Legals 3-27-26

Posted on March 27, 2026

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 Dawn Rd.
Gulfport, MS 39503

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).

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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Taylor County Planning Board will hold a public meeting April 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm, or soon after as possible, at the Taylor County Administrative Complex located at 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347 to consider petitions for variance petition and land development.
1) A variance petition V05-2026 by owner Richard Schmitz, is seeking a 5’ variance on the East front setback, and a 1’-8” variance on the North side setback. It was discovered after the permit was issued and the building was purchased that the property line extended almost 6’ into the canal, thus creating the need for this variance. Section 25, Township 07, Range 07, Parcel Id 06923-100.
2) A Land Development application by SRM materials c/o Ryan Hollingshead is seeking to construct an aggregate mine. According to Sections 42-409(a)(5) and 42-409(b)(6) of the Land Development Code, Mining is an allowable use within the Agricultural 1 and 2 districts which these parcels are located. Section 05, Township 04, Range 06, Parcel Id 01526-000, 40 acres,
Section 06, Township 04, Range 06, Parcel Id 01529-000, 480 acres, Section 07, Township 04,
Range 06, Parcel Id 01530-000, 640 acres, Section 08, Township 04, Range 06 Parcel Id 01532-
000, 160 acres, Section 17, Township 04, Range 06, Parcel Id 01544-000 40 acres, Section 18,
Township 04, Range 06, Parcel Id 01545-000, 638 acres, for a total of 1998 acres.
3) A variance petition V06-2026 by owner Paul P. Akins is seeking an 8’ variance on the Westside of his property, so he doesn’t have to move his RV septic and electrical connections that are very close to the abandoned part of Central Avenue East. Section 30, Township 09, Range 10, Parcel Id 10521-100
Copies of associated documents are available for public inspection at the Planning Administration Complex, located at 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347.
All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceeding, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes their testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Invitation to Bid
Taylor County Primary School Covered Walkway
The Taylor County School Board is presently accepting bids for the construction of a 240-foot Aluminum Covered Walkway to be installed at the Taylor County Primary School.
Engineered Plans and Specifications can be obtained by calling Dan Anderson at 850-672-0067 or email at dan.anderson@taylor.k12.fl.us. A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Taylor County Primary School, 1000 Howard Drive, Perry, Fla. on Tuesday, April 14th at 10:30 A.M.. Sealed Bids will be accepted no later than 10:30 A.M. on the date of Thursday, April 23rd.

Invitation to Bid
Taylor County middle School Covered Walkway
The Taylor County School Board is presently accepting bids for the construction of a 90-foot Aluminum Covered Walkway to be installed at the Taylor County Middle School.
Engineered Plans and Specifications can be obtained by calling Dan Anderson at 850-672-0067 or email at dan.anderson@taylor.k12.fl.us. A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Taylor County Middle School, 601 E Lafayette St. Perry, Fla. on the date of Tuesday, April 14th at 10:00 A.M.. Sealed Bids will be accepted no later than 10:00 A.M. on the date of Thursday, April 23rd.

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: Sheffield Real Estate Properties under which we/I will engage in business. i/we expect to engage in business in Perry, Florida and our address is: 216 W. Green St. The extent of ownership is: James R. Sheffield 100%