Legals 8-28-26

Posted on August 28, 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 / 77

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.

PUBLIC MEETING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN – Please take notice that the Three Rivers Regional Library Board will hold a regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., at the Taylor County Public Library, in Perry, Florida.
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Please be advised, that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she 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.
“Person with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact (850) 838-3506 (Voice & TDD) or via Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771.”

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 23-505CA
TROPICAL FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.
WILLIAM NORMAN CLARK a/k/a WILLIAM N. CLARK, MARIAN COOKE, The unknown spouse of WILLIAM NORMAN CLARK a/k/a WILLIAM N. CLARK, Tropical Financial Credit Union, Quail Run Estates of Taylor County Homeowner’s Association, Inc. f/k/a Quail Run Estates of Taylor County Inc. f/k/a Sugar Hill Estates of Taylor County Property Owners Association, Inc, Florida corporations, Jane Doe, John Doe, Unknown Parties/Tenants in Possession, and any and all persons whether living or dead, all unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and/or trustees, Defendants.
NOTICE OF RE-SET
FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Amended Final Summary Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 23, 2026 entered in Civil Case No.: 23-505CA of the Circuit Court of the Third Judicial Circuit in and for Taylor County, Florida, wherein TROPICAL FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, and WILLIAM NORMAN CLARK a/k/a WILLIAM N. CLARK (Deceased), MARIAN COOKE (Deceased), The unknown spouse of WILLIAM NORMAN CLARK a/k/a WILLIAM N. CLARK n/k/a BRENDA LANIER DASHER aka Brenda Sue Clark, Tropical Financial Credit Union, Quail Run Estates of Taylor County Homeowner’s Association, Inc. f/k/A Quail Run Estates of Taylor County Inc. f/k/a Sugar Hill Estates of Taylor County Property Owners Association, Inc, Florida corporations, Jane Doe n/k/a Precious McClellan, John Doe n/k/a Joel McClellan, Unknown Parties/Tenants in Possession, and any and all persons whether living or dead, all unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and/or trustees are Defendants.
Gary Knowles, Jr. Clerk of the Court will sell to the highest bidder for cash, on the East Steps of the Taylor County Courthouse, 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347 at 11:00 AM, on September 24, 2026, the following described real property as set forth in said Judgment, to wit:
Lot (s) 19 and 20, Sugar Hill Estates, according to the map or plat thereof,
as recorded in Plat Book 1, Page(s) 161, of the Public Records of
Taylor County, Florida.
Also known as Property address: 1205 Sweetgum Lane Northeast Steinhatchee, FL 32359;
NOTICE:
If you are a person claiming a right to funds remaining after the sale, you must file a claim with the clerk before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. If you fail to file a timely 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.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 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 Carrina Cooper, 386-758-2163, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32055 or complete the ADA Request form found 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.
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 Carrina Cooper, 386-758-2163, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32055 or complete the ADA Request form found 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 my hand and the seal of the court on August 21, 2026.
GARY KNOWLES, Jr.
CLERK OF THE COURT
By:Kathryn Lago
Deputy Clerk
Attorney for Plaintiff:
Isabel V Colleran
Grayson Law Group PA
25 SE 2nd Ave Suite 710
Miami, FL 33176
Phone: 786-988-7005
Fax: 786-988-7012
isabel.colleran@graysonpa.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Case No. 2026-099-CA
REM FAMILY, LLC,
Plaintiff, v.
DIANE DODGEN; and
ET AL., Defendant(s).
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: DIANE DODGEN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT AN AMENDED PETITION FOR DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AND APPLICATION OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IN TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
Address: 20360 Keaton Beach Dr., Unit 2, Perry, FL 32348
Parcel ID # 06966-020
Legal Description:
COMMENCE AT THE SW CORNER OF LOT 95, KEATON BEACH SUBDIVISION AND RUN NORTH 5° 47’ 00” WEST ALONG KEATON BEACH ROAD R/W 257.50 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 84° 13’ 58” EAST 34.27 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID POB CONTINUE NORTH 84° 13’ 58” E 47.0 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 05° 46’ 02” EAST 19.0 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 84° 13’ 58” WEST 47.0 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 05° 46’ 02” WEST
HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST YOU AND YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SERVE A COPY OF YOUR WRITTEN DEFENSES, IF ANY, TO IT ON, SALLY ROBERTS, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY, WHOSE ADDRESS IS PO BOX 2026, PERRY, FL 32348, ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 25, 2026, AND FILE THE ORIGINAL WITH THE CLERK OF THIS COURT, EITHER BEFORE SERVICE ON THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY OR IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER; OTHERWISE A DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT OR PETITION.
DATED ON AUGUST 24, 2026
GARY KNOWLES,
AS CLERK OF THE COURT
BY: KATHRYN LAGO
AS DEPUTY CLERK

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2025-CA-000145
TRIAD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs.
JOSHUA B. LANGFORD, ELIZABETH A. LANGFORD, UNKNOWN PARTY
IN POSSESSION, Defendant(s),
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE filed on June 25, 2026, and entered in Case No. 2025-CA-000145 in and for Taylor County, Florida, wherein TRIAD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. is Plaintiff, and JOSHUA B. LANGFORD and ELIZABETH A. LANGFORD are Defendants. Gary Knowles, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash ON THE EAST STEPS OF THE COURTHOUSE, at 108 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET, PERRY in TAYLOR County, FLORIDA 32347, at 11:00 A.M., on October 29, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
PARCEL 2:
A PART OF LOT 11, BLOCK A AND LOT 12, BLOCK A, OF FORTNER SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 178 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 11 BLOCK A, FORTNER SUBDIVISION, AND RUN THENCE SOUTH 13° 19’15” EAST, ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF FORTNER CIRCLE, A DISTANCE OF 119.50 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LANDS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK 417 PAGE 317 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE SOUTH 76° 48’42” WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LANDS, A DISTANCE OF 240.96 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LANDS AND THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GEORGIA AND FLORIDA RAILNET INC; THENCE NORTH 13°12’55” WEST, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 181.25 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LANDS AS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK 442 PAGE 860 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE NORTH 76° 43’09” EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LANDS, A DISTANCE OF 240.63 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LANDS AND THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF FORTNER CIRCLE; THENCE SOUTH 13°19’15” EAST, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 62.14 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Parcel ID No.: 02035-000
Together with that certain Manufactured Home more specifically described as:
2021 Live Oak Homes, D-3663A, 66X30
Serial No. LOHGA32072092A/ LOHGA32072092B
Property Address: 4450 Fortner Cir, Perry, FL 32347
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.
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).
Dated on August 25, 2026. Gary Knowles,
AS CLERK OF THE COURT By:Kathryn Lago
Deputy Clerk
/s/ Monika E. Siwiec
Monika E. Siwiec
Florida Bar No.: 92050
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