Palm Coast Observer 12-21-23

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Some airport noise can’t be helped, director says Attorney for neighbors has asked airport to restrict operations.

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Owners say ‘yes’ to Yes Coffee’s new location in Flagler Beach.

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A RARE RESET

Palm Coast City Council will grant a rare rehearing, after miscommunication in Cascades development proposal: Another chance to make the case for more homes.

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FOUR MORE YEARS?

Flagler County School Board’s lack of experience spurs Cheryl Massaro to run for reelection.

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Making Christmas possible

GRADES RELEASED

FCSO’s annual Shop with a Cop helps 130 Flagler County kids buy Christmas presents. PAGE 3A

Flagler Palm Coast High School wins district duals title.

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Flagler Schools retains B grade as state of Florida releases annual district grades.

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Master Deputy Mike Sinelli helped sisters Haley and Lybrtee Williams shop at Walmart for family members.

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VOICE FOR MAYOR?

Flagler Beach Commission chair Eric Cooley suggests city should join ‘current century,’ allow mayor to vote on commission.

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Time to take flight!

PLAN FOR ATTORNEY Superintendent Moore, attorney Gavin to meet again, as School Board’s effort to make a change continues.

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Matanzas High School places second in its division at the second annual Battle at the Beach cheer competition, hosted by Seabreeze.

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Matanzas High School cheerleaders placed second in the varsity small nontumble division.

Light dispels darkness Chabad of Palm Coast lights menorah on site of antisemitic vandalism.

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2023

CITY WATCH

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Starlight Parade canceled due to severe weather Palm Coast canceled the Starlight Parade on Dec. 16 due to severe weather.

The National Weather Service forecast was for severe thunderstorms with the potential for localized flooding on Saturday into Sunday.

“The safety of the community is always the top priority,” a city press release stated.

The 2023 parade would have been the first Starlight Parade in Palm Coast in three years.

The city will not reschedule the parade for this year because of the “significant challenges” in selecting a date that would accommodate everyone, between Flagler Schools remaining in session through Friday and the upcoming Christmas holiday, the press release stated.

“The city extends heartfelt gratitude to all the participants, volunteers, community partners, and city staff who dedicated their time, creativity, and enthusiasm to preparing for this year’s Starlight Parade,” the press release stated.

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Cascades development gets a new hearing

17th annual Christmas tree recycling: Jan. 6

The Palm Coast City Council will rehear the Cascades development land use application after a neighboring property was included in the development’s application due to a miscommunication.

At the council’s second hearing about the development, on Nov. 7, the council limited the residential land use to a maximum of 416 units, down from the 850 originally requested by the applicant, Byrndog PCP. But a legal description of the 44 acres of the neighboring property owned by JTL Grand Landings was included in the ordinance, limiting the development of that land, too, without the owner’s permission, according to attorney Michael Chiumento.

“When the ordinance was approved by City Council, [the council] did not have the authority to change the comprehensive plan designation for JTL Grand Landings,” Chiumento told the council.

The City Council voted 3-1 to rehear the original application for a maximum 850 units, with council member Theresa Carli Pontieri dissenting and council member Cathy Heighter absent. The rehearing resets the Nov. 7 decision that limited the development to 416 units.

It’s an unusual move: Deputy Chief Development Officer Ray Tyner told the Observer the city has not had a rehearing on a development decision “in the last several years.”

In an interview with the Observer following the council meeting, Chiumento said he is working with the developer to come up with a number lower than the originally proposed 850-unit maximum. The developer had initially planned to include multifamily housing at the development, but eliminated the multifamily portion of the proposal at the Nov. 7 meeting.

Tyner said a “lack of communication” caused the problem. Chiumento said the error was missed on both sides.

Pontieri disagreed, pointing out that the documentation was reviewed by both the developer and city staff as well as the city Plan-

Palm Coast city offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 1 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

There will also be no garbage collection on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1, a city press release said. Instead, services will occur on the next scheduled pickup days, Dec. 28 and Jan. 4. Recycling services will take place as scheduled on Jan. 1, and trash and recycling will remain as scheduled for all other days around the holidays.

Palm Coast will also host its 17th annual Christmas Tree Recycling on Jan. 6 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Palm Coast Fuel Depot at 22 Utility Drive. Residents who donate their Christmas trees will receive a 3-gallon evergreen tree while supplies last, the press release said.

All decorations, lights, tinsel and ornaments should be removed from the Christmas trees prior to donating.

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The Cascades development, owned by Byrndog PCP, and the property owned

by JTL Grand Landings in the “hook”-shaped area. A rehearing will be scheduled soon, a reset of the Nov. 7 decision that limited the development to 416 units.

ing Board once and the City Council twice. She also said the city staff report specifically references the JTL property when it says the 44 acres “will be subject to the site-specific policy limiting the development to 850 dwelling units.”

“My issue with the rehearing is that this provides a slippery slope for people to come before this council ... and ask for a rehearing because things were not buttoned up in the application,” Pontieri said.

Chiumento said he became aware of the problem immediately after the Nov. 7 meeting.

The 330.8 acres owned by Byrndog were annexed into Palm Coast in August. JTL owns a 44.8-acre “hook”-shaped piece of land in the center of the Cascades. That land was previously annexed into Palm Coast and already had its own residential land use designation from the city.

City documents from Sept. 19 and Nov. 7 City Council meetings and the Aug. 16 Palm Coast Planning Board meeting all refer to the Cascades as being 375 acres, including the 44-acre hook piece.

Chiumento said the JTL property was not supposed to be included in

the land use applications, and sent several emails stating that to city staff.

He said the confusion was the result of emails between city staff and the property developers about adjustments to the land use application and including the JTL property in the zoning application. Chiumento said the root of the problem is that the city did not have signed paperwork from the JTL land owner agreeing to the change in land use and limiting the development on his property.

Because of the 416-unit limitation and the Cascades developer’s plans to develop almost 400 units, JTL is no longer able to develop the 98 homes it was previously approved for as part of the Grand Landings development, Chiumento said.

Chiumento said changing the land use without the owner’s signed permission is a violation of the owner’s property rights.

The rehearing will be scheduled at the “earliest possible” City Council meeting, according to Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin’s motion to approve the rehearing request.

Fire battalion chief graduates national program

Palm Coast Fire Department’s Battalion Chief Dave Faust recently graduated the national Executive Fire Officer program.

The leadership program is located at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Over two years, program participants undergo three six- to 10-day residential exercises at the academy.

Faust first joined the PCFD in 2006 as a volunteer firefighter and in 2008 transitioned to a career firefighter, earning the rank of battalion chief in 2022.

He graduated the national program on Dec. 8 and is now one of 460 executive fire officers in Florida.

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2023

Here comes Santa Claus T

Kids surround Santa Claus at the FCSO’s Shop with a Cop.

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he Flagler County Sheriff’s Office’s third annual Shop with a Cop helped around 130 Flagler County children buy Christmas presents on Dec. 15 at the Palm Coast Walmart.

Shop with a Cop focuses on providing holiday presents for families in need in Flagler County.

The children were each assigned to a deputy, another local law enforcement officer or a volunteer and given a $200 gift card to spend at Walmart. The gift cards were purchased through the Flagler Sheriff Children’s Charities, a charity established by Sheriff Rick Staly in 2020.

The combined donations from FCSO employees and local businesses and organizations totaled over $35,000, according to a press release from the FCSO. The FCSO employees donated $24,783 this year, up from $18,912 in 2022.

The charity also received donations from the Knights of the Inferno Motorcycle Club, Punishers Motorcycle Club, Flagler County Tax Collector’s Office employees, the Bunnell Police Department, AMVETS of Bunnell, Pioneer Guns and Ammo and retired FCSO Sgt. Manny Sa, according to the press release.

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Arion Stevenson and Rakiyah Matlock pose with their basket of goodies.

Joshua Lynn, from the Department of Corrections, takes Ethan Dickson around the toy aisles.

Citizen Observer Patrol Officer Jill Dempsey with her service dog, Kissable Katie

Volunteer Travis Vanduren-Reneau helps fill a sand ornament.

The FCSO’s iconic Grinch, Cmdr. Mike Lutz.

Devyn Bodri with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office’s Beth Doyle

Deputy Josh Barrett watches as Lucas picks out some Hot Wheels toys.

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Citing lack of experience, Superintendent, attorney to meet again Massaro runs for reelection

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Flagler County School Board member Cheryl Massaro said a lack of experience on both the board and in district administration plus encouragement from community members convinced her to run for reelection.

“I’ve been thinking about it. It’s not a last-minute choice,” said Massaro, 70, who filed on Dec. 12 to run for the District 5 seat again in 2024.

“I’ve been getting a ton of people requesting that I run, telling me I have to run. When I go to the food store, people are stopping me and saying, ‘You need to run,’ So, I’ve been thinking about it. And nobody was coming to surface, applying to run. So, I said, I got to run.”

Massaro was elected in 2020 when she defeated incumbent Maria Barbosa. She is Flagler Schools’ second-longest tenured board member behind Colleen Conklin, who has been on the School Board since 2000 and is Flagler County’s longestserving elected official. Conklin has said she will not seek reelection next year, and Massaro said earlier this year that she probably wouldn’t either.

But Massaro said she changed her mind partly because of the inexperi-

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Cari McGee named principal at Bunnell Elementary School

Cari McGee

Pending School Board approval, Cari McGee will be the new principal at Bunnell Elementary School.

Flagler Schools Superintendent LaShakia Moore announced the

appointment on Dec. 18. The School Board approved the appointment with other personnel items at its Dec. 19 business meeting.

“Cari McGee knows the children, families, teachers and staff at Bunnell Elementary,” Superintendent LaShakia Moore said in a Dec. 18 press release. “When I asked the stakeholders at BES what they want in their next leader, they said they wanted a person who would listen and be active in our community. I’m confident Ms. McGee is that person.”

McGee has been an assistant principal at Bunnell Elementary since July 2019. Before that, she served as a school counselor for over a decade.

BES had been without a permanent principal since Donnelle Evensen resigned in September.

Evensen and a teacher had been

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Flagler County School Board has approved a job description for the the school district’s general counsel, although the board has not yet formally approved the new position.

The board actually approved a draft of the job description on the consent agenda at its Dec. 19 business meeting. At an information workshop earlier in the day, board member Christy Chong said she was not satisfied with some of the wording in the description. But with board attorney Kristy Gavin scheduled to face termination at the end of the year if she and the district do not come to terms on a mutual agreement, board members agreed that time was running out.

At the workshop, Superintendent LaShakia Moore said she and Gavin will have another meeting by the

Board approves 2024-25 school calendar High school day will be expanded by seven minutes; Thanksgiving break will be a full week.

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Flagler County School Board approved the 2024-2025 school calendar at its business meeting on Dec. 19.

The calendar includes a full week of Thanksgiving break and no classes on election days and ends the first semester before winter break. To preserve those priorities, the calendar committee — with consent from the board — added seven minutes to the high school day.

With Aug. 12 the earliest day

placed on administrative leave while the school district investigated two assemblies that were held exclusively for African American students on Aug. 18. The teacher who organized the assemblies also resigned.

McGee was introduced as the new principal to the school’s faculty and staff on Dec. 18. Moore introduced her at the Dec. 19 board meeting.

“I did just want to take a brief moment to thank Superintendent Moore and her cabinet, the board and the interviewing committee for providing me this opportunity,” she said. “I do not take this charge lightly and will serve the school and community with great care and respect. ... I want you to know that we have a slam dunk faculty and staff, a group of 150 folks that I have come to know and love over the last four and a half years. They make magic

the school year can begin, the first semester will have 85 days while the second semester will have 94 days.

To meet the state-required number of instructional minutes for high schools in the first semester, the district is lengthening each of the seven class periods by one minute.

The school day at Flagler Palm Coast and Matanzas high schools currently ends at 2:40 p.m. Next year, the high schools will be dismissed at 2:47 p.m. Elementary and middle schools will not be affected by the change.

Superintendent LaShakia Moore noted that the weeklong Thanksgiving break is a priority for families.

But Monday (Nov. 25) and Tuesday (Nov. 26) of that week are potential hurricane makeup days. They are listed third and fourth on the makeup day priority list.

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every day and are counting on the continued support of the district and board.”

McGee graduated from Western Michigan University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in Social Psychology. She earned a master’s in Counseling Education from Michigan State University in 2006 and another master’s in Educational Leadership from American College of Education in 2018.

moving in the right direction,” Superintendent LaShakia Moore said in a statement. “I am confident that we will continue to improve academic achievement.”

Old Kings Elementary School and Indian Trails Middle School received A grades. Rymfire, Wadsworth and Belle Terre elementary schools and Matanzas and Flagler Palm Coast high schools received B grades. Bunnell Elementary and Buddy Taylor Middle received C grades.

Rymfire and FPC each improved from C to B grades. Belle Terre dropped from an A to a B. Flagler County students improved in science and social studies scores.

This was the first set of school grades to use the new state assessment scores. The point scale was changed for this year so most districts retained thier previous score.

Flagler Schools retains B grade The Florida Department of Education released school grades for the 2022-2023 school year on Dec. 11, and Flagler Schools retained its B grade as a district.

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sion that the negotiations were at an end.

Colleen Conklin recommended that Moore and Gavin work out an agreement on their own. Furry and Massaro agreed.

Massaro said that according to an attorney she spoke with, Gavin could have a case against the district for a “hostile work environment, wrongful discharge, sex and age discrimination and defamation.”

Furry said that Gavin’s termination will be with cause, although cause has not been put forward yet.

Furry, Sally Hunt and Chong all said they have just cause to terminate Gavin. Hunt said at the workshop that she would not be comfortable putting together a legal draft without counsel.

“You need to articulate your cause in writing and put support with it, and anyone else who has cause,” Furry said.

Chong would not say what issues she had with the district’s job description for general counsel.

At the business meeting, Furry said he spoke to one law firm, Weiss and Serota, about acting as board attorney on an interim basis. They would charge $300 per hour, Furry said.

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ence on the board and in the superintendent’s office in addition to the possibility that a new School Board attorney would replace Kristy Gavin.

“The problem is, after Dr. Conklin said she is not running and my not running and you have (the board) terminating the only other person that has institutional knowledge, historical institutional knowledge, which is our School Board attorney, Gavin, we’ll have a School Board that has no more than a year and a half of experience as well as an administrative team, and a whole administrative suite, that doesn’t have a year and a half experience. So yes, that’s a bit frightening,” Massaro said.

Massaro and Conklin have been outspoken in their support of Gavin, who has been the board’s attorney for 17 years. Gavin, whose contract does not expire until June 30, 2025, has been in negotiations to take on a new role as the district’s attorney.

The board voted on Oct. 26 to terminate Gavin’s contract by Dec. 31 if an agreement is not reached.

Massaro, whose term as board chair ended on Nov. 28, had been representing the board in the negotiations. She had said the school district’s recent offer to Gavin included a stipulation that Gavin agree not to sue Flagler Schools.

But at the Dec. 19 School Board workshop she said she and Gavin both misunderstood Superintendent LaShakia Moore’s offer.

“Any way you look at it, it’s going to cost the district more money,” Massaro told the Observer. “To have a School Board attorney earning $135,000 for the work they do is not expensive. So when they hire someone else, they’re going to have to go to an hourly rate.”

If the board terminates Gavin’s contract, Massaro said, Gavin will be due $150,000, which would cover personal leave time owed to her and 12 weeks of salary.

Massaro is the first candidate to file for the District 5 seat. Paul Mucciolo has filed to run for Conklin’s District 3 seat. Nicole Durenberger is also listed by the Flagler County Elections office as an active candidate for Conklin’s seat, but Durenberger told the Observer that she is withdrawing her candidacy.

end of the week. If they can agree, Gavin would shift roles from school board attorney to the new position of general counsel for the district, answering directly to Moore. Without an agreement, the board decided by a majority vote in October that her contract would be terminated on Dec. 31.

The board would still need to approve a mutual agreement. Board Chair Will Furry said any agreement would have to include a full release of Gavin’s contract, which does not expire until June 2025.

“It will be a deal breaker if we don’t have that in there,” he said.

Moore said there was a misunderstanding at the last meeting about her offer to Gavin and there was a desire to return to the table. Board member Cheryl Massaro, who had been sitting in on the meetings, said she had also misunderstood. Massaro told the Observer last week that the offer would include a stipulation that Gavin not initiate litigation against the district.

Furry told Massaro that she should not have made comments to the media based on the closed-door meetings. Massaro said the meetings “were not asked to be confidential,” and she was also under the impres-

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Cheryl Massaro said replacing Kristy Gavin as School Board attorney contributed to her decision.

Superintendent LaShakia Moore said there was a misunderstanding at the last meeting with Board Attorney Kristy Gavin.

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Chabad of Palm Coast lights menorah on site of antisemitic vandalism ‘Light always trumps over darkness,’ Rabbi Levi Ezagui said of the lighting celebration held across from the pier in Flagler Beach.

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Rabbi Levi Ezagui of Chabad of Palm Coast led a menorah lighting celebration on Dec. 13 — the seventh night of Hanukkah — at the old Bank of America building across from the pier on South Ocean Shore Boulevard in Flagler Beach.

The building, one of six businesses in the vicinity that were spraypainted with antisemitic graffiti on the night of Nov. 19, was chosen for the celebration, Ezagui said.

“This being a place that was brought hate, it’s a good opportunity to introduce light, to show that light always trumps over darkness,” Ezagui said. “We’re celebrating our Judaism with the light of the menorah, to bring kindness, to bring love to the world. With all the hate, the way to fight it is to bring kindness and love.”

Celebrants bundled up on a windy and rainy evening and ate latkes and doughnuts. Some danced to contemporary and traditional music played over a loudspeaker as they waited for the lighting of the propane menorah.

The menorah was originally set up by the front doors of the building where hateful messages were spray painted.

Because of the weather, the menorah was moved to the side of the building under cover.

The owner of the building, Pinchas Maman, was in attendance, as were Tomer and Yasmine Oshri, who own the Salty Turtle gift shops that were also vandalized.

Maman plans to convert the bank building into a retail store and a coffee shop.

“We bring some light,” he said.

“We fight with more light.”

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Rochelle Gilder, Yasmine Oshri and Lielle Oshri enjoy doughnuts after the menorah lighting.

Rabbi Levi Ezagui of Chabad of Palm Coast lights the menorah at the site of recent antisemitic vandalism.

“This being a place that was brought hate, it’s a good opportunity to introduce light, to show that light always trumps over darkness.”

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Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney gives a thumbs up as he awaits the menorah lighting.

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Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney lit the shamash, which is used to light the other candles on a Hanukkah menorah.

Doughney, quoting Martin Luther King, said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” and “Darkness cannot drive out dark-

Pinchas Maman, owner of the former bank building that was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti.

ness, only light can do that, and hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”

Ezagui thanked the Maman family for letting Chabad hold the lighting celebration.

“We’re gathered here to light the menorah, which is a symbol of love, kindness, pride,” Ezagui told the crowd. “There was hate just a month ago at this very spot right in the main entrance, antisemitic attacks aiming to intimidate and strike fear in the Jewish community.

But we refuse to be silenced or cower. We stand here today proud and united to declare that we’ll never be defeated by hate.”

The Flagler Beach Police Department identified Liam Mackin, 70, an Irish citizen, as the person who vandalized the businesses. A warrant was issued for Mackin’s arrest on Dec. 6, but, according to the Central Florida Intelligence Exchange, he left for Ireland on Dec. 5, with no known return date.

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SHIPPING COST 1:15 p.m. — First block of Levee Lane, Ormond Beach Fraud. A 78-year-old Ormond Beach woman called police out of concern that a package she recently mailed had arrived without its contents — $8,500 in cash.

The woman told police she had received an email in November from someone claiming to be with the United Nations. This person told her that they could assist in bringing home the woman’s boyfriend, an alleged four-star general, from the war in Gaza, according to a police report.

It would just cost her $8,500, which the woman mailed to an address in Houston, Texas.

On Dec. 9, the woman received another email stating the package had arrived, but that it had arrived empty. She was instructed to send more money, but opted not to.

The woman said she had met her boyfriend at a football game in Virginia and said that, while they had talked about him coming home, she hadn’t inquired about doing so online. Police suspected the alleged general was involved in the scam. The woman didn’t wish to press charges.

DEC. 14

FAST AND FURIOUS 6:46 p.m. — First block of Abacus Avenue, Ormond Beach Reckless driver. Police responded to a local neighborhood after receiving reports about four-wheelers speeding on Leeway Trail.

Police spoke to two witnesses, one of whom expressed frustration about how fast the four-wheelers were traveling and the fact that they were tearing up the grass on Leeway Trail, according to a police report. As police spoke with the witnesses, another officer attempted to track down the drivers, but he was unsuccessful.

The reporting officer told the witnesses that they would patrol the area as much as possible, and the witness said she usually notices an increase in four-wheelers when school is out for holidays or during weekends.

DEC. 16

TOUGH GUY 9:01 p.m. — 3800 block of Old Kings Road, Palm Coast Battery of a person over 65, resisting arrest. A 67-year-old man who was arrested for shoving his roommate three times told a Sheriff’s Office deputy that the deputy would need “a couple more guys” to arrest him.

The suspect is a resident at an assisted living facility and had walked into his shared

room where his roommate was lying down, according to an arrest report. The two began to argue, and the suspect then shoved his roommate off the bed and shoved the man twice more as the roommate tried to stand up.

When the deputy told the suspect he was under arrest, the man said the deputy would need help to do it. He was charged with resisting arrest and battery.

DEC. 17

GOING NOWHERE 7:21 p.m. — 500 block of Deen Road, Palm Coast Reckless driving. A Palm Coast man drove backward on Deen Road after an argument with his mother.

A deputy was monitoring the Deen Road and Hardy Street intersection when a man driving a white hatchback sped through the stop sign, according to the suspect’s arrest report. As the deputy put his patrol car in drive to follow the hatchback, the car came back through the intersection in reverse, again speeding through the stop sign.

The deputy followed the hatchback back to a home on Deen Road. The driver parked and got out of the car.

As the deputy arrested the suspect for reckless driving, the man said had gotten into an argument with his mother and left the home, the report said. He came back because he forgot his phone.

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The All-State Elementary Chorus will perform at the Tampa Convention Center in early January 2024.

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Athena Montalbano and Beachside Elementary music teacher Sarah Johns pose with the All-State Elementary Chorus acceptance packet.

State in elementary school go on to do something music related in the future, even if it’s joining chorus in middle school.”

Johns chooses 10-12 students each year to audition for All-State. Their audition is recorded and submitted in September of the new school year and then sent off to be judged.

Each student must receive a certain number of points from their audition, Points are given by judges during both the song and warm-up portion of the audition.

Each student is competing against their classmates as well as other students all around the state.

The All-State Elementary Chorus receives around 1,000 auditions each year and only selects around 200 students.

“She really amazes me sometimes, because when she puts her mind to something, she is going to figure it out, and that’s what she’s done with music; she’s always wanted to be a singer,” Jessica Montalbano said.

Athena’s favorite artist is Taylor Swift, but she said the person who inspires her the most is Johns,

because “she is able to sing and teach others how to sing and improve their voices.”

When Athena isn’t singing, she is participating in school clubs such as Garden Club and Girls on the Run. She also enjoys spending time with her siblings, making friendship bracelets and helping them with their schoolwork.

Athena is still young, but she has a few career choices in mind: Becoming a singer, a lawyer or maybe a music teacher.

The All-State Elementary Chorus will perform at the Tampa Convention Center as part of the Florida Elementary Music Educators Association conference in early January 2024.

They will perform six songs, three of them in different languages.

“I cry every year,” John said. “It’s nothing like anything you’ve heard in your entire life. You look at these kids that are 9 and 10 years old, and they sound like the most amazing angel band you’ve ever heard.”

The Flagler County Veterans Advisory Council and Flagler Veterans Day Parade Committee recently recognized Matt Crews and his wife, Melissa, owner-operators of Woody’s BBQ at 99 Flagler Plaza Drive in Palm Coast.

Matt Crews donated over 500 meals for the picnic after Flagler County’s Veterans Day events.

Veterans, family members and the community enjoyed barbequed chicken, beans, coleslaw and iced tea. There were plenty of hotdogs to go around, too.

It was the first time in at least 60 years that there was a Veterans Day parade in Flagler County, and Matt Crews, a lifelong resident of the county, expressed a desire to contribute to the festivities. Nobody left hungry; everybody left satisfied.

The Crews were presented with a special plaque to commemorate their generosity, and Randy Stapleford, representing Rep. Michael Waltz’s office, presented Matt Crews with a custom challenge coin from the congressman.

Matt Crews felt especially honored to be involved because he has family members who served in the military, including both of his grandfathers who served in World War II, one in the Marines and one in the Army Air Corps. The Crews have owned Woody’s since 1998.

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The Flagler County Commission voted unanimously at its Dec. 18 meeting to remove Planning Board member Heather Haywood from the board after she responded derisively and dismissively to a public records request from the local news website FlaglerLive.

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The commission had also considered removing Haywood from the board last month because she is homesteaded in Volusia County rather than Flagler County (she rents in Flagler), but decided at the time to keep her on.

AGENCY FUND WILL SUPPORT DOLINER FOOD BANK

The Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia and Flagler Counties have announced the establishment of a new agency fund with the Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties. The newly created fund is expected to be valued at $1 million and aims to support the Jerry Doliner Food Bank’s work in the community.

“We are excited for the opportunity to partner with Community Foundation and United Way,” said Rabbi Dr. Rob Lennick, executive director of the Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties. “This fund will provide long-term financial stability and ensure that the Jerry Doliner Food Bank can continue its vital work, helping to nourish our neighbors and build a stronger, more resilient community.”

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Athena Montalbano has been singing since she could talk.

Before she was a year old, she was singing along to Tropicana’s orange juice commercials on TV. “From the moment she was born, this child has been singing and dancing,” said her mother, Jessica Montalbano. “I knew it was something more when around two years ago she started singing a Justin Bieber song a cappella style like it was nothing. It stopped me in my tracks because she had no music going but knew every word of the song.

Athena is currently a fifth grader at Beachside Elementary School.

Before Beachside opened, Athena was a student at the former Osceola Elementary, where her music teacher, Sarah Johns, also taught.

Johns has been a music teacher for 23 years and started as a high school band director. She moved into teaching music at elementary schools 18 years ago.

In October, Athena became John’s 20th student to be chosen for the All-State Elementary Chorus.

Athena has never taken a vocal lesson or done any performances or competitions.

She has only ever sung in music class with Johns. She was chosen to audition for the All-State Choir at the end of her fourth grade year and spent the summer practicing and learning the audition songs.

Music teachers are not required to involve their students in All-State, but Johns decides to take time out of her schedule to give each of them that opportunity.

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After public outcry about the way Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers killed a pet deer — cutting its throat with a knife and then leaving it to struggle and bleed for a quarter hour in a suburban front yard before shooting it — the FWC is changing its policies on how staff can kill wildlife.

The FWC sent out a staff memorandum of “interim guidance” on Dec. 13.

Staff may euthanize injured or sick animals, or “humanely kill” animals that are not injured or sick, only using “equipment, supplies, and approved methods outlined in program-specific policies with which they have training,” the memorandum states.

Staff members must also must

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make every effort to do so out of public view, the memo states.

The deer’s killing was first reported by the Observer.

FWC officers decided to kill the deer after receiving reports that it had attacked a resident while he was gardening. The deer had been raised as a pet by another local resident for over a year and was known around the neighborhood as “Baboo.”

Responding law enforcement officers from FWC and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office tied the deer to a telephone pole in a Palm Coast front yard and slit its throat.

Body camera footage revealed that the injured deer struggled and bled for about 15 minutes before one FWC officer shot it in the chest.

The use of the knife, and the length of time the officers left the wounded deer to struggle, prompted complaints from people who said the killing was inhumane. The Palm Coast man who raised the deer, Mike Hansen, said he would be seeking legal representation.

The FWC announced during a Dec. 5 meeting that it will be updating its euthanasia polioceancenter.com/about-us/ echo-art-gallery.stml. The ECHO Gallery committee will review submissions and select final works for display in the ECHO Gallery from May 2024 through March 2025.

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cy. FlaglerLive first reported that the FWC announced it would be making the change.

The Dec. 13 memorandum itself does not give detailed guidance on methods. The Observer has asked an FWC public information officer whether the new guidance will bar FWC staff from killing animals by cutting their throats, but has not received a reply as of the publication of this story.

The memo states that FWC staff members whose duties include euthanizing or humanely killing wildlife “must receive training on safe and humane methods prior to conducting such job duties.”

If not acting in accordance with program-specific policies, they must also received first-level supervisor approval to do so unless the “poses an immediate public safety risk.”

Several bullet-points in the memo direct FWC employees to shield the killing of wildlife from the public.

“Additional considerations include, but are not limited to, the density of the populated area and the presence of members of the public or the media,” the memo states.

Staff members preparing

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to euthanize sick or injured wildlife can use “chemical immobilization” to transport the animal to a location out of public view, it states.

(The memo does not address whether an animal that is not injured or sick may be tranquilized before killing. The Observer has asked that question and will add the answer here if we receive it.)

If an animal must be killed in public view, it adds, “staff shall attempt to obstruct public views as much as possible by using sheets, tarps, etc.”

The memorandum states that it will remain in effect until the FWC agenda it or develops a new internal policy.

CRIME REPORT Man found guilty of soliciting sex from minor A Palm Coast man has been found guilty of stalking and soliciting sex from a minor and faces up to 15 years in prison.

Jerome Malerba, 47, was found guilty by a jury on Dec. 13 of unlawful sexual activity using computer services or

devices, aggravated stalking of a victim under 16 years of age and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.

Malerba was arrested in November 2022 and had been messaging the victim for over two years, threatening the teenage girl for sexual favors.

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Alice Stella Kroll was born on April 17, 1939 in Bloomfield NJ, to parents who ran Oppenheimer’s Meats, a small meat purveyor’s shop in Montclair NJ. She graduated in the class of 1961 from Douglass College (of Rutgers University) and taught fifth grade. Having known Stewart Otto Manthey since the 6th grade, she married him in 1963. The birth of their first child came in 1965, quickly followed by three more children. They settled in Wayne, NJ where she stayed home to raise her 4 children before ultimately returning to the workforce as an administrative assistant at a pharmaceutical company. Stewart and Alice were active parishioners at Wayne Presbyterian Church, where she and other members of a small choir filled the church with beautiful music every Sunday for years.

Stew and Alice retired to Palm Coast in 2005 and joined the faith community of Palm Coast Bible Church. Alice was always active, and the cancer that took her robbed her first of that enjoyment. From softball to tennis to paddle tennis to playing catch in the yard with the kids to golf, Alice was a good athlete who enjoyed the exercise and camaraderie that sports offered. In their retirement, she and Stew roamed the country playing golf along the way. An annual travel odyssey to escape the hot summers of Florida put many miles behind them. Stewart and Alice shared a long life together of common interests and strong community filled

with lifelong friendships.

Alice was a lot of things to a lot of people over her lifetime: wife, mother, sister, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, friend, co-worker, golf partner… and there is no way to capture all she meant to those blessed with a place in her heart. Certainly Alice was — and remains — the quintessential role model for her family and peers: wise, hardworking, practical, tenacious, devoted, loving, and strong (so strong!). Life’s challenges and heartbreaks were met head on with quiet resolve and stoicism that was nothing short of remarkable. Alice also made us laugh with her wry humor and wit, and while not overly demonstrative, no one ever doubted they were special and much loved. She was simply someone you couldn’t help but admire. Our family has lost a pillar of strength and fount of guidance, but Alice will continue to influence our lives for the better thanks to the lessons she taught us through leading by example. Those lessons, along with her deep spiritual faith,

are a big part of the loving legacy Alice has left behind.

Survived by Stewart Manthey, her husband of 60 years; Kristen Manthey-Tayler (Mark) of Succasunna, NJ; Brian (Margie) Manthey of Otisco, NY; Alison Manthey of Salida, CO; grandchildren Jack, Eric and Jensen Tayler; Tyler and Shane Manthey; Vasey and Lily Stephens.

Pre-deceased by her parents Tony and Jean Kroll; brother Gerald Kroll; and daughter Marilyn Manthey, who was born with a rare congenital defect called Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, which brought many developmental challenges and took her life in February 2000 at the age of 29.

Please pray for our family as we grieve this deep loss. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to the Cornelia de Lange Foundation at www.cdlsusa.org.

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Should Flagler Beach mayor vote in meetings? Director: Laws prevent Flagler airport from fixing noise issues Chair Eric Cooley said he would like to see the issue as a ballot item for residents to decide.

Airport can’t safely increase approach elevations and can’t ban touch-and-go operations, Sieger says.

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The Flagler Beach City Commission is considering changing the mayor position to allow it a vote on the commission.

Commission Chair Eric Cooley requested the discussion item at the Dec. 14 meeting and said he’s proposing the change because Flagler Beach residents, in his experience, are shocked to find out the mayor does not have a vote. He suggested the decision be placed in the hands of residents on a ballot.

“I’m of the opinion … this is a very antiquated form a government. To have an elected official, that can’t vote … to me, it never made sense,” Cooley said. “I thought, it’s time that we get, kind of, caught up to the current century.”

The commission will hold an informative workshop meeting on the topic before deciding. This would not be for the upcoming March election, Cooley said.

The Flagler Beach City Commission has five commissioners and the mayor, who does not have a vote on the board, according to the city charter. While the mayor position does not have a vote, it does have the right to veto ordinances and resolutions.

Mayor Suzie Johnston said her position is primarily ceremonial, even though residents often come to her asking for support on commission items. Without a vote, she said, she doesn’t have a way to effect change.

“I can’t make any decisions for residents,” Johnston said.

She said has caused her to “consider the tenure” of her term as mayor. The mayoral seat is one of two seats up for election in 2024.

Commissioner James Sherman said he’d like to see a voting mayor but also like the idea of an informative workshop. The other three mem-

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“To have an elected official, that can’t vote … to me, it never made sense,” said Flagler Beach City Commission Chair Eric Cooley.

bers of the board were more cautious about the proposed changes.

Cooley said a ballot vote would allow the residents to decide. “‘Do we want to hear from our residents,’ is kind of the main question,” he said. “I’ve heard enough that, you know, they want our mayor to be able to vote.”

City Attorney Drew Smith said this form of governance was modeled after the branches of state and federal governments. If given a vote, Smith said, the elected mayor is usually the commission chair.

“Many times, the mayor will be the one at large seat at a dais,” Smith said. “The mayor is the one person that everybody gets to vote for.”

The commission currently elects its own chair. Commissioner Jane Mealy said keeping one elected position as commission chair could lead to a “dangerous situation.”

“I’ve seen mayors become very self-important people because they’re going to run the meetings,” she said.

Changing the mayoral position to allow a vote opens the doors to other questions: Would it mean the city would need to eliminate a commission district seat, to retain the five voting members? What would that mean for term lengths and election cycles?

All six elected positions are cur-

rently for three years and only two of the six seats are on the ballot at any one time, with few exceptions, the city charter says.

Mealy said the system had been in place for nearly 100 years.

“Does that make it antiquated in itself? Or does that mean it’s worked up until now?” Mealy said. “And why are we fixing something that isn’t broken?”

“We might not know that it’s broken,” Johnston replied.

As far as comments from residents, Mealy said she has never had someone complain to her about the mayor’s lack of vote. If people are shocked to find out it’s a non-voting position, she said, they don’t understand how the city’s government works.

“We have a Citizens Academy so people can learn how our city works,” she said.

Despite that, Mealy said she’d never turn down an opportunity to hear residents’ opinions. Both Vice Chair Rick Belhumeur and Commissioner Scott Spradley wanted to wait until the commission had an informative workshop on the topic before deciding either way.

“I’m not against it,” Spradley said.

“But I don’t know enough to be for it either.”

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Safety and FAA regulations bar the Flagler Executive Airport from acceding to two residents’ demands that the airport increase approach elevations over local neighborhoods and ban touch-and-go operations, according to the airport’s director.

“We do not have the authority to do that. Nor would it be safe for us to ask an aircraft to do that,” Flagler Executive Airport Director Roy Sieger said at a Dec. 18 County Commission meeting.

Sieger was addressing the commission after an attorney representing the two residents sent the county a letter of demands that the residents hope would decrease noise and pollution over the Seminole Woods and Quail Hollow neighborhoods near the airport, where the residents, Gina Weiss and Ray Stevens, live.

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

The letter demands that the county raise approach elevations over Quail Hollow and Seminole Woods to greater than 500 feet, ban touchand-go operations entirely and create a hotline residents can use to report any violations of those rules.

The airport takes noise complaints seriously, Sieger said, but the 500foot elevation demand isn’t possible given airplanes’ approach trajectories.

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to land. It’s not possible to do,” Sieger said. “Helicopters can do it. Airplanes don’t do that.”

FAA regulations and grant requirements would bar the airport from halting stop-and-go operations, Sieger said.

“The FAA compliance manual ... talks about restrictions on touchand-go operations,” he said. “And it says a touch-and-go operation is an aircraft procedure used in flight training, it is considered an aeronautical activity; as such, it cannot be prohibited by an airport sponsor without justification.”

Justification, Sieger said, would mean a problem that would render touch-and-go operations unsafe, like capacity problems or runway length.

Weiss, Sieger said, had approached the FAA to complain about the noise, and received a letter back. Sieger read a portion of it at the meeting.

The letter notes that Weiss’ home is under the final approach course for one of its runways.

Aircraft operating under visual flight rules or using an area navigation approach to the runway would generally be flying at about 300 feet when passing near her home, it notes.

“Due to your home’s proximity to FIN [the Flagler Executive Airport] and direct alignment with runway 6/24, noise from aircraft in your area is unavoidable,” it states.

The airport does have noise abatement procedures in place, including asking pilots not to fly at night, Sieger said.

The city of Palm Coast, he said, could also mandate real estate disclosures for properties near the airport and require that buildings constructed near the airport use sound-insulating building materials.

“As opportunities arise to improve our methods, please be confident we will pursue them within our means and our authority,” Sieger said.

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Owners say yes to Yes Coffee’s new location in Flagler Beach Mike and Rachel McDermott have moved their coffee shop to a new spot on South Second Street.

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Yes Coffee is now serving its curated brews in a new, larger location in Flagler Beach.

The coffee shop — owned

by Mike and Rachel McDermott — has moved from its location at the Coastal Family Church in Flagler Beach to 213 S. Second St., Unit 2.

Everything about Yes Coffee, is carefully measured, down to the details, Mike McDermott said.

“It’s chemistry, really, if you want to get down to it,” he said. “It’s just adding stuff with the right ratios and the right amounts in the right temperatures.”

Rachel McDermott said the new location allows the McDermotts to build a space around their coffee.

“That’s why we’re so excited about our new space,” she said. “We’re pairing the atmosphere with how our coffee looks, tastes and feels.”

Yes Coffee’s beans are roasted locally in Ormond Beach, she said, and some of the shop’s merchandise and treats also come from local Flagler Beach businesses.

Rachel McDermott opened her first coffee shop in Jef-

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Rachel McDermott, co-owner of Yes, Coffee

freys Bay, South Africa, while the two were there for a Bible study school. That shop, called Victory Cafe, raised money for missionaries, she said. When she and Mike left, she said, they handed over the shop to another missionary.

Victory Cafe is how the two got together. Mike McDermott, who prefers to drink tea, said he researched coffee for a week straight.

“I intentionally got into coffee to impress my wife,” he said.

The South African shop was so successful, he said, that the pastor of Coastal Family Church asked the McDer-

motts to replicate the shop on the site of Coastal Family Church after the two returned to Flagler Beach. That location opened in July 2019, just one month after the McDermotts married.

The new shop is double the size, and all of the details — from the interior design to the staff hired, the curated recipes and the ingredients — were carefully selected.

“The whole idea was just to have a community and to have coffee be the center of that,” McDermott said. “We have a place where it’s very welcoming and the aesthetic is somewhere between modern and homey.”

At Yes Coffee, he said, all the ingredients are weighed.

The menu is simple. The grind of the coffee and the espresso is adjusted throughout the day. The syrups are all made in-house with Yes Coffee’s own recipes, he said — even the tea is weighed and bagged in the store.

The details are important, he said.

“We weigh everything, and we make that the focus of excellence,” he said. “Otherwise, you’re just going to get a generic product that everybody else has.”

Rachel McDermott said she and Mike are both excited to see the shop come together as a place of community.

“We’re just so excited to really be a place where people can gather,” she said. “We just love seeing people come together over a cup of coffee.”

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Kai, Avie, Sage, Sam and Kelly Williams (front row) and Captain Dru Williams hold up last year’s award.

BIZ BUZZ CRESCENT WATERSPORTS WINS AWARDS Crescent Watersports Boat Club, Sales, Charters & Rentals, a family-owned business based in Palm Coast, has won multiple recent awards.

The boat rental and charter company is a 2023 Best of Florida winner in Guide to Florida’s annual readers’ poll and also won the Nextdoor Neighborhood Faves award for 2023.

“Crescent Watersports is honored and proud our community voted us a neighborhood fave!” Captain Dru & Kelly Williams said, according to a press release. “We have a passion of getting people out on our beautiful waterway and we

GERMFREE’S CHIEF OF STAFF RECOGNIZED

TRIBUTES Teal Tranter Tully

Taylor Miller, chief of staff at Germfree Laboratories, received the Volusia Manufacturers Association’s Emerging Leader Award on Dec. 7.

This recognition celebrates her outstanding leadership and innovative contributions to the industry, according to a press release.

Miller has been an integral part of Germfree’s organization since she joined in 2020.

Miller, who has a master’s in business administration from Florida State University, plays a pivotal role in partnering with the executive team to execute business strategies.

She spearheaded a multimillion dollar factory reoptimization project and led the overhaul of the enterprise resource planning system.

“This recognition is not only a personal achievement but a testament to the incredible work and dedication of the entire Germfree team,” Miller said. “I am excited about the opportunities ahead and committed to driving innovation and success in the industry.”

July 26, 1990 - December 1, 2023

Teal Tranter Tully, age 33 of Flagler Beach, FL passed away peacefully in the loving presence of her family at the Stuart Meyers Hospice House on December 1, 2023. She was born on July 26, 1990, in Daytona Beach, Florida, to James Tranter and the late Tara O’Neill Tranter.

Teal was an Ovarian Cancer warrior, valiantly fighting this awful disease for almost 4 years. She was known for her strength and resilience. She was a beautiful woman with a heart of gold, and an infectious laugh, accompanied by her stunning hazel eyes that could light up a room.

Teal’s pride and joy were her two sons, James P. Tully IV “Jett” and Bodhi O’Neill Tully. She loved them immensely and they were her world. Family mattered most to Teal, and she cherished her roles as mother and wife.

Teal is survived by her loving husband, James P. Tully III “Trey”, her sons Jett and Bodhi, her father James Tranter, her brothers Sefton (Meghan) Tranter, Wesley Tranter and brother in law Shane (Amanda) Tully. She was a beloved aunt to her nephews Hendrix, Knox and Hudson Tranter, and nieces Hadley and Finley Tranter. Teal also leaves behind many dear friends “adopted by love” who counted as family.

Teal was preceded in death by her mother, Tara O’Neill Tranter, who certainly greeted her with

happily provide safe experiences with top notch customer service to all our members and rental clients!”

In 2022, Crescent Watersports won the National Association of Social Workers’ Citizen of the Year award in 2022 for its Alzheimer’s program, in which guides take families out on the water for what they call “prop therapy.”

Crescent Watersports also recently added a sales department, where it buys and sells low-hour pre-owned boats, and now sells gift certificates for all of its services, according to a news release from Crescent Watersports.

The company also donates sunset cruises for fundraisers and recently assisted with the Bold Ladies in Business fundraiser for the Sheriff’s Office.

For more information, visit crescentwatersports.com.

open arms. She is now perfect in every way; dancing and telling her mother all about her - lovely tales.

Teal had a designer’s eye and a style all her own. She loved to decorate and throw a party, and her creativity shone through in everything she did. She was also a dedicated Jacksonville Jaguar fan, supporting her team through thick and thin.

Memorial services to celebrate Teal’s life were held at Craig’s Flagler Palms Funeral Home on Friday, December 8, 2023. A memorial paddle out in Flagler Beach will be scheduled and announced

at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation in Teal’s memory to the Stuart Meyers Hospice House.

Teal will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Her legacy of love, strength, and determination will continue to inspire those who were touched by her remarkable spirit. She was one-of-a-kind, and it was said that the good Lord broke the mold when Teal was born.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.CraigFlaglerPalms.com

Jessica Lovatt, Taylor Miller and Cory McAndrew.

VMA PRESENTS AWARDS, GREETS NEW BOARD The Volusia Manufacturers Association’s slate of officers and directors for 2024 were installed at the organization’s 43rd annual awards banquet at Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort on Dec. 10.

The VMA also recognized industry leaders with awards.

The night also marked the retirement of Jayne Fifer, who

has been involved in the organization for 25 years, serving as president/CEO until last year when her daughter, Jessica Lovatt, assumed the role, according to a press release from the VMA. The 2024 officers and directors are:

OFFICERS Chairman: Cory McAndrew, By Light Professional IT Services Vice Chairman: Dan Snellback, Pentair President/CEO: Jessica Lovatt, VMA

DIRECTORS Accountant/FAD: Michael Grice, James Moore Awards Selection: Paul McAllistar, AquaComfort Water Group Human Resources Division: Kathi MacLeod, Command Medical Education Division: Amy Monahan, Volusia County Schools Executive Leadership: Cory Hall, Technetics Legal Advisor Government: John Ferguson, CobbCole Lou Fifer Golf Tournament: Theresa Peterson, Hylant Membership: Jacquie Yantis, Intracoastal Bank OpEx Division: Joe Hasson, ABB After the installation of the officers and directors, the following manufacturing industry awards were presented:

FRIEND OF INDUSTRY AWARD Erik Kraby, SouthState Bank KARL SCHILLER MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD Cory McAndrew, By Light Professional IT Services BEST PRACTICE AWARD Sparton, Maker of sonobuoy SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD Command Medical EMERGING LEADER AWARD Taylor Miller, Germfree WE MAKE IT HERE! EDUCATION CHAMPION AWARD Kevin Kyle, Germfree JAYNE FIFER WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING AWARD Enid Ojeda-Gonzalez, SpartonMichelle Warner, By Light Professional IT Services INNOVATION AWARD Teledyne Marine EXPORTER OF THE YEAR AWARD Teledyne Marine HALL OF FAME “MANNY” AWARD Rick Hall, ABB Installation Products LOU FIFER MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR >50 EMPLOYEES ABB Installation Products

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS PALM COAST

ORMOND BEACH

House in Hammock Beach tops sales list A

house in Hammock Beach was the top real estate transaction for Nov. 2-8 in Palm Coast and Flagler County. Fareed and Ann Y Mohammed, as trustees, sold 606 Mahogany Run to Jeffrey and Lynn Krumeich, of Palm Coast, for $1.1 million. Built in 2007, the house is a 3/3.5 and has a pool, a hot tub, a fireplace, an outdoor kitchen and 3,304 square feet. It sold in 2010 for $625,000.

ALEXIS MILLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Condos Brompton Group, LLC, of Oviedo, sold 2 Southbury Court to Barbara Patten, of Palm Coast, for $240,000.

Built in 1988, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,098 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $143,500.

Terrell Scott Pugh and Cathryn Wilson Pugh, of Flagler Beach, sold 2450 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 310, to Joseph and Carol Sermarini, of Flagler Beach, for $765,000. Built in 2007, the condo is a 3/3 and has 1,749 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $425,000.

John Gregory Richard and Shirley Linda Graham, of Palm Coast, sold 146 Palm Coast Resort Blvd., Unit 409, to Elizabeth Wray Riser, of St. Petersburg, for $430,000. Built in 2007, the condo is a 3/2 and has 1,702 square feet. It sold in 2010 for $241,500.

PALM COAST Hamptons John Brady, of Palm Coast, sold 22 Cedar Point Drive to Gary and Sharlyn Clark, of Palm Coast, for $390,000.

Built in 1994, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,977 square feet. It sold in 2011 for $145,000.

Hidden Lakes Robert and Deborah Swietarski, of Valrico, sold 23 New Water Oak Drive to Charles Gorman and Jenny Hawkins, of Palm Coast, for $785,000.

Built in 2018, the house is a 4/3.5 and has a pool, a hot tub, a fireplace and 2,741 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $799,000.

Indian Trails Julian Defreitas, of Palm Coast, sold 8 Beverly Place to Jose Luis Leyva Avila, of Palm Coast, for $250,000. Built in 1980, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,512 square feet. It sold in 2009 for $72,500.

Lehigh Woods INB Fund 1 LLC, of Orlando,

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NOV. 2 - NOV. 8 sold 9 Rickenbacker Drive to Ronald Melville, of Palm Coast, for $385,900. Built in 2023, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,753 square feet.

Marineland Acres Thomas and Beverly Neel, of DeLeon Springs, sold 53 Moody Drive to Stephen and Cynthia Deese, as trustees, for $850,000. Built in 2014, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,228 square feet.

Palm Harbor Steven and Tara Rumph, of Palm Coast, sold 21 Cottonwood Court to Carl and Sheila Darelius, of Port Charlotte, for $745,000. Built in 1989, the house is a 4/2 and has a pool, a hot tub, a fireplace and 2,454 square feet. It sold in 2006 for $445,000.

Pine Lakes Ryan Rice Industries, LLC, of St. Augustine, sold 1 Largo Vista Place to Bradley Sanguinetti, Jr., Vanessa Bird Torres, Margaret Bird Torres and Freddie Torres, of Palm Coast, for $298,000. Built in 1985, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,424 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $200,000.

Seminole Park Inkline, LLC, of St. Augustine, sold 16 Sexton Place to Christopher and Jennifer Willis, of Palm Coast, for $415,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 4/2.5 and has 2,856 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $262,300.

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

John Anderson house sells for $2.7 million A

house on four acres on John Anderson Drive was the top real estate transaction for Nov. 5-11 in Ormond Beach and Ormond-bythe-Sea. Jeffrey and Sharon Doliner, of Winter Park, sold 211 John Anderson Drive to Gregory James Velat, of Ormond Beach, for $2.7 million. Built in 1917, the house is a 7/7 and has two half baths, a pool, a fireplace, a separate two-bedroom apartment, and 8,274 square feet. It sold in 2004 for $1,200,000.

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1991, the house is a 4/3 and has a pool, a hot tub, a fireplace and 2,346 square feet.

It sold in 2021 for $380,600.

Breakaway Trails Sandra Martin Castle, as trustee, and Harold Castle, of Alexandria, Virginia, sold 35 River Chase Way to Doran Baral, of Ormond Beach, for $1,100,000. Built in 2015, the house is a 4/3 and has a pool and 2,969 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $687,700.

Northbrook Stephen Gould, of Ormond Beach, sold 1112 Northside Drive to Charlena Rose Kowatch and Joseph George Kowatch, of Ormond Beach, for $505,000. Built in 1986, the 3/2 house has a fireplace, a pool and 1,660 square feet.

It sold in 2022 for $435,000.

Cherokee Trails Empire J. Villas, LLC, of Phoenix, Arizona, sold 3 Tomahawk Trail to Britney Miller, of Ormond Beach, for $265,000. Built in 1980, the house is a 2/2 and has a fireplace and 1,646 square feet.

It sold in 2023 for $210,000.

Not in a subdivision Thomas Schwartz and Rosario Carolina Zamora, of Ormond Beach, sold 333 Riverside Drive to Hyatt and Cynthia Brown, as trustees, for $625,000. Built in 1949, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 1,925 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $220,000.

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Coquina Point Joseph and Rita Schaar, of Dallas, Georgia, sold 1 China Moon Drive to Barbara Rose Youmans and Samuel Morales III, of Ormond Beach, for $515,000. Built in

Oak Village Kelly Campbell and Erin Logan, of Ormond Beach, sold 8 Mimosa Trail to Vernon and Shari Henderson, of Manahawkin, New Jersey, for

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NOV. 5 - NOV. 11 $300,000. Built in 1980, the 2/2 has 1,605 square feet. It sold in 2019 for $220,000.

Plantation Bay James and Mary Quinn, as trustees, sold 1103 Oxbridge Lane to Harvey and Linda Frank, as trustees, for $2,400,000. Built in 2006, the house is a 5/6 and has 3 half baths, a pool, a hot tub, a fireplace and 8,287 square feet. It sold in 2022 for $2,228,400.

Reflections Village Lindsay and David Willingham, of Ormond Beach, sold 35 Reflections Village Drive to Odie Benjamin Crumpler, III, of Ormond Beach, for $272,000. Built in 1997, the 2/2 has 1,458 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $167,900.

ORMOND BY THE SEA Not in a subdivision Glenn and Marcia Wykoff, of Ormond beach, sold 24 Camellia Drive to William and Cynthia Sparacino, of Ormond Beach, for $347,000.

Built in 1960, the house is a 2/2 and has 988 square feet.

It sold in 2013 for $87,000.

Seabridge OB FL Vacation LLC, of Sanford, sold 7 Sea Hawk Drive to Meilys Aimee Rodriguez and Yosvany Paez, of Ormond Beach, for $551,000.

Built in 1979, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool, a fireplace and 1,614 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $480,000.

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

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Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jennie’s name to: The Jennie Scott Legacy Fund Scott Farrar is a non-profit assisted living facility, this fund helps Scott Farrar Assisted Living provide care and services to their residents.

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Friends and family knew her as Jean or Jeannie. Jean was raised in Springfield Massachusetts and attended Cathedral High School also in Springfield MA. Married Kenneth J. Arscott Sr. (deceased) and raised three children (Ken Jr., Susan and Brian). The family moved to NJ in 1965 where Jean and Ken raised the family. Once the children were off to college, Jean went to work at a local department store as the manager of the Fine jewelry department. Next Jean worked for the Wells Fargo Bank until retirement. She started as a teller and eventually became the branch manager, she enjoyed her work, customers and staff. She was always gracious and welcoming to anyone she met.

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Here’s where Palm Coast will add new turn lanes in 2024

DAVID ALFIN PALM COAST MAYOR

Question from Pat Barile: ...The turning lanes need to be extended in many areas. There’s one on Palm Coast Parkway, turning onto Pine Lakes Parkway, which is so short that we are stuck out in the left lane because there’s not enough room in the turning lane. There are also the turning lanes on Belle Terre going south, turning onto Parkview. There’s always a lot of traffic because of the two schools, and, again, we are left out in the left lane because there’s not enough room in the turning lane. That’s only two examples. Are there any plans to extend the lanes?

Mayor David Alfin: Hello, Pat — I’m pleased to hear from you again! This time, we are discussing turn lanes — and I assure you that wherever possible, City Council will be addressing this topic in several areas across Palm Coast.

Improving road safety measures is our top priority. And studies have shown that providing right and left turn lanes on city roadways reduces accidents as much as 32%.

Regarding your question about turn lanes on Palm Coast/Pine Lakes Parkways and on Belle Terre Parkway/Parkview Drive — the timing at these intersections currently meets our level of service adopted by City Council.

However, we are most certainly aware of the changing needs in our community to constantly scrutinize traffic conditions, and these are two locations that we must consider.

Staff is presently seeking FDOT grants to conduct intersection studies in order to address issues

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such as this.

Meanwhile, we do have certain turn lane projects that will begin in 2024: 1. Adding numerous turn lanes on Whiteview Parkway, with about $1.4 million in funding from FDOT. 2. Improving, adding, or extending turn lanes on Belle Terre Parkway at Pritchard Drive, Whippoorwill Drive, Whiteview Parkway, Pine Grove Drive, Ponce Deleon Drive, Pleasant Drive and Royal Palms Parkway. We have $4.5 million from state funding for this

project.

3. Extending left turn lanes and signal improvements on Whiteview and Royal Palms.

4. Looking at the Pine Lakes intersection signal to modify the signal timing/operation to assist with left turn lane movement. This project is not part of any grant funding, but it is something we are continuing to monitor on our watch list to seek grant funding as part of our longrange capital improvement plan.

Thank you for making us aware of your turn lane issues on Palm Coast and Belle Terre Parkways. I do appreciate your sharing concerns and reaching out for answers to your questions. I wish you a very peaceful holiday.

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.

Hometownie Hero

Never change, ya filthy animals Observer columnist Mike Cavaliere attempts to calculate the mile-high cost of just a few items on his child’s Christmas list (while huffing into a brown paper bag to keep from passing out).

MIKE CAVALIERE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

They say it takes a village to raise a child but “they,” as a rule, are usually idiots.

Let’s face it: “Their” track record is spotty at best. These are the same people who invented banana-flavored candy, remember. They talk on speakerphone in restaurants, read the daily horoscope and regularly use the word “lie-barry.”

Now, I don’t want to offend anyone here. I’m not saying it’s impossible to be somebody who wears pajama pants in public and also offers sound life advice.

I’m just saying that if you’ve ever seen a choreographed dance at a wedding and thought, “What a nice

surprise!” well, I’ll politely nod and smile, but I won’t take a word of your guidance — or your back sass, for that matter, after I ask you to leave my home, please, and never, ever come back.

The simple truth is this: It doesn’t take a village to raise a child. It takes money. Like, lots of money.

Don’t believe me? Check out any kid’s holiday wish list — which, in some circles, I’m told, are delivered alongside loan applications.

CHARLOTTE’S CHRISTMAS LIST

Here is a sampling of my 11-yearold stepdaughter’s list — a mere sprinkling, mind you, of my favorite items. Feel free to laugh in utter disbelief at each request, as I did, when she first went public with this shameless showcase of audacity and entitlement.

PHONE

Cost: $500-$1,000 Note: This item is circled roughly 140 times in pen on the list, underscoring its importance. And that

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Winter in Flagler County brings milder temperatures compared to northern states, but it’s still essential to protect plants that are sensitive to cooler conditions.

While the region generally enjoys a mild climate, occasional cold snaps can occur, threatening both tropical and temperate plants. This article outlines effective strategies for winter protection in Flagler County, ensuring your garden thrives throughout the season.

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Cost: $250 Note: In the past year, Charlotte has broken or lost at least three sets of headphones — that I know of.

But yeah, sure, let’s splurge to make sure she’s flashing the same gear as Dua Lipa.

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Cost: $500 Note: Make no mistake: You cannot put a price on happiness … but if you really wanted to try, you’ll notice that this device comes with a calculator. Add up the three items cited so far, and your screen should read: “MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE IMMINENT.”

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3: WATER AHEAD OF TIME

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Ensure that your plants are wellhydrated before cold weather arrives. Moist soil retains heat more effectively than dry soil, helping keep roots warmer. Be cautious not to overwater.

4: COVER DELICATE PLANTS

1: KNOW YOUR PLANTS

Different species have varying temperature tolerances, so it’s important to categorize them based on their sensitivity to cold. Native plants often fare better in local conditions, while exotic or tropical species may require additional care.

2: MULCH WITH ORGANIC MULCH

Applying a layer of mulch around the base of plants helps regulate soil temperature and moisture. Mulch acts as an insulator, preventing rapid temperature fluctuations and protecting roots from cold stress.

Use organic mulch, like pine straw or bark, in a layer 2-3 inches deep.

For delicate or frost-sensitive plants, consider using frost cloth or blankets to cover them during chilly nights. This extra layer provides insulation and prevents frost from forming on plants. Be sure to remove the covers during the day to allow sunlight and air circulation.

5: GROUP BY COLD SENSITIVITY

Placing more cold-sensitive plants closer to your home or other structures can give them extra protection from wind and cold. This microclimate effect can make a significant difference in temperature.

6: SHIELD CONTAINER PLANTS

Potted plants are more susceptible

nameless though it may be). She once successfully stood on it for four seconds without falling, and we were all very proud. But this would also be a good time to clarify that, despite any rumors you may have heard, we did not, in fact, enroll this child to compete in the upcoming X Games. So, a custombuilt board ain’t happening. Next!

NINTENDO SWITCH

Cost: $300 Note: This one I almost want to buy just so I can take it away whenever she’s being a twerp. Our exchange might go something like this: Me: “Charlotte, be a dear and fetch King Mikey (I make her call me King Mikey) a fresh wheel of feasting cheese, will you? And do make haste.”

Her: “Ughhhhhhh….”

Me: “Switch be gone!”

Then I’ll clap twice from my royal throne (that’s what I make her call the couch), and Rebecca will know to rip the Nintendo from the wall and throw it like a frisbee into my noble resting chambers (bedroom), where I’ll proceed to play it for hours after Char goes to sleep.

And no — “they” won’t be invited.

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to temperature changes than plants planted in the ground. Move containers closer to buildings or under eaves to shield them from winds.

You can also wrap containers with insulating materials like bubble wrap to keep the soil warmer.

7: PRUNE PLANTS

Trimming back your plants in late fall can help redirect energy and resources to the heart of the plant, making it more resilient during winter. But avoid excessive pruning, as some plants may be more prone to frost damage when over-pruned.

Understanding the specific needs of your plants and implementing appropriate measures will help you create a resilient and thriving landscape even in the face of colder temperatures.

For plant questions, please contact Flagler County Master Gardener Volunteers at mgardener@ flaglercounty.gov.

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George Hudson  Branch of military: U.S. Marine Corps/U.S. Navy  Dates of service: USMC 19681974, USN 1978-1992  Rank/occupation: Petty Officer 1st Class/USN Boatswain’s Mate (Retired)  Hometown: Midville, Georgia George Hudson enlisted in the Marine Corps at 19 years of age and was trained as an explosive ordnance disposal technician — a dangerous job indeed. He was sent to Vietnam during the Tet Offensive and was twice wounded in combat, receiving two Purple Heart Medals and the Combat Action Ribbon. After his six years of honorable service to the Corps, he was also awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with device and Vietnam Service Medal. Four years after leaving the Marine Corps as a sergeant, Hudson longed for military service again and joined the Navy. He enjoyed life as a sailor so much that he made a career in the Navy, retired, then joined the Military Sealift Command as a civilian sailor and served another 24 years at sea. Hudson has particularly fond memories of serving aboard the U.S.S. New Jersey and loves to share those stories. This seagoing veteran chose Palm Coast to retire in 2006 with his wife, Karen.

He enjoys retirement by cooking, caring for his home and doing some occasional traveling.

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PETS UP FOR ADOPTION The Flagler Humane Society is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1 Shelter Drive in Palm Coast.

Adoption fees vary based on the animal, and the shelter has both dogs and cats up for adoption.

Anyone who is interested in adopting or has questions about the process can contact the Flagler Humane Society at 386-445-1814 or apply online at flaglerhumanesociety.org.

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Tomoka Elementary’s rebuild to cost Volusia County Schools $1.2 million less Construction is also ahead of schedule, the district reports.

JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

The new Tomoka Elementary will cost the district about $1.2 million less than expected.

The Volusia County School Board approved two change orders for the school’s construction project via its

consent agenda at a Dec. 12 board meeting. The change orders are a result of the district buying materials directly for sales tax savings.

The construction for the school’s rebuild at its site at 999 Old Tomoka Road in Ormond Beach was previously estimated to cost $49.3 million. WELBRO Building Corporation

is building the new campus.

School Board member Carl Persis said that the project is ahead of schedule.

“Every time I drive by, it’s a full crew there,” Persis said. “... They’re just working, working, working all the time.”

The district initially expected construction to be finished sometime in July 2024. Persis said teachers may

be able to move in during the summer, ahead of the new school year in the fall.

Demolition of the former school campus, which opened in 1968, began in June. The school’s students and faculty are currently housed at the former Osceola Elementary site on the beachside.

“It’s going to be there in the fall, if everything continues to go well,”

Persis said. “But that would be an amazing timeline. That’s one year.”

School Board Chair Jamie Haynes agreed. Construction for Beachside Elementary, for example, began in August of 2021, and the school opened its doors in January 2023.

“We like these one-year timelines,” Haynes said. “It’s been a long time since we’ve ever had a one-year timeline.”

The new Tomoka Elementary campus will feature 836 student stations.

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Volusia County Schools plows Ormond attorney sets lifetime goal to run daily ahead and funds deputies JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

Though the County Council refused to help fund seven more school resource deputies, Volusia County Schools will be bringing them on board anyway.

On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Volusia County School Board approved an amendment with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office for the additional SRDs via an overall 4-1 vote for the consent agenda. School Board member Ruben Colon voted no on the consent agenda, which included over 50 other items.

The seven SRDs will cost the district $507,136 for fiscal year 20232024. The addition of a supervising school resource sergeant will cost $97,614.55, according to the agreement. The SRDs will be added to Creekside Middle School, Deltona Middle School, Galaxy Middle School, Heritage Middle School, Holly Hill School, Silver Sands Middle School and Southwestern Middle School.

“Our principals will be sending out a message to their communities wel-

coming those officers and making sure that staff is aware of who they are, but also most importantly, our community,” VCS Superintendent Carmen Balgobin said.

School Board Chair Jamie Haynes thanked Balgobin, Chief Financial Officer Todd Seis and other district leadership staff for their work on the issue. She said the district had set aside funding at the beginning of the school year for 60% of the cost.

According to the district’s contract with VSO, the school board is typically responsible for 55% of the total costs for school resource deputies, with VSO bearing the remaining 45%. Per Florida law, VSO can bill the county for services rendered or performed for governmental agencies, which includes the school district.

The district is funding 100% of the cost since the County Council declined to support a funding request of $342,905.11 for the SRDs at its Nov. 7 meeting. The council members said the district’s request came too late, as the budget for the current fiscal year had already been set, and that the district should alone fund the SRDs. “We did make the commitment and it was built into the budget at the beginning of the year,” Haynes said.

The new SRDs and supervising sergeant will begin working at the schools in January.

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Four years ago, Ron Zimmet Jr. made a New Year’s resolution that transformed his life.

Run at least one mile every day.

“I used to hate running,” the Ormond Beach resident said. “Then I started running in the morning and it really changed my day.”

When he made his New Year’s resolution, he was already running about 320 days a year, Zimmet said.

He thought it would be fun to see if he could do it for 365 days.

And he did. So the next year, he upped the ante: His new goal is to run every day for the rest of his life.

Come Jan. 1, 2024, Zimmet, a local attorney, will be celebrating four years of running daily.

“Every day is the first day of the rest of your life,” Zimmet said. “If you change your perspective, you can change your life.”

That’s a message a friend’s father used to say all the time, Zimmet recalled, and it’s stuck with him.

His morning routine consists of waking up at 4 a.m. to enjoy some quiet, having his coffee and then heading to the gym. After working

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Ron Zimmet Jr. typically runs on the beach every morning.

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“My goal is not to go fast, or to go far,” Zimmet said. “It’s just to go every day for the rest of my life.”

There were times he wanted to give up — days when fitting in a run was difficult, like when he and his family were headed on vacation, or the few times he’s been sick.

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One time, he ran through the casino floors at the Hard Rock Hotel in South Florida. On the weekends, he runs local trails with his wife.

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Keepers of the light: Ormond Beach Boy Scouts receive ‘Peace Light’ What is the Peace Light?

It is a continuous flame originating from the grotto of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, located in the West Bank.

JARLEENE ALMENAS MANAGING EDITOR

Ormond Beach Boy Scouts Troop 468 now holds a symbol of peace.

On Thursday, Dec. 14, three scouts and Troop 468 Committee Chair Joanna Voss received the “Peace Light” from a leader of a troop in Orange Park at First United Methodist Church.

What is the Peace Light? It is a continuous flame originating from the grotto of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, located in the West Bank, Palestine. The flame, according to Peace Light North America, is shared person to person worldwide and serves a symbol of peace and friendship.

Every year, the light is typically retrieved by a child from Austria, and the flame is distributed throughout the European continent by Scouts and non-Scouts. This year, due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Peace Light was lit by a local girl in Bethlehem, and the light was then flown to Amman, Jordan, where it was picked up by an Austrian child.

The flame was then transported to New York City by Austrian Airlines

Troop 468 Committee Chair Joanna Voss accepts the Peace Light from Pastor Scott Smith.

First United Methodist Church Pastor Scott Smith transfers the Peace Light to Mike Gulledge’s lantern.

Keely Deuschle, of Boy Scout Troop 25, carries the Peace Light through the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church.

and a ceremony was held at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Dec. 3. After the ceremony, the flame was distributed throughout the U.S. by “Keepers of the Light.”

In Ormond Beach, First United Methodist Church was made aware of the Peace Light by Mike Gulledge, a member of the church. Pastor Scott Smith then reached out to Voss, and the small ceremony for the transfer of the Peace Light was organized.

Smith lit two of his church’s candles with the Peace Light and said he plans to incorporate them into his Christmas Eve services.

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Troop 468 Life Scout Chase Harrell, Eagle Scout Blake Harrell, Life Scout Jordan Voss, Troop 468 Committee Chair Joanna Voss and First United Methodist Pastor Scott Smith

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YOUR NEIGHBORS Home Instead, Flagler County Social Services hand out Christmas presents to seniors Flagler County’s social services staff and Home Instead’s companywide Be a Santa to a Senior program organized the gifts.

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Seniors in Flagler County’s social services programs have received Christmas gifts through the Be a Santa to a Senior program.

Consultant Kathleen Rivera said the event is a company-wide program hosted by Home Instead, a national company that offers in-

Louise McGuire sports a Christmas tree costume.

home care for seniors. The Flagler County Social Services teamed up with Home Instead to hand out presents to seniors at the Church on the Rock’s senior center on Dec. 15.

Flagler County Social Services also served lunch and cookies to the seniors who attended. Program manager Winnie Costello said the program handed out gifts to seniors in all of the county’s social service programs, including Meals on Wheels recipients and those in the county’s adult day care program.

The county placed the seniors’ wish list items on Christmas trees at businesses throughout the county, and local residents bought the gifts, Rivera said.

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Granny Nannies, FCSO hand out 222 Christmas stockings The group sang Christmas carols through the halls of two senior living centers, bringing holiday cheer and presents to the residents.

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Two senior living facilities in Palm Coast received a Christmas visit from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the Granny Nannies of Palm Coast on Dec. 14.

Granny Nannies partnered with the FCSO to deliver 222 Christmas stockings to residents at Grand Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center on Palm Coast Parkway and Flagler Health and Rehabilitation Center on Dr. Carter Boulevard. Several mem-

bers of the local Flagler 4-H Club also attended, and the whole group walked through the halls singing Christmas carols and handing out the gifts.

Joel Fallon, owner of the Flagler and St. Johns counties Granny Nannies, said it is amazing how much people donated to the cause.

“We have so much generosity in this town,” Fallon said.

Local businesses that donated were asked to donate 200 items so that every resident would have items in their stocking. Granny Nannies has been bringing Christmas stockings to seniors each holiday season since 2017. The FCSO joined in in 2019.

Granny Nanny Assistant Administrator Kristy Hatten said the event always brings a lot of joy to people at the senior living facilities.

“I think it brings them back to their childhood and their families,” Hatten said.

FCSO Chief David Williams brings gifts of Christmas cheer to residents of local senior living facilities.

Volunteers from Granny Nannies, the FCSO and the Flagler 4H Club handed out Christmas stockings to residents of two local senior living facilities.

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LOCAL EVENTS

European Village New Year’s Eve party. There will be live music, dancing, dining, party favors, a countdown and palm tree drop at midnight.

FLAGLER BEACH NEW YEAR’S FIREWORKS When: Midnight Where: Veteran’s Park, 101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach Details: Come out and celebrate the New Year with the city of Flagler Beach. In addition to fireworks, there will also be a surfboard drop. Free event.

THURSDAY, DEC. 21

HANDBELLS FOR THE HOLIDAYS When: 11 a.m. to noon Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Celebrate the holiday season with handbell music in the gardens by the St. James Ringers, a volunteer ensemble from St. James Episcopal Church. Admission is free, and guests are encouraged to walk the gardens and enjoy the music.

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

LINDA COLE CONCERT When: 2 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: The Friends of the Ormond Beach Library will present a concert

by Linda Cole, jazz singer and a member of the legendary Nat “King” Cole family. Free program. Open to the community.

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE When: 4 p.m.

Where: Central Baptist Church, 142 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach Details: Attend this service of quiet contemplation — whether you personally struggle during the holidays or would like to pray on behalf of someone who is. Call 386-255-2588.

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. There will be a review of club activities in 2023 and a look ahead to club activities in 2024 in preparation for the November election, with information on how to meet Democratic neighbors and updates on local, state and national issues. Like-minded nonmembers are welcome to attend as guests. Visit ormondbeachdems.org.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 23

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

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

HEROES AND HELPERS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION When: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast Details: Celebrate the holidays with the Palm Coast Fire Department.

The event features a Christmas sing-along, a magic show and photos with Santa.

AW CUSTOM KITCHENS TOY DRIVE When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: European Village, 101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Unit B113, Palm Coast Details: AW Custom Kitchens, Inc. is partnering with Toysfor-Tots for a nonprofit toy drive event. Every toy donated grants the donor a ticket for a sweepstakes featuring a chance to win a TV, iPad, Apple Air Pods and more. There will be free popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, hot dogs, refreshments and a bounce house. The prize drawing will take place at 2 p.m.

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nate toys from now until the date of the event. Call 386-237-5139.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27

VETERANS CREATIVE EXPRESSION WORKSHOP When: 11 a.m. to noon Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Create a “New Year Shooting Star” art project while learning about the elements of art and how to use various art tools and materials. Open to veterans and current service members, but a family member (age 16 or older) may also take the workshop if registered together. Visit ormondartmuseum.org.

KWANZAA CELEBRATION When: 2-6 p.m.

Where: African American Cultural Center and Museum of Florida, 4422 N. U.S. Highway 1,

Palm Coast Details: Celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa during the African American Cultural Society’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration. Afternoon activities will include cultural performances, live music and a pop-up marketplace featuring a festive selection of food, crafted jewelry, fashion and more. Visit aacspalmcoast.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 29

LITTLE MERMEN When: 7 p.m.

Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast Details: See The Little Mermen in this Disney tribute concert for all ages. The band, dressed in full costume, will perform songs from “The Little Mermaid,” “Mary Poppins,” “Frozen,” “Encanto” and more.

Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for children under 18 and $5 for children under 12.

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SUNDAY, DEC. 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE ON MAIN STREET When: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Where: Main Street, Daytona Beach Details: The 2024 annual New Year’s Eve Street Party will feature five stages of live entertainment, plus street performers, food trucks and fireworks at midnight. Free admission.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE EUROPEAN VILLAGE When: 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Where: European Village, 101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast Details: Ring in the New Year at the

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

Breakfast is provided, as well as a video with discussion and crafts.

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

EXERCISES FOR THE MATURING BODY When: 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast Details: Attend upbeat classes presented by Synergy Senior Fitness and taught by Senior Fitness Specialist Artie Gardella. Classes are ongoing. Insurances that cover fitness accepted, or a donation for those with no coverage. Visit Synergyseniorfitness.com.

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

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

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SPORTS

Red, white and cheer Seabreeze cheers its way to a grand championship.

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The Seabreeze varsity co-ed gameday cheerleaders compete.

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Mainland Buccaneer cheerleaders compete.

eabreeze hosted the Battle at the Beach cheer competition on Dec. 13 for the second consecutive year to a record number of 26 competitive teams and 10 exhibition teams from as far away as North Port High School, located south of Sarasota. The exhibition teams included the University of North Florida Ospreys and the Cheer Force All Stars.

The Sandcrabs walked away with three first-place trophies and the Grand Champion banner in the varsity co-ed game day non tumble division with 81.2 points.

This is Seabreeze cheer coach Megan Lambert’s third season coaching the team. The first year, they placed eleventh at the state championship. They made it to the final four last year, placing fourth.

“We have worked extremely hard,” she said. “What people don’t see is the amount of hours these kids put in at practice and outside of practice.

I require every day conditioning on their own. They meet up with their teammates to stunt outside of practice and workout.”

Lambert currently holds practice at 6 a.m., but she will be transitioning to practice twice daily — before and after school — in January in hopes of securing the regional title.

“These kids are special,” she said.

“They have bought into the program and have created a culture of excellence. I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

Amie MacDonald coaches with Lambert. It is her first year coaching at the high school level. She said the Seabreeze Cheer Boosters put a lot of hours into organizing the event, which allowed the coaches and teams to show up, compete and go home.

The boosters handled the scheduling and procured judges, manned the door and put together a concessions booth and merchandise table.

Local businesses — Salty Beach Charcuterie Boards, S.R. Perrott, Inc., Five Star Pizza of Ormond Beach and Chick-fil-A of Ormond Towne Square — donated food for the participants, volunteers and people attending the competition in support of Seabreeze High School.

DJ Tremble with The Vibe radio station donated his time emceeing, the Cheer Force All Stars lent their mats and Counter Productions transported equipment for the event.

“I’m excited that people came miles to compete at our small school on the beach,” MacDonald said. “We had our highest score of the season

A Matanzas cheerleader.

Regan Gallagher (center) leads the Seabreeze varsity co-ed gameday cheerleaders.

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Cheer Force All Star cheerleaders watch the teams during the Battle at the Beach cheer competition.

“These kids are special. They have bought into the program and have created a culture of excellence. I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

Matanzas cheerleaders MEGAN LAMBERT, Seabreeze cheer coach

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at our home competition, which is amazing. I am so proud of them. I am more proud of them as my kids than I am as my athletes. I’m a mom first.”

Grand Champions also included Pine Ridge (73.1 points) in the traditional category and Deland (81.3 points) in the varsity large co-ed game day division. Mainland (67.8 points) and Matanzas (66 points) placed first and second, respectively, in the varsity small non-tumble division. It was the Buccaneers’ first win in this division.

Jenece Giddens has been the cheer coach at Mainland for five years and 11 years in total. This is her team’s second year competing.

“We realize that you can be small, yet effective,” she said.

Other local winners were Spruce Creek High School in both the junior varsity game day large non-tumble and varsity super game day nontumble divisions and Trinity Christian Academy in the varsity medium tumble division.

Seabreeze plans to host the event again in 2024.

Mainland Buccaneer cheerleaders

Cheer competition judges prepare for the second annual Battle at the Beach cheer competition.

The Seabreeze varsity co-ed gameday cheerleaders compete.

The Seabreeze varsity co-ed gameday cheerleaders take the mat before they compete.

The Seabreeze varsity coed gameday cheerleaders take the mat before they compete.

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FPC boys win seven straight

Pirate lifters 6-1 The Matanzas girls weightlifting team improved to 6-1 with a 62-26 victory over Father Lopez on Dec. 14. Ryann Parkinson (101), Addison Hoeini (119), Emily Warren (139), Sarah Sanchez (154), Rilee Whitmore (169) and Alicia Natichione (199) all won their weight classes for the Pirates. Whitmore, who owns five school records, lifted a meet high 340-pound total, while Sanchez hoisted a 295 total.

by Helton, Calidonio, Elijah Dorman (190), Laupepa and Joseph clinched the title. FPC lost the final two matches at 106 and 113.

Joseph, a junior who joined the team this year, sealed the victory.

“He did really well for us,” Bossardet said. “He’s new. He just decided to come out for wrestling, and I like what we’ve seen out of him so far.”

Bossardet said his team could have wrestled better, so there is room for improvement in the next round.

“We did OK. There are some matches there that we would have liked to maybe wrestle a little better,” he said. “We’ve got a lot of stuff to work on.”

Buchholz’s Cavarius Liddie won the Class 3A state championship at 132 pounds last season. He wrestled at 144 and 150 pounds at the district duals, handing Baert his only tournament loss at 144.

While Liddie, ranked second at 138 pounds, could be in a different weight class if the teams meet again, Bossardet doesn’t believe in moving his wrestlers around.

“Our guys are our guys, and we’re going to put them out there at their weight,” he said. “Whether it’s a brand new guy or a returning state champ, I’m not a fan of shuffling guys around to try to help the team out. I believe in our guys, but that being said, we’re going to have to

wrestle the best we have up until this point in the season.”

But while titles are on the line, Bossardet said, there are still over two months left in the season.

“Winning a regional dual title in January isn’t our goal,” he said. “Our goal is March 2 at the state tournament. But if we’re wrestling Jan. 11, we’re wrestling to win, so we better be ready to go.”

FPC’s girls wrestling team, ranked fifth in the state, finished fifth at the 55-team Let Freedom Ring tournament in Orlando last weekend. Ana Vilar won the 130-pound title. Jocelyn Johnson placed third at 100 pounds. Gabby Jones (155) and Alexa Calidonio (190) placed fifth, and Alicia Vilar was sixth at 140.

MATANZAS GIRLS WRESTLERS RANKED SEVENTH IN NATION

Matanzas’ girls wrestling team is ranked seventh in the nation in the National Girls High School Early Season Team Rankings, compiled by a committee representing USA Wrestling, FloWrestling and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.

The Pirates, who won the state championship last season, moved up from No. 13 in last season’s final rankings.

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FPC’s girls soccer team (6-6-1) has lost four in a row since losing leading scorer Savannah O’Grady for the season to a knee injury. The senior scored 11 goals before injuring her knee against Matanzas on Dec. 5.

The Bulldogs trailed Lake Mary 1-0 at halftime on Dec. 15 before the Rams, who are 10-0-2 and ranked ninth in the nation, added three more goals in the second half for a 4-0 win. FPC goalkeeper Natalie Neal had 17 saves in the game.

The Bulldogs were not only missing O’Grady but were down six other players. They brought up four JV players for the game and were already playing seven freshmen, FPC coach Pete Hald said.

Hald, who is in his 33rd season as the Bulldogs’ coach, had 525 career victories entering the Dec. 20 home game against Oviedo.

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Freshman Henry Robinson Jr. scored 30 points to lead the Matanzas boys basketball team to a 64-60 victory over St. Augustine on Dec. 14. The Pirates (2-7) snapped a sixgame losing streak.

Tariq Shakir and Rya’sir Jefferson added 11 points apiece for Matanzas.

Flagler Palm Coast won its third district dual title on Dec. 13 at DeLand.

The Bulldogs defeated Lake Mary (41-25), DeLand (48-28) and Gainesville Buchholz (40-37) to win the District 2-3A dual championship.

FPC will travel to Creekside High School on Jan. 11 to try to advance to the state dual tournament for the second time in three years. The Bulldogs will meet District 1 runner-up Bartram Trail, while Creekside and Buchholz will meet in the other Region 1-3A quarterfinal. The two winning teams will face off for a spot at the state tourney, which will be at Osceola High School in Kissimmee on Jan. 19-20.

The Bulldogs qualified for the regional round for the fifth time. Four FPC wrestlers went 3-0 in DeLand: Toryion Stallings (132 pounds), Kelton Howard (165), Ethan Laupepa (215) and Melique Joseph (285).

Freshman Trey Twilley (126), Carson Baert (144), Gleb Serebrinnikov (157) and Brandon Calidonio (175) each went 2-1.

FPC coach David Bossardet said the title dual with Buchholz was even closer than the score indicated. The Bulldogs were behind for most of the match.

The dual started with the 120 pounders, and the Bulldogs lost five of the first six matches. A 13-1 major decision by Serebrinnikov and pins

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Robinson pours in 30 points

Flagler Palm Coast won the District 2-3A dual championship on Dec. 13.

After starting out with another killer schedule, Seabreeze's girls soccer team has gone 2-0-1 in its last three games to even its record at 4-4-1.

The Sandrabs’ four losses were to teams with a combined record of 33-3-4.

Two of those opponents — Bartram Trail and Creekside — are ranked among the top 10 in the nation.

Since losing to undefeated Montverde Academy on Dec. 4. Seabreeze defeated Flagler Palm Coast 4-1, tied New Smyrna Beach 1-1 and beat Spruce Creek 3-1.

Six different Sandcrabs scored goals in those games, with Kylie Watson scoring two goals against FPC and Olivia Chase scoring twice against Creek.

Puzzle One Clue: U equals B

FPC’s boys soccer team won its fifth game in a row, 7-0 against Mount Dora on senior night, Dec. 19. The Bulldogs improved to 8-3. They are off until Jan. 4, when they visit Mainland.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA will hold a Public Hearing as authorized by law at 6:00 P.M. on the 4th day of January 2024, for the purpose of hearing Ordinance 2024-XX before the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, in the Chambers Meeting Room of the Flagler County Government Services Building (GSB) located at 1769 East Moody Blvd, Bunnell, Florida 32110.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT OF THE 2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163.3177 F.S.; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE as may be legally permitted on the day of the meeting. Instructions on how to participate by electronic or other means, if legally permitted, would be found on the City of Bunnell’s website at www. bunnellcity.us on the homepage. The public is advised to check the City’s website for up-todate information on any changes to the manner in which the meeting will be held and the location. The failure of a person to appear during said hearing and comment on or object to the proposed Ordinance, either in person or in writing, might preclude the ability of such person to contest the Ordinance at a later date. A copy of all pertinent information this ordinance can be obtained at the office of the Bunnell Customer Service Office, 604 E. Moody Blvd. Unit 6, Bunnell, FL 32110. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to attend this proceeding should contact the Bunnell City Clerk at (386) 437-7500 x 5 at least 48-business hours prior to the meeting.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA will hold a Public Hearing as authorized by law at 6:00 P.M. on the 4th day of January 2024, for the purpose of hearing Case No. FLUMA 2023-12 (Ordinance 2024-XX) before the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, in the Chambers Meeting Room of the Flagler County Government Services Building (GSB) located at 1769 East Moody Blvd, Bunnell, Florida 32110.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF BUNNELL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP IN THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATIVE TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING 2.88± ACRES LOCATED AT 2400 COMMERCE PARKWAY IN THE CITY OF BUNNELL LIMITS FROM “COMMERCIAL-MEDIUM (COM-M)” TO “PUBLIC (PUB)”; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR ASSIGNMENT OF THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SERVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR RATIFICATION OF PRIOR ACTS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND DIRECTIONS TO THE CODE CODIFIER AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE as may be legally permitted on the day of the meeting. Instructions on how to participate by electronic or other means, if legally permitted, would be found on the City of Bunnell’s website at www. bunnellcity.us on the homepage. The public is advised to check the City’s website for up-todate information on any changes to the manner in which the meeting will be held and the location. The failure of a person to appear during said hearing and comment on or object to the proposed Ordinance, either in person or in writing, might preclude the ability of such person to contest the Ordinance at a later date. A copy of all pertinent information this ordinance can be obtained at the office of the Bunnell Customer Service Office, 604 E. Moody Blvd. Unit 6, Bunnell, FL 32110. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to attend this proceeding should contact the Bunnell City Clerk at (386) 437-7500 x 5 at least 48-business hours prior to the meeting.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 CP 518 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH A. RIZZO Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Joseph A. Rizzo, deceased, whose date of death was March 7, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd. Bldg. #1, Bunnell, FL 32110.

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

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733. 702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 21, 2023.

Personal Representative: Teresa Rizzo 40 Eagle Lake Drive Flagler Beach, Florida 32136 Attorney for Personal Representative: Diane A. Vidal, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1008324 CHIUMENTO LAW 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, FL 32164 Telephone: (386) 445-8900 Fax: (386) 445-6702 E-Mail: DVidal@legalteamforlife.com Secondary E-Mail: Proserv@legalteamforlife.com December 21, 28, 2023 23-00228G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2023-CP-000747 DIVISION 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF BRADLEY GLENN BUNTING, Deceased.

The administration of the Estate of Bradley Glenn Bunting, deceased, whose date of death was September 16, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Building #1, Bunnell, Florida 32110.

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

All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claim 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 the court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is: December 21, 2023.

Personal Representative: Gary G. Bunting, 13 Kashmir Trail, Palm Coast, Florida 32164 PERRI & JENNINGS, Attorneys at Law Attorneys for Personal Representative 4 Eleventh Avenue, Suite 1 Shalimar, Florida 32579 (850) 651-3011 tchiasson@perrijennings.law /s/Timothy M. Chiasson TIMOTHY M. CHIASSON Florida Bar Number: 0116547 December 21, 28, 2023 23-00227G

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 2023 CP 000790 IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES W. TRUE, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of James W. True, deceased, whose date of death was June 1, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court of Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, Bunnell, FL 32110, Attn: Probate Department. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney as 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 decedents estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: December 21, 2023.

Personal Representative: Kathleen M. True 80 Surfview Dr., Unit 218 Palm Coast, FL 32137 Attorney for Personal Representative: SANDBERG, PHOENIX & VON GONTARD P.C. Richard B. Maltby, Fla. Bar. No. 123602 Andrea True Parker, Fla. Bar No. 118465 13900 Tech City Circle, Suite 415 Alachua, FL 32615 Telephone: ( 352) 260-0128; Facsimile: (314)241-7604 rmaltby@sandbergphoenix.com aparker@sandbergphoenix.com 23-00224G December 21, 28, 2023

December 21, 2023

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA will hold a Public Hearing as authorized by law at 6:00 P.M. on the 4th day of January 2024, for the purpose of hearing Case No. ZMA 2023-12 (Ordinance 2024-XX) before the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, in the Chambers Meeting Room of the Flagler County Government Services Building (GSB) located at 1769 East Moody Blvd, Bunnell, Florida 32110.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BUNNELL, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING 2.88± ACRES LOCATED AT 2400 COMMERCE PARKWAY IN THE CITY OF BUNNELL LIMITS FROM “B-1, BUSINESS DISTRICT” TO “P, PUBLIC DISTRICT”; PROVIDING FOR THE TAKING OF IMPLEMENTING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF MAPS BY REFERENCE; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR NONCODIFICATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE as may be legally permitted on the day of the meeting. Instructions on how to participate by electronic or other means, if legally permitted, would be found on the City of Bunnell’s website at www. bunnellcity.us on the homepage. The public is advised to check the City’s website for up-todate information on any changes to the manner in which the meeting will be held and the location. The failure of a person to appear during said hearing and comment on or object to the proposed Ordinance, either in person or in writing, might preclude the ability of such person to contest the Ordinance at a later date. A copy of all pertinent information this ordinance can be obtained at the office of the Bunnell Customer Service Office, 604 E. Moody Blvd. Unit 6, Bunnell, FL 32110. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to attend this proceeding should contact the Bunnell City Clerk at (386) 437-7500 x 5 at least 48-business hours prior to the meeting.

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

December 21, 2023

December 21, 2023

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NOTICE OF FORFEITURE $3,891.24 USD and a Glock 9mm with serial #BWGV379 was seized for forfeiture by the Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office on October 29, 2023.

The item(s) were seized at or near Palm Coast Parkway and Old Kings Rd, Flagler County FL. The Flagler County Sheriff is holding the property for purposes of a current forfeiture action 2023 CA 001032 in the 7th Circuit Court.

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 Savvy Marketing Solutions located at 51 Ryarbor Drive, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32164 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 15th day of December, 2023.

Savannah Wehde December 21, 2023 23-00324F

December 21, 28, 2023

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FIRST INSERTION GRAND HAVEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WORKSHOP MEETING Notice is hereby given that a workshop meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the Grand Haven Community Development District (the “District”) will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Grand Haven Village Center, Grand Haven Room, 2001 Waterside Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32137. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss matters brought to the board.

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.

Grand Haven Community Development District David McInnes, District Manager (321) 263-0132, Ext. 193 December 21, 2023

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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 Old City Vacations located at 31 Bunker View Drive, 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 13th day of December, 2023.

Gyula Zsakay

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 Flagler Wellness Center located at 5 Bowman Place, 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 16th day of December, 2023.

Jayme Fernandes Neto December 21, 2023 23-00323F

December 21, 2023

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA File No. 2023-CP-000129 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE ARTHUR HAAKENSON Deceased.

The administration of the estate of George Arthur Haakenson, deceased, whose date of death was February 11, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bldg 1, Bunnell, FL 32110.

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

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 21, 2023.

Personal Representative: /s/ Jon Haakenson 1901 Sumter Ave N. Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Jennifer A. McGee Jennifer A. McGee, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1023165 18 Market Ave., Suite 165 Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Telephone: (386) 320-7300 E-Mail: jennifer@mcgeelawfl.com Secondary E-Mail: denise@mcgeelawfl.com December 21, 28, 2023 23-00229G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-CP-000583 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF KEVIN HOWARD MURPHY Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Kevin Howard Murphy, deceased, whose date of death was July 25, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E Moody Blvd, Bldg , Bunnell, FL 32110.

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

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 21, 2023.

Personal Representative: /s/ Patricia Ambrosio 84 Church Lane North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Jennifer A. McGee, Esq. Jennifer A. McGee, Esq., Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1023165 18 Market Ave., Suite 165 Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Telephone: (386) 320-7300 E-Mail: jennifer@mcgeelawfl.com Secondary E-Mail: denise@mcgeelawfl.com December 21, 28, 2023 23-00226G

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER, FLORIDA DIVISION:48 CASE NO.: 2023 CP-000761 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LINDA R. TUROSKI Deceased.

The administration of the estate of LINDA R. TUROSKI, deceased, whose date of death was March 25, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for St. Johns County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 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 the other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 21, 2023. /s/ Shawn M. Turoski, Personal Representative 710 Hidden Ridge N., Midland, MI 48640 /s/ Jennifer Akin Jennifer Akin, Esq. Florida Bar No. 113117 6045 A1A S. St. Augustine, FL 32080 Phone: (904) 320-0011 jennifer@jakinlaw.com Attorney for Petitioner December 21, 28, 2023 23-00225G

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FIRST INSERTION 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 26 day of January, 2024, 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,

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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 14 day of December 2023.

By: /s/ Pratik Patel Pratik Patel, Esq. Bar Number: 98057 Submitted by: De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. PO Box 5026 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 Telephone: (954) 453-0365 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 eservice@decubaslewis.com 22-01023 December 21, 28, 2023 23-00218G

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Go Store It 4601 E Moody Blvd A7 Bunnell, FL 32110 hereby gives NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of the storage space(s) listed below, Keith Wiseman # 092, Chad Williams # 166, Eugene Roberson # 051, Johnette Hattan # 251, Jimmie Belle # 316, containing household and other goods will be sold for cash on 01/12/24 at 2:00pm. With the contents being sold to the highest bidder.

Owner reserves the right to bid. The sale is being held to satisfy a landlord’s lien, in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 83.801-83.809, and will be held online at www.storagetreasures.com December 21, 28, 2023

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NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 CA 000524 U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN TRUSTEE OF THE VINETA KNIGHT LIVING TRUST; VINETA KNIGHT; PINENE VENETA KNIGHT TRUST-CO; SONJA FRENCH: EL A/K/A SONJA EL; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF VINETA KNIGHT; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE VINETA KNIGHT LIVING TRUST; SONJA EL, TRUSTEE OF SONJA EL PRIVATE IRREVOCABLE EXPRESS TRUST; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Summary Final Judgment of foreclosure dated December 6, 2023, and entered in Case No. 2023 CA 000524 of the Circuit Court in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is Plaintiff and UNKNOWN TRUSTEE OF THE VINETA KNIGHT LIVING TRUST; VINETA KNIGHT; PINENE VENETA KNIGHT TRUST-CO; SONJA FRENCH: EL A/K/A SONJA EL; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF VINETA KNIGHT; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE VINETA KNIGHT LIVING TRUST; SONJA EL, TRUSTEE OF SONJA EL PRIVATE IRREVOCABLE EXPRESS TRUST; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST

A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, are Defendants, TOM BEXLEY, Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash https://flagler.realforeclose.com, 11:00 a.m., on February 2, 2024 , the following described property as set forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 13, BLOCK 147, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF BELLE TERRE, SECTION 35, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE(S) 23, 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. THE COURT, IN ITS DESCRETION, MAY ENLARGE THE TIME OF THE SALE. NOTICE OF THE CHANGED TIME OF SALE SHALL BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Pursuant to Florida Statute 45.031(2), this notice shall be published twice, once a week for two consecutive weeks, with the last publication being at least 5 days prior to the sale.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk of the Court not later than five business days prior to the proceeding at the Flagler County Courthouse. Telephone 904-4377430 or 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.

DATED 12/14/2023.

By: /s/ Sheena M. Diaz Sheena M. Diaz Florida Bar No.: 97907 Roy Diaz, Attorney of Record Florida Bar No. 767700 Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 499 NW 70th Ave., Suite 309 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317 Telephone: (954) 564-0071 Facsimile: (954) 564-9252 Service E-mail: answers@dallegal.com 1446-183981 / SR4 23-00222G December 21, 28, 2023

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to Chapter 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023-CA-000532 JEANNIMARIE, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Plaintiff, v.

BUTLER & BUTLER PROPERTIES, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure of Lien dated October 30, 2023, entered in Case No. 2023-CA-000532 of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida in which Jeannimarie, LLC, is the Plaintiff and Butler & Butler Properties, LLC is the Defendant, and pursuant to the Agreed Order on Plaintiff ’s Motion to Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure Sale Set for December 8, 2023, entered on December 6, 2023, Tom Bexley, the Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller will sell at public sale to the highest and best bidder for cash on January 26, 2024, at 11:00am on the Flagler Clerk’s foreclosure website at https://flagler.realforeclose. com the following described property as public sale set forth in said Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure, to-wit: A PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 32 EAST, FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE 50 FOOT COUNTY ROAD, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF OCEAN PALM SUBDIVISION, OF RECORD IN MAP BOOK 5, PAGE 70, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF

FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID POINT BEING A DISTANCE OF 1232.34 FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LINE WITH THE NORTH LINE OF GOVERNMENT LOT 5, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 32 EAST; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE COUNTY ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 129.15 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE EASTERLY AND AT RIGHT ANGLES AND ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF 60 FOOT STREET, A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF STATE ROAD A-1-A; THENCE NORTHERLY AND ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF STATE ROAD A-1-A DISTANCE OF 129.15 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE WESTERLY AND AT RIGHT ANGLES TO STATE ROAD A-1-A, A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH ALL THE LAND LYING EASTERLY THEREOF, EASTERLY OF STATE ROAD A-1-A, AND ALL LITTORAL AND SHORE RIGHTS APPERTAINING THERETO. Flagler Parcel ID No.: 29-12-32-000001032-0000 More Commonly Known As: 3590 South Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach, FL 32136.

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 UNCLAIMED. THE COURT, IN ITS DISCRETION, MAY ENLARGE THE TIME OF THE SALE. NOTICE OF THE CHANGED TIME OF SALE SHALL BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2023-CA-000953 HULBERT HOMES, INC. a Florida Corporation; Plaintiff, v.

EAST COAST TRADITIONS, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, and MIYOSHI HEMINGWAY, Individually; Defendants.

TO: MIYOSHI HEMINGWAY YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Complaint for Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, Professional Negligence, and Fraudulent Inducement has been filed in this court.

You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner’s attorney, whose name and address are: Elliott V. Mitchell, Esquire, 500 South Florida Avenue, Suite 800, Lakeland, Florida 33801 within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication, to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded in the petition, without further notice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs assistance in order to participate in a program or service of the State Courts System, you should contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (386) 257-6096 (voice), Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711, as much in advance of your court appearance or visit to the courthouse as possible. Please be prepared to explain your functional limitations and suggest an auxiliary aid or service that you believe will enable you to effectively participate in the court program or service.

DATED this day of 12/15/2023.

TOM BEXLEY FLAGLER COUNTY, FL CLERK OF THE COURT (COURT SEAL) By: /s/ Amy Perez As Deputy Clerk Elliott V. Mitchell, Esquire, 500 South Florida Avenue, Suite 800 Lakeland, Florida 33801 Dec. 21, 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 11, 2024 23-00223G

FIRST INSERTION

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 2023 CA 000631 WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN MORTGAGE TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5, Plaintiff, vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST, JAMES E. ROBBINS, DECEASED, et al, Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 6, 2023, and entered in Case No. 2023 CA 000631 of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida in which Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, As Trustee For Lehman Mortgage Trust Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-5, is the Plaintiff and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Creditors, Trustees, or other Claimants claiming by, through, under, or against, James E. Robbins, deceased, Kevin Robbins, Kyle Joseph Robbins, are defendants, the Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/ on online at www.flagler.realforeclose.com, Flagler County, Florida at 11:00AM on the January 5, 2024 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure:

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 Carlos Vergas Pool Service located at 55 Pine Grove Drive, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32164 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 11th day of December, 2023.

Carlos Vergas December 21, 2023

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LOT 18, BLOCK 138, DAYTONA NORTH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 1-15 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 1528 HWY 305 BUNNELL FL 32110 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

ATTENTION: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, 386-257-6096, within 2 days of your receipt of this notice. If you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8770.

THIS IS NOT A COURT INFORMATION LINE. To file response please contact Flagler County Clerk of Court, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 1, Bunnell, FL 32110, Tel: (386) 313-465; Fax: (386) 437-1928.

Dated this 12 day of December, 2023.

ALBERTELLI LAW P. O. Box 23028 Tampa, FL 33623 Tel: (813) 221-4743 Fax: (813) 221-9171 eService: servealaw@albertellilaw.com By: /s/ Nathan Gryglewicz Florida Bar #762121 Nathan Gryglewicz, Esq. CT - 23-004232 December 21, 28, 2023 23-00216G

to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator for the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court, Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Avenue, Suite B-206, DeLand, FL 32724, phone number: (386)275-6096. For hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

Dated this 8th day of December, 2023. /s/Jonathan J. A. Paul Jonathan J.A. Paul Florida Bar No. 41845 WEISSMAN PAUL, PLLC 999 Douglas Avenue, Suite 2214 Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 Telephone: (321)384-0515 Primary Email: jonathan@weissmanpaul.com Secondary Email: office@weissmanpaul.com Attorney for Plaintiff CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished via ECF to all parties so registered including to David E. Borack, Borack Law Group, P.A., P.O. Box 915498, Longwood, FL 32791 (email: dborack@borack lawgroup.com) on December 8, 2023. /s/Jonathan J. A. Paul Jonathan J.A. Paul Florida Bar No. 41845 WEISSMAN PAUL, PLLC 999 Douglas Avenue, Suite 2214 Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 Telephone: (321)384-0515 Primary Email: jonathan@weissmanpaul.com Secondary Email: office@weissmanpaul.com Attorney for Plaintiff The above is to be published in the: Palm Coast Observer 1 Florida Park Drive N. Unit 103 Palm Coast, FL 32137 23-00215G December 21, 28, 2023

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 CP 000729 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF MARIAN ELIZABETH MORRISSEY Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Marian Elizabeth Morrissey, deceased, whose date of death was July 30, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E Moody Blvd Building #1, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 21, 2023.

Personal Representative: /s/ Robert B. Morrissey 11 Erickson Place Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Jennifer A. McGee Jennifer A. McGee, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1023165 18 Market Ave., Suite 165 Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Telephone: (386) 320-7300 E-Mail: jennifer@mcgeelawfl.com Secondary E-Mail: denise@mcgeelawfl.com 23-00221G December 21, 28, 2023

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO.: 2023 CA 000801 VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

CATHERINE E. RODGERS; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CATHERINE E. RODGERS; 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 26 day of January, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 8, BLOCK 11, SUBDIVISION PLAT WYNNFIELD - SECTION-21, PALM COAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGES 43 THROUGH 49, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 17 WELLER LN, PALM COAST, FL 32164 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 RE-

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023 CA 000786 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ANTLR MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2021-RTL1, Plaintiff, v.

SCOTT RYER EVEY; ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendant(s), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated December 8, 2023 entered in Civil Case No. 2023 CA 000786 in the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ANTLR MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2021-RTL1, Plaintiff and SCOTT RYER EVEY are defendants, Tom Bexley, Clerk of Court, will sell the property at public sale at www. flagler.realforeclose.com beginning at 11:00 AM on February 9, 2024 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:.

LOT 17, THE VILLAGE PHASE II, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF DESCRIBED IN MAP BOOK 26, PAGES 52 AND 53, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 201 Oak Ln, Flagler Beach, FL 32136 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. THE COURT, IN ITS DISCRETION, MAY ENLARGE THE TIME OF THE SALE. NOTICE OF THE CHANGED TIME OF SALE SHALL BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Kelley Kronenberg 10360 West State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 Phone: (954) 370-9970 Fax: (954) 252-4571 Service E-mail: ftlrealprop@kelleykronenberg.com /s/ Jordan Shealy Jordan Shealy, Esq. FBN: 1039538 File No: 02305927-JMV 23-00219G December 21, 28, 2023

PORTS 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 13 day of December 2023.

By: /s/ Pratik Patel Pratik Patel, Esq. Bar Number: 98057 Submitted by: De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. PO Box 5026 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 Telephone: (954) 453-0365 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 eservice@decubaslewis.com 23-02129 23-00217G December 21, 28, 2023

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 CP 000175 Division :48 IN RE: ESTATE OF ALLEN KYLE BRADLEY Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Allen Kyle Bradley, deceased, whose date of death was October 18, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E Moody Blvd, Building #1 - Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E Moody Blvd, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 21, 2023.

Personal Representative: /s/ Angela Stoffel 5410 Roundup Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Jennifer A. McGee Jennifer A. McGee, Esquire Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1023165 18 Market Ave., Suite 165 Palm Coast, Florida 32164 Telephone: (386) 320-7300 E-Mail: jennifer@mcgeelawfl.com Secondary E-Mail: denise@mcgeelawfl.com December 21, 28, 2023 23-00220G

SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND 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. 2022 CA 000810 ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC., Plaintiff, vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF CALVIN KENNETH EDWARDS, DECEASED, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 02, 2023, and entered in 2022 CA 000810 of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. is the Plaintiff and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF CALVIN KENNETH EDWARDS, DECEASED; WANDA GLAVIN; CALVIN EDWARDS, JR.; CRYSTAL EDWARDS 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 January 05, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF BUNNELL IN THE COUNTY OF FLA-

GLER IN THE STATE OF FL. LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 28, TOWN OF BUNNELL, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 2, PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY. FLORIDA Property Address: 507 N ORANGE ST, BUNNELL, FL 32110 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 6 day of December, 2023.

By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com 22-069454 - NaC December 14, 21, 2023 23-00211G

SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 23-CP-000386 Division: 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF GLORIA LEVCHUK, Deceased The administration of the estate of GLORIA LEVCHUK deceased, whose date of death was April 4, 2023; Case Number 23CP-000386, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell, Florida 32110. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 14, 2023.

Persons Giving Notice: William Levchuk 12 Valencia Street Palm Coast, Florida 32137 Attorney for Personal Representatives: JOHN E. TRAVERS, ESQ. Stern Kilcullen & Rufolo, LLC 7108 Fairway Drive, Suite 123 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418 Tel: 561-721-6525 Facsimile: 973-535-9664 Florida Bar No. 90498 December 14, 21, 2023 23-00214G

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORFEITURE A 2006 Chevrolet Trail Blazer with VIN# 1GNDT13S962245301 was seized for forfeiture by the Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office on October 27, 2023.

The item(s) were seized at or near Old Dixie Highway South, Flagler County FL. The Flagler County Sheriff is holding the property for purposes of a current forfeiture action 2023 CA 001022 in the 7th Circuit Court.

December 14, 21, 2023

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 CP 000748 Division 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF ANN WHITE Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Ann White, deceased, File Number: 2023 CP 000748, whose date of death was February 2, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Flagler County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1769 E Moody Boulevard, Building 1, Bunnell, FL 32110. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 14, 2023.

Personal Representative: /s/ Joseph DiMeglio Joseph DiMeglio 556 N Lewis Ave. Lindenhurst, NY 11757 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Jonathan P. Hermes Jonathan P. Hermes, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1011335 Ginn & Patrou, PLLC 460 A1A Beach Blvd.

St. Augustine, FL 32080 Telephone: (904) 461-3000 Fax: (844) 730-9828 E-Mail: service@ginnpatrou.com Secondary E-Mail: jhermes@ginnpatrou.com December 14, 21, 2023 23-00209G

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORFEITURE A 2014 Dodge Durango with VIN# 1C4SDHCT0EC394252, $625.00 USD, Zastava Semi-Auto Rifle serial #ZPAP92, RG Industries 22 Revolver serial #38796 was seized for forfeiture by the Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office on November 27, 2023.

The item(s) were seized at or near Southbound I-95, Flagler County FL. The Flagler County Sheriff is holding the property for purposes of a current forfeiture action 2023 CA 001016 in the 7th Circuit Court.

December 14, 21, 2023

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

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

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 2023 CP 000751 Division: 48 IN RE: ESTATE OF FRANCIS ALLEN SAUNDERS Deceased.

The administration of the estate of FRANCIS ALLEN SAUNDERS, deceased, whose date of death was January 2, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for FLAGLER County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 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.

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

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office.

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

Dated: Nov 22, 23.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Makaela McCarthy {Deputy Clerk} Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 14, 21, 2023 23-00199G All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 14, 2023.

Personal Representative: /s/ GREGORY SAUNDERS 325 Lafayette Street, Unit 8007 Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 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 December 14, 21, 2023 23-00208G

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NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Flagler COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2023 DR 001080 Division: 47 Gianni Verdone, Petitioner, and Ariana Verdone, Respondent, TO: Ariana Verdone 2B Sebastian Ct Palm Coast FL, 32164 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Gianni Verdone, whose address is 64 Bannerwood Lane Palm Coast FL, 32137 on or before 12/30/2023, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 1769 E. Moody Blvd Bldg 1 Bunnell FL 32110 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: _____ Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

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

Dated: 11/17/23 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Makaela McCarthy Deputy Clerk Dec. 14, 21, 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2022 CA 000312 NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs.

CAROLYN ANN MAINWOOD, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 07, 2023, and entered in 2022 CA 000312 of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING is the Plaintiff and CAROLYN ANN MAINWOOD; AQUA FINANCE, INC. are the Defendant(s). TOM W. BEXLEY as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2023 CA 000993 Division: 49 MARIA ROSANGELA CIRESI, Plaintiff, vs.

ALPHONSO LOGIUDICE, Defendant.

TO: ALPHONSO LOGIUDICE, and if dead or not known to be dead or alive, his several and respective unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, and judgment creditors, or other parties claiming by, through, or under those unknown natural persons, and all claimants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described defendants or parties,

cash at https://flagler.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on January 05, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 18, BLOCK 45, SUBDIVISION MAP PINE GROVE - SECTION-26 PALM COAST, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 9, PAGE 20 THROUGH 35, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 78 PIEDMONT DR, 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 6 day of December, 2023.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 22-028615 - NaC December 14, 21, 2023 23-00210G

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following property in Flagler County, Florida: Lot 10 of Block 40 of Palm Coast, Map of Pine Grove, Section 28, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Map Book 9, at Page 59, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. (For Sections 1 through 16 inclusive, the aforementioned legal description includes the following language: as amended by instrument recorded in Official Records book 35, at page 528 of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.) a/k/a 3 Porter Lane, Palm Coast, Florida 32164. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to Vincent L. Sullivan, Esq., the Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 145 City Place, Suite 301, Palm Coast, Florida 32137 [VSullivan@

legalteamforlife.com] and [CMcNeil@ legalteamforlife.com], on or before 30 days after the first date of publication of this Notice of Action, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated 12/11/2023.

TOM BEXLEY Clerk of Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Margarita Ruiz Deputy Clerk Vincent L. Sullivan, Esq. the Plaintiff ’s attorney 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, Florida 32137 [VSullivan@legalteamforlife.com] and [CMcNeil@legalteamforlife.com] Dec. 14, 21, 28, 2023; Jan. 4, 2024 23-00213G

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VOLUSIA COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO.: 2023 12114 CIDL LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

ANNE M. PHAREL; STATE OF FLORIDA; VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CLERK OF COURT; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANNE M. PHAREL; JOSEPH MAXWELL REESER A/K/A JOSEPH REESER; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in the above styled cause now pending in said court and as required by Florida Statute 45.031(2), LAURA E. ROTH as the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.volusia.realforeclose.com at, 11:00 AM on the 18 day of January, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 2, BLOCK 1427, DELTONA LAKES UNIT FIFTY-THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 28, AT PAGES 32 THROUGH 42, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2076 ALTOONA LN, DELTONA, FL 32738 IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM

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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 14 day of December 2023.

By: /s/ Pratik Patel Pratik Patel, Esq. Bar Number: 98057 Submitted by: De Cubas & Lewis, P.A. PO Box 5026 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 Telephone: (954) 453-0365 Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 eservice@decubaslewis.com 23-02015 23-00375I December 21, 28, 2023

FIRST INSERTION EXHIBIT “A” BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING DATES CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 The Board of Supervisors of the Cresswind DeLand Community Development District will hold their regular meetings for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 at Victoria Hills Golf Club, 300 Spalding Way, DeLand, Florida 32724 on the first Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m., unless otherwise indicated as follows: Thursday, January 4, 2024 Thursday, February 1, 2024 Thursday, March 7, 2024 Thursday, April 4, 2024 Thursday, May 2, 2024 Thursday, June 6, 2024 Thursday, July 4, 2024 Thursday, August 1, 2024 Thursday, September 5, 2024 The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provision of Florida Law for Community Development Districts. The meetings may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. A copy of the agenda for these meetings may be obtained from Artemis Connected, LLC d/b/a Breeze, 1540 International Parkway, Suite 2000, Lake Mary, FL 32746 or by calling (813) 565-4663.

There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors or staff will participate by telephone.

Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (813) 565-4663 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Office.

A person who decides to appeal any decision made at the meeting with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.

District Manager December 21, 2023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 1/5/2024 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1972 BAYWO HS BF21336 .

Last Tenants: VICKY ANN BARNES AND JOHN WILLIAM BARNES and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at MHC CARRIAGE COVE LLC, 5 CARRIAGE COVE WAY, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32119. 813-282-5925.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 1/5/2024 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1980 NOBI HS N21850 . Last Tenants: DUANE CHARLES BECKER and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at MHC PICKWICK VILLAGE LLC, 4500 S CLYDE MORRIS BLVD, PORT ORANGE, FL 32129. 813282-5925.

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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 32524 CICI NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs.

BRENDA A. ZALE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BRENDA A. ZALE; INTERCOASTAL TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION, INC.;, UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION #1 and #2, et.al.

Defendant(s).

TO: BRENDA A. ZALE (Current Residence Unknown) (Last Known Address(es)) 1610 SOUTH PALMETTO AVENUE, #4 SOUTH DAYTONA, FL 32119 ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES, INCLUDING, IF A NAMED DEFENDANT IS DECEASED, THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, THE SURVIVING SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, CREDITORS, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THAT DEFENDANT, AND ALL CLAIMANTS, PERSONS OR PARTIES, NATURAL OR CORPORATE, OR WHOSE EXACT LEGAL STATUS IS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE NAMED OR DESCRIBED DEFENDANTS (Last Known Address) 1610 SOUTH PALMETTO AVENUE, #4 SOUTH DAYTONA, FL 32119 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 4, INTERCOASTAL TOWNHOMES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 50, PAGE 55, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A: 1610 SOUTH PALMETTO AVENUE, #4, SOUTH DAYTONA, FL 32119. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on Brian L. Rosaler, Esquire, POPKIN & ROSALER, P.A., 1701 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 400, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442., Attorney for Plaintiff, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the (Please publish in The Palm Coast/Ormond Beach Observer) and file the original with the

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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.

REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. D-305, DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 2576096, 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, sin incurrir 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 alrecibir esta notificación si la cita de comparecencia está dentro de un plazo menos de 7 días; si usted tiene una discapacidad del habla o del oído, llame al 711.

ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 12 day of Dec, 2023.

LAURA E. ROTH As Clerk of the Court and/or Comptroller (SEAL) LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: /s/ Erika Gray DEPUTY CLERK Brian L. Rosaler, Esquire POPKIN & ROSALER, P.A. 1701 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 400 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442.

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF RULE DEVELOPMENT BY THE CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT In accord with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, the Cresswind DeLand Community Development District (“District”) hereby gives notice of its intention to develop Rules of Procedure to govern the operations of the District.

The Rules of Procedure will address such areas as the Board of Supervisors, officers and voting, district offices, public information and inspection of records, policies, public meetings, hearings and workshops, rulemaking proceedings and competitive purchase including procedure under the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, procedure regarding auditor selection, purchase of insurance, pre-qualification, construction contracts, goods, supplies and materials, maintenance services, contractual services and protests with respect to proceedings, as well as any other area of the general operation of the District.

The purpose and effect of the Rules of Procedure is to provide for efficient and effective District operations and to ensure compliance with recent changes to Florida law. The legal authority for the adoption of the proposed Rules of Procedure includes sections 190.011(5), 190.011(15) and 190.035, Florida Statutes (2019). The specific laws implemented in the Rules of Procedure include, but are not limited to, sections 112.08, 112.3143, 112.31446, 112.3145, 119.07, 119.0701, 189.053, 189.069(2)(a)16, 190.006, 190.007, 190.008, 190.011(3), 190.011(5), 190.011(15), 190.033, 190.035, 218.33, 218.391, 255.05, 255.0518, 255.0525, 255.20, 286.0105, 286.011, 286.0113, 286.0114, 287.017, 287.055 and 287.084, Florida Statutes (2019).

A copy of the proposed Rules of Procedure may be obtained by contacting the District Manager, c/o Artemis Connected, LLC d/b/a Breeze, 1540 International Parkway, Suite 2000, Lake Mary, Florida 32746.

District Manager Cresswind DeLand Community Development District December 21, 2023

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12742 PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE DOWNS, III, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of GEORGE DOWNS, III, deceased, whose date of death was August 8, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-

NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2023 12450 CIDL DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY IXIS REAL ESTATE CAPITAL TRUST 2006-1 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1, Plaintiff, vs.

JACKIE WHITEHORN; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BEVERLY JACKSON A/K/A BEVERLY WHITEHORN, ET AL. Defendants To the following Defendant(s): UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BEVERLY JACKSON A/K/A BEVERLY WHITEHORN (CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN) Last Known Address: UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 35, OF HERITAGE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 45, PAGE 176 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 370 HERITAGE ESTATES LANE, DELAND FL 32720 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to J. Anthony Van Ness, Esq. at VAN NESS LAW FIRM, PLC, Attorney for the Plaintiff, whose address is 1239 E. NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE #110, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442 on or before JAN 22 2024 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. This notice is provided to Administrative Order No. 2065.

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

To request such an accommodation, please contact Court Administration in advance of the date the service is needed: Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300,

Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096.

Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

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

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

ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 8 day of December, 2023.

Laura E. Roth VOLUSIA COUNTY CLERK OF COURT By /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton As Deputy Clerk J. Anthony Van Ness, Esq. VAN NESS LAW FIRM, PLC Attorney for the Plaintiff 1239 E. NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE #110 DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442 PHH18458-23/cam 23-00384I December 21, 28, 2023

FIRST INSERTION WALKERS GREEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Walkers Green Community Development District (the “District”) will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at 908 Taylor Rd, Port Orange, FL 32127. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting. There may be occasions when Board Supervisors or District Staff may participate by speaker telephone.

A copy of the agenda for the meeting may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, PFM Group Consulting LLC located at 3501 Quadrangle Boulevard, Suite 270, Orlando, Florida 32817 or by phone at (407) 723-5900 (“District Manager’s Office”), during normal business hours, or from the District’s website at https://walkersgreencdd.com/.

Any person requiring special accommodations at the meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that this same person will need a record of the proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.

Jane Gaarlandt District Manager December 21, 2023

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23-00186V 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 de-

mands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: December 21, 2023.

JUANITA MIRACLE-DOWNS Personal Representative 248 Daytona Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32117 Robert D. Hines, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 0413550 Hines Norman Hines, P.L. 1312 W. Fletcher Avenue, Suite B Tampa, FL 33612 Telephone: 813-265-0100 Email: rhines@hnh-law.com Secondary Email: jrivera@hnh-law.com December 21, 28, 2023 23-00371I

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FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2022 31516 CICI DIVISION: 31 AMERIS BANK, a Georgia banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

KELLY GROSS, an individual, BRIAN GROSS, an individual, and UNKNOWN PARTY IN POSSESSION OF 3630 RODEO ACRES DRIVE, ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA 32174, Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Amended Final Summary Judgment rendered on August 31, 2023, in that certain cause pending in the Circuit Court in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein AMERIS BANK, a Georgia banking corporation, is Plaintiff, and KELLY GROSS, an individual, BRIAN GROSS, an individual, and UNKNOWN PARTY IN POSSESSION OF 3630 RODEO ACRES, are Defendants, in Case No. 2022 31516 CICI, the Clerk of the aforesaid Court will at 11:00 a.m. on January 19, 2024, offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash on Volusia County Clerk’s Public Auction website: www.volusia.realforeclose.com, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, the following described property, situated and being in Volusia County, Florida, to-wit: LOT 6, RODEO ACRES, AS PER AN UNRECORDED PLAT MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 30 EAST, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: AS A POINT OR REFERENCE COMMENCE AT THE CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26; THENCE SOUTH 89°07’19” WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 26, 421.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH 01°16’08” EAST, 658 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°07’19” EAST 352.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01°16’05” EAST 669.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°16’47” WEST 532.52 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 °16’08” WEST 1326.45 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°07’19” EAST 180 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING SUBJECT TO A ROAD, DRAIN-

AGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE NORTHERLY 30 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH A NON EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 30 EAST AND A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 30 EAST, ALL IN VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE NORTHERLY 30 FEET OF THE SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, EXCEPTING THE EASTERLY 676 FEET THEREOF; THE NORTHERLY 30 FEET OF THE EASTERLY 1,011.05 FEET OF SAID SECTION 26.

ALSO, THE EASTERLY 12 1/2 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 30 EAST, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: AS A POINT OF REFERENCE COMMENCE AT THE CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26, THENCE SOUTH 89°07’19” WEST 48.55 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01°16’08” EAST, 658 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°07’19” WEST 165.5 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01°16’08” WEST 658 FEET THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 26; THENCE NORTH 89°07’19” EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 26, 165.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING SUBJECT TO A ROAD DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE NORTHERLY 30 FEET THEREOF AND BEING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE EASTERLY 12.5’ THEREOF. ALSO, THE WEST 12’ OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 30 EAST AND A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 30 EAST, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE NORTH 88°58’51” EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE SAID SECTION 25, 128.95

FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01°12’ 11” EAST, 605 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°58’51” WEST, 125.61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°07’19” WEST, 51.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01°16’08” WEST, 605 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 26; THENCE NORTH 89°07’19” EAST, 48.55 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING SUBJECT TO A ROAD, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE NORTHERLY 30 FEET THEREOF AND BEING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE WESTERLY 12.5 FEET THEREOF. ALSO, LESS THAT PORTION CONTAINED IN THAT CERTAIN WARRANTY DEED RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 7104, PAGE 4491, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. (hereinafter referred to as the “Real Property”) except as herein before set forth, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes. The “highest bidder” for purposes of this Notice of Sale is defined as the party who bids the largest amount of money to purchase the Real Property, and who completes the sale in a timely fashion, as hereinafter set out. The one who bids the largest amount of money to purchase the Real Property shall be permitted to complete the sale by delivering to the Clerk the balance of such bid, over and above the deposit, by 10:00 a.m. ET of the next business day following the sale.

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: December 14, 2023 AKERMAN LLP By: s/ Christian P. George Christian P. George Florida Bar No. 41055 Primary Email: christian.george@akerman.com Secondary Email: susan.scott@akerman.com Secondary Email: jennifer.meehan@akerman.com 50 North Laura Street, Suite 3100 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Telephone: (904) 798-3700 Facsimile: (904) 798-3730 Attorneys for Ameris Bank 74046043;1 23-00378I December 21, 28, 2023

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MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 21, 2023.

Personal Representative: Lee Browning, Jr. 13 Hill Street Wading River, New York 11792 Attorneys for Personal Representative: Rayndel Valle Florida Bar Number: 1034181 Emma L. Osborne Florida Bar Number: 119499 Attorneys for Lee Browning, Jr. BOND SCHOENECK & KING PLLC 4001 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 105 Naples, FL 34103 Telephone: (239) 659-3800 Fax: (239) 659-3812 E-Mail: rvalle@bsk.com Secondary E-Mail: eosborne@bsk.com; dluciano@bsk.com; eservicefl@bsk.com December 21, 28, 2023 23-00373I

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-CP-12644 PRDL Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF LEE D. BROWNING, SR. Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Lee D. Browning, Sr., deceased, whose date of death was December 22, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Avenue, 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

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023 30170 CICI THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF ITS AGENCY, THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Plaintiff, v.

GLOBAL WORLD WIDE SERVICES, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION; RANDY WADE PETERSON, ET AL., Defendant(s), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated December 13, 2023 entered in Civil Case No. 2023 30170 CICI in the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF ITS AGENCY, THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Plaintiff and GLOBAL WORLD WIDE SERVICES, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION; RANDY WADE PETERSON; CITY OF SOUTH DAYTONA; SAND LAND AND WATER, INC.; NICHOLAS VASSILAKOS; THE CLERK OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA are defendants, Laura E. Roth, Clerk of Court, will sell the property at public sale at www.volusia.realforeclose. com beginning at 11:00 AM on January 12, 2024 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 29, BIG TREE VILLAGE, PHASE I, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 35, PAGES 156 AND 157, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA. Property Address: 787 Aspen Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32119 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. THE COURT, IN ITS DISCRETION, MAY ENLARGE THE TIME OF THE SALE. NOTICE OF THE CHANGED TIME OF SALE SHALL BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Kelley Kronenberg 10360 West State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 Phone: (954) 370-9970 Fax: (954) 252-4571 Service E-mail: ftlrealprop@kelleykronenberg.com /s/ Jordan Shealy Jordan Shealy, Esq. FBN: 1039538 File No: 02105201-JMV December 21, 28, 2023 23-00383I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12987 PRDL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF NIKOLA CINDRIC, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of NIKOLA CINDRIC, deceased, whose date of death was October 13, 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: December 21, 2023.

Signed on this day of, 12/18/2023.

DRAGICA CAROL CINDRIC Personal Representative Heidi S. Webb Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 73958 Law Office of Heidi S. Webb 210 South Beach Street, Suite 202 Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 Telephone: (386) 257-3332 Email: heidi@heidiwebb.com December 21, 28, 2023 23-00382I

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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 30286 CICI LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

NICOLE LYNN KOCSIS A/K/A NICOLE L. KOCSIS, et al., Defendant.

To: NICOLE LYNN KOCSIS A/K/A NICOLE L. KOCSIS, 729 PRISSOL LN, PORT ORANGE, FL 32127 MICHAEL LEWIS KOCSIS A/K/A MICHAEL L. KOCSIS, 729 PRISSOL LN, PORT ORANGE, FL 32127 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS STATED, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to-wit: LOT 26, WINTER PARK ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 41, PAGE(S) 107, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to file a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Sara Collins, Esq, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32801 and file the original with the Clerk of the above- styled Court on or before JAN 25 2024 or 30 days from the first publication, otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on the 11 day of December, 2023.

LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 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 23-07402FL December 21, 28, 2023 23-00379I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-12546 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF ALTON ZIPPERER A/K/A ALTON L. ZIPPERER, JR. A/K/A ALTON LAMAR ZIPPERER, JR., Deceased.

The administration of the estate of ALTON ZIPPERER A/K/A ALTON L. ZIPPERER, JR. A/K/A ALTON LAMAR ZIPPERER, JR., deceased, whose date of death was July 8, 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

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2021 11383 CIDL FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs.

KAREN AYTES-ROCHESTER, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 28, 2022, and entered in 2021 11383 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION is the Plaintiff and KAREN AYTES-ROCHESTER are the Defendant(s). Laura E. Roth as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.volusia.

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CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES The Cresswind DeLand Community Development District hereby requests proposals for annual financial auditing services. The proposal must provide for the auditing of the District’s financial records for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, with an option for four (4) additional optional annual renewals. The District is a local unit of special-purpose government created under Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, for the purpose of financing, constructing, and maintaining public infrastructure. The District is located in the City of DeLand, Florida. The final contract will require that, among other things, the audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, be completed no later than June 30, 2025. The auditing entity submitting a proposal must be duly licensed under Chapter 473, Florida Statutes, and be qualified to conduct audits in accordance with “Government Auditing Standards,” as adopted by the Florida Board of Accountancy. Audits shall be conducted in accordance with Florida Law and particularly Section 218.39, Florida Statutes, and the rules of the Florida Auditor General. Proposal packages, which include evaluation criteria and instructions to proposers, are available from the District Manager at the address and telephone number listed below. Proposers must provide eight (8) copies of their proposal to Patricia Comings-Thibault (or by email patricia@breezehome.com)(“District Manager”), in an envelope marked on the outside “Auditing Services, Cresswind DeLand Community Development District.” Proposals must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the office of the District Manager. Please direct all questions regarding this Notice to the District Manager.

CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS District Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2024 City of DeLand, Florida INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS SECTION 1. DUE DATE. Sealed proposals must be received no later than Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., at the offices of District Manager, located at c/o Breeze, 1540 International Parkway, Suite 2000, Lake Mary, Florida 32746. Proposals will be publicly opened at that time.

SECTION 2. FAMILIARITY WITH THE LAW. By submitting a proposal, the Proposer is assumed to be familiar with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that in any manner affect the work. Ignorance on the part of the Proposer will in no way relieve it from responsibility to perform the work covered by the proposal in compliance with all such laws, ordinances and regulations.

SECTION 3. QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSER. The contract, if awarded, will only be awarded to a responsible Proposer who is qualified by experience and licensing to do the work specified herein. The Proposer shall submit with its proposal satisfactory evidence of experience in similar work and show that it is fully prepared to complete the work to the satisfaction of the District.

SECTION 4. SUBMISSION OF ONLY ONE PROPOSAL. Proposers shall be disqualified and their proposals rejected if the District has reason to believe that collusion may exist among the Proposers, the Proposer has defaulted on any previous contract or is in arrears on any previous or existing contract, or for failure to demonstrate proper licensure and business organization.

SECTION 5. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL. Submit eight (8) copies of the Proposal Documents, and other requested attachments at the time and place indicated herein, which shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope, marked with the title “Auditing Services – Cresswind DeLand Community Development District” on the face of it.

SECTION 6. MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL. Proposals may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed and delivered to the place where proposals are to be submitted at any time prior to the time and date the proposals are due.

No proposal may be withdrawn after opening for a period of ninety (90) days.

SECTION 7. PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS. The proposal documents shall consist of the notice announcing the request for proposals, these instructions, the Evaluation Criteria Sheet and a proposal with all required documentation pursuant to Section 12 of these instructions (“Proposal Documents”).

SECTION 8. PROPOSAL. In making its proposal, each Proposer represents that it has read and understands the Proposal Documents and that the proposal is made in accordance therewith.

SECTION 9. BASIS OF AWARD/RIGHT TO REJECT. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, make modifications to the work, and waive any informalities or irregularities in proposals as it is deemed in the best interests of the District.

SECTION 10. CONTRACT AWARD. Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Notice of Award from the District, the Proposer shall enter into and execute a Contract (engagement letter) with the District.

SECTION 11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Nothing herein shall be construed as or constitute a waiver of the District’s limited waiver of liability contained in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or any other statute or law.

SECTION 12. MISCELLANEOUS. All proposals shall include the following information in addition to any other requirements of the proposal documents.

A. List the position or title of all personnel to perform work on the District audit. Include resumes for each person listed; list years of experience in present position for each party listed and years of related experience.

B. Describe proposed staffing levels, including resumes with applicable certifications.

C. Three references from projects of similar size and scope. The Proposer should include information relating to the work it conducted for each reference as well as a name, address and phone number of a contact person.

D. The lump sum cost of the provision of the services under the proposal, plus the lump sum cost of four (4) annual renewals.

SECTION 13. PROTESTS. In accordance with the District’s Rules of Procedure, any protest regarding the Proposal Documents, must be filed in writing, at the offices of the District Manager, within seventy-two (72) calendar hours (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and state holidays) after the receipt of the Proposal Documents. The formal protest setting forth with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based shall be filed within seven (7) calendar days (including Saturday, Sunday, and state holidays) after the initial notice of protest was filed. Failure to timely file a notice of protest or failure to timely file a formal written protest shall constitute a waiver of any right to object or protest with respect to the aforesaid Proposal Documents.

SECTION 14. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS. The criteria to be used in the evaluation of proposals are presented in the Evaluation Criteria Sheet, contained within the Proposal Documents.

CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUDITOR SELECTION EVALUATION CRITERIA 1. Ability of Personnel.

(20 Points) (E.g., geographic location of the firm’s headquarters or permanent office in relation to the project; capabilities and experience of key personnel; present ability to manage this project; evaluation of existing work load; proposed staffing levels, etc.)

(20 Points) 2. Proposer’s Experience.

(E.g. past record and experience of the Proposer in similar projects; volume of work previously performed by the firm; past performance for other or current Community Development District(s) in other contracts; character, integrity, reputation of Proposer, etc.)

(20 Points) 3. Understanding of Scope of Work.

Extent to which the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the District’s needs for the services requested.

4. Ability to Furnish the Required Services.

(20 Points) Extent to which the proposal demonstrates the adequacy of Proposer’s financial resources and stability as a business entity necessary to complete the services required.

5. Price.

(20 Points)*** Points will be awarded based upon the lowest total proposal for rendering the services and the reasonableness of the proposal.

Total (100 Points) ***Alternatively, the Board may choose to evaluate firms without considering price, in which case the remaining categories would be assigned 25 points each.

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2023 10263 CIDL WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, GRANTEES, DEVISEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, AND CREDITORS OF KEIKO KOSTER, DECEASED; MICHAEL ROY KOSTER; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2; FAWN RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. F/K/A FAWN RIDGE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on October 18, 2023, in this cause, in the Circuit Court of Volusia County, Florida, the office of Laura E. Roth, Clerk of the Circuit Court, shall sell the property situated in Volusia County, Florida, described as: LOT 27, BLOCK A, FAWN RIDGEPHASE II-A REPLAT, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 50, PAGE(S) 52 THROUGH 54, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 2875 STAGS LEAP DR, ORANGE CITY, FL 32763-8347 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, online at www.volusia. realforeclose.com, on January 16, 2024 beginning at 11:00 AM. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

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

Dated at St. Petersburg, Florida this 15th. day of December, 2023. eXL Legal, PLLC Designated Email Address: efiling@exllegal.com 12425 28th Street North, Suite 200 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Telephone No. (727) 536-4911 Attorney for the Plaintiff Isabel López Rivera FL Bar: 1015906 1000008507 December 21, 28, 2023 23-00376I

December 21, 2023

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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 PE-

RIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: December 21, 2023.

Signed on this 15th day of December, 2023. /s/ VIVIAN ZIPPERER Personal Representative 130 Deer Lake Circle Ormond Beach, FL 32174 /s/ ROBERT KIT KOREY, ESQUIRE Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 147787 ROBERT KIT KOREY, P. A. 595 W Granada Blvd., Suite A Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Telephone: (386) 677-3431 Email: Kit@koreylawpa.com Secondary Email: Michele@koreylawpa.com December 21, 28, 2023 23-00381I

realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on January 11, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 9, DELEON OAKS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 40, PAGE 122, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 5025 DELEON OAKS CT, DE LEON SPRINGS, FL 32130 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 as-

sistance. 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 14 day of December, 2023.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 20-011065 - DaV 23-00377I December 21, 28, 2023

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023 32031 CICI NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, v.

KARLA A. MEYER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KARLA A. MEYER; DUNLAWTON HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendant(s), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated November 29, 2023 entered in Civil Case No. 2023 32031 CICI in the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff and KARLA A. MEYER; DUNLAWTON HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 NKA KAYLA GASPER are defendants, Laura E. Roth, Clerk of Court, will sell the property at public sale at www.volusia.realforeclose.com beginning at 11:00 AM on February 28, 2024 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:.

LOT 120, DUNLAWTON HILLS UNIT III-A, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 40, PAGE 190 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 957 Stoneybrook Cir, Port Orange FL 32127 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM BEFORE THE CLERK REPORTS THE SURPLUS AS UNCLAIMED. THE COURT, IN ITS DISCRETION, MAY ENLARGE THE TIME OF THE SALE. NOTICE OF THE CHANGED TIME OF SALE SHALL BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Kelley Kronenberg 10360 West State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 Phone: (954) 370-9970 Fax: (954) 252-4571 Service E-mail: ftlrealprop@kelleykronenberg.com /s/ Jordan Shealy Jordan Shealy, Esq. FBN: 1039538 File No: M23211 - JMV December 21, 28, 2023 23-00374I

FIRST INSERTION PUBLIC SALE Dr. Charles I Stein, MD , announcing the closing of his Gynecology practice located at 598 Sterthaus Drive, Ormond Beach Florida. Dr Whitney Shoemaker @ 386256-2565, and Dr John White @386255-0901 have agreed to accept Dr Stein’s patients for their gynecology care after end of practice. Closing as of 1/1/2024, records will be available through January.

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FIRST INSERTION REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT RFQ for Engineering Services The Cresswind DeLand Community Development District (“District”), located in Volusia County, Florida, announces that professional engineering services will be required on a continuing basis for the District’s stormwater systems, and other public improvements authorized by Chapter 190, Florida Statutes. The engineering firm selected will act in the general capacity of District Engineer and will provide District engineering services, as required.

Any firm or individual (“Applicant”) desiring to provide professional services to the District must: 1) hold applicable federal, state and local licenses; 2) be authorized to do business in Florida in accordance with Florida law; and 3) furnish a statement (“Qualification Statement”) of its qualifications and past experience on U.S. General Service Administration’s “Architect-Engineer Qualifications, Standard Form No. 330,” with pertinent supporting data. Among other things, Applicants must submit information relating to: a) the ability and adequacy of the Applicant’s professional personnel; b) whether the Applicant is a certified minority business enterprise; c) the Applicant’s willingness to meet time and budget requirements; d) the Applicant’s past experience and performance, including but not limited to past experience as a District Engineer for any community development districts and past experience with the [Jurisdiction]; e) the geographic location of the Applicant’s headquarters and offices; f ) the current and projected workloads of the Applicant; and g) the volume of work previously awarded to the Applicant by the District. Further, each Applicant must identify the specific individual affiliated with the Applicant who would be handling District meetings, construction services, and other engineering tasks.

The District will review all Applicants and will comply with Florida law, including the Consultant’s Competitive Negotiations Act, Chapter 287, Florida Statutes (“CCNA”). All Applicants interested must submit electronic copies of Standard Form No. 330 and the Qualification Statement by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, to the attention of Patricia Comings-Thibault (by email to: patricia@breezehome.com) (“District Manager’s Office”).

The Board shall select and rank the Applicants using the requirements set forth in the CCNA and the evaluation criteria on file with the District Manager, and the highest ranked Applicant will be requested to enter into contract negotiations. If an agreement cannot be reached between the District and the highest ranked Applicant, negotiations will cease and begin with the next highest ranked Applicant, and if these negotiations are unsuccessful, will continue to the third highest ranked Applicant.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all Qualification Statements. Additionally, there is no express or implied obligation for the District to reimburse Applicants for any expenses associated with the preparation and submittal of the Qualification Statements in response to this request.

Any protest regarding the terms of this Notice, or the evaluation criteria on file with the District Manager, must be filed in writing, within seventy-two (72) hours (excluding weekends) after the publication of this Notice. The formal protest setting forth with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based shall be filed within seven (7) calendar days after the initial notice of protest was filed. Failure to timely file a notice of protest or failure to timely file a formal written protest shall constitute a waiver of any right to object or protest with respect to aforesaid Notice or evaluation criteria provisions. Any person who files a notice of protest shall provide to the District, simultaneous with the filing of the notice, a protest bond with a responsible surety to be approved by the District and in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00).

CRESSWIND DELAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DISTRICT ENGINEER PROPOSALS COMPETITIVE SELECTION CRITERIA 1) Ability and Adequacy of Professional Personnel (Weight: 25 Points) Consider the capabilities and experience of key personnel within the firm including certification, training, and education; affiliations and memberships with professional organizations; etc.

(Weight: 25 Points) 2) Consultant’s Past Performance Past performance for other Community Development Districts in other contracts; amount of experience on similar projects; character, integrity, reputation, of respondent; etc.

3) Geographic Location

(Weight: 20 Points) Consider the geographic location of the firm’s headquarters, offices and personnel in relation to the project.

4) Willingness to Meet Time and Budget Requirements (Weight: 15 Points) Consider the consultant’s ability and desire to meet time and budget requirements including rates, staffing levels and past performance on previous projects; etc.

(Weight: 5 Points) 5) Certified Minority Business Enterprise Consider whether the firm is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise. Award either all eligible points or none.

6) Recent, Current and Projected Workloads (Weight: 5 Points) Consider the recent, current and projected workloads of the firm.

7) Volume of Work Previously Awarded to Consultant by District (Weight: 5 Points) Consider the desire to diversify the firms that receive work from the District; etc.

December 21, 2023

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-12945-PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF KATHALINE E. SALZANO Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Kathaline E. Salzano, deceased, whose date of death was October 4, 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 December 21, 2023.

Personal Representative: Michael K. Salzano 588 West End Avenue #15D New York, New York 10024 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 December 21, 28, 2023 23-00372I

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SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2022 11317 CIDL ALLIED FIRST BANK, SB DBA SERVBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

DAVIS R. JOHNSON JR., et al., Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered August 10, 2023 in Civil Case No. 2022 11317 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Volusia County, Deland, Florida, wherein ALLIED FIRST BANK, SB DBA SERVBANK is Plaintiff and Davis R. Johnson Jr., et al., are Defendants, the Clerk of Court, LAURA E. ROTH, ESQ., will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.volusia.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 4th day of January, 2024 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: The South 135 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, Township 17 South, Range 30 East, Volusia County, Florida.

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

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

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

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

By: /s/Robyn Katz Robyn Katz, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: MRService@mccalla.com Fla. Bar No.: 146803 23-07703FL December 14, 21, 2023 23-00365I

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SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS SECOND INSERTION RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2013-12134-CIDL JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

RUBEN ESCOBAR; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RUBEN ESCOBAR; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) 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; UNKNOWN PARTY #1, UNKNOWN PARTY #2, UNKNOWN PARTY #3, AND UNKNOWN PARTY #4, THE NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS TO ACCOUNT FOR PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendant(s) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Amended Order rescheduling Foreclosure Sale December 4, 2023 and entered in Case No. 2013-12134-CIDL, of the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for VOLUSIA County, Florida, wherein JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is Plaintiff and RUBEN ESCOBAR; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RUBEN ESCOBAR; ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) 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; UNKNOWN PARTY #1, UNKNOWN PARTY #2, UNKNOWN PARTY #3, AND UNKNOWN PARTY #4, THE NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS TO ACCOUNT FOR PARTIES IN POSSESSION; are defendants. LAURA

E. ROTH, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash BY ELECTRONIC SALE AT: WWW. VOLUSIA.REALFORECLOSE.COM at 11:00 A.M., on January 9, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 17, BLOCK 971, DELTONA LAKES UNIT THIRTY-EIGHT, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 27, PAGES 202 THROUGH 208, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 1303 COMERWOOD DRIVE, DELTONA, FL 32738-9734 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.

This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No.2.065.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to provisions of certain assistance. Please contact the Court Administrator at Suite 300, Courthouse Annex, 125 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114; call (386)2576096 within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); THIS IS NOT A COURT INFORMATION LINE; if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via Florida Relay Services).

Dated this 7th day of December 2023.

Marc Granger, Esq. Bar. No.: 146870 Kahane & Associates, P.A. 1619 NW 136th Avenue, Suite D-220 Sunrise, Florida 33323 Telephone: (954) 382-3486 Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380 Designated service email: notice@kahaneandassociates.com File No.: 18-01378 CMS 23-00366I December 14, 21, 2023

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as recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 224 through 240, inclusive, of the Public Records of Volusia County, Florida.

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

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

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

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

By: /s/Robyn Katz Robyn Katz, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 155 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: (407) 674-1850 Fax: (321) 248-0420 Email: MRService@mccalla.com Fla. Bar No.: 146803 23-08103FL December 14, 21, 2023 23-00369I

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2022 11006 CIDL PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL BOWMAN, et al., Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered September 19, 2023 in Civil Case No. 2022 11006 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Volusia County, Deland, Florida, wherein PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC is Plaintiff and MICHAEL BOWMAN, et al., are Defendants, the Clerk of Court, LAURA E. ROTH, ESQ., will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.volusia.realforeclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 9th day of January, 2024 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: Lot 17, Block 1048, Deltona Lakes Unit Forty, according to the map or plat thereof

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2022 11146 CIDL REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF PAUL HAGEL A/K/A PAUL K. HAGEL, DECEASED, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 20, 2023, and entered in 2022 11146 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC is the Plaintiff and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF PAUL HAGEL A/K/A PAUL K. HAGEL, DECEASED; CAROL HAGEL; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT are the Defendant(s). Laura E. Roth as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www. volusia.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on January 02, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 18, TARA TRAIL, ACCORDING TO

THE MAP THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 38, PAGES 192 AND 193, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 2322 MELONIE TRAIL, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168 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 6 day of December, 2023.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 22-043424 - ArC December 14, 21, 2023 23-00363I

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PG 3606 & ORG 6589 PG 2627 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS AN ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO ACCESS COURT FACILITIES OR PARTICIPATE IN A COURT PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. TO REQUEST SUCH AN ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CONTACT COURT ADMINISTRATION IN ADVANCE OF THE DATE THE SERVICE IS NEEDED: COURT ADMINISTRATION, 101 N. ALABAMA AVE., STE. D-305, DELAND, FL 32724; (386) 257-6096. HEARING OR VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL 711.

DATED: December 12, 2023 By: /s/ Carlos Arias Carlos Arias, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 820911 ARIAS BOSINGER, PLLC 280 W. Canton Avenue, Suite 330 Winter Park , Florida 32789 (407) 636-2549 23-00370I December 14, 21, 2023

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45, FLORIDA STATUTES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023 30237 CICI TRAILWOOD TOWNHOMES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC, Plaintiff, vs.

JOSE CASTILLO, et al., Defendant(s).

Notice is given that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated , in Case No.: 2023 30237 CICI of the Circuit Court in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein TRAILWOOD TOWNHOMES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC, is the Plaintiff and JOSE CASTILLO, et al., is/ are the Defendant(s). The Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at 11:00 a.m., at https://www.volusia. realforeclose.com, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, on January 3, 2024, the following described property set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure: Lot 26 TRAILWOOD SUB MB 38 PG 97 PER OR 5050 PG 2185 PER OR 5849 PG 3420 PER OR 5897 PG 3787 PER OR 6377

SECOND INSERTION RE-NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2022 30680 CICI COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A., Plaintiff, vs.

KYLE ROBERTSON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KYLE ROBERTSON; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendant(s) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale filed October 24, 2023 and entered in Case No. 2022 30680 CICI, of the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for VOLUSIA County, Florida, wherein COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A. is Plaintiff and KYLE ROBERTSON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KYLE ROBERTSON; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; are defendants.

LAURA E. ROTH, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash BY ELECTRONIC SALE AT: WWW.VOLUSIA.REALFORECLOSE. COM at 11:00 A.M., on January 5, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 64, LONE OAK - UNIT II, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 41,

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. 201912208CIDL AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

JOSE ANTONIO CARABALLO A/K/A JOSE CARABALLO, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 18, 2022, and entered in 201912208CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC is the Plaintiff and JOSE ANTONIO CARABALLO A/K/A JOSE CARABALLO; UNKNOWN PARTY #1 N/K/A YOLANDA CARABALLO are the Defendant(s). Laura E. Roth as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.volusia.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on January 04, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 8, BLOCK 542, DELTONA LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN, ACCORDING OT THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGES 241 THROUGH 244 PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-12779-PRDL Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF THOMAS RAY BROCK, SR. Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Thomas Ray Brock, deceased, whose date of death was August 4, 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 PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is December 14, 2023.

Personal Representative: Steven Anthony Broughton 747 Wright Grove Road Frankfort, KY 40601 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Cynthia E. McGee Cynthia E. McGee, Esq. Email Addresses: cindi@cmcgeelaw.com cynthia.e.mcgee@gmail.com Florida Bar No. 0112083 238 N. Westmonte Drive, Suite 200 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 Telephone: 407-234-0695 December 14, 21, 2023 23-00362I

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PAGE(S) 196, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No.2.065.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to provisions of certain assistance. Please contact the Court Administrator at Suite 300, Courthouse Annex, 125 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114; call (386)257-6096 within two (2) working days of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); THIS IS NOT A COURT INFORMATION LINE; if you are voice impaired, call 1-800995-8770 (V) (Via Florida Relay Services).

Dated this 5th day of December 2023.

Marc Granger, Esq. Bar. No.: 146870 Kahane & Associates, P.A. 1619 NW 136th Avenue, Suite D-220 Sunrise, Florida 33323 Telephone: (954) 382-3486 Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380 Designated service email: notice@kahaneandassociates.com File No.: 22-00142 COL 23-00364I December 14, 21, 2023

Property Address: 1047 SANTA CLARA DR, DELTONA, FL 32738 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 7 day of December, 2023.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 20-054594 - MiM December 14, 21, 2023 23-00368I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2022 11959 CIDL U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

CHARLES J. LUPICA A/K/A CHARLES LUPICA AND ERIN L. LUPICA A/K/A ERIN LUPICA, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 06, 2023, and entered in 2022 11959 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and CHARLES J. LUPICA A/K/A CHARLES LUPICA; ERIN L. LUPICA A/K/A ERIN LUPICA are the Defendant(s). Laura E. Roth as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at www.volusia.realforeclose.com, at 11:00 AM, on January 04, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 12 AND THE EASTERLY 1/2 OF LOT 11, 6TH ADDITION TO DELAND HIGHLANDS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 19, PAGE 251 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 1721 PALMETTTO AVE, DELAND, FL 32724 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 7 day of December, 2023.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 22-069981 - NaC December 14, 21, 2023 23-00367I

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