over Circle Christian and Pinellas Park before losing 3-0 to eventual state champ Leesburg in the third

round of the winner’s bracket. Circle Christian averaged a scorching 249.3 in the elimination match.

Seabreeze’s girls qualified second behind 2022 state champ Space Coast and won three of five matches in the baker tournament. The consolation semifinal was a replay of last year’s championship match, with the Sandcrabs losing in five games.

“We took it to the fifth game, just like last year,” Shuler said.

“We lost the first two games and had to come back, just like last year. The put eight or nine strikes on the board (for a 226 in the fifth game), which makes it kind of difficult.”

Space Coast advanced to the championship match, losing in four games to East River.

Beissel will continue her bowling career at Youngstown State next year. Although the Seabreeze girls did not win a second state championship, they were happy to have Hess back after she missed all of last season with degenerative disc disease.

“She struggled a little the beginning of the year because she hadn’t done any bowling,” Shuler said. “But she worked at it and it started coming back. She started getting her technique back and her body back into it. She did very well.”

Hess finished 32nd in individual qualifying with a fourgame 760 series. Spaulding was 21st with a 785 series, while Flagler Palm Coast’s Emma Pezzullo was 28th with a 773 series, and Beissel was 33rd with a 754 series.

I n b oys q u a l i fy i n g , Seabreeze’s Dalton Boice was 43rd with an 816 series and Grant McMillan of Matanzas was 62nd among 202 bowlers with a 789 series.

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Seabreeze missed the playoffs by one spot, finishing ninth in the Region 3-3S rankings. The Sandcrabs ended their season at 4-6 with a 21-19 victory against North Marion on Nov. 2 at Daytona Stadium.

“I’m proud of my boys,” said Lester Davis, Seabreeze’s first-year coach. “They’ve been fighting the whole season. You look back and there were a couple of games that

pass to Cody Newton with just over 30 seconds left in the first half. Gonzalez’s 2-point conversion pass to a wide-open Mikhail Zysek pulled the Bulldogs to within a score against DeLand at 23-15.

But DeLand quarterback T.J. Moore ran 50 yards for a score on first down of the ensuing possession. FPC opened the second half with an onside kick that backfired as Josh Bradshaw picked up the ball at the FPC 48-yard line and ran untouched to the end zone to put the visiting Bulldogs ahead 37-15. DeLand (8-2) scored two more touchdowns in the third quarter on the way to its 58-23 victory.

Jordan Gales caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Gonzalez and followed with a catch for the 2-point conversion in the fourth quarter.

FPC finished its first season under coach Daniel Fish with a 3-7 record against an extremely tough schedule.

Eight of the Bulldogs’ opponents have winning records and are headed to the playoffs.

The Bulldogs return most of their defensive starters, led by defensive end Colby Cronk, a 3-star college recruit. Running back Marcus Mitchell will try to break the Bulldogs’ career rushing record next season. Leading receiver Mikhail Zysek and tight end Roman Caliendo will also be back.

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Lake Mary’s 33-0 drubbing of Mainland in the final game of the regular season did not do any damage to the Bucs’ playoff seeding.

Mainland finished the season at 9-1 after their loss to the Rams (9-1) on Nov. 3 at Daytona Stadium. The Bucs retained the No. 1 seed in Region 3-3S and will host No. 8 Satellite (5-5) in a regional quarterfinal at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10.

With a win, Mainland would host either Jensen Beach or Rockledge on Nov. 17.

slipped away that we could have won.”

Hayden Hayes threw touchdown passes to Denali Campbell and Tyrone Cordare and ran for another against North Marion (1-9).

The Colts jumped out to a 13-0 first-quarter lead on a short touchdown run and a pick-6. Three Seabreeze penalties kept North Marion’s first touchdown drive alive.

“Our defense pretty much shut them down the rest of the game,” Davis said.

The Sandcrabs trailed 13-7 at the half after Campbell’s touchdown reception put Seabreeze on the board. Cordare’s 15-yard touchdown catch and Hayes’ 20-yard keeper put Seabreeze ahead 21-13 in the third quarter.

The Colts, however, blocked a field goal attempt that would have given the Sandcrabs a little breathing room and then scored a touchdown with less than a minute remaining after a long pass put them on the 3-yard line.

But Seabreeze stopped the Colts’ 2-point conversion attempt to secure the victory.

“We had a lot of penalties, but we went out with a win, and we have something to build on,” Davis said.

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Several Seabreeze swimmers took home multiple medals at the Class 2A state swimming championships on Nov. 3 in Ocala as the Sandcrabs placed fifth in both the boys

CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS ADVANCE The Flagler Palm Coast boys and girls cross country teams advanced out of the “district of death.” Both teams advanced to this weekend’s regional with sixth-place finishes in the District 1-4A meet Nov. 4 at Santa Fe College in Gainesville.

The Bulldogs are not the only local team moving on to cross country regionals.

The Mainland girls team was sixth, and the Seabreeze boys and girls were both seventh, at the District 3-3A meet at Central Winds Park in Winter Springs.

The Matanzas girls team was third, while the boys were sixth at the District 2-3A meet at Ponte Vedra High School. The Pirates will host the Region 1-3A meet at Matanzas High on Saturday, Nov. 11. The girls race is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., with the boys following at 9:30.

FPC will also host a regional, but it won’t be local. The Bulldogs will host the Region 1-4A meet on Friday, Nov. 10, at the New World Sports Complex in Jacksonville.

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eighth for the FPC boys at district with a time of 16:09.

The Bulldogs had six runners finish between 41st and 56th place.

Hayden Herndon was 41st with a time of 16:46.4. Justin Gilliam also ran a sub-17 minute race with a 16:56.4 for 43rd place. Kamron Davis (17:09.9, 48th), Evan Williams (17:15.7, 53rd) and Jack Gilvary (17:17.6, 56th) all had personal-record times. Jevin Luna (17:15.7) was 54th.

Arianna Slaughter led the FPC girls with a PR time of 19:37.1 for 16th place. Cassidy De Young (20:26.1) was 29th.

Taylor Novak (20:51.4, 44th), Isabella Tarsitano (20:57.3, 46th) and Madison Lagarde (21:00.2, 49th) all had PR times.

At the District 2-3A meet, Matanzas senior Sierra Howard placed 15th with a time of 20:40. Nina Rodriguez (21:16) was 21st; Noemi Malinowksi was 24th with a PR of 21:35; Chloe Irving (21:39) was 27th; and Sara Van Buren (22:11, PR) was 35th.

Christian Norfolk and Blaine Vogel led the Matanzas boys. Norfolk (17:12) was 15th; Vogel (17:17) was 16th.

At the District 3-3A meet, Mainland’s boys did not have enough runners to field a team, but Seth Rose qualified for region as the top runner not on a qualifying team.

Rose placed 15th with a PR time of 17:50.1. Seabreeze’s Tyler Lewis (17:49.4) was 14th, while Sandcrabs teammate Hunter Shuler (17:53.7) was 16th.

Mainland’s Kiera Williams (22:21.5) and Taliyah Nixon (22:25.7) were 15th and 16th in the girls race. Seabreeze’s Riley Hale (22:28.8) finished 19th.

PURITIS IN ALLSTAR GAME Flagler Palm Coast senior Lily Puritis has been selected to play in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association

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MATANZAS, FPC OPEN LIFTING SEASON Matanzas opened its girls weightlifting season on Nov. 1 with a victory in a three-way match at home. The Pirates won three weight classes and scored 44 points to defeat Pedro Menendez (37) and Ponte Vedra (29).

Rilee Whitmore, who was the Pirates’ lone state qualifier last year, won at 169 pounds with a 310-pound total, the highest among all lifters in the meet. Ryann Parkinson won at 101 pounds with a 140 total. Alicia Naticchione won at 199 pounds with a 240 total.

FPC finished second in a four-way meet in both the traditional and Olympic categories. St. Cloud won both categories, while Harmony was third and Liberty was fourth in both.

FPC’s Chloe Long (183) and Zoe Gotera (unlimited) won both categories. Madeline Brinker (101) won in Olympic lifts and tied for first in traditional. Leila Turner (139) won in the Olympic competition.

Gotera lifted a 185-pound clean and jerk to help her to a 310-pound Olympic total, which also includes the snatch; and a 315-pound traditional total, which includes the bench press.

Turner had a 290-pound Olympic total and finished third in traditional with a 275-pound total, which was just five pounds lighter than the first-place total.

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SEABREEZE FIFTH AT STATE

a time that also would have placed her sixth in the A final, but she missed A final qualification by just 6 onehundredths of a second in the prelim.

At the Class 1A state meet, Father Lopez’s Nelanee Fulton placed sixth in the girls 200 IM with a time of 2:07.66.

The Green Wave girls also broke two school records at the meet. Zoee Fulton broke her own mark in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:06.45 to finish 12th. The 400 freestyle relay team of Nelanee and Zoee Fulton, Chloe Hoff and Maya Khanna broke their own record with a time of 3:46.94 for 19th place.

They also finished 16th in the 200 medley relay.

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Seabreeze’s Mackenzie and Alexis O’Keefe collected several medals at the Class 2A state swimming championships .

and girls competitions.

Freshman Alexis O’Keefe and juniors Cole Conlan and Martin Montalvo each earned runner-up medals.

O’Keefe placed second in the girls 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:53.66, improving on her preliminary time by eight-tenths of a second. Conlan placed second in the boys 100 butterfly in 50.14 seconds.

Montalvo placed second in the boys 100 backstroke with a time of 51.66 seconds.

Conlan placed fourth in the 100 backstroke (51.85).

Conlan, Montalvo, Kai McMeeking and Tyler Smith placed fifth in the 200 medley relay (1:38.22) and sixth in the 200 freestyle relay (1:29.29).

O’Keefe also placed fifth in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:08.88. And she won a fourth-place medal with Addie

Smurdon, Laurel Carson and Mackenzie O’Keefe in the 200 freestyle relay with a time of 1:40.00. The Sandcrabs were disqualified in the girls 400 freestyle relay because of an early takeoff after they had qualified third in prelims.

Mackenzie O’Keefe placed fourth in the 100 butterfly (57.14) and eighth in the 200 freestyle (1:58.99). She qualified for the A final by less than two-tenths of a second with a time of 1:57.69.

Montalvo won the B final in the 200 individual medley to finish ninth overall. His time of 1:58.29 would have placed him seventh in the A final, but his prelim time of 1:59.13 ranked 13th.

Carson placed sixth in the 50 free in 24.76 seconds.

Smurdon won the B final in 24.68 to finish ninth. Her time would have placed her sixth in the A final.

Smurdon was also ninth in the 100 free in 53.48 seconds,

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house in Sea Colony was the top real estate transaction for Sept. 21-27 in Palm Coast and Flagler County. Matthew Riley and Cristyn Carlson, as trustees, sold 40 Sea Vista Drive to Richard Scott Gagliano and Carol Lynn Gagliano, of Palm Coast, for $1,625,000.

Built in 1988, the house is a 4/3.5 and has an in-law suite and 2,403 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $1,610,000.

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Condos Sheryl Chinn, as trustee, sold 60 Surfview Drive, Unit 512, to Donald and Deborah Moretti, of Palm Coast, for $810,000. Built in 2004, the 3/2 has 1,792 square feet. It sold in 2016 for $462,000.

Charles Seyfert Jr. and Michele Seyfert, as trustees, sold 15 Summer Terrace to Randolph Whiting Lewis and Heidi Lewis, of Palm Coast, for $284,900. Built in 2003, the condo is a 3/2 and has 1,369 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $200,000.

Joann Barrett, as trustee, sold 60 Surfview Drive, Unit 322, to Seema and Laxmi Mohanty, of Sleepy Hollow, New York, for $580,000. Built in 2004, the condo is a 3/2.5 and has 1,640 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $520,000.

PALM COAST Belle Terre INB Funds 1, LLC, of Orlan-

do, sold 11 Point Place to Matthew John Brindisi and Lori Joy Brindisi, of Palm Coast, for $338,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,650 square feet.

Harbor Village Marina Charles Woolston, as trustee, sold 258 Yacht Harbor Drive to David and Joyce Smith, as trustees, for $1,520,000.

Built in 2018, the house is a 3/3.5 and has a pool, an elevator and 3,061 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $915,000.

Indian Trails Seagate Homes, LLC, of Palm Coast, sold 225 Bird of Paradise Drive to Kenneth Arnett and Marcia Ann Arnett, of Palm Coast, for $399,900.

Built in 2023, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,208 square feet.

Ricky Blow, Melissa Blow, Timothy Blow and Laura Blow, of Palm Coast, sold 20 Biscay Lane to John and Dolores Delafranier, of Palm Coast, for $580,000. Built in 1999, the house is a 4/3 and has a fireplace, a pool, a hot tub and 2,456 square feet. It

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SEPT. 21 - SEPT. 27 sold in 2018 for $350,000.

Lehigh Woods Stephen Andrew Hoxworth Jr., of Theodore, Alabama, sold 112 Rae Drive to Tyler and Patricia Stevens, of Palm Coast, for $345,000. Built in 1990, the house is a 4/2 and has 2,107 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $289,900.

Sawmill Branch D.R. Horton, Inc., of St. Johns, sold 58 Lumber Jack Trail to Ralph Milone and Madeline Torres-Milone, of Palm Coast, for $468,185.

Built in 2023, the house is a 4/3.5 and has 2,498 square feet.

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D.R. Horton, Inc., of St. Johns, sold 48 Lumber Jack Trail to Marcin and Carol Kalata, of Palm Coast, for $441,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,363 square feet.

Seminole Woods INB Fund, LLC, of Orlando, sold 6 Seagrit Court to Michael and Joann Berretta, of Palm Coast, for $328,000.

Built in 2023, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,500 square feet.

Wildwood Acres Susan Weiss, of Palm Coast, sold 14 Wildwood Drive to 1921 Enterprises, LLC, of Longwood, for $300,000.

Built in 1994, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,485 square feet.

It sold in 2015 for $145,000.

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Condos Ralph Lampman and Sally Story, as trustees, sold 855 Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 240, to Mojo Property Investments, of Clermont, for $395,000. Built in 1971, the 2/2.5 has 1,020 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $349,000.

ORMOND BEACH Arrowhead Village James Nelson Sr. and Carolyn Nelson, as trustees, sold 1 Soco Trail to Rockwell Samples, of Ormond Beach, for $292,000. Built in 1980, the house is a 2/2 and has a fireplace and 1,439 square feet. It sold in 2012 for $102,900.

Cherrywood Diana Rivera Bryant, Brendan Peo, Father James Lentini, Carlos Cintron Ortiz and Neil Clemons, as trustees, sold 410 Cherrywood Drive to Tonya Hill and Amy Monroe, of Ormond Beach, for $308,000. Built in 1979, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,564 square feet. It sold in 1979 for $50,900.

Halifax Plantation D.R. Horton, Inc., of Orlando, sold 2828 Monaghan Drive to Richard Waterhouse, of Broad Brook, Connecticut, for $494,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,108 square feet.

D.R. Horton, Inc., of Orlando, sold 1326 Middle Lake Drive to Aracelis Saladin and Richard Gabriel De Los Santos, of Ormond Beach, for $395,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,828 square feet.

D.R. Horton, Inc., of Orlando, sold 1324 Middle Lake Drive to Wayne Eubank, of Ormond Beach, for $396,800. Built in 2023, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,828 square feet.

Hunters Ridge Matt and Nicole Bailey, of Ormond Beach, sold 22 Laurel Ridge Break to McKenna and Emily Cline, of Ormond Beach, for $555,000. Built in 1997, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a fireplace and 2,829 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $267,000.

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Not in a subdivision Scott Lizama and Deborah Schneiderman, of Brooklyn, New York, sold 86 Highland Ave. to Nicholas Jolly and Terry Ribble Jolly, of Ormond Beach, for $385,000. Built in 1952, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,943 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $240,000.

Belinda Sharon Traylor, of Ormond Beach, sold 165 Loyola Drive to Louis Joseph Gervais and Antonette Marie Prince, of Ormond Beach, for $450,000. Built in 1960, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a fireplace, a pool and 1,952 square feet. It sold in 1997 for $95,000.

Ormond Beach Park Sally Stevens, as trustee, sold 504 S. Halifax Drive to Alice Neuschwanger and Rainer Wucherer, of Ormond Beach, for $372,500. Built in 1950, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a fireplace, a pool and 2,580 square feet. It sold in 1985 for $65,000.

ORMOND BY THE SEA Seabreeze Shores Egeneto Investments, LLC, of Flagler Beach, sold 2 Seacrest Drive to Mellanee Dawn Welty and Michael Troy Morrison, of Gainesville, for $485,000. Built in 1958, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,335 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $220,000.

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

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FLAGLER COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES 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 Faith In Flagler located at 50 Leanni Way, Unit C-3, 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 3rd day of November, 2023.

McMillan Ink LLC November 9, 2023 23-00282F

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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 Pool Loop LLC located at 58 Karat Path, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32164 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 3rd day of November, 2023.

Janie Gilbert November 9, 2023 23-00281F

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 BRIDGES UNITED METHODIST FELLOWSHIP located at 205 N. Pine Street, in the City of Bunnell, Flagler County, FL 32110 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 9th day of November, 2023.

Michael Kuyper November 9, 2023 23-00285F

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 REVITÁL located at 300 S. Daytona Avenue, #345, in the City of Flagler Beach, Flagler County, FL 32136 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 11th day of May, 2023.

Deborah Lyons November 9, 2023 23-00283F

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NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, FLORIDA STATUTES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Gumaro pelayo will engage in business under the fictitious name PELAYO’S PLUMBING, with a physical address 5 SQUANTO PL PALM COAST, FL 32164, with a mailing address 5 SQUANTO PL PALM COAST, FL 32164, and already registered the name mentioned above with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.

SEMINOLE PALMS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SPECIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Seminole Palms Community Development District (the “District”) will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 55 Town Center Blvd., Palm Coast, FL 32164. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss any topics presented to the board for consideration.

Copies of the agenda may be obtained from the District Manager, Vesta District Services, 250 International Parkway, Suite 208, Lake Mary, Florida 32746, Telephone (321) 2630132, Ext. 193.

The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law for community development districts. The meeting may be continued in progress without additional notice to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. There may be occasions when Staff and/or Supervisors may participate by speaker telephone.

Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the meeting is asked to advise the District Manager’s office at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting by contacting the District Manager at (321) 263-0132, Ext. 193. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711, for assistance in contacting the District Manager’s office.

A person who decides to appeal any decision made at the meeting, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, is advised that a record of the proceedings is needed and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

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FIRST INSERTION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Development Florida Renewable Partners: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA ACTION: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), as required by the National Environmental Policy Act, is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) in connection with possible impacts related to a project proposed by Florida Renewable Partners (FRP) to develop the FRP Tupelo Solar Project. The proposal is for construction of a 548-acre, 74.5-Megawatt Solar Farm and an associated 0.68-mile-long gen-tie line. FRP has submitted an application to the RUS for funding of the proposal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert M. Deems, Environmental Protection Specialist, Environmental and Historic Preservation Division, Rural Utilities Service, Rural Development, USDA, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-1548, email robert.deems@ usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FRP proposes to construct a solar project on 548-acres located on Yelvington and East End Roads in unincorporated Putnam and Flagler Counties, Florida. FRP prepared an environmental assessment for RUS that describes the project, assesses the proposed project’s environmental impacts, and summarizes as applicable any mitigation measures used to minimize environmental effects. RUS has conducted an independent evaluation of the environmental assessment and believes that it accurately assesses the impacts of the proposed project. No significant impacts are expected as a result of the construction of the project.

Written questions and comments should be emailed to RUS at: RUSPublicComments@usda.gov RUS will accept questions and comments on the environmental assessment for 14 days from the first date of publication of this notice.

Copies of the Environmental Assessment and supporting documentation will be available for public review at: https://www.rd.usda.gov/resources/environmental-studies/assessments Any final action by RUS related to the proposed project will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with all relevant Federal environmental laws and regulations and completion of environmental review procedures as prescribed by 7 CFR Part 1970, Environmental Policies and Procedures.

Seminole Palms Community Development District David McInnes, District Manager (321) 263-0132, Ext. 193 November 9, 2023

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FIRST INSERTION AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 2023 CA 000816 DIVISION: 49 THE OCEAN VIEW MANOR MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, INC. a Florida not-for-profit corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST KARL MUSIC and/or HANNELORE MUSIC, DECEASED, ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; EVERBANK REVERSE MORTGAGE, LLC n/k/a TIAA, FSB; UNKNOWN TENANT # 1 and UNKNOWN TENANT # 2, Defendants.

TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST KARL MUSIC and/or HANNELORE MUSIC, DECEASED, ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a Claim of Lien on the following property in Flagler County, Florida: Unit # 622 of OCEAN VIEW MANOR CONDOMINIUM, a Condominium, to-

gether with an undivided interest in the Common Elements, all as set forth more particularly in the Declaration of Condominium of Ocean view Manor Condominium and exhibits thereto as recorded on April 11, 1984, in official Records Book 231, pages 748 through 835, and Amendment thereof filed in Official Records Book 231, Pages 836 through 846, Both of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida also known as 3600 Oceanshore Boulevard, Unit 622, Flagler Beach, FL 32136. has been filed against them and they are required to serve a copy of their written defenses, if any, to LEANNE B. WAGNER, ESQ., Frank, Weinberg & Black, P.L., Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is 210 South Beach Street, Suite 202, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 on or before the date which is no later than 30 days from the date of the first publication of this notice of action, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition filed herein.

THIS NOTICE SHALL BE PUBLISHED ONCE A WEEK FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. 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, Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, Second Floor; (386) 257-6096. Hearing or voice impaired, please call 1 (800) 955-8770..

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Flagler County, Florida, this day of 11/7/2023.

Tom Bexley CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) BY: /s/ Margarita Ruiz DEPUTY CLERK LEANNE B. WAGNER, ESQ. Frank, Weinberg & Black, P.L. 210 South Beach Street, Suite 202 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 November 9, 16, 2023 23-00192G

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO.: 2023 CC 000231 TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2018-4, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs.

TINA MARIE FULLER A/K/A TINA FULLER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TINA MARIE FULLER A/K/A TINA FULLER; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in the above styled cause now pending in said court and as required by Florida Statute 45.031(2), TOM W. BEXLEY as the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.flagler.realforeclose.com at, 11:00 AM on the 08 day of December, 2023, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT(S) 12, BLOCK 115, OF DAYTONA NORTH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10 AT PAGE 1-15 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2667 REDWOOD ST, BUNNELL, FL 32110 IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN

THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

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

Dated this 02 day of November 2023.

By: /s/ Lindsay Maisonet Lindsay Maisonet, Esq. Bar Number: 93156 Submitted by: De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. PO Box 5026 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 Telephone: (954) 453-0365 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 eservice@decubaslewis.com 22-01023 November 9, 16, 2023 23-00191G

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 Handiworx of Palm Coast located at 226A St. Joe Plaza, PO Box 114, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32164 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 31st day of October, 2023.

Greazy Investments, LLC November 9, 2023 23-00279F

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 CA 000540 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

MELISSA C. ROCKWOOD AND JOHN PARAGIOS, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 02, 2023, and entered in 2023 CA 000540 of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and MELISSA C. ROCKWOOD; JOHN PARAGIOS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ENERBANK USA; GULF STATES CONTRACTOR SERVICES, INC. are the Defendant(s).

TOM W. BEXLEY as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https:// flagler.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on December 01, 2023, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 9, BLOCK 89, SUBDIVISION PLAT ROYAL PALMS – SECTION-32 PALM COAST, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 10, PAGE 54 THROUGH 66, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 6 ROBIN HOOD LN, PALM COAST, FL 32164 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

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

Dated this 2 day of November, 2023.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 23-107206 - NaC November 9, 16, 2023 23-00190G

SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORFEITURE $2,271.00 USD and a Ruger LCP .380 Firearm with serial #LCP80 37721901 was seized for forfeiture by the Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office on September 15, 2023.

The item(s) were seized at or near Belle Terre Pkwy, Palm Coast FL. The Flagler County Sheriff is holding the property for purposes of a current forfeiture action 2023 CA 000924 in the 7th Circuit Court.

November 2, 9, 2023

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801-83.809). The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on November 20, 2023 at 10:00am on www. storagetreasures.com .

Where said property is stored at: Optimum Storage Solutions, Bunnell Fl, 32110 3363 N State St. Tenant: Scott Anderson Unit A13 Contents: bins/crates; tools; house items All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed within 48 hours.

Sale is subject to cancellation if settlement between the owner and obligated party is settled.

November 2, 9, 2023 23-00277F

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 18-2021-CA-000358 US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN CHRISTOPHER SCHMITT AKA JOHN C. SCHMITT, et al., Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered December 21, 2022 in Civil Case No. 18-2021-CA-000358 of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Flagler County, Bunnell, Florida, wherein US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST is Plaintiff and JOHN CHRISTOPHER SCHMITT AKA JOHN C. SCHMITT, et al., are Defendants, the Flagler County Clerk of Court, TOM W. BEXLEY, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash online via https://flagler. realforeclose.com/index.cfm in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 1st day of December, 2023 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: Lot 4, Block 6, Palm Coast, Map of Florida Park Section 2, according to the plat or map thereof described in Map Book 6, at Page(s) 3, 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.

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

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

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

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

By: /s/ Sara Collins Sara Collins, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 225 E. Robinson Street, Suite 155 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: MRService@mccalla.com Fla. Bar No.: 53992 23-06723FL November 9, 16, 2023 23-00189G

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE A 2020 Jeep Gladiator with VIN#1C6HJTAG0LL161763 was seized for forfeiture by the Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office on September 18, 2023. The item(s) were seized at or near I95 Northbound MM 289, Palm Coast FL. The Flagler County Sheriff is holding the property for purposes of a current forfeiture action 2023 CA 000942 in the 7th Circuit Court.

November 9, 16, 2023

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2023 CP 000628 DIVISION: 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF FRANK MIELE, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of FRANK MIELE, deceased, whose date of death was August 21, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is the 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 November 9, 2023. /s/ DocuSigned by: Apolonia Miele, Personal Representative 17 Ranwood Lane Palm Coast, FL 32137 FRED B. SHARE, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 256765 1092 Ridgewood Avenue Holly Hill, FL 32117 Telephone: (386) 253-1030 Fax: (386) 248-2425 E-Mail: fredshare@cfl.rr.com 2nd E-Mail: brobins@cfl.rr.com Attorney for Personal Representative November 9, 16, 2023 23-00188G

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2023-CA-000009 AVAIL 1 LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Plaintiff, v.

UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEE, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST CATHERINE A. LESLIE (DECEASED) OR THROUGH THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE A. LESLIE; ROBERT ALLEN LESLIE; DAVID A. LESLIE; TONI DIANA LESLIE; THOMAS MITCHEL LESLIE AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH OR UNDER ANY OF THE NAMED DEFENDANT AND ANY OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY WHICH IS THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION BY AND THROUGH OR UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTS HEREIN; UNKNOWN TENANT, IF ANY, Defendants.

NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Consent Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 20, 2023, the Clerk of the Circuit and County Court of Flagler County, Florida will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/ on electronically/online at www.flagler. realforeclose.com, Flagler County, Florida on JANAURY 5, 2024 at 11:00 am (E.S.T.), in accordance with Chapter 45 Florida Statutes, the following-described property situated in Flagler County, Florida: Lot 17, Block 7, of SUBDIVISION MAP FLORIDA PARK - SECTION-7 PALM COAST, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 6, at Page 22, 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.

With a street address at: 39 Fleetwood Drive, Palm Coast, Florida 32137.

Any person or entity claiming an interest in the surplus, if any, resulting from the foreclosure sale, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must file a claim on same with the Clerk of Court within 60 days after the foreclosure sale.

DATED this 24th day of October, 2024. /s/ Vivian A. Jaime, Esq. Vivian A. Jaime. Esq. FBN 714771 RITTER, ZARETSKY, LIEBER & JAIME, LLP 2800 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 500 Miami, Florida 33137 Tel: 305-372-0933 Email: Vivian@rzllaw.com November 2, 9, 2023 23-00186G

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2023 CA 000561 CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff(s), vs.

PATRICK CONTI; STEPHANIE SILVERMAN; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PATRICK CONTI; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF STEPHANIE SILVERMAN;THE UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION, Defendant(s).

TO: PATRICK CONTI LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 154 BIRD OF PARADISE DRIVE, PALM COAST, FL 32137 CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN TO: THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF PATRICK CONTI LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 154 BIRD OF PARADISE DRIVE, PALM COAST, FL 32137 CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a civil action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Flagler County, Florida, to foreclose certain real property described as follows: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF FLAGLER, STATE OF FLORIDA:LOT 19, BLOCK 137, BELLE TERRE SECTION 35, PALM COAST PARK AT PALM COAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 11, PAGES 2 THROUGH 26, INCLUSIVE OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA..

Property address: 154 Bird Of Paradise Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137 You are required to file a written response with the Court and serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Padgett Law Group, whose address is 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203, Tallahassee, FL 32312, at least thirty (30) days from the date of first publication, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

DATED this the day of 10/25/2023.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) BY: /s/ Amy Perez Deputy Clerk Plaintiff Atty: Padgett Law Group 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203 Tallahassee, FL 32312 attorney@padgettlawgroup.com TDP File No. 23-003271-1 November 2, 9, 2023 23-00187G

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FLAGLER COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-CP-000275 IN RE: ESTATE OF DOMINICK JOHN PETRILLO, JR. a/k/a Dominick J. Petrillo, Jr. a/k/a Dominick J. Petrillo Deceased.

The administration of the Estate of Dominick John Petrillo, Jr. a/k/a Dominick J.

Petrillo, Jr. a/k/a Dominick J. Petrillo, deceased, whose date of death was September 25, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg #1, Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s Estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file

their claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s Estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN

THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is November 2, 2023.

Personal Representative: Nicole Lynn Salcedo 2047 West Rd. Jacksonville, Florida 32216

Attorney for Personal Representative: Cyrus Malhotra Florida Bar Number: 0022751 THE MALHOTRA LAW FIRM P.A. 3903 Northdale Blvd., Suite 100E Tampa, FL 33624 Telephone: (813) 902-2119 Fax: (727) 290-4044 E-Mail: filings@FLprobatesolutions.com Secondary E-Mail: cortney@FLprobatesolutions.com November 2, 9, 2023 23-00185G

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 11/24/2023 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1977 LASS TV PL182077 .

Last Tenants: GEORGE LORNE BRUNEY and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at SUN ORANGE CITY LLC DBA ORANGE CITY RV RESORT, 2300 E GRAVES AVENUE, ORANGE CITY, FL 32763. 813-241-8269.

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 Tomoka smoke shop located at 726 Main St Bridge, in the City of Daytona Beach, Volusia County, FL 32118 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 1st day of January, 2023 Rayan Farhat November 9, 2023 23-00157V

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-12386 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF GARY BARTON VAN VOORHIS A/K/A GARY B. VAN VOORHIS, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of GARY BARTON VAN VOORHIS A/K/A GARY B. VAN VOORHIS, deceased, whose date of death was July 12, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P. O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: November 9, 2023.

Signed on this 21st day of September, 2023.

LYDIA L. HINSHAW Personal Representative 189 Grove Street Ormond Beach, FL 32174 R. KEVIN KOREY, ESQUIRE Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 89108 ROBERT KIT KOREY, P. A. 595 W. Granada Blvd., Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Telephone: (386) 677-3431 Email: Kevin@koreylawpa.com Secondary Email: Michele@koreylawpa.com November 9, 16, 2023 23-00316I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12500 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF FRANCINE J. SEVERINI Deceased.

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Francine J. Severini, deceased, File Number 2023 12500 PRDL by the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721; that the decedent’s date of death was July 4, 2023; that the total value of the estate is $29,907.88 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name, Address; CREDITOR: Legacy Law Associates, P.L., 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114; BENEFICIARIES: Melissa Banahan, c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114; Gabriella Donnelly, c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114; Giana Severini, c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is November 9, 2023.

Person Giving Notice: Melissa Banahan c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Person Giving Notice Edward A. Dimayuga, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 50634 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 258-0392 E-Mail: ed@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: paralegal@legacylaw313.com November 9, 16, 2023 23-00317I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 2022 12789 PRDL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF CONSTANTINE G. BIRLIDIS, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of CONSTANTINE G. BIRLIDIS, deceased, whose date of death was June 25, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 327216043. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is November 9, 2023.

Personal Representative: FRANCES ABATSAS 124 Ridgeway Blvd.

Deland, Florida 32724 Attorney for Personal Representative: RODOLFO SUAREZ, JR., ESQ. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 013201 9100 S Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1620 Miami, Florida 33156 Telephone: (305) 448-4244 E-Mail: rudy@suarezlawyers.com November 9, 16, 2023 23-00319I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 2023-12159-PRDL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF LORIS MAC GONEGAL Deceased.

MICHAEL ERI MAC GONEGAL, Personal Representative for the Estate of Loris B. Mac Gonegal, Petitioner vs DANIEL STEPHEN MAC GONEGAL, KEVIN E. MAC GONEGAL, SHANNA R. NEIMAN, COURTNEY L. MAC GONEGAL, Respondent.

The administration of the ESTATE OF LORIS MAC GONEGAL, deceased, whose date of death was 07/27/2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, Florida 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 PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is November 9, 2023.

MICHAEL ERIC MAC GONEGAL Personal Representative 16 S. Grandview Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32118 ADAM D. WARREN Florida Bar No. 940501 Hawkins, Hawkins & Burt, LLP 501 South Ridgewood Avenue Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 adamwarren@hawkinsandburt.com laura@hawkinsandburt.com November 9, 16, 2023 23-00320I

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12224 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF EVELYN M. WOLFE Deceased.

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Evelyn M. Wolfe, deceased, File Number 2023 12224 PRDL, by the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721; that the decedent’s date of death was May 28, 2023; that the total value of the estate is $501.09 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name, Address; John Wolfe, c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114; Patricia Wolfe, c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114; Gregory Wolfe, c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114; Stacey Roche, c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is November 9, 2023.

Person Giving Notice: John Wolfe c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Person Giving Notice Edward A. Dimayuga, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 50634 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 258-0392 E-Mail: ed@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: paralegal@legacylaw313.com November 9, 16, 2023 23-00315I

FIRST INSERTION FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 11/27/2023 11:00 AM, the following Personal Property will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S.715.109: 1984 PARK VIN# 1470PB14923 Last Known Tenants: Robert Sawyer Sale to be held at: Bedrock Eldorado Estates LLC2320 Eslinger Road New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (Volusia County) (386) 427-8466 November 9, 16, 2023

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 2023 12260 PRDL Div.: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF EARLENE FRANCIS CANFIELD-SEALS, (also known as EARLENE FRANCIS COOKE; EARLENE F. CANFIELD-SEALS COOKE; and EARLENE FRANCIS MARION CANFIELD-SEALS COOKE), Deceased.

The administration of the Estate of EARLENE FRANCIS CANFIELD-SEALS (also known as EARLENE FRANCIS COOKE; EARLENE F. CANFIELD-SEALS COOKE; and EARLENE FRANCIS MARION CANFIELD-SEALS COOKE), deceased, whose date of death was September 6, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is November 9, 2023.

Personal Representative: /s/ Alana M. Ford Alana M. Ford 177 Fawn Drive Athens, GA 30605 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Elan R. Kaney Elan R. Kaney, Esq., Attorney Florida Bar Number: 538302 523 N. Halifax Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Telephone: (386) 281-5777 Fax: (386) 867-8076 E-Mail: Elan.Kaney@KaneyLaw.com November 9, 16, 2023 23-00321I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12262 PRDL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF VIVIAN EARL MOORE, aka VIVIAN MOORE Deceased.

The administration of the estate of VIVIAN EARL MOORE, also known as VIVIAN MOORE, deceased, whose date of death was July 25, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave, DeLand, , FL 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: November 9, 2023.

Signed on this day of, 11/7/2023.

ANTONIE KEYES Personal Representative Heidi S. Webb Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 73958 Law Office of Heidi S. Webb 210 South Beach Street, Ste. 202 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 257-3332 Email: heidi@heidiwebb.com November 9, 16, 2023 23-00322I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION (Formal Notice by Publication) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-11999-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF PATRICIA E. BERGER a/k/a PATRICIA BERGER Deceased.

TO: Jake Jamal Rogers, 35 Kenilworth Avenue, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Jake Jamal Rogers, 931 Cordova Avenue, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Notice of Administration has been filed in this court.

You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner’s attorney, whose name and address are: 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 relief demanded, without further notice.

The date of first publication of this notice is November 9, 2023.

Signed on this 1st day of November, 2023.

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 Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023 23-00312I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ONE DAYTONA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT The Board of Supervisors of the One Daytona Community Development District (“District”) will hold its regular meeting on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at International Motorsports Center, located at One Daytona Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. A copy of the agenda for the meeting can be obtained from the District Office at PFM Group Consulting LLC, 3501 Quadrangle Boulevard, Suite 270, Orlando, FL 32817 or by phone at (407) 723-5900. Additionally, a copy of the agenda, along with any meeting materials available in an electronic format, may be obtained at www.OneDaytonaCDD.org.

The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. There may be occasions when one or more Board Supervisors or staff members will participate by telephone. The meeting may be continued in progress without additional notice to a time, date, and location stated on the record. Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.

Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the District Office at (407) 723-5900, at least 48 hours before the meetings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Office.

Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that the person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.

Jane Gaarlandt District Manager November 9, 2023

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2023 11848 PRDL DIVISION: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD LEE JOHNSON a/k/a RICHARD L. JOHNSON, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of RICHARD LEE JOHNSON a/k/a RICHARD L. JOHNSON, deceased, whose date of death was April 27, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is November 9, 2023.

Deborah Lee Jenkins, Personal Representative 327 Dixie Drive Holly Hill, FL 32117 FRED B. SHARE, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 256765 1092 Ridgewood Avenue Holly Hill, FL 32117 Telephone: (386) 253-1030 Fax: (386) 248-2425 E-Mail: fredshare@cfl.rr.com 2nd E-Mail: brobins@cfl.rr.com Attorney for Personal Representative November 9, 16, 2023 23-00318I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-12638-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF CAROL JEAN DAVIS a/k/a CAROL J. DAVIS Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Carol Jean Davis, deceased, whose date of death was August 31, 2023, 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 November 9, 2023.

Personal Representative: Rebecca C. Davis 5936 39th Avenue Southwest Seattle, Washington 98136 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 November 9, 16, 2023 23-00313I

FIRST INSERTION Notice Under Fictitious Name Law According to Florida Statute Number 865.09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the Fictitious Name of The Green Door Gardener located at 44 Ocean Shore Drive, in the City of Ormond Beach, Volusia County, FL 32176 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 5th day of November, 2023 Kimberly Corso November 9, 2023 23-00159V

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 11921 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF CECILE L. POTVIN aka CECILE LYDIA POTVIN Deceased.

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of CECILE L. POTVIN also known as CECILE LYDIA POTVIN, deceased, File Number 2023 11921 PRDL, by the Circuit Court for VOLUSIA County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721; that the decedent’s date of death was October 13, 2022; that the total value of the estate is $9,135.97 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name Laurence R. Potvin, Sr. As Trustee of the Cecile L. Potvin Revocable Trust dated March 24, 2009 Address c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 South Palmetto Avenue Daytona Beach, FL ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is November 9, 2023.

Person Giving Notice: Laurence R. Potvin, Sr. c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Person Giving Notice Robert M. Holland, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 938998 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 South Palmetto Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 258-0392 E-Mail: Holland@LegacyLaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: troy@legacylaw313.com November 9, 16, 2023 23-00314I

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FIRST INSERTION PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.80183.809). The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding.Where said property is stored at: 278 Tomoka Ave. Unit #4 Ormond Beach, Fl. 32174. Tenant: Jim Harvin Unit #4 (20’x40’ deep unit).

Contents: tools; house items, compressors, bikes, ladders, tires, electronics, bins/ crates ,ect. All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed within 1 week.

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SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-012639-PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM DOMENIC AMADEO, a/k/a WILLIAM AMADEO, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of William Domenic Amadeo, deceased, whose date of death was August 31, 2023, 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 representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

Personal Representative: /s/ William Amadeo 2500 Packard Street, Suite 106 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Albert Stickley, Esq. Albert Stickley III, Esquire, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 51605 737 S. Indiana Ave., Suite A Englewood, FL 34223 Telephone: (941) 474-5506 Fax: (941) 474-5507 E-Mail: aj@stickleylaw.com Secondary E-Mail: ryan@stickleylaw.com November 2, 9, 2023 23-00302I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO.: 2021 10364 CIDL ARCPE HOLDING, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs.

Robert A. Johnson; Laura A. Johnson; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, as nominee for Loan Depot. com; Unknown Tenant in Possession #1; Unknown Tenant in Possession #2, Defendant(s) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered October 23rd, 2023 in Civil Case No. 2021 10364 CIDL, of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Deland, Florida, wherein ARCPE HOLDING, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY is the Plaintiff and ROBERT A. JOHNSON; LAURA A. JOHNSON; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, AS NOMINEE FOR LOAN DEPOT.COM; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #1; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION #2 are the Defendants, the Clerk of Court, Laura E. Roth, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash via electronic sale at www.volusia.realforeclose.com, on January 23rd, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. on the the following described property, as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure, to-wit: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN COUNTY OF VOLUSIA, STATE OF FLORIDA AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 4502 PAGE 1646 AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 10900, 10901, 10902, 10903, BLOCK 347, FLORIDA SHORES NUMBER 14, ACCORDING TO THE MAP IN MAP BOOK 19, PAGE 215 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, OIL, GAS, OR MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. Property Addresses: 2719 TRAVELERS PALM DR., EDGEWATER, FL 32141 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. Dated this 26th day of, October 2023 /s/ John L. Penson John Penson, Esquire Bar No.:111686 John L. Penson, P.A. 1900 Sunset Harbour Dr., Annex-2nd Floor Miami Beach, FL 33139 Primary Email: pensonservice@gmail.com Secondary Email: john@pensonlaw.org Tel: (305) 532-1400 Fax: (305) 675-6390 November 2, 9, 2023 23-00305I

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12586 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF KATHLEEN ANN DUNN Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Kathleen Ann Dunn, deceased, whose date of death was September 11, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

Personal Representative: William Dunn c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Personal Representative: Edward A. Dimayuga, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 50634 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 258-0392 E-Mail: ed@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: paralegal@legacylaw313.com November 2, 9, 2023 23-00309I

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 12079 CIDL GULF HARBOUR INVESTMENTS CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN H. OVIATT A/K/A JOHN OVIATT, et al., Defendant.

To the following Defendant(s): ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE 1761 WEST ACADIAN DRIVE LAND TRUST DATED 01/05/17, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS TRUSTEES, BENEFICIARIES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 1, BLOCK 478, DELTONA LAKES UNIT FIFTEEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGES 230 THROUGH 233, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Sara Collins, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 on or before DEC 08 2023, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demand in the complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 23 day of October, 2023.

LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) BY: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton Deputy Clerk MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: AccountsPayable@mccalla.com 23-07218FL November 2, 9, 2023 23-00308I

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 11904 CIDL SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

TAYLOR A. O’SHEA, et al., Defendant.

To the following Defendant(s): ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JAMES THOMAS O’SHEA A/K/A JAMES T. O’SHEA A/K/A JAMES T. O’SHEA, JR. A/K/A JIM O’SHEA, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 19, BLOCK 351 OF DELTONA LAKES UNIT EIGHT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGE(S) 165 THROUGH 177, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of you written defenses, if any, to it, on McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Sara Collins, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 on or before DEC 08 2023, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demand in the complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court this 23 day of October, 2023.

LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) BY: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton DEPUTY CLERK Submitted by: MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Email: AccountsPayable@mccalla.com 23-06129FL November 2, 9, 2023 23-00307I

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Case No. 2019 32283 CICI Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for MASTR Specialized Loan Trust 2007-02 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Plaintiff, vs.

The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming interest by, through, under or against the Estate of Johnnie Mae Janvier a/k/a Johnnie Mae Griffin-Janvier a/k/a Johnnie Mae Griffin a/k/a Johnnie Janiver a/k/a Johnnie Mae Griffin Janvier a/k/a Johnnie Griffin-Janvier a/k/a Johnnie G. Janvier a/k/a Johnnie M. Griffin Janvier a/k/a Johnnie Janvier, deceased, et al., Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment and/or Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, entered in Case No. 2019 32283 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for MASTR Specialized Loan Trust 200702 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates is the Plaintiff and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming interest by, through, under or against the Estate of Johnnie Mae Janvier a/k/a Johnnie Mae Griffin-Janvier a/k/a Johnnie Mae Griffin a/k/a Johnnie Janiver a/k/a Johnnie Mae Griffin Janvier a/k/a Johnnie Griffin-Janvier a/k/a Johnnie G. Janvier

a/k/a Johnnie M. Griffin Janvier a/k/a Johnnie Janvier, deceased; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming interest by, through, under or against the Estate of Lashana Griffin a/k/a Lashana V. Griffin a/k/a Lashana Viola Griffin, deceased; Clerk of the Court, Volusia County, Florida; M.W., a minor child; N.S., a minor child; Z.S., a minor child; R.W. a minor child by and through his natural Guardian and Father, Roderick Williams; Stephen J. McCoy a/k/a Stephan R. McCoy a/k/a Stephen Reckal McCoy a/k/a Stephen McCoy a/k/a Stephen R. McCoy; Unknown Minor Child #1 by and through his natural Guardian and Father, Roderick Williams; Unknown Minor Child #2 by and through his natural Guardian and Father, Roderick Williams; Aurigene Janvier a/k/a Janvier Aurigene are the Defendants, that Laura Roth, Volusia County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at, www.volusia. realforeclose.com, beginning at 11:00 AM on the 8th day of December, 2023, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 17, KOTTLE SUBDIVISION, UNIT #2, A SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGE 147, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

REQUESTS FOR ACCOMODATIONS

BY PERSONS WITH DISABILTIES If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at not cost to you, to the provision of certain as-

SECOND INSERTION sistance. Please contact Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 257-6096, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the appearance is less than 7 days;if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

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

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

ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL Dated this 30th day of October, 2023.

BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2001 NW 64th St, Suite 130 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone: (954) 618-6955, ext. 4766 Fax: (954) 618-6954 FLCourtDocs@brockandscott.com By /s/Justin J. Kelley Justin J. Kelley, Esq. Florida Bar No. 32106 File # 19-F00889 November 2, 9, 2023 23-00311I

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA CASE NO. 2023 32541 CICI DAYTONA INN BEACH RESORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. a not-for-profit Florida Corporation Plaintiff, v.

BIG DOG PROPERTIES, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company, EDGEWOOD ROAD, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company CLAMPET MANAGEMENT SOUTH, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, C&P FINANCIAL, LLC, a Florida limited liability company aka C&P FINANCIAL AND OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS CLAIMING BY AND UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS Defendants.

TO: UNKNOWN PERSONS CLAIMING

BY AND UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a declaratory action and action to quiet title on property in Volusia County, Florida described as Unit 320 and 321 Daytona Inn Beach Resort, a condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 4360 Page 4484, of the Public Records of Volusia County Florida and any amendments thereto together with an undivided interest in all the common elements has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on C. NICK ASMA, ESQUIRE, ASMA & ASMA, PA, Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 884 South Dillard Street, Winter Garden, Florida 34787 on or before DEC 04 2023 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court 101 North Alabama Avenue, P.O. Box 6043, Deland, Florida 32721 either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

DATED ON October 19, 2023.

Laura E. Roth As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) BY: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton As Deputy Clerk C. NICK ASMA, ESQUIRE ASMA & ASMA, PA Plaintiff ’s attorney 884 South Dillard Street Winter Garden, Florida 34787 Oct. 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 2023 23-00295I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-12578-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF PHYLLIS FAYE MELVIN Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Phyllis Faye Melvin, deceased, whose date of death was September 24, 2023, 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 November 2, 2023.

Personal Representative: Shelia Currier 26 Old Bridge Way Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 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 November 2, 9, 2023 23-00303I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 642023CP011695 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF DAISY SANTANA Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Daisy Santana, deceased, whose date of death was September 15, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 North Albama Avenue, Deland, Florida 32721. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

Personal Representative: /s/ Luis Mariano Santana Rojas aka Louis Santana 6830 Gibraltar Drive Orlando, Florida 32822 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Bonnie Lawston, Esq. E-mail Addresses: bonnielawstonesq@gmail.com Florida Bar No. 1009691 Law Office of Bonnie Lawston, P.C. 1971 Corona Del Sire Drive North Fort Myers, Florida 33917 Telephone: (631) 425-7299 November 2, 9, 2023 23-00310I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 2023-12317-PRDL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF ESTHER KRUEGER Deceased.

The administration of the estate of ESTHER KRUEGER, deceased, whose date of death was 08/20/2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, Florida 327216043. 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

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2023 11738 PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF ERNEST PAUL VOGT, SR., Deceased.

The Florida administration of the estate of ERNEST PAUL VOGT, SR., deceased, whose date of death was December 12, 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. The names and addresses of the ancillary personal representative and the ancillary personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

Signed on this 25th day of November, 2023. /s/ Brenda Gradl BRENDA GRADL Ancillary Personal Representative 6148 Palomino Circle University Park, FL 34201 /s/ John J. Waskom JOHN J. WASKOM, ESQ. Attorney for Ancillary Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 0962181 ICARD, MERRILL, CULLIS, TIMM, FUREN & GINSBURG, P.A. 8470 Enterprise Circle, Suite 201 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-907-0006 Telephone jwaskom@icardmerrill.com – primary gbugayev@icardmerrill.com – secondary 01821776-1 November 2, 9, 2023 23-00300I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12545 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM EMIL MEYER Deceased.

The administration of the estate of William Emil Meyer, deceased, whose date of death was August 13, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand, Florida 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

Personal Representative: T.J. Meyer 5439 Woodcrest Road Jacksonville, Florida 32205 Attorney for Personal Representative: L. J. Arnold III, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 154474 ARNOLD LAW 718 N. Orange Ave. PO Box 1570 Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 Telephone: (904) 284-5618 Fax: (904) 284-5937 E-Mail: arnold3service@gmail.com Secondary E-Mail: marie.arnoldlaw@gmail.com November 2, 9, 2023 23-00301I

and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is November 2, 2023. /s/ JOAN A KRUEGER Personal Representative 3337 Glenshane Way Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 /s/ DONALD E. HAWKINS Florida Bar No. 137392 ADAM D. WARREN Florida Bar No. 940501 Hawkins, Hawkins & Burt, LLP 501 South Ridgewood Avenue Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 donhawkins@hawkinsandburt.com adamwarren@hawkinsandburt.com laura@hawkinsandburt.com November 2, 9, 2023 23-00304I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2023 12375 CIDL PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF LORELEI C. ALBINO A/K/A LORELEI CECILE ALBINO A/K/A LORELEI C. ALBINO-ORTIZ N/K/A LORELEI CECILE ALBINO A/K/A LORELEI C. ALBINO-ORTIZ, et al., Defendants.

TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF LORELEI C. ALBINO A/K/A LORELEI CECILE ALBINO A/K/A LORELEI C. ALBINO-ORTIZ N/K/A LORELEI CECILE ALBINO A/K/A LORELEI 1316 W HARTLEY CIRCLE, DELTONA, FL 32725 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 36, BLOCK 13, DELTONA LAKES UNIT ONE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGES 96 THROUGH 100, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on De Cubas & Lewis, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is PO BOX 5026, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33310 on or before DEC 05 2023, a date at least thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the (Please publish in BUSINESS OBSERVER) and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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

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

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

LAURA E. ROTH As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton As Deputy Clerk De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff PO BOX 5026 CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33310 23-02633 November 2, 9, 2023 23-00306I

FOURTH INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2014 31324 FMCI DIVISION: 36 David L Williams, Sr, Petitioner vs.

Doretha Snell, Respondent TO: Doretha Snell 403 Banana Cay Dr Apt D South Daytona, FL 32119 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner or petitioner’s attorney: David L Williams, Sr PO Box 730895 Ormond Beach, FL 32173 on or before November 21, 2023 and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at P. O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a Default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office notified of your current address. (You may file Florida Family Law Form 12.915, Notice of Current Address.)

Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk’s Office.

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

Dated: October 4, 2023.

LAURA E. ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Lisa Sheppard Deputy Clerk Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9, 2023

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