LEGALS: April 28, 2022

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE NO. 2021-CA-000164
JIMMY GILLEY,
Plaintiff,
vs.
PATRICIA MATTHEWS,
JAY ALLEN OVERBY,
JAY ERIC SMITH, and
ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RUTH McMANIS
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: Defendants PATRICIA MATTHEWS, JAY ALLEN OVERBY, JAY ERIC SMITH, and ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RUTH McMANIS, and all others having an interest in the subject property; AND ALL other persons interested in the lands described below
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Complaint to Quiet Title to the following described property in Jackson County, Florida:
Commence at the Southwest corner of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 1, Township 4 North, Range 8 West, Jackson County, Florida and run thence East along the southerly boundary of said Section 1, a distance of 420.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North along the easterly boundary of lands described in Official Records Book 876 at page 276 of the Public Records of said county, a distance of 420.00 feet; thence East, a distance of 450.00 feet; thence South, a distance of 420.00 feet to said southerly boundary; thence West along said southerly boundary, a distance of 450.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; containing 4.34 acres, more or less;
has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on H. Guy Green, Attorney for Plaintiff, 4387 Clinton Street, Marianna, Florida 32446 on or before May 10, 2022, and file the original with the Clerk of Circuit Court in Jackson County, Florida, 4445 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL 32446 otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the Complaint.
This notice shall publish once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Jackson County Times.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said court at Marianna, Jackson County, Florida on this 29th day of March, 2022.
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
By: s/Tiffany Clark
Deputy Clerk
H. Guy Green
4387 Clinton Street
Marianna, Florida 32446
850/526-3707- Telephone
850/526-5810-Facsimile
Florida Bar No.: 153300
[email protected]
L5649
Dates of Publication: 04/07/2022, 04/14/2022, 04/21/2022, 04/28/2022

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CASE No. 22000024CAAXMX
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST,
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 HOLLIS WILLIAMS A/K/A HOLLIS ANN WILLIAMS A/K/A HOLLIS BLACKBURN WILLIAMS, DECEASED, et al.,
Defendants
_____________________________________________/
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO:
UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF HOLLIS WILLIAMS A/K/A HOLLIS ANN WILLIAMS A/K/A HOLLIS BLACKBURN WILLIAMS, DECEASED
2637 ROWELL ROAD
COTTONDALE, FL 32431
UNKNOWN SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF WYLENE W. LATHAN A/K/A WYLENE WILLIAMS LATHAN, DECEASED
2637 ROWELL ROAD
COTTONDALE, FL 32431
KAYLA LEIGH LATHAN
2589 ROWELL ROAD
COTTONDALE, FL 32431
KAYLA LEIGH LATHAN
850 CAPITAL WALK DR APT 7307
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following described property located in Jackson County, Florida:
THE LAND REFERRED TO SITUATED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF JACKSON, CITY OF COTTONDALE, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT A 3/4 INCHES IRON PIPE AND CAP (PSM 2456) MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST, JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE S. 89 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 44 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 908.33 FEET TO A 1/2 INCHES REBAR AND CAP (LB 7476); THENCE N. 00 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 54 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 643.61 FEET TO A 1/2 INCHES REBAR AND CAP (LB 7476), SAID REBAR BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE N. 00 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 54 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 391.94 FEET TO A 1/2 INCHES REBAR AND CAP (LB 7476) ON THE SOUTHERLY MAINTAINED RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ROWELL ROAD; THENCE CONTINUE N.00 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 54 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 27.85 FEET TO A 1/2 INCHES REBAR AND CAP (LB 7476); THENCE S. 87 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 28 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 380.00 FEET TO A 1/2 INCHES REBAR AND CAP (LB 7476); THENCE S. 00 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 54 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 21.78 FEET TO A 1/2 INCHES REBAR AND CAP (LB 7476) ON THE AFORESAID SOUTHERLY MAINTAINED RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ROWELL ROAD; THENCE CONTINUE S. 00 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 54 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 608.38 FEET TO A 1/2 INCHES REBAR AND CAP (LB 7476); THENCE N. 58 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 59 SECONDS W, A DISTANCE OF 438.85 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 4.58 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND IS SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ROWELL ROAD.
has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action, on Greenspoon Marder, LLP, Default Department, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose address is Trade Centre South, Suite 700, 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, and file the original with the Clerk within 30 days after the first publication of this notice in JACKSON COUNTY TIMES, on or before May 21, 2022; otherwise a default and a judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT on this 11th day of April 2022.
CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III
As Clerk of said Court
By: Tiffany Clark
As Deputy Clerk
Publish in the JACKSON COUNTY TIMES
Prepared by: Greenspoon Marder, LLP
(954) 491-1120;
[email protected]
IMPORTANT
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should, no later than seven (7) days prior, contact the Clerk of the Court’s disability coordinator at ADA Coordinator, P.O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402, 850-747-5338. If hearing or voice impaired, contact (TDD) (800)955-8771 via Florida Relay System.
(36615.0144)

L5682 Dates of Publication: 04/21/2022, 04/28/2022

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Edward Jones Design Studio LLC: Located at 6329 Hartsfield Road: Jackson County in the City of Greenwood: Florida, 32443 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State,Tallahassee, FL and/or Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jackson County, FL.
L5686
Date of Publication: 04/28/2022

The Town of Alford will hold a public meeting on Monday May 2, 2022, at 6:00 pm to consider an ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ALFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 80 AND 159; ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR SETTING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR USAGE OF WATER AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES; REPEALING INCONSISTENT PRIOR ORDINANCE PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Meeting will be located at Alford Town Hall, 1768 Georgia St., Alford, FL 32420.
A copy of the ordinance is on file at the Town Hall located at 1768 Georgia St., Alford, FL 32420. Please call 850-579-4684 for information and/or questions.
L5693
Date of Publication: 04/28/2022

Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District Monthly board meeting on May 6, 2022. UF/IFAS Ag Complex, 2741 Penn Ave. in the Clover Room at 10:00 A.M. CST.
L5694
Date of Publication: 04/28/2022

Combined Town of Malone Fair Housing and EEO Notice
The local government of the Town of Malone is dedicated to fair housing principles. Fair Housing is a concept that everyone has the right to obtain housing without discrimination. The above named jurisdiction officially adopted a Fair Housing Ordinance which prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, genetics, and familial status. This ordinance covers most housing related activities such as real estate sale, advertising, bank transactions, mortgages, rentals and any similar activity which may deal with persons seeking housing.
The Town of Malone has developed an ordinance which is available to residents and other appropriate persons regarding affordable and fair housing opportunities. The Town urges anyone with questions concerning Fair Housing, or anyone that feels they have been discriminated against to contact the Town. Any complaints should be registered in writing and directed to Linda Wilson, Town Clerk, 5182 9th Avenue, Malone, FL 32445.
Fair Housing information for the Town of Malone is available by contacting the office of Linda Wilson, Town Clerk, in person at 5182 9th Avenue, Malone, FL 32445 or by phone at (850) 569-2308.
The Town of Malone is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. The Town has a Fair Housing Ordinance and a Section 504 Policy that prohibits discrimination of qualified individuals based on his/her disability. For assistance with EEO or Section 504 matters contact Linda Wilson, Town Clerk, in person at 5182 9th Avenue, Malone, FL 32445 or by email at [email protected]. For assistance with Fair Housing matters also contact the office of Linda Wilson, Town Clerk, in person at 5182 9th Avenue, Malone, FL 32445 or by email at [email protected].

The Town of Malone is a Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity, and Handicap Responsive jurisdiction.
L5695
Date of Publication: 04/28/2022

Combined Town of Campbellton Fair Housing
and EEO Notice
The local government of the Town of Campbellton is dedicated to fair housing principles. The Fair Housing Act protects all persons against housing discrimination. The Town of Campbellton officially adopted a Fair Housing Ordinance which prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, genetics, and familial status. This ordinance covers most housing related activities such as real estate sale, advertising, bank transactions, mortgages, rentals, and any similar activity which may deal with persons seeking housing. The Town of Campbellton has developed an ordinance which is available to residents and other appropriate persons regarding affordable and fair housing opportunities.
The Town of Campbellton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. The Town has a Fair Housing Ordinance and a Section 504 Policy that prohibits discrimination of qualified individuals based on his/her disability.
For assistance with Fair Housing, EEO, or Section 504 matters contact the Town Clerk or Council President, Danny Taylor, at 850-263-4535, or by e-mail at [email protected].

The Town of Campbellton is a Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity, and Handicap Responsive jurisdiction.
L5697
Date of Publication: 04/28/2022

City of Marianna Fair
Housing Notice
The local government of the City of Marianna is dedicated to Fair Housing principles. The Fair Housing Act protects all persons against housing discrimination. The City of Marianna officially adopted a Fair Housing Ordinance which prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, genetics, and familial status. This ordinance covers most housing related activities such as real estate sale, advertising, bank transactions, mortgages, rentals, and any similar activity which may deal with persons seeking housing.
The City of Marianna urges anyone with questions concerning Fair Housing, or anyone that feels they have been discriminated against, to contact the city. Complaints should be registered in writing and directed to Kay Dennis, Municipal Development Director, City of Marianna City Hall, 2895 Jefferson Street, Marianna, Florida 32446.
L5699
Date of Publication: 04/28/2022

Jackson County, Florida Fair Housing Notice
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners (JCBOCC) are dedicated to Fair Housing principles. The Fair Housing Act protects all persons against housing discrimination. The JCBOCC officially adopted a Fair Housing Ordinance which prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, genetics, and familial status. This ordinance covers most housing related activities such as real estate sale, advertising, bank transactions, mortgages, rentals, and any similar activity which may deal with persons seeking housing.
The JCBOCC urges anyone with questions concerning Fair Housing, or anyone that feels they have been discriminated against, to contact the Housing Grants Coordinator at (850) 482-9633.
L5698
Date of Publication: 04/28/2022

SECTION 00010
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PROJECT NAME: Town of Sneads Sewer Lift Station #4 Rehabilitation

Sealed bids, submitted in triplicate, will be received by the Town of Sneads, Florida, (Owner), until 1:00 p.m., local time (CT), Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the office of:
Lee Garner, City Manager
Sneads Town Hall
2028 Third Avenue
Sneads, Florida, 32460
for the construction of the following described Project:

Sewer lift station #4 rehabilitation, including new wetwell, duplex submersible pumps, valve box, piping and valves, emergency generator, electrical & controls, site grading, fencing, & demolition of existing facilities.

Bids will be opened and read aloud at Sneads Town Hall at 1:00 p.m., May 31, 2022.
Plans, specifications, and contract documents will be open to public inspection at the office listed above or may be obtained from:
David H. Melvin Consulting Engineers
Attn: William C. Nobles, P.E.
4428 Lafayette Street,
P.O. Box 840
Marianna, Florida 32447
(850) 482-3045
upon payment of $ 100.00 per set which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling. This payment will not be refunded. Electronic copies will be provided at no cost.
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting shall be held at the Sneads Town Hall, 2028 Third Avenue, Sneads, Florida, 32460, at 9:00 a.m. CT, Thursday, May 12, 2022.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable according to the Department of Treasury Circular 570.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.
Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Florida, and bonding and insurance requirements.
IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE FORM OF BID PROPOSAL.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE/FAIR HOUSING JURISDICTION
L5692
Date of Publication: 04/28/2022

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CDBG-DR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN OF GRAND RIDGE FOR A FFY 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY PROJECT DEO AGREEMENT #M0117
BID REQUEST 2022-M0117ENG
The Town of Grand Ridge hereby requests proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide engineering services for a Florida Community Development Block Grant-DR (CDBG-DR) project in the Disaster Recovery category.
This project will install 19 by-pass pumps/emergency electrical generators, and accessories. The project will also include associated acquisition of property or easements where needed to allow for the installation of concrete pads at the 18 sanitary sewer lift stations as well as one at the lift station at the WWTP to place the emergency generators on. The Rehabilitation of all 18 lift stations as well as some needed rehabilitation at the WWTP. Additionally, the installation of a SCADA telemetry system at each of the same 18 lift stations and at the WWTP is included in the project.
The Town has been awarded a Florida CDBG-DR DEO agreement #M0117 in the amount of $7,508,451.00, therefore, procurement, and contracting will follow CDBG regulations.
Contracts funded in whole or in part through other funding sources such as the Florida Rural Infrastructure Fund may be entered into from this solicitation.
Engineering Services for this project will include bidding, construction administration, and resident observation services.
Proposals will be accepted on an equal competitive basis. No bid or proposal will be accepted from individuals or firms placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime.

The evaluation criteria that will be utilized in the selection of the engineer are as follows:

  1. Knowledge of State and Federal Regulations governing the
  2. CDBG Program as well as other grant programs; 20 pts.
  3. Experience with CDBG Funded Projects; 20 pts.
  4. Experience with municipal engineering projects; 10 pts
  5. Management and Staffing; 10 pts.
  6. Approach to Task; 20 pts
  7. Ability to become Quickly Familiar with Local
    Conditions; 0 pts.
  8. References: All CDBG projects for last three (3)
    years for which you are responsible; 10 pts

In the event of a tie, if one of the businesses involved in the tie is minority or female owned, they shall be ranked above the other firm or firms involved in the tie. Engineering fees will be negotiated after ranking is completed utilizing the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act, Florida Statute 287.055.
Negotiation will begin with the firm ranked highest based upon the final rankings.
Respondents are required to submit one (1) original and three (3) copies in a sealed envelope marked “SEALED PROPOSAL FOR CDBG-DR ENGINEERING SERVICES”. Proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m. on May 12, 2022 at the Town of Grand Ridge Town Hall, Attention: Amanda Applewhite, Town Clerk, 2086 Porter Avenue, Grand Ridge, Florida 32442. Proposals will be publically opened on May 12, 2022 at 2:10 p.m. at the Grand Ridge Town Hall.
The Town of Grand Ridge reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposal process and to award the contract(s) in the best interest of the Town.
Engineering service contract(s) may be subject to grant/loan award and release of funds by the funding agency.
THE TOWN OF GRAND RIDGE SUPPORTS “EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT, FAIR HOUSING AND PROVIDING HANDICAP ACCESS”.
L5688 Dates of Publication: 04/28/2022, 05/05/2022

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
The public is hereby notified that the Board of County Commissioners of Jackson County, Florida, intends to hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of a proposed ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ADDING A NEW PROPERTY RIGHTS ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
In its Commission meeting room, 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, Florida, on May 10, 2022, at 9:15 AM Central Time, at which time and place any and all persons desiring to present any matter for or against said proposed ordinance may appear and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection by the public at the County Administrator’s Office, County Administration Building, 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, Florida.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Administrative Support at Jackson County Community Development no later than 3 days prior to the meeting. The Administrative Support may be contacted at 4979-B Healthy Way, Marianna, FL, 32446, (850) 482-9637, or (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
L5700
Date of Publication: 04/28/2022
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ITS INTENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE FOLLOWING AND OTHER BUSINESS:
Shyam Gokul Corp Convenience Store (2022102): A request for a General Development Order for construction of a 3,200 square feet convenience store and liquor store, as well as 22,785 square feet of impervious surface for a vehicular use area including sidewalks. The project will be located on the northwest corner of the intersection of CR 278 (Peacock Bridge Road) and SR 71 South in unincorporated Jackson County.
The Public hearing will be held on May 10, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. in the Board of County Commission Meeting Room of the Jackson County Administration Building at 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, Florida. The documents may be inspected at the Jackson County Community Development Department at 4979 Healthy Way, Suite B, Marianna, FL, 32446. Persons wishing to comment may do so in person at the public hearing or in writing to the Jackson County Community Development Department.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Administrative Support at Jackson County Community Development no later than 3 days prior to the meeting. The Administrative Support may be contacted at 4979-B Healthy Way, Marianna, FL, 32446, (850) 482-9637, or (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
L5701
Date of Publication: 04/28/2022

REQUEST FOR BIDS
April 14, 2022
The Town of Grand Ridge, Florida (the “Town”), seeks sealed bids from private businesses, individuals or non-profit organizations interested in leasing approximately 105 +/- acres out of 454.44 +/- acres of vacant land located in Jackson County, Florida at 1716 Hwy 69 and being identified as a portion of Parcel ID# 03-3N-08-0000-0030-0000 and commonly known as the Town of Grand Ridge, Florida wastewater spray field. The property includes approximately 105 +/- acres of land that is currently planted in grass and used as a hay field and shall remain cultivated during the term of any lease. The property also includes approximately 10 +/- acres that is utilized by the Town as a wastewater treatment plant and that portion of the property that constitutes the Town’s wastewater treatment plant shall be excluded from any lease. Additionally, the property also includes approximately 130 +/- acres of vacant/cutover timber and the balance of the property that is planted pines or other timberland which shall also be excluded from any lease.
The Town is seeking bids for an initial five-year lease agreement, which may be renewable for additional 5-year terms at the option of the Town. The proposed lease shall include the right to grow, harvest, cut, bail and haul away hay growing upon the property, plant crops upon any cleared lands not currently established for hay operations and graze livestock upon the property. All hunting rights will be excluded from any lease. In addition, the proposed lease shall require compliance by the bidder with all FDEP requirements/conditions pertaining to the property as well as additional requirements and conditions deemed advisable to protect the Town’s interest in its property and to maintain any operating permits required by FDEP or other applicable governing agencies pertaining to the use of such property. The lease shall require the bidder to maintain the pH and nitrogen levels of the soil within the allowable limits of the Town’s operating permits and shall require the planting of a cover crop by means of a no till drill during that portion of the year when grass becomes dormant. The Town will retain any and all rights to timber growing upon the property including the right to enter upon the property, and to re-plant timber, or cut and harvest any and all timber. The Town will maintain the perimeter fencing around the property during the term of the lease excluding any damage caused by tenant. Any installation of interior fencing and maintenance thereof shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder. Any equipment required for the operation of the property by the bidder shall be supplied by the bidder and all equipment owned by the Town shall remain solely with the Town and are specifically excluded from the proposed lease. All hunting rights shall be excluded from any lease. Proposed bidders shall be required to maintain general liability insurance during the term of the lease with minimum liability limits of $500,000 for each bodily injury, $500,000 per occurrence and $500,000 for property damage. Upon awarding of the bid, the successful bidder shall be required to execute a written lease upon terms deemed advisable to the Town in the Town’s sole and absolute discretion.
Interested bidders may pickup information pertaining to the FDEP requirements for operation of the property from the Town Clerk’s office located at 2086 Porter Avenue, Grand Ridge, Florida, during normal business hours.
Persons interested in submitting a bid must provide the following information:

  1. Name, physical address, mailing address, home telephone number and cellular phone number;
  2. Proposed total annual rent that the bidder is willing to pay for the lease rights.
    Failure to provide the above information will result in disqualification of your bid.
    For additional information or to submit a sealed bid, contact:
    Town Clerk, Post Office Drawer 180, Grand Ridge, Florida 32442
    850-592-4621
    All bids must be sealed in an envelope with “BID FOR SPRAYFIELD LEASE” on the front of the envelope, and received in the above mentioned office, or at the Grand Ridge Town Hall, Grand Ridge, Florida, no later than 2:00 P.M., Central Standard Time, on the 12th day of May, 2022. Bids will be reviewed by the Town Council at its regularly scheduled meeting on May 12, 2022, at 6:05 P. M., and ranked according to the highest bid for such lease rights. The Town will negotiate with the highest ranked bidder and if unable to negotiate a lease satisfactory to the Town and such highest ranked bidder, the Town reserves the right to negotiate with the next highest bidder. The top three ranked bidders will be notified of their ranking following the May 12, 2022 meeting.
    The Town of Grand Ridge reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, reserves the right to waive any defect or informality in any bid, and to award the bid to the firm who, in the Town Council’s sole opinion, submits the best bid.
    L5674
    Dates of Publication: 04/21/2022 04/28/2022, 05/05/2022

Pursuant to the notice requirements of Florida Statutes, 456.058, Jirayos Chintandilok, MD resigns from Chipola Surgical & Medical Specialties –Pulmonary, Internal Medicine & Sleep Studies, effective May 12, 2022. Patient medical records are available at the practice location of 4296 Fifth Avenue, Marianna, FL 32446. Primary care services will continue at this location.
L5668
Dates of Publication: 04/14/2022, 04/21/2022, 04/28/2022, 05/05/2022

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
CERTIFICATE NO. 2588 OF 2015
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: GREG POYTHRESS the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No.
2588 OF 2015
Parcel ID:
02-2N-11-0095-2760-0090
Name in which Assessed
ANDREA WARFIELD
ROCKY’S RENTALS, INC.
MICHAEL R. BAKST AS BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEE FOR
STEPHEN C HOYT
Lot 9, Block 276 of Compass Lake Hills Unit Six, according to the Plat there-of, as recorded in Plat Book A-4 Page 141 of the Public Records of Jackson County, Florida.
All of said property being in the County of Jackson, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at https://jackson.realtaxdeed.com, on the Third Tuesday, 05/17/2022 at 11:00 A.M. Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.
Dated this 8th day of April, 2022.
CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III
CLERK OF CIRCUIT & COUNTY COURTS JACKSON, FLORIDA
By: Brianna Seymour
Deputy Clerk
L5654
Dates of Publication: 04/14/2022, 04/21/2022, 04/28/2022, 05/05/2022

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
CERTIFICATE NO. 47 OF 2018
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: HUSSIEN ZAITOUNI the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, description of property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate No.
47 OF 2018
Parcel ID:
32-3N-07-0000-0050-0010
Name in which Assessed
KATHRYN E MORRIS
Begin at the Southwest Corner of Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 7 West. Thence run South 89 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds East, 193.27 feet to the Point of Beginning of tract herein described; Thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 30 seconds West, 919.15 feet; Thence South 42 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds East, 697.50 feet; Thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 30 seconds East, 413.15 feet to the South Section line; Thence along the South line of Section 32, run North 89 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West, 471.20 feet to the Point of Beginning. Being in the Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 7 West, Jackson County, Florida and containing 7.2 acres, less right-of-way according to Book 142, Page 30.
All of said property being in the County of Jackson, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder at https://jackson.realtaxdeed.com, on the Third Tuesday, 05/17/2022 at 11:00 A.M. Central Time or any subsequently scheduled sale date.
Dated this 11th day of April, 2022.
CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III
CLERK OF CIRCUIT & COUNTY COURTS JACKSON, FLORIDA
By: Brianna Seymour
Deputy Clerk
L5655
Dates of Publication: 04/14/2022, 04/21/2022, 04/28/2022, 05/05/2022

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CDBG-DR GRANT ADMINISTRATION
TOWN OF GRAND RIDGE FOR DEO AGREEMENT #M0117
BID REQUEST 2022-M0117AD
The Town of Grand Ridge hereby request proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide Administration services for a Florida Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) in the Disaster Recovery category. The Town has been awarded CDBG-DR DEO Agreement No. M0117 in the amount of $7,508,451.00 for the FFY 2022 funding cycle; therefore, procurement and contracting will follow CDBG regulations.
Administration services will include complete management and reporting for the project with separate tracking for each funding source. A scope of work outlining the tasks to be performed and a proposed cost must be included in the proposal.
The evaluation criteria that will be utilized in the selection of a grant administrator are as follows:

  1. The staff’s number of years of experience with administering
    projects through the State of Florida Community Development
    Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. 20 pts.
  2. The number of years of experience of the firm’s management
    group with the State of Florida Community Development
    Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. 20 pts.
  3. Proposed approach to administration of the grant (requires
    an outline of the proposed tasks to be performed). 20 pts.
  4. Number of favorable client reference letters dated 2011 or
    later provided from other communities. Please note, only
    one (1) letter per community will be accepted. 20 pts.
  5. The quality of the response from the client references
    provided from other communities. 15 pts.
  6. Fee or proposed fee basis. 5 pts.
    In the event of a tie, if one of the businesses involved in the tie is minority or female owned, they shall be ranked above the other firm or firms involved in the tie.
    Proposals for CDBG-DR Administration Services should include a fee for the services and an explanation or a basis for the fees proposed. Fees shall be lump sum for CDBG-DR services.
    Respondents are required to submit one (1) original and three (3) copies in a sealed envelope marked “SEALED PROPOSAL FOR CDBG-DR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES”. Proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Town of Grand Ridge Town Hall, Attention: Amanda Applewhite, Town Clerk, Town of Grand Ridge, 2086 Porter Avenue, Grand Ridge, Florida 32442. Proposals will be publicly opened on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 2:10 p.m. at the Town of Grand Ridge Town Hall. You may contact Town Hall at 850-592-4621 for additional information.
    The Town of Grand Ridge reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposal process, and to award the contract(s) in the best interest of the Town.
    Administration service contract(s) may be subject to grant/loan award and release of funds by the funding agency.
    THE TOWN OF GRAND RIDGE SUPPORTS “EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT, FAIR HOUSING, AND PROVIDING HANDICAP ACCESS”.
    L5687 Dates of Publication: 04/28/2022, 05/05/2022

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 2017 CA 90
KATHLEEN J. REEVES,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JOHN P. BUCKLEY and
CECILIA L. BUCKLEY,
Defendants.
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RE-NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court on November 19, 2021, in Civil Case Number 2017 CA 90 in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Jackson County, Florida wherein KATHLEEN J. REEVES is the Plaintiff and JOHN P. BUCKLEY and CECILIA L. BUCKLEY, are Defendants, CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III, CLERK OF COURT AND COMPTROLLER FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on June 9, 2022, AT 11:00 A.M. AT THE FRONT LOBBY OF THE JACKSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 4445 LAFAYETTE STREET, MARIANNA, FL 32447, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, the following described property as set forth in Final Judgment of Foreclosure, to wit:
See Exhibit A attached hereto.
Exhibit “A”
Commencing at the Southeast corner of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 17, Township 4 North, Range 7 West, Jackson County, Florida; thence run N89°56’ W, along the half section line 420.0 feet; thence N0°24’E, 1,144.3 feet to a point on the South boundary of lands of U.S. Government (Jim Woodruff Reservoir Area) for the Point of Beginning of tract herein conveyed; from said point of beginning run S64°35’E, along the South boundary of lands of U.S. Government, 55.2 feet; thence S0°24’W, 50.0 feet, thence due West 100.0 feet, thence N0°24’E, 74.6 feet; thence N89°56’E, along the South boundary of said government lands 48.0 feet; thence continue along the South boundary of the lands of U.S. Government S64°35’E, 2.1 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Said lands lying and being in the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 17, Township 4 North, Range 7 West, Jackson County, Florida.
Also:
Commence at the Southeast corner of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 17, Township 4 North, Range 7 West, Jackson County, Florida, thence N89°56’W, along the half section line, 420.0 feet, thence N0°24’E, 1,144.3 feet to a point near Hub 6 on the South boundary of lands of U.S. Government (Jim Woodruff Reservoir Area), thence run S64°35’E, along the South boundary of lands of U.S. Government, 55.2 feet, thence S0°24’W, 50.0 feet to the Southeast corner of property described in Official Records Book 149, Page 828 and the Point of Beginning, thence continue S0°24’W, 155.2 feet to a point on the North right of way of a county road, thence N80°06’W, along said right of way, 101.4 feet, thence N0°24’E, 137.55 feet, to the Southwest corner of property described in Official Records Book 149, Page 828, thence East 100.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Said lands being a part of property deeded to W.F. Ditty and Malvie Ditty, his wife, as recorded in Deed Book 584, Page 13 and Deed Book 594, Page 47 both of the Public Records of Jackson 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 NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 ADA NOTICE
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 ADA Coordinator by mail at P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 747 5338 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days. If you are hearing impaired, please call 711 or email [email protected].
DATED this 20th day of April 2022.
CLAYTON O. ROOKS, III
Clerk of Court
By Tiffany Clark
Deputy Clerk
L5689
Dates of Publication: 04/28/2022, 05/05/2022

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
IN JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 22-92-PR
IN RE: Estate of EDDIE M. GRIGGS, deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Administration of the estate of EDDIE M. GRIGGS, deceased, whose date of death was February 22, 2022, and whose social security number is XXX-XX-5110, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the mailing address of which is P.O. Drawer 510, Marianna, FL 32447. The estate is testate and the date of the decedent’s Will is October 29, 2021. The name and address of the personal representative and personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
Any interested person on whom a copy of the notice of administration is served must object to the validity of the will (or any codicil), qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of the court, by filing a petition or other pleading requesting relief in accordance with the Florida Probate Rules, WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THE NOTICE ON THE OBJECTING PERSON, OR THOSE OBJECTIONS ARE FOREVER BARRED.
Any person entitled to exempt property is required to file a petition for determination of exempt property WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW OR THE RIGHT TO EXEMPT PROPERTY IS DEEMED WAIVED. Any person entitled to elective share is required to file an election to take elective share WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW.
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 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 April 28, 2022.
Personal Representative:
James F. Goodwin
4922 Redwood Drive
Marianna, FL 32446
Attorney for Personal Representative:
JOHN Y. ROBERTS
ROBERTS, ROBERTS & ROBERTS
2879 MADISON STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 1544
MARIANNA, FLORIDA 32447
(850) 526-3865
FLORIDA BAR NO. 0496871
[email protected]
L5691
Dates of Publication: 04/28/2022, 05/05/2022

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
IN JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 22-CP-119

IN RE: Estate of OLIN DWAN DUDLEY, deceased.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Administration of the estate of OLIN DWAN DUDLEY, deceased, whose date of death was February 4, 2022, and whose social security number is XXX-XX-1093, is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the mailing address of which is P.O. Drawer 510, Marianna, FL 32447. The estate is intestate. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
Any interested person on whom a copy of the notice of administration is served must object to the validity of the will (or any codicil), qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of the court, by filing a petition or other pleading requesting relief in accordance with the Florida Probate Rules, WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THE NOTICE ON THE OBJECTING PERSON, OR THOSE OBJECTIONS ARE FOREVER BARRED.
Any person entitled to exempt property is required to file a petition for determination of exempt property WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW OR THE RIGHT TO EXEMPT PROPERTY IS DEEMED WAIVED. Any person entitled to elective share is required to file an election to take elective share WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW.
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 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 April 28, 2022.
Personal Representative:
Ricky Dudley
3980 Wintergreen Road
Greenwood, FL 32443
Attorney for Personal Representative:
JOHN Y. ROBERTS
ROBERTS, ROBERTS & ROBERTS
2879 MADISON STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 1544
MARIANNA, FLORIDA 32447
(850) 526-3865
FLORIDA BAR NO. 0496871
[email protected]
L5690
Dates of Publication: 04/28/2022, 05/05/2022

INVITATION TO BID
Bids will be received by the Chipola College, Marianna Florida, until 2:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, May 19, 2022 in the Board Meeting Room of the Public Service Facility at Chipola College, at which time and place all bids received will be officially opened and read aloud for furnishing all labor and materials for the construction of:
RENOVATIONS
BUILDINGS B, C, E, SC
CHIPOLA COLLEGE
MARIANNA, FLORIDA
All work shall be done according to plans and specifications prepared by Donofro Architects, 2910 Caledonia Street, Marianna, Florida 32446. Plans are on file and open to inspection in the office of the Architect, 2910 Caledonia Street, Marianna, Florida.
Drawings and specifications may be viewed at the office of the Architect at 2910 Caledonia Street, Marianna, Florida 32446. Drawings, specifications, and addendums may also be viewed thru drop box link upon request to [email protected]
Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a cashier’s check, made payable to the Chipola College, Marianna, Florida in the sum of 5% of the base bid as a guarantee and with an agreement that the bidder will not revoke or cancel his bid or withdraw from the competition for a period of thirty (30) days after the opening of bids, and that in the event the contract is awarded to the bidder, he will within ten (10) consecutive days after it is submitted, enter into written contract with the Chipola College, Marianna, Florida in accordance with the accepted bid. The cost of the bond will be included as part of the bidder’s base-bid proposal.
The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid, and to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid and any combination of alternates or separate bid prices that, in their judgement, will be to the best interest of Chipola College, Marianna, Florida.
NOTE: There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. at the Board Meeting Room of the Public Service Facility, located at 3094 Indian Circle, Chipola College, Marianna, Florida 32446
Chipola College,
Marianna, Florida
BY: /s/ Dr. Sarah Clemmons, President
Chipola College
Marianna, Florida
L5696
Dates of Publication: 04/28/2022, 05/05/2022, 05/12/2022

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