Legals 6-27-25

Posted on June 26, 2025

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-43-CP
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: The Estate of
HARRIETTE DAVIS RADER, Deceased.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ENTITLED ESTATE AND ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the administration of the estate of HARRIETTE DAVIS RADER, deceased, is pending in the Circuit Court in and for Taylor County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is the Taylor County Courthouse, 108 N. Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All persons having claims or demands against the estate are required, WITHIN THREE CALENDAR MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE to file with the clerk of the above styled court a written statement of any claim or demand they may have. Each claim must be in writing and must indicate the basis for the claim, the name and address of the creditor or his agent or attorney, and the amount claimed. If the claim it not yet due, the date when it will become due shall be stated. If the claim is contingent or unliquidated, the nature of the uncertainty shall be stated. If the claim is secured, the security shall be described. The claimant shall deliver sufficient copes of the claim to the clerk to enable the clerk to mail one (1) copy to the personal representative.
All persons interested in the estate to whom a copy of this Notice of Administration has been mailed are required, WITHIN THREE CALENDAR MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE to file any objections they may have that challenges the validity of the qualifications of the personal representative, or the venue or jurisdiction of the Court.
ALL CLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL FOREVER BE BARRED.
Date of the first publication of this Notice of Administration: THE HARDEE LAW FIRM, PL
/s/ Cary A. Hardee, III
/s/ Michelle R.Kriz
Michelle R. Kriz Personal Representative
Cary A. Hardee, III
Post Office Drawer 450
Madison, Florida 32341
Telephone (850) 973-4007
Facsimile (850) 973-8495
Florida Bar Number 176760
Primary Email Address:
bohardee@gmail.com
Secondary Email Address: hardeelawfirm2@gmail.com
Attorney for the Personal Representative

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No: 25-017CA
Division: Civil
KEVEN DIX and KAITLYN DIX, Plaintiffs, vs.
UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNESS, LEINORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST H.B. PEMBERTON, deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST CLETOUS DALE PEMBERTON, deceased; and UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDIORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST H.B. PEMBERTON, JR., deceased
Defendants
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST H.B. PEMBERTON, deceased; UKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST CLETOUS DALE PEMBERTON, deceased; and UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST H.B. PEMBERTON, JR., deceased, and to all parties claiming interest by, through, under or against Defendants, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herin described.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that you have been designated as defendant in a legal proceeding filed against you for quieting title based upon a tax deed of sale to Plaintiff. The action involves real property in Taylor County, Florida, more fully described as follows:
LEG 0001.15 ACRES – STEINHATCHEE SUB – LOTS 6 7 8 9 10 BLK 95 – SUBJ TO LIFE ESTATE IN OR 615-251 – OR 615-249 SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 09 RANGE 09
The action was instituted in the Third Judicial Circuit Court, Taylor County, Florida, and is styled KEVIN DIX and KAITLYN DIX vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST H.B. PEMBERTON, deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST CLETOUS DALE PEMBERTON, deceased; and UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST H.B. PEMBERTON, JR., deceased.
You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on Tyler E. Gustafson, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 460 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080, on or before 30 days from the date of the last publication of this notice, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Tyler E. Gustafson or immediately after service; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
The court has authority in this suit to enter a judgment or decree in the Plaintiffs’ interest which will be binding upon you.
DATED: April 1, 2025
Gary Knowles
Clerk of the Third Judicial Circuit Court Taylor County, Florida
By Kathryn Lago
Deputy Clerk

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting proposals for COUNTY WIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE.
Qualified firms or individuals desiring to provide the requested services must submit their proposal in an envelope or similar package marked “Sealed proposals for COUNTY WIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA” to the Clerk of Court, 1st Floor Courthouse, 108 North Jefferson Street, Suite 102, Perry, Florida 32347, to arrive no later than 4:00 P.M., local time, on August 1st 2025.
All proposals MUST have name and mailing address clearly shown on the outside of the envelope or package when submitted. Proposals will be opened and respondents announced at 6:05 P.M. , local time, or as soon thereafter as practical, on TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025, at the Taylor County Administrative Complex, 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347.
Proposal information MUST be obtained from the Clerk of Court, located at 1st Floor Courthouse, 108 North Jefferson Street, Suite 102, Perry, Florida 32347, (850) 838-3506, OR from the Taylor County Board of County Commissioners website at www.taylorcountygov.com .
There is a MANDATORY pre-proposal conference, on July 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Taylor County Administrative Complex, 201 E. Green Street, Perry, FL 32347.
The County reserves the right, in its’ sole absolute discretion, to reject any or all proposals, to cancel or withdraw this proposal at any time or waive any irregularities in the proposal process. The County reserves the right to award any contract(s) to the proposer/respondent which it deems to offer the best overall service; therefore, the County is not bound to award any contract(s) based on the quoted price. The County, in its sole and absolute discretion, also reserves the right to waive minor defects in the process and to accept the proposal deemed to be in the County’s best interest. The County, in its sole and absolute discretion, also reserves the right to assign a local business preference in the amount of five percent (5%) of the proposal price. No faxed proposals will be accepted.
For additional information and a proposal package contact: LaWanda Pemberton,
County Administrator
201 E. Green Street Perry, FL 32348 (850)838-3500, Ext. 6 lpemberton@taylorcountygov.com
Proposal packages may also be obtained from www.taylorcountygov.com

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting proposals for PROPERTY, CASUALTY AND WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE. Qualified firms or individuals desiring to provide the requested services must submit their proposal package in an envelope or similar package marked: Sealed proposals for “PROPERTY, CASUALTY AND WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE” to the Clerk of Court, 1st Floor Courthouse, 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347 to arrive no later than 4:00 p.m., local time, on August 1, 2025. All proposals MUST have name and mailing address clearly shown on the outside of the envelope or package when submitted. Proposals will be opened and respondents announced at 6:00 p.m. local time, or as soon thereafter as practical, on August 4, 2025, at the Taylor County Administrative Complex, 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347.
The County reserves the right, in its sole absolute discretion, to reject any or all proposals, to cancel or withdraw this proposal at any time or waive any irregularities in the proposal process. The County reserves the right to award any contract(s) to the proposer/respondent which it deems to offer the best overall service, therefore, the County is not bound to award any contract(s) based on the quoted price. The County, in its sole and absolute discretion, also reserves the right to waive minor defects in the process and to accept the proposal deemed to be in the County’s best interest. The County, in its sole and absolute discretion, also reserves the right to assign a local business preference in the amount of five percent (5%) of the proposal price. NO FAXED PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
MW/SBE and Veteran owned businesses are encouraged to submit a proposal if qualified. Taylor County is an AA/EOE employer and requires all contractors and subcontractors to comply with Executive Order 11246.
For additional information and a proposal package contact:
LaWanda Pemberton
201 E. Green Street
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 838-3500 ext. 6
lpemberton@taylorcountygov.com
Proposal packages may also be obtained from www.taylorcountygov.com
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Taylor County, Florida.