Legals 8-21-26

Posted on August 21, 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.

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 September 1, 2026 to September 9, 2026 Noon. 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:
Tommy Herrin – 104
Melissa Morgan – 221
Rachel Hayes – 308
Christina Andrew – 6
Jermiara Freeman – 201
Reel Revolution Fishing Charters – 105

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD THE SECOND OF TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT AND NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF THE GRANT APPLICATION THE COUNTY WILL BE SUBMITTING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP), FOR THE 2027-2028 GRANT CYCLE TO REQUEST FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR PHASE 1 OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF STEINHATCHEE COASTAL PARK, LOCATED IN STEINHATCHEE, FLORIDA. THE COUNTY WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK WITHIN THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY THE FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR ANY PROJECT WHICH MAY BE SELECTED FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE. THE ANTICIPATED SCOPE OF WORK MAY INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF A PLAYGROUND; MULTI-USE COURT; PARKING FACILITIES; SECURITY LIGHTING; PICNIC FACILITIES; SIDEWALKS; LANDSCAPING; AND A NATURE STUDY KIOSK.
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 MEETING 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.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE TAYLOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM LOCATED AT 201 E. GREEN STREET, PERRY, FLORIDA 32347
IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL CITIZENS, A CONFERENCE LINE HAS BEEN SET UP TO ACCOMMODATE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE MEETING. THE CONFERENCE LINE: 1-917-900-1022. ACCESS CODE: 32347#. THIS IS NOT A TOLL-FREE NUMBER. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER SHOULD BE GOVERNED BY THIS PUBLIC NOTICE. PERSONS REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS SHOULD CONTACT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE AT 850-838- 3500 EXT. 107 NO LATER THAN THREE (3) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM: MELODY COX, GRANTS WRITER AT melody.cox@taylorcountygov.com OR AT 850-371-0377.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
Case#26-60CP
IN RE: The Estate of JAMES ALAN BOWDEN, Decedent.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JAMES ALAN BOWDEN, deceased, whose date of death was April 11, 2025, File #26-60CP, 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 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 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.
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 THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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.
Gerry F. Bowden
106 Worley Way
Perry, FL 32347 ANGELA M. BALL, Attorney for Petitioner
FL BAR NO.: 0796557
Post Office Box 734
Perry, Florida 32348 (850) 584-8960 DATES OF PUBLICATION: August 21, 2026 and August 28, 2026.

Fictitious Name
Registration
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Funerals365/ www.Funerals365.com located at 804 W Julia St, Perry, FL, 32347, in the County of Taylor, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated this 18th day of August, 2026.
Owner Name: Funerals 365 LLC

NOTICE OF HEARING
The District School Board of Lafayette County will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the School Board Administration Building, 363 NE Crawford Street, Mayo, Florida 32066 for the purpose of amending School Board Policies. (The School Board approved the advertisement of a Public Hearing at their regular meeting on August 18, 2026).
Authority for amending and adopting policies and forms is found in Article IX, Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of Florida and in Florida Statutes 1001.41.
The following policies will be considered for revision/updating:
Policy # Status Policy Title
3.16 Option 1 Revision Charter Schools
4.05 Revision Extracurricular Program
4.06 Revision Student Clubs and Organizations
6.111 Option 2 Revision Transportation Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing
6.45 Option 3 Revision Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace
A. Name of person presenting the proposed policies: Mr. Robert Edwards, Superintendent of Lafayette County Schools. Date of Approval by Board for Advertisement: August 18, 2026.
B. Explanation of the purpose and effect of school board policies: Provide policies required by Florida Statutes (F.S.) State Board of Education Administrative Rules (S.B.E.R.) and other controlling regulations; and to provide policies for matters for which it appears prudent for the orderly operation of the school system.
C. A summary of the proposed policy revisions is as follows: Policies necessary for the effective operation and general improvement of the school system for the District School Board of Lafayette County, Florida.
D. Economic impact of the proposed policies: None
School Board Policies may be examined at the District School Board Office at 363 N.E. Crawford Street, Mayo, Florida between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.
Robert Edwards, Superintendent of Schools