Gadsden County Times Legals – 3/24

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, Joy Opheim, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE NO: 1936 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2015 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OR 457 P 649 OR 369 P 1860 OR 298 P 1209 COMM AT NEC OF THE NWl/4 OF SEl/4 OF SECT 15, RUN W 444 FT, S 40.21 FT, S 100 FT, S 89 DEG 14 MIN W 75 FT, N 100 FT, N 89 DEG 14 MINE 75 FT, TO POB. OR 387 P 983. IN SECTION 15-2N-4W. PARCEL II) NUMBER: 3-15-2N-4W-0000-00421-0600 NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: JASON & REBECCA BLAIR Said Property being in the County of Gadsden, State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 2nd Day of March 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Dated this 14th Day of January 2022. NICHOLAS THOMAS Clerk of the Circuit Court Gadsden County, Florida BY: ---------------- Ann Marie Presnell, Deputy Clerk 1t: 3/17

Notice of Election Town of Greensboro, Florida

Please take notice that an Annual Election is scheduled for the Town of Greensboro, Florida on the 26th day of April 2022, for the purpose of electing two Town Council members for the term of four (4) years.

The Groups up for Election are: Group I and II

Anyone wishing to register to vote in this election may do so at the office of the Supervisor of Elections, 16 S. Madison Street, Quincy, Florida or the Greensboro Town Hall, 150 East 11th Street, Greensboro, Florida prior to the closing of the books at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022.

The place of voting will be at the Greensboro Town Hall in Greensboro, Florida and the polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. The election is nonpartisan and any qualified elector residing with the Town of Greensboro, Florida may vote.

Vote By Mail (Absentee) ballots will be available at the Supervisor of Elections office. Call 627-9910.

NOTICE OF ELECTION CITY OF QUINCY, FLORIDA

Please take notice that a Preliminary Election scheduled for the City of Quincy, Florida on the 26th day of April 2022, for the purpose of electing one city commissioner for the term of three years.

The District up for Election is District 2

Anyone wishing to register to vote in this election may do so at the office of the Supervisor of Elections or any Town/City Hall prior to the closing of the books at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March, 2022.

The place of voting will be at City Hall in Quincy; the polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. The election is nonpartisan and any qualified voter residing within the above City Districts of Quincy, Florida may vote.

Vote By Mail (Absentee) ballots will be available at the Supervisor of Elections office. Call 627-9910

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing will be held on the following proposed ordinance at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Council Chambers at City Hall, Chattahoochee, Florida, at which time the City Council will consider its adoption into law.

The ordinance in its entirety may be inspected at the Office of the City Clerk during regular working hours. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to this proposed ordinance.

ORDINANCE NO. 568

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE, FLORIDA REDUCING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN BUSINESSES SELLING ALCOHOL AND CHURCHES FROM 300 FEET TO 200 FEET; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Gadsden County Citizen Advisory Committees are an excellent volunteer opportunity for residents to get involved. Citizens selected to serve on advisory committees provide targeted input, advice and make recommendations on various issues before they are brought before Board of County Commissioners for consideration. Citizens serving on these committees are vital in developing programs, policies and in providing quality public services to the community. County resident who would like to be considered for appointment to

Currently, Gadsden Hospital, Inc. Board of Directors has (3) three vacancies.

Any Gadsden this Board should visit our website at www.gadsdencountyfl.gov and select the Advisory Boards & Committees link; select the hyperlink of interest and view the description of the committee’s purpose, time commitment required and other pertinent information before completing the online application.

Applications are also available in the County Administrator’s Office.

All committee participants are appointed by the Board. No appointments are made without an updated Application for Committee Appointment AND a recent resume submitted via e -mail (preferable) or printed and mailed/hand-delivered.

For more information about advisory committees and openings, please contact: Laurel Bradley, County Administrator’s Office - 9 East Jefferson Street Quincy, FL 32351 // Phone: 850-875-8650 // Fax: 850-875-8655 // E-mail: lbradley@gadsdencountyfl.gov

GADSDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADVERTISEMENT FOR INVITATION TO BID

Fairbanks Ferry Road

The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners is seeking sealed bids from qualified person, company or corporation interested in providing construction services for the following project: Fairbanks Ferry Road.

This project will include the resurfacing of Fairbanks Ferry Road from Fifth Avenue to Concord Road intersection.

Sealed bids must be delivered at the address below:

Management Services Department ATTN: Omesha S. James 5-B E. Jefferson Street Room 204 Quincy, Florida 32351

All bids shall be submitted in duplicate (one original and three copies) in sealed envelopes/packages addressed to the Management Services Department and marked "B.I.D. NO. 22-02 Fairbanks Ferry Road". Any bids received after the designated date will be returned unopened.

Sealed bids will be received by the County at the Gadsden County Management Services Department, until 5:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Bids received after that time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and read aloud at that time and that place.

Plans and specifications can be obtained at Dewberry Engineers Inc., 20684 Central Avenue East, Blountstown, Florida 32424, (850) 674-3300. For questions, please contact Justin Ford at (850) 674-3300 or jford@dewberry.com. The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, on public entity crimes.

Federal funds will be used for the construction of the proposed improvements associated with this project. The contractor shall comply with all federal funding requirements as outlined in the contract documents

Cost for Plans and Specifications will be $50.00 per set and is non-refundable. Checks should be made payable to DEWBERRY ENGINEERS INC. Digital copies will be available free of charge.

Completion date for this project will be 120 days from the date of the Notice to Proceed presented to the successful bidder.

Liquidated damages for failure to complete the project on the specified date will be set at $200.00 per day.

Bids will be received until 5:00p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the Gadsden County Management Services Department, Room 204, 5B East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351, and will be opened and read aloud on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. (EST) at the County Administrator’s Conference Room at 9B East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351.

The Bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder.

This advertisement is to run 30 days prior to bidding.

The County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bid and to waive any technicalities or irregularities therein. The County further reserves the right to award the agreement to that bidder whose bid best complies with the specifications. Bidders may withdraw their bid by notifying the County in writing at any time prior to the deadline for bid submittal. After the deadline, the bid will constitute an irrevocable offer for a period of sixty (60) days. Once opened, bids become a record of the County and will not be returned to the bidders.

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The City of Quincy Planning & Development Review Board Meeting

NOTICE OF LAND USE CHANGE AND ZONING CHANGE

The City of Quincy Planning & Development Review Board will meet Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Commissioner’s Chambers. The following items will be for discussion:

- Discussion of Ordinance 1132-2022 and 1133-2022 Arbour Valley

- Discussion of Ordinance 1134-2022 and 1135-2022 Urgent Care

- Discussion of Ordinance 1136-2022 and 1137-2022 Stones

CDC guidelines will be followed. Wearing masks, social distancing, and use of hand sanitizer. If you have questions or concerns please contact the Office of Building & Planning at (850) 618-1885 or (850) 618-1886.

Charles J. Hayes Procurement Officer/ Interim Planning and Zoning Director

GADSDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADVERTISEMENT FOR INVITATION TO BID

County Road 65 (Attapulgus Highway)

The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners is seeking sealed bids from qualified person, company or corporation interested in providing construction services for the following project: County Road 65 Attapulgus Highway. The project will include the widening, resurfacing, and installation of paved shoulders on CR 65 (Attapulgus Highway) from SR 12 to the Georgia State Line.

Also included will be drainage improvements, to accommodate widening the roadway, and signage and striping improvements.

Sealed bids must be delivered at the address below:

Management Services Department ATTN: Omesha S. James 5-B E. Jefferson Street Room 204 Quincy, Florida 32351

All bids shall be submitted in duplicate (one original and three copies) in sealed envelopes/packages addressed to the Management Services Department and marked "B.I.D. NO. 22-01 County Road 65 Attapulgus Highway; ". Any bids received after the designated date will be returned unopened.

Sealed bids will be received by the County at the Gadsden County Management Services Department, until 5:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Bids received after that time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and read aloud at that time and that place.

Plans and specifications can be obtained at Dewberry Engineers Inc., 20684 Central Avenue East, Blountstown, Florida 32424, (850) 674-3300. For questions, please contact Justin Ford at (850) 674- 3300 or jford@dewberry.com. The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, on public entity crimes.

Cost for Plans and Specifications will be $50.00 per set and is non-refundable. Checks should be made payable to DEWBERRY ENGINEERS INC. Digital copies will be available free of charge.

Completion date for this project will be 180 days from the date of the Notice to Proceed presented to the successful bidder.

Liquidated damages for failure to complete the project on the specified date will be set at $200.00 per day.

Bids will be received until 5:00p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the Gadsden County

Management Services Department, Room 204, 5B East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351, and will be opened and read aloud on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (EST) at the County Administrator's Conference Room at 9B East Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351.

The Bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder.

This advertisement is to run 30 days prior to bidding.

The County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bid and to waive any technicalities or irregularities therein. The County further reserves the right to award the agreement to that bidder whose bid best complies with the specifications. Bidders may withdraw their bid by notifying the County in writing at any time prior to the deadline for bid submittal. After the deadline, the bid will constitute an irrevocable offer for a period of sixty (60) days. Once opened, bids become a record of the County and will not be returned to the bidders.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 2022-CPA-98 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF JAHREAL ANAJAH

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Jahreal Anajah, deceased, whose date of death was March 2, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gadsden County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 10 E Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351. The file number for the estate is 2022-CPA-98. 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 March 24, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Jami A. Coleman Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0088983 Williams & Coleman, P.A. 701 East Tennessee Street Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Telephone: (850) 222-0013 Fax: (850) 222-9047 E-Mail: jcoleman@williamscoleman.law 2nd E-Mail: sfranklin@williamscoleman.law

Personal Representative: Jahreal Anajah II P.O. Box 3462 Tallahassee, Florida 32315

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Legal Notice

B & S Rentals, 651 Industrial Drive, Quincy, FL 32351, will have a sale on Friday, April 1, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. This sale will be on items stored in the estate of Willie Baker, units A6, A7 & B18 for non-payment of rent. All contents are described as household goods. All items will be sold or otherwise disposed of.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO.: 19000855CAA NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING

Plaintiff(s),

vx.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNS, CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES OF MARGARET E. SELLERS A/K/A MARGARET SELLERS, DECEASED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER AND AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTS, et al

Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION

TO: TRAMPAS SCOTT FANT

LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN

CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a civil action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Gadsden County, Florida, to foreclose certain real property described as follows:

Commence at the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 3 North, Range 3 West, Gadsden County, Florida, run thence North 51 degrees 07 minutes 24 seconds West 159.80 feet, thence North 54 degrees 57 minutes 34 seconds West 413.57 feet to a point on the centerline of State Road No. S-270, said point also being at a point of tangency, thence along said centerline as follows: North 54 degrees 57 minutes 34 seconds West 1036.16 feet to a point of curve to the left with a radius of 1910.08 feet through a central angle of 37 degrees 50 minutes for an arc distance of 1261.11 feet, thence South 87 degrees 12 minutes 25 seconds West 1455.70, thence leaving said centerline run thence North 02 degrees 47 minutes 24 seconds West 35.00 feet to a point on the Northern right of way line of said State Road, said point being the Point of Beginning. From said Point of Beginning continue North 02 degrees 47 minutes 24 seconds West 290.00 feet, thence South 87 degrees 12 minutes 26 seconds West 150.00 feet, thence South 02 degrees 47 minutes 24 seconds East 290.00 feet to a point on the Northern right of way of said State Road, said point being on a curve concave to the Southerly, thence Easterly along said curve with a radius of 5729.65 feet, through a central angle of 00 degrees 32 minutes 52 seconds, for an arc distance of 85.2 feet to the point of tangency, thence North 87 degrees 12 minutes 26 seconds East 65.00 feet to the Point of Beginning..

Property address: 3035 Woodward Road, Quincy, FL 32351

You are required to file a written response with the Court and serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Padgett Law Group, whose address is 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203, Tallahassee, FL 32312, at least thirty (30) days from the date of first publication, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

DATED this the 14 day of March, 2022.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT As Clerk of the Court BY: Charlotte Willeby Deputy Clerk

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR WATER USE PERMIT

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the following application(s) for water use permit(s) has (have) been received by the Northwest Florida Water Management District:

Application Number 2E-039-304294-1 filed March 15, 2022. Comfort Creek Holdings LLC, Stephen Rumbley, 1805 W Jetton Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. Requesting an average withdrawal of 40,364 gallons per day from the Floridan aquifer for agricultural use by existing/proposed facilities. General withdrawal location(s) in Gadsden County Section: 19, 20, 21, 22, and 10, Township: 61N, Range: 61E.

Interested persons may submit written comments/objection or submit a written request for the Notice of Proposed Agency Action (NOPAA) regarding the application by writing to: Division of Regulatory Services, Northwest Florida Water Management District, Attn: Beth Perison, 152 Water Management Drive, Havana, Florida 32333. A NOPAA will be mailed only to persons who have filed such requests. A NOPAA must be requested in order to be advised of further proceedings and any public hearing date. Written comments/objection or NOPAA requests must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET, within 14 days of publication of this notice of application.

No further public notice will be provided regarding this application. Publication of this notice constitutes constructive notice of the permit application to all substantially affected persons.

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Legal Notice

Notice of New Antenna Structure Registration for the Construction of New Monopole Tower. Tarpon Towers II, LLC has applied for an Antenna Structure Registration for an existing 140 foot Monopole. The tower will not be lit, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The tower is located at Dewey Johnson Way, Gretna, Gadsden County, Florida. Interested persons may review the application online at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering the Form 854 File Number A1212784 Interested persons may raise environmental concerns about the structure by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review Online. Instructions for making such filing can be found online at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest . The mailing address for interested parties that would prefer to file a Request for Environmental Review by paper copy is FCC Request for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 2022 CP 61A Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF

WALTER WARD HAMILTON,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Walter Ward Hamilton, deceased, whose date of death was February 1, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gadsden County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 10 East Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL 32351. 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 March 17, 2022.

Attorney for Personal Representative Kandace E. Rudd E-Mail Addresses: Kandace@mclawgroup.com danielle@mclawgroup.com Florida Bar No. 1003917 Waldoch & McConnaughhay, P.A. 1632 Metropolitan Circle Tallahassee, FL 32308 Telephone: 8503851246

Personal Representative Kristi Hamilton 6387 Attapulgus Highway Quincy, FL 32351

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 21000475CPA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: THE ESTATE OF

MORRIS A. SCOTT, JR.,

Deceased.

______________________________/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MORRIS A. SCOTT, JR., deceased, whose date of death was January 30, 2021; File Number 21000475CPA, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gadsden County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 1649, Quincy, Florida 32351. 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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 March 17, 2022.

Personal Representative: Maxwell Brian Counts 3107 Spring Hill Rd. Thomasville, GA 31792 /s/ David B. Switalski DAVID B. SWITALSKI Florida Bar No.: 0984991 1018 Thomasville Rd., Ste. 111-A Tallahassee, Florida 32303 (telephone) (850) 222-6200 (facsimile) (850) 224-0700 dbsattorney@gmail.com Attorney for Personal Representative

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Case No. 21-507 PR IN RE: The Estate of SARRAH FREDERICK,

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the Estate of Sarrah Frederick, deceased, whose date of death was September 27, 2021, File Number 21-501P, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gadsden County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 16 Calhoun Street, Quincy, Florida 32351. 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 has been served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME 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 SO FILED 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 March 17, 2022.

/s/ Carolyn Comerford

CARLYON COMERFORD Personal Representative /s/ Elizabeth M. Simpson ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON Attorney For Personal Representative Post Office Box 761 Marianna, Florida 32447 (850) 482-6600 Florida Bar No. 614092 simpsonlawoffice@centurylink.net

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 22-CP-52

Division

IN RE: ESTATE OF

LEROY MOTES,

Deceased.

NOTICE OF ACTION

(formal notice by publication)

TO:

LADDRAIN PETE Unknown

Unknown

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Notice of Administration has been filed in this court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner’s attorney, whose name and address are: Robert D. Hines, Esq., Hines Norman Hines, P.L., 1312 W. Fletcher Avenue, Suite B., Tampa, FL 33612 on or before April 28, 2022, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded, without further notice.

Signed on this 8th day of March 2022.

/s/ Nicholas Thomas As Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Cynthia Daniels As Deputy Clerk First Publication on: March 17, 2022 in the Gadsden County Times

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The City of Quincy Board of Commissioners will receive sealed proposals from any qualified engineering and surveying firm interested in providing the requested services for the following project:

Stewart Street Resurfacing CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

The project will consist of the professional services as they apply to the construction engineering and inspection of the resurfacing and minor drainage improvements along Stewart Street from U S 90 north to King Street in accordance with FDOT Standards as identified in the City’s Local Agency Participation contract with FDOT.

This project is state funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Conflicts of interest will be governed by FDOT Procedure No. 375-030-006 (Restriction on Consultants Eligibility to Compete for Department Contracts).

Information regarding the proposal can be obtained at the City of Quincy Utilities Department, 423 West Washington Street, Quincy, Florida or by email at mcox@myquincy.net. All questions concerning the proposal instructions can be addressed to Mo Cox, Assistant Utilities Director at (850) 618.1959 by Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Plans and specifications for the construction project may be obtained electronically from the office of Dewberry Engineering free of charge by contacting Justin Ford, PE at (850) 674.3300 or by email at Jford@Dewberry.com. Paper copies can be obtained at Dewberry, Inc., 20684 Central Ave. East Blountstown, FL 32424, (850) 674-3300. Cost for plans and specifications will be $50 per set and is non-refundable. Checks should be made payable to Dewberry, Inc. Questions concerning the plans or specifications should be addressed to Mathew Chester at Mchester@Dewberry.com .

Letters of interest will be received until 2:00 p.m. Daylight Saving Eastern Time, on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the City of Quincy Utilities Department, 423 W. Washington Street, Quincy, Florida. All letters of interest shall be sealed.

Please indicate on the envelope that this is a sealed proposal for the “ Stewart Street II Resurfacing Project CEI Services ”.

The City of Quincy is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Handicapped Accessible/Fair Housing Jurisdiction.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Gadsden County, Florida and Incorporated Areas

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Gadsden County, Florida and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Gadsden County, Florida and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at https:/www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

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