Legals 2-11-26

Posted on February 11, 2026

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS
The Taylor County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting bids for ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES.
Qualified firms or individuals desiring to provide the requested services must submit their bid package in an envelope or similar package marked “Sealed bids for ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES” 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 Friday, March 13, 2026.
All bids MUST have name and mailing address clearly shown on the outside of the envelope or package when submitted. Bids will be opened, and respondents announced at 6:05 p.m. local time, or as soon thereafter as practical, on March 17, 2026, in the Board of County Commissioner board room at the Taylor County Administrative Complex, 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32348.
The County reserves the right, in its sole absolute discretion, to reject any or all bids, to cancel or withdraw this bid at any time waive any irregularities in the bid process. The County reserves the right to award any contract(s) to the bidder/respondent whom 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 bid 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 bid price.
No faxed bids will be accepted. BID PACKAGES MAY ALSO BE OBTAINED FROM www.taylorcountygov.com.
The total project Budget is not to exceed $60,000 (Sixty Thousand Dollars). This is the total available budget and includes all expenses and contingencies. The contract will be effective from anticipated award date in early May 2026. Project shall be completed by the vendor by August 30, 2026.
For additional information contact Victor Blanco, Taylor County Marine Extension Agent, 203 Forest Park Drive, Perry, FL 32348, (850) 838-3508, victorblancomar@ufl.edu.

Notice Of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 26-001
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Tangela Wagner, 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 261
Year of Issuance 2022
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R03254-000
Described as:
LEG 0000.06 ACRES – WEST BROOKLYN SUB – E 83 FT OF LOT 9 BLK 54 – OR 290-744 – SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 04 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Georgiana Wims
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 16th day of March 2026 at 11:00 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 6th day of February 2026
Signature:
Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida

Notice Of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 26-002
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Thomas Heitz, 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 926
Year of Issuance 2019
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R06123-013
Described as:
LEG 0000.51 ACRES – WELLS SUB URS – PT LOT 17 DESC AS COM SW COR SE 1/4 – OF NW 1/4 N0D06M07SE 1324.08 FT – S88D45M12SE 231.26 FT FOR POB S0D – 07M29SW 224.74 FT N40D38M04SW 301.8 – FT S88D45M12SE 197.07 FT TO POB – TOGETHER WITH 20 FT ESMT OR 576-71 OR 598 PG 495 SECTION 20 TOWNSHIP 05 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Jason & Pam Crouch
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 16th day of March 2026 at 11:00 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 6th day of February 2026
Signature:
Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida

Notice Of Application for Tax Deed
TDA 26-003
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Thomas Heitz, 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 634
Year of Issuance 2019
Description of Property:
Parcel Number: R04953-000
Described as:
LEG 0000.13 ACRES – WEST BROOKLYN SUB – LOT 19 BLK 60 – OR 521-230 OR 911-163 SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 04 RANGE 07
Name in which assessed: Christina Gant & Holly Marie Gant
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 16th day of March 2026 at 11:00 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 6th day of February 2026
Signature:
Gary Knowles
Clerk of Circuit Court
Taylor County, Florida