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Dry weather EULQJVÀUH danger ... Page 2 Sheriff to add 7 school officers By Katrina Elsken six months of fiscal year 2017-18 due to pas- Sheriff Noel Stephen said the state legisla- Two new Okeechobee News sage of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High tion is “quite in-depth” and will require a lot of At their March 22 meeting, Okeechobee School Public Safety Act. The commissioners interpretation. subdivisions County commissioners gave the sheriff the did not approve a specific budget amount, “There is a lot of responsibility that has approved green light to hire seven new deputies. pending a workshop with the school board been put on my shoulders as the sheriff of and the city. Currently, the school board and Okeechobee County,” he said. ... Page 7 The sheriff requested a budget amendment up to the amount of $550,911 for seven ad- the county each provide a percentage of the See SROs — Page 5 Sign up for free ditional School Resource Officers (SROs) for funding for SRO program. Ripken baseball clinic ... Page 11 Memory Cane burning questions answered field honors ... Page 20 Lake Levels victims of 14.26 feet child abuse Last Year: 12.80 feet By Katrina Elsken Okeechobee News 6SRQVRUHG%\ Special to the Okeechobee News One hundred and twenty-six children died 211 cards geared to help students in the State of Florida last year from abuse or At the Feb. 27 meeting of the Rotary Club of Okeechobee, the club presented a neglect. 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW Okeechobee County residents will be re- 63DUURWW$YH check for $1,500 to the program for the entire cost of printing student referral cards. The cards were specifically geared to the students of Okeechobee. They minded of that sad statistic next week as 126  contain contact and phone numbers for various services from food and clothing flags are placed in CASTLE’s 2018 Memory Source: South Florida Water needs to suicide hotline numbers, pregnancy services, to tutoring and mentor- Field, which will be installed in the Okeechobee Management District. Depth given ing information. Pictured from left to right: Rotarians Melisa Jahner and Kristy City Park near city hall on State Road 70. The in feet above sea level Crawford, 2-1-1 Community Liaison Michelle Miller, Rotarian and donor Lawrence dedication will be at 5:30 p.m. in the park at Beckett, President Tod Hardacre and Past President Denise Whitehead Hardacre. the intersection of Southeast Third Avenue and Not pictured is Rotarian and donor Reiny Peterson. SR 70. Each year, CASTLE raises a Memory Field of white flags emblazoned with a blue rib- bon for every child who died the previous year in the State of Florida from abuse or neglect. See page 4 for information about The Memory Field travels through Martin, how to contact this newspaper. Sewer project funding falls short Okeechobee, Indian River and St. Lucie coun- By Katrina Elsken $3.5 million in state funding for the project, ties to promote awareness of this ongoing trag- Okeechobee News which was expected to cut the excess phos- edy. phorus and nitrogen loading into water that Okeechobee County officials were disap- In 2017-18, CASTLE is projected to serve 381 flows into Lake Okeechobee. families including 1,445 individuals in the Trea- pointed in their efforts to obtain state funding The state appropriation is $523,000. sure Coast and Okeechobee County through for septic-to-sewer conversion in the Treasure “The appropriation for septic-to-sewer is the Safe Families program, an in-home educa- Island area. The Okeechobee Utility Authority sought See OUA — Page 5 See CASTLE — Page 5

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The Florida Forest Service is also re- “Florida’s wildland firefighters have prov- information webpage to view an interactive sponsible for protecting homes, forestland en time and again that they are prepared to map of current active wildfires, drought and and natural resources from the devastating put their lives on the line to keep Floridians fire danger forecast information, and a list effects of wildfire on more than 26 million safe,” said Commissioner Putnam. “Floridi- of current county burn bans. Floridians can acres. Learn more at FloridaForestService. ans can do their part by keeping preventable also download the Florida Forest Service’s com. Department of Agriculture and Consumer human-caused wildfires at bay and prepar- “FLBurnTools” app to access wildfire con- For more information about the Florida Services, visit FreshFromFlorida.com. National Puppy Day: Lawn care tips for dog owners Special to the Okeechobee News new pet might do to a lawn, Ms. Trenholm grass. It may not be aesthetically appeal- owners often make this time of the year GAINESVILLE — What’s better than says there are a few potential issues to keep ing, but it generally won’t affect the overall is overwatering, Ms. Trenholm said. The watching a new puppy run over a lush, in mind. health of the lawn, she said. recommendation is to apply ½ to ¾ of an “Most problems aren’t going to be too healthy lawn? In most cases, grass will recover from inch of water each time you irrigate. How major, but with traffic issues – if the dog runs frequently you irrigate is going to be based For this year’s National Puppy Day, which traffic damage or dog spot, especially dur- in the same pattern every day – you will get ing the growing season, which for Florida’s on season, the amount of shade and grass is Friday, March 23, a lawn care expert at loss of the turf, and weeds may move in,” warm-season grasses is during the summer species, she said. the University of Florida says both dogs and Ms. Trenholm said. If bald patches pop up months, Ms. Trenholm said. “Lawn care involves the basic practices people can benefit from these grassy spaces. where your pooch likes to roam, consider And with the warm season approaching, of fertilizing, irrigating and mowing correct- “A lawn provides the backdrop to the putting down some pavers in that area, she homeowners can take steps to help their ly. For tips on how to best care for you lawn, urban landscape. It’s a place where people said. lawn stay healthy and make it a place their check out the UF/IFAS Extension publica- and pets can play. And, most importantly, it “Another problem that happens some- new best friend can enjoy. tions on proper lawn care or contact your keeps the dirt in place so your dog doesn’t times is what we call dog spot. This is when One common lawn care mistake home- local UF/IFAS Extension office,” she said. bring it inside the house,” said Laurie Tren- the dog uses the same spot to pee on the holm, professor of environmental horticul- lawn. They are providing it with a big dose ture in UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural of soluble nitrogen, so you can see some in- The Okeechobee Community Choir Sciences. jury to the grass,” Ms. Trenholm said. For those concerned about damage a Dog spot looks like a yellow circle in the Under the Direction of Sandy Perry, Will Present its 19th Annual Easter Cantata Concert, Brush fires still pose a threat Hallelujah! What a Savior! By Matteo Tullio put in place by Florida Forest Service, which Okeechobee News had a supervisor and bulldozer assisting in and Easter Favorites, Concluding with Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, Two brush fires were reported Wednes- the effort, and was extinguished at 6:31 p.m. During Which Audience Participation is Encouraged. day afternoon. Another, smaller fire occurred just north (Highlighted Music Provided) According to reports from Okeechobee of the one that was being attended to in the County Fire Rescue, around 3:55 p.m. on rd th th March 21, firefighters responded to the first Indian Hammock area. All the units still on Friday, March 23 Saturday, March 24 Sunday, March 25 of two reported brush fires in the 32800 scene facilitated it being extinguished as 7pm 7pm 3pm block of U.S. 441 North. well by 6:31 p.m. That blaze was approxi- Upon arrival, units found approximately mately 2 acres in size. Okeechobee 5 acres engulfed on the south side of Indian Two engines, four brush trucks, Fire Chief Hammock. The Florida Forest Service was also en route to assist. Ralph Franklin and Deputy Chief Earl Woo- Presbyterian The brush fire spread to approximately ten of the Okeechobee County Fire Rescue 20 acres. The fire was contained by fire lines responded to the incident scene. Church Okeechobee Forecast 312 N Parrott Ave Extended Forecast (Across from Bank of America) Saturday: Mostly sunny skies. High 78F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. The 43 singers comprising this season’s Saturday Night: Clear skies. Low near choir, represent singers from 16 area churches 55F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Today: Sunny skies. High Sunday: Mainly sunny. High around 85F. New soloists include Joy Hanna, trombone Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. 74F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. and Suzanne Gautsch, piano Tonight: A mostly clear Sunday Night: A mostly clear sky. Low sky. Low 47F. Winds light and 58F. Winds light and variable. No Admission or Ticket Required. variable. Monday: Partly cloudy skies. High around 80F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Love Offering Will Be Taken to Defer Advertising Expenses. Have Questions? Call Sandy 634-7714 March 23, 2018 Okeechobee News 3 4 Okeechobee News OPINION March 23, 2018 Social Security Matters

By AMAC Certified Social Security his full retirement age, and allow your own for anyone born after Jan. 1, 1954. If you wish last screen enter, I wish to exclude retirement Advisor Russell Gloor benefit amount to grow until you reach age to go ahead with the restricted application benefits from the scope of this application. I Association of Mature American Citizens 70 (you don’t actually need to wait until you once you have reached your full retirement am filing a restricted application for spousal are 70 to claim on your own record; you can age of 66, you can apply online starting with Dear Rusty: I’ve recently started reading benefits. I am not applying for retirement claim at any time between your FRA and age the regular benefit application process, but benefits on my own work record. I want to your column on Social Security and am learn- 70). when you see the question, Do you want to earn delayed retirement credits. Since Social ing a lot! My particular question is this: I was By delaying your own retirement claim start your benefits now, answer NO. You will born in November 1953 so my full retirement you will earn delayed retirement credits at then see a drop-down menu from which you Security recommends you apply for benefits age is 66, which is coming up faster than I a rate of 2/3rd of 1 percent per month for can select Nov. 2018 as your benefit start date. three months before you wish them to start, would have ever imagined. I am divorced each month you delay (that comes out to 8 After that when you see the question, If you you may file your restricted application in but was married for 25 years before the split, percent per year). Social Security will require are eligible for both retirement and spousal September, but be sure to specify November and I have not remarried. I’ve heard that be- that you visit their office to find out what your benefits, do you want to delay receipt of re- as the month you wish your spousal benefits cause I was born before 1954 I can still claim ex-spouse’s current benefit amount is, and tirement benefits, answer YES. Then on the to begin. my ex’s Social Security as a spousal benefit they will ask you to provide his Social Secu- when I reach my full retirement age and let rity number (otherwise you’ll need to provide Letters to the editor my own benefit continue to grow, switch- his date and place of birth and his parents’ ing to it when I turn 70. Is that correct? Is it names). If you meet any reluctance to provide likely to change if Congress looks for ways to you with his benefit amount when you visit, Raulerson cabin with cheer. The weather conditions started cut entitlements to make up for the tax cuts? be insistent and ask to speak to a supervisor; a bit chilly but turned into a wonderful sun- The Okeechobee Historical Society is shine-filled weekend. This year’s Speckled Signed: Ex-Spouse it’s your right to get that information to help very pleased to announce that the purchase Dear Ex-Spouse: Yes, because you were with your retirement planning. You should of the Peter and Louisiana Chandler Rauler- Perch Festival had a variety of craft vendors born before Jan. 2, 1954, you are “grandfa- also have a copy of both your marriage certifi- son Historic Log Cabin is only days away! of all sorts as well as live entertainment pro- thered” into something called the “restricted cate and divorce decree available when you vided by Phil Eddings with the M.T. Pockets application for spousal benefits only.” That file the restricted application. Thanks to the generosity of community and family members, the Historical Society has Band. means that if your ex-spouse is collecting his You don’t need to worry about Congress Okeechobee Main Street would like to Social Security when you reach your full re- changing your option to file a restricted ap- reached the goal of phase 1, collect enough tirement age (FRA), you may file the restricted plication; it was already changed by the Bi- money to purchase the original settler’s log give a special thank-you to Paddock Farms, application, collect spousal benefits equal partisan Budget Act of 2015 to eliminate the cabin. Operation SOS and Trails of Hope Animal to ½ of the amount he is/was entitled to at “restricted application for spousal benefits” Phase 2 will consist of renovation in or- Rescue Inc. for coming and being a part der to open this “soon-to-be museum” to of this year’s festival. Having the miniature the public. We are still in need of funding, horse of Paddock Farms brought a bit more Public Forum/Speak Out so if anyone is so minded, we welcome your excitement than last year. Families and their support. We will also be in need of skilled guests who came out gave great feedback Speak Out comments can be shared vegetative matter around the edges that it is craftsmen to make this transition. You can on the new additions brought on during this in several ways. Comments on local is- killing the marshes. Some of it is hurricane contact the Historical Society at P.O. Box year’s event. Education about the impor- sues are welcome on the Okeechobee debris from the storm surge. Some of it is 973, Okeechobee, FL 34973 or email the tance of spaying or neutering your pets was News Facebook page. You can also leave vegetation that died due to the high water president, Magi Cable, at cable.magi@ provided by Operation SOS and the chance your opinions in the comment box found levels. It all needs to be cleared out so it can gmail.com for more information. to show kindness by rescuing an animal wsa Some of the assistance we will need will under each story at okeechobeenews. be replanted with native plants. Fire is the provided by Trails of Hope Animal Rescue. net. We also accept comments via email most efficient way. be roofing, painting, yard work, cleaning and removing of the paneling covering the All very much appreciated and enjoyed by to [email protected] or via U.S. • The water managers can control how spectators this year. Our Speckled Perch Pa- Mail at the Okeechobee address below. logs. Once the logs are exposed, we will much water goes into the lake, but they can’t rade was short but well-attended by many, Thanks for participating! control the evaporation. Most of the water need to replace the chinking between the logs and do other renovations. so OKMS would like to thank those who that leaves Lake Okeechobee goes into the took part in the parade as well. Drive-thru air through evapotranspiration. Sunny days The Historical Society is applying for grants through the Historic Resources Bu- Okeechobee Main Street plans to bring • I find it interesting that in less than four are the best way to get the lake level down. reau of the State of Florida, but those funds more exciting special events this year, and months, Okeechobee law enforcement of- On a sunny day, more water leaves the lake will not be available for a year, even if grant- asks that you like us on Facebook to keep up ficers have dealt with three cases of people by evapotranspiration than can be released ed. to date on all events to come! who passed out in the drive-thru of a Mc- through all of the water control structures The bottom line is this: The most historic We would also like to thank our 2018 Donald’s in Okeechobee. Obviously, these combined. place in all of Okeechobee will be saved Speckled Perch Sponsors: people should not be driving at all. How an- • The fishermen are praying for a thanks to generous members of this com- K.A. Driggers & Sons Construction noying to be stuck in the drive-thru line and drought, as it is the only thing that can help munity! Brown Cow Sweetery Okeechobee Historical Society the driver ahead of you isn’t even awake. the fisheries. We need the lake level down Silky Hands and Happy Feet Lake level so the lake can recover from the hurricane The Hope Chest damage. The fish have no cover now, no 2018 Speckled Perch Festival Downtown Barbers good spawning areas because the storm • Every inch the lake level drops is a help Okeechobee Main Street would like to With your support, we would like to re- to the lake. We need to let the lake get down ripped up all the natural vegetation and the thank all who came out to take part in the port a very successful festival this year, so to 12 feet and burn off the dead vegetation high lake level blocked the sunlight and kept festival this year. “Thank you!” around the edges. There is so much dead new vegetation from growing. The parks were full of fun and excitement Okeechobee Main Street

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The state would need $380 million in SROs recurring funding to pay for SROs for every “I feel these officers are needed and necessary,” public school in Florida, he said. The state — Sheriff Noel Stephen Continued From Page 1 has allocated $160 million with no guaran- tee of continuing funding. This is not enough funding to put a job more appealing to the officers. “Our responsibility is to do this in the He said he is working with school, coun- school resource officer on every campus, “There are 66 other counties in this state most appropriate and economical way,” she ty and city officials to “do what we need to Sheriff Stephen continued. Funding does not that are going to be trying to hire School Re- do to protect our number one asset — our said. take into account the cost of supervision, re- source Officers,” said Commissioner Brad- Commissioner Owens suggested that be- kids.” lief factors and startup costs, he said. ley Goodbread. He said it is not going to be He said there are threat assessment fore decisions are made in reference to fund- “I can’t just take 10 officers and fulfill the easy to find qualified applicants to hire, ing, the county and school board should teams at each school. The sheriff noted that OCSO starting sal- statutory requirement that has been put on have a workshop to discuss the allocations. Some programs promoted by the state me. I’ve got 10 deputies per shift to cover ary for deputies is $34,000 while a neighbor- “We need to do this collectively, proac- are only effective with parental support, he this entire county,” he said. ing county starts deputies at $42,000, which explained. “A lot of our discipline problems He requested funding for a total of 13 does make it harder to find applicants. tively, responsibly and with a spirit of coop- with our youth are directly reflective of lack SROs to take care of the schools, relief fac- Commissioner David Hazellief said the eration,” she said. of support in the home.” tor and supervision. This includes two SROs county should commit to financing the posi- “It is going to cost us money,” the com- The state law requires a certified law en- for Okeechobee High School and one SRO tions needed. missioner said. “We have to expect that.” forcement officer in each school. at each of the other public schools. “It’s our duty to see that he (the sheriff) She said other services are going to be Currently, the Okeechobee County The sheriff said he needs to move for- has what he needs to protect our citizens compromised as a result of this unfunded Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) has six in the SRO ward with recruiting new officers. and our property,” said Commissioner mandate. program including the supervisor. There “I feel these officers are needed and nec- Goodbread. “I don’t have any problem with you start- are SROs at Okeechobee High School, essary for me to find today. I cannot take a Commissioner Kelly Owens said the state ing today,” said Chairman Terry Burroughs. Okeechobee Freshman Campus, Osceola went through a horrific event and the end new rookie and put them in the schools and “I think you should start looking for your Middle School, Yearling Middle School and expect for them to be effective,” he said. result was a “knee-jerk reaction at the state Okeechobee Achievement Academy. Each level.” people today.” He said he expects some experienced He added that the agreement with the of the SROs has also been assigned an el- staff will apply to move into the new SRO “The fact is that this is an unfunded man- school board should be renegotiated. ementary school and a private school. He positions, so most of the new officers will be date,” she said. said the SROs conduct daily security checks on road patrol. “The end result is that the taxpayers are A workshop with city, county and school at the elementary schools and are on call if Commissioner Bryant Culpepper asked going to have to bear the brunt of the differ- board officials was tentatively scheduled for the elementary schools need assistance. For what the SROs would do when school is ence that is not funded. April 11. example, the SRO at Osceola Middle School out. He noted school is only in session five is also available to help South Elementary days a week for about seven hours a day. AA meetings scheduled in Okeechobee County School, which is across the street. The sheriff explained that the statute says He said the state has set the ratio of SROs there must be an SRO on campus not just Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are • Thursday, noon, closed Step Study, at to students at 1,000 to one. That means the during the school day but when there are regularly scheduled in the Okeechobee: Okeechobee Christian Church, 3055 S.E. high school should have a second SRO. kids on campus. • Monday through Friday: noon open 18th Terrace. “This bill states there is supposed to be “This is now obligating us to basketball meetings at First United Methodist Church. • Thursday at 8 p.m., Big Book meeting an armed person in every school today,” games, soccer games, volleyball games and 200 N.W. Second St.; at Church of Our Saviour, 200 N.W. Third said Sheriff Stephen. “I don’t have the staff- after-school activities,” he said. • Monday, 6:30 a.m., closed meeting at ing to move around to facilitate that.” Sheriff Stephen said he would like to put Okeechobee Christian Church 3055 S.E. St.; The sheriff said to increase law enforce- SROs on a schedule like the teachers, where 18th Terrace (Wolff Road); • Thursday at 6 p.m., open women’s ment presence at the schools, road patrol they would bank the extra time they spend • Monday at 6:30 p.m. open meeting at, meeting at Church of Our Saviour, 200 officers have started parking in the school at school for school activities in order to take Presbyterian Church, 312 N. Parrott; N.W. Third St. parking lots to do their paperwork. He said off school holidays and a month every sum- • Tuesday at 8 p.m. closed discussion they check in with the front office of the mer. • Friday at 8 p.m., speaker meeting at meeting at Church of Our Saviour, 200 schools when they are on site. He said he thinks this would make the Church of Our Saviour 200 N.W. Third St.; N.W. Third St. • Saturday at 7:30 p.m., closed meeting • Wednesday at 8 p.m. closed men’s at Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, 312 About CASTLE meeting at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 901 S.W. Sixth St.; and, N. Parrott; CASTLE CASTLE began in 1981, and now serves • Wednesday, at 7 p.m., a speakers • Sunday at 7:30 p.m., open meeting, Continued From Page 1 as the model for a national network of child meeting at Detox of South Florida, 608 N.E. Step Study, at Church of Our Saviour, 200 abuse prevention centers that span 50 loca- Second Ave.; N.W. Third St. tions in 27 states. The board of directors play tion program to prevent abuse and neglect. During that same time, 275 families, a very active role and is involved with CAS- Work has been completed to connect including 685 individuals, will have been TLE’s ongoing activities. Theresa Garbarino- OUA Pine Ridge Park with the OUA system, he May, the executive director, has been at the reported. served by the High Hopes for Kids support Continued From Page 1 group for children of divorce, parental sepa- helm of the agency since 1986. Construction on the Whispering Pines The population served by CASTLE in- project is expected to begin the spring, ration or military separation. much less than we asked for,” John Creas- cludes families who are at risk for abusing or He said OUA sold two parcels in a land One hundred families, including 305 indi- man of OUA told the Okeechobee County viduals, attended Positive Parenting, a parent neglecting their children; families who have auction in early March. Commission on March 22. He said they applied for state grant fund- education and support workshop. had a reported incident of abuse or neglect “If the project does not move forward, it ing for restoration of the OUA office to the Families In Between, a group seminar but who, with support and education, can is a shame because there are over 2,400 sep- original appearance of People’s Bank. The for parents who are divorcing or separating, eliminate further episodes of abuse; families tic tanks in the Treasure Island area alone,” project was initially ranked 13th but was lat- served 480 individuals. with children 0-18; and families who live in he said. er removed from the final list for state fund- Strengthening Families, a family strength- the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County. “Obviously that ($523,000 appropriation) ing. Chairman Burroughs encouraged him ening program for at-risk families, served CASTLE accomplishes its goal of prevent- is not going to help us in Treasure Island,” to apply again next year. 200 families, including 793 individuals. ing child abuse and neglect by: said Okeechobee County Commission Mr. Creasman said that OUA currently Parents as Teachers, a program to pro- • providing in-home counseling; Chairman Terry Burroughs. “But potential- has 9,230 water connections and 4,216 mote early development of young children • teaching alternative parenting methods ly we can go to DEP and use money to do wastewater connections; and that they use by engaging parents and caregivers, served some engineering on the southeast section and nonviolent discipline; 2,543,000 gallons per day of water and gen- 25 families, including 113 individuals. and put that whole future plan together.” erate 828,000 gallons per day of wastewater. Fifty-nine percent of CASTLE’s $2.1 mil- • offering educational seminars to help In related news, Mr. Creasman said the OUA has had no rate increases since 2010 lion budget comes from state, federal and divorcing parents and their children through OUA board has adopted policies and proce- and do not expect any this year, he added. local governments, 5 percent from United divorce with minimal trauma to the chil- dures for requiring septic tank removal and Chairman Burroughs said the county will Way, 34 percent from fundraising and 2 per- dren; and connection with sewer lines when sewer continue to seek septic-to-sewer funding cent from program fees. • providing parenting classes. lines become available. from the state. 6 Okeechobee News March 23, 2018

Community Events Easter Pancake Breakfast set Ag Center gate reopened 863.763.6461 Brought Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee will host With the completion of the construction Plumbing • AC the Annual Easter Pancake Breakfast on on State Road 70 East, the Agri-Civic Center to you Sunday, April 1, at Tin Fish Restaurant, will return to past practice of opening the by: Septic 301 N. Parrott Ave., 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Eat SR 70 gate at 7 a.m. and closing it at dusk. Lic#CAC053793 • Lic#CFC022585 in or carry out will be available. There is a The gate on SR 710 will be closed except for $10 donation for all you can eat pancakes, VFW serves up dinner Church will have bingo events. The Okeechobee County Agri-Civic sausage, coffee, orange juice or milk. Craft Center grounds are open to area residents Buckhead Ridge VFW Post 9528, 29012 Sacred Heart Church, 901 S.W. Sixth table and pictures with the Easter Bunny will for exercise activities such as walking, run- S.R. 78 W., will serve dinner on Friday, St., will host bingo on Monday, March 26. March 23 be available for the kids. For tickets, contact ning, and bike riding on a daily basis. The , from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The menu Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the fun will any Kiwanis member, message the Kiwanis will include grilled boneless rib eye steak, gate on SR 70 is open from 7 a.m. until dusk begin at 7 p.m. Club of Okeechobee Facebook Page or call grilled pork tenderloin, fried fish and shrimp, for residents to access the roads and parking Ken Keller 863-532-8197. baked and french fried potatoes, baked lots within the facility. sweet potatoes, fried onion rings, salad and Legion will host 5-card bingo desert. All proceeds assist homeless veter- While the county encourages area resi- ans. For information, call 863-467-2882. American Legion Post #64, 501 S.E. Sec- Methodist Men host dinner dents to take advantage of the opportunity ond St., will host five-card bingo on Mon- Methodist Church of Okeechobee as part of to use the facility grounds for exercise, the day, March 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. with lunch its community outreach, will host a dine-in or staff does ask that you help keep the facility Martha’s House sale set served at 12:30 p.m. For information, call take-out spaghetti dinner cooked by the United clean by not littering, and that if an event is Martha’s House will host a yard sale at 863-763-5309. Methodist Men on Saturday, April 7, from 4 to March 23 taking place at the facility, you utilize other 4134 U.S. 441 N., Friday, , from 9 7 p.m. Tickets can be obtained from National a.m. until 2 p.m. Items for sale will include parts of the facility grounds so there is no in- clothes, shoes, handbags, toys, games and Hospice hosts yard sale Honor Society members at OHS or by calling Leah Suarez at 863-697-8718. The backpack terference with the event. more. For information, call 863-763-2893. Hospice of Okeechobee, 317 S.E. Third program is an initiative to ensure local school Ave., will host a yard sale on Wednesday, children have adequate food for the weekends. Legion will host dinner March 28. The sale is from 8 a.m. to noon. Summer guide planned March 23 Special to the Okeechobee News On Friday, , come and enjoy Minimal regatta returns dinner at the American Legion, 501 S.E. Sec- Healthy Start to meet The Okeechobee County Shared Services ond St. Everyone is welcome. Dinner will be Okeechobee County Healthy Start Coali- The Adam Bryant Minimal Regatta home- Network will once again publish a sum- fish, shrimp or chicken and french fry bas- made boat race will be held April 7 at the tion Board of Directors will meet Wednes- mer activity guide listing programs avail- kets, for a $6 donation and is served from 5 Agri-Civic Center. This event started in 2011 until 8 p.m. with music from 6 to 9 p.m. For day, March 28, at noon at their office in the to remember Adam Bryant and give families able to Okeechobee County children. The information, call 863-763-5309. White House Plaza, 1132 S. Parrott Ave. The and friends an opportunity to come together guide will be published in May. There is no meeting is open to the public. The coalition and build their own memories. Boat regis- charge for listings in the guide, which is sent is part of a statewide network responsible Eagles will serve dinners tration is $50 and includes all core building home with all Okeechobee County school- for planning and implementing services for Cypress Hut Eagles, 4701 U.S. 441 S.E., materials. This year the regatta will have a children. Business, organizations and clubs pregnant women and infants. The coalition will serve a surf and turf dinner on Friday, Cowgirl/Cowboy/Equestrian theme. For more with summer activities for children are wel- March 23 is made up of citizens interested in promot- , at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment is details and updates, go online to the event’s from Karaoke Kop at 7 p.m. On Saturday, ing healthy pregnancies and healthy birth come to submit them. Categories include Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ March 24, the Ladies Auxiliary will serve outcomes for Okeechobee County resi- arts and crafts, pre-kindergarten, summer events/169139150535833/. Boat registration dinner at 5 p.m. The Harpers will perform dents. For information, contact Kay Begin at day camps, library/reading programs, edu- is located on the Facebook page, or at www. at 6 p.m. Eagles will have their famous fried 863-462-5877. cational/tutoring, family activities, child care, minimalregatta.com. chicken dinners on Sunday, March 25, at 2 health promotion/medical, performing arts, p.m. Enjoy music by Crystal at 6 p.m. For in- formation, call 863-467-1154. VFW Auxiliary hosts dinner open recreation, overnight camps, special Clinic hosts production events, sports/fitness and Vacation Bible The Buckhead Ridge VFW Auxiliary will Boots and Burgers dinner set serve a chicken stir-fry dinner on Wednes- Join us at Open Hands Health Center on School. March 28 Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m. or Saturday, April Deadline to submit items for the guide is Big Brothers Big Sisters will host a “Boots day, , at Post 9528, 29012 State 28 and Burgers” fundraiser on Saturday, March Road 78 W. All proceeds to benefit Florida , at 3 p.m. for the third original produc- March 29. For more information about how 24, at the Okeechobee Livestock Market, military veterans in distress. For information, tion entitled “Not of This World.” Perfor- to be included in this guide, please call or 1055 U.S. 98, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets call 863-467-2882. mances will be held at Treasure Island Bap- email Erin Moore 863-462-5000 ext. 257, are $25 each which includes dinner. There tist Church, 4209 U.S. 441 S.E. Follow Mr. T, [email protected].fl.us, Shared Services will be music, dinner and a live auction. For a patient whose life was forever changed by Network of Okeechobee. information, call 772-466-8535. Colorectal Cancer meeting set the truth he learned during his visits to Open Raulerson Hospital will host a Colorectal Hands Health Center. See what is happen- More Community Events can be found at Library will host author Cancer Awareness Month Lunch and Learn ing with Ms. Edna and the Colonel, two of OkeechobeeNews.net in the Community The Okeechobee County Library, 206 physician lecture featuring new gastroenter- our faithful volunteers, as they strive to glo- section. S.W. 16th St., will host “Leslie Diehl” on Sat- ologist Dr. Michael Schwartz at IRSC’s Wil- rify God through this ministry. Enjoy some March 24 urday, , from 2 to 4 p.m. Leslie is a liamson Conference Center in Okeechobee laughs as you catch a small glimpse of what well known Florida author. She will be pre- on Thursday, March 29. The topics will God is doing through the lives of our pa- senting her latest book “Killer Tied.” include GI health, colonoscopies and more. tients and volunteers at Open Hands Health Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. The lec- Center. This is a free, non-ticketed event and Legion opens Sunday bingo ture begins at noon. RSVP is required: 863- 763-9228 or at the classes and events section seating is first come, first serve. Doors open American Legion 64, 501 S.E. Second 15 minutes prior to show time. St., will host Sunday night bingo on March of RaulersonHospital.com. 25, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. in the bingo area. The kitchen is open from 5:30 to BHR VFW serves dinner Pre-K registration open 7:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Amer- Sept. The Buckhead Ridge VFW Post 9528, Will your child be 4 on or before ican Legion veterans’ programs. The event is 1 open to the public. 29012 SR 78 W., will serve dinner on Friday, ? If so, your child is eligible to attend Pre- March 30, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The menu K at South Elementary School and the Amvets host 5-card bingo will include grilled boneless rib eye steak, Okeechobee Achievement Academy (OAA). Registration began Feb. 1. Registration fli- Amvets Post 200, 3651 U.S. 441 S.E. Suite grilled pork tenderloin, fried fish and shrimp, 6. Join them Sunday, March 25, at 2 p.m. baked and french fried potatoes, baked ers are available at all elementary schools, and Tuesday, March 27, at 2 p.m. for five- sweet potatoes, fried onion rings, salad and Okeechobee Achievement Academy and the card bingo. For information, call 863-484- desert. All proceeds will go to homeless vet- Okeechobee County School Board office. 8135. erans. For information, call 863-467-2882. For information, call 863-462-5000, ext. 235. March 23, 2018 Okeechobee News 7 Okeechobee resident asks for neighborhood parks By Katrina Elsken workout area, with a walking trail and exer- “The workout park, I think, would be ex- “To some degree, it’s going to be an un- Okeechobee News cise equipment. tremely helpful. I think it will motivate peo- funded mandate. “We don’t have very many parks to enjoy ple to get out of the house and start taking Soletta Lashay Wiggins, who lives “We’re really behind the eight ball,” he in Okeechobee,” she said. care of their physical health.” said. on Northeast 16th Avenue, spoke to the “I think it would be great introduction to She said it would encourage people to Okeechobee County Board of Commission- the community. I think it would bring up the “get up off the couch and start eating healthy “Over time, I am sure we will be able to ers at their March 22 meeting to ask for more morale of the people,” she said. and living a healthier lifestyle.” do something,” he said. parks in her neighborhood. “It’s very boring where we live,” she said. Commissioner Bryant Culpepper said Chairman Terry Burroughs said the park “I’m a native of Okeechobee,” she said, “It’s extremely boring. There is nothing to such a project would bring the whole com- project could be put into the county’s stra- adding that she lived in St. Petersburg for 10 do. I would like to enjoy the neighborhood munity up. He suggested it could be phased tegic plan. years. She said she noticed there are a lot of where we live. in due to budget restraints. “It won’t happen next year, but it’s some- “The playground equipment we have in “Our biggest constraint is going to be the parks in St. Petersburg scattered all over the thing that can be put into the recreational the neighborhood where we live is really budget,” said Commissioner Bradley Good- strategic plan,” he said, county, conveniently accessible to neighbor- worn down. It really needs to be replaced,” bread. “We just got a mandate from the hoods. One park in particular that her chil- she added. state to harden the schools. Commissioner Kelly Owens encouraged dren enjoyed is a water park. Ms. Wiggins said a playground would en- “We are going to have to spend a lot of Ms, Wiggins to meet with Parks and Recre- Ms. Wiggins said she also enjoyed Free- courage people to get out with their children money hardening our schools because of ation Director Albie Scoggins and give him dom Lake Park, which has a calisthenic and enjoy the outdoors. the shooter (in Parkland),” he said. and idea what they want. Plats approved for Castaway Ranch, Sawgrass Estates subdivisions By Katrina Elsken The applicant proposed the development Northeast 48th Avenue, north of State Road lots for single-family residences. The subdi- Okeechobee News of a subdivision with 51 lots, which will en- 70 East. Commissioner Brad Goodbread re- vision will consist of three short streets, all beginning on Northeast 48th Avenue and Two new subdivisions were approved at compass about 250 acres of the 1,500-acre cused himself from voting, noting that the site. Individual lots in Castaway Ranch range project involves a family member. ending in a cul-de-sac. the March 22 meeting of the Okeechobee The subdivision is proposed for three County Commission. in area from about 2 acres to 8 acres, except The property is about 19 acres in area. It phases. The first phase would include the The county commissioners approved the for one lot that is a bit over 14 acres in area. is on Northeast 48th Avenue, about 650 feet southernmost street and the subdivision preliminary plat for Castaway Ranch sub- The rest of the property would remain com- north of State Road 70 East. On the west side drainage system, with the remaining two division, a 51-lot subdivision on the west mon area for hunting and other recreational of Northeast 48th Avenue is the Okeechobee streets being built in subsequent phases. side of Northeast 48th Avenue, and north purposes. Gardens subdivision, developed with single- The commissioners approved the pre- of Northeast 224th Street (County Road 68 Construction is proposed in two phases. family homes except for the South Florida liminary plat for the subdivision. East). The first phase would include most of the Water Management District field station on The commission took no action on a re- The subject property is about 1,509 acres quest for the county to accept responsibility road network and drainage system and the the west side of the subdivision. for roads and drainage. in area, about 3 miles north of Northeast first 27 lots. The second phase would com- The property was recently rezoned to res- 224th Street, also known as CR 68 East. plete the north extension of an interior street idential single family. The Okeechobee Gar- Most of the Castaway property is south of and plat the remaining lots. dens subdivision to the west is also primarily Northeast 304th Street, but the development In other business, the commission- zoned residential single gamily while other does include about 213 acres on the north ers gave preliminary plat approval for properties on the east side of Northeast 48th side of Northeast 304th Street. The property the proposed 29-unit Sawgrass Estates of is zoned for agriculture. Avenue are zoned for agriculture. Adjoining to the south of the Castaway Okeechobee subdivision. The applicant is proposing the construc- site is the Pine Creek development, a com- The property is located on the east side of tion of a residential subdivision, providing 29 munity consisting of some 40-plus acre home site tracts, some smaller cottage and AARP provides free tax help cabin sites, and a central lodge with various Free tax preparation and e-filing by AARP tax aide volunteers will start on Feb. 12, amenities. To the west of the subject prop- erty is ranch land. To the east is a large-lot at the American Legion, 501 S.E. Second St., on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to subdivision on the east side of Northeast 2 p.m. You must bring picture ID, Social Security cards for all dependents, last year’s 48th Avenue. To the north/northwest is the community of Fort Drum. tax return and all 2017 financial papers. No appointment necessary; it is first come, All surrounding property is zoned for first serve. Please DO NOT CALL the American Legion. For information, call Neile at agriculture except for some parcels along Northeast 304th Street. 863-357-1694. LOOKING FOR Your Largest Fence Post INVESTMENT FUNDS to purchase Supplier in South Florida mobile home parks in The Works! Okeechobee. Gaucho Alligator Fence Call Paul, Walpole Mobile Home Park Feed & Supply Co. Specialist/Manager, 763-6905 561.305.3331 Hwy 98 N. Okeechobee All Sizes Posts Staples 8 Okeechobee News March 23, 2018 South Florida had ancient ‘transit networks’

By Bob Davidsson mato in Duval County, the Matanzas River of form. plex. A long fish-shaped mound 150 feet Palm Beaches Information St. Johns County, the Halifax River of Volu- In his 1697 journal, Dickinson described wide and 10 feet high was once located near sia County, and Brevard County’s Mosquito one such vessel during a visit of the Cacique the current site of the Port of Palm Beach. Centuries before the paving of Interstate Lagoon, Indian River Bay and the 120-mile of Ais to obtain tribute from the Jeaga Indi- Directly opposite of the village of Jeaga 95 and Dixie Highway, or the building of Indian River itself. ans at their main village of Hobe (Hoe-bay), on Singer Island was the so-called “Palm Henry Flagler’s FEC Railway, and even be- The Indian River merges with the St. Lu- located on the south shore of Jupiter Inlet. Beach Inlet Midden.” Jeaga village sites dot- fore the clearing of Military Trail in 1838, cie at Sewall’s Point, with one branch con- “We all drew down to waterside to re- ted both shores of Lake Worth. The largest, Palm Beach County had an ancient trans- tinuing south into Martin County, where ceive him,” the shipwrecked merchant located in the Town of Palm Beach, was the portation network used by its four Native after passing through a shallow maze of wrote. “We perceived he came in state, hav- Guest Mound. American nations. mangroves, it met the Jupiter Narrows west ing two canoes lashed together with poles The Guest Mound was 18 feet high and The original inhabitants of Florida did of Jupiter Island at Hobe Sound. athwart from the one to the other, making a 100 feet in width. It featured a village on its not live in isolated villages. The peninsula’s South of the Jupiter Inlet, the ancient platform, which being covered with a mat, summit visible from the sea. The site may natural waterways served as trade routes, Loxahatchee River portage was dredged to on it stood a chest which was belonging to be the village of “Abaioa” described by 16th- providing interconnectivity between tribes form a canal linked to Little Lake Worth and us. Upon the chest he sat cross-legged, be- century Spanish Royal Historian Antonio de from the mouth of the St. Johns River south the 20-mile Lake Worth Lagoon. A second ing newly painted in red, his men with poles Herrera in his history of Ponce de Leon’s to the Florida Keys. canal was dredged in the early 20th century setting the canoes unto the shore.” voyage of discovery in May 1513. Evidence of inter-tribal commerce is ap- to connect Lake Worth to the Spanish River, The Jupiter Inlet and the Loxahatchee Herrera reported, “They came upon and parent from the excavated burial mounds Lake Boca and the mouth of the Hillsboro River estuary appeared on early Spanish anchored behind a cape close to the village and village middens scattered throughout River. maps as the “Rio Jobe.” Jeaga villages were named Abaioa. All this coast, from Punta de the county, from Lake Okeechobee north- Completing the coastal waterway were located on both shores of the inlet, as well as Arrafices until this Cabo de Corrientes (Cape east to the Jupiter Inlet and south to the Hill- the Hillsboro Inlet and New River estuaries Jupiter Island to the north and Singer Island of Currents), runs north-south to the south- sboro River. in Broward, connected by the Stranahan Riv- to the south. east, and the water is clear with a depth of Pottery shards and artifacts produced by er to the northern end of Biscayne Bay near The Spanish also were aware of the long six fathoms.” the distant Timuqua Indians of Northeast the Dade County line. This southern coastal body of water south of the Jupiter Inlet to- The Jeaga villages along Lake Worth Florida are found in local mounds. So are ar- route connected Tequesta villages located in day named Lake Worth in honor of William were part of a self-contained coastal riverine tifacts from the Calusa Mound Building cul- modern Dade, Broward and southern Palm Jenkins Worth, the U.S. Army commander environment providing all the food sources ture of Southwest Florida, as well as beads Beach counties. who brought the Second Seminole War to a and natural resources needed by the inhab- and metal trade items from Spain’s lonely In the year 1575, Florida Lieutenant close. It appeared on Spanish 17th-century itants. It was bordered by the ocean to the outpost of St. Augustine during the First Governor Juan Lopez de Velasco reported, navigation charts as the “Rio Jeaga,” or oc- east and the Atlantic Coast Ridge to the west, Spanish Colonial Period (1513-1763). “The River Ais (Indian River) is at 27 degrees casionally as the “Laguna de Gega,” located which also marked the beginning of the Ev- The native inhabitants of Palm Beach north. It is a small one that only boats (bar- “five leagues south of the Rio Jobe.” erglades. County – the Jeaga, Tequesta, Santaluces cos) can enter. And from it up to Cape Ca- In his 1575 “Memoirs,” Hernando de Es- The mainland villages, such as the Little- and Maymi nations – established permanent naveral the coast runs north-south until the calante Fontenada, a hostage of the Calusa field Mound site in West Palm Beach, may villages about 3,000 years ago. Their place of cove of the same cape, which takes a turn tribe, identified Palm Beach as “Jeaga Is- have been used seasonally for hunting and origin is unknown. to the northeast. The coast is clear and an- land.” He recounted the ill-fated expedition fishing in the chain-of-lakes west of the ridge Spanish and English captives observed chorable, although there is no port along its of Lucas Vasquez d’Allyon (1475-1526) to line. Before it was destroyed by 20th-century that the tribes were able to communicate length.” establish a colony in the Carolinas. Fontena- development, the village site was 500 feet and perhaps shared a common root lan- The Ais nation were masters of the Indi- da’s information source were Indians from long and stood about 6 feet above the sur- guage unrelated to their Timuquan and an River (Rio de Ais), controlling the coastal the “Island of Yeaga” who had encountered rounding ground surface. Muskogean-speaking neighbors to the trade routes from Cape Canaveral south Allyon’s fleet of six ships. The best example of seasonal use of vil- north. One recent theory is that the South to the St. Lucie River. Shipwrecked captive One of Allyon’s ship captains was Pedro lage sites was the Boynton Inlet Mound, lo- Florida tribes were late arrivals on the penin- Jonathan Dickinson reported the “Cacique de Quexo, an Hispaniola slave merchant cated by the ocean at the southern end of sula from beyond the sea. of Ais” was the head of his village and “com- who prowled the southeast coast of Florida Lake Worth, and its corresponding western In theory, these seafarers followed in the mander of the northern part of this coast.” from Cape Canaveral to the Florida Keys Boynton Mounds Complex, adjacent to the wake of the Taino and Carib tribes in their The Spanish named Indian River Bay “La- during the 1520s. This early slave trade left a Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. journey from the north coast of South Amer- guna de Ais” on their charts. The Mosquito legacy of hostility between the coastal tribes The Boynton Mounds site is the farthest ica, slowly island-hopping their way up the Lagoon was called “Laguna de Surruque” and Spain, which would cost the lives of inland of the Jeaga villages, nearly 20 miles Caribbean island chain to Cuba and the Ba- – the name for the northern branch of Ais hundreds of shipwrecked seamen. west of its companion village on the coast. hamas, until reaching their final destination tribe on Cape Canaveral. The portage haulo- No friend of the coastal tribes, Spanish Its location within the Everglades had a dual in Florida. ver connecting the two bays was known as Governor Pedro Menendez Marques gave purpose. Not only was the site used for sea- The Florida Straits were not a barrier to “Potopotoya” in the native Ais dialect. the following testimony in 1573: “This wit- sonal hunting and gathering, but as a termi- these nautical travelers. During most of the The caciques of Ais, located in their ness knows that Cacique Jega, who is on nus on a trade route leading to Palm Beach Spanish Colonial Period, Tequesta and Calu- main village of “Jece,” described as hidden the coast of the Bahamas Channel, slew 25 County’s ancient transportation hub at Big sa sailors made the 106-mile voyage from among the mangroves on the Indian River Spanish men and one woman with child, Mound City. the Florida Keys to Cuba in large dugout ca- barrier island, negotiated treaties and trade and these same Indians captured a mother noes to obtain trade goods in Havana. agreements with the eastern branch of the with two daughters, young maidens, and a The ancient ‘Intermodal Transit Whatever the origins of Palm Beach Timuqua tribe, located north of Ponce de little boy and one sailor, which this witness Center’ of the Palm Beaches County’s original inhabitants, upon arrival Leon (Mosquito) Inlet. saw in the power of the cacique they call Ais they adapted well to their new environment The Ais leaders also formed alliances who is the father-in-law of said Jega.” Big Mound City is the largest native and fully utilized its natural resources and with the linguistically related Mayaca tribe to The discoverer of Florida, Juan Ponce de American earthwork in Southeast Florida. waterways. the west, and with their smaller Santaluces Leon, was himself forced to repel an attack The 143-acre site is 10 miles east of Canal and Jeaga neighbors to the south through by resident Jeaga Indians when he entered Point within the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Man- Ancient trade routes marriage agreements. their Jupiter Inlet (Rio de la Cruz) in search agement Area. Due to its unique historical and waterways The primary vessels used in trade by the of water for his ships. value, it was added to the National Register coastal tribes were dugout canoes made The inland waterway of Lake Worth was of Historic Places in 1973. The opening of Florida’s Intracoastal from local slash pines and other conifers. veiled from roving conquistadors, slavers The huge archaeological site consists Waterway in 1912 was hailed in Tallahassee Native craftsmen stripped the bark from the and pirates by the barrier island made of of 23 mounds, including the Big Gopher as a milestone in the history of Florida. The logs and carved indented passenger com- Anastasia coquina limestone covered with Mound. The largest mound is 220 feet in protected inland waterway provided vessels partments in the center using stone tools sand and thick subtropical vegetation. diameter and is elevated 25 feet above the with an unimpeded passage from Miami to and fire. Iron axes from the Spanish were After the besieged Spanish outpost of surrounding marshes and pineland forest. Jacksonville by dredging canals between ex- rare but highly valued for this work. Santa Lucia, located north of Jupiter Inlet, Extending from the mound are causeways isting coastal lagoons. Some of the larger canoes were seawor- was abandoned in March 1566, there was no used during periods of flooding. Florida’s original inhabitants used the thy and could hold up to 30 persons. To haul further effort to colonize the Palm Beaches. Archaeologists surmise Big Mound City same network of lagoons for trade and com- freight or for ceremonial displays of power, The principal village of “Jeaga,” the was originally part of the Belle Glade Mound munications between tribes. From north to the coastal tribes would lash two canoes to namesake for the tribe, is known to archae- south, the system of lagoons are the Tolo- create a catamaran with a raised center plat- ologists as the Rivera Beach Mound Com- See TRANSIT — Page 9 March 23, 2018 Okeechobee News 9 Irma added costs to drainage system work By Katrina Elsken did not have a cost at that time. “I thought I was communicating,” said in October, they would have given him a Okeechobee News At the October 26, 2017, construction Mr. Baughman. “No one communicated decision to either wait for the water to go progress meeting Kimley Horn supported back that ‘you’re on the wrong path.’” He down or pay additional money for the de- Okeechobee County commissioners vot- the request for additional time but not the said he could have stopped work until the watering. ed 3-2 to approve a change order to cover request for additional money. water receded, but that would have left the The staff report noted Seminole Design’s cost overuns of $194,151 in the drainage sys- On Jan. 22, 2018, the cost request was homeowners at risk of flooding. request for the change order included a tem at River Lake Estates. submitted, which included the request for Mr. Good said the contractor should have $16,633.68 markup over actual costs docu- The decision came after a lengthy discus- an additional $238,416.14. anticipated the dewatering expenses. “The mented by B&B Site Development. sion at their March 22 meeting in the His- “Before the hurricane came, we were reason the county is improving the drainage Commissioner Culpepper made motion toric Okeechobee County Courthouse. doing a fantastic job,” said Phil Baughman, in Riverlake Estates is that it floods,” he said. to approve a change order for $194,151 and Commissioners agreed to pay Seminole on behalf of Seminole Design-Build. He said “I do believe it rained. I do believe the authorize transfer of funds from the reserves Design-Build and subcontractor B&B Site when Hurricane Irma approached, they shut groundwater came up,” he said. of the road improvement trust fund to cover Development $194,151 for extra costs in- down and spent two days preparing for the “I don’t doubt the contractor had to do the expense. Commissioners Culpepper, curred following Hurricane Irma. storm. After the storm, there was another additional dewatering activities. I just don’t Kelly Owens and Burroughs voted yes. Com- The engineer of record, Brian Good of 16-day delay waiting for storm debris to be support the dollar amount he is requesting,” missioners Hazellief and Brad Goodbread Kimley Horn, had maintained that under the removed. said the engineer. voted no. contract the county was not responsible for “When we went back to work, we found The engineer said the contractor should In other business: acts of God, and that while it was appropri- the water table had moved,” he said. He have come to the county and given the • The commissioners approved a com- ate to give the contractor additional days, he added that they had to put in additional county the option of stopping work or in- prehensive plan amendment for 15 Trees thought the request for additional funds was equipment and do extra work to dewater creasing the contract by an agreed amount. LLC, property owner and applicant. The excessive. the area to prevent homes in the area from “Even though you think it is in the best amendment reclassifies approximately 11.1 The contractors had originally requesting flooding. He said that due to the ongoing interest, you still need to get the county to acres from the rural estate future land use a change order in the amount of $238,416.14 work, 29 homes in the area had no drainage agree,” said Mr. Good. classification to the commercial activity cen- and additional time of 45 calendar days for when the storm hit. Commissioner Byrant Culpepper asked ter future land use classification. The subject expenses incurred as the result of installing The engineer recommended granting the whether the county could have been liable property is on the north side of State Road well points to dewater the trench for the in- company an additional 45 days for the work in a lawsuit, if the work had stopped and 710 East and on the west side of Southeast stallation of the storm sewer system being due to the storm delays. homes had flooded. 128th Avenue, in Section 11, Township 38 put in as part of the River Lake Estates Drain- “Fourteen days after they were asking for Mr. Good said he understood that the South, Range 36 East, Okeechobee County, age project. additional funds and time for dewatering, work cost the contractor more than he an- Florida. The county commissioners previ- The contractors cited as the justification the answer was given that we would give ticipated. ously reviewed this proposed amendment for their request the rainfall events from Hur- the additional time, but by the contract he “If it had gone the other way, and the and forwarded it to various state agencies for ricane Irma, Atlantic Invest 99L and Tropical was responsible for dewatering,” said Mr. storm hadn’t occurred, and he had costs less their required reviews. The state reviewing Storm Phillipe that came through the county. Good. than he had bid, would he have returned the agencies, led by the Florida Department of These storm systems raised the ground- “Do I think he had to do something extra money? No. That’s contracting,” he said. Economic Opportunity, have not expressed water table from a depth of 5.5 feet below because of the storm? Yes, I do. Do I think it Commissioner David Hazellief said he any objections to the amendment. the ground surface to an average depth of cost $238,000? No, I do not,” he said. would like to take some time to review the • The board approved a work authori- 0.75 feet below the ground surface, the con- He said the contractor was responsible documents. zation as prepared by the county attorney tractors claimed. for dewatering. He agreed extra dewatering “This is almost a court case,” he said. with Culpepper & Terpening in the amount On October 13, 2017, Seminole Design- efforts were required due to the hurricane. “You are in an awkward position,” said of $66,415 to prepare plans for drainage Build provided a letter to the engineer of re- “In my mind, it was much less than County Administrator Robbie Chartier. She improvements in Oak Lake Estates; and ap- cord that in order to keep the project going, $238,000,” he said. He said the additional said there were unfortunate miscommuni- proval budget transfer BT18-51 from road they have set up a pump and well points to cost over what normal dewatering opera- cations. improvement fund reserve for contingencies be able to bury pipe and structures and re- tions should have cost is estimated at around Commission Chairman Terry Burroughs in the amount of $66,415 to provide fees for quested additional time and money, but they $10,000 to $20,000. said if the contractor had come to the county these professional services.

eastern shore of the lake to Big Mound City. poling their canoes between Big Mound City bor in the 1570s introduced diseases to the TRANSIT The current township of Port Maya- and the east coast. southwest coast. ca, located on the eastern shore of Lake The Big Blue Mound, located within the The powerful Calusa tribe was decimat- Continued From Page 8 Okeechobee in Martin County, is near the City of Wellington’s Big Blue Forest Preserve, ed and adopted an isolationist policy, cutting last known village site of Mayaca nation in served the same purpose for Jeaga traders its commercial and political ties with the in- culture and was occupied for about 800 the 1740s. traveling from coastal villages west to Big terior of the state. Likewise, the Maymi and years. During the Spanish Colonial Period, Big Mound City was sited on a section Mound City and Lake Okeechobee. The Santaluces villages near Lake Okeechobee the city was within the territory of the San- of land where the Everglades marshes of Jeaga used the same network of sloughs as suffered depopulation ranging from 25 per- taluces tribe (also referred to as the Guacata Lake Okeechobee met the higher pinewood their Santaluces neighbors to the north to cent to 50 percent. in early Spanish records). reach the trading center. In his Memoirs, Fontenada wrote, “They flats. From this point, seasonal floodwaters Florida’s southeastern coastal tribes, from flowed east into the Hungryland and Loxa- Big Mound City was abandoned shortly Cape Canaveral south to the Florida Keys, (the Calusa) are masters of a large district after 1650, the age-tested date of the most of country, as far as a town they call Gua- hatchee sloughs, and drained into the Loxa- numbered about 48,800 in the year 1520, ac- hatchee River basin. recent artifacts unearthed by archaeologists. cording to a 2004 U.S. Department of the In- cata, on the Lake of Mayaimi (Okeechobee), Ironically, Native American traders travel- This was the route used by the Santalu- terior estimate. By the year 1700, fewer than which is called Mayaimi because it is very ing to the city from Florida’s interconnected ces and Jeaga Indians to trade with tribes in 5,000 Native Americans remained along the large.” waterways probably hastened the city’s de- Big Mound City was strategically placed Central Florida and on the Gulf Coast. The mise. entire eastern coast of Spanish Florida. where three ancient trade routes meet. From Loxahatchee trade route connected the The native nations of Florida had no im- The great trade center of Big Mound City the west, the Calusa delegations traveled Jupiter Inlet to Big Mound City and Lake munity to diseases introduced from Europe. regressed into a state of steady decline due up the Caloosahatchee River to the Maymi Okeechobee. This watery trail continued to Beginning in the year 1519, disease epidem- to the depopulation of its trading partners. villages along the western and southern be used by the Seminole tribe until the end ics swept the state. The viral and bacterial By the beginning of Queen Anne’s War shores of Lake Okeechobee, and then east of the 19th century. scourges included bubonic plague, measles, (1702-13), Big Mound City was already a to Big Mound City. On early Palm Beach County maps, the malaria, cholera, typhoid, pertussis and the ghost town. A second inland trade route was used Hungryland Slough is listed as the “West deadliest of all, smallpox. The remaining tribal remnants in South by the Mayaca tribe, which controlled both Prong of the Loxahatchee Marsh.” An Indian Unknowing traders carried the diseases Florida became the easy targets of British the headwaters of the St. John’s River and midden was recently discovered in a ham- from St. Augustine down the network of la- slave raids from South Carolina. Beginning the Kissimmee River in Central Florida. The mock island located in the southwest sec- goons, infecting in turn the Ais, Santaluces, in 1703, slave hunters used Florida’s long- Mayaca paddled down the Kissimmee Riv- tion of the slough. It is believed the midden Jeaga and Tequesta tribes. A failed attempt established commercial routes for their illicit er to Lake Okeechobee, then followed the was used as a campsite for ancient travelers by the Spanish to colonized Charlotte Har- trade. 10 Okeechobee News March 23, 2018 UF veterinarians help Florida sea turtles

Special to the Okeechobee News been performed on the species in the grow to impede the turtles’ ability to One tumor on each turtle was treated GAINESVILLE — In a collaboration United States. see, eat and move. as part of the pilot study. Percy and Daley are being cared made possible through public and pri- The juvenile green sea turtles, named Dr. Impellizeri performed the first for at the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, treatment with Ms. Donnelly in Decem- vate support, University of Florida vet- Percy and Daley, have a viral disease where they received the second of two ber using equipment he owns. The UF erinarians recently performed electro- known as fibropapillomatosis, which treatments on Jan. 20 as the result of team arranged for Ms. Szivek to assist is chronic in their species worldwide. chemotherapy to treat two sea turtles an effort spearheaded by veterinarian with the second treatment and bor- with debilitating tumors in the Florida The condition causes tumors that form Kyle Donnelly, a second-year zoological rowed another electrochemotherapy Keys, the first time the procedure has on the surface of their tissues and can medicine resident at the UF College of machine to complete the treatment Veterinary Medicine. Ms. Donnelly con- protocol. Orlando international airport is busiest in Florida ceived of the project over a year ago and “One of the reasons we wanted to organized the collaborations needed to partner with Dr. Impellizeri was his ex- bring it to fruition. Special to the Okeechobee News Year-end 2017 statistical data: perience and the fact that he owns this • International passenger traffic “The results we are seeing seem ORLANDO — All of the numbers have promising so far,” Ms. Donnelly said. machine, which he agreed to allow us been tallied and Orlando International climbed 5.71 percent to a new record of to use,” Ms. Donnelly said. Airport (MCO) was the busiest airport In electrochemotherapy, a machine 5,912,295. is used to deliver an electrical pulse, The UF veterinarians said they hope in the state of Florida in 2017. MCO had • International traffic made up 13.4 the college eventually will be able to another record-setting year with some opening cells within a tumor and allow- percent of overall passenger volume in ing for the injection of chemotherapy purchase the equipment needed to be 44.6 million total passengers. Driving the able to offer the therapy to different increase in traffic was a strong uptick in 2017. drugs directly into the tumor site. domestic travel, climbing about 6.52 per- • Domestic traffic climbed 6.52 per- Among those who contributed their species as an alternative to surgery in certain cases. cent. cent with 38,698,970 total passengers. expertise to the project were Joseph Impellizeri, a veterinary oncology spe- Ms. Donnelly said she thought the “Orlando International is busier than • Overall passenger growth was 6.41 we have ever been before. We are also cialist in private practice in New York project, which she began “for fun” soon now the busiest airport in the state of percent to a new record of 44,611,265. with significant experience in electro- after starting her residency, would be a Florida. With our balanced increase in December 2017 statistical data: chemotherapy in other species, and good way to highlight the strengths of both domestic and international visitors, • International traffic jumped 13.67 Anna Szivek, an assistant clinical pro- UF’s zoological medicine and aquatic 2017 proved to be yet another record- percent with 524,231 passengers. fessor and veterinary oncology special- animal health programs in a way that breaking year, reflecting the dynamic • Domestic passenger traffic was up ist at UF. would specifically benefit sea turtles. business activity of the region,” says Frank 7.43 percent with 3,457,940 total passen- Treating fibropapillomatosis in sea “Our team at UF brought the pieces Kruppenbacher, chairman of the Greater turtles is “very frustrating,” Ms. Donnel- together for the permits we needed, Orlando Aviation Authority. gers. ly said, adding that electrochemothera- and the Turtle Hospital provided the Overall growth in 2017 was 6.41 per- • Overall passenger volume was up py, which has been used occasionally cent, which represents an increase of 8.21 percent for the month with 3,982,171 funding,” Ms. Donnelly said, adding in other species but never previously that she was especially grateful to her nearly 2.7 million passengers over 2016’s passengers. in sea turtles in the U.S., is a potentially previous record. Much of that growth is mentor, Nicole Stacy, a clinical patholo- Basic airport information: With more positive alternative. attributable to an increase of over 3 mil- gist associated with UF’s aquatic animal lion passenger seats added to the market. than 44.6 million annual passengers, Or- “Surgery is the treatment of choice health program. for these tumors, but that can be chal- “As the busiest airport in passenger lando International Airport is the busiest Others who have contributed to the lenging,” Ms. Donnelly said. “When traffic in the state of Florida in 2017 serv- airport in Florida and 13th busiest in the project include Terry Norton, of the ing Orlando, the most visited destination you remove all of that tissue, there re- United States. The airport is centrally lo- mains a wound that sometimes can’t be Georgia Sea Turtle Center; Brooke Burk- in the country, we are working hard to cated and within a two-hour drive for 60 halter, who is associated with the Sea meet the growing demands and provide closed and creates other challenges to Turtle Hospital at UF’s Whitney Labora- the experience travelers expect,” says percent of the state’s residents. MCO has manage. Electrochemotherapy is less Phil Brown, chief executive officer of the more than 18,000 employees and gener- invasive, as it allows the tumor to be tory for Marine Bioscience; and mem- Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. ates in excess of $31 billion in revenue for killed from within without damage to bers of the UF veterinary medical phar- “Another year of record passenger the regional economy. Orlando Interna- the nearby tissue.” macy team, Ms. Donnelly said. “Treating these turtles was only pos- traffic highlights the need,” Mr. Brown tional Airport strives to value and delight Ms. Szivek, who traveled to the Keys continued, “for our current $3.5 billion with Ms. Donnelly to perform the Jan. sible because of all the awesome col- its customers through an airport-wide capital improvement program. Current 20 treatment on Percy and Daley, noted, laboration I’ve been lucky to get,” she projections are that this level of growth design concept known as The Orlando “After the drug injection, the tumor ini- said. “Everyone wants to save the sea will continue in 2018.” Experience. tially shrinks and then falls off.” turtles.” Okeechobee Arrest Report The following individuals were ar- Avenue, Okeechobee, was arrested March • Tyler James Lamb, 16, U.S. 441 South- Southeast, Okeechobee, was arrested rested on felony or driving under 20 by Deputy Sergeant Aric Majere on a DOC east, Okeechobee, was arrested March 21 by March 21 by the Okeechobee Narcotics Task the influence (DUI) charges by the felony warrant charging him with violation Deputy Devon Satallante on an Okeechobee Force on felony charges of possession of a Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office of probation - burglary unoccupied struc- County felony warrant charging him with controlled substance (lorazepam) without (OCSO), the Okeechobee City Police ture or conveyance. He is being held with- two counts of burglary of conveyance, grand a valid prescription, possession of a con- Department (OCPD), the Florida High- out bond. theft (more than $300 but less than $5,000) trolled substance (hydromorphone hydro- way Patrol (FHP), the Florida Fish and • Gabriel Hector Lopez, 17, Southeast and misdemeanor charge of petit theft. His chloride) without a valid prescription and a Wildlife Conservation Commission 42nd Street, Okeechobee, was arrested bond was set at $8,000. misdemeanor charge of possession of drug (FWC) or the Department of Correc- March 20 by Deputy Robert Gonzalez on • Kenneth Thomas Lyons, 25, of Cliff not properly labeled (levofloxacin) without tions (DOC). three juvenile take and hold warrants charg- Landings, La Grange, IL, was arrested • Jaquarius McCray, 14, U.S. 441 North, ing him with failure to appear - burglary of a March 21 by Deputy Devon Satallante on an a valid prescription. Her bond was set at Okeechobee, was arrested March 20 by Dep- dwelling, failure to appear - petit theft, failure Okeechobee County felony warrant charg- $11,000. uty Matthew Huffman on a felony charge of to appear - affray and on a juvenile take and ing him with trafficking in phenethylamines This column lists arrests and not con- battery on detention or commitment facility hold warrant charging him with burglary of (more than 10 grams but less than 200 victions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone staff. He was booked into the Okeechobee unoccupied conveyance. He was booked grams) and possession of a controlled sub- listed here who is later found innocent or County Jail and then transported to St. Lucie into the Okeechobee County Jail and then stance (ketamine) without a valid prescrip- has had the charges against them dropped Regional Detention Center in Fort Pierce. transported to St. Lucie Regional Detention tion. His bond was set at $55,000. is welcome to inform this newspaper. The • Taylor Lewis Jones, 29, Southeast 80th Center in Fort Pierce. • Jessica Nicole Brown, 29, U.S. 441 information will be confirmed and printed. March 23, 2018 Okeechobee News 11 Free baseball clinic coming to Okeechobee By Richard Marion experience for kids in Okeechobee. aged to bring their own water bottle as well. art facilities located in Aberdeen, Md., Myrtle Okeechobee News “The player-instructors do an amazing Preregistration is required for the clinic. Beach, S.C. and Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Gilbert Chevrolet, in partnership with job with players of all ages and skill levels,” To register, visit www.chevrolet.com/youths- The MLBPAA was formed in 1982 in or- the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball pro- explained Mixon. “Any kid can come out ports and select the “West Palm Beach” mar- der to promote the game of baseball, raise gram, will sponsor a free youth baseball and have a great time and learn the love of ket. Then enter registration code “24389” money for charity, inspire and educate youth clinic from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April the game. I find sports are a great way to and choose session one at Okeechobee through positive sport images and protect 5, at Okeechobee High School. The clinic establish the fundamentals of life. It takes High School. the dignity of the game through former play- will feature instructors from Ripken Base- practice whether you want to be a baseball Check-in typically begins one hour be- ers. The MLBPAA’s membership currently ball and the Major League Baseball Players player or doctor. It takes teamwork to be fore the scheduled clinic start time. Regis- has more than 6,500 members composed Alumni Association (MLBPAA), who will an athlete or business leader. And it takes a trants will be notified via email and phone of former and current major league players, give pointers and help build a strong foun- winning attitude to succeed in any endeavor if any changes or cancellations must occur umpires, managers, coaches, front-office dation of baseball fundamentals for the kids in life.” to their event due to weather or any other personnel and fans. in attendance. Participants are asked to bring a glove unforeseen circumstances. In addition to the free clinic, the Gilbert Chevrolet & Ripken welcome all baseball and are encouraged to wear uniforms or Ripken Baseball was founded by Cal family of companies will also present a check and softball players ages 6-14 who are inter- practice gear to the clinic, as well as any pro- Ripken Jr. and Bill Ripken following their re- in the amount of $1,000 to the Okeechobee ested in learning the fundamentals behind tective gear he/she would typically wear. tirement from Major League Baseball. Their High School boys baseball team, along with becoming a better player. Water and a post-clinic snack will be pro- goal was to continue their father’s mission equipment kit valued at over $1,500. J.D. Mixon, Gilbert Cheverolet’s director vided to all participants. Even though water to grow the game of baseball worldwide. For more information on the clinic, con- of operations, thinks the clinic will be a great will be provided, each child is still encour- Today, the company owns three state-of-the- tact J.D. Mixon at 863-824-3612. Calculator helps taxpayers review new tax law Special to the Okeechobee News “Taking a few minutes can help taxpayers This means that people with simple situa- have capital gains and dividends. WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue ensure they don’t have too little – or too tions might not need to make any changes. Plan Ahead: Tips for Using the Withhold- Service Feb. 28 released an updated With- much – withheld from their paycheck.” Simple situations include singles and mar- ing Calculator holding Calculator on IRS.gov and a new The withholding changes do not affect ried couples with only one job, who have The Withholding Calculator asks taxpay- version of Form W-4 to help taxpayers check 2017 tax returns due this April. However, no dependents, and who have not claimed ers to estimate their 2018 income and other their 2018 tax withholding following passage having a completed 2017 tax return can help itemized deductions, adjustments to income items that affect their taxes, including the taxpayers work with the Withholding Calcu- or tax credits. number of children claimed for the Child of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December. lator to determine their proper withholding People with more complicated financial Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit and The IRS urges taxpayers to use these tools for 2018 and avoid issues when they file next situations might need to revise their W-4. other items. to make sure they have the right amount of year. With the new tax law changes, it’s especially Take a few minutes and plan ahead to tax taken out of their paychecks. The IRS encourages employees to use important for these people to use the With- make using the calculator on IRS.gov as easy “Following the major changes in the tax the Withholding Calculator to perform a holding Calculator on IRS.gov to make sure as possible. Here are some tips: law, the IRS encourages employees to check quick “paycheck checkup.” An employee they have the right amount of withholding. • Gather your most recent pay stub from their paychecks to help ensure they’re hav- checking their withholding can help protect Among the groups who should check work. Check to make sure it reflects the ing the right amount of tax withheld for their against having too little tax withheld and fac- their withholding are: amount of federal income tax that you have personal situation,” said acting IRS Commis- ing an unexpected tax bill or penalty at tax • Two-income families. had withheld so far in 2018. sioner David Kautter. time in 2019. It can also prevent employees • People with two or more jobs at the • Have a completed copy of your 2017 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made changes from having too much tax withheld; with same time or who only work for part of the (or possibly 2016) tax return handy. Infor- to the tax law, including increasing the stan- the average refund topping $2,800, some year. mation on that return can help you estimate dard deduction, removing personal exemp- taxpayers might prefer to have less tax with- • People with children who claim credits income and other items for 2018. However, tions, increasing the child tax credit, limiting held up front and receive more in their pay- such as the Child Tax Credit. note that the new tax law made significant or discontinuing certain deductions and checks. • People who itemized deductions in changes to itemized deductions. changing the tax rates and brackets. The Withholding Calculator can be used 2017. • Keep in mind the Withholding Calcu- If changes to withholding should be by taxpayers who want to update their with- • People with high incomes and more lator results are only as accurate as the in- made, the Withholding Calculator gives em- holding in response to the new law or who complex tax returns. formation entered. If your circumstances ployees the information they need to fill out start a new job or have other changes in Taxpayers with more complex situations change during the year, come back to the a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding their personal circumstances in 2018. might need to use Publication 505, Tax With- calculator to make sure your withholding is Allowance Certificate. Employees will sub- As a first step to reflect the tax law chang- holding and Estimated Tax, expected to be still correct. mit the completed W-4 to their employer. es, the IRS released new withholding tables available on IRS.gov in early spring, instead For 2019, the IRS plans to make further “Withholding issues can be complicated, in January. These tables were designed to of the Withholding Calculator. This includes changes involving withholding. The agency and the calculator is designed to help em- produce the correct amount of tax withhold- those who owe self-employment tax, the al- will work with businesses and the tax and ployees make changes based on their per- ing – avoiding under- and over-withholding ternative minimum tax, or tax on unearned payroll communities to explain and imple- sonal financial situation,” Mr. Kautter said. of tax – for those with simple tax situations. income from dependents, and people who ment these additional changes. FWC Division of Law Enforcement achieves re-accreditation Special to the Okeechobee News rector. “Our staff works diligently to uphold meet or exceed over a three-year period in tions of the division’s procedures, policies, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- these important standards each and every order to achieve this status. practices and equipment to determine com- tion Commission’s (FWC) Division of Law day. Re-accreditation by the commission val- “Accreditation is a voluntary but impor- pliance. The team visited FWC headquar- idates the hard work they do, and provides tant process intended to hold an agency to Enforcement received recognition Feb. 21 at a strong vote of confidence in their ability a higher level of accountability by an exter- ters in Tallahassee and several other offices a ceremony in St. Augustine for completing to protect the public and conserve Florida’s nal source,” said Col. Curtis Brown, director around the state, interviewing individuals, the review process to maintain its accredita- natural resources.” of the Division of Law Enforcement. “We reviewing written materials and observing tion status. The FWC was initially accredited Florida law enforcement accreditation are very pleased with the CFA’s determina- activity. in 2009. This was its fourth completion of is certified by an independent reviewing tion that re-accreditation of the division was “We sincerely support the accreditation the accreditation process. authority, the Commission for Florida Law earned.” process,” Mr. Brown said. “It has been an ef- “The FWC Division of Law Enforcement Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). There An accreditation assessment team com- continues to maintain the highest standards are approximately 240 prescribed standards posed of law enforcement representatives fective way to ensure that we are operating of credibility, effectiveness and profession- reflecting best management practices that a from other accredited Florida law enforce- efficiently and providing the best service we alism,” said Eric Sutton, FWC executive di- law enforcement agency must consistently ment agencies conducted on-site inspec- possibly can.” 12 Okeechobee News March 23, 2018

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Mobile Home Sale Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Public Auction will be held at Johns NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Towing Service storage lot located at 2018TD478 704 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Okee- 2018TD538 2018TD611 chobee, Florida 34972 on APRIL 6, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- 2018 at 9:00 A.M. Pursuant to Flori- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder da Statute 713.78 for unpaid towing er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- and storage charges. Year, make, issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description model and VIN are as follows. of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1827 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 546 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 2186 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 2003 FORD RANGER Description of Property: TOWNSITE OF OSOWAW LOT 6 BLOCK 92 PARK TRAILER FOR VIN#1FTYR10U93PB73934 Description of Property: LOT P OF TRACT 32 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 OF Description of Property: BASSWOOD UNIT 5 LOT 29 BLOCK 54 SALE 41’ WOODLAND 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA S1/2 OF TRACT 32 16 34S 33E 1-22-33-35-0010-00920-0060 VIN#5TFNX4CN5DX025604 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-05-37-35-0050-00540-0290 PARK MODEL 2000 2001 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 1-16-34-33-0A00-00032-P000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida SERIES WITH 1 BDRM, VIN#JA3AY26C71U038991 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: 2003 FORD EXPEDITION JOSE LEANDRO AVALOS Name in which assessed: LIVING ROOM & VIN#1FMRU15W73LA13650 Name in which assessed: WALTER M BARNHILL KITCHEN. INCLUDES 2005 GMC YUKON HORACE R BROWN Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- WASHER/DRYER AND VIN#1GKEC16Z35J122219 scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- PATIO DOOR. CAN BE VIN#1N4AL3APXDC914341 scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, MOVED FROM KOA 2000 TOYOTA COROLLA chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. VIN#2T1BR18EXYC301722 Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES CAMPGROUND (LOT 2005 FORD FOCUS SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER 172 ON SOUTH CARO- VIN#1FAFP34N25W142339 Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida LINA). ASKING $13,900 Okeechobee County, Florida Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner GOLF CART ALSO Terms of sale are cash, and no /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk AVAILABLE checks will be accepted. Seller re- Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; serves the right of final bid. ALL In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; CALL 863-447-3193 SALES ARE FINAL! NO REFUNDS NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a WILL BE MADE! Said automobiles will In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact be sold in “As Is” condition with no special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 guarantee’s. Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 485106 ON 3/23/2018 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 1.800.955.8770. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 484698 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484663 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 LEGAL NOTICE 484780 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 A public auction will be held at NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED TOTAL ROADSIDE SERVICES, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED located at 3176 Hwy 710 E, 2018TD645 Campers/RVs Okeechobee 34974 at 9:00 a.m. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD640 On the date listed below Pursu- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder ant to Florida statute 713.78 for 2018TD608 of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder CAMPER with 2 tip unpaid towing and storage. sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- Year, make and model as fol- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description outs, utility rm, W/D, FL lows: of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: rm, shed, fully furn. sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description Certificate No: 2723 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 AUCTION 04/03/18 of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2166 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 $4,500. 812-508-1299. 2002 CHEVROLET Description of Property: TREASURE ISLAND UNIT 10 LOT 32 VIN: 1GNEK13Z12J253459 Certificate No: 2182 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: BASSWOOD UNIT 5 LOT 19 BLOCK 49 1-25-37-35-0110-00100-0320 Wanted all Travel AUCTION 04/06/18 Description of Property: BASSWOOD UNIT 5 LOT 29 BLOCK 53 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-05-37-35-0050-00490-0190 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Trailers, Motor Homes VIN: 1G2WP52K9YF187897 1-05-37-35-0050-00530-0290 Name in which assessed: and Fifth Wheels. Any Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida ALUMNI PARTNERS II LLC Name in which assessed: AUCTION 04/09/18 HELMUT NUNEZ ZINCKER Condition, Cash paid 2006 KAWK MC Name in which assessed: Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- on the spot VIN: JKAEXMF156DA20753 PEDRO MORALES SUSIACHI scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Call 954-789-7530 chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- AUCTION 04/09/18 Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. VIN: JM1BJ225920583326 chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Terms of sale are CASH ONLY, no /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner checks will be accepted. The Okeechobee County, Florida seller reserves the right of final Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; bid. All sales are final. No re- Deputy Clerk funds will be made. Said auto- In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; mobile will be sold “as is” with special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact no guarantees. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Autos Wanted Location: NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- 3176 Hwy 710 E Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 863-357-8772 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- 1.800.955.8770. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL AAA Auto Analysis- All in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 485110 ON 03/23/2018 484445 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. makes, all price ranges. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 484439 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. We buy cars, trucks, 484660 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED and motorcycles. -1!& 66*6''#6!& NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Established 1981. , 6$++!!+6$$!& 2018TD583 772-260-9707 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD567 6 *6 ''#6 !&6 ,  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder $++!!+ 2018TD498 of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be Certificate No: 3335 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description Certificate No: 1077 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Description of Property: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE LOTS 1 2 3 BLOCK 21 Description of Property: LOT M OF TRACT 14 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST Certificate No: 666 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0010 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 14 SECTION Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 26 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF Description of Property: LOT L OF TRACT 13 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 13 SECTION Public Notice Name in which assessed: THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE Public Notice 21 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT INSITE DEVELOPMENT GROUP HOLDING INC THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE 1-26-34-33-0A00-00014-M000 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 2018TD644 1-21-34-33-0A00-00013-L000 chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. Name in which assessed: ESTATE OF JENNIFER CORNWALL DECEASED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- ESTATE OF OWEN CORNWALL DECEASED INEAKA CORNWALL sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description Name in which assessed: SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Okeechobee County, Florida JANICIA CORNWALL ELSIE CLERGER JAVON CORNWALL GENEROSE CLERGER /s/ Frances Conner Certificate No: 2198 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Deputy Clerk JENNIFER CORNWALL MATTHEW CORNWALL Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- OWEN CORNWALL Description of Property: BASSWOOD UNIT 5 LOT 39 BLOCK 59 scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a SHAVON CORNWALL chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, URIAH CORNWALL 1-05-37-35-0050-00590-0390 Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Name in which assessed: in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, HELMUT NUNEZ ZINCKER Okeechobee County, Florida IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. /s/ Frances Conner SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Deputy Clerk 484639 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a PUBLIC NOTICE SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES /s/ Frances Conner special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Deputy Clerk Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES OF THE SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE WILL Okeechobee County, Florida NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING MEET TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018 IN ROOM 108 OF THE BROWN CENTER In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a /s/ Frances Conner IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT 3209 VIRGINIA AVENUE, Deputy Clerk special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact 1.800.955.8770. FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 34981-5596. Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 484721 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE - 2:00 P.M. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING PHYSICAL PLANT COMMITTEE - 2:15 P.M. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE - 2:45 P.M. Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250  &6'!& 6, '+6 '*+ ''#!& 6 '*6 6 ($6 ,' 1.800.955.8770. 484624 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- !+6'!& 61'-6!&6!,3+6,!% & 6 1'-*6 ,6 ''# ANY PERSONS SEEKING TO APPEAL THE DECISIONS OF THE BOARD WITH in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING WILL NEED A IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL ,'6$''#6'*66 $(*6!& &'6 -*, *6 , &6 ,  RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO  6 $++!!+6 *6 ,   6 $++!!+6 *6 ,  1.800.955.8770. , 6$++!!+ $++!!+ ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE. %'+,6 +-++-$6 +$+7 %'+,6 +-++-$6 +$+7 484444 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 485108 ON 3/23/2018 (*+'&6!&6,'/& (*+'&6!&6,'/& 14 Okeechobee News March 23, 2018

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD542 2018TD573 2018TD572 2018TD553 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 813 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 3369 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 165 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 844 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: LOT C OF TRACT 14 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE LOT 5 BLOCK 42 Description of Property: LOT B OF TRACT 25 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT O OF TRACT 23 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 OF N1/2 OF TRACT 14 23 34S 33E OF N1/2 OF TRACT 25 11 34S 33E OF S1/2 OF TRACT 23 34S 33E 3-15-37-35-0010-00420-0050 1-23-34-33-0A00-00014-C000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-11-34-33-0A00-00025-B000 1-23-34-33-0A00-00023-O000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: LEON THOMAS Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: KELLANE M HOWELL ULYSSEE THOMAS HORACE R BROWN JOAN E ZORZI DBA ABYSS CREATIONS Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484815 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484630 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484629 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484817 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD479 2018TD561 2018TD580 2018TD582 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1828 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Certificate No: 2495 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 2046 Year of Issuance: June-1-2013 Certificate No: 2137 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: GRAND PRIX RANCHES PLAT 1 LOT 8 Description of Property: SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF OKEECHO- Description of Property: ORANGE BLOSSOM RANCHES PLAT BOOK 3 Description of Property: BASSWOOD INCORPORATED UNIT NUMBER BEE PARK PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 28 LOTS 6 7 8 BLOCK 42 PAGE 9 LOTS 8 & 9 BLOCK 7 2 PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 28 LOT 20 BLOCK 27 1-21-33-35-0020-00000-0080 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-17-37-35-0020-00420-0060 1-15-36-35-0040-00070-0080 1-05-37-35-0020-00270-0200 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: BEATRICE BAUER Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: ERICH BAUER HOLY GHOST CHURCH OF GOD ALUMNI PARTNERS II LLC RALPH A KALIAN Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484810 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484826 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484637 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484638 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD551 2018TD571 2018TD554 2018TD585 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 780 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 217 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 845 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 3336 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014

Description of Property: LOT J OF TRACT 27 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT C OF TRACT 19 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT P OF TRACT 23 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 OF Description of Property: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE W 15 FEET LOT 9 ALL OF S1/2 OF TRACT 27 22 34S 33E OF N1/2 OF TRACT 19 12 34S 33E S1/2 OF TRACT 23 34S 33E OF LOT 10 BLOCK 21 1-22-34-33-0A00-00027-J000 1-12-34-33-0A00-00019-C000 1-23-34-33-0A00-00023-P000 3-15-37-35-0010-00210-0100 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: RIPROCK HOMES INC SONIA ANN LAYNE JOAN E ZORZI INSITE DEVELOPMENT GROUP HOLDING INC Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484814 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484628 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484818 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484640 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY #### # # 
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD489 2018TD514 2018TD508 2018TD476 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2556 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Certificate No: 1151 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 807 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1461 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF OKEECHO- Description of Property: LOT C OF TRACT 7 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 OF Description of Property: LOT G OF TRACT 9 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 OF Description of Property: LOTS C & F OF TRACT 5 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF BEE PARK PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 28 LOTS 17 & 18 BLOCK 35 N1/2 OF TRACT 07 27 34S 33E N1/2 OF TRACT 09 23 34S 33E N1/2 OF TRACT 05 33 34S 33E 1-17-37-35-0020-00350-0170 1-27-34-33-0A00-00007-C000 1-23-34-33-0A00-00009-G000 1-33-34-33-0A00-00005-C000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: ALUMNI PARTNERS RAMSOONDAR SEETAHAL BALFORD WILLIAMS MIMOSE CHARLES Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484711 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484744 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484737 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484695 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD490 2018TD504 2018TD507 2018TD524 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2608 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Certificate No: 763 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 805 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1257 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: EL MIRA SOL LOTS 19 & 20 BLOCK 16 Description of Property: LOT H OF TRACT 20 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 Description of Property: LOT M OF TRACT 7 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2 Description of Property: LOT E OF TRACT 13 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2 OF N1/2 OF TRACT 20 22 34S 33E OF S1/2 OF TRACT 07 23 34S 33E OF N1/2 OF TRACT 13 28 34S 33E 1-18-37-35-0020-00160-0190 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-22-34-33-0A00-00020-H000 1-23-34-33-0A00-00007-M000 1-28-34-33-0A00-00013-E000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: FLOYD GOODMAN Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: LOUISE GOODMAN WILLIAM A BRASWELL JOCK COLEMAN MARVETTE E LYNCH Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484712 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484730 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484736 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484760 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD482 2018TD501 2018TD479 2018TD517 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1489 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 713 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1828 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Certificate No: 1154 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: LOT C OF TRACT 21 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT C OF TRACT 3 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 OF Description of Property: GRAND PRIX RANCHES PLAT 1 LOT 8 Description of Property: LOT F OF TRACT 7 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2 OF OF N1/2 OF TRACT 21 33 34S 33E N1/2 OF TRACT 03 22 34S 33E N1/2 OF TRACT 07 27 34S 33E 1-21-33-35-0020-00000-0080 1-33-34-33-0A00-00021-C000 1-22-34-33-0A00-00003-C000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-27-34-33-0A00-00007-F000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: BEATRICE BAUER Name in which assessed: SURIN JANGBAHADOOR ADELANIE DASULMA ERICH BAUER RAMSOONDAR SEETAHAL Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484702 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484724 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484747 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484751 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD479 2018TD477 2018TD634 2018TD643 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1828 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Certificate No: 1822 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 2120 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 2193 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: GRAND PRIX RANCHES PLAT 1 LOT 8 Description of Property: GRAND PRIX RANCHES PLAT 1 LOT 9 Description of Property: BASSWOOD INCORPORATED UNIT NUMBER Description of Property: BASSWOOD INC UNIT NO 5 PLAT BOOK 3 2 PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 28 LOT 15 BLOCK 23 PAGE 51 LOT 11 BLOCK 58 1-21-33-35-0020-00000-0080 1-21-33-35-0020-00000-0090 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-05-37-35-0020-00230-0150 1-05-37-35-0050-00580-0110 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: BEATRICE BAUER BEATRICE BAUER Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: ERICH BAUER ERICH BAUER BRINDESHWAR MARAJ NOEMI BUSTOS Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484699 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484697 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484432 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484443 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD480 2018TD546 2018TD632 2018TD563 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1834 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Certificate No: 3554 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 2111 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 1291 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: TOWNSITE OF OSOWAW LOT 17 BLOCK 70 Description of Property: ROYAL OAKS ADDITION LOT 4 BLOCK 3 PLAT Description of Property: BASSWOOD INCORPORATED UNIT NUMBER Description of Property: LOTS A & B OF TRACT 22 E1/2 OF N1/2 OF BOOK 1 PAGE 8 2 PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 28 LOT 12 BLOCK 16 N1/2 OF TRACT 22 28 34S 33E 1-22-33-35-0010-00700-0170 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 3-28-37-35-0060-00030-0040 1-05-37-35-0020-00160-0120 1-28-34-33-0A00-00022-A000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: FUNG PING LO Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: KUN CAN CHEN PHYLLIS COHEN HELMUT NUNEZ ZINCKER SAMUEL MARCELUS Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484701 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484833 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484430 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484836 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD515 2018TD570 2018TD545 2018TD659 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1152 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 268 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 3451 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1196 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: LOT D OF TRACT 7 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT G TRACT 10 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 OF Description of Property: NORTHWEST ADDITION LOT 15 & S 1/2 OF Description of Property: LOT B OF TRACT 7 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 OF OF N1/2 OF TRACT 07 27 34S 33E N1/2 OF TRACT 10 13 34S 33E ALLEY LYING ADJACENT TO LOT 15 BLOCK 21 N1/2 OF TRACT 07 27 34S 33E 1-27-34-33-0A00-00007-D000 1-13-34-33-0A00-00010-G000 3-16-37-35-0160-00210-0150 1-27-34-33-0A00-00007-B000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: RAMSOONDAR SEETAHAL TERRY KIMBALL JR GERALDINE KIMBRO SHAKANTALA JANGBAHADOOR Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484745 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484862 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484832 ON 3,16,23,30;4/6/2018 484472 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY #### # # 
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD651 2018TD544 2018TD638 2018TD639 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 844 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 3118 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 2129 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 2138 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: LOT B OF TRACT 8 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 OF Description of Property: ROSE ACRES LOT 4 Description of Property: BASSWOOD INCORPORATED UNIT NUMBER Description of Property: BASSWOOD INC UNIT NO 3 PLAT BOOK 3 N1/2 OF TRACT 08 23 34S 33E 2 PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 28 LOT 17 BLOCK 28 PAGE 37 LOT 14 BLOCK 38 1-20-37-36-0010-00000-0040 1-23-34-33-0A00-00008-B000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-05-37-35-0020-00280-0170 1-05-37-35-0030-00380-0140 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: CHRISTINE V FULLER Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: MARIE K ABRAHAM JOHN R FULLER NOEMI BUSTOS HELMUT NUNEZ ZINCKER Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. 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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD642 2018TD666 2018TD637 2018TD635 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2190 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 2096 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 2126 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 2121 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: BASSWOOD UNIT 5 LOT 24 BLOCK 56 Description of Property: BASSWOOD INCORPORATED PLAT BOOK 3 Description of Property: BASSWOOD INCORPORATED UNIT NUMBER Description of Property: BASSWOOD INCORPORATED UNIT NUMBER PAGE 22 LOT 12 BLOCK 10 2 PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 28 LOT 9 BLOCK 26 2 PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 28 LOT 16 BLOCK 23 1-05-37-35-0050-00560-0240 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-05-37-35-0010-00100-0120 1-05-37-35-0020-00260-0090 1-05-37-35-0020-00230-0160 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: PEDRO DIAZ Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: VIVIANA DIAZ DAN FURMAN HELMUT NUNEZ ZINCKER BRINDESHWAR MARAJ Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. 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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD641 2018TD665 2018TD636 2018TD653 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2181 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 2091 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 2124 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 991 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: BASSWOOD UNIT 5 LOT 25 BLOCK 53 Description of Property: BASSWOOD INCORPORATED PLAT BOOK 3 Description of Property: BASSWOOD INCORPORATED UNIT NUMBER Description of Property: LOT G OF TRACT 2 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 OF PAGE 22 LOT 19 BLOCK 7 2 PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 28 LOT 9 BLOCK 25 N1/2 OF TRACT 2 25 34S 33E 1-05-37-35-0050-00530-0250 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-05-37-35-0010-00070-0190 1-05-37-35-0020-00250-0090 1-25-34-33-0A00-00002-G000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: BRUCE YOUNG Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: PATRICK REESE JUAN A ALICEA CHRISTINE RUSSELL CARLOS BARRETO Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. 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  18 Okeechobee News March 23, 2018 Guardians ad Litem ‘speak for the child’ By Matteo Tullio enhances the GAL team’s opportunities to registry was placed with a loving foster family, who Okeechobee News advocacy because the case attorneys, including pro- wished to adopt him. The child had been can be seen from the child’s The State of Florida Guardian ad Litem viding scholarships to an in the placement since the beginning of perspective and advocacy (GAL) Program is a network of professional annual conference fo- the case, and had a strong and loving bond staff and community advocates, partnering built around the child’s cused on topics unique to with the family. However, the child was Na- to provide a strong voice in court and posi- unique needs. The GAL Pro- these children. The GAL tive American, triggering the Indian Child tive systemic change on behalf of Florida’s gram has over 170 lawyers Program is also working Welfare Act (ICWA) and the possibility that abused and neglected children. There are representing children’s best to remove barriers for the child’s case could be transferred to the currently GAL Programs in all 20 judicial cir- interests. Legal advocacy pro bono attorneys to tribal court far away. The GAL best-interests cuits in Florida. of the best interests of chil- serve through legislation attorney, fully versed in ICWA, maintained The program’s mission is simple and dren must be well-informed, that will enable volunteer close contact with tribal representatives and clear, “I am for the Child.” The vision state- proactive and tailored to the attorneys to have due learned that a tribal family was also interest- ment from the program to accomplish their unique needs of each child. process costs paid by the ed in adopting. The GAL advocacy team de- mission reads, “The Florida Guardian ad Li- GAL best-interests attorneys state. The GAL Program termined that it would not be in the child’s tem Program will continue to be a powerful advocate for things like ex- is also collaborating with best interests to be removed from this foster and effective voice advocating for the best pedited permanency, com- The Florida Bar Founda- family in Florida, with whom he had lived for interests of Florida’s abused, abandoned pliance with statutory time tion using its Pro Bono a long period of time. The best interests at- and neglected children and be recognized frames, stability in place- Matters website to more torney worked tirelessly with the tribe, case and respected as a partnership of commu- ments and schools, appro- effectively identify pro management and the Department of Chil- nity advocates and professional staff. To the priate healthcare, including bono attorneys who are interested in repre- dren and Families (DCF) to ensure the child fullest extent possible, this vision will be re- mental health treatment, visitation, involving senting children with special needs. could remain in Florida. After many lengthy alized through volunteers who will advocate children in court hearings when it is in their The GAL Program is fortunate to be sup- conversations, the tribe was persuaded that as Guardians ad Litem for the children they best interests, and normalcy activities. ported by a not-for-profit organization in it wouldn’t be right to remove the child from serve.” The GAL Program’s Appellate Team liti- each of the 20 judicial circuits. These orga- his loving family in Florida and withdrew its According to the GAL Program 2018 An- gates in all of Florida’s appellate courts. The nizations provide critical support to a wide request to change placement. Hard work, nual Report, when a child is abused, aban- GAL Program uses appellate advocacy to range of GAL Program initiatives, such as diligence and a thorough understanding of doned or neglected and cannot remain at make systemic changes for children’s best volunteer appreciation events, securing the child and the law led to adoption, and a home in a healthy, safe environment, he or interests. The GAL appellate team has co- grants and even employing staff. They also victory for best interests. she is removed and a court case begins. The ordinated litigation to make case law more give invaluable assistance to the children If you would like to learn more about GAL Program is appointed by the judge to child-centered in the area of adoption inter- represented by the GAL Program from becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem, represent the child’s best interest and is the vention and in the constitutional analysis of sports equipment to clothing, and even pay- visit guardianadlitem.org or contact the only party in the case that focuses exclusive- least restrictive means. The decisions of the ing for services such as magnetic resonance 19th Judicial Circuit Office – located at 584 ly on the child. appellate courts affect all children, and the imaging (MRI) when a provider cannot or N.W. University Blvd., Suite 600, in Port St. Florida’s GAL Program represents the GAL Program ensures children’s legal inter- will not pay. Lucie – via telephone at 772-785-5804. The best interests of children alleged to be ests are at the forefront in appeals, appear- One of these nonprofit organizations is 19th Judicial Circuit’s program encom- abused, abandoned or neglected who are ing in over 580 appellate cases in 2017. the Voices for Children of Okeechobee & passes the counties of Indian River, Martin, involved in court proceedings. This means The GAL Program advocates for systemic The Treasure Coast, which was founded in Okeechobee and St. Lucie. The circuit direc- advocacy for things the law says the child improvements for the thousands of chil- 2013, raises money to fill the gaps in fund- tor is Paul Nigro. is entitled to, such as a permanent home dren it represents by championing legisla- ing for the GAL Program of Florida’s 19th Not only is there a volunteer aspect but within a year, and working to ensure child- tion that furthers children’s best interests. Judicial Circuit Court and offers training also career opportunities. The GAL Program centered decisions are made by having a The GAL Program worked with legislators for the volunteers. Voices for Children’s is seeking hard-working, dedicated indi- thorough understanding of the facts and to pass laws allowing children to use facil- goal is to build relationships with the busi- viduals who want to make a difference in the child. GALs visit children regularly to ity and therapy dogs in dependency court, ness community as well as private, public, a child’s life. Qualified individuals are need- understand their circumstances, wishes and to give foster and adoptive parents free ac- civic and faith-based groups to identify and ed to provide best interests advocacy for needs, and to explain the process in a way cess to state parks, and to make permanent develop additional resources and support. abused, neglected and abandoned children. they can understand. GALs give children a the Keys to Independence Program, which Members also work to ensure there is 100 The GAL Program is an equal employment helps kids in out-of-home care get driver li- voice and help them find their own. percent representation of abused, neglected opportunity, drug free workplace employer. censes. In 2018, the GAL Program is advo- The GAL Program uses a team approach and abandoned children under our court’s Background checks are required as well as cating to improve the quality of representa- to represent children using GAL volunteers, jurisdiction. driving record checks for positions requiring tion in dependency court and to expedite child advocate managers and best-interests Approximately 11,022 GAL volunteers driving. To review GAL Program job listings, permanency for children through bills to attorneys. GAL volunteers bring a commu- have given over 258,555 hours of their time, go to the Florida’s People First website. Once streamline the identification of legal fathers nity-based, common sense approach to driven 2,211,648 miles and have represented the page has loaded, search for “Guardian children’s cases. They are supervised and and more meaningfully engage incarcerated parents in case plans. In 2017, the GAL Pro- 38,332 children so far this year. ad Litem” in the keyword search box. You supported by child advocate managers who Here in the 19th Judicial Circuit, a child, can also search by location and job type. All help them navigate the complex dependen- gram expanded pro bono opportunities in its “Defending Best Interests” initiative. Attor- whose mother was deceased and whose available employment opportunities will be cy system. Best-interests attorneys provide father’s parental rights became terminated, displayed. essential legal counsel, attend hearings and neys volunteer to write the legal argument in depositions, negotiate outside of the court- a child’s case on appeal with support from room and take on appeals. The unique per- the GAL Program. The initiative has received Boots & Burgers benefits Big Brothers/Big Sisters spective and expertise of each team mem- enthusiastic support, especially from the Ap- ber complements the others and all are pellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar. Special to the Okeechobee News admission tickets can be purchased for $25 critical in advocating for the best interests of Attorneys help children reach permanency For over a decade, Big Brothers, Big per person, which includes dinner, drinks children. by defending judicial determinations of best Sisters has improved the lives of children and auction inside Okeechobee’s historic GAL volunteers are the eyes and the ears interests, children benefit from advocacy by landmark. Donate a book for ages K-3, and some of Florida’s top lawyers, and the state living in Okeechobee County through of the court providing firsthand accounts of receive a free drink ticket. Tickets can be the child’s situation at critical points in the saves money. their mentoring programs; and, for first- case through reports to the judge. The GAL Section 39.01305 authorizes appointment rate service, funding is always necessary. purchased online or at the door the night gives the child a voice and helps the child of attorneys for certain children with special This is why on Saturday, March 24, the of the event, however seating is limited. find his or her own voice unlike other de- needs, such as a developmental disabilities Okeechobee Livestock Market will be host- The evening includes a prix fixe menu pendency stakeholders with caseloads of diagnosis. The GAL Program must attempt ing the “Big Brothers, Big Sisters Boots & of The Market Restaurant’s renowned many children – the GAL volunteer serves to find attorneys to serve pro bono, and if a Burgers” fundraiser event, featuring music, burgers, served as sliders, accompanied by two children at a time on average. This en- volunteer attorney cannot be found, an at- dinner, drinks and a live auction from 6:30 sides, dessert and a drink. There will be a torney from a registry is appointed. The GAL ables GAL volunteers to get to know their cash bar. The auction will follow dinner. children, visit their homes and schools, and Program is working to improve the number to 8:30 p.m. develop a relationship with each child. Hav- and quality of attorneys representing chil- “Big Brothers, Big Sisters Boots & Burg- All proceeds from this night will go to ing a firsthand understanding of the child dren. The GAL Program provides training ers” is an event open to the public. General Big Brothers Big Sisters of Okeechobee. March 23, 2018 Okeechobee News 19 New butterfly species named for Field Museum’s Emily Graslie

Special to the Okeechobee News they were dissecting and illustrating the gen- flies that feed on them. GAINESVILLE — As the Field Museum’s italia,” one of the best means of narrowing “That would explain the rarity of Wahy- chief curiosity correspondent, Emily Graslie butterflies to genus or species. dra and the patchiness of their distribution,” has plunged elbow-deep into wolf guts, dug To the untrained eye, Wahydra graslieae he said. up 52 million-year-old fish fossils and un- may not be the showiest butterfly, but when But fieldwork is not the only way to find packed species classification using candy as Mr. Warren – a skipper expert – saw it, he new species. Museum collections them- stand-ins. immediately thought, “Wow, that’s bizarre.” selves are also good places to look. Ms. Graslie gives the public behind-the- “We knew it was a new species, but we “I guarantee that the compactors in the scenes access to natural history collections just had no idea even what genus it was. McGuire Center are full of undescribed spe- via her educational YouTube channel “The Nothing else looks like it,” he said. “Once cies,” he said. “That’s part of the value of Brain Scoop,” uncovering how museum Eduardo made the call that it was a Wahy- museums. Without these collections, there’s specimens help us better understand and dra, it clicked. It was really a group discov- no way to document biodiversity on Earth. protect the life around us. ery.” It’s hard to know where to put conservation In recognition of her outreach efforts, sci- Little is known about the genus Wahy- resources unless you know what’s really out entists have named a new species of butter- dra, a group of small Andean skippers found there.” fly in her honor: Wahydra graslieae. from Venezuela to Argentina, with most Wahydra graslieae could likely be redis- “We thought that after spending years species in Ecuador. Wahydra are rare in col- covered, “with a little bit of luck and effort,” Special to the Okeechobee News lections, primarily because they’re tough explaining why specimens are important Mr. Warren said. Wahydra graslieae looks so different to find in the wild, living at high elevations and bringing natural history collections to Ms. Graslie said she will eagerly be fol- from other Wahydra species that Andy where poor weather conditions predomi- the attention of the public, Emily was defi- lowing the research efforts on Wahydra Warren, a skipper expert, initially was nate, Mr. Warren said. nitely someone who should have a bug graslieae. stumped as to the specimen’s genus. named after her,” said Andy Warren, senior In this obscure genus, Wahydra graslieae collections manager of the Florida Museum is distinct, much darker than other described of Natural History’s McGuire Center for Lep- Wahydra species and with pointer forewings idoptera and Biodiversity. “She was really and metallic silver scales that have previous- overdue for this kind of recognition.” ly been found only in very distantly related Wahydra graslieae is a dark rust-colored skippers. skipper with jagged bands of silver scales on “Wahydra graslieae seems to be this the underside of its hindwings. The species whole new clade,” he said. “It’s expanding is known from a single specimen collected our concept of what Wahydra diversity looks in the Ecuadorian Andes in 2004 by War- like.” ren’s collaborator Harold Greeney. In the past few years, five new species of The butterfly, about the size of a postage Wahydra have been described, but scientists stamp, was stowed away in a Tupperware probably have just started to scratch the sur- box of specimens waiting for identification face of the genus’s diversity, he said. until 2016 when Mr. Warren and visiting col- Mr. Warren said that of the 15 identified BAPTIST NON-DENOMINATIONAL leagues Eduardo Carneiro and Diego Do- Wahydra species, scientists only know the libaina from the Federal University of Paraná host plant for a few, which all eat bamboo. You are welcome to come visit and FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHURCH in Brazil decided to tackle the backlog. He said that every 1,500-foot increase in el- enjoy the traditional worship and music. “We were an assembly line,” he recalled. evation in the Andes results in a complete 1302 SW 32nd Street Come and share in the word of God “I was photographing the specimens, and turnover in bamboo species and the butter- Okeechobee, FL 34974 y Free Will Baptist Ch Invites You To A Special Event init urc Sunday, March 25th at 10:30 am Tr Sunday School 10:00 am h Sunday Worship 11:00 am The Last Supperppp Sunday Bible Study 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 pm Pastor : Thomas Dees

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Special to the Okeechobee News/CES church events Come As You Are CES Students of the Week Sunday 10:30 AM Central Elementary School Students of the Week for the week of March 12 or services Children’s Church & Nursery Provided are: Cayson Cardenas, Alan Colunga, Danielle Shires, Kailyn Dionne, Ama- rali Tijerina, Marieli Aguirre, Austin Burnsed, Jacob Chavez, Dee Lester, Growth Groups Jaeleesa Curd, Cannon Marion, Alana Padgett, Jeremy Barfield, Dyllyn Hea- here! Meet Throughout the Week sley, Kylee Babineau, Edis Marcia-Alvarado, Dominic Aguilar, Isaiah Reyes, Angel Montoya, Camila J. Berumen, Ayan’a Aponte, Slate Shatzer, Patrick 1735 SW 24th Ave • 357-4418 Lawson, Argenis Alvarez, Ciarah Nesby, Isaac Jones and Marlon Medrano. www.thegatheringchurch.us 20 Okeechobee News March 23, 2018

Special to the Okeechobee News Rotary expands meeting models Past Rotary District 6990 Governor Joe Roth from Weston spoke to the Ro- tary Club of Okeechobee at their meeting on March 20. His topic was the changes that are available to the clubs from Rotary International. Since at- Special to the Okeechobee News tendance requirements have been relegated back to each club, the meeting models have expanded. Clubs have formed satellite or social clubs, offered alternative memberships and allowed clubs to focus on particular interests Spiny lobster season closes April 1 of the members. The common thread has continued to be “Service above The spiny lobster recreational and commercial season closes to harvest in Self,” reaching out to help on community needs as well as internationally. state and federal waters starting April 1, and will reopen Aug. 6. The two-day Pictured are Mr. Roth and District 6930 Governor 2019-2020 Donna Gaiser. recreational sport season is the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday Rotary meets at noon at Golden Corral every Tuesday. of July, which is July 25 and 26 this year. LOBA launches sugarcane burning awareness campaign

Special to the Okeechobee News business,” said Rev. Gary McNealy, a local eraged one verified complaint linked to a pre- The Lake Okeechobee Business Alliance minister and a member of the S.A.F.E. Com- harvest burn from a sugarcane field annually (LOBA) announced on March 21 an initiative munities alliance. “The people of the Glades for the past 10 years, according to publicly to support farmers in the Glades communities need to know these attacks on the regulated, available data from both health departments. and push back attempts by outside anti-farm- safe and necessary pre-harvest burn program In 2015, the Palm Beach County Health De- er activists that seek to put local jobs at risk. conducted by our farmers are meant to divide partment confirmed that “air-monitoring The initiative, known as the Sustainable our communities and are filled with misinfor- equipment near the sugarcane fields and in mation.” nearby communities show that the burning Agriculture Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) Commu- Mark J. Tenniswood, D.M.D. Contrary to claims made by the Sierra doesn’t violate federal air-quality standards.” nities program, will educate local residents on Jenna Tenniswood Bryan, D.M.D. why pre-harvest agricultural burns are care- Club, the Glades communities enjoy some (Palm Beach Post, June 19, 2015). fully regulated by the Florida Forest Service, of the best air quality in the state of Florida, For more information on S.A.F.E. Commu- Clifford E. Bryan IV, D.M.D. are not linked through any medical research with Palm Beach and Hendry counties rank- nities, visit www.agfireeducation.org. The doctors at Tenniswood Dental to negative health conditions and are neces- ing among the top of all of Florida’s 67 coun- The Lake Okeechobee Business Alliance Associates have been creating sary in South Florida’s damp climate. ties. (Source: Robert Wood Johnson Founda- is an association of business and community beautiful smiles for over 55 years. “The Glades communities enjoy some of tion County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, leaders dedicated to protecting and preserv- Florida’s cleanest air, and we plan to keep it 2018). Additionally, the Palm Beach and Hen- ing the communities and farmland that make NOW OPEN that way,” said Miller Couse, chairman of the dry County health departments have only av- up the Lake Okeechobee Region. board of First Bank and a member of S.A.F.E. Wednesdays and every Communities. “Through LOBA’s S.A.F.E. 1st & 3rd Saturdays along Communities initiative, we will make sure with our normal hours our friends and neighbors here in the Glades Cancer Care & know that pre-harvest burns are a safe, regu- Accepting New Patients lated and necessary tool that has been utilized by Glades farmers for decades.” Chemo Center S.A.F.E. was formed partly in response to a rise in local activity by a Fort Lauderdale- 1713 Hwy 441 North, Suite J based chapter of Sierra Club and other orga- Okeechobee, FL 34972 nizations who have dispatched paid opera- Vaseem Akhtar, M.D. tives into Glades communities to try to shut 863.467.9000 down the practice of pre-harvest burning and Hemologist/Oncologist ultimately put local farmers out of business. The Sierra Club has made false accusations Hematologist Oncologist on staff at against Florida sugarcane farmers in the past. 208 NORTHEAST THIRD STREET It was also involved in litigation that contribut- OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 ed to the end of sugarcane farming in Hawaii, Lawnwood Regional Trauma Center which shut down in 2017. “Our communities and our very way of life Okeechobee’s only fellowship trained 863.763.3909 are under constant attack by special interests TenniswoodDental.com determined to put folks in this region out of cancer specialist with full time offi ce March 23, 2018 Okeechobee News 21

cok20180323_21.crop.pdf 1 23-Mar-18 06:06:00 22 Okeechobee News March 23, 2018 Okeechobee’s first cabin to be turned into a museum By Katrina Elsken them in the barn, she said. Okeechobee News The original log cabin was two rooms, A piece of Okeechobee history will separated by a breezeway. be preserved, thanks to the efforts of the After they lived there several years, they Okeechobee Historical Society. built the “big house” where Jeanette’s Inte- On Thursday, Magi Cable, president of riors is now, Mrs. Cable said. the Okeechobee Historical Society, asked As time went on, the old log cabin, on for the county’s support of the Peter Rauler- the corner of Southwest Ninth Street and son Log Cabin Project. Southwest Second Avenue, was enclosed She said the Historical Society was of- and paneling was put over the original logs. fered an opportunity in May of last year to “Our plan is not to take the house down be able to purchase the original log cabin from around the log cabin,” she said. In- stead, the Historical Society plans to remove Special to the Okeechobee News/SES for $50,000, well below the property’s ap- praised value. paneling to expose the old log walls within SES Students of the Week She said between August and Decem- the structure. ber, the Historical Society was able to raise “The logs are 126 years old,” she said. Congratulations to the Students of the Week at South Elementary School for donations of $58,000, which will allow it to The other rooms around the original the week of March 16. They are: Johanna Martinez, Broc Betts, Braylen Hun- purchase the building and start some pre- cabin will be used for museum-type dis- singer, Shyann McCoury, Destini Vazquez Spicer, Maci Richards, Lilly John- liminary work. She said they hope to obtain plays. For example, Mrs. Cable said a copy son, Emilee Shorter, Savannah Henson, Kamiyah Ridley, Luke Garcia, Kacyn grants for some of the more extensive work of the family tree will be on display in the Vaughan, Colin Heritage, Camryn Jacobs, Juan Carlos Sanchez, James Am- that will be required to expose the old logs, home showing the Raulersons’ impact on man, Jordyne Clay, Nevaeh Russo, Heaven Diaz, Rosalinda Medrano, Rylie replace the roof and make needed repairs. the Okeechobee community. Arnold, Da’Nyis Washington, Anthony Smith, Alton Azcona and Heaven Platt. The first white settlers to the area, Peter The Historical Society is also planning and Louisiana, moved here in 1896, she to put a historic marker at the historic log said. cabin. “He was a cattleman. That was our first The commissioners agreed to accept the March is Red Cross month industry. They built the log cabin three years cabin as county property and provide insur- after they got here,” Mrs. Cable said. ance and utilities. Special to the Okeechobee News day or night – to help people who have lost Louisiana Raulerson had six children County Administrator Robbie Chartier MIAMI — March is Red Cross Month and everything. “These are the moments when I and they lived in the loft of the barn. said adding the cabin to the insurance poli- the American Red Cross South Florida Re- can witness strangers helping other strang- When they started the school, five oth- cy that covers all of the county buildings will gion is asking people across South Florida to ers in their greatest moments of need,” said er children and the teacher also lived with carry a negligible cost. become a hero by giving blood, becoming Red Cross volunteer Cindy Huge. Read more a volunteer or making a donation to #help- about why Huge leaves her home in the Red Cross hosts ‘Giving Day’ 1family on Giving Day – March 28. middle of the night to help others: https:// “The Red Cross is powered by our volun- redcrosschat.org/2017/12/05/compassion- The Red Cross is asking everyone to Ludmila teer heroes who give their time, talents and after-a-home-fire/. support people impacted by disasters and compassion to fulfill our vital humanitarian The Red Cross has been helping people #help1family on Giving Day – Wednes- mission of preventing and alleviating human in need for more than 130 years. And much day, March 28. Your donation can help Mishelevich, MD suffering,” said Joanne Nowlin, Chief Ex- of our work is accomplished through the provide hope and urgent relief such as ecutive Officer for the American Red Cross work of our volunteers. food, blankets and other essentials to %RDUG&HUWLÀHG South Florida Region. “They are people The Red Cross: people who need it most. Giving Day is a • Responds to nearly 64,000 disasters Family Medicine from your neighborhood who donate blood, 24-hour fundraising campaign supporting across the country providing hope and com- who teach First Aid and CPR classes, who the work of the Red Cross, helping people Florida East fort to people in need. support those in need at what may be the across the country in need of emergency • Trains and provides information to Coast Medical worst time in their lives. We honor them assistance. Donate now by visiting red- nearly 5.9 million people in first aid, water during Red Cross Month and ask you to con- cross.org/givingday, or by texting RED- Group safety and other skills that help save lives. sider joining us and making a difference.” CROSS to 90999 to give $10. • Collects nearly 4.9 million units of Like Having a Doctor in the Family March was first proclaimed Red Cross During March, be a hero and join the blood from more than 2.8 million volun- Month in 1943 by President Franklin D. Roo- humanitarian mission of the Red Cross. Our philosophy is based on having a teer donors to meet the needs of patients at sevelt to raise awareness of the organiza- More information is available on how you caring relationship with our patients hospitals and transfusion centers across the tion and its humanitarian mission. President can help at redcross.org/southflorida. and their families. Roosevelt’s last radio talk to the nation on country. 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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 3325 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 831 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 2097 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 650 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE N 71.25 FT OF W 28 FT Description of Property: LOT A OF TRACT 2 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 OF Description of Property: BASSWOOD INCORPORATED PLAT BOOK 3 Description of Property: LOT F OF TRACT 6 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2 OF OF LOT 11 N 71.25 FT OF LOTS 12&13 BLK 29 N1/2 OF TRACT 02 23 34S 33E PAGE 22 LOT 15 BLOCK 10 N1/2 OF TRACT 06 21 34S 33E 3-15-37-35-0010-00290-011A 1-23-34-33-0A00-00002-A000 1-05-37-35-0010-00100-0150 1-21-34-33-0A00-00006-F000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: MARKUS ZEHETMAYER HOMILER ELIE PHANOR HELMUT NUNEZ ZINCKER GUILAINE JEAN-MARY WILLIAM G FAGAN SAMUEL JEAN-MARY Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. 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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD609 2018TD610 2018TD488 2018TD577 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1202 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 2204 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 1666 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1577 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: LOT G OF TRACT 9 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 OF Description of Property: BASSWOOD UNIT 5 LOT 72 BLOCK 59 N1/2 OF TRACT 09 27 34S 33E Description of Property: LOT L OF TRACT 28 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT K OF TRACT 25 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 1-05-37-35-0050-00590-0720 OF S1/2 OF TRACT 28 36 34S 33E OF S1/2 OF TRACT 25 SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 1-27-34-33-0A00-00009-G000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 33 EAST Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-36-34-33-0A00-00028-L000 Name in which assessed: Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-34-34-33-0A00-00025-K000 Name in which assessed: ELSA ORELLANO Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida SHELDON REID HELIO RAFAEL BURGOS DE LEON Name in which assessed: JACQUELINE ELIE Name in which assessed: Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- LUC ELIE ROSE MARIE GUERRIER scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact in two working days of your receipt of this notice. 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IF YOU ARE HEARING 484661 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484662 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484710 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484634 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD595 2018TD594 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder 2018TD503 2018TD576 of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 714 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 745 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 758 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 280 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: LOT K OF TRACT 20 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT P OF TRACT 2 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 OF OF S1/2 OF TRACT 20 21 34S 33E S1/2 OF TRACT 2 22 34S 33E Description of Property: LOT L OF TRACT 18 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT A OF TRACT 15 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 OF S1/2 OF TRACT 18 22 34S 33E OF N1/2 OF TRACT 15 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 1-21-34-33-0A00-00020-K000 1-22-34-33-0A00-00002-P000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 33 EAST Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-22-34-33-0A00-00018-L000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-13-34-33-0A00-00015-A000 Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: TIMIYAH ENTERPRISES INC Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida JASMINE D ROSE MARSHALL Name in which assessed: Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- ROUSLYX B FARDIN Name in which assessed: Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- STANLEY FARDIN KELLANE M HOWELL scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Deputy Clerk Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484650 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 484649 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. RESERVE YOUR SPACE 484729 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484633 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 www.newszap.com

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD529 2018TD518 2018TD652 2018TD474 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1674 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Certificate No: 1155 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 960 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 1454 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: HENRY ADDISON S/D LOT 12 LESS HWY 1 Description of Property: LOT G OF TRACT 7 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 OF Description of Property: LOT D OF TRACT 23 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOTS D & E OF TRACT 4 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF ACRE N1/2 OF TRACT 07 27 34S 33E OF N1/2 OF TRACT 23 24 34S 33E N1/2 OF TRACT 4 33 34S 33E 1-33-35-33-0010-00000-0040 1-27-34-33-0A00-00007-G000 1-24-34-33-0A00-00023-D000 1-33-34-33-0A00-00004-D000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: FRANK H JOHNSON LISA NAZRAH LENNARD P JOYNER JOSEPH P AUGUSTHY KELLY R JOHNSON RAMSOONDAR SEETAHAL MICHELLE PRICE-TURNER ROSILY PANIKULANGARA Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484765 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484752 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484465 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484694 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD630 2018TD527 2018TD492 2018TD657 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 873 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 1578 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 601 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1129 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: LOT I OF TRACT 22 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 OF Description of Property: LOT L OF TRACT 25 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT K OF TRACT 22 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT B OF TRACT 17 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 S1/2 OF TRACT 22 23 34S 33E OF S1/2 OF TRACT 25 SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH OF S1/2 OF TRACT 22 20 34S 33E OF N1/2 OF TRACT 17 26 34S 33E RANGE 33 EAST 1-23-34-33-0A00-00022-I000 1-20-34-33-0A00-00022-K000 1-26-34-33-0A00-00017-B000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-34-34-33-0A00-00025-L000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: JAMES H STEEL Name in which assessed: LILLIE XAVIER CHREJENEVE T LAURENT SUSAN G STEEL TRUSTEE ROSE MARIE GUERRIER THOMAS KALE JR YMANNE FELISCAR Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484425 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484763 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484715 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484470 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD502 2018TD483 2018TD470 2018TD658 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:

Certificate No: 720 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1505 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1370 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1144 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: LOT N OF TRACT 5 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2 OF Description of Property: LOT B OF TRACT 27 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT P OF TRACT 16 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 OF Description of Property: LOT A OF TRACT 21 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 S1/2 OF TRACT 05 22 34S 33E OF N1/2 OF TRACT 27 33 34S 33E S1/2 OF TRACT 16 29 34S 33E OF N1/2 OF TRACT 21 26 34S 33E 1-22-34-33-0A00-00005-N000 1-33-34-33-0A00-00027-B000 1-29-34-33-0A00-00016-P000 1-26-34-33-0A00-00021-A000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: JACQUELINE D TYSON CHANDROWTI SAHADEO JACQUELINE ELIE ALISHA REBECCA CHANG RODERICK B TYSON WOMESH SAHADEO LUC ELIE PETER LJUNG Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484728 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484704 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484691 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484471 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY #### # # 
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD552 2018TD654 2018TD555 2018TD598

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 816 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1010 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 857 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 828 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: LOT C OF TRACT 15 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT M OF TRACT 7 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2 Description of Property: LOT H OF TRACT 29 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 Description of Property: LOT K OF TRACT 1 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 OF OF N1/2 OF TRACT 15 23 34S 33E OF S1/2 OF TRACT 07 25 34S 33E OF N1/2 OF TRACT 29 23 34S 33E S1/2 OF TRACT 01 23 34S 33E 1-23-34-33-0A00-00015-C000 1-25-34-33-0A00-00007-M000 1-23-34-33-0A00-00029-H000 1-23-34-33-0A00-00001-K000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: EDNA DAVIS LUTA VERTUS CARL SHARPE MARVA G WHITE KENNETH DAVIS SERGOT VERTUS YVONNE J SHARPE MICHAEL G WHITE

Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484816 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484467 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484819 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484652 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD540 2018TD511 2018TD624 2018TD533

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 645 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1584 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Certificate No: 1028 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 3146 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Description of Property: LOT C TRACT 5 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 OF Description of Property: LOT L OF TRACT 2 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT F OF TRACT 12 EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: COMMENCE AT THE NE CORNER OF SW 1/4 N1/2 OF TRACT 05 21 34S 33E OF S1/2 OF TRACT 02 36 34S 33E 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 12 SECTION OF SE 1/4 OF SECTION 18 TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH RANGE 36 EAST 25 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF & RUN THENCE S 88 DEG 39 MIN 37 SEC W ALONG THE NORTH 1-21-34-33-0A00-00005-C000 1-36-34-33-0A00-00002-L000 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT BOUNDARY OF SAID SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 FOR A DISTANCE OF Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE 1005.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE CONTINUE S PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA 88 DEG 39 MIN 37 SEC W A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET TO A POINT Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: THENCE RUN S 0 DEG 02 MIN 37 SEC E A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET NORMAN EVANS CYNTHIA LAM 1-25-34-33-0A00-00012-F000 TO A POINT THENCE RUN N 88 DEG 39 MIN 37 SEC E A DISTANCE ZENOBIA M EVANS DOUGLASS F BURNES Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida OF 75 FEET THENCE RUN N 0 DEG 02 MIN 37 SEC W A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING LOT 14 LOTS OF PINE - Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Name in which assessed: AN UNRECORDED PLAT .17 ACRE 18 37S 36E scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- BENJAMIN F KUMP II chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN KUMP III 1-18-37-36-0A00-00010-0140 Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. BETTY KUMP SPALDING Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES CHRISTOPHER BROOKS KUMP ESTATE OF BENJAMIN F KUMP II & ESTATE OF JUNE S KUMP Name in which assessed: SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER JUNE KUMP JAMES ROLOW Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida MARCIA KUMP MITCHELL JAMES ROLOW ESTATE /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner LARRY RICHARDS Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner 484783 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2017 484740 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact 2018TD537 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Reading a newspaper NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be 1.800.955.8770. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description 484684 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. leads you to the best of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: 484769 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 Certificate No: 3318 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Description of Property: COMMENCING AT THE MEANDER CORNER OF 2018TD648 products and services. FRACTIONAL SECTIONS 23 AND 24 TOWNSHIP 38 SOUTH RANGE 2018TD539 36 EAST RUN THENCE SOUTH 42 DEG 58 MIN WEST A DISTANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder OF 31.37 FEET FOR A POINT THENCE RUN NORTH 34 DEG 40 MIN of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- WEST A DISTANCE OF 290.88 FEET FOR POINT OF BEGINNING sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be No wonder newspaper THENCE RUN SOUTH 55 DEG 20 MIN WEST A DISTANCE OF 110 of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SR 15 THENCE of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: RUN NORTH 34 DEG 40 MIN WEST ALONG THE NORTH BOUN- Certificate No: 1606 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 readers earn more money! DARY OF SAID SR 15 A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET THENCE RUN NORTH Certificate No: 641 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 55 DEG 20 MIN EAST A DISTANCE OF 110 FEET THENCE RUN Description of Property: LOT C OF TRACT 8 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 OF SOUTH 34 DEG 40 MIN EAST A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET TO THE N1/2 OF TRACT 08 35 34S 33E Description of Property: LOT M OF TRACT 3 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2 POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT 5 ACCORDING TO OF S1/2 OF TRACT 3 21 34S 33E THE PLAT OF UTOPIA AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION .18 ACRE 1-35-34-33-0A00-00008-C000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-21-34-33-0A00-00003-M000 1-23-38-36-0A00-00015-0000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: JAMES H STEEL Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: SUSAN G STEEL TRUSTEE KAREN LUE ALEJANDRO J PERICCHI NIGEL LUE MICHELLE L PERICCHI Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 1.800.955.8770. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 484476 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484782 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484779 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 March 23, 2018 Okeechobee News 27

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD617 2018TD499 2018TD532 2018TD468

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 589 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 676 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 2569 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Certificate No: 1309 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: LOT G OF TRACT 26 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 Description of Property: LOTS C & F OF TRACT 16 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF Description of Property: SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF Description of Property: LOTS F & G OF TRACT 29 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF OF N1/2 OF TRACT 26 17 34S 33E N1/2 OF N1/2 & E1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2 OF N1/2 OF TRACT 16 21 OKEECHOBEE PARK PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 28 LOTS 14 & 15 BLOCK 49 S1/2 OF N1/2 OF TRACT 29 & W1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 OF N1/2 OF 34S 33E TRACT 29 28 34S 33E 1-17-34-33-0A00-00026-G000 1-17-37-35-0020-00490-0140 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-21-34-33-0A00-00016-C000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-28-34-33-0A00-00029-F000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: IRMA EARLEY Name in which assessed: DONNA H LEE AKA DONNA H HOPEWELL AKA DONNA HOPEWELL Name in which assessed: SUSAN OCONNOR BRIAN C SMITH LEE AKA DONNA HOPEWELL LEE AMMONS AKA DONNA LEE GERALDINE R THORN JAIRAM RAM SHANNON P LEE HOMER THORN Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 1.800.955.8770. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 484668 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484722 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484768 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484689 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD614 2018TD467 2018TD548 2018TD613 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 523 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 1308 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 2508 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1145 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: LOT J OF TRACT 9 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 OF S1/2 OF TRACT 09 16 34S 33E Description of Property: LOTS G & H OF TRACT 28 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF Description of Property: SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF OKEECHO- Description of Property: LOT C OF TRACT 21 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 S1/2 OF N1/2 OF TRACT 28 & E1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 OF N1/2 OF BEE PARK PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 28 LOTS 8 9 &10 BLOCK 51 OF N1/2 OF TRACT 21 26 34S 33E 1-16-34-33-0A00-00009-J000 TRACT 28 28 34S 33E Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-17-37-35-0020-00510-0080 1-26-34-33-0A00-00021-C000 1-28-34-33-0A00-00028-G000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida CARL A MANGONI Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: PETER A MANGONI Name in which assessed: DONNA H LEE A/K/A DONNA H HOPEWELL HEIRS OF MARION J CHANCE & HEIRS OF NOLA E CHANCE MARGUERITE JANVIER A/K/A DONNA HOPEWELL LEE A/K/A DONNA HART HOPEWELL MARION J CHANCE Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- MARION JANVIER A/K/A DONNA HOPEWELL LEE AMMONS A/K/A DONNA LEE NOLA E CHANCE scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Deputy Clerk Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- 1.800.955.8770. in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 484665 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484688 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484828 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484664 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD603 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder 2018TD562 2018TD559 2018TD622 of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1641 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 75 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 950 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: LOT M OF TRACT 4 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2 Certificate No: 937 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 OF S1/2 OF TRACT 04 36 34S 33E Description of Property: LOT L OF TRACT 15 Description of Property: LOT H OF TRACT 1 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF S1/2 OF Description of Property: LOT B OF TRACT 16 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 OF S1/2 OF TRACT 15 SECTION 10 AS TO N1/2 OF TRACT 01 25 34S 33E OF N1/2 OF TRACT 16 24 34S 33E 1-36-34-33-0A00-00004-M000 THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST 1-25-34-33-0A00-00001-H000 1-24-34-33-0A00-00016-B000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: 1-10-34-33-0A00-00015-L000 CAMELIE MAJUSTE Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: MARIUS MAJUSTE Name in which assessed: AMIDHAR K DALAL ESTATE OF HAZEL E ROBINSON Name in which assessed: KAMAL DALAL HAZEL E ROBINSON Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- LASELVE E PINNOCK KUNDAN T PATEL scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- RAYMOND ROBINSON chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee County, Florida SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES /s/ Frances Conner SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Deputy Clerk SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Deputy Clerk special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- 1.800.955.8770. in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 484656 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. 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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD661 2018TD633 2018TD530 2018TD550 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1840 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 2119 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 1825 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 2581 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: TOWNSITE OF OSOWAW LOT 16 BLK 93 Description of Property: BASSWOOD INCORPORATED UNTI NUMBER Description of Property: TOWNSITE OF OSOWAW LOTS 13 & 14 Description of Property: EL MIRA SOL LOT 7 BLOCK 46 2 PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 28 LOT 14 BLOCK 23 BLOCK 70 1-22-33-35-0010-00930-0160 1-18-37-35-0020-00460-0070 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-05-37-35-0020-00230-0140 1-22-33-35-0010-00700-0130 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: DARRELL E FERNEAU Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: CHRIS GAINEY JAMES R TENNISWOOD JOHN T BURKE & MARY FRANCES BURKE REVOCABLE TRUST JOSEPH H TABOR JOHN B LASHLEY LEON KING KEVIN JOSEPH BURKE TRUSTEE KATHLEEN P PETERS KEITH N GAINEY LEON KING JAMES R TENNISWOOD & DARRELL E FERNEAU DBA MARY FRANCES BURKE REVOCABLE TRUST MARCIA M TABOR LESA TRENTOR PEC ENTERPRISES MARY FRANCES BURKE TRUSTEE SANDRA A. OLINSKAS LORI ERWIN MITCHELL D GAINEY A/K/A MITCHELL DEAM GAINEY Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 484477 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484431 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484766 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. 484830 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD473 2018TD547 2018TD531 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- 2018TD560 er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description Certificate No: 1434 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 2507 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 2506 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Description of Property: LOT I OF TRACT 25 E1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 OF Description of Property: SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF OKEECHO- Description of Property: SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF OKEECHO- Certificate No: 1047 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 S1/2 OF TRACT 25 32 34S 33E BEE PARK PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 28 LOTS 3 TO 7 INC BLOCK 51 BEE PARK PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 28 LOTS 17 18 19 & 20 BLOCK 50 Description of Property: LOT D OF TRACT 6 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1-32-34-33-0A00-00025-I000 1-17-37-35-0020-00510-0030 1-17-37-35-0020-00500-0170 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 6 SECTION Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 26 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE LINDA M EWERS TRUST DONNA H LEE A/K/A DONNA H HOPEWELL DONNA H LEE AKA DONNA H HOPEWELL AKA DONNA HOPEWELL PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA LINDA MAY EWERS TRUSTEE A/K/A DONNA HOPEWELL LEE A/K/A DONNA HART HOPEWELL LEE AKA DONNA HART HOPEWELL AKA DONNA HOPEWELL LEE ROBERT H EWERS TRUST A/K/A DONNA HOPEWELL LEE AMMONS A/K/A DONNA LEE AMMONS AKA DONNA LEE 1-26-34-33-0A00-00006-D000 ROBERT HERSKELL EWERS TRUSTEE SHANNON P LEE SHANNON P LEE Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Name in which assessed: scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- LLOYD W HULCOLM chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; /s/ Frances Conner In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Deputy Clerk special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- 484693 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484826 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484767 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 484824 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD663 2018TD513 2018TD549 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description 2018TD512 sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder Certificate No: 1562 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Certificate No: 2509 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- Certificate No: 1842 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description Description of Property: LOT D OF TRACT 11 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: SUDIVISION OF A PORTION OF OKEECHOBEE of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Description of Property: TOWNSITE OF OSOWAW LOT 5 BLK 103 OF N1/2 OF TRACT 11 35 34S 33E PARK PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 28 LOTS 11 &12 BLOCK 51 Certificate No: 1603 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 1-22-33-35-0010-01030-0050 1-35-34-33-0A00-00011-D000 1-17-37-35-0020-00510-0110 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Description of Property: LOT H OF TRACT 8 EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 8 SECTION Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: 36 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF DARRELL E FERNEAU GLADYS DIAZ DONNA H LEE A/K/A DONNA H HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT JAMES R TENNISWOOD GLADYS DIAZ ESTATE A/K/A DONNA HOPEWELL LEE A/K/A DONNA HART HOPEWELL THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE LEON KING ROBERTO DIAZ A/K/A DONNA HOPEWELL LEE AMMONS A/K/A DONNA LEE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA LEON KING JAMES R TENNISWOOD & DARRELL E FERNEAU DBA ROBERTO DIAZ ESTATE SHANNON P LEE PEC ENTERPRISES 1-36-34-33-0A00-00008-H000 Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Name in which assessed: chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. MASSIMO MAZZOCCHI Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Okeechobee County, Florida In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact /s/ Frances Conner special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Deputy Clerk Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact 1.800.955.8770. 484742 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484829 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 484480 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. 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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD521 2018TD509 2018TD486 2018TD579 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1222 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1181 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Certificate No: 1574 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 507 Year of Issuance: June-01-2012 Description of Property: LOT D OF TRACT 3 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 Description of Property: LOT P OF TRACT 26 EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: LOT M OF TRACT 24 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT J OF TRACT 31 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST OF N1/2 OF TRACT 03 28 34S 33E 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 26 SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 24, SECTION 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 31 SECTION 27 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 34 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 15 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 1-28-34-33-0A00-00003-D000 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3-3E, INCLUSIVE, THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA Name in which assessed: ELLIS G THOMAS SR 1-27-34-33-0A00-00026-P000 1-34-34-33-0A00-00024-M000 1-15-34-33-0A00-00031-J000 ELLIS G THOMAS SR ESTATE Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida MARY H THOMAS MARY H THOMAS ESTATE Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: MOODY B THOMAS JR ALUMNI PARTNERS II LLC MARGUERITE JANVIER TARPON IV LLC Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484757 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484739 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484709 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484636 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD519 2018TD475 2018TD485 2018TD565 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1201 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 2722 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Certificate No: 1543 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1331 Year of Issuance: June-1-2012 Description of Property: LOT O OF TRACT 26 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: A REVISED AND ADDITION TO PLAT OF CON- Description of Property: LOT M OF TRACT 9 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT K OF TRACT 25 EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 26 SECTION NERS GABLES PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 15 LOT 6 BLOCK 26 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 9 SECTION 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 25 SECTION 27 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 34 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 27 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT 1-24-37-35-0010-00260-0060 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA Name in which assessed: 1-27-34-33-0A00-00026-O000 ABDUL M CUMBER DBA 1-34-34-33-0A00-00009-M000 1-27-34-33-0A00-00025-K000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida BILLY EUGENE BLOMBERG Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida LAURIE BLOMBERG Name in which assessed: YASMIN A CUMBER DBA Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: ALUMNI PARTNERS II LLC CUMBER TRADING CO ROSE MARIE GUERRIER HOLY GHOST CHURCH OF GOD Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484756 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484696 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484705 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484622 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD568 2018TD472 2018TD656 2018TD662 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 510 Year of Issuance: June-01-2012 Certificate No: 1397 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1082 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 1841 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: LOT N OF TRACT 32 EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT C OF TRACT 26 EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT O OF TRACT 3 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: TOWNSITE OF OSOWAW LOT 22 BLK 93 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 32, SECTION 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 26 SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 3 SECTION 15 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 29 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 26 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 1-22-33-35-0010-00930-0220 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3-3E, INCLUSIVE, THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA Name in which assessed: GENE M RHOADES 1-15-34-33-0A00-00032-N000 1-29-34-33-0A00-00026-C000 1-26-34-33-0A00-00003-O000 LORRAINE J RHOADES Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida SANDY GULLEY SHEILA FITZWATER Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: SHIRLEY BRUNER TARPON IV LLC LENORA S GUTHRIE ALAN BOSTOM SUE MENDENHALL Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484863 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484692 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484469 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484478 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 30 Okeechobee News March 23, 2018

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD491 2018TD668 2018TD618 2018TD590

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BE A MAN BUY LAND LLC the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that DEVIN WILLIAMSON the holder of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be issued of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 689 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1285 Year of Issuance: June-01-2011 Certificate No: 611 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 693 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: LOT F OF TRACT 23 EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT M OF TRACT 17 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT I OF TRACT 13 EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: LOT I OF TRACT 13 EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 23 SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 17 SECTION 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 13 SECTION 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 13 SECTION 21 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 28 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 20 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 21 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA. PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA 1-21-34-33-0A00-00023-F000 1-28-34-33-0A00-00017-M000 1-20-34-33-0A00-00013-I000 1-21-34-33-0A00-00013-I000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: DAVID BOYCE ABANDONED MARIE MEDONNE SAINT LOUIS KERRY ANN HANSON Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484714 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484474 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484669 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484645 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD586 2018TD493 2018TD623 2018TD593

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1596 Year of Issuance: June-1-2013 Certificate No: 603 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 974 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 734 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: LOT P OF TRACT 6 EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 Description of Property: LOT F OF TRACT 23 EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT A OF TRACT 29 EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: LOT E OF TRACT 30 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 6 SECTION 36 AS 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 23 SECTION 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 29 SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 30 SECTION TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 20 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 24 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 21 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE- TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE PUBLIC THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA. PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA 1-36-34-33-0A00-00006-P000 1-20-34-33-0A00-00023-F000 1-24-34-33-0A00-00029-A000 1-21-34-33-0A00-00030-E000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: ANIL J RAGHU RAMSOONDAR SEETAHAL JOSEPH ENTRY THIERRY LETANG Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484641 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484716 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484683 ON 3/16/23,30;4/6/2018 484648 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD649 2018TD500 2018TD604 2018TD589 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2749 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 710 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1662 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 689 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: TAYLOR CREEK ISLES UNIT III LOT 166 Description of Property: LOT I OF TRACT 1 EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 1 SECTION 22 Description of Property: LOT O OF TRACT 17 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: LOT J OF TRACT 12 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1-26-37-35-0030-00000-1660 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWN- 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 17 SECTION 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 12 SECTION Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida SHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THERE- 36 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 21 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF OF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE PUBLIC TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Name in which assessed: RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE BOONE DELANO FERGUSON PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA BRIAN K FERGUSON 1-22-34-33-0A00-00001-I000 CHARLES E FERGUSON Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-36-34-33-0A00-00017-O000 1-21-34-33-0A00-00012-J000 HEIRS OF JOSEPH B FERGUSON Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida JOSEPH BENJAMIN FERGUSON Name in which assessed: JULIE ANN FERGUSON PAUL W RIGSBEE Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: PATRICK A CONSTANTINE MARIE GUERLINE PAUL Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 484493 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484723 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484657 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484644 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 March 23, 2018 Okeechobee News 31

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD626 2018TD558 2018TD655 2018TD566

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 729 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 921 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1037 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 1134 Year of Issuance: June-1-2013 Description of Property: LOT J OF TRACT 26 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: LOT L OF TRACT 21 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT G OF TRACT 16 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: : LOT H OF TRACT 5 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 26 SECTION 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 21 SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 16 SECTION EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 21 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 24 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 25 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF OF TRACT 5 SECTION 27 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST AC- THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA 1-21-34-33-0A00-00026-J000 1-24-34-33-0A00-00021-L000 1-25-34-33-0A00-00016-G000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-27-34-33-0A00-00005-H000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: MARIE MEDONNE SAINT LOUIS AKA MEDONNE SAINT LOUIS GERALD SAINT-VIL NIGAL A HARRIS Name in which assessed: JULIE JACQUES-LOUIS PAULETTE I HARRIS LLOYD W HULCOLM Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 1.800.955.8770. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 484686 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484822 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484468 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484623 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD619 2018TD557 2018TD516 2018TD494 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 619 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 908 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1153 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 630 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: LOT O OF TRACT 16 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 16 SECTION Description of Property: LOT O OF TRACT 16 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: LOT E OF TRACT 07 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT J OF TRACT 32 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 20 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 16 SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 07 SECTION 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 32 SECTION TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT 24 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 27 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 20 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA. 1-20-34-33-0A00-00016-O000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-24-34-33-0A00-00016-O000 1-27-34-33-0A00-00007-E000 1-20-34-33-0A00-00032-J000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: MARIE MEDONNE SAINT LOUIS Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: EDNA DAVIS NAZRAH L SEETAHAL BARBARA WILLIAMS Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- KENNETH DAVIS RAMSOONDAR SEETAHAL CODY D WILLIAMS scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Deputy Clerk Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- 1.800.955.8770. in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 484679 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484821 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484750 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484717 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD629 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder 2018TD650 2018TD520 2018TD496 of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description Certificate No: 1016 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Description of Property: LOT A OF TRACT 10 EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST Certificate No: 839 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 1214 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 633 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 10 SECTION 25 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF Description of Property: LOT F OF TRACT 6 EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT N OF TRACT 30 EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT D OF TRACT 1 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 6 SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 30 SECTION 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 1 SECTION THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE 23 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 27 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 21 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE 1-25-34-33-0A00-00010-A000 PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-23-34-33-0A00-00006-F000 1-27-34-33-0A00-00030-N000 1-21-34-33-0A00-00001-D000 Name in which assessed: Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida BONNIE WOOD FEENEY DOUGLAS FEENEY Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: RANDY BAILEY JASON TURNER VIKING LAND INC Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- TRACY BAILEY PAMELA D TURNER VIKING LAND INC scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 28th day of June, 2018. scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Deputy Clerk Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- 1.800.955.8770. in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 484427 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484462 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484755 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484719 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 32 Okeechobee News March 23, 2018

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD495 2018TD448 2018TD523 2018TD607

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 632 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 597 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1251 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 1221 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: LOT M OF TRACT 32 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT O OF TRACT 20 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: LOT P OF TRACT 10 EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: LOT K OF TRACT 20 EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 32 SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 20 SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 10 SECTION 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 20 SECTION 20 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 20 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 28 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 27 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA. PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA 1-20-34-33-0A00-00032-M000 1-20-34-33-0A00-00020-O000 1-28-34-33-0A00-00010-P000 1-27-34-33-0A00-00020-K000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: BARBARA WILLIAMS JOSETTE DELVA-JULMISSE JEAN CLAUDE LEGER HEIRS OF PAUL EMERSON MOORE CODY D WILLIAMS WISNOR JULMISSE MAGALIE LEGER PAUL EMERSON MOORE Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484718 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 483274 ON 3/23,30;4/6,13/2018 484759 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484658 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD510 2018TD564 2018TD591 2018TD543 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1542 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Certificate No: 1213 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 692 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 3045 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: LOT M OF TRACT 1 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT H OF TRACT 30 EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: LOT O OF TRACT 12 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: COMMENCING AT THE QUARTER SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 1 SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 30 SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 12 SECTION CORNER ON THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SECTION 17 TOWN- 35 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 27 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 21 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF SHIP 37 SOUTH RANGE 36 EAST RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 DEG 24 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT MIN 08 SEC EAST ALONG THE QUARTER SECTION LINE FOR A DIS- THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE TANCE OF 1905.30 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT ON THE EAST PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA R/W LINE OF FOUR SEASONS DRIVE THENCE RUN NORTH 0 DEG 04 MIN 22 SEC EAST PARALLEL WITH THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE 1-35-34-33-0A00-00001-M000 1-27-34-33-0A00-00030-H000 1-21-34-33-0A00-00012-O000 OF SAID SECTION 17 AND ALONG THE EAST R/W LINE OF FOUR Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida SEASONS DRIVE FOR A DISTANCE OF 1488.00 FEET THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEG 24 MIN 08 SEC EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: FEET FOR POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89 ANNA BECK DWIGHT PERRY LINDA GUETHLER DEG 24 MIN 08 SEC EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET JIM BECK INGRID FAGAN MARTIN GUETHLER THENCE RUN NORTH 0 DEG 04 MIN 22 SEC EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEG 24 MIN 08 SEC WEST Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET THENCE RUN SOUTH 0 DEG 04 scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- MIN 22 SEC WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO POINT OF chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, BEGINNING. LYING IN AND COMPRISING A PART OF THE NORTH Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. 1/2 OF SECTION 17 TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH RANGE 36 EAST OKEE- SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES CHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA AND ALSO BEING DESCRIBED AS LOT 41B OF AN UNRECORDED PLAT OF A PART OF SECTION 17 TOWN- SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHIP 37 SOUTH RANGE 36 EAST Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner 1-17-37-36-0A00-00003-041B Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Name in which assessed: In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a ESTATE OF VERA I SUGGS F/K/A VERA I YOUNG special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact VERA I YOUNG SUGGS Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. 484738 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484825 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484646 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk 2018TD660 2018TD522 2018TD592 NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Certificate No: 1223 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 1245 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING Certificate No: 694 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL Description of Property: LOT P OF TRACT 21 EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: LOT G OF TRACT 9 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1.800.955.8770. Description of Property: LOT K OF TRACT 13 E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 484834 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 21 SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 9 SECTION OF S1/2 OF TRACT 13 21 34S 33E 27 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 28 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT 1-21-34-33-0A00-00013-K000 THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA Name in which assessed: Okeechobee Utility Authority will temporarily change its method of chlorinat- 1-27-34-33-0A00-00021-P000 1-28-34-33-0A00-00009-G000 CAROLYN PITTER ing potable water to insure the future safety of our drinking water. The wa- Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida DANEEN PITTER ter users may notice an unusual chlorine taste or odor in their tap water GREG PITTER after April 2nd 2018. These conditions will last thru April 16th 2018. Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: IONIE PITTER ALISHA REBECCA CHANG ARTHUR R TRIPP MELISSA PITTER These temporary conditions will not be harmful to your health; however, if PETER LJUNG GLENDON RAY TRIPP ESTATE PERCIVAL PITTER you are on kidney dialysis, you should consult your physician for special in- structions concerning this matter. If you have tropical fish or aquatic ani- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- mals, you should contact you local tropical fish store for advice and take scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- appropriate action to insure that you have properly treated the water before chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, adding it to your aquarium. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 5th day of July, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES The hydrant flushing during this period may cause the water to become cloudy and discolored. This is a temporary condition and should not last SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER more than a few hours. Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner We sincerely regret any inconvenience you may experience during this time. Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Please keep in mind that this is necessary to provide safe water for the cus- tomers of Okeechobee Utility Authority. NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a If additional information is needed, contact Kevin Rogers at 763-3239. We special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact regret any inconvenience that this may cause you. THANK YOU FOR YOUR Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 COOPERATION. NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 485101 ON 3/23,25,28/2018 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 484475 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484758 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484647 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 March 23, 2018 Okeechobee News 33

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD578 2018TD575 2018TD596 2018TD505

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 521 Year of Issuance: June-01-2012 Certificate No: 1626 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 780 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 777 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Description of Property: LOT E OF TRACT 6 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2 Description of Property: LOT O OF TRACT 2 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: LOT A OF TRACT 15 EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST Description of Property: LOT O OF TRACT 26 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST OF N1/2 OF TRACT 06 16 34S 33E 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 2 SECTION 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 15 SECTION 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 26 SECTION 36 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 22 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 22 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 1-16-34-33-0A00-00006-E000 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA Name in which assessed: ESTATE OF JEFFERY T ZIPPERER 1-36-34-33-0A00-00002-O000 1-22-34-33-0A00-00015-A000 1-22-34-33-0A00-00026-O000 JARED BELCHER Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida JEFFERY T ZIPPERER JESSE ZIPPERER Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: MARK ZIPPERER ANDY RAY YATES LINVAL PHILLIPS ALLEN FUGERE RJ SANDEFUR CARRIE M MATHEWS TANEICA PHILLIPS ESTATE OF TIM HARRINGTON ROBINA MARKER MASON B MATTHEWS VADNIA M PHILLIPS KENNETH R CHILDS LYNDA HARRINGTON Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of May, 2018. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 484635 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484632 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484651 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. 484732 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD541 2018TD616 2018TD469 2018TD615 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 661 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 586 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 1336 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 577 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: LOT E OF TRACT 11 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOTS K & L OF TRACT 23 EAST 1/2 OF THE Description of Property: LOT M OF TRACT 6 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 11 SECTION WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 23 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 6 SECTION Description of Property: LOTS C & D OF TRACT 12 EAST 1/2 OF THE 21 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF AND THE WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE 29 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 12 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 23 BOTH BEING IN SECTION 17 AS TO THE TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT AND THE WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 12 BOTH BEING IN SECTION 17 AS TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE- PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE PUBLIC SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE- 1-21-34-33-0A00-00011-E000 RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA 1-29-34-33-0A00-00006-M000 CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE PUBLIC Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA 1-17-34-33-0A00-00023-K000 Name in which assessed: Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: 1-17-34-33-0A00-00012-C000 WELLEEL PALMER A HILLENBURG Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida WELLEEL PALMER A/K/A WELLEEL GRANT Name in which assessed: C MERIDITH A/K/A WELLEEL GRANT PALMER KENNETH R CHILDS ESTATE OF RUTH NOBLE AKA RUTH C NOBLE Name in which assessed: R NOBLE VIKING LAND INC Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- VIKING LAND INC scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 10th day of May, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Deputy Clerk In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 484813 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484667 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 484690 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. 484666 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD556 2018TD588 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD599 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder 2018TD602 er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description Certificate No: 859 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 Certificate No: 629 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 988 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Description of Property: LOT E OF TRACT 30 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF S1/2 Description of Property: LOT B OF TRACT 21 W1/2 OF E1/2 OF N1/2 Certificate No: 1640 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 OF N1/2 OF TRACT 30 23 34S 33E OF N1/2 OF TRACT 21 20 34S 33E Description of Property: LOT L OF TRACT 1 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 OF S1/2 OF TRACT 01 25 34S 33E Description of Property: LOT L OF TRACT 4 W1/2 OF W1/2 OF N1/2 1-23-34-33-0A00-00030-E000 1-20-34-33-0A00-00021-B000 OF S1/2 OF TRACT 4 36 34S 33E Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-25-34-33-0A00-00001-L000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 1-36-34-33-0A00-00004-L000 Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida CARL SHARPE GARY MEHU Name in which assessed: YVONNE J SHARPE MARIE MEHU LINVAL PHILLIPS Name in which assessed: VADNIE M PHILLIPS CAMELIE MAJUSTE Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- MARIUS MAJUSTE scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 31st day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 14th day of June, 2018. SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner Okeechobee County, Florida Deputy Clerk /s/ Frances Conner NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Deputy Clerk In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 484820 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484643 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL 484654 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 1.800.955.8770. 484655 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 34 Okeechobee News March 23, 2018

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2018TD620 2018TD625 2018TD574 2018TD528 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder that the holder NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: 3272 May-31-2014 Certificate No: 789 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: 566 Year of Issuance: June-01-2015 Certificate No: Year of Issuance: Certificate No: 1427 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 : UNPLATTED LANDS OF THE CITY COMMENCE Description of Property: LOT E OF TRACT 18 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property: LOT D OF TRACT 32 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST Description of Property Description of Property: LOT 5 OF TRACT 18 FOLLOWING DESCRIBED 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 18 SECTION 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 32 SECTION AT A POINT ON EAST LINE OF PENSACOLA STREET 345 FEET LANDS IN SECTION 32 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST 22 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF 16 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF SOUTH OF SOUTH LINE OF SOUTH PARK STREET RUN EAST ON OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT SOUTH BOUNDARY OF TUSCALOOSA STREET AND PARALLEL WITH SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3A-D THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF BLOCK 200 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE A PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA. BEGIN AT PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA DISTANCE OF 670 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE EAST THE N.E. CORNER OF LOT B TRACT 18 WHICH LIES ON THE NORTH 35 FEET THENCE RUN SOUTH 150 FEET THENCE RUN WEST 35 LINE OF THE S 1/2 OF SECTION 32 THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG 1-22-34-33-0A00-00018-E000 1-16-34-33-0A00-00032-D000 FEET THENCE RUN NORTH 150 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THE EAST LINE OF LOT B TRACT 18 TO THE S.E. CORNER OF LOT B LYING IN SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH RANGE 35 EAST AND Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida TRACT 18 THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT G UNPLATTED LANDS OF THE CITY AND ABANDONED RAILROAD OF TRACT 18 FOR A DISTANCE OF 8.87 FEET THENCE ON A CIRCULAR FEC COMMENCE AT A POINT ON EAST LINE OF PENSACOLA STREET Name in which assessed: Name in which assessed: CURVE CONVEX TO THE NORTHEASTERLY SAID POINT BEARS JIM C SMITH DAWN MARIE BREWER 575 FEET SOUTH OF R/W LINE OF SOUTH PARK STREET RUN EAST FROM THE CENTER OF THE CIRCLE NORTH 84 DEG 59 MIN 5 SEC JUANITA R THOMPSON ESTATE OF LAWRENCE F PACHOL & ESTATE OF LOUISE PACHOL PARALLEL WITH SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF BLOCK 200 CITY OF EAST THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CIRCU- THERESA L SMITH LAWRENCE F PACHOL OKEECHOBEE A DISTANCE OF 300 FEET FOR POINT OF BEGIN- LAR CURVE HAVING FOR ITS ELEMENTS A RADIUS OF 300 FEET A WILLIAM THOMPSON LAWRENCE F PACHOL JR NING THENCE CONTINUE EAST A DISTANCE OF 370 FEET THENCE CENTRAL ANGLE OF 66 DEG 17 MIN 53 SEC FOR A DISTANCE OF LOUISE PACHOL NORTH 30 FEET THENCE EAST 35 FEET THENCE SOUTH 70 FEET 347.14 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY THENCE NORTH 71 DEG 18 Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- MARK PACHOL THENCE WEST 405 FEET THENCE NORTH 40 FEET TO THE POINT MIN 48 SEC WEST 315.80 FEET TO A POINT WHICH LIES ON THE scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- OF BEGINNING LYING IN SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH NORTH LINE OF THE S 1/2 OF SECTION 32 THENCE EASTERLY RANGE 35 EAST AND UNPLATTED LANDS OF THE CITY OF OKEE- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE S 1/2 OF SECTION 32 TO THE Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. CHOBEE AND ABANDONED RAILROAD OF FEC BEGINNING AT A POINT OF BEGINNING AND LOT A OF TRACT 18 EAST 1/2 OF THE scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF TUSCALOOSA STREET 670 FEET SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 18 10:00 A.M. 21st day of June, 2018. EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID SOUTH LINE OF TUSCALOO- SECTION 32 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY Okeechobee, Florida , on the SA STREET AND THE EAST LINE OF PENSACOLA STREET RUN SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO Okeechobee County, Florida SOUTH ON THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E IN- /s/ Frances Conner CHOKALOSKEE STREET 150 FEET TO A POINT THENCE RUN WEST CLUSIVE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF TUSCALOOSA STREET 75 FEET Deputy Clerk Okeechobee County, Florida TO A POINT THENCE RUN NORTH PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHERLY 1-32-34-33-0A00-00018-5000 /s/ Frances Conner EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF CHOKALOSKEE STREET 150 NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Deputy Clerk Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF TUSCALOOSA STREET RUN EAST ON SAID SOUTH LINE OF TUSCALOOSA STREET TO THE special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; Name in which assessed: Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 POINT OF BEGINNING LYING IN SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 37 RAMON CABRERA In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a SOUTH RANGE 35 EAST OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA AND UN- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact SYLVIA CABRERA in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING PLATTED LAND OF THE CITY AND ABANDONED RAILROAD OF FEC Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF PENSACOLA IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- 1.800.955.8770. STREET 345 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SOUTH PARK in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING STREET THENCE SOUTH ALONG EAST LINE OF PENSACOLA STREET scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- 484680 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, 200 FEET TO A POINT THENCE EAST 595 FEET TO THE POINT OF 10:00 A.M. 24th day of May, 2018. 1.800.955.8770. BEGINNING THENCE EAST A DISTANCE OF 105 FEET THENCE Okeechobee, Florida , on the 484685 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 NORTH A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET THENCE WEST A DISTANCE OF SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES 105 FEET THENCE SOUTH 50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED LYING IN SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH RANGE 35 EAST AND SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER UNPLATTED LANDS OF THE CITY AND ABANDONED RAILROAD OF Okeechobee County, Florida 2018TD536 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED FEC COMMENCE AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF PENSACOLA /s/ Frances Conner STREET 545 FEET SOUTH OF SOUTH R/W LINE OF SOUTH PARK Deputy Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that ZACHARY MICHAEL GAZZA the hold- 2018TD525 STREET RUN EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE er of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be OF BLOCK 200 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE A DISTANCE OF 595 FEET NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder FOR POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE CONTINUE EAST A DISTANCE In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- OF 75 FEET THENCE RUN SOUTH PARALLEL WITH EAST R/W LINE special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description OF PENSACOLA STREET A DISTANCE OF 30 FEET THENCE RUN Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Certificate No: 3317 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: WEST 75 FEET THENCE RUN NORTH 30 FEET TO POINT OF BEGIN- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NING LYING IN SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH RANGE 35 in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING Description of Property: COMMENCING AT THE MEANDER CORNER OF Certificate No: 1285 Year of Issuance: May-31-2014 EAST IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL FRACTIONAL SECTIONS 23 AND 24 TOWNSHIP 38 SOUTH RANGE 1.800.955.8770. 36 EAST RUN THENCE SOUTH 42 DEG 58 MIN WEST A DISTANCE Description of Property: LOT L OF TRACT 20 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST 2-21-37-35-0A00-00008-B000 484764 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 OF 31.37 FEET FOR A POINT THENCE RUN NORTH 34 DEG 40 MIN 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 20 SECTION Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida WEST A DISTANCE OF 365.88 FEET FOR POINT OF BEGINNING 28 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF THENCE RUN SOUTH 55 DEG 20 MIN WEST A DISTANCE OF 110 TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Name in which assessed: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SR 15 THENCE THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE ALUMNI PARTNERS II LLC RUN NORTH 34 DEG 40 MIN WEST ALONG THE NORTH BOUN- PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA 2018TD587 DARY OF SAID SR 15 A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET THENCE RUN NORTH Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- 55 DEG 20 MIN EAST A DISTANCE OF 110 FEET THENCE RUN 1-28-34-33-0A00-00020-L000 scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA the holder SOUTH 34 DEG 40 MIN EAST A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET TO THE Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT 6 ACCORDING TO Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description THE PLAT OF UTOPIA AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION .18 ACRE Name in which assessed: SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: GERALD J KOTTLER 1-23-38-36-0A00-00014-0000 JAMES DOODY SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Certificate No: 2302 Year of Issuance: June-01-2013 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida KATHLEEN KAEHR Okeechobee County, Florida MARY P DOODY /s/ Frances Conner Description of Property: A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN THE SOUTH 1/2 Name in which assessed: MARY P DOODY ESTATE Deputy Clerk OF SECTION 7 & BEING A PORTION OF TRACT 58 PLAYLAND PARK ALEJANDRO J PERICCHI NOREEN KOTTLER ACRES AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION BEING MORE PARTICU- MICHELLE L PERICCHI WILLIAM DOODY NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a CORNER OF THE SW1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7 THENCE EASTERLY Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7 scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 A DISTANCE OF 690.00 FEET THENCE S 02 DEG 36 MIN 33 SEC E A chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- DISTANCE OF 947.50 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 24th day of May, 2018. in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING TRACT 65 OF SAID PLAYLAND PARK ACRES THENCE S 85 DEG 41 SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL MIN 35 SEC E ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT 65 A DIS- 1.800.955.8770. TANCE OF 468.00 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH REBAR WITH CAP LB6329 SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER 484631 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 THENCE S 85 DEG 31 MIN 00 SEC E CONTINUING ALONG SAID Okeechobee County, Florida Okeechobee County, Florida NORTH LINE OF TRACT 65 THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT 58 A /s/ Frances Conner /s/ Frances Conner DISTANCE OF 295.96 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH REBAR WITH CAP Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED PSM5081 THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE CONTINUE S 85 DEG 31 MIN 00 SEC E ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF TRACT 58 A DIS- NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 2018TD621 TANCE OF 47.00 FEET THENCE CONTINUE S 02 DEG 46 MIN 08 SEC In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a W A DISTANCE OF 134.88 FEET THENCE N 85 DEG 31 MIN 46 SEC special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, JOSEPH EDWARD GAZZA W A DISTANCE OF 47 FEET THENCE N 02 DEG 46 MIN 06 SEC E A Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 that the holder DISTANCE OF 134.84 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING 07 37S NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- of the following certificate has filed said certificates for a tax deed to be is- 35E in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING sued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: 1-07-37-35-0A00-00075-D000 1.800.955.8770. 1.800.955.8770. 801 June-01-2015 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida 484778 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 484762 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 Certificate No: Year of Issuance: Description of Property: LOT I OF TRACT 22 EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST Name in which assessed: 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 22 SECTION TARPON IV LLC 22 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH RANGE 33 EAST ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4 PAGES 3-3E INCLUSIVE scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY FLORIDA chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 7th day of June, 2018. Lake Okeechobee 1-22-34-33-0A00-00022-I000 SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Real Estate Name in which assessed: Okeechobee County, Florida AGNES I PIERCE /s/ Frances Conner DEANNA MARIE PIERCE Deputy Clerk Magazine ESTATE OF OLIVER J PIERCE KATHLEEN MARIE PIERCE SAUNDERS NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; OLIVER J PIERCE In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a In Print & Online special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property de- Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 your best resource for NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- Find Your Way scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Okee- chobee County Judicial Center, Jury Assembly Room, 312 NW 3rd Street, in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING finding your dream home Okeechobee, Florida 10:00 A.M., on the 21st day of June, 2018. IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES 1.800.955.8770. 484642 ON 3/16,23,30;4/6/2018 SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Realtors, to place your Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner advertisement in our magazine, Deputy Clerk contact one of our dedicated NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; sales representatives In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Court Administration no later that seven days prior to the proceeding at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- in two working days of your receipt of this notice. 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IF YOU ARE HEARING NW Country Club Drive, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986, 1.772.807.4370 with- IMPAIRED CALL 1.800.955.8771; IF YOU ARE VOICE IMPAIRED CALL in two working days of your receipt of this notice. IF YOU ARE HEARING 36 “Veep” channel 29 Newspaper 1.800.955.8770. 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