Legals 3-20-26

Posted on March 20, 2026

IN THE 3rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No. 25-117CA
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs.
ANY UNKNOWN PARTY WHO MAY CLAIM AS HEIR, DEVISEE, GRANTEE, ASSIGNEE, LIENOR, CREDITOR, TRUSTEE, OR OTHER CLAIMANT, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST LANE C. SADLER; LANE C. SADLER, JR.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LANE C. SADLER, JR.; LEAH DIANNE SADLER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LEAH DIANNE SADLER; LACEY RENEE SADLER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF LACEY RENEE SADLER; GLENDA WILSON; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GLENDA WILSON; and UNKNOWN TENANT, Defendant.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated March 9, 2026, entered in Case No. 25-117CA of the Circuit Court in and for Taylor County, Florida, wherein ANY UNKNOWN PARTY WHO MAY CLAIM AS HEIR, DEVISEE, GRANTEE, ASSIGNEE, LIENOR, CREDITOR, TRUSTEE, OR OTHER CLAIMANT, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST LANE C. SADLER, LANE C. SADLER, JR., LEAH DIANNE SADLER, LACEY RENEE SADLER, GLENDA WILSON, and UNKNOWN TENANT are the Defendants, that Gary Knowles, Jr., the Clerk of Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, in person at on the East steps of the Taylor County Courthouse at 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32348, on May 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM, the following described real property as set forth in the Final Judgment:
Legal: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST (NW) CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE FORTY ACRE LINE, 1357.16 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST (NE) CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SAID SECTION 34 FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 194.83 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 07 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST, 388.30 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST, 225.84 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 07 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST, 389.74 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 31.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 60 FEET WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS, THE CENTER LINE BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST (NW) CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE FORTY ACRE LINE, 1357.16 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST (NE) CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER (NW 1/4) OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 900.63 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 01 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST, 210.00 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, 420.00 FEET TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GOLF COURSE ROAD; THENCE RUN SOUTH 01 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 168.06 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST, 1292.27 FEET TO THE TERMINUS OF SAID EASEMENT.
TOGETHER WITH A 2014 LIVE OAK 76×26 MODEL MANUFACTURED HOME, BEARING SERIAL NOS.: LOHGA11314610A AND LOHGA11314610B.
NOTICE IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS.
Dated this 10 day of March, 2026. Gary Knowles
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Kathryn Lago
As Deputy Clerk
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 Court Administration, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32055; adamail@jud3.flcourts.org; (386)758-2163, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired call 711.”

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2025 CP 37
IN RE: ESTATE OF
RONALD PATRICK WILSON,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Ronald Patrick Wilson, deceased, whose date of death was February 15, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Taylor County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 108 N Jefferson St, Perry, FL 32347. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney 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 ON OR BEFORE 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.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
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 FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 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 March 13, 2025.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
John A. Grant
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 0946532
2121-C Killarney Way
Tallahassee, FL 32309
Telephone: (850) 702-9400
Fax: (850) 702-9410
E-Mail: john@johngrantlaw.com
Personal Representative:
Crystal Wilson Arnold
14431 South Fawn Rd.
Gulfport, MS 39503

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is given that General Permit for number 62-SP-4004853 was issued on January 20, 2026, to Justin Torres of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (620 South Meridian St. Tallahassee, FL 32399 to install a vault toilet with a 2000-gallon capacity holding tank at Big Bend Wildlife Management Area – Hagen’s Cove. File No: 62-SP-4004853.
A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Pursuant to Rules 28-06.201 and 28-106.301, F.A.C The petition must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399- 3000, or via electronic correspondence at Agency_Clerk@dep.state.fl.us. Also, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing.

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT AND PUBLIC MEETING
The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its preparation of a draft permit and intent to conduct a public meeting regarding the permit application of Foley Cellulose LLC,
Michael Lyles, 1 Buckeye Place, City of Perry, Florida 32348 for the continued operation of the facility’s wastewater treatment system and groundwater monitoring located at the former Foley Mill site. This permit authorizes the permittee to operate an existing industrial wastewater treatment facility which would discharge 5.0 MGD annual average daily flow of non-process wastewater and stormwater through either the Outfall D-001 to Fenholloway River (Class III, freshwater, WBID 3473A) or through the Outfall D-002 to Fenholloway River (Class III, marine water, WBID 3473A. The facility is located at latitude 30o 4’ 2.81” N, longitude 83o 31’ 46.09” W on 1 Buckeye Drive Perry, Florida 32348-7702 in Taylor County. The Department has assigned permit file number FL0000876-009-IW1S to the proposed project.
The permit application file and supporting data are available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Department’s Northeast District Office, 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256-7590, at phone number (904) 256-1700.
Public Meeting
DATE AND TIME: April 23, 2026, 5-7 p.m. EDT.
PLACE: Forest Capital Hall, Taylor County, 203 Forest Park Drive Perry, Florida 32348.
PURPOSE: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will hold a public meeting to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions, offer input and obtain information about the industrial wastewater permit renewal application submitted by Foley Cellulose, LLC. for the continued operation of the facility’s wastewater treatment system and groundwater monitoring of the site in Taylor County.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the agenda, please contact Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast District Office, 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256; call 904-256-1700; or email DEP_NED@FloridaDEP.gov.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) are asked to contact DEP’s Limited English Proficiency Coordinator at 850-245-2118 or LEP@FloridaDEP.gov at least ten (10) days before the event. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
The Department intends to issue the permit unless as a result of public comment appropriate changes are made.
Written Comments
Any interested person may submit written comments on the Department’s proposed permitting decision to Kathryn Craver, 8800 Baymeadows Way West, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256-7590 in accordance with Rule 62-620.555, Florida Administrative Code. The comments must contain the information set forth below and must be received in the Department’s Northeast District Office by the close of the public meeting. Failure to submit comments within this time period may constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to submit comments under Rule 62-620.555, Florida Administrative Code.
The comments must contain the following information:
(a) The commenter’s name, address, and telephone number; the applicant’s name and address; the Department permit file number; and the county in which the project is proposed;
(b) A statement of how and when notice of the Department’s action or proposed action was received;
(c) A statement of the facts the Department should consider in making the final decision; and
(d) A statement of which rules or statutes require reversal or modification of the Department’s action or proposed action.
Time Period for Submitting Comments
When a public meeting is scheduled, the public comment period is extended until the close of the public meeting. Any person may submit oral or written statements and data at the public meeting on the Department’s proposed action.

Auction Sale Notice
Taylor Storage Center
To: Delbert McNutt, Jr., Unit #214
Shantel Freeman, Unit #C08
Taylor Storage Center, 3498 Hwy 19 S. Suite 1, Perry, FL 32348, has possessory lien on all the goods stored in the prospective units above. All these items of personal property are being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on March 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 3948 Hwy 19 S. Suite 1, Perry, FL 32348.

Auction Sale Notice
Taylor Storage Center
To: Kit Buzbee, Unit #4A23
Gavin Jinsen, Unit #432
Sherri Tuten, Unit #354
Taylor Storage Center, 3498 Hwy 19 S. Suite 1, Perry, FL 32348, has possessory lien on all the goods stored in the prospective units above. All these items of personal property are being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on April 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place at 3948 Hwy 19 S. Suite 1, Perry, FL 32348.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 25000147CAAXMX
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.
ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA L SMITH, DECEASED; BRANDI S SMITH; BRANDI S. SMITH, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA L. SMITH, DECEASED; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendant(s)
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTTCE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure filed February 26, 2026 and entered in Case No. 25000147CAAXMX, of the Circuit Court of the 3rd Judicial Circuit in and for TAYLOR County, Florida, wherein CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC is Plaintiff and ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, DEVISEES, BENEFICIARIES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA L SMITH, DECEASED; BRANDI S SMITH; BRANDI S. SMITH, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA L. SMITH, DECEASED; UNKNOWN PERSON(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; are defendants.
Gary Knowles, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash AT THE EAST DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE, at 108 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET, PERRY in TAYLOR County, FLORIDA 32347, at 11:00 A.M., on April 14, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
LOT 2, BLOCK “E”, EL RANCHO SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 122, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF TAYLOR 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 before the Clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. Dated this 18th day of March, 2026.
Gary Knowles
As Clerk of said Court
By: Shana Neal
As Deputy Clerk
This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No.2.065.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 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 provisions of certain assistance. Please contact the Court Administrator at 108 N. Jefferson Street, 1st Floor, Perry, FL 32347, Phone No. (850)758-2163 within 2 working days of your receipt of this notice or pleading; if you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-995-8770 (V) (Via Florida Relay Services).

BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY
Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery
Professional Engineering Services
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2026-1
The Big Bend Water Authority (“Authority”) is requesting Statements of Qualifications in response to this RFQ No. 2026-1 from qualified professional engineering firms to provide engineering services for Authority’s MS036 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Infrastructure Repair Program in the amount of $4,514,180 for the Water Main Replacement Project.
Submit in writing any questions or to request a copy of this RFQ No. 2026-1 to Mark Reblin, Big Bend Water Authority General Manager, email bigbendwaterauthority@gmail.com. All questions and requests must be received by April 14, 2026.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Authority, in the office of the General Manager until: 2:00 PM THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026.
Respondents shall submit one (1) original and four (4) copies in a sealed envelope marked “SEALED PROPOSAL FOR CDBG-DR ENGINEERING SERVICES” to the following address:
Big Bend Water Authority
1313 1st Ave., SE
PO Box 670
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
ATTN: Mark Reblin, General Manager
Proposals will be accepted on an equally 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 Authority reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive any or all non-material irregularities and technicalities to re-advertise for RFQs, with or without changes in the scope of work, to award in whole or in part to one or more Respondents or take any other such actions that may be deemed to be in the best interest of the Authority.
THE BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY SUPPORTS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, FAIR HOUSING, SECTION 3 PARTICIPATION AND IS A HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE JURISDICTION

BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY
Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Grant Administration Services
Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2026-2
The Big Bend Water Authority (Authority) is requesting proposals in response to this RFP No. 2026-2 from qualified professional consulting firms to provide grant administration services for the Authority’s MS036 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Infrastructure Repair Program in the amount of $4,514,180 for the Water Main Replacement Project.
Submit in writing any questions or to request a copy of this RFP No. 2026-2 to Mark Reblin, Big Bend Water Authority General Manager, email bigbendwaterauthority@gmail.com. All questions and requests must be received by April 14, 2026.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Authority, in the office of the General Manager until: 3:00 THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Respondents shall submit one (1) original and four (4) copies in a sealed envelope marked “SEALED PROPOSAL FOR CDBG-DR GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES” to the following address:
Big Bend Water Authority
1313 1st Ave SE
PO Box 670
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
ATTN: Mark Reblin, General Manager
Proposals will be accepted on an equally 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 Authority reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive any or all non-material irregularities and technicalities to re-advertise for RFPs, with or without changes in the scope of work, to award in whole or in part to one or more Respondents or take any other such actions that may be deemed to be in the best interest of Authority.
THE BIG BEND WATER AUTHORITY SUPPORTS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, FAIR HOUSING, SECTION 3 PARTICIPATION AND IS A HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE JURISDICTION

Suwannee River Water Management District Declaration of Phase II Water Shortage
The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has issued a Phase II Water Shortage Order, WSO 26-002 for water uses within all Counties located in the District, including all locations in Alachua and Levy counties, excluding the cities of Gainesville, Micanopy, and Hawthorne located in Alachua County.
To learn more or to view WSO 26-002, visit our website at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.