Legals 9-10-25
Posted on September 10, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS
BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY
As required by Chapter 189, Florida Statutes, notice is being given that the Board of Directors (Board) of the Big Bend Water Authority (Authority) will hold its regular meetings for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 at the Authority office, 1313 1st Avenue SE, Steinhatchee, Florida, at 5:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, as follows:
October 2, 2025
November 6, 2025
December 4, 2025
January 8, 2026
February 5, 2026
March 5, 2026
April 2, 2026
May 7, 2026
June 4, 2026
July 9, 2026
August 6, 2026
September 3, 2026
The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with Florida law. A copy of a meeting agenda may be obtained at the meeting or, prior to a meeting, by contacting Laura Valentine at 352-498-3576 or by visiting the Authority office at 1313 1st Avenue SE, Steinhatchee, Florida. A meeting, or any agenda item considered at a meeting, may be continued to a date and time certain to be announced at the meeting and noticed. This notice may be subject to change.
Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in an Authority meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact Laura Valentine at 352-498-3576 at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8770 for aid in contacting the Authority office at least two (2) days prior to the date of the meeting.
If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at a meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made that includes the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.
BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY
PUBLIC NOTICE
Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR)
The Big Bend Water Authority is seeking public input into a proposed water and sewer program. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that the State of Florida would receive funding for the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program to support long-term resiliency and mitigation efforts following Hurricane Helene. The Florida Department of Commerce (Florida Commerce) is the governor-designated state authority responsible for administering these funds. The State of Florida has allocated $ 400 million for its Infrastructure Repair Program. Funds are able to be used in a wide range of activities related to disaster relief and mitigation of risk associated with such activities. Eligible mitigation activities include restoration or improvements of infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene, such as water and sewer facilities and repairs to water and sewer lines and systems. Examples of projects include:
- Replacement of broken water and wastewater pipelines
- Lift station repairs – permanent generators and bypass pumps
- Potable water system repairs or restoration
- Wastewater treatment plant repairs
It is estimated the amount of the project will be approximately $5 million. The Big Bend Water Authority does not anticipate that anyone will be displaced because of the CDBG-DR funded activities proposed above. If a person is displaced as a result of the planned activities, the Big Bend Water Authority will assist them within the requirements of the grant.
This public notice and comment period is being conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure accessibility to all. There will be a 10-day public comment period. Comments must be made by September 22, 2025. Comments will be accepted online and in writing. Online comments can be emailed to: bigbendwaterauthority@gmail.com and written comments can be mailed to Big Bend Water Authority CDBG-DR, PO Box 670, 1313 1st Ave. SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359. Any questions regarding the CDBG-DR program please contact Mike Murphy, Grants Administrator, (850) 545-9246.
Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this public notification is asked to reach out to Mark Reblin, General Manager, (352) 498-3576. If you are hearing, speech impaired, or need other accommodations, or any non-English speaking person wishing to receive information on this public notice, you can contact Mike Murphy, Grants Administrator at mpmurphy1050@gmail.com.
Complaints or Concerns
Complaints or any suspected fraud, waste, and abuse related to CDBG-DR-funded activities may be submitted via email to bigbendwaterauthority@gmail.com or via mail to Mark Reblin, General Manager, Big Bend Water Authority, PO Box 670, 1313 1st Ave. SE, Steinhatchee, FL 32359. Written complaints from the public will receive a meaningful review and a written reply within fifteen (15) working days from receipt of the complaint.
Notice of Intention to Register Fictitious Name
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, pursuant to the fictitious name statute, Chapter 20953 or Section 865.09, Florida of State, Corporation Division, Tallahassee, Florida, upon receipt of proof of publications of this notice the fictitious name, to-wit: Steinhatchee Family Medical Center,
under which I/We will engage in business. i/we expect to engage in business in Perry, Florida and our address is: 1209 First Ave., Steinhatchee, FL 32359. The extent of ownership is: Doctor’s Memorial Hospital, Inc. 100%
NOTICE (PURSUANT TO FLORIDA
STATUTE 125.66)
Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Taylor County, Florida will hold a public hearing on the passage of the proposed Ordinance which amends Ordinance No. 2020-05 to provide that Section 4 of said Ordinance be amended, the public hearing shall be held at the Board of County Commission Meeting Room, Taylor County Courthouse Annex, Old Post Office Building in Perry, Florida, at the regular board meeting on October 6, 2025, at 6:10 p.m. The title of the proposed ordinance is:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 212.055(3) FLORIDA STATUTES TITLED SMALL COUNTY SURTAX WHICH AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 2020-05 TO PROVIDE THAT SECTION 4 USE OF FUNDS OF SAID ORDINANCE IS AMENDED TO READ “THE PROCEEDS OF THE SURTAX LEVIED AND ANY INTEREST ACCRUED THERETO SHALL BE USED (1) FUNDING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OPERATIONAL EXPENSES OF THE COUNTY, AND COUNTY OPERATIONAL EXPENSES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office at the Taylor County Courthouse, Perry, Taylor County, Florida.
All members of the public are welcome to attend. Notice is further hereby given, pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105, that any person or persons deciding to appeal any matter considered at this public hearing will need a record of the hearing and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
DATED this 4th day of September 2025, by GARY KNOWLES, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Taylor County, Florida.
NOTICE
The 2025 Value Adjustment Board (VAB) of Taylor County, Florida, will hold its’ Organizational Meeting, as required by Section 194.011, Florida Statutes, on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, at 5:30 P.M., (OCTOBER 2, 2025 at 5:30 P.M.- ALTERNATE DATE) in the County Commission Meeting Room of the Taylor County Administrative Building, Old Post Office Complex, 201 E. Green Street, Perry, Florida, 32347.
The purpose of this Organizational Meeting is to make available to VAB members and the public, the “Uniform Policies & Procedures” Chap. 12.D-9 and 12.D-10 F.A.C., as prepared and approved by the Department of Revenue (DOR), to be used by the Taylor County VAB in 2025; to ratify the current VAB Attorney contract; to consider renewal of VAB Attorney contract; to confirm the appointed members of the VAB; to determine if additional Procedures are required locally; adopt fees for filing petitions to VAB; receive the tentative schedule for VAB Petition Hearings; to discuss legislative issues/changes with regards to the VAB.
A copy of the proposed “Uniform Rules of Procedure” Chap. 12.D-9 and 12.D-10 F.A.C. can be inspected in the Office of the Clerk of Court, who serves as the Clerk to the Taylor County VAB, any time Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The Rules are also posted on the Clerk’s website at www.taylorclerk.com.
The annual meeting of the Taylor County VAB to hear petitions filed, will be advertised and held at a future date.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, that any persons deciding to appeal any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the meeting and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
All interested persons should be governed by this Taylor County VAB Organizational Meeting notice.
TAYLOR COUNTY VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
BY: Gary Knowles Clerk to the VAB
IN THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No. 25-174CA
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs.
MICAH ANDREW MCKENZIE; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MICAH ANDREW MCKENZIE; JESSIKA NICOLE WEEKS; MAKAYLA MANNING; JACOB MANNING; and UNKNOWN TENANT, Defendant.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: MICAH ANDREW MCKENZIE and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MICAH ANDREW MCKENZIE last known address, 3361 GE Hathcock Ln, Perry, FL 32348
Notice is hereby given to MICAH ANDREW MCKENZIE and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MICAH ANDREW MCKENZIE that an action of foreclosure on the following property in Taylor County, Florida:
COMMENCE AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 8 EAST AND RUN WEST, ALONG THE FORTY LINE, 551.416 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE WEST, ALONG THE FORTY LINE, 110.285 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 209.994 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST 110.285 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 209.995 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 0.53 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
SUBJECT TO 20 FOOT ROAD EASEMENT ON THE NORTH SIDE.
SAID ROAD EASEMENT IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE SE CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH RANGE 8 EAST AND RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE FORTY LINE, 210 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST 1213.135 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 20 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST, 1213.135 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 20 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TOGETHER WITH A 2021 LIVE OAK 76X32 MODEL MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL NOS.: LOHGA30072146A AND LOHGA30072146B.
has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Leslie S. White, Esquire, the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is, 420 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 700, P.O. Box 2346, Orlando, Florida 32802-2346 on or before October 6, 2025.
30 days from the first date of publication and file the original with the clerk of the court either before service on the Plaintiffs’ attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
DATED ON September 4, 2025.
Gary Knowles
County Clerk of Circuit Court
By: Kathryn Lago
Deputy Clerk
Notice of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 25-037
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IDE Technologies, Inc., the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate, for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of the property and the names in which the property was assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number 1020
Year of Issuance 2023
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R08421-505
Described as: LEG 0000.43 ACRES – COM NE COR NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 RUN S89D 59M 47SW ALG LINE 83.43 FT FTO POB THN CONT S89D 59M 47SW 166.61 FT THN S22D 25M 06SW 146.04 FT TO N RW LINE THN N89D 59M 47SE 26.46 FT TO PC THN SELY ALG CRV 65.51 FT THN N44D 54M 30SE 206.03 FT TO POB – OR 462-463 SECTION 06 TOWNSHIP 05 RANGE 08
Name in which assessed: Verona Wilkinson.
Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder in the Courtroom on the 2nd floor in the Taylor County, FL Courthouse on the 13th day of October 2025 at 11 o’clock a.m.
** To participate in the bidding, you must be prepared to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 CASH deposit immediately following the sale of each parcel in which you are the highest bidder. **
Dated this 5th day of September 2025
Signature: Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida
Notice of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 25-038
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IDE Technologies, Inc., the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate, for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of the property and the names in which the property was assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number 236
Year of Issuance 2020
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R02379-100
Described as: LEG 0000.50 ACRES – COM SW COR OF NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 RUN – N 40 FT TO N RW SR 359 TH E ALG RW – 1021.7 FT TO POB TH N 291.5 FT E – 74.71 FT S 291.5 FT TO N RW SR 359 – TH W 74.71 FT TO POB – OR 211-533 – INC D OR 455-900 SECTION 11 TOWNSHIP 04 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Douglas K. Tuten, Jr. c/o W. M. Lundy, Jr.
Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder in the Courtroom on the 2nd floor in the Taylor County, FL Courthouse on the 13th day of October 2025 at 11 o’clock a.m.
** To participate in the bidding, you must be prepared to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 CASH deposit immediately following the sale of each parcel in which you are the highest bidder. **
Dated this 5th day of September 2025
Signature: Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida
Notice of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 25-039
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IDE Technologies, Inc., the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate, for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of the property and the names in which the property was assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number 818
Year of Issuance 2023
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R06578-115
Described as: LEG 0001.03 ACRES – LEISURE RETREATS – LOT 115 BLK K – OR 553-969 SECTION 10 TOWNSHIP 07 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Cynthia A. Vadnais.
Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder in the Courtroom on the 2nd floor in the Taylor County, FL Courthouse on the 13th day of October 2025 at 11 o’clock a.m.
** To participate in the bidding, you must be prepared to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 CASH deposit immediately following the sale of each parcel in which you are the highest bidder. **
Dated this 5th day of September 2025
Signature: Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida
Notice of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 25-040
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IDE Technologies, Inc., the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate, for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of the property and the names in which the property was assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number 1181
Year of Issuance 2023
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R09752-050
Described as: LEG 0000.11 ACRES – STEINHATCHEE SUB – THE S 50 FT OF LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 42 – OR 828-460 OR 333-35 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 09 RANGE 09
Name in which assessed: Ralph T. & Catheryn S. Stengel.
Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder in the Courtroom on the 2nd floor in the Taylor County, FL Courthouse on the 13th day of October 2025 at 11 o’clock a.m.
** To participate in the bidding, you must be prepared to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 CASH deposit immediately following the sale of each parcel in which you are the highest bidder. **
Dated this 5th day of September 2025
Signature: Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida
Notice of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 25-041
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IDE Technologies, Inc., the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate, for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of the property and the names in which the property was assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number 384
Year of Issuance 2021
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R04201-000
Described as: LEG 0000.23 ACRES – WEST BROOKLYN SUB – LOT 3 BLK 55 – ALSO: COM NE COR LOT 3 BLK 55 RUN – S 65D 25M 13S W 109.44 FT N 00D 36M – 16S W 87.55 FT TO N RW RR TH ALG RR – N 65D 25M 13S E 4.87 FT TO S RW – MALLOY ST TH ALG RW N 89D 28M 26S E – 95.55 FT TH S 00D 36M 16S E 44.93 – FT TO POB – OR 600-488 219-799 – SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 04 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Fredrick Colson.
Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder in the Courtroom on the 2nd floor in the Taylor County, FL Courthouse on the 13th day of October 2025 at 11 o’clock a.m.
** To participate in the bidding, you must be prepared to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 CASH deposit immediately following the sale of each parcel in which you are the highest bidder. **
Dated this 5th day of September 2025
Signature: Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida
Notice of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 25-042
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IDE Technologies, Inc., the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate, for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of the property and the names in which the property was assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number 619
Year of Issuance 2020
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R05137-000
Described as: LEG 0000.24 ACRES – SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS – LOT 11 BLK D – SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 04 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Jack J. Fennell Estate & Geneva W. Fennell.
Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder in the Courtroom on the 2nd floor in the Taylor County, FL Courthouse on the 13th day of October 2025 at 11 o’clock a.m.
** To participate in the bidding, you must be prepared to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 CASH deposit immediately following the sale of each parcel in which you are the highest bidder. **
Dated this 5th day of September 2025
Signature: Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida
Notice of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 25-043
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IDE Technologies, Inc., the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate, for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of the property and the names in which the property was assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number 471
Year of Issuance 2020
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R04128-000
Described as: LEG 0000.26 ACRES – BLAIR-HINELY ADD – LOTS 2 & 3 BLK 10 – OR 353-816 DC 590-588 SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 04 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Iretta M. Poole Estate c/o Bennie Charles Poole.
Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder in the Courtroom on the 2nd floor in the Taylor County, FL Courthouse on the 13th day of October 2025 at 11 o’clock a.m.
** To participate in the bidding, you must be prepared to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 CASH deposit immediately following the sale of each parcel in which you are the highest bidder. **
Dated this 5th day of September 2025
Signature: Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida
Notice of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 25-044
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IDE Technologies, Inc., the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate, for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of the property and the names in which the property was assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number 607
Year of Issuance 2019
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R04856-000
Described as: LEG 0000.11 ACRES – MILLDALE SUB – LOT 13 BLK 2 – OR 610-827 DC 634-368 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 04 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Robert L. Sprigle Estate.
Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder in the Courtroom on the 2nd floor in the Taylor County, FL Courthouse on the 13th day of October 2025 at 11 o’clock a.m.
** To participate in the bidding, you must be prepared to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 CASH deposit immediately following the sale of each parcel in which you are the highest bidder. **
Dated this 5th day of September 2025
Signature: Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida
Notice of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 25-045
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IDE Technologies, Inc., the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate, for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number, year of issuance, description of the property and the names in which the property was assessed are as follows:
Certificate Number 1094
Year of Issuance 2023
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R09307-000
Described as: LEG 0000.74 ACRES – COM SW COR OF SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 RUN – N 89D 52M E 765 FT TO W RW US HWY – 19 TH N 31D 42M W 441.53 FT FOR POB – TH N 89D 52M W 300 FT N 31D 42M W – 150 FT S 89D 52M E 300 FT S 31D 42M – E 150 FT TO POB – OR 458-523 DC OR 739-950 OR 780-11 SECTION 10 TOWNSHIP 07 RANGE 09
Name in which assessed: Bonnie DiVito, Trustee of the George Drawdy Irrevocable Special Needs Trust.
Said property being in the County of Taylor, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate is redeemed according to law, the property described shall be sold to the highest bidder in the Courtroom on the 2nd floor in the Taylor County, FL Courthouse on the 13th day of October 2025 at 11 o’clock a.m.
** To participate in the bidding, you must be prepared to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 CASH deposit immediately following the sale of each parcel in which you are the highest bidder. **
Dated this 5th day of September 2025
Signature: Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida
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