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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Director makes case for rate hike Proposal: Increase utility rate by 18% in three years to fix aging infrastructure — plus higher impact fees. PAGE 2A

Waterlog backlog City of Palm Coast has 950 outstanding swale maintenance requests from residents. Here’s how staff is responding.

PAGE 5A INSIDE FIREWORKS TO CONTINUE IN FLAGLER

Flagler Beach Commission considers three-year contract for New Year’s Eve fireworks shows.

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TIME RUNNING OUT FOR RESTAURANT

Flagler Beach’s Beach Front Grille owners attempt to purchase restaurant property for $2.25 million.

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NEW RESTAURANT IN CENTER OF FLAGLER BEACH

Barnhill’s Cafe in the center of Flagler Beach has soft opening with breakfast and lunch menu PAGE 10A

FPC, MATANZAS LIFTERS ADVANCE TO REGIONALS

Flagler Schools Teacher of the Year Allison Kucharski (center) with Superintendent LaShakia Moore and the School Board’s Colleen Conklin, Cheryl Massaro, Christy Chong and Chair Will Furry. Photo by Brent Woronoff

Flagler Schools’ finest Allison Kucharski, Jimmy Sorrentino named eacher, Employee of the Year PAGE 3A

All on the mat FPC qualified 11 lifters, while Matanzas qualified 10.

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SOCCER CHAMPS: MATANZAS BOYS WIN DISTRICT

Stallings, Laupepa win titles at 38th annual Flagler Rotary

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Chili champs First responders serve up their fare at Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge

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Matanzas boys, Seabreeze girls win district soccer championships.

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INDEX

Business....................PAGE 10A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cavaliere....................PAGE 12A Comics ....................... PAGE 6B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 12A Public Notices...........PAGE 10B Sports......................... PAGE 3B Real Estate................PAGE 14A Veterans....................PAGE 12A

Plan to succeed ‘There’s so many options out there’: Flagler Palm Coast High School hosts second annual Career Expo.

Ethan Laupepa won a championship in his last competition at the Bulldogs’ home gym. Photo by Brent Woronoff

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024

CITY WATCH

SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Palm Coast officials advocate for state funding The 2024 state legislative session is in progress, and Palm Coast representatives — Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin, City Manager Denise Bevan and Chief of Staff Jason DeLorenzo — were in Tallahassee Jan. 25-30 to advocate city priority projects.

Alfin said they were there advocating primarily for infrastructure projects “above and beyond” what the city could afford to do on its own.

“This trip is the culmination of many … months of preparation in terms of designing programs and authoring appropriation requests,” he said. “It’s a significant lobbying effort on behalf of our residents.”

Alfin said this session has a focus on land conservation; Palm Coast was trying to take advantage of that to ensure land is protected.

Palm Coast is hoping to receive appropriations funding for multiple water and wastewater projects, the Palm Coast Operations Center and several road improvement projects, like the Old Kings Road expansion and a loop road extension to Matanzas Woods Parkway.

Utility rate hike needed, director says Palm Coast is proposing three 6% increases over the next two years to meet the city’s water and wastewater demands.

Between the city’s growth and the continued increase in operating costs, raising the city’s utility rates has become necessary, Utility Director Steve Flanagan said in an interview with the Observer. A utility rate study conducted last year showed that without more funding, the city’s operating reserves will be exhausted by 2027.

The city needs to pay for necessary upgrades and expansions to a 50-year-old system, Flanagan said.

“The last thing we want to do is kind of kid ourselves, if you will, as a community and an organization that we can make it with less,” he said.

The Palm Coast City Council will have two public meetings discussing the rate hike. The first will be held at 9 a.m. on Feb. 20 and second at 6 p.m. on March 5 to discuss adopting an increase to water and sewer rates, fees, and charges, according to a press release from Palm Coast.

The council first heard a presentation on the necessity of a utility rate increase in November. At the time, Flanagan and a representative from Stantec Management Consulting, which conducted the rate study, presented the analysis and two possible rate increase scenarios to the City Council.

This has become a necessity for two reasons, Flanagan said. First, the city’s general operating costs have increased, including salaries, parts and construction costs.

Second, Palm Coast residents have essentially only been paying for the infrastructure they’re using, not the infrastructure the city will need to support its continued growth.

Between 2024 and 2026, Palm Coast had planned for $225 million capital improvement projects for waste water, according to the November presentation.

Utility Systems Manager Peter Roussell said Palm Coast’s Water Treatment Plant One is one example.

It was built in 1977 and — beyond the 50-year-old parts and technology that have been replaced throughout

A utility rate study conducted last year showed that without more funding, the city’s operating reserves will be exhausted by 2027.

BY THE NUMBERS

$225 million

The projected cost of utility capital projects between fiscal years 2024 and 2026.

18%

increase will be spread out over three 6% increases.

$71.08

The current average monthly water and wastewater bill for a single-family home using 2,500 gallons a month.

$40 million

The utility department’s current operating budget.

48.7%

of Palm Coast residents use less than 2,000 gallons of water a month.

the years — was not meant to serve the city’s forecasted population size.

“We are currently going through a study right now to see how long that plant is going to last or if we should replace it,” he said.

The city has tried to avoid large rate increases by having small, annual increases tied to the consumer price index, Flanagan said. But the operation costs and the upcoming expensive but necessary improvements require additional funding.

Flanagan said the scenario staff will propose to the council will implement the first of the three 6% increases in April, while the second would go into effect in October. The third increase would be implemented in October 2025.

In order to mitigate the impact to fixed income families, the proposed increase would include implementing a new tier to the water bill called the “Life Line” tier. The Life Line tier would apply to the first 2,000 gallons of usage on a water bill.

Flanagan said 48.7% of Palm Coast residents use less than 2,000 gallons and will see the least impact to their bills.

During the first increase in April, if approved, the 6% increases would only impact the volume charge, but not fixed charges or the Life Line tier.

The average single-family home in Palm Coast that uses 2,500 gallons of water a month has a monthly bill of $71.08, Flanagan said.

Because of the savings of the Life Line tier, the first 6% would only increase the bill to $71.17 in April, he said. That bill would then increase to $75.44 in October 2024 and $79.96 in October 2025.

Residents will not be the only ones footing the bill though — impact fees for water and sewer will increase by 50% over the next four years.

Flanagan said he tries to view the utility rates “as if it’s my own household expenses.”

“And we utilize every dollar we get in rates here sensibly,” he said.

“We’re not wasteful.”

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2024 MedNexus Innovation Challenge open to applicants The University of North Florida has opened up applications for the 2024 MedNexus Innovation Challenge.

The UNF MedNexus challenge is a team-based competition for regional high school students. The theme of the 2024 challenge is addressing social media addiction in teenagers, a Palm Coast press release said.

Social media use is prevalent among high school students, with 84% of teens using social media and 62% using it every day, the press release said. A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association notes that social media creates a stimulating effect similar to addiction.

The challenge is open to all Flagler, St. Johns, Volusia, and surrounding county high school students, in teams of up to four students. First and second-place winners will be chosen by a panel of judges, the press release said.

Applications are open from Jan. 26 to Feb. 9 and the participating teams will be announced by Feb. 19. The pitch competition will be held on April 11.

More information on the MedNexus Innovation Challenge and the application can be found at https://www. unf.edu/UNFmednexus/ innovation-challenge.html The first-place team will win a $1,000 scholarship for each team member and the second-place team will receive $750 for each team member.

“We’re excited that this incredible opportunity for local high school students is returning for the third year in a row,” Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin said.

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Flagler Schools’ Teachers of the Year take the stage at the annual gala. Photos by Brent Woronoff

Inspired ‘every day’ Allison Kucharski and Jimmy Sorrentino named Flagler County Teacher, Employee of the Year BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The rewards come daily for Rymfire Elementary School teacher Allison Kucharski. On Jan. 24, she won Flager Schools’ annual award as the district’s Teacher of the Year.

“It’s truly an amazing feeling,” she said after hearing her name called at the district’s annual awards gala at the Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center. “It’s such a rewarding profession. The kids, their families, they inspire me every day.”

Kucharski and Flagler Schools’ Employee of the Year Jimmy Sorrentino were honored at the annual gala celebrating the district’s teachers, employees and rookie teachers of the year.

The district also honored Principal of the Year Jessica DeFord of Belle Terre Elementary School and Assistant Principal of the Year Sara Novak of Matanzas High School. Those two awards were announced in November.

Kucharski has been teaching at Rymfire since the school opened in 2006. She taught kindergarten for 10 years and has been teaching second grade for the past seven years. The kids are her motivation, she said.

“Seeing them learn is just an amazing feeling. I love (second grade). They’re very inquisitive.

They’re super sweet, always wanting to learn, excited about everything,” Kucharski said.

Kucharski also mentors new English language learners in second through fifth grade, helping them with vocabulary words and reading on-grade texts.

Sorrentino, 58, is a campus adviser who also coaches four sports at Buddy Taylor Middle School. He is in his second year at the school after retiring from the landscaping business.

He owned Christian Nursery and Landscaping in Bunnell.

“My wife, Teresa Sorrentino, pulled me in, and they hired me on the spot. It’s like a retirement job, but it’s fun. You get to mold kids’ minds,” he said. “As a coach, you get to teach 1,300 kids common sense, how to talk, how to act when something goes down, how to own up to your mistake. I’m teaching them common sense and respect. The teachers do the rest.”

Flagler Schools’ Teacher of the Year Allison Kucharski with Rymfire Elementary School Principal Travis Lee.

Teachers of the Year Melissa Atkinson-Brock, Bunnell Elementary School Vanessa Ajayi, Belle Terre Elementary School Chris Knox, Old Kings Elementary School Allison Kucharski, Rymfire Elementary School Annette Clemons, Wadsworth Elementary School James Thrall, iFlagler Catherine Jerrells, Buddy Taylor Middle School Erica Babcock, Indian Trails Middle School Maria Godino-Faircloth, Flagler Palm Coast High School Karin Feist, Matanzas High School Bruce Winters, Flagler Technical College

Rookie Teachers of the Year Haley Eubanks, Bunnell Elementary School Selah Gargon, Belle Terre Elementary School Brian Seijo, Old Kings Elementary School Meghan Mazie, Rymfire Elementary School Andrea Puckrein, Wadsworth Elementary School Megan Kisner, Buddy Taylor Middle School Hannah Anderson, Indian Trails Middle School Ashlyn Wilkerson, Flagler Palm Coast High School Janel Walker, Matanzas High School

Employes of the Year Madelaine Martinez Ortega, Bunnell Elementary School Lisa Meade, Belle Terre Elementary School Alicha Willis, Old Kings Elementary School Lillian Delgado, Rymfire Elementary School Cassie Bennett, Wadsworth Elementary School Bedie Barnes, iFlagler Jimmy Sorrentino, Buddy Taylor Middle School McKenzie Carter Spak, Indian Trails Middle School Ginger Smith, Flagler Palm Coast High School Maryann Mlinac, Matanzas High School Allison Castorino, Flagler Technical College Nathalie Piedrahita, Custodial Services Lina Chhay, Food and Nutrition Services Tony Coates, Government Services Building Ron Cacciolfi, Plant Services Dawne Gilpin, Technology/IS Graca DeOliveira, Transportation Services

Flagler Schools Employee of the Year Jimmy Sorrentino with Buddy Taylor Middle School Principal Cara Cronk.

“It’s such a rewarding profession.

The kids, their families, they inspire me everyday.”

ALLISON KUCHARSKI, Flagler County Teacher of the Year

Principal of the Year Jessica DeFord of Belle Terre Elementary School with BTES fifth grader Liliana Fanelli, who introduced DeFord, and Superintendent LaShakia Moore.

Flagler Schools’ Rookie Teachers of the Year.

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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Flagler Beach considers three-year fireworks contract for New Year’s Eve show The contract is with My Three Sons Fireworks Company and would cost a total of $94,000 over the three years.

SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

The Flagler Beach City Commission is considering a three-year contract for New Year’s Eve firework shows with My Three Sons Fireworks Company.

In December, Flagler Beach held its first ever New Year’s Eve firework show to celebrate the end of 2023.

For the celebrations, the Flagler Beach commission commissioned an oversized surfboard from Tango Surfboards that was lit with LEDs and lowered from a fire truck ladder in Veterans Park during the countdown to the New Year.

Because the initial celebration was such a success within the city, Flagler Beach has drawn up a contract for the next three New Year’s Eve celebrations. My Three Sons is the same company that performed the New

Flagler Beach’s first New Year’s Eve show on Dec. 31, 2023. Courtesy of Flagler Beach Fire Department

Year’s Eve show and Flagler County’s 2023 Fourth of July fireworks show.

The contract would cost a total of $94,338 for the three shows, according to meeting documents. The contract was not officially approved at the commission’s Jan. 25 meeting, as Commission Chair Eric Cooley noticed the contract did not include a cancellation policy.

“I think based on the unpredictability of everything that we have going on, it would behoove us to put an escape clause into this contract,” Cooley said, referring to the beach renourishment project set to begin in

BRIEFS Austrino running for City Council seat 1 Kathy Austrino, real estate broker and owner of TAG Ventures Real Estate Services in Palm Coast, is running for the Palm Coast City Council District 1 seat.

Austrino ran against Mayor David Alfin for the mayor seat in 2021, but Austrino has also served on several parent teacher organizations and a school advisory committee, according to her campaign website.

Austrino said she’s running because of the issues she’s seen recently with the city, like a lack of communication with residents and a lack of prepared infrastructure to support

Kathy Austrino

the city’s growth.

On her campaign website, Austrino lists her four key priorities: transparency, keeping taxes low, safety and creating jobs. She said she also knows the city’s infrastructure needs to be upgraded to continue supporting the city’s growth.

Austrino said her integrity and the respect she treats people with are just some of the qualities she has

July and the pier construction project which will begin in the fall.

The commission agreed that, ideally, if the city has unforeseen circumstances that prevent a New Year’s Eve fireworks show, the city would be able to delay the show to another year. The contract will return to the commission for approval after City Attorney Drew Smith irons out the language of a cancellation policy with My Three Sons.

Commissioner Jane Mealy did ask about the ability to use one of the three contracted New Year’s Eve shows for a July Fourth firework show, if there is a need to cancel a New Year’s Eve show.

City Manager Dale Martin said any discussions about a firework show for July Fourth would have to be for 2025, not the 2024 holiday.

“We wouldn’t be able to do that this July because the pier construction,” Martin said. “…There’s no money budgeted for fireworks [this July 4] even if you wanted to reallocate for this.”

The proposed $94,000 contract would be budgeted in the fiscal year 2025 budget. But former commissioner Ken Bryan expressed concerns about the overall cost a fire-

works show, outside of the fireworks themselves, like traffic and safety costs.

“There’s a lot of hidden charges that we don’t know about,” he said.

“So the contract itself might be $30,000. But when you crank in all the other things you may be looking at $50-,$60- or $70,000.”

Bryan asked the commission for information about the total overall costs of the event and said that he would be submitting a Freedom of Information Act request on that data.

The show on Dec. 31, 2023 cost the city $33,000, according to commission meeting documents, which does not include any of the peripheral costs, including extra personnel hours for law enforcement and the fire department.

Bryan sent the Observer a copy of the FOIA request, where he requests the city detail how much the additional employee costs were, as well as the process for purchasing the commissioned surfboard, including what other vendors were consulted besides Tango, if any.

City Clerk Penny Overstreet told the Observer that city policy is that a purchase must be $20,000 or more

to trigger a bid process. Below that amount, the city manager has the authorization to approve purchases, she said, and the oversized surfboard cost $5,000.

Likewise, the city manager does not need to request quotes from other vendors if the item is a sole source purchase, which Overstreet said she believes the Tango surfboard was, because it had to be specially commissioned.

The city had previously budgeted $20,000 for a July 4 fireworks show that did not happen. In the special Nov. 21 meeting, City Manager Dale Martin was requesting a $10,000 contingency added to the budgeted amount from the city’s reserves.

Cooley asked Martin to add a review of the total costs and impact of its first New Year’s Eve celebration to an upcoming agenda item for discussion. The discussion should include feedback from city staff and the safety teams, he said.

“One of the purposes of doing the New Year’s Eve event was a learning experience and experiment,” Cooley said. “It would just be a good discussion point. Just to weigh costs and benefits.”

that makes her a good fit for the job.

She said she wants to ensure the council is transparent with residents and encourage honest communication without empty accusations and yelling.

“We have to all be able to come to the table and work things out,” she said. “We can’t hear each other if everybody’s yelling.”

he wanted to get involved and first applied for a position in the city’s planning board. Stancel was not selected for that position but did apply and was selected for the Citizens Advisory Committee and the Code Enforcement Board in 2023.

He’s now running for City Council because he said he is not happy with how the council has so far handled issues like development, infrastructure and job growth. Many people are not happy, he said, and the council should reflect the voice of the people.

“Because of all this, I decided, somebody’s got to stand up,” he said. “Yeah, Palm Coast is going to grow but it needs to grow a little slower and a little smarter.”

Stancel said he believes his experience in the military, working with

logistics and administration, gives him some experience in handling a council position. More importantly, he said, he cares about this city.

“The fact that I am a concerned citizen that wants the best for the city of Palm Coast — that’s really the gist of it,” Stancel said. “I want our city to just be the most awesome place we can have.”

Stancel running for City Council seat 3 U.S. Army veteran and retired U.S. Postal Service employee Dana “Mark” Stancel is running for the Palm Coast City Council District 3 seat.

Stancel moved to Palm Coast three years ago and began attending City Council meetings. He said

Dana “Mark” Stancel

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City has 950 swale maintenance requests Cell tower’s RF emissions at FPC are within guidelines The city’s Lynn Stevens said Palm Coast cleans out an average of 40 miles of swales each year. The city has 1,200 miles of swales.

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Palm Coast has 950 outstanding swale maintenance requests from residents.

Stormwater Deputy Director Lynn Stevens said that the city has two swale specialists who respond to the requests and inspect individual swales to determine how much build up needs to be removed. Stevens said the inspectors then prioritize the swales based on severity.

“We have over 1,200 miles of swales,” Stevens said, “and we … regrade approximately 40 miles per year.”

It can take a “considerable amount of time” between a resident submitting a maintenance request and having it completed, Stevens said. That is because the maintenance teams do not go to individual homes, but regrade problem swales in batches.

The city’s 20-person swale maintenance staff — half of all of stormwater’s maintenance employees — work on 60-day rotations in sections throughout Palm Coast. The routes are decided on a need-basis, Stevens said, working from the most critical swales down to the least critical.

Palm Coast swales with standing water. Photo

by Brent Woronoff

The swales with the least build up are left for a later round of maintenance, she said. Which is why residents may see only one side of a street receive maintenance, but not the other.

On average, the crews complete 7 miles of swale maintenance in each rotation. While there is some flexibility for the teams to complete more if they were to finish an area early, Stevens said, the crews are restricted to the 60-day time frame.

Stormwater Maintenance Manager Andy Hyatt said the swale maintenance team are very good at their jobs.

“They’re very efficient, they care about what they’re doing,” he said.

“It a very technical thing that they’re doing and they deserve a lot of credit.”

Once a crew begins the process, it can take just one week for a swale in front of one home to be regraded and have its sod replaced, Stevens said.

As far as the city’s stormwater management system goes, she said, the city’s swales are the least critical part.

“They’re the most aesthetic but the least critical when we talk about protecting homes from flooding,” Stevens said. “The flow [of the swales] do play an important part.

They’re just not the most critical part.”

The city’s stormwater management system operates like a pyramid, Stevens said: The canal system forms the base of that pyramid, the ditch system the center and the swales are

BY THE NUMBERS

1,200

miles of swales are in Palm Coast.

40

miles of swales are cleaned out in average each year.

The exposure levels are low because the antennas are elevated, SiteSafe’s director of engineering said.

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7

miles of swales are cleaned out on average during each rotation cycle.

60

days are allotted per each section in the swale maintenance rotation.

on top.

Stevens said the city does rely on its homeowners to extend the life of a swale between maintenances.

Residents need to mow the swales and remove debris from the culverts under the driveway, she said.

“The homeowners play an important role in helping to maintain the swales,” Stevens said.

At the Jan. 16 City Council meeting, multiple residents suggested the city outsource swale maintenance in order to speed up the process.

“We need to outsource a swale maintenance company,” resident Robbie Barrick said. “We [should] focus our energy on cleaning out the swales and the culverts once and for all and then we pay to maintain them.”

Stevens said if the city does decide to outsource the work, it likely would not impact the city’s current maintenance teams, but rather supplement their work. But staff would need to look into the technical questions first — like, she said, would an outsourced crew have its own swale specialist to inspect the amount of regrading necessary?

“There’s a lot of other steps that we have to evaluate and flush out,” she said.

Based on a Flagler County School Board directive, SiteSafe performed a radio frequency emission study on the cell tower at Flagler Palm Coast High School and concluded that the emissions are well within FCC standards.

The cell tower is situated behind the football stadium’s visiting bleachers.

Anthony Handley, SiteSafe’s

Cell tower at Flagler Palm Coast High School. Photo courtesy of Flagler Schools

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director of engineering, presented the results to the School Board at a Jan. 23 workshop. Dave Freeman, the district’s chief of operations, said 15 locations around the FPC campus were measured during the survery on Dec. 20.

Handley said all of the measurements were less than 1% of occupational standards.

“To convert that to general public standards, you just multiply it by five. So if all the measurements were less than 1% at all other locations, including on top of the bleachers at elevated levels and within the school, then all the measurements for the general public would be less than 5%,” he said. “I would guess that if I took a measurement with a meter that was reading general public, it would still be less than 1% as well.”

Handley said the reason why the exposure levels are so low is because the antennas are elevated.

The study was ordered after the general public voiced concerns about cell tower emissions.

Handley noted that there have been mentions that the RF emission standards, established by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, are antiquated.

“In 2019, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals did approach the FCC and had them make a comment and evaluate their standards and their limits … with the help of a number of organizations … including the WHO, the FDA, and the American Cancer Society,” Handley said.

The conclusion in 2021 was that the standards from the 1996 act are sufficient for the safety of the general public, he said.

With the emissions deemed safe, the board discovered there isn’t much else it can do. The contract with the cell companies are automatically renewed every five years with the next auto renewal due in April, 2026, Freeman said. The contract expires in March, 2046, he added.

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JAN. 19

ROCKY ROAD AHEAD 11:51 p.m. — first block of Ryder Drive, Palm Coast Assault on law enforcement. A Palm Coast woman threw rocks at Sheriff’s Office deputies after he told her she needed to file a civil complaint.

The woman, 27, called 911 to say that her ex-boyfriend had stolen two of her dogs. A deputy told her that, because she had previously given her ex-boyfriend permission to take the dogs, it was a civil matter.

As deputies were driving to the woman’s home, the suspect called 911 six more times, each time claiming she had a life-or-death emergency, and even said she needed medical attention, the report said.

When deputies arrived at her home, she told them she did not need medical attention. As the deputies were leaving, the woman picked up rocks from her garden and began throwing them at the deputies’ backs, the report said.She was arrested.

The Value Adjustment Board (VAB) meets each year to hear petitions and make decisions relating to property tax assessments, exemptions, classifications, and tax deferrals.

DRIVING WHILE DROWSY 1:28 a.m. — 800 block of Airport Road, Ormond Beach

DUI. Police arrested a 60-year-old Holly Hill man who crashed against a tree, many hours after taking a muscle relaxer.

The reporting officer found the man resting against the passenger side of his mustang upon arriving at the scene. The man attempted to stand up, according to the report, but fell back against the car once police approached.

The officer noted he was very unsteady on his feet throughout their conversation.

The man told police that he had been driving from his home to his workplace and that he’d had a muscle relaxer around 9 a.m. the day before prior to having a few slices of pepperoni pizza for breakfast. He said he didn’t eat or drink anything else for the rest of the day.

After failing a series of field sobriety exercises, police searched his car and found prescription drugs as well as one empty Four Loco can and three full cans of the alcohol — though the man passed his breath test.

He was taken to jail.

JAN. 23

LET ME BORROW THAT 12 a.m. — Intersection of U.S. Highway 17 and State Road 40 Grand theft. A 34-year-old Ormond Beach man was

arrested after he stole a sheriff’s office trailer, which had been parked near the intersection of State Road 40 and U.S. Highway 17.

The trailer was found attached to a pickup truck and a traffic stop was conducted at State Road 11 and Clifton Cemetery Road in DeLeon Springs, according to a police report.

The man said he was only borrowing the trailer and planned to return it once he was done with it.

He was taken to jail.

JAN. 28

NOT CHICKENING OUT 7:54 p.m. — 600 block of Ocean Shore Boulevard, Flagler Beach Trespass. A police officer was called to a restaurant and bar to trespass a woman who did not pay her $23 tab.

When the officer got to the restaurant, the woman was asking other customers to pay her bill, according to her arrest report. The officer issued her a trespass warning and escorted her off the premises.

Less than an hour later, the officer returned to the restaurant because the woman had returned. When the officer arrived, the woman was sitting by the restaurant’s fireplace asking people for money and eating chicken.

She was arrested and taken to jail.

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Two long tables were set up on the deck at Loopers Par & Grille at Palm Harbor Golf Club for the Take Stock in Children Mentor Mixer. The annual gathering on Jan. 25 honored the 75 men and women who mentor Flagler County high school students in the Take Stock in Children program.

Seventy-seven students are currently participating in the program, which is administered by the Flagler County Education Foundation. Peter and Sue Freytag’s financial support have helped the county’s Take Stock program receive an Excellence Award for the past two years at the state Take Stock in Children conference. Ed Foundation Executive Director Teresa Rizzo said the program would not succeed without the Freytags’ help.

Take Stock in Children provides mentors and college success coaching for four years to students who qualify and whose families would have trouble paying for college. The program pays for tuition for two years at state colleges and universities. The students could then receive two more years of paid tuition upon approval of the program’s leadership committee.

“It’s a wonderful program,” said Sue Freytag, who attended the mixer with her husband, Peter. “The state matches every dollar we give.

We came from Illinois and

this became our home, and when you mentor students, it becomes a great investment for the community. We hope they’ll be successful, come back and make Palm Coast a better place.”

Flagler County Commission Chair Andy Dance is a former member of the Flagler School Board and the Ed Foundation’s Board of Directors. Oddly, he said, this is only his second year as a mentor.

“I promised Joe Rizzo (former executive director of the Ed Foundation) that as soon as I got my three kids off successfully that I’d be a mentor for Take Stock. And when he passed (in 2022), it tugged on my heart. I had to fulfill my promise. So I started mentoring last year.”

Last year, Dance mentored Rodney Hill, who has earned a full football scholarship at the University of South Florida.

This year, he is mentoring Flagler Palm Coast High School International Baccalaureate student Brendan Wang, who is looking at MIT, Georgia Tech, Florida and Michigan as his top college choices.

“He’ll have his choice of schools but he wants to do it the right way too and not get into excessive student debt.

He wants to be able to kind of pay as you go,” Dance said.

But for every Hill, Wang and Chloe Long — an FPC senior who joined her brother Dylan as the only Flagler County

Take Stock students to win a Leaders 4 Life Fellowship — there are students in the program who likely would not be able to go on to college without the support Take Stock in Children provides.

“A lot of these children have home lives in at-risk situations and they don’t have the guidance at home,” said Cheryl Tanenbaum, who is mentoring her fifth student since 2009.

“They need guidance,” Tanenbaum said. “They don’t know how to make the proper decisions, how to even budget for college, what the expectations are. A lot of their parents are in a bad economic state.

I’m on the leadership committee, so I see their applications.

They might have parents in jail or who died or they’re being raised by family members other than their parents, and some of the stories are really heartbreaking, and I just love to be able to guide them and be able to help them succeed.”

Tanenbaum continues to stay in touch with all of the students she has mentored.

One of them, she said, is married now and has three children. She tells them when they are freshmen that their relationship will not end when they graduate high school.

“I set that up right up front,” she said. “I say, ‘You’re stuck with me.” ... I’m always there, and they reach out all the time.”

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On a walk, man attacked with knife The Palm Coast suspect, Eric Galdabini, was reportedly attempting to pick up the victim’s girlfriend.

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A 56-year-old Palm Coast man attacked another man with a knife on Jan. 25 after the suspect attempted to pick up the victim’s girlfriend.

Eric Galdabini was arrested later that day and has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

The victim sustained several cuts from Galdabini’s knife, but none of the wounds were

life threatening, according to a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office press release.

The victim and his girlfriend were out for a walk around 10 a.m. in the neighborhood on Barrister Lane when the attack happened. The victim’s girlfriend was trailing behind him when Galdabini drove up to her in his Jeep, slowed down and asked if she needed a ride.

The woman told FCSO deputies that he circled them in the neighborhood multiple times before she and her boyfriend both told him to leave, according to Galdabini’s arrest report. Galdabini then parked his Jeep and got out, rushing the victim and attempting to hit him.

The victim hit Galdabini

in self defense and attempted to bring Galdabini to the ground in a headlock when the 56-year-old began slashing at the victim with his knife, the report said. The victim then let Galdabini go and the suspect immediately fled the scene.

Deputies located Galdabini’s Jeep at Belle Terre and Pine Lakes parkways, and the man was arrested. A home surveillance camera recorded footage of the altercation and deputies found the bloody knife in Gladabini’s car, the press release said.

Galdabini is being held at the county jail on $40,000 bond. He was previously convicted of battery in 2010 in Volusia County.

In self defense, girl stabs attacker Tyland Chambers, 35, is facing child abuse, domestic battery and strangulation charges.

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A 35-year-old attacked his girlfriend’s daughter and ended up in the hospital when the girl fought back and stabbed him with a pocket knife. He has been arrested.

The altercation occurred at the Econolodge and neighboring Circle K gas station on Kingswood Drive at 6:35 p.m. on Jan. 27. The suspect, Tyland Chambers, has been charged with domestic strangulation, child abuse and two other battery charges, according to Chambers’ arrest report.

Chambers, his girlfriend, and his girlfriend’s children have been living in hotel rooms since losing their home in September. The victim told Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies that Cham-

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Clayton received his undergraduate and law degrees from Stetson University. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1978 and was first elected as a circuit judge in 2002. He was reelected without opposition in 2008, 2014 and 2020. As a circuit judge, Clayton served in the Juvenile, Felony, and Probate/Guardianship divisions.

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bers had been physically abusive to her mother and herself before, and over the last several days had repeatedly yelled and threatened them over money, the arrest report said.

Chambers and the girl are the only two who work in the family, the report said. The girl told deputies that Chambers had been drinking more often recently and had argued about her needing to bring in more money to help pay for the Econolodge rooms.

She said Chambers had made multiple threats to kill her over the last several days.

Because of these threats, the girl said she had purchased a pocket knife earlier that day for protection, the report said.

That evening, the girl was invited to stay in a neighboring hotel room with a friend to get away from Chambers for the night. Chambers began arguing with the girl’s mother and throwing the girl’s belongings out of the hotel room while threatening to throw the girl over the balcony, the report said.

The girl said she went to gather a few of her belongings and that is when Chambers attacked her. Chambers

shoved the girl’s mother out of the way and chased the girl from the balcony, down the stairs and into the parking lot where he put her in a head lock, the report said.

The girl told deputies she felt like she couldn’t breathe so she grabbed the pocket knife from her belt loop and swung it blindly above her head, forcing Chambers to let her go.

From there she ran to the Circle K asking for help as Chambers followed her, leaving a blood trail from the Econolodge parking lot to the Circle K, the report said. Two witnesses separated the girl from Chambers while waiting for deputies to arrive.

The entire time Chambers threatened to kill her and the bystanders, even hitting one bystander in the face.

Chambers was taken to Halifax Hospital to treat the two wounds he received from the pocket knife, one on his upper right arm and one on his left hand. He was later arrested at the hospital and released to the Volusia County jail, the report said.

The girl is not facing any charges.

Jim in that he can now enjoy a well-earned retirement and focus his energies on personal pursuits,” Chief Judge Leah Case said in a press release.

“However, on the other hand, it’s a sad day for the Seventh Judicial Circuit and its citizens. We’re losing a jurist who approached the job as a true public servant, always willing to lend a hand or ear to a colleague, lawyer, or litigant.”

Clayton’s position will be filled by gubernatorial appointment.

30 years in prison.

On Feb. 21, 2023, Depa, 17 at the time, was arrested for attacking MHS paraprofessional Joan Naydich. Survelliance video of the incident showed Depa knocking Naydich unconscious, stomping on her and punching her repeatedly.

Depa’s sentencing was scheduled for Jan. 31, but has been delayed as the defense team asks for more time to prepare expert witnesses.

No new date has been set yet, but Depa’s lawyer, attorney Kurt Teifke, filed the motion to continue.

In the motion, Teifke states that the experts are booked through March at the earliest due to “their prior commitments to other attorneys litigating death penalty” cases.

The motion to continue the sentencing to a later date was filed on Jan. 19 and Perkins approved the request on Jan. 24.

Sentencing delayed for former Matanzas student who attacked para Sentencing for the former Matanzas High School student who attacked an MHS paraprofessional has been delayed, according to Flagler County court documents.

Brendan Depa, 18, entered an open plea last October to his charge of first-degree felony aggravated battery, leaving sentencing in the hands of Circuit Judge Terence Perkins. Depa is facing

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With the mayorship and two seats on the Flagler Beach City Commission up for election in 2024, former commissioner Ken Bryan said he had considered running again.

“Some of the people in the community said can you, you know, would you please come back to service,” Bryan said.

The deadline to register as a candidate for the March 27 election was Jan. 12, and just days before, Bryan said he was considering filling out the paperwork. He didn’t even mind having to pay the $750 fee, he said.

The decision came down to the new financial disclosure requirements.

“I looked at [the form] and I said, you got to be kidding me,” he said. “I was like, you know, this is just a little too intrusive. And I just find this to be more than transparency, it’s a total invasion of privacy.”

In 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 744, which requires municipal elected officials — like mayors and city council members and city commissioners — to file the Form 6 financial disclosure form with the Florida Commission on Ethics, disclosing an individual’s total net worth and personal assets that are over a fair market value of $1,000.

“I have tackle on my boat that cost over $1,000, each rod,” he said. “I’m not afraid to list stuff. But when you start getting into real personal items, over $1,000 … this is too intrusive.”

Previously, mayors and other municipal elected official were required to fill out Form 1, which only required the disclosure of assets over $10,000 and does not require an applicant to include his or her total net worth.

The bill went into effect on Jan. 1 and multiple city elected officials around the state resigned their positions.

Flagler Beach City Attorney Drew Smith said in the Jan. 11 commission meeting that he had received a general letter circulated by a South Florida law firm to municipalities about the Form 6 changes.

“Apparently, some of [the firm’s] larger city clients are considering — and actually, I think, beyond the consideration point — filing a lawsuit to challenge the Form 6 requirements,” Smith said.

The Flagler Beach City Commission agreed to have Smith follow up with the firm, but did not make any other commitments. Commission Chair Eric Cooley said the new Form 6 requirements could put elected officials at risk of being robbed.

“Stating the contents of your household good items, one could argue that that is that it poses a potential risk to yourself,” Cooley said.

The risk is ultimately the reason Bryan said he, after discussing the issue with his wife, ultimately decided not to run for a commission seat.

“Mainly because of the exposure,” he said. “This is public information to anybody in the world, you know, and there are a lot of wackos out there.”

State elected officials and county commissioners are already required to disclose that information. Palm Coast Vice Mayor Ed Danko said he would have had to fill out the same form regardless, since he is running for Flagler County Commission in November.

“I don’t quite understand why anybody would be resigning unless they have something they’re hiding,” Danko said. “I don’t have anything to hide.”

“I don’t think this is really worth it,” Bryan said. “My wife and I both agree that this is totally too intrusive, an overreach by the legislators.

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have a problem filling out the new requirements, even though it does require more detailed clerical work.

Alfin said he will file his Form 6 after he files his reelection paperwork. Once the Department of Ethics is through processing the form, Alfin said he plans to include the link to his form on his candidacy website.

Alfin said he believes the Form 6 is similar in intent to performing background checks on elected officials, an idea he floated last year.

“I think Form 6 is really along those same lines,” he said.

Bryan likewise said the issue is not transparency for him, but the overreach of legislators in Tallahassee that also poses a safety concern for him and his wife.

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In Ormond Beach, City Commissioners Susan Persis and Harold Briley both said they were fine with the new financial disclosure requirements, calling it a matter of transparency.

“I believe in full disclosure and transparency, but there’s some people that are more private and that bothers them,” Persis said. “So I think it’s just an individual decision, and if it’s something that you feel that strongly about, then you shouldn’t run because you don’t want to disclose any more information.”

County and state officials have been filling out the form for years, Briley said.

“It was probably just one of those things that eventually would get down to us,” he said.

Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin likewise said he did not

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Barnhill’s Cafe: breakfast, lunch in center of Flagler Beach The two-story restaurant next to the Gallery of Local Art offers crepes, smash burgers, crab cakes and beautiful views.

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Barnhill’s Cafe, Bar and Grille has been in the works for some time, owner Ted Barnhill says.

“We’ve talked about this for at least a minimum of 12 or 13 years,” he said. The two-story restaurant at 202 Central Ave., in Flagler Beach, had a soft opening on Jan. 19.

One of the impetuses was the city’s parking pool formula that provides parking exceptions for new development, but the overriding motivation, he said, was to provide a fine dining

experience in the center of town.

“We’ve always thought that a nice restaurant that offers an upscale environment in the center of Flagler Beach was a very good use for this particular spot,” said Barnhill, who owns many properties and businesses in the Flagler Beach area. His wife, Marge, runs the Gallery of Local Art next store. GOLA has artwork on display featuring about 80 artists.

“We’ve got beautiful woodwork inside,” Barnhill said of the cafe.

“Beautiful bars and an upstairs deck

that has tremendous views of the ocean and of Veterans Park,” Barnhill said.

The building, he said, was originally a 100-year-old house, which Barnhill refurbished and expanded.

The kitchen area was once Kokomo’s Cafe. They’ve been working on the project for four years, he said.

Barnhill’s has seating for 195 indoors and outside on the main and upper decks. For now, the restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, featuring a complete breakfast menu, sweet and savory crepes, crab cakes, smash burgers, sandwiches and salads.

“Barnhill’s smash burger is one of our top sellers,” said Manager Kelly Hornsby-Dyer. “Everybody loves it.”

Eventually, they want to add a dinner menu featuring steak and seafood.

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In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness month, Daytona Beach International Airport is partnering with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to fight human trafficking through the Blue Lightning Initiative program.

“Daytona Beach International Airport is proud to partner with the Blue Lightning Initiative to help in the fight against human trafficking,” Airport Director Karen Feaster said.

“Our employees and partners have undergone training to help identify indicators of human trafficking and are committed to the safety of the more than 700,000 passengers who travel through DAB each year.”

DAB official partnered with DHS and the U.S. Department of Transportation in November 2023, when employees of the airport, airlines and other airport tenants were trained on indicators of human trafficking.

If a passenger suspects a potential trafficking situation, they can contact an airline representative who will notify security. They can also call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at 1-888-373-7888, 24/7 and accessible to over 170 languages.

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“After living in Washington, D.C., and visiting Baltimore many, many times — I still have a daughter who’s a professor at Johns Hopkins — we’re very fond of Baltimore crab cakes, and we produced one of the best if not the best crabcake in Flagler County,” he said.

Marge Barnhill said the walls of the spacious restaurant will feature a rotation of the gallery’s artwork, which will be on sale.

Ted Barnhill, 77, was born in Jacksonville and raised in Nashville. But his aunt, Edna Kendall, had a house in on A1A and North Third Street in Flagler Beach, and growing up, Barnhill spent his summers there.

Barnhill loves Flagler Beach and wants his new restaurant to be a focal point of the community. So far, the reviews have been good.

“We’ve been busy, and it’s been great,” Hornsby-Dyer said. “We’re so glad to see locals and out-oftowners.”

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Time running out for Beach Front Grille to buy property for $2.25 million Co-owners of the Beach Front Grille rent the property. They have until Jan. 31 to close the deal or hand over the keys.

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Beach Front Grille owner Jamie Bourdeau has announced the team is attempting to purchase the property. Bourdeau and Dudley Shaw, co-owners of the Grille, rent the Beach Front, located at 2444 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., in Flagler Beach.

That lot is owned by the local company Absente 5 LLC, according to the Flagler County Property Appraiser

website.

Bourdeau posted on the Beach Front’s Facebook page on Jan. 26 announcing he and Shaw entered into a mediated agreement to purchase Beach Front for $2.25 million in June. Their team has until Jan. 31 to close the deal, but as of Jan. 26 had only managed to secure $1.7 million.

“Just a little bit short of the needed funds to close,” the post said. “There have been and will continue to be heavy negotiations, texts and phone calls over the weekend to cross the finish line before Wednesday.”

A follow up post made around noon on Jan. 30 said “the outlook is looking good” for the Beach Front, though the team had not reached the total yet.

“Miracles do happen, and with

your prayers, we’re hopeful for good news,” the Jan. 30 post read. “Thank you for all of your love and support it means more than you’ll ever know.”

“If we do get it done, then no problem,” the post said. “If we don’t get it done then we hand over the keys and enjoy the memories we have had on what could be our final weekend.”

The Beach Front Grille opened in 2018, according to SunBiz, and has become one of Flagler Beach’s more popular restaurants. In March 2023, Bourdeau and Shaw opened Loopers Par & Grill together at the Palm Harbor Golf Course. The duo rent that location from the city of Palm Coast.

Later on in 2023, Bourdeau, in conjunction with Palm Coast businessman Joe Wright, also purchased and renovated the airport restaurant

BIZ BUZZ PHILANTHROPIC ADVERTISING GETS RESULTS FOR FLAGLER FREE CLINIC Thanks to an advertising donation from Bill Verhagen, of Innovative Financial Solutions, the Flagler Free Clinic saw results as it begins a marketing campain for new patients, volunteers and more financial supporters.

The half-page ad ran in the print edition of the Observer earlier in January. As a result, the number of new patients went up from an average of seven per week to 15 the next week, according to Executive Director Terri Belletto. A volunteer also went to the office and signed up, saying she saw the advertisement.

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Terri Belletto, executive director of the Flagler Free Clinic, said she saw the number of new weekly patients double, thanks to the philanthropic advertising by Bill Verhagen, of Innovative Financial Solutions. Photo by Brian McMillan

FLAGLER COUNTY LIBRARY SEEKS AUTHORS FOR ANNUAL ‘BOOK FEST’ Flagler County Public Library is making plans for its second annual Book

Fest on April 6 and is calling on authors, as well as book illustrators, and publishers to be part of the event.

“I find out every day about the phenomenal talent that is here in our local and neighboring communities and there is a great opportunity to showcase the work of these individuals, and

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Jamie Bourdeau, co-owner of the Beach Front Grille, addresses the Palm Coast City Council about Loopers. Image from City Council livestream

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to offer presentations and workshops to residents and visitors,” said Chief of Special Projects and Library Director Holly Albanese. “The turnout was tremendous last year, and I am looking forward to this year’s event.”

The Flagler County Book Fest will feature presentations, workshops, panel discussions, author signings, book sales, and a variety of activities for both children and adults. This will be a free event and open to the community from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday in April – April 6.

Participants will be asked to contribute to a workshop, class, or panel discussion. Those interested in showcasing their books can request an application at the Research Desk, or via email at grose@flaglercounty. gov. The deadline for applications is March 30.

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In preparation of possibly closing, Bourdeau wrote in the post that the larger events at Beach Front — Super Bowl, St. Patrick’s Day and the Golf Outing — were being moved to the Landing Strip. The smaller events will likely move to Loopers. Some of the Beach Front’s staff will move to the Landing Strip and Loopers, Bourdeau said in the post, but those locations are already fully staffed.

Customers with active gift cards were asked to go to the Beach Front to swap their gift certificates to Loopers gift certificates.

“We’ve had a great relationship all these years and I’d rather be transparent with you than to hear it from someone with half truths, spin and innuendo,” the post said.

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The Palm Coast franchise location is owned by Damaso Quezada, who also owns a Battery Plus in Jacksonville.

REALTY EXECUTIVES OCEANSIDE ADDS LOUISE BUBSER

Realty Executives Oceanside has added Louise Bubser to its team of Executives, working with buyers, sellers and investors. Bubser relocated to Florida in 1998.

Opening in 2015 with a handful of agents, the family-run brokerage now has over 55 Real Estate Professionals.

Realty Executives Oceanside currently has offices in Jacksonville, Palm Coast and Ormond Beach.

BATTERIES PLUS OPENS PALM COAST LOCATION

Batteries Plus opened a new location, at 110 Flagler Plaza Drive, Palm Coast, on Jan. 15. The store sells batteries for golf carts, cell phones, ATVs, boats, vehicles and more.

The national retailer also offers cell phone and tablet repair services and

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ASK THE MAYOR

PALM COAST

Palm Coast roads are struggling. What is the city’s plan?

DAVID ALFIN PALM COAST MAYOR

Question from a resident: I’ve lived here for 26 years, and the roads are worse than I’ve ever seen (examples: Bird of Paradise Road and the I95/SR100 intersection). I hear we have no money for road improvements, and that’s pretty hard to believe.

Can’t we use the impact fees from all the new homes being built here? Aren’t there other resources? What’s the plan?

When our City Council considers every option available to keep Palm Coast as safe as possible for residents, roadway improvements remain at the top of our list.

However, those who are reading this column need to know that repairing roads is more complicated than

simply sending crews out to work.

This topic is very near and dear to me; in fact, I serve on the Transportation Planning Organizations Executive Committee, which helps to prioritize regional Department of Transportation-funded projects.

Here’s some additional background information: From 2003 to 2012, Flagler County imposed a 0.5 cent sales surtax, a portion of which we used to fund our milling and resurfacing program. During those 10 years, we repaired 650 lane-miles of roadway.

In the 10 years since that funding source expired, we milled and resurfaced fewer than 200 lanemiles of roadway, but still managed to construct new roadways or resurface others with assistance grant funding.

To make the best use of budgeted funds, Palm Coast implemented a pavement management program in 2017. We hired Transmap, a company that performed data collection to establish the quality of our roadway network by creating a map to give us a visual representation of those areas in most need of repair.

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In 2021, they performed a second roadway condition scan to generate an updated Pavement Condition Index Map. For the past several years, City Council has tried to meet the challenge of funding the rising costs for roadway repairs given our reduced revenue sources (local option fuel tax, state revenue sharing). Per our direction this fiscal year, an alternative to the resurfacing of residential roadways will be used to “microsurface” various residential roadways throughout the city. This treatment is more short-term, but it will preserve the roadway condition for approximately five to seven years. In the next four years of our Five-Year Plan, the council is going to need to address funding for additional resurfacing options.

It’s important for residents to

understand that new development here does pay transportation impact fees. However, these funds can only be used for capacity improvements for roadways (adding new lanes) and cannot be used for roadway maintenance (resurfacing).

Regarding Bird of Paradise Drive, the city purchased property at the intersection of Bird of Paradise and Matanzas Woods Parkway last year to prepare for the four-laning of Matanzas Woods Parkway and the installation of a traffic signal at this intersection. As we wait to learn more about FDOT funding for this project, we will continue to monitor the condition of Bird of Paradise.

And finally, this coming spring, FDOT will be resurfacing about four miles of State Road 100, including the road at the Interstate-95 bridge.

They also plan to install Wrong Way Driving devices at the I-95 interchange off-ramps.

The 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 Council.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sensory rooms? Not so ‘amazing’ cost Dear Editor: In the Jan. 18 edition, you used half a page covering the school district installing “amazing” sensory rooms in all schools. These rooms are going to cost “nearly $500,000,” but not to worry; it’s grant money

which falls from the sky. In these rooms, if you run your hand across a wall, you hear music, and the lights change colors; some rooms will even have trampolines. A few minutes in these rooms can be beneficial to the schools’ general population of students as well as

‘Wins’ in building code Dear Editor: I see you’ve covered all the news on the moratorium [on residential infill lot construction] being stopped, but nothing from you on the other side of the issue. I find it comical the building department wants praise for finally doing the work they’re getting paid to do. Do we have an actual engineer consulting yet?

It seems the developers are listening. Every day, I get texts, emails and phone calls of people telling me their yards or the new build yards are being regraded. Finally! This is definitely a step in the right direction.

Now, the homes that have been damaged need to be talked about here. Solutions and ideas need to be had and put into motion. A citizens advisory board picked by those on

staff; yeah. Our schools have done many things that boggle the mind; this is near the top of the list.

EPHEMISMS FOR ABORTION

In the Jan. 25 edition you use half a page showing women carrying saying “Protect women’s health care,”

City Council will get us nowhere.

Thoughtful growth with the future in mind is what we need. That is something everyone can get behind.

We need a building code that doesn’t contradict city ordinances, and we need qualified inspectors and engineers helping to plan out our city’s future — not developers, real estate agents and lawyers.

Please be fair and balanced in your coverage. Do a follow up story of the successes we’ve had in bringing this to the attention of all: how many homes we’ve prevented from having water intrusion issues is a

HOMETOWNIE HERO

Fear of ziplines (and puns)

MIKE CAVALIERE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

“What do you call Batman when he skips church on Sunday?”

I scratched my head and pretended to think, while the rest of the group just stared.

“Christian … Bail,” our zipline tour guide, Parks, answered, clearly pleased with himself.

We nodded unenthusiastically.

“Yikes,” one of us said.

Another groaned.

But Parks was unfazed.

“What do you call a cow with no legs?” he pressed on. We were huddled onto a wobbly wooden platform high above the forest floor, overlooking splintered trunks and rocks below. I looked down and welcomed the flutter of butterflies in my stomach, a rare sensation for someone whose job it is to stare at computer screens all day, click keyboard buttons, guide mouse cursors.

“Hm, no legs,” someone said, finally. “I dunno, what?”

“Ground beef,” Parks smirked.

“Are you a dad?” a girl from our party piped up. “Because these jokes ...”

They were distracting, and that’s

the point. After all, zipline guides are paid for just two things: To keep you safe.To keep you from noticing that you are 100% not safe.

Parks grinned. “What do you call a cow with just two legs?”

“Please, no more.”

“Here it comes.”

“Lean beef,” Parks chuckled then gave the next in our group the goahead to zip away.

All but one of us had braved the first line now, zipping from the starting platform to the second, where we crowded together, waiting for Joey, who had been dreading this trip all day. Before I launched, he was trembling, hugging the tree, saying, “I don’t think I can do it.”

“I promise you will be safe,” Parks told him, all bedside manner. “But I won’t lie — it’s only gonna get worse from here.”

Joey leaned to peek off the platform then stopped short. “I don’t think I can do it.”

“Fear of heights?”

Joey nodded.

“Did the other guide tell you about when he fell in love with a tree?” Parks asked, hoping to break the tension. “They ran away together — to Holly … wood.”

Crickets.

“Unfortunately, the tree cheated on him,” Parks sighed. “With some guy named … Spruce Willis.”

From the other end of the line, I joined the group in watching Joey peel his hands from his hugging tree then freeze, staring at the empty

space between him and us.

“He’s gonna do it,” I said.

“You got this!” a woman with long white hair and a biker T-shirt in our party yelled across the void.

She took a pull from her vape.

“You’ll regret it if you don’t!”

“JO-EY!” a chant started then grew, as the 12 of us, half of us strangers, raised our voices in unison. Most days, we were a group of play-it-safe suburbanites, but vacation-fueled adrenaline had transformed us. We were deathdefiers now, daredevils, all hopped up on the chest-puffing power of feeling afraid but doing it anyway.

Never mind that we were harnessed and helmeted and joining thousands, probably, to have safely navigated these lines before us. We were warriors, true mountain men, and we had the waivers to prove it.

We wanted Joey to feel this rush.

Taste this danger. Be this alive.

“JO-EY!” we chanted louder.

“JO-EY!” He looked at us, then down off the platform, stiff shoulders, clenched fists.

We yelled, straining our voices until they echoed through the mountains, faster, more insistent, until their vibrations shot past trees, shaking dead leaves from their branches. And as those wisps of winter color fell, tumbling downwind toward the Earth — where careless hooves and baking sun and tearing winds and drowning rains would ensure that they stayed one with the soil, not the sky — we kept on shouting with everything we had, our noise and life and elevation, daring them all to watch us fly.

“Vote democrat for women’s rights” and “I am pro-choice.” These are euphemisms for pro-abortion, which is an expression substituted for killing babies. I am amazed; the Democrats will allow millions of undesirables to enter this country illegally, but they will kill their own offspring.

DOUGLAS R. GLOVER PALM COAST

win; the codes being revised is also a win.

All we want is to keep our city and citizens safe and free to pursue their happines.

CANDACE STEVENS Palm Coast

Editor’s note: Thanks for your feedback. We have published five stories about this issue, dating back to Nov. 7, including interviews with homeowners. We will continue to follow up. Please send news tips to sierra@ observerlocalnews.com.

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. Contact the Flagler Humane Society at 386-4451814 or apply online at flaglerhumanesociety.org.

Beane, 5, was found as a stray in Bunnell by the Bunnell Police Department on Oct. 21.

Benson, 2, was found as a stray in the P Section near Pine Groves Drive on Oct. 30.

Odin, 6, was found as a stray near Cypress Point Parkway on Dec. 3.

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CORRECTION An article about the Flagler County School Board’s firing of Board Attorney Kristy Gavin in the Observer’s Jan. 25 edition, incorrectly stated the tally of an Oct. 26, 2023, motion that gave Gavin and the district 60 days to reach a mutual separation agreement or reassignment to the district side, without which she would be dismissed. The motion, made by Colleen Conklin, passed 4-1 with Will Furry voting against it.

VETERAN OF THE WEEK

James E. Toombs  Branch of military: U.S. Navy (retired)  Dates of service: 1966-1985  Rank/occupation: Lieutenant Commander /Public Affairs Officer  Hometown: Jackson, Mississippi James Toombs began his journey in Naval service as a reserve officer cadet while studying at the University of Southern Mississippi. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and entered active duty as a public affairs officer. Toombs’ assignments took him to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida and Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois.

He is a veteran of the Vietnam War, having been deployed to Saigon in 1971. While assigned at Naval Air Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, he earned his private pilot certification at the local aeroclub, which began his passion for flying. Toombs left active duty in 1977 to pursue a career in aviation, a path he says he chose to honor his uncle Fred Austin, who perished in the Pacific as an air crewman during World War II. Toombs remained an active Navy reservist assigned in Birmingham, Alabama. He accepted a job with the Federal Aviation Administration in 1982 as an aviation safety inspector and after a series of promotions he became the Safety Program Manager for the southern region of the United States.

Toombs and his wife of 50 years, Carol, moved to Palm Coast in 2009, and he accepted a position teaching new FAA supervisors at the Center for Management Excellence and Leadership. Now, he is fully retired.

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Chris Walsh of the Ormond Beach Police Department, with his wife, Jessica, and son, Christian, 6, holds up the Judges’ Choice Award at the Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge at Veterans Park in Flagler Beach. Photos by Brent Woronoff

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Surf 97.3 DJ’s “Hod Rod” Ed Caisse and “Ramblin” Russ Hatfield play oldies on the radio and served up their special recipe at the Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge. Caisse is a retired firefighter from Connecticut and Hatfield is a retired NYPD policeman.

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit Deputies Greg Nunziato and Matt Mortimer with Nunziato’s life partner Dyan Cole.

Current and retired first responders serve up their fare at Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Karin Farrell of the Flagler Woman’s Club and her son, Jordan Farrell, broker of the Florida Beaches Real Estate Co., which helped sponsor the event.

Bunnell Police Department Chief David Brannon doles out chili for attendees.

The department’s white chicken chili placed third in Fan Favorite competition and their red chili placed second for the Judges’ Choice Award.

Lori Ottlein, Candy Taylor and Patti Powell of the Turtle Patrol with rescue bloodhound Ruby.

Donna Fantana liked the Flagler County Fire Rescue’s chili the best.

She was not the only one. The Fire Rescue team’s entry was the Fan Favorite at the fifth annual Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge.

Christopher Walsh won the Judges’ Choice Award in the first responders’ culinary competition presented by the Flagler Woman’s Club on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Veterans Park in Flagler Beach.

“I liked the texture and the kick. It was delicious,” Fantana said. Community paramedic Rob Errett, who served up the Flagler County Fire Rescue’s chili with Gil Aspinwall and Alex Patton, said the key is “lots of love.” That and smoked chuck roast along with ground beef and three kinds of beans, he added.

Walsh, representing the Ormond Beach Police Department, was competing in the challenge for the first time. He was accompanied by his wife Jessica and 6-year-old son Christian.

A retired Connecticut state trooper, Walsh said the OBPD is his “retirement job.” Walsh got to take home the Judges’ Choice traveling trophy and a $100 prize.

The Flagler Woman’s Club created the event as a way to recognize and support local first responders. The Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge was canceled in 2021 and 2022 because of COVID but returned last year.

In addition to the chili and a chance to meet local first responders, the event included music, raffles and a bake sale.

Tasters purchased a wristband and an all-important plastic spoon for $10 for the right to taste the chillies at 12 booths manned by first responders or retired first responders. The chilies were served in small plastic cups with no spoons provided on the tables.

In a blind taste test, the five judges chose Walsh’s chili as their winner.

The judges included SunBros Cafe owners Travis and Leigh Anne Sundell; Chris Marlow, owner of the Golden Lion and Next Door Beach Bistro; Mark Woods, owner of Fun Coast Bartending; and Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord.

The judges’ runner-up was the Bunnell Police Department’s entry, which also finished third in the fan voting. Bunnell Police Chief David

Guns & Hoses Chili Challenge judges (from left) Travis Sundell of SunBros Cafe; Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord; Leigh Anne Sundell of SunBros Cafe; Mark Woods of Fun Coast Bartending; and Chris Marlow, owner of The Golden Lion Cafe and Next Door Beach Bistro.

Brannon and Detective Sgt. Shane Groth said their chili was a secret recipe.

Linda McCann, a retired domestic violence responder and EMT in Burlington County, New Jersey, won the Judges’ Choice award in 2020 and 2023 and put her recipe out in the sunshine. The framed copy of her recipe featuring ground beef and mild Italian sausage sat right next to the Judges’ traveling trophy.

Flagler County Fire Rescue was the judges’ third-place choice.

The FDNY Orlando Central Florida Retirees had the second most votes among the fans. FDNY retirees Tom Coleman and Fred Gleissner of Palm Coast said there are about 100 members of their group in Flagler, Volusia and St. Johns counties. They won the Fan Favorite trophy in 2020 and showed off other awards they have won in other chili contests.

“We start off with sweet red peppers,” Coleman said of their recipe.

“Then the heat comes on from the jalapeño peppers.”

Other booths included the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit; the Flagler Beach Police and Fire

Chuck Kovalcik, Donna Fantana, and Flagler Beach Commissioner Jane Mealy. Fontana and Mealy are members of the Flagler Woman’s Club.

“I liked the texture and the kick. It was delicious.”

DONNA FANTANA on the Fan Favorite from Flagler County Fire Rescue

Department; and Surf 97.3 radio DJs “Hod Rod” Eddie Caisse, a retired firefighter from Connecticut, and Ramblin’ Russ Hatfield, a retired policeman with the New York Police Department.

Flagler Beach Fire Department’s Bobby Pace, Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney and Amy Lukasik.

They served up two chilies. The recipe for the chicken white chili came from City Clerk Penny Overstreet.

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ORMOND BEACH

A house in Toscana tops sales list in Flagler County

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house in Toscana was the top real estate transaction for Dec. 7-13 in Palm Coast and Flagler County. Applied Building Development of Orlando – P.C. Inc., of Davenport, sold 66 New Leatherwood Drive to Sarita Montes Santiago, of Palm Coast, for $970,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 4/3.5, has a pool, a pool house and 2,712 square feet.

ALEXIS MILLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Condos Kenneth Charron, of Jacksonville, sold 3500 South Ocean Shore Blvd., Unit 214, to Joshua Scott Dionne and Robin Angelina Dionne, of Mount Dora, for $372,000.

Built in 1976, the condo is a 2/2.5 and has 1,201 square feet. It sold in 2008 for $230,000.

Nancy Stewart, as trustee, sold 28 North Ocean Palm Villas to Daniel and Marilyn Lheureux, of Flagler Beach, for $280,000. Built in 2011, the condo is a 2/2 and has 1,184 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $274,900.

PALM COAST Grand Haven Anita Lee Venti, of Pompton Plains, New Jersey, sold 12 Owls Roost Lane West to Karen Clark, as trustee, for $475,000. Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has a hot tub and 1,772 square feet. It sold in 2010 for $231,000.

Linda Ann Vestal II, as trustee, sold 9 North Park Circle to Paula and Richard Iuliucci, of Palm Coast, for $600,000.

Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2.5 and has a pool, a hot tub and 2,829 square feet. It sold in 2004 for $500,200.

Indian Trails William and Heather Wiemann, of Ormond beach, sold 43 Bennett Lane to Bradley Ulysses Devault and Laura Christine Devault, of Palm Coast, for $295,900.

Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 1,524 square feet. It sold in 2018 for $156,000.

Lehigh Woods Alexandr and Galina Donets, of Fanwood, New Jersey, sold 28 Rivera Lane to Lori Leslie, of Palm Coast, for $293,000.

Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,650 square feet.

It sold in 2019 for $174,000.

Palm Coast Plantation Robert Vincent Allen and Kellianne Ina Beltran, as trustees, sold 156 South Riverwalk Drive to Kathleen Pretty, as trustee, for

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$770,000. Built in 2007, the house is a 4/3.5 and has a fireplace and 3,669 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $685,400.

Palm Harbor Brite Life Ventures, LLC, of Orlando, sold 5 Fieldstone Lane to Steven and Ann Schneider, of Palm Coast, for $427,000. Built in 2023, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,983 square feet.

INB Fund 1 LLC, of Orlando, sold 13 Fielding Lane to Marlo and Delminda Arsenio, of Palm Coast, for $329,000.

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

Mario and Delminda Arsenio, of Palm Coast, sold 97 Forest Hill Drive to Erica Seret Gonzalez, of Palm Coast, for $395,000. Built in 2019, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,639 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $300,000.

Sawmill Branch D.R. Horton, Inc., of St. Johns, sold 49 Lumber Jack Trail to Kristin Gebbie, of Palm Coast, for $422,000.

Built in 2023, the house is a 4/3 and has 2,363 square feet.

Sea Colony George and Irene Hemsworth, of Palm Coast, sold 9 Bristol Drive to Aaron and Alison Peck, of Lexington, Kentucky, for $575,000. Built in 1987, the house is a 4/2.5 and has 1,842 square feet. It sold in 2003 for $295,000.

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

House in Ormond-by-theSea sells for $1.89 million

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house in Seabridge was the top real estate transaction for Dec. 17-23 in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea. James Olsen, of Winter Springs, sold 7 Sea Drift Terrace to Timothy and Sheryll Lepine, of Dracut, Massachusetts, for $1,899,900. Built in 1983, the house is a 4/4.5 and has a pool, a fireplace and 3,771 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $1,504,500.

ALEXIS MILLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

ORMOND BEACH Breakaway Trails Harold and Sheila Conger, of Gardner, Illinois, sold 47 Coquina Ridge Way to Wayde and Denise Sumerix, of Ormond beach, for $493,500.

Built in 1997, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,144 square feet.

It sold in 2022 for $373,600.

Halifax Plantation Jeffery and Lori Barbieri, as trustees, sold 1329 Wicklow Lane to John Morgan and Delana Lynn Sanders, of Ormond Beach, for $425,000.

Built in 1996, the house is a 4/2.5 and has a fireplace and 2,484 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $425,000.

Ormond Lakes Pamela LaRocca, as trustee, sold 24 Lakecliff Drive to Paul Kraft, of Palm Coast, for $450,000. Built in 2004, the house is a 3/2 and has 2,156 square feet. It sold in 2014 for $100,000.

Ormond Terrace Dakota Barker, Tristina Hill, Franklin Barker and Sandy Barker, of De Leon Springs, sold 149 Hernandez Ave. to Brian Zachary Casto and Renee Dawn Casto, of Ormond Beach, for $320,000. Built in 1979, the house is a 2/2 and has a fireplace and 1,162 square feet. It sold in 2023 for $160,000.

Plantation Pines Mark and Heather Van Horn, of Ormond Beach, sold 215 Conifer Lane to Matthew Bailey and Nicole Harvey, of Ormond Beach, for $439,900. Built in 1985, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace and 1,800 square feet.

It sold in 2012 for $100,000.

Riverview Diana Fritz and Bromley Paul Westberry, of Ormond Beach, sold 420 South Beach Street to David Martineaux and Joe Martinez, of Winter Garden, for $625,000. Built in 1950, the house is a 5/4 and has a pool, a dock and 2,679 square feet. It sold in 2015 for $545,000.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

DEC. 17 - DEC. 23 Tomoka Estates Cynthia Patterson, of Ormond Beach, sold 988 Shockney Drive to Lawrence and Janice Lewis, as trustees, for $469,900. Built in 1973, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool, a dock and 1,547 square feet. It sold in 2007 for $350,000.

The Trails Michael Pranikoff, as trustee, sold 49 River Ridge Trail to Robert Hendrix, of Ormond beach, for $447,000. Built in 1977, the house is a 5/3.5 and has a fireplace, a pool, a hot tub and 2,902 square feet. It sold in 1980 for $109,500.

ORMOND BY THE SEA Not in a subdivision Alan Alpert, Dawn Alpert and Richard Moore, of Daytona Beach, sold 3 Sea Shore Drive to Patricia Russell, of Anderson, Indiana, for $720,500. Built in 1957, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,143 square feet. It sold in 2006 for $560,000.

Seabridge South Thomas and Lorraine Hunnefeld, of Inman, South Carolina, sold 47 Sea Gull Drive to James and Patricia Marco, as trustees, for $635,000.

Built in 1984, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool, a fireplace and 1,571 square feet. It sold in 2020 for $405,000.

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

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YOUR NEIGHBORS

Opportunity rocks ‘There’s so many options out there’: FPC hosts second annual Career Expo SIERRA WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

Anthony Robinson, a dean at Flagler Palm Coast High School, said he wants to ensure the students know what their options are upon graduating.

“They don’t know what they don’t know,” Robinson said. “There are so many options out there.”

That’s why the FPC’s second

FTC adult education supervisor Travis Thomas had one of several tables at the Matanzas High School Career Expo.

Heather Hall Alcala, a FPC senior, in the pilot seat of East Flagler Mosquito Control’s helicopter. Photos by Sierra Williams

Adriel Gist, with Universal Technical Institute admissions marketing, brought a car worked on by UTI students and a welding simulator to the Career Expo.

YOUR TOWN MATANZAS’ OCHRIETOR, FPC’S MANJARRES NAMED STATE SCHOLAR AND ALTERNATE Violet Ochrietor of Matanzas High School has been selected as Flagler Schools’ Sunshine State Scholar for 2024, while Flagler Palm Coast’s Angelina Manjarres has been selected as the district’s Sunshine State Scholar alternate.

Every year the district selects two high school juniors who excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and plan to pursue a STEM career. The Sunshine State Scholar event will be May 2-3 in Orlando.

Ochrietor is completing her AICE diploma this year. She has a 5.13 weighted GPA while being dual-enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Manjarres is a student in the IB program and the Allied Health medical program and is certifying to be an EKG technician. She has a 4.0 GPA and a 5.1 weighted GPA.

Flagler Schools honored Sunshine State Scholar Violet Ochrietor (right) and alternate Angelina Manjarres (left). Courtesy photo/Flagler Schools

FCSO’s Communications Specialist First Class Megan Burton, with Sheriff Rick Staly, at the Florida Sheriffs Association. Photo courtesy of the FCSO

FCSO DISPATCHER MEGAN BURTON IS STATE DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR Flagler County Sheriff’s Office’s Megan Burton has been selected as the Florida Sheriffs Association’s 2024 Dispatcher of the Year.

The FSA award is presented to the telecommunicator who has demonstrated exceptional service in the line of duty, according to a post on FCSO’s Facebook page. Burton, a communications specialist first class, has worked at the FCSO since 2015 and earned her rank through her professionalism and dedication to service at the FCSO. Burton received her award at the FSA Winter Conference on Jan. 29.

In a video put together by the FSA, Burton said she was never interested in being a part of law enforcement.

“I just remember being terrified for the first, I don’t know, three years,” Burton said. “But it’s also one of the coolest things I’ve ever done.

I can’t picture myself every doing anything other than this.”

In July 2023, Burton took a call where a woman’s husband had collapsed while doing yard work.

Burton walked the woman through

annual Career Expo — hosted on Jan. 24 — was so important. Representatives from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the East Flagler Mosquito Control, Florida Power & Light, the U.S. Navy and Army and several local trade schools and technical institutes attended the expo and shared details about their career fields.

The expo focused mainly on trades or similar job opportunities instead of colleges, Robinson said, because not every student wants to go to college after high school.

He still encourages it, for those who want a college degree. But it is equally important for students to know there are more paths to success, he said.

This year the school wanted the event to be more tactile, too, Robinson said, so several companies brought their work trucks to the event. The FCSO showed off its airboat, motorcycles and SWAT van.

The East Flagler Mosquito Control not only had activities for the students, but brought its helicopter

performing CPR on the man, actions that successfully saved the man’s wife, the post said.

“I’m glad that he made it and that they still have each other,” Burton said in the video.

“Her calm demeanor has helped countless callers during times of distress, her attention to detail has helped keep our deputies safe and her dedication to helping others has allowed new dispatchers to develop their careers,” Sheriff Rick Staly said.

“Flagler County is lucky to have her.”

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Eddie Bryant hosted a Navy recruitment table at the FPC Career Expo, where his siblings - Darrin and E’Shayla - are students.

out, too. The Universal Technical Institute brought a car, which had been worked on by its students, and a welding simulator.

Keith and Jacob Purvis — father and son — are both FPL lineman who attended the expo. Jacob Purvis said he knew college wasn’t for him and he began working with FPL after seeing his father work in the field.

“All you need for this one is a high school diploma, to be a lineman,” Jacob Purvis said. From there, he said, that person joins an apprenticeship program where they work and get paid while learning the trade.

Being a lineman is a trade, Keith Purvis said, just like welding and

CHEER TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Flagler County residents Ava Ryan, Aly Ryan and Aubrey Gartner helped raise money Jan. 27, at Publix in Palm Coast, for Next Level All-Stars, a competitive cheer group out of Ormond Beach. To help, search for $NLABoosterClub on Cash App.

Judy Pipkin, of Francis Lane in Palm Coast.

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Kyle Holmgren

Led by pastor Kyle Holmgren, Tomoka Christian Church is beginning a new campus, housed at Bunnell Elementary School. The church’s first service in Bunnell will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 4.

Community Groups will also be organized. To join, contact Holmgren at 812-589-4342.

JUDY PIPKIN’S GARDEN SELECTED AS FEBRUARY 2024 GARDEN OF THE MONTH Judy Pipkin of Francis Lane has been recognized as the February 2024 Selection of the Month by The Garden Club at Palm Coast.

Originally from northern California, Pipkin, a real estate broker and property manager, moved to Palm Coast in November 2021. She enjoys

being a mechanic.

FPC senior Honesty Ray, 18, said she’s already decided to go into the military after graduation, but she enjoyed the expo.

“A lot of kids our age really don’t know what they’re going to do,” Ray said. “So just having all these people tell you, ‘Hey, you know, college isn’t the only option’ ... I think that’s a really good thing.”

Robinson said he hoped the Career Expo was a “knowledge expedition” for FPC students.

“It’s all about giving the kids opportunities,” he said. “We’re just trying to show them as much as possible.”

gardening, she pulls her own weeds and does not use any pesticides.

Due to our very chilly weather lately, finding a curb appeal yard was a challenge. Her center island draws your immediate attention to her Meyers lemon tree full of lemons waiting to be harvested.

The color continues with lantanas, pink azaleas, firecracker, Mammy crotons, bird of paradise, Hawaiian Ti, bush daisies, Mexican petunias, and junipers.

The front walkway welcomes you to several foxtail ferns, Mammy

crotons, pink azaleas, lantanas, variegated pittosporum, and a large firecracker. Along the front of the house are purple Princess flowers and a candlestick plant.

The Garden Club meets monthly on the second Monday of the month at 1 p.m. at Club 51 Social Club at 51 Old Kings Road, from September through May. The plant sale is open to the public 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 3

LOCAL EVENTS

GRANADA GRAND FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: New Britain Avenue, from Beach Street to Ridgewood Avenue Details: Ormond Beach MainStreet and the Ormond Beach Arts District’s 10th annual free arts festival is back, featuring live music, hands-on activities and of course, lots of art. There will also be an artisan market.

FRIDAY, FEB. 2

YOGA OUTDOORS When: 10 a.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave., Ormond Beach Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free outdoor beginner level yoga class by Kim Latford. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081.

FREE FAMILY ART NIGHT When: 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Families are invited to attend and create an art project with instructor Linda King. This month’s project is a “Heart Suncatcher Mobile.” All supplies are provided. All ages welcome.

MOVIES ON THE HALIFAX When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of “Sing 2,” rated PG. Movies are weather-sensitive.

Call 386-676-3216 for rainout information.

‘I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 Where: Gillespy Theater at the News Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach Details: Halifax Repertory Theatre is presenting this musical comedy presented in the form of vignettes, connected by the central theme of love and relationships. Tickets cost $30 for adults; $25 for youths. Visit halifaxrep.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 3

TUNNEL TO TOWERS 2024 When: 8-10:30 a.m.

Where: Central Park at Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast Details: The city of Palm Coast is hosting the third annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk. The previous two events raised nearly $30,000, with all proceeds going to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Visit https:// runsignup.com/Race/FL/PalmCoast/TunneltoTowers5KRunWalkPalmCoastFL. ‘THE IMPACT OF MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ON THE DAYTONA BEACH AREA’ When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Daytona State Professor Leonard Lempel will speak on Mary McLeod Bethune’s history, including how she and her school influenced and continue to influence the local area. This is a free program sponsored by the Florida Humanities Speakers Bureau and hosted by the Ormond Beach Historical Society.

ART WALK When: 3-7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach MainStreet Arts District, 128 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Join Ocean Art Gallery, Frame of Mind, Art Spotlight, The

Savannah Zanosky’s “Star Wars Imagination” chalk art image was voted the People’s Choice at the Granada Grand Festival of the Arts last year. File photo by Michele Meyers

Studio by Artist Angel Lowden, the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and more on the first Saturday of each month for art openings and art events.

BLUE JEANS AND BLING When: 6-10 p.m.

Where: Flagler County Fairgrounds, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell Details: Attend this benefit dinner and auction supporting the 4-H and FFA Youth Awards and Scholarship Fund. Tickets cost $50 per person.

Attire is jeans and your best bling.

Visit flaglercountyfair.com.

INVINCIBLE: A GLORIOUS TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON When: 7 p.m.

Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast Details: See this tribute show dedicated to Michael Jackson. The production aims to recreate his performances’ energy, talent and magic while playing homage to his career.

Tickets cost $64. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

SUNDAY, FEB. 4

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST When: 8 a.m. to noon Where: Social Hall at St. Brendan Catholic Church, 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: The Father Eamonn Gill Council 13018 Knights of Columbus will serve a pancake breakfast. The meal includes all the pancakes you can eat, scrambled eggs, a sausage link, orange juice and endless coffee.

The breakfast costs $6 and children under 12 eat free. All are welcome.

‘FIBER ART — NATURAL EXPRESSIONS’ OPENING RECEPTION When: 1-3:30 p.m.

Where: Expressions Art Gallery, 2298 Colbert Lane, Palm Coast Details: Expressions Art Gallery is celebrating the opening of “Fiber Art — Natural Expressions,” a collection of sculpture and wall art by Liz Canali, Amy Hemphill Dove and Jenna Weston. The reception will feature music from the Al Canali Project. The exhibition will be on display through March 16.

MONDAY, FEB. 5

PALM COAST ASTRONOMY CLUB When: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway Northwest, Palm Coast Details: Join the Palm Coast Astronomy Club for its next meeting, themed “The Sun and the 2024 Total Eclipse.” Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend.

THURSDAY, FEB. 8

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

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

Ave., Ormond Beach Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free outdoor beginner level yoga class by Kim Latford. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081.

YOGA OUTDOORS When: 9:30 a.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave., Ormond Beach Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free outdoor beginner level yoga class by Victoria Bennett. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081.

VALENTINE’S SWEETHEART DANCE When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast Details: Attend this family-friendly event, open to all ages, and eat, play games and dance. Registration costs $15 per person; children 3 and under are free.

ART OF HEALING WORKSHOP When: 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: Join OMAM for this program to create art projects that focus on self-expression, growth, and relaxation, often with a meditative component. Open to anyone 16 and older in need of reflective time, including caregivers, survivors, and those who have lost a loved one. Free admission. Registration is required.

Visit ormondartmuseum.org.

SATURDAY, FEB. 10

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

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Public Library auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach Details: Terry Hall will present the program, titled “Transcribing Historical Handwriting: An 1846 Travelogue.” Hall is the president of Roots & Branches Genealogical Society and volunteers in the Genealogy Room of the DeLand Library.

ITALIAN FESTIVAL When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 and Friday Feb. 9; and 12-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 Where: 1014 N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach Details: Attend this festival featuring authentic Italian food, games, live music, free kids activities and arts and crafts. Call 386-255-0433.

OBMS PANTHER PROWL 5K When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Middle School, 151 Domicilio Ave., Ormond Beach Details: Join OBMS for a 5K. Checkin begins at 7:15 a.m. Race costs $20 for students and staff; $20 for local cross country and track teams; and $30 on the day of the race. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/ OrmondBeach/OBMSHoliday5K. MAYOR’S HEALTH AND FITNESS CHALLENGE KICK-OFF AND WEIGH-IN When: 9 a.m. to noon Where: South Ormond Neighborhood Center, 176 Division Ave., Ormond Beach Details: The 2024 Mayor’s Health and Fitness Challenge will begin with a kick-off and weigh-in. The eightweek program is a citywide initiative designed for individuals of all fitness levels. Registration costs $35 per individual or $70 for families with up to three children, 18 and under. Visit ormondbeach.org/MHFC.

FRIDAY, FEB. 9

VALENTINE’S COOKIE DECORATING CLASS When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Becca’s Sweet Tooth, 2710 E. Moody Blvd., Unit B, Bunnell Details: Learn the basics of working with royal icing. The class will provide everything needed to complete six decorated cookies. Class costs $45 and is recommended for ages 15 and older. Deadline to register is Feb. 7. Call 386-309-9957.

YOGA OUTDOORS When: 10 a.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN GENERAL MEETING When: 11 a.m.

Where: Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast Details: The American Association of University Women will host Lenny Foster, owner of Gallery 141 in St. Augustine, as its speaker for Black History Month. Lunch is available for $20. The meeting costs $5 for those not eating lunch. Reservations are required. Visit https://flaglercountyfl.aauw.net/.

ST. THOMAS RUMMAGE SALE When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 Where: St Thomas Episcopal Church, 5400 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast Details: This rummage sale features clothing, linens, books, kitchen items and more, as well as baked goods for sale. No shopping bags allowed. Call 386-446-2300.

SUNDAY, FEB. 11

‘ROMANCING THE STRINGS’ CONCERT When: 3:30 p.m.

Where: Lighthouse Christ Presbyterian Church, 1035 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach Details: The Daytona Solisti Chamber Players is presenting Beethoven’s violin concerto with Ukrainian violinist and Daytona Solisti concertmaster Olga Kolpakova. A $15 donation is requested at the door. For more information, visit daytonasolisti.com or call 386-5625423.

ONGOING

ART LEAGUE OF DAYTONA BEACH’S ANNUAL MEMBERS’ AWARDS EXHIBIT When: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, through Feb. 16 Where: Art League of Daytona Beach,433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach Details: See this exhibit featuring art of all mediums by the members of the Art League of Daytona Beach.

The exhibit will run through Feb. 16.

Visit artleague.org.

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

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.

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SPORTS

Bulldog champs FPC’s Toryion Stallings and Ethan Laupepa won titles at the Flagler Rotary.

Carson Baert gets some instruction from coach David Bossardet in the 144-pound third-place match.

“It was a tough tournament.

We didn’t finish as a team where we wanted to, but I like the direction we’re headed.”

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CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES

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Flagler Palm Coast wrestler Ethan Laupepa had just two losses this season entering last weekend’s 38th annual Flagler Rotary Tournament.

One of them was to the wrestler he would meet in the final.

“I knew I was going to see him,” said Laupepa, who changed strategies and defeated Bartram Trail’s Jacob George to win the 215-pound championship on Saturday, Jan. 27, at FPC. Toryion Stallings also won his championship and four other FPC wrestlers placed in the top six as the Bulldogs finished second behind Winter Springs for the team title among 30 teams in the field.

“I think our guys wrestled hard (in the two-day tournament),” FPC coach David Bossardet said. “That’s one thing I asked them to do, and I feel from top to bottom they did that.

It was a tough tournament. We didn’t finish as a team where we wanted to, but I like the direction we’re headed.”

The Bulldogs also honored their four seniors — Laupepa, Stallings, Kelton Howard and Brandon Calidonio — before the final session.

Howard placed second in the 165-pound class. Freshman Trey Twilley placed third in the 126-pound class. Junior Carson Baert placed fourth in the 144-pound class. And Calidonio placed sixth in the 175-pound class.

George had pinned Laupepa in a regional dual match earlier in January. In that match, Laupepa took George down, but the Bartram Trail wrestler reversed Laupepa and got the pin.

This time, Laupepa continued to have success on his feet but cut away after takedowns and won a 9-4 decision.

“It feels pretty good to win this tournament,” said Laupepa who placed third last year. “This was my last year here, and this was my last time wrestling in this gym.”

Stallings won the 132-pound championship with a 7-2 decision over Liberty County’s Jay Brown. Stallings improved to 34-2 on the season. Wrestling for Matanzas last year, Stallings finished second at the 2023 Flagler Rotary, falling to eventual state c h a m p Ethan Vugman of Bartram Trail.

“I felt good. My re-attacks were there,” Stallings said of his titlewinning match. “This was the tournament I wanted to win, because I lost it last year. Winning in front of people I know is a great feeling.”

Howard (30-2) lost just his second match of the season in a 9-5 decision to undefeated Malachi Mista (31-0) of Sandalwood in the 165-pound final. The FPC senior had pinned four straight opponents entering the title match.

Twilley defeated Liberty County’s Keaton Ellis 10-3 in the 126-pound third-place match to improve to 31-6 on the season.

“Trey is going to be a good one,” Bossardet said.

“He’s pretty tough as a freshman. I like what we got in him, and I think he’s only going to get better and better.”

Toryion Stallings won the 132-pound championship at the Flagler Rotary.

Ethan Laupepa celebrates as the referee raises his arm at the end of the 215-pound title match. Photos by Brent Woronoff

106: Hunter Jessee (Hagerty) md. Connor Barnes (Oakleaf), 9-0.

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120: Clayton Hicks (Brunswick) d. Jordan Mukaddam (Fleming Island), 5-4.

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175: Elijah Penton (Winter Springs) d. Christopher Chop (Fleming Island), 14-7.

190: Anthony Love (Brunswick) d. Sawyer VanRider (New Smyrna Beach), 5-2.

215: Ethaniel Laupepa (Flagler Palm Coast) d.

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285: MJ Smokes (DeLand) d. Cole Anderson (Creekside), 7-5, sudden victory.

Trey Twilley gets an advantage against Keaton Ellis in the 126-pound third-place match.

Brandon Calidonio (left) placed sixth at the Flagler Rotary.

Baert (29-6) fell to Fletcher’s Elias Twigg, 7-4, in the 144-pound thirdplace match. Twigg (30-1) lost his first match of the season in the semifinals to eventual champ Giovanni Duany of Lake Brantley.

Calidonio (28-8) lost a 5-0 decision to Lake Brantley’s Jake Jessee in the 175-pound fifth-place match.

Winter Springs led FPC by six points entering the final session and wound up winning 181.5 to 158.

Hagerty was third with 156 points, while Harmony High was fourth with 155.5 points and Fleming Island was fifth with 141.5 points.

“I think if you place here, you could definitely qualify for the state tournament, and if you make the championship here I like (your) chances to place in the state tournament (on March 2),” Bossardet said. “But we’ve got a lot of work to do between now and then.”

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FPC, Matanzas, Seabreeze and Mainland girls weightlifters move on to regionals The Bulldogs qualified 11 lifters, while the Pirates qualified 10 and the Sandcrabs qualified five.

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Matanzas’ Rilee Whitmore and Seabreeze’s Sofia James had to settle for the second- and third-place podium steps at the District 6-2A girls weightlifting championships on Jan. 25 at Matanzas High. They could end the state championships in the same spots.

Whitmore and James were competing against New Smyrna Beach’s Mopeola Tofade, who won the district’s 169-pound traditional title with a total of 375 pounds in the clean and jerk and bench press. Whitmore was second with 350 pounds and James was third with 340. Tofade and Whitmore have the top totals in

Class 2A while James is fourth heading into this week’s regional championships.

Whitmore, who broke four Matanzas school records at the district meet, also finished second to Tofade in Olympic competition (snatch and clean and jerk) with a 310-pound total to Tofade’s 315. James was third with 305 pounds. Those are also among the top totals in the state.

Matanzas swept the district team titles and will be sending 10 lifters to the regional. The Pirates won the traditional championship for the third year in a row, defeating New Smyrna Beach 67-58 with Seabreeze finishing third with 27 points. Matanzas also won the title in Olympic competition, defeating second-place New Smyrna 75-59.

Ryann Parkinson (101-pound class), Madison Glisson (119) and Sarah Sanchez (154) won two titles each for Matanzas. Whitmore, Eva Ossler (183), Alicia Naticchione (199) and Samantha Simon (unlimited)

Matanzas sophomore Eva Ossler qualified for regional in both competitions in the 183-pound class. Photos by Brent Woronoff

Mainland’s Nadia Hamilton missed regional qualifying by one spot in the 183-pound class in the traditional competition.

Matanzas’ Madison Glisson won two district titles at 119 pounds to qualify in both competitions at the regional meet.

also advanced to regional in both competitions, while Aryanna DiFatta (110) and Sammy Cabrera (154)

advanced in traditional competition and Zaliyah King (154) advanced in Olympic.

Seabreeze’s Ava Warren completes the clean and gets set to finish with the jerk — locking out the barbell over her head.

Five Seabreeze lifters qualified for regional: Camila Arellano (129) and James in both competitions and Rylie Deiter (110), Charlotte Low (154) and Olivia Consolatore (183) in traditional.

Mainland’s Nila Cepeda (unlimited) qualified in traditional competition.

Flagler Palm Coast will send 11 weightlifters to the Region 1-3A championships, which it will host on Feb. 1. The Bulldogs were runnersup to Spruce Creek in both competitions at the District 4-3A meet Jan. 25 at FPC. FPC’s Madeline Brinker (101), Nya Williams (110) and Chloe Long (183) won district titles in both competitions, while Sherlande Paul (154) placed second in traditional with a 305 total and won the Olympic title.

Paul went 9 for 9 on her lifts.

The Bulldogs will have eight lifters competing in both competitions at regional: Brinker, Williams, Long, Paul, Angelis Rosa (101), Tessa Cauley-Bennett (110), Lillian Aimes (129), Nereyda Campos (129) and Zoey Gotera (unlimited), who finished second in both competitions.

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Matanzas boys, Seabreeze girls win district soccer championships Diego Bernardi scored two goals to help the Pirates win their third district title in four years.

BRENT WORONOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Matanzas boys soccer coach Beto Aguilar said the Pirates are a work in

progress. After winning the District 5-5A championship on Tuesday, Jan. 30, they will have at least one more game to refine their play.

The Pirates (11-4-2) defeated Seabreeze 5-1 in the district championship game at the Ormond Beach Sports Complex to advance to the regional playoffs. Senior midfielder Diego Bernardi scored two goals for Matanzas.

“We’re trying to be a team that

a tough schedule. We didn’t do what we wanted to do, but the experience will be invaluable for the young kids.”

The Pirates won their third district championship in four years. They fell to Seabreeze in last year’s district final in a game that was decided by penalty kicks.

“It’s a great feeling just as it felt the first time we won the district,” Bernardi said. “It was not as easy as we thought. They were obviously ready to play.”

Bernardi scored four minutes into the game off an assist by Sergio Posada.

“Sergio left the ball for me on the right side and I was able to strike it into the top left corner,” Bernardi said.

Landon Grover scored on a penalty kick in the 25th minute to give Landon Grover (4) scores on a penalty kick for the Pirates. Photos by Brent Woronoff

Drew McNerney scores on a penalty kick for the Sandcrabs.

SIDELINES FPC boys soccer ends season at 16-5 FPC’s boys soccer team defeated DeLand in a shootout in the District 2-7A semifinals on Jan. 25 at Daytona State College in Daytona Beach. After the teams remained tied at 1-1 through overtime, the Bulldogs won on penalty kicks, 5-4.

Their season ended on Jan. 29 with a 7-0 loss to Lake Mary.

The Bulldogs (16-5) finished with their best record in nine years.

They went 7-0 at home, collected 11 shutouts and had a 10-game unbeaten run.

Sandcrabs win inschool match Seabreeze’s boys wrestling team defeated Mainland 42-32 in an inschool dual meet on Jan. 18 at the

can keep possession, buy into training and buy into each other,” Aguilar said. “The more they buy into each other, the more you’ll see them sharing the ball and keeping it moving.”

The Sandcrabs ended their season with a 3-9 record after defeating Mainland 3-2 to advance to the district final.

“They’re a good team,” Seabreeze coach Rob Bowling said of Matanzas. We’re a young team, and we had

Sandcrabs’ gym.

The Sandcrabs jumped out to a 36-0 lead and clinched their first dual win of the season with a pin by Antonio Serrano at 150. Brogan Kelly (190), Luke Cloer (285), Evan Bobak (113) and William Sites (126) also recorded pins for Seabreeze.

Jeremiah Garcia (132), Aiden West (138), Isaac Simien (144), Jamison Pinyan (157) and Caleb Shealy won matches for Mainland. Simien, Pinyan, and Shealy won with pins, while West ended his match with a technical fall.

Seabreeze girls win The Seabreeze girls won their second consecutive District 5-5A championship and third in four years with an 8-0 mercy-rule victory over Matanzas in the first game of the district championship doubleheader Jan. 30 at the Ormond Sports Complex.

The Sandcrabs (10-6-1), were ranked third in the region entering the district tournament and will likely host the first round of regionals. The Pirates (11-4-1) are

The Seabreeze girls soccer team celebrates its District 5-5A championship. Courtesy photo

Pirates win three girls wrestling titles

Fries placed third at 144 and Doug Crutchley was fourth at 285.

The Matanzas girls wrestling team took home three individual titles at the Moskowitz tournament last weekend in Lakeland. Mariah Mills won at 110, R’Cardenay Michel won at 115 and Tiana Fries won at 135.

Jazlynn Golder (105), Kendall Bibla (145) and Ani Brown (235) were runners-up. Autumn Jarvis (120), Saiomy Cabrera (130) and Brooklyn Watt (170) all won their third-place matches. On the boys’ side, Michael

on the bubble for a wild-card bid.

They were ranked eighth in the region entering the district tourney.

Bucs boys, girls win Five Star hoop titles

The Mainland boys and girls basketball teams won Five Star Conference tournament titles with the boys defeating New Smyrna Beach 61-42 in the title game and the girls defeating Spruce Creek 6745 for the championship on Jan. 26.

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Queenester Abston Jones

Jerry Michael Hoomany

May 16, 1940 - January 19, 2024

September 20, 1951 - January 14, 2024

Queenester Abston Jones transitioned peacefully on January 19, 2024, surrounded by love, laughter, and family.

Her final words were a punchline to a joke that filled the room with laughter.

Queenester was born on May 16, 1940, to Bennett Abston Sr. and Jesse Mae Abston in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

At the age of 8 she moved north to Detroit Michigan; she was a self-described bookworm spending countless hours in the neighborhood bookstores and libraries.

She graduated from the nationally ranked Cass Technical High School.

After High School, she began working at the Michigan Employment Commission, then the U.S. Post Office where she met her husband, Sylvester who preceded her in death and later worked at the I.R.S. while attending Wayne County Community College, earning an Associate of Arts Degree.

She the earned a Bachelor’s in Philosophy and a Master of Art in Teaching (Suma Cum Laude) from Wayne State University. She started her teaching

Jerry Michael Hoomany, age 72 of Flagler Beach, FL, passed away on January 14, 2024. He was born September 20, 1951 in Cherokee, IA, raised in Fulton, NY and in the mid 1970s relocated to Florida where he remained. Jerry is survived by his wife Julie, sister JoAnne Glinsky of Greensboro, NC, brother John Hoomany and wife Ann of Boca Raton, FL, and brother Joseph Hoomany of Greenville, SC. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ann Meylor Hoomany. Jerry will be so very deeply missed, forever remembered and dearly loved.

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Matanzas a 2-0 lead, a score that would remain until Bernardi scored his second goal with 14:09 left in the game. Seabreeze junior Drew McNerney scored on a penalty kick to make it 3-1 with under 10 minutes left.

The Pirates added two goals in the final minutes, with Julius Bullock scoring off a Bernardi assist with 3:07 left and Sebastian DeLeon scoring in the final minute against backup goalie Ethan Folkerts.

“When it was 3-0, we wanted to make sure we played all our seniors,” Bowling said. “We put in Jack Glazier. He hasn’t played since early December because of a hip injury, but he wanted to play the last few minutes of his senior year.”

The Sandcrabs will return all but one starter next season.

journey in Detroit at Henry Ford, Central, and finally her Alma Mater Cass Tech.

When Sylvester retired, they moved south to Palm Coast, Florida where she began teaching, first at the “Upstair School” in Bunnell, Florida and finally at Flagler Palm Coast High School where she retired in 2002.

“Queen,” as she was affectionately known and Sylvester were lifelong Presbyterians, first members of Calvary Presbyterian Church in Detroit, and Trinity Presbyterian Church in Palm Coast.

Queen was active in her church and community, which included the Senior Adult Ministry, (FHA) Future Home-Makers of America, The Afro-American Caribbean Heritage Society, The Michigan Club, and the East Central Florida Club. Her legacy lives on in the family, friends, students, and neighbors that she loved so much.

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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 Languagelessons&translationsbyMariel located at 34 Felwood Lane, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 26th day of January, 2024.

Mariel A. Ferraro LLC February 1, 2024 24-00031F

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 F & N Vending located at 474 CR 302, in the City of Bunnell, Flagler County, FL 32110 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 26th day of January, 2024.

Frank Mannino February 1, 2024 24-00029F

Notice is hereby given that AZORES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION A owner/ co-owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “ACORES DISTRIBUTING COMPANY” located in Flagler County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

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 AstrologybyMariel located at 34 Felwood Lane, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 26th day of January, 2024.

Mariel A. Ferraro LLC February 1, 2024 24-00030F

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NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, FLORIDA STATUTES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Moazzam Imtiaz / SAIRA & MOZI INC will engage in business under the fictitious name SAIRA & MOZI INC D/B/A ABIHA’S COZY HOME, with a physical address 58 UNDERSHIRE PATH PALM COAST, FL 32164, with a mailing address 58 UNDERSHIRE PATH PALM COAST, FL 32164, and already registered the name mentioned above with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.

FIRST INSERTION Notice is hereby given that MALPHURS, LISA A owner/co-owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “THE ELEMENT MONTESSORI“ located in Flagler County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

February 1, 2024

24-00028F

FIRST INSERTION Notice is hereby given that SPHINX DENTAL INC, A owner/co-owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “SPHINX DENTAL & IMPLANT” located in Flagler County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

February 1, 2024

24-00026F

FIRST INSERTION $4,995.00 USD was seized for forfeiture by the Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office on January 3, 2024. The item was seized at or near Plainview Drive, Palm Coast, Flagler County FL. The Flagler County Sheriff is holding the property for purposes of a current forfeiture action 2024 CA 49 in the 7th Circuit Court.

February 1, 8, 2024

24-00024F

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATION The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting for the following: ITB 24-027B Custodial Services. The due date and time for submission of responses to this solicitation is 2:00 p.m. E.T., on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 at the address below. Responses received after the due date and time will not be considered.

Flagler County Purchasing 1769 East Moody Blvd.

Building #2, 3rd floor Bunnell, FL 32110 This solicitation is available for download at www.VendorLink.com, from the link on the Purchasing by contacting Purchasing directly at purchasing@flaglercounty.gov or by phone at 386.313.4008. Questions should be posted on VendorLink or submitted via email to the address in the solicitation.

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February 1, 2024

24-00027F

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE No. 2023 CP 000582 Estate of DANUTA HOFFMAN, Deceased The administration of the Estate of DANUTA HOFFMAN, deceased, whose date of death was JUNE 9TH, 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 #1, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN 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 February 1, 2024.

Personal Representative: BEATA T. STEVENS 20 BUTTONWORTH DR. PALM COAST, FLORIDA 32137 Attorney for the Personal Representative Eliza Hope, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0087952 747 S. Ridgewood Ave., Suite 101 Daytona Beach, Fl 32114 Tel. (813) 600-8695 Email: yourattorney@hotmail.com February 1, 8, 2024 24-00019G

February 1, 2024

24-00036F

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 Furniture Facelifts & More located at 5 Westlee Pl, 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 29th day of January, 2024.

Katherine Click February 1, 2024 24-00032F

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2023 CA 000936 GREENSPRING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF RMH 2023-1 TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST HORST SCHROEDER, ITT LEVITT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, UNKNOWN TENANT #1, UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendants.

To: All Unknown Heirs, Creditors, Devisees, Beneficiaries, Grantees, Assignees, Lienors, Trustees, and all other parties claiming an interest by, through, under, or against Horst Schroeder Last Known Address: 100 Belvedere Lane Palm Coast, Florida 32137 Current Address: 100 Belvedere Lane Palm Coast, Florida 32137 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been instituted to foreclose a Mortgage covering the following real and personal property described as follows, to wit: Lot 69, Block 3, PALM COAST, MAP OF BELLE TERRE, SECTION 11, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 6, Pages 59 through 67, inclusive, Public Records of Flagler County, Florida; as amended in instrument recorded in O.R.

Book 35, Page 528, Public Records of Flagler County, Florida.

Property Address: 100 Belvedere Lane, Palm Coast, FL 32137.

Each Defendant is required to serve written defenses to the Complaint or Petition on Gary M. Singer, Esq., Law Firm of Gary M. Singer. P.A., Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 12 S.E. 7th Street, Ste. 820, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, and to file the original of the defenses with the Clerk of this Court, on or before the 30th day following the first publication of this notice otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

You may also e-mail the written defenses to the Complaint to the following e-mail addresses: service@garysingerlaw.com and/or singer@garysingerlaw.com.

This Notice should be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Palm Coast Observer.

WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court at Flagler County, Florida, this day of 1/17/2024. /s/ Tom Bexley As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Amy Perez Deputy Clerk Respectfully Submitted, LAW FIRM OF GARY M. SINGER, P.A. 12 SE 7th Street, Suite 820 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Telephone: (954) 851-1448 Facsimile: (954) 252-2189 service@garysingerlaw.com singer@garysingerlaw.com By: /s/ Gary M. Singer Gary M. Singer, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 544906 February 1, 8, 2024 24-00021G

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CITY OF PALM COAST NOTICE OF PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2024-XX Entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM COAST, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE LANDINGS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 190, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This is an application requesting an ordinance to amend the boundaries of the Landings Community Development District. Landings is a 204.68 +/- acre residential community located on the south side of Citation Boulevard and east of Belle Terre Boulevard and is to be amended to add approximately 356.18 acres to the District. All lands are located as depicted in the Location Map provided below.

The City Council will hold one (1) public hearing on the proposed ordinance on February 6th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., or as may be continued, in the Council Chambers at the Community Wing of City Hall located at 160 Lake Avenue, Palm Coast, Florida.

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

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

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

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY Case No. 2023-CA-000653 Division: 49 MARCIA M. WILK and THEODORE F. WILK Plaintiffs, vs.

JAMES ALLEN, Deceased, et al, Defendant(s).

TO: WANDA ALLEN TISDALE, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following property in Flagler County, Florida: LOT 1 AND 10, BLOCK 2, LINCOLN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF DESCRIBED IN PLAT BOOK 2, AT PAGE(S) 18, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Vincent L. Sullivan, Esq., the Plaintiff ’s attorney, whose address is 145 City Place, Suite 301, Palm Coast, Florida 32137, on or before 30 days after the first publication 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 1/23/2024.

TOM BEXLEY Clerk of Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Amy Perez Deputy Clerk Vincent L. Sullivan, Esq. the Plaintiff ’s attorney 145 City Place, Suite 301 Palm Coast, Florida 32137 Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2024 24-00018G

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023-CC-00307 TOSCANA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v.

MARINA A OPIDA, et al., Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the undersigned Clerk of the Court will offer the following described property in Flagler County, Florida: Street Address: 55 New Water Oak Drive Palm Coast, FL 32137 Legal Description: Lot 17, Block 5 of HIDDEN LAKES PHASE II (WATER OAKS SUBDIVISION), according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 36, Pages 61 through 70, inclusive, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. for sale to the highest bidder for cash on February 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at www. flagler.realforeclose.com, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure in this action dated January 10, 2024.

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

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

DATED this 19th day of February, 2024.

COKER LAW /s/ Mary L. Guilfoil David D. Rottmann Florida Bar No. 56991 Mary L. Guilfoil Florida Bar No. 106955 136 East Bay Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (904) 356-6071 (888) 700-8504 facsimile E-mail: ddr@cokerlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff Toscana Community Association, Inc. Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00017G

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SECOND 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 Scientific Nutrition located at 85 Brewster Lane, in the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, FL 32137 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dated this 23rd day of January, 2024.

Jill Chrzanowski January 25, 2024 24-00022F

January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 2024

23-00333F

SECOND INSERTION A Silver Ford F150 bearing Florida Tag#Z375EW with VIN#1FTRX14W95NC04197 was seized for forfeiture by the Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office on October 25, 2023.

The item(s) were seized at or near Belle Terre Pkwy and White View Pkwy Palm Coast, Flagler County FL. The Flagler County Sheriff is holding the property for purposes of a current forfeiture action 2024 CA 31 in the 7th Circuit Court.

January 25, February 1, 2024 24-00020F

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 CA 000630 SELENE FINANCE LP, Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTOPHER J. POGGI A/K/A CHRISTOPHER POGGI AND ANGEL F. POGGI A/K/A ANGEL POGGI, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 05, 2024, and entered in 2023 CA 000630 of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Flagler County, Florida, wherein SELENE FINANCE LP is the Plaintiff and CHRISTOPHER J. POGGI A/K/A CHRISTOPHER POGGI; ANGEL F. POGGI A/K/A ANGEL POGGI; ROBERT CHANG; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANGEL F. POGGI A/K/A ANGEL POGGI; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CHRISTOPHER J. POGGI A/K/A CHRISTOPHER POGGI; CITY OF PALM COAST, FLORIDA 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 February 23, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 8, BLOCK 7, OF PALM COAST, MAP OF BELLE TERRE, SECTION 11, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 6 PAGE(S) 59-67, INCLUSIVE OF THE PUBLIC

RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY FLORIDA, AS AMENDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 35, PAGE 528, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 41 BECKER LN, PALM COAST, FL 32137 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim 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 24 day of January, 2024.

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 23-107174 - NaP February 1, 8, 2024 24-00020G

FIRST INSERTION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES RFP [2024-CS-01] Grand Haven Community Development District will receive bids for the following project: Renovations To The Café 2001 Waterside Parkway, Palm Coast, FL Architect’s Project Number (7161.030) Date & Time for Receiving Bids: MARCH 12, 2024, 12:00 PM EST Place for Receiving Bids: Bids will be opened publicly on March 12, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. EST at the District’s office located at 2 North Village Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32137 Format: Respondents shall submit seven (7) copies of the required proposals and one (1) electronic copy (CD or flash drive) no later than 12:00 p.m., on March 12, 2024, at the CDD Office, 2 North Village Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32137, in a sealed opaque envelope. Bids must be received ON OR BEFORE the day and time referenced above. Late submittals will be rejected.

Schedule: First Advertisement February 1, 2024 Second Advertisement February 8, 2024 Pre-Bid Conference* February 20,2024 --10:00 AM Deadline for questions February 27, 2024 –12:00 PM Final Addendum Issued March 5, 2024 Bids Received March 12, 2024 *Pre-bid conference will be held at the project site (address above) and IS mandatory.

Bid Guarantee: Bid Bond for 5% of bid total made payable to “Grand Haven Community Development District”. https://tinyurl.com/2p8zwax8 Documents available from: NOTE: Documents are being provided in electronic PDF format only via download through the above link. Bidders are authorized to have paper documents printed at their own expense. Printing costs will not be reimbursed.

Mick Richmond m.richmond@brameheck.com Direct Correspondence to:

and

Mike Russell m.russell@brameheck.com General Contractors may distribute plans and specifications to subcontractors at their discretion. Note that General contractors are responsible for distributing to their subcontractors any addenda or clarifications that are issued in response to questions submitted during the bid process. Printing costs for hard copies are the responsibility of the individual or entity requesting the printing.

The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid and to accept any bid which they consider to be in their best interest and to reject any and all bids.

February 1, 8, 2024

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SUBSEQUENT INSERTIONS THIRD INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE COUNTY COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR FLAGLER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023-CC-000694 ISLAND ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, Plaintiff, v.

TOY WHITAKER, et al.

Defendants.

TO: TOY WHITAKER UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TOY WHITAKER Last Known Address: 8802 Estate Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33412 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a Claim of Lien on property in Flagler County, Florida: Lot 56, Island Estates, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, Page(s) 43 through 51, of the Public Records of Flagler County, Florida. Together with a Parcel of land being a portion of the Westerly half (1/2) of the “Old” Florida East Coast Canal (F.E.C.C.) right-of-way lying in government Section 15, Township 11 South, Range 31 East, Flagler County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: A point of reference being the intersection of the easterly right-of-way of Island Estates Parkway with the northerly line of Lot 56 of the subdivision plat of Island Estates as recorded in map book 28, pages 43-51 of the public records of Flagler County; thence N64°29’33”E along the northerly line of said Lot, a distance of 420.14 feet to the northeasterly corner of Lot 56 of said plat and the point of beginning; thence continuing N64°29’33”E along a line being the extension of the northerly line of said Lot, a distance of 100.61 feet to a point at the intersection of said extension line with the centerline

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Go Store It 4601 E Moody Blvd A7 Bunnell, FL 32110 hereby gives NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of the storage space(s) listed below, Keith Wiseman # 092, Jimmie Belle # 316,Christopher Ellis # 111,Scott Harris # 162, Jeremy Mathis #152, Dentoria Mcclaine #245 , containing household and other goods will be sold for cash on 02/09/24 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 January 25, 2024, February 1, 2024 24-00002F

right-of-way of the “Old” Florida East Coast Canal (F.E.C.C.) as recorded in deed book 18, pages 42-44 of the public records of Flagler County; thence departing said extension line, run S19°11’11”E along said centerline right-of-way, a distance of 146.64 feet; thence departing said centerline right-ofway, run S69°25’01”W along a line being the extension of the southerly line of Lot 56 of said plat, a distance of 100.03 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 56 of said plat, thence departing said extension line, run along the easterly lone of said put and the westerly right-of-way of the “Old” Florida East Coast Canal (F.E.C.C.), a distance of 138.00 feet to the aforementioned point of beginning of this description.

Parcel Identification Number: 04-11-313000-00000-0560 Property Address: 107 Island Estates Pkwy., Palm Coast, FL 32137 has been filed against you and you are required to serve written defenses, if any, to it on Plaintiff ’s attorney, McCabe & Ronsman, whose address is 110 Solana Road, Suite 102, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082; Telephone No. (904) 396-0090, within 30 days of first publication, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

DATED this 5 day of JANUARY, 2024.

Tom Bexley Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Sara Proffitt As Deputy Clerk Michael J. McCabe, Esq. McCabe & Ronsman 110 Solana Road, Suite 102 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 service@flcalegal.com Jan. 18, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 2024 24-00012G

FOURTH INSERTION In accordance with Fla. Stat. § 456.057(12); 456.057(1), notice is hereby given that Brian Planchard, M.D. of Eye Center of St. Augustine, is no longer with the practice located at 1400 US1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32084. All patients may retrieve their medical records from Eye Center of St. Augustine, located at 1400 US1 South, St. Augustine, FL 32084, by calling (904) 829-2286.

Dr. Planchard’s last day at the practice was Dec. 15, 2023. It is important for existing patients to schedule an appointment within the next 30 days either with one of our physicians or outside eyecare doctor to ensure they are receiving ongoing care.

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS Flagler County, Florida (the “County”) hereby provides notice, pursuant to section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform method of collecting nonad valorem special assessments to fund the following: -Beach renourishment services, facilities, and programs in the unincorporated area of the County and the incorporated areas of the municipalities of Beverly Beach, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Marineland, and Palm Coast; -Stormwater services, facilities, and programs in the unincorporated area of the County and the incorporated areas of the municipalities of Beverly Beach, Bunnell,and Marineland; -Fire rescue services, facilities, and programs in the unincorporated area of the County and the incorporated areas of the municipalities of Beverly Beach, Bunnell, and Marineland; and -Roadway improvements, services, facilities, and programs in the unincorporated area of the County and the incorporated areas of the municipalities of Flagler Beach, Bunnell, and Palm Coast.

These assessments will commence in the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2024 and continue year to year until discontinued by the County. The County will consider the adoption of resolutions electing to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, at a public hearing to be held at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on February 19, 2024, in the Board Chambers, 1769 East Moody Blvd., Bldg. 2, Bunnell, Florida. Such resolutions will state the need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. Copies of the proposed forms of resolution, which contains the legal description of the real property subject to the levy, are on file and available for inspection at the Office of the County Administrator located at 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building 2, Florida, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All interested persons are invited to attend.

In the event any person decides to appeal any decision by the County with respect to any matter relating to the consideration of the resolution at the above-referenced public hearing, a record of the proceeding may be needed and in such an event, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the public hearing is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Flagler County Administration Office at (386) 313-4001, at least 48 hours prior to the date of the hearing.

January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 2024

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act statues (Section 83.801-83.809).

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AT 10AM on LOCKERFOX.COM IStorage Bunnell 2303 N. State St Bunnell, FL 32110 Where said property is stored at: Jeff Vorhis A080 Furniture, totes Charles Blunk A172 Boxes, furniture Edward Miller B004 Tools, boxes Jade Merriman C007 Tools, kayaks Jarde Boudreaux C008 Piano, boxes Victoria Caruso C048 & D016 Furniture, boxes Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by CASH or CREDIT CARD ONLY. All purchased items are sold asis, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation if settlement between the owner and obligated party is settled Bunnell iStorage 2303 N State St Bunnell, FL 32110 January 25, February 1, 2024 24-00014F

SECOND INSERTION $19,751.98 USD was seized via search warrant by the Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office on or about December 9, 2023, from JP Morgan Chase Account owed by Carlos Villarreal Jr., in reference to criminal case #2023-00093898. The funds originated from a victim located in Flagler County which were taken, stolen and/or unlawfully obtained or are proceeds from unlawful activities in violation of §817.034, Scheme to Defraud and §896.10 Money Laundering.

The victim in this matter seeks to have the seized funds released into their custody.

This notice is provided consistent with §812.061, Florida Statutes.

January 25, February 1, 2024 24-00006F

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FOURTH INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Seventh JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Flagler COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2023 DR 1154 Division: 47 Christopher Richards, Petitioner, and Ruth Chungi, Respondent, TO: Ruth Chungi 101 Raceway Point BLD 8 Apt 305 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 {name of Petitioner} , whose address is 30 Rymen Lane Palm Coast, FL 32164 on or before 2/4/24, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 1769 E. Moody Blvd Bld 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: December 20, 2023 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Tabatha Strack Deputy Clerk Jan. 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00009G

VOLUSIA COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES FIRST 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. 2019 31947 CICI NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

EDWARD C TAFT JR, JR. A/K/A EDWARD C. TAFT, et al., Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered January 25, 2024 nunc pro tunc January 10, 2024 in Civil Case No. 2019 31947 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Volusia County, Deland, Florida, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is Plaintiff and EDWARD C TAFT JR, Jr. a/k/a Edward C. Taft, 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.real foreclose.com in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 28th day of February, 2024 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 53 AND THE EASTERLY 1/2 OF LOT 54, ROWLADERS THIRD ADDITION TO DAYTONA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 4, PAGE 179, 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 23-06882FL February 1, 8, 2024 24-00052I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12974 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF ALICE B. BRITTINGHAM, aka ALICE BURR BRITTINGHAM Deceased.

TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of Alice B. Brittingham, also known as Alice Burr Brittingham, deceased, File Number 2023 12974 PRDL, by the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721; that the decedent’s date of death was September 30, 2023; that the total value of the estate is $500.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name Marion A. Brittingham-Beers, as trustee of the Alice B. Brittingham Trust of 1989 dated August 16, 1989, Address c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is February 1, 2024.

Person Giving Notice: Marion A. Brittingham-Beers c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Person Giving Notice W. Denis Shelley, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 273872 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 258-0392 E-Mail: shelley@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: linda@legacylaw313.com February 1, 8, 2024 24-00051I

VOLUSIA COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES FIRST 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. 2015 11321 CIDL U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT W. WHITAKER, et al., Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered October 10, 2022 in Civil Case No. 2015 11321 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Volusia County, Deland, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST is Plaintiff and Robert W. Whitaker, 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 7th day of March, 2024 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: A parcel of land situated in Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, Volusia County, Florida, said parcel being more particularly described as follows: Commence at a concrete monument at the Northwest corner of Section 29 and run South 00 degrees 00 minutes 02 seconds East along the West line of said Section 29 a distance of 2266.98 feet to an iron pipe; thence run North 35 degrees 11 minutes 41 seconds East, 140.84 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run North 44 degrees 56 minutes 43 seconds East, 167.67 feet;

thence run North 80 degrees 22 minutes 22 seconds East, 167.66 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East, 93.00 feet; thence run South 32 degrees 46 minutes 28 seconds East, 1565.90 feet to an iron pipe; thence continue South 32 degrees 46 minutes 28 seconds East, 120 feet more or less to the waters of a lake; thence run Southwesterly along said waters to a point bearing South 42 degrees 00 minutes 15 seconds East from the Point of Beginning; thence run North 42 degrees 00 minutes 15 seconds West, 140 feet more or less to an iron pipe; thence continue North 42 degrees 00 minutes 15 seconds West, 1629.62 feet to the Point of Beginning. Also known as Lot 10, The Cove at Lemon Bluff, unrecorded. Together with easements for ingress, egress, drainage and utilities over and across the following: Easements: A 70 foot easement for utilities and General Road purposes across a strip of land situated in Sections 20 and 29 of Township 19 South, Range 32 East, Volusia County, Florida; said easement lying 45 feet right and 25 feet left of the following described centerline: Commence at the Northwest corner of said Section 29 and run South 89 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East, along the North line of said Section 29, a distance of 1942.95 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 89 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East, along said North line 948.57 feet; thence run North 55 degrees 16 minutes 42 seconds East, 538.19 feet; thence run North 77 degrees 02 minutes 52 seconds East, 302.00 feet; thence run South 70 degrees 07 minutes 38 seconds East 277.85 feet; thence run South 49 degrees 21 minutes 58 seconds East, 331.43 feet; thence run South 75 degrees 36 minutes 33 seconds East, 382.28 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East 160.27 feet to the Easterly right-of-way line of Lemon Bluff Road and the end of said easement.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2024 10032 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES RAYMOND SWENSON Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Charles Raymond Swenson, deceased, whose date of death was December 17, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 1, 2024.

Personal Representative: Edward A. Dimayuga 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 Attorney for Personal Representative: Edward A. Dimayuga, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 50634 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 258-0392 E-Mail: ed@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: Paralegal@legacylaw313.coma February 1, 8, 2024 24-00047I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 2024-10295-PDRL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF SYLVIA SHATARA Deceased.

The summary administration of the estate of SYLVIA SHATARA (a/k/a Silvia Shatara), deceased, whose date of death was December 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 petitioner and the petitioner’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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 February 1, 2024.

Petitioner Joanna Manna 72 Kent Drive Ormond Beach, FL 32176 Attorney for Petitioner RICKY P. BATEH Florida Bar No.: 0998249 6420 Greenland Chase Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32258 (904) 448-3168 rpbpa7@gmail.com rickbateh@comcast.net 24-00048I February 1, 8, 2024

A 70 foot easement for drainage, utilities and general road purposes situated in Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, Volusia County, Florida; said easement lying 35 feet left of and 35 feet right of the following described centerline: Commence at the Northwest corner of said Section 29 and run South 89 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East along the North line of said Section 29 a distance of 646.90 feet to the Point of Beginning of said centerline: thence run South 00 degrees 07 minutes 04 seconds West, 2003.29 feet to the end of said easement.

A 70 foot easement for drainage, utilities and general road purposes situated in Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, Volusia County, Florida; said easement lying 35 feet left of and 35 feet right of the following described centerline: Commence at the Northwest corner of said Section 29 and run South 89 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East along the North line of said Section 29 a distance of 1977.95 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence run South 00 degrees 07 minutes 04 seconds West, 2001.16 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds West, 1608.90 feet; thence run South 80 degrees 22 minutes 22 seconds West, 167.66 feet; thence run South 44 degrees 56 minutes 43 seconds West, 167.67 feet; thence run South 35 degrees 11 minutes 41 seconds West, 140.84 feet to the end of said centerline.

A 70 foot easement for drainage, utilities and general road purposes situated in Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 32 East, Volusia County, Florida; said easement lying 70 feet East of and adjacent to the following described centerline: Commence at the Northwest corner of said Section 29 and run South 00 degrees 00 minutes 02 seconds East, along the West line of said Section 29, a distance of 2226.98 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 00 degrees 00 minutes 02 seconds East, along said West line, 442.03 feet to the

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2024 10059 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE DICKSON HUGUS, III Deceased.

The administration of the estate of George Dickson Hugus, III, deceased, whose date of death was December 1, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 1, 2024.

Personal Representative: George Dickson Hugus, IV c/o Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert M. Holland, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 938998 Legacy Law Associates, P.L. 313 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: (386) 252-2531 Fax: (386) 258-0392 E-Mail: holland@legacylaw313.com Secondary E-Mail: linda@legacylaw313.com February 1, 8, 2024 24-00046I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-13092 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF MARGARET MARY NATUZZI A/K/A MARGARET M. NATUZZI, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of MARGARET MARY NATUZZI A/K/A MARGARET M. NATUZZI, deceased, whose date of death was October 11, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P. O. Box 6043, DeLand, FL 32721-6043. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 1, 2024.

Signed on this 2 day of December, 2023. /s/ GRACE RHODES Personal Representative 212 Carle Road Westbury, NY 11590 /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 February 1, 8, 2024 24-00045I

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 February 1, 2024.

Personal Representative: /s/ Steven Aaker Steven Aaker 1530 Canyon Drive Downingtown, Pennsylvania 19335 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Wendy A. Mara Wendy A. Mara, Esq., Attorney Florida Bar Number: 69872 Mara Law. P.A. 555 West Granada Blvd., Ste.D-10 Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: (386) 672-8081 Fax: (386) 265-5995 E-Mail: wamara@maralawpa.com Secondary E-Mail: fmgomez@maralawpa.com; paralegalm@maralawpa.com February 1, 8, 2024 24-00043I

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 February 1, 2024.

Personal Representative: /s/ Melissa Carrier Thomas DuBrule 176 Ormwood Drive Ormond Beach, FL 32176 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Elan R. Kaney Elan R. Kaney, Esq., Attorney Florida Bar Number: 538302 523 N. Halifax Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Telephone: (386) 281-5777 Fax: (386) 867-8076 E-Mail: Elan.Kaney@KaneyLaw.com February 1, 8, 2024 24-00044I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE No. 2022 31319 CICI BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFF, VS. THOMAS E YOVANOVICH , ET AL. DEFENDANT(S).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 25, 2024 in the above action, the Volusia County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash at Volusia, Florida, on March 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at www.volusia.realforeclose.com for the following described property: LOT 29, RIVERWOOD PHASE V AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 41, PAGES 80-81, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The Court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein.

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

Tromberg, Morris & Poulin, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1515 South Federal Highway Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33486 Telephone #: 561-338-4101 Fax #: 561-338-4077 Email: eservice@tmppllc.com Our Case #: 22-001062/2022 31319 CICI/ BOA February 1, 8, 2024 24-00049I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 13010 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF MILDRED AAKER, A.K.A. MILDRED M. AAKER, A.K.A. MILDRED MARIE AAKER Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Mildred Aaker, a.k.a. Mildred M. Aaker, a.k.a. Mildred Marie Aaker, deceased, whose date of death was September 11, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the mailing address of which is PO Box 6043, Deland, Florida 32721. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO: 2024 10108 PRDL Div.: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF PEGGY IRA EARLY, Deceased.

The administration of the Estate of PEGGY IRA EARLY, 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

West 1/4 Section corner of said Section 29; thence run South 00 degrees 05 minutes 14 seconds East, along said West line 2070.04 feet to the end of said easement line.

Also an easement for utilities and general road purposes across a cul-de-sac having a radius of 50 feet and its radius point being North 89 degrees 54 minutes 46 seconds East, 50 feet from the above described end of said easement line.

Together with easement for ingress and egress, utilities and drainage as set forth in Deed recorded in Official Records Book 2734, Page 1215, 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 23-06641FL February 1, 8, 2024 24-00050I

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

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment and/or Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale, entered in Case No. 2020 10402 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit, in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein Mortgage Lenders Investment Trading Corporation d/b/a R P Funding f/k/a R P Funding, Inc. is the Plaintiff and The Unknown Heirs or Beneficiaries of the Estate of Craig F. Lipscomb a/k/a Craig Lipscomb a/k/ Craig Farrel Lipscomb, Deceased; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Quicken Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns; LORENA LIPSCOMB A/K/A LORENA JOHANNA LIPSCOMB; MELANIE MARIE LEDGERWOOD; JOHN RAYMOND LIPSCOMB are the Defendants, that Laura Roth, Volusia County Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at, www.volusia.realforeclose.com, beginning at 11:00 AM on the 2nd day of May, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 9, BLOCK 128, DELTONA LAKES UNIT FOUR, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGE(S) 121 THROUGH 126, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. TAX ID: 813004160090 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis

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pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

REQUESTS FOR ACCOMODATIONS

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

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

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

ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL Dated this 26th day of January, 2024.

BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 2001 NW 64th St, Suite 130 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone: (954) 618-6955, ext. 4766 Fax: (954) 618-6954 FLCourtDocs@brockandscott.com By /s/Justin J. Kelley Justin J. Kelley, Esq. Florida Bar No. 32106 File # 20-F01777 February 1, 8, 2024 24-00040I

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. 2022 30409 CICI LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

BEVERLY A. STARNES, ANGELA L. BRITTON AND BRIAN B.BRITTON, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 14, 2023, and entered in 2022 30409 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and BEVERLY A. STARNES; ANGELA L. BRITTON; BRIAN B. BRITTON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BRIAN B. BRITTON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANGELA L. BRITTON 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 February 21, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 42, BLOCK 3, BIG TREE SHORES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGES 84 AND 85, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH A 1995 MANUFACTURED HOME HAVING IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 03610799H PERMANENTLY ATTACHED THERETO.

Property Address: 11 APPLEWOOD CIR, SOUTH 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 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 24 day of January, 2024.

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: \S\Danielle Salem Danielle Salem, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0058248 Communication Email: dsalem@raslg.com 21-140530 - EuE February 1, 8, 2024 24-00039I

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 11987 CIDL BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JUSTINA ZABULUNGI, DECEASED; HILDA AKYAA CORRI; KWABENA DWUMON CORRI; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendant(s) To the following Defendant(s): ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JUSTINA ZABULUNGI, DECEASED (LAST KNOWN ADDRESS) 2041 SWANSON DRIVE DELTONA, FLORIDA 32738 HILDA AKYAA CORRI (LAST KNOWN ADDRESS) 2725 SW 27TH AVE APT U4 GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32608 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 4, BLOCK 559, DELTONA LAKES UNIT SEVENTEEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGES 241 THROUGH 244, INCLUSIVE, OF THE

PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 2041 SWANSON DRIVE, DELTONA, FLORIDA 32738 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on Kahane & Associates, P.A., Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 1619 NW 136th Avenue, Suite D-220, Sunrise, FLORIDA 33323 on or before MAR 08 2024, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the BUSINESS OBSERVER and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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).

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 23 day of January, 2024.

LAURA E. ROTH As Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton As Deputy Clerk Submitted by: 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 23-00818 PHH February 1, 8, 2024 24-00042I

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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. 2022 30176 CICI NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF D. JOAN SHAW AKA DOROTHY JOAN SHAW, DECEASED, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in Case No. 2022 30176 CICI of the Circuit Court of the 7TH Judicial Circuit in and for VOLUSIA County, Florida, wherein, MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff and UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF D. JOAN SHAW AKA DOROTHY JOAN SHAW, DECEASED, et al., are Defendants, Clerk of Court, Laura E. Roth, will sell to the highest bidder for cash at, WWW.VOLUSIA.REALFORECLOSE. COM, at the hour of 11:00 AM, on the 23rd day of February, 2024, the following described property: LOT TWO (2), UNIVERSITY CIRCLE, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, AT PAGE 144 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, must file a claim per the requirements set forth in FL Stat.

45.032.

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

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

Hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

DATED this 24th day of February, 2024.

GREENSPOON MARDER LLP TRADE CENTRE SOUTH, SUITE 700 100 WEST CYPRESS CREEK ROAD FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 Telephone: (954) 343 6273 Hearing Line: (888) 491-1120 Facsimile: (954) 343 6982 Email 1: Jacob.Elberg@gmlaw.com Email 2: gmforeclosure@gmlaw.com By: /S/ Jacob C. Elberg Jacob C. Elberg, Esq. Florida Bar No. 1032316 36615.0414 / JSchwartz 24-00038I February 1, 8, 2024

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2023 11762 CIDL WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v.

PHILLIP J. VER HAAR A/K/A PHILLIP J. VERHAAR A/K/A PHILLIP J. HAAR A/K/A PHILLIP J. VER HARR; VALERIE VER HAAR A/K/A VALERIE E. VERHAAR A/K/A VALERIE VER HARR; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2; Defendants.

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on November 28, 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 1289, DELTONA LAKES UNIT FORTY-FOUR, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 27, PAGES 289 THROUGH 296, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. a/k/a 830 ALCAN AVE, DELTONA, FL 32738-7144 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, online at www.volusia. realforeclose.com, on February 27, 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 23th. day of January, 2024. 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 1000008829 24-00037I February 1, 8, 2024

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NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 12009 CIDL NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs.

CARMEN R. IGLESIAS A/K/A CARMEN IGLESIAS; 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).

TO: CARMEN R. IGLESIAS A/K/A CARMEN IGLESIAS Last Known Address 2121 ARROWHEAD AVE APT 4 DELTONA, FL 32725 Current Residence is Unknown UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1 2121 Arrowhead Ave Deltona, FL 32725 UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2 2121 Arrowhead Ave Deltona, FL 32725 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property in Volusia County, Florida: LOT 1, BLOCK 163, DELTONA LAKES UNIT EIGHT, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 25, PAGE(S) 165 THROUGH 177, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., Plaintiff ’s attorneys, whose address is P.O. BOX 19519, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33318, (954) 564-0071, answers@ dallegal.com, on or before Dec 14, 2023, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff ’s attorneys or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE KITTO TOWING & RECOVERY gives notice that on 02/16/2024 at 10:00 AM the following vehicles(s) may be sold by public sale at 470 DESTINATION DAYTONA LANE, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32174 to satisfy the lien for the amount owed on each vehicle for any recovery, towing, or storage services charges and administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida statute 713.78.

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for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.

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

THESE ARE NOT COURT INFORMATION NUMBERS SOLICITUD DE ADAPTACIONES PARA PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES Si usted es una persona con discapacidad que necesita una adaptacin para poder participar en este procedimiento, usted tiene el derecho a que se le proporcione cierta asistencia, sin incurrir en gastos. Comunquese con la Oficina de Administracin Judicial (Court Administration), 125 E. Orange Ave., Ste. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 257-6096, con no menos de 7 das de antelacin de su cita de comparecencia ante el juez, o de inmediato al recibir esta notificacin si la cita de comparecencia est dentro de un plazo menos de 7 das; si usted tiene una discapacidad del habla o del odo, llame al 711.

ESTOS NUMEROS TELEFONICOS NO SON PARA OBTENER INFORMACION JUDICIAL DATED on Oct 30, 2023.

LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s/ Erika Gray DEPUTY CLERK Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. Plaintiff ’s attorneys P.O. BOX 19519 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33318 (954) 564-0071 answers@dallegal.com 1496-192148 / DP February 1, 8, 2024 24-00041I

FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The following personal property of Beth Salgado and Dolores Cervantes-Acosta will on 19th day of February 2024, at 10:00 a.m., on property at 336 Circle Drive, Lot #17, DeLand, Volusia County, Florida 32724, in Applegate MHC, be sold for cash to satisfy storage fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 715.109: Year/Make: 1973 CHARM VIN #: 48440412 Title #: 6176821 And All Other Personal Property Therein February 1, 8, 2024

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12989 PRDL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID NEAL ABERCROMBIE, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of DAVID NEAL ABERCROMBIE, deceased, whose date of death was November 16, 2023; File Number 2023 12989 PRDL, 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 representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: January 25, 2024.

Signed on this day of 1/19/2024.

KIRK DOUGLAS ABERCROMBIE Co-Personal Representative ANNA COOPER Co-Personal Representative Heidi S. Webb Attorney for Personal Representatives 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 Secondary Email: filing@heidiwebb.com Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00022I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12548 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF DEBORAH LYNN BORDIS Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Deborah Lynn Bordis, deceased, whose date of death was May 19, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 101 N. Alabama Ave., Deland, Florida 32724. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is January 25, 2024.

Timothy S. Carter Personal Representative 8101 Avocet Way Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553 Wendy A. Mara, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 69872 Mara Law. P.A. 555 West Granada Blvd., Ste.D-10 Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: (386) 672-8081 Fax: (386) 265-5995 E-Mail: wamara@maralawpa.com Secondary E-Mail: paralegalm@maralawpa.com Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00033I

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COURT HOUSE WEBSITES: FLAGLER COUNTY flaglerclerk.com VOLUSIA COUNTY clerk.org

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 2/9/2024 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1971 BLAK HS 1715 . Last Tenants: JACQUELINE GRACE PICKELS AKA JACQUELINE CARPENTER AND ANDREW NEAL SCHULTZ, THE ESTATE OF LYNNE BEACH, ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, SUCCESORS, AND ASSIGNS OF LYNNE BEACH AND SHANGRI LA MOBILE HOME. Sale to be at SL ORMOND MHC LLC, 1310 FLEMING AVENUE, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32174.

813-241-8269.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2023 12058 CIDL TRUIST BANK, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

THOMAS W. BARNHILL, JR. A/K/A THOMAS W. BARNHILL, et al., Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered January 11, 2024 in Civil Case No. 2023 12058 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Volusia County, Deland, Florida, wherein TRUIST BANK, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY is Plaintiff and Thomas W. Barnhill, Jr. a/k/a Thomas W. Barnhill, 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 29th day of February, 2024 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: Lot 27, Block “B”, Plantation Estates Unit 5, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 239, 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 23-06961FL Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00034I

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023 11131 CIDL BANKUNITED N.A., Plaintiff, v.

KELLY RIGGINS, JR.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KELLY RIGGINS, JR.; 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 an Order dated January 3, 2024 entered in Civil Case No. 2023 11131 CIDL in the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein BANKUNITED N.A., Plaintiff and KELLY RIGGINS, JR., 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 June 13, 2024 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:.

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF VOLUSIA STATE OF FLORIDA TO WIT: LOT 2, BLOCK 955, DELTONA LAKES UNIT THIRTY-SIX, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 27, PAGE (S) 164 THROUGH 170, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 3364 Newmark 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 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. Submitted By: Jordan Shealy: 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: CRF22138-JMV Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00035I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 12824 PRDL Division 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF MARION FREISMUTH GAWLOWSKI, A.K.A MARION FRANCES GAWLOWSKI, A.K.A MARION F. GAWLOWSKI Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Marion Freismuth Gawlowski, a.k.a. Marion Frances Gawlowski, a.k.a. Marion F. Gawlowski, deceased, whose date of death was August 10, 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 January 25, 2024.

Personal Representative: Monica Stetz 1075 Horizon View Boulevard Port Orange, FL 32129 Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Wendy A. Mara, Esq. Wendy A. Mara, Esq., Attorney Florida Bar Number: 69872 555 West Granada Blvd., Ste.D-10 Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 Telephone: (386) 672-8081 Fax: (386) 265-5995 E-Mail: wamara@maralawpa.com Secondary E-Mail: pmflynt@maralawpa.com Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00036I

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 13112 PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF DIANE J. SLATEN, Deceased.

The administration of the estate of DIANE J. SLATEN, deceased, whose date of death was October 28, 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 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 decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: January 25, 2024.

STEPHANIE COLLINS Personal Representative 4935 Redbud Dr. Sand Springs, OK 74063 Robert D. Hines, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 0413550 Hines Norman Hines, P.L. 315 S. Hyde Park Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 Telephone: 813-251-8659 Email: rhines@hnh-law.com Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00032I

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 2/9/2024 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1957 MIDW TV G1875 .

Last Tenants: MARIA DE LOURDES RICO SERRANO and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at WHAT BOX SON LLC DBA RAMAR MOBILE HOME PARK, 1930 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, SOUTH DAYTONA, FL 32119. 321213-0825.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 2/9/2024 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1991 CHAN HS CH12026A & CH12026B . Last Tenants: MICHAEL LYNN MORGAN and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs . Sale to be at CS1031 THE FALLS AT ORMOND BEACH MHC DST DBA THE FALLS AT ORMOND BEACH, 1 FALLS WAY COURT, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32174. 813-241-8269.

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023-12990-PRDL IN RE: ESTATE OF ROGER HAROLD ARILDSEN a/k/a Roger H. Arildsen Deceased.

The administration of the Estate of Roger Harold Arildsen a/k/a Roger H. Arildsen, deceased, whose date of death was June 8, 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 January 25, 2024.

Personal Representative: Regina Jeanette Osborne 801 Anderson Dr. Deltona, Florida 32725 Attorney for Personal Representative: Cyrus Malhotra Florida Bar Number: 0022751 THE MALHOTRA LAW FIRM P.A. 3903 Northdale Blvd., Suite 100E Tampa, FL 33624 Telephone: (813) 902-2119 Fax: (727) 290-4044 E-Mail: filings@FLprobatesolutions.com Secondary E-Mail: sandra@FLprobatesolutions.com Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00023I

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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 32739 CICI MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC F/K/A REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., PLAINTIFF, VS. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNORS, CREDITORS AND TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF IRENE A. NEUBAUER (DECEASED), ET AL. DEFENDANT(S).

To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNORS, CREDITORS AND TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF IRENE A. NEUBAUER (DECEASED) RESIDENCE: UNKNOWN LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 5500 Ocean Shore Boulevard, APT #40, Ormond Beach, FL 32176 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property located in Volusia County, Florida: UNIT NO. B-1, KINGSTON SHORES, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1705, PAGE 10, PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND AMENDMENTS THERETO has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action, on Tromberg, Morris & Poulin, PLLC, attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is 1515 South Federal Highway, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33432, and file the original with the Clerk of the Court, within 45 days after the first publication of this notice, either before FEB 26 2024 or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

This notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Business Observer.

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

Date: January 11, 2024 LAURA E ROTH CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Jennifer M. Hamilton Deputy Clerk of the Court Tromberg, Morris & Poulin, PLLC attorneys for Plaintiff 1515 South Federal Highway, Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33432 Our Case#: 23-001723/2023 32739 CICI/ PHH 24-00030I Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024

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NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 2018 11262 CIDL BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

PHYLLIS SCHULZ, et al, Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to an Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale dated December 27. 2023, and entered in Case No. 2018 11262 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida in which Bank Of America, N.A., is the Plaintiff and Phyllis Schulz, Ronald E. Schulz Jr., Ana Gonzalez, are defendants, the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in/on online at electronically/online at http://www. volusia.realforeclose.com, Volusia County, Florida at 11:00AM EST on the February 15, 2024 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment of Foreclosure: LOTS 28 THROUGH 31, BLOCK 106, WEST HIGHLANDS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 6, PAGE(S) 220, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 1790 17TH ST, ORANGE CITY, FL 32763 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 125 E. Orange Ave., St. 300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, 386-257-6096, within 2 days of your receipt of this notice. If you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-9558770.

THIS IS NOT A COURT INFORMATION LINE. To file response please contact Volusia County Clerk of Court, 101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand, Fl 32724, Tel: (386) 736-5907.

Dated this 17 day of January, 2024.

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SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA Adversary Proceeding File Number: 2023-13053PRDL Division: 10 IN RE: ESTATE OF MARCILYN HUTCHISON KING, a/k/a MARCILYN H. KING, Deceased RICHARD KING, as Personal Representative, Petitioner, vs.

JORDAN KING, Respondent.

The administration of the Estate of MARCILYN HUTCHISON KING, deceased, whose date of death was November 6, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 6043, DeLand, Florida 32721-6043. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is January 25, 2024.

Dated: January 18, 2024.

RICHARD KING, Personal Representative 101 Ocean Avenue New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 CORONADO LAW GROUP, PLLC Kenneth Bohannon, Esquire Florida Bar #0027500 KBohannon@CFLLawyer.com Of Counsel 221 N. Causeway, Suite A New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169-5239 Phone: 386-427-5227 Facsimile: 386-423-3909 Primary Email: KBohannon@CFLLawyer.com Secondary Email: Eservice@CFLLawyer.com Attorney for Personal Representative Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00031I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 2/9/2024 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 1986 FUQU HS FH276920A86 & FH276920B86 . Last Tenants: KENNETH WILLIAM ADAM, ESTATE OF KENNETH WILLIAM ADAM, ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS OF KENNETH WILLIAM ADAM AND PATTY J MORROW. Sale to be at CS1031 THE FALLS AT ORMOND BEACH MHC DST DBA THE FALLS AT ORMOND BEACH, 1 FALLS WAY COURT, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32174. 813-241-8269.

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2022 30159 CICI THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON,F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-FF5 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF5, Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JACQUELINE R. GRAY A/K/A JACQUELINE GRAY, ET AL. Defendants To the following Defendant(s): UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES GRAY (CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN) Last Known Address: UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: THE SOUTHERLY 1/2 OF LOT 7, BLOCK 11, REPLAT OF UNIT NUMBER ONE HOME ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 11, PAGE 64, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. A/K/A 611 BAY AVENUE, HOLLY HILL FL 32117 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 FEB 26 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) 257-6096, 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 11 day of January, 2024.

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 PHH16908-21/cam Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00029I

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2021 11414 CIDL WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB1, Plaintiff, vs.

GERALDINE KATRINA HANEY, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 23, 2023, and entered in 2021 11414 CIDL of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB1 is the Plaintiff and GERALDINE KATRINA HANEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 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 February 13, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 13, BLOCK 727, DELTONA LAKES UNIT THIRTY-ONE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 27, PAGES 97 THROUGH

100, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 2057 HEATHWOOD ST, DELTONA, FL 32725 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 18 day of January, 2024.

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 20-061525 - MiM 24-00026I Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2020 30055 CICI NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs.

WALTER WOLFE II, et al.

Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 26, 2023, and entered in 2020 30055 CICI of the Circuit Court of the SEVENTH Judicial Circuit in and for Volusia County, Florida, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I is the Plaintiff and WALTER WOLFE II; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF WALTER WOLFE II 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 February 16, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: THE EASTERLY 145 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, SHORE ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE(S) 50, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 344 RIVERSIDE DR, HOLLY HILL, FL 32117

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031.

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

Dated this 18 day of January, 2024.

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 19-406954 - NaC Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00025I

persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702

WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is January 25, 2024.

Personal Representative: Rodolfo Almodovar Attorney for Personal Representative: Nathan Dougherty, Esquire Florida Bar No. 118632 P.O. Box 380984 Murdock, FL 33938 Tel: (941) 270-4489 contact@nathandoughertylaw.com Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 2024 24-00024I

January 25, February 1, 2024 24-00012V

SECOND INSERTION NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2023 CP 11954 IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE WILLIAM LEWIS Deceased.

The administration of the estate of George William Lewis, deceased, whose date of death was May 9, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Volusia County. 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

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