Legals 7-31-26
Posted on July 31, 2026
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 26-004 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 26-004, visit our website at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.
REQUEST FOR BIDS
BID #2026-03
“Per Statue, a district school board may dispose of any land or real property to which the board holds title which is, by resolution of the board, determined to be unnecessary for educational purposes as recommended in an educational plant survey 91013.28 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TAYLOR COUNTY (herein known as the Board) will receive sealed bids at the Financial Office 318 North Clark St, Perry, FL. for the purchase of a land parcel which meets the criteria of the above stated Florida Statute until 12:00 P.M., TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026.
Bids for the purchase of board owned property parcel number 03739-000 with 14.37 acres (sale includes land and buildings) located at the physical address of 508 N Aquanaldo, Perry, FL 32347 can only be received until the above date and time. Bids received after that date will not be considered. Sealed Bids will be opened publicly at the Taylor County School Board Meeting on August 4th at 5:15. A bid will be considered a firm offer and cannot be withdrawn without the consent of the District School Board of Taylor County for a period of 45 days subsequent of the opening of the bids.
Legal Description: LEG0014.37ACRES- S H PEACOCK ADD N-BLKS 47 48 49 50 51 56 57 58 59 60 -ALSO S H PEACOCK ADD E – BLKS BC D & E- LESS LOTS 3 & 5 BLK 56 AT OR 758- 127 OR 198-694 201-572
Bid packets with Bid Specifications can be received by contacting Dan Anderson or Holly English at 850-838-2500 option 7 or 8.
The District School Board of Taylor County reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids; to waive any minor irregularity or technicality in the bids received; to waive any formalities and the right to secure expert advice in selecting the highest responsive and best bid meeting the requirements of the Board and most advantageous to the Board.
Any questions concerning specifications should be d1rected to Dan Anderson or Holly English at the Finance Office, 318 North Clark St, Perry Fl 32347, Telephone (850) 838-2500 option 7 or 8.
SALE NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that SunCo Storage – Steinhatchee will sell the contents of the following self-storage units by public auction to satisfy their liens against these tenants, in accordance with the Florida Self-Storage Facility Act. The auction will take place online at storagetreasures.com from 9 a.m. on August 1, 2026 to Noon August 12, 2026. Units are believed to contain household items, unless otherwise listed.
SunCo Storage 821 Beach Rd, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
Auction is with credit/debit card payments only. A $100 refundable cleaning deposit is required. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. All purchased items are sold as is, where is, and must be removed within 48 hours. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement with the tenant.
Name/Unit:
Tanner Smith 203
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION
CASE NO. 2025-13-DP
IN THE INTEREST OF:
A.C. DOB: 11/28/2025
MINOR CHILD
NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
TO: Keri Carlton, address unknown
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child for adoption: A.C. born on 11/28/2025. You are hereby commanded to appear on August 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., before the Judge Cary A. “Bo” Hardee III via Zoom, for an ADVISORY HEARING.
The Zoom link for the hearings is as follows:
https://zoom.us/j/98961163679
Meeting ID: 989 6116 3679
FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE.
If you are a person with a disability who needs an 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; (386) 758-2163 or complete the ADA Request form located at https://thirdcircuitfl.org/ada-accommodation-request/ 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.
WITNESS, the seal of this Court in Taylor County, Florida on 13th day of July, 2026.
Gary Knowles, Jr.
CLERK OF COURT
BY: Leandra Borklund
DEPUTY CLERK
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 23000597CAAXMX
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.
REGINA GRIFFIN; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendant(s).
RE-NOTICE OF SALE
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 13, 2025 and an Order Resetting Sale dated July 21, 2026 and entered in Case No. 23000597CAAXMX of the Circuit Court in and for Taylor County, Florida, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is Plaintiff and REGINA GRIFFIN; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, are Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on the Front Steps of the Taylor County Courthouse, 108 N. Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347, 11:00 a.m., on October 7, 2026 , the following described property as set forth in said Order or Final Judgment, to-wit:
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO-WIT:
BEGIN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE E 1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, AND RUN NORTH 563 FEET, THENCE EAST 560 FEET FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN NORTH 100 FEET, THENCE EAST 70 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET, THENCE WEST 70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PROPERTY IS ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 101, BELAIR MANOR SUBDIVISION, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF THE E 1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, 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. THE COURT, IN ITS DESCRETION, MAY ENLARGE THE TIME OF THE SALE. NOTICE OF THE CHANGED TIME OF SALE SHALL BE PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
DATED at Perry, Florida, on July 21, 2026.
Gary Knowles, Jr.
As Clerk, Circuit Court
By: Kathryn Lago
As Deputy Clerk
TAYLOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAYLOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs for the 2026-2027 school year.
Taylor County High
Taylor County Primary
Taylor County Elementary
Taylor County Middle
Steinhatchee Elementary
All students will be served lunch/breakfast at no charge ALL TAYLOR COUNTY SCHOOLS.
For additional information please contact: TAYLOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Attention Michelle Samano; FOOD SERVICE Director, 318 NORTH CLARK STREET, PERRY FL 32347, (850) 838-2500, Michelle.Samano@taylor.k12.fl.us
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, office, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) , should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USA and provide in the letter all of the requested information in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USD by:
- Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 - Fax (202)690-7442 or
- Email: program.intake@usda.gove
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
Case No. 2026-73-CP
In Re: Estate of:SANDRA KAY COOK,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of SANDRA KAY COOK, deceased, whose date of death was October 15, 2024; File Number 2026-73-CP is pending in the Circuit Court for Taylor County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 620, Perry, Florida 32348. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and his/her 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 has been served, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
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.
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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s.732.2211, Florida Statutes.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD 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 July 31, 2026.
G. CLINE MOORE
ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.A.
Tommie Bennett
Personal Representative
311 Queenstown Ave.
Youngsville, LA 70592
G. CLINE MOORE
Attorney for Estate
Florida Bar No. 119512
411 North Washington Street
Perry, Florida 32347
Telephone: (850) 584-3300
Email: kende@fairpoint.net
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.: 62-2026-CP-000022
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF: NANCY H. SULLIVAN, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Nancy H. Sullivan, deceased, whose date of death was May 18, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, in and for Taylor County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347. The names and address 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTHWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
A personal representative or curator 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 sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.
The date of first publication of this notice is July 31, 2026.
David, Sullivan, Personal Representative
THREE RIVERS LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
Rachel Rall Gelwicks
Florida Bar No.: 643335
3250 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Telephone: (904) 717-0833
Email: Rachel.Rall@trls.org
Attorneys for Personal Representative
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE
SESSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Chapter 286.011(8) that the Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding Grace Lands, LLC v. Taylor County on August 3, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. Names of the persons attending will be:
Jamie English,
County Commissioner
Jim Moody,
County Commissioner
Michael Newman,
County Commissioner
Pam Feagle, County Commissioner
Thomas Demps,
County Commissioner
Conrad C. Bishop, Jr.,
County Attorney
LaWanda Pemberton, County Administrator
Deloris Jacobo, Court Reporter
The Chairperson shall announce the commencement of the meeting, clear the room, except the listed individuals, naming them and the expected time or length of the meeting.
TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSION
BY: JAMIE ENGLISH, Chairperson
ATTEST: GARY KNOWLES, Clerk
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