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    Posted on September 16, 2026

    IN THE COUNTY COURT, OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
    IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
    CASE NO. 2026 CC 00094
    BLUE COAST FEDERAL CREDIT
    UNION, Plaintiff, vs.
    CHRISTOPHER M. CERBONE, Defendant
    NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That Pursuant to AMENDED WRIT OF EXECUTION issued in The County Court of Taylor County, Florida, on the 27th day of August 2026, in the cause wherein Blue Coast Federal Credit Union, is plaintiff, and Christopher M. Cerbone is the defendant, Case No. 2026 CC 00094 in said Court, I Wayne Padgett, as Sheriff of Taylor County, Florida, have levied upon all the right, title and interest of the defendant Christopher M. Cerbone, in and to the following described personal property, to-wit: 2002 Ford F250 Super Duty Lariat Vin #1FTNW21F02EA03893.
    Said personal property shall not be viewable to the public until half an hour before scheduled sale time and then is only viewable in the presence of Sheriff’s Deputy conducting sale. All bidders must have Driver’s License with them and must register with clerk at the location of sale half an hour prior to start time of sale.
    I shall offer this property for sale, at 125 E. Park Street Perry, Florida in the County of Taylor, on the 8th day of October, 2026 at the hour of 10 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. I will offer for sale all of the said defendant’s, Christopher M. Cerbone right, title, and interest in the aforesaid personal property at public auction and will sell the same subject to all taxes, prior liens, encumbrances and judgments, if any, to the highest and best bidder for CASH IN HAND. The proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satisfaction of the above described execution.
    Dated at Perry, Taylor County, Florida this 2nd day of September, 2026
    Wayne Padgett, as Sheriff Of Taylor County, Florida
    By: Sgt. J. Ricketson #144
    Civil Deputy Sheriff
    In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk of Court, telephone (850) 838-3506, no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding.

    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
    IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
    CASE NO.: 2025-CA-000201
    VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, v.
    STANLEY D. CARLTON, et al., Defendants.
    NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
    NOTICE is hereby given that Gary Knowles, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Taylor County, Florida, will on October 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, at the East steps of the Taylor County Courthouse, 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347 in accordance with Chapter 45, F.S., offer for sale and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Taylor County, Florida, to wit:
    A Parcel of land lying situate within Section 7, Township 4 South, Range 4 East, Taylor County, Florida; being a portion of Official Records Book 257, Page 531; being more particularly described as follows:
    Commence at an old concrete monument marking the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7; thence run North 89 degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds East 1,032.06 feet; thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 439.12 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 16 seconds East 193.50 feet; thence South 84 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds East 652.56 feet to the arc of a 421.53 foot radius curve, concave to the North; thence run along the arc of said curve an arc distance of 57.95 feet, through a central angle of 07 degrees 52 minutes 34 seconds, chord of South 88 degrees 22 minutes 03 seconds East 57.90 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence from the POB, continue along the arc of a 421.53 foot radius curve, concave to the Northwest; thence run along the arc of said curve an arc distance of 133.92 feet, through a central angle of 18 degrees 12 minutes 12 seconds, chord of North 78 degrees 35 minutes 33 seconds East, 133.36 feet to the Westerly right of way line of Nutall Rise Road; thence South 52 degrees 57 minutes 49 seconds East 175.13 feet; thence South 56 degrees 17 minutes 39 seconds West 328.81 feet; thence North 00 degrees 39 minutes 33 seconds East 261.59 feet to the Point of Beginning.
    Together with a 2022 Clayton Home 26×68 VIN: WHC027971GAA & WHC027971GAB
    Property Address: 22603 Nutall Rise Road, Lamont, FL 32336
    pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in a case pending in said Court, the style and case number of which is set forth above.
    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.
    If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.
    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. For all other ADA accomodation requests please contact: Carrina Cooper, Court Administration, 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32055, Phone: 386-758-2163, Email: ADAmail@jud3.flcourts.org. *Contact Court Administration 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 impaired call 711.
    WITNESS my hand and official seal of this Honorable Court this 3rd day of September, 2026. Gary Knowles
    Clerk of the Circuit Court
    By: Kathryn Lago
    DEPUTY CLERK

    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
    IN AND FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
    CIVIL DIVISION
    Case #: 26000024CAAXMX
    CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC. Plaintiff, vs.
    Preston G. Camp; Unknown Spouse of Preston G. Camp; Heather Compton; Unknown Parties in Possession #1, if living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s); Unknown Parties in Possession #2, if living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s)
    Defendant(s).
    NOTICE OF SALE
    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final Judgment, entered in Civil Case No. 26000024CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the 3rd Judicial Circuit in and for Taylor County, Florida, wherein CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, Plaintiff and Preston G. Camp are defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, Gary Knowles, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash AT THE EAST DOOR OF THE TAYLOR COUNTY COURTHOUSE, LOCATED AT 108 NORTH JEFFERSON, PERRY, TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT 11:00 A.M. on October 6, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:
    COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, THENCE RUN SOUTH 420 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN SOUTH 210 FEET, THENCE RUN WEST 210 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 210 FEET, THENCE RUN EAST 210 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
    TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 2007 FLEETWOOD DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME VIN GAFL634A80046SH21 & GAFL634B80046SH21.
    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 NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED.
    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 the ADA Coordinator; 173 Northeast Hernando Street, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32056; (386) 758-2163 adamail@jud3.flcourts.org at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification of the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
    Gary Knowles
    CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
    Taylor County, Florida
    BY: Kathryn Lago
    DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT

    TAYLOR COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
    REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
    LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES
    The Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA), a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to promote and increase quality economic development in Taylor County, Florida, invites statements of qualifications from attorneys and law firms to serve as its general legal counsel.
    Services include advising the Board and staff; attending monthly Board meetings; preparing and reviewing contracts, resolutions, real estate documents, and economic development agreements; advising on public records, open meetings, ethics, and applicable laws; and providing other legal services as authorized by the Board.
    Respondents must identify the attorney who will have primary responsibility for the engagement and confirm that the attorney is a member in good standing of The Florida Bar. Submissions should include the firm’s contact information; resumes and relevant experience, particularly representing Florida public bodies and handling economic development and real estate matters; availability to attend meetings and respond promptly; three client references; disclosure of actual or potential conflicts of interest; and proposed hourly rates, any retainer arrangement, and reimbursable expenses.
    Statements of qualifications must be RECEIVED by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Submit one PDF by email only to a.portwood@tcdaperry.com, with the subject line “TCDA Legal Counsel RFQ.” Submissions by mail or hand delivery will not be accepted. The deadline is for receipt, not transmission. Late submissions will not be considered.
    TCDA will evaluate relevant experience and qualifications, ability to provide timely service, references, conflicts of interest, and proposed fees. TCDA may interview respondents and negotiate the scope of services and compensation. Any engagement is subject to Board approval and a mutually acceptable written agreement. TCDA reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, waive minor irregularities, and discontinue this solicitation. Respondents bear all costs of preparing and submitting their qualifications.
    Submissions are subject to Florida’s public records laws, except as otherwise provided by law. Questions should be submitted by email to a.portwood@tcdaperry.com.