Legals – May 5, 2022

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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

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

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

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

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 D&W Handiman Service: Located at 2301 Downhome Road: Jackson County in the City of Grand Ridge: Florida, 32442, 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.
L5707
Date of Publication: 05/05/2022

INVITATION TO BID
The Town of Malone is looking to purchase for our Fire Department a One (1) Ton, 4 Wheel Drive, Single Cab or Extended Cab, Two Door, Utility Body or Flatbed Truck.
To receive further information please contact Malone Town Hall at (850) 569-2308 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and closed for lunch from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Town of Malone reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all of the bids or portions of the bids. Mail bids or deliver to Malone Town Hall at 5182 9th Avenue, Malone, Florida 32445. You can also email your did to [email protected]. All bids must be received no later than May 19, 2022 by 4:00 p.m.
TOWN OF MALONE
L5706
Dates of Publication: 05/05/2022, 05/12/2022

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No: 2022-45 PR
In Re: Estate of:
CARSON DEWAYNE DILMORE, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of Carson Dewayne Dilmore, whose date of death was December 17, 2021, File Number 2022-45 PR is pending in the Circuit Court for Jackson County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is c/o Clayton O. Rooks III, Clerk of Court, Attention: Probate Division, Post Office Box 510, Marianna, Florida 32447. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorneys 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 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 THREE (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 May 5, 2022.
Attorneys for Personal Representative:
FUQUA & MILTON, P.A.
By: s/ H. Matthew Fuqua
H. MATTHEW FUQUA
Florida Bar No. 0451101
[email protected]
A. CLAY MILTON
Florida Bar No. 013185
[email protected]
4450 Lafayette Street (32446)
Post Office Box 1508
Marianna, Florida 32447
Telephone: (850) 526-2263
Personal Representative:
s/ Linda Dianne Dilmore
LINDA DIANNE DILMORE
2321 Dilmore Road
Cottondale, Florida 32431
L5704
Dates of Publication: 05/05/2022, 05/12/2022

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

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PROJECT NAME: Town of Jay/City of Marianna Gas Main Expansion Projects
Sealed bids will be received by Florida Gas Utility on May 24, 2022 until 12:00pm EST. All submissions shall be marked and addressed:
Joint Request for Bids: Town of Jay/City of Marianna Gas Main Expansion Projects. Florida Gas Utility Attn: Katie Hall 4619 NW 53rd Ave. Gainesville, Florida 32653 for construction of the following Project:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Description of Work includes two (2) different gas main expansion projects. The Town of Jay’s Gas Main Expansion Project (Jay Project) consists of the construction and installation of approximately 16,600 feet of 4” MDPE SDR 11 pipe and associated appurtenances per the detailed construction drawings provided. The City of Marianna’s Gas Main Expansion Project (Marianna Project) consists of the construction and installation of approximately 57,500 feet of 4” HDPE SDR 11 pipe and associated appurtenances per the detailed construction drawings provided. Bidders may bid on each project individually and/or as one project.
Plans, specifications, and contract documents will be open to public inspection at the office listed above or may be obtained digitally from Florida Gas Utility by contacting Katie Hall at [email protected] or 352-334-0779 on or after May 6, 2022.

Florida Gas Utility plans to open bids and publicly read aloud on May 24, 2022 at 12:00pm EST or soon thereafter, at Florida Gas Utility’s office, 4619 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653.
Florida Gas Utility reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.
Attention: Bidding contractors must be qualified gas contractors. Florida Gas Utility reserves the right to request applicable Operator Qualifications prior to awarding the bid.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE/FAIR HOUSING JURISDICTION
L5708
Dates of Publication: 05/05/2022, 05/12/2022

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 2022-CA-27
JERRY A. WYRICK, SR. &
EDWARD DANIEL WYRICK,
Plaintiffs.
v.
AMERICAN OUTDOOR PROPERTIES,
a Florida Profit Corporation,
and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, assignees, receivers, and any other unknown persons or entities claiming by or through
American Outdoor Properties,
Defendants.
______________/
NOTICE OF ACTION
(Formal Notice By Publication)
TO: AMERICAN OUTDOOR PROPERTIES, a Florida Profit Corporation, and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, assignees, receivers, and any other unknown persons or entities claiming by or through American Outdoor Properties.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following real property in Jackson County, Florida:
A parcel of land beginning at the NE corner of the SW 1/4 of section 35, running South 220 yards; thence West 220 yards; thence North 220 yards; thence East 220 yards, to the Point of Beginning, in Township 7 North, of Range 13 West containing ten acres more or less.

Parcel ID Number 35-7N-13-0000-0740-0000
has been filed in the above-captioned court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Plaintiffs’ attorney, whose name and address are:
Jackson Summers, Esq.
P.O. Box 56
Bristol, Florida 32321
on or before thirty (30) days from the date of the first publication of this Notice of Action, 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.
Dated: April 6, 2022.
Clayton O. Rooks, III
Clerk of the Court
By Tiffany Clark
Deputy Clerk
L5705
Dates of Publication: 05/05/2022, 05/12/2022, 05/19/2022, 05/26/82022

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 May 17, 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 May 17, 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”.
    L5702 Dates of Publication: 05/05/2022, 05/12/2022

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 CDBG Program as well as other grant
    programs; 20 pts.
  2. Experience with CDBG Funded Projects; 20 pts.
  3. Experience with municipal engineering projects; 10 pts.
  4. Management and Staffing; 10 pts.
  5. Approach to Task; 20 pts.
  6. Ability to become Quickly Familiar with
    Local Conditions; 10 pts.
  7. 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 17, 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 17, 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”.
L5703 Dates of Publication: 05/05/2022, 05/12/2022

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