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Lake Okeechobee news

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Lake Okeechobee news
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Formerly Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, & The Sun
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Began with: Vol. 109, No. 109 (September 12, 2018)

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Clewiston news
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Glades County Democrat
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Okeechobee news (Okeechobee, Fla. : 2000)
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Your local news source between the coasts!Want more local news seven days a week?South Central Florida Life offers national and state news as well as local news from Okeechobee, Hendry, Glades, Palm Beach, Martin and Collier counties! While the print editions are weekly, the website is updated daily! 863-467-1545LIC NO. CAC058675MillersCentralAir.com 100% Customer Satisfaction is Our Mission! 100% Customer Satisfaction is Our Mission! Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Vol. 114 No. 28 1 Section 32 Pages Index Community News .............. 2 First Responders .............. 10 Opinions ................................. 6 Sports .................................... 16 Things to do .......................... 4 Your hometown, nonpartisan newspaper SouthCentralFloridaLife.com 14.69 feet Last Year: 12.87 feet Lake Levels See Page 6 for information about how to contact this newspaper. Source: South Florida Water Management District. Depth given in feet above sea level . SPORTS: CHOBEE 8U ALL STARS WIN, 17 CRIME: TRACTOR THEFT, 10 OPINION: GLADES BIG CATCH ON THE BIG O OKEECHOBEE – Lake Okeechobee anglers continue to report good bass shing this summer. Katie Fender placed second in the 9-13 age group in the June Big O Teen Anglers Fishing tournament. For the story, see page 16 [Photo courtesy Big O Teen Anglers] BASS FISHING Special to Lake Okeechobee News CLEWISTON — Solaris Cybernetics, a leader in robotics and machine intelligence, has begun it’s C3 Project in Florida. With the assistance of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Mote Maritime Laboratories, the company has developed a program to deploy an autonomous robot that consumes toxic algae blooms and converts it compound similar to beeswax. The more than pays for the robots, thus allowing continuous ‘grooming’ of any body of water subject to algae blooms. “The cost of cleaning algae blooms is replaced by a new source of income instead,” explained company president Rudolph Behrens. TECHNOLOGY Autonomous robots that eat algae blooms tested on Lake Okeechobee Solaris Cybernetics Chief Biologist Dr. Anarie Lyles, and two guests stand beside the rst robot for Lake Okeechobee. [Courtesy photo] • See Robot on page 24

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2 July 12, 2023 | Lake Okeechobee News | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com Serving the Lake Okeechobee Region since 1929 Air Scrubber by AERUS Air Cleaner for homes & small of ces FREE WiFi Thermostat with new AC install Financing available on all new units COMMUNITY Send news and photographs to okeenews@iniusa.org www.facebook.com/ lakeokeechobeenews KIWANIS HOSTS EVENT FOR MARTHA’S HOUSE OKEECHOBEE — The Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee held a “Spring Cleaning” event for Martha’s House and donated a supply of clean ing supplies and over $500. Executive Director Jonathan Bean spoke to the Club on the domestic abuse shelter, prevention and school programs, and other services Martha’s House provides to victims of domestic abuse. Pictured from left to right are Jonathan Bean; Director of Advocacy Services; Edna Malagon; and Kiwanis President Roger Azcona. [Courtesy photo] SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL TO LAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWS CLEWISTON — Recently, the Clew iston Rotary held its annual installation with new board members for the 2023-24 year. The board includes Immediate Past Pres ident Electa Waddell, President-Elect Melissa Carter, Treasurer Marta Betancourt, Member ship Chair Ramon Ig lesias, Secretary Marly Muino, Speaker Chair Traci Owens, Disaster Relief Chair Frank Har ris, Finance Director Tommy Perry, Public Relations Chair Hillary Hyslope, Sgt. at Arms Joe Whitehead, Club Director Al Perry, and Club Director Cheryl Gutjahr. Conducting the board’s swearing in was Area Governor Joe Timm from the LaBelle Rotary. Prior to the instal lation, outgoing Pres ident Electa Waddell announced the club re ceived the District 6960 Governor’s Award (with distinction), a bronze for Rotary Service in Public Image and also awarded the Rotarian of the Year award to Ryan mation, please follow the Clewiston Rotary on Facebook. DIRECTORS Clewiston Rotary welcomes new board New president Ryan Duy with outgoing president Electa Waddell. [Photo courtesy Clewiston Rotary] New President Ryan Duy is sworn in by Joe Timm from LaBelle. [Photo courtesy Clewiston Rotary] SPECIAL TO LAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWS Dolly Parton’s Imagi nation Library has sent 200 million books to foster a love of reading. Dolly Parton’s Imagi nation Library is a book mails free, high-quality books to children from matter their family’s income. The project is a trib ute to Parton’s father. The goal of the project is to foster an early love of reading in children. 1995, the program books were distributed to children living in Sevier County, Tenn., where Dolly grew up. It became such a success that in 2000 a national replication underway. By 2003, Dolly Parton’s Imag ination Library had mailed 1 million books. The program keeps growing. To celebrate her 200 million Imagination Library books, Par ton plans to give away bookmarks to seven randomly selected children in September in their Imagination Library books. The children with the book marks will receive an autographed personal ized letter from Parton, a video chat with the singer, and four tick ets to Dollywood Theme Park. The Imagination Library is available to the following zip codes in the South Central Florida area: • 33476 • 33436 • 33430 • 33471 • 33935 • 33960 • 33936 • 33972 More zip codes will be added in the future. To check availability in your area and/or ask for zip code is added, go online to imaginationli brary.com. READING Imagination Library helps foster a love of reading

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We welcome communi ty news. Submit news by emailing it to okeenews@ iniusa.org. If you do not email within 24 hours please call 863-7633134. You can also post events on our website on the events calendar at com/calendar/. To post on the calendar you will have to register an account. The account registration is FREE. Online calendar items can be submitted any time. The deadline to submit items for the July 19 print edition is 5 p.m. on July 12. Moose Lodge hosts events OKEECHOBEE — Moose Lodge #1753, 159 N.W. 36th St., will host the following events: On Wednesday, July 12 July 13 \021\003WKH\003NLWFKHQ\003 RSHQV\003DW\003\030\003S\021P\021\003'DXEHU\003 ELQJR\003LV\003DW\003\024\003S\021P\021\003DQG\003 SRNHU\003LV\003DW\003\031\003S\021P\021\003Q\003 \ULGD\\000\003 July 14 , the July 15 \017\003GLQQHU\003LV\003DW\003\030\003 S\021P\021\003XHHQ\003\t\003\030\023\022\030\023\003LV\ DW\003\032\003S\021P\021\003\0XVLF\003LV\003IURP\003 \031\003WR\003\034\003S\021P\021\003Q\003XQGD\\000\003 July 16 \017\003EUHDNIDVW\003LV\003 IURP\003\032\035\027\030\003WR\003\034\035\027\030\003D\021P\021\003 KUHH\020FDUG\003ELQJR\003LV\003 IURP\003\026\035\026\023\003WR\003\030\035\026\023\003S\021P\021\003 On Monday, July 17 , July 18 VFW 4423 to hold events OKEECHOBEE — events this week. On Wednesday, July 12 , day, July 13 July 14 July 15 , the July 16 , the July 17 July 18 Amanda Windham Quarters for a Cause planned OKEECHOBEE — July 18 Businesswomen’s Referral Network meets OKEECHOBEE July 21 at Lakeside Republicans to meet OKEECHOBEE sec ond Tuesday third Mon day Garden Club to meet OKEECHOBEE — Food pantry open OKEECHOBEE BHR VFW hosts events S.R. 78, will host the following events: On Wednesday, July 12 , July 13 , July 14 July 15 , July 16 On Monday, July 17 LRC. July 18 BHR Baptist oers Sunday School a Wednesday evening BHR residents meet Church to host VBS July 16 through July 20 American Legion Post #130 events On Wednesday, July 12 July 13 , VFW Post 10100 hosts events the following events: On Wednesday, June 12 June 15 June 16 Monday night 6 to 8 Do you need a ride? Legion to host bingo %\(//\(\003*/$'\(\003Y\003 KH\003$PHULFDQ\003\/HJLRQ\003 +DOO\017\003\024\023\024\003\6\021\(\021\003$YH\021\003'\017\003 ZLOO\003KRVW\003ELQ\JR\003HYHU\\000 Wednesday Loula V. York Li brary hosts clubs & more Point Road, will host Thurs days on Saturdays Glades Initiative of fers food pantry 4 July 12, 2023 COMMUNITY EVENTS OKEECHOBEE COUNTY PALM BEACH COUNTY GLADES COUNTY HENDRY COUNTY

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SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Lake Okeechobee News | July 12, 2023 5 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONTINUE IMPOSITION AND PROVIDE FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SPECIAL ASSESSMENTSPURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES 197.3632, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING to consider continuing the imposition of annual Solid Waste Collection Special Assessments for the provision of Residential Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services within the incorporated area of the City of Okeechobee, Florida. The PUBLIC HEARING will be held at 5:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd AVE, in the Council Chambers Room 200, Okeechobee, FL, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed assessments. All affected property owners have a right to appear at the PUBLIC HEARING objections with the City Council within twenty (20) days of this notice. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at the Hearing, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence the Clerk. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special 863-763-9814, Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1 no later than four business days prior to proceeding. Copies of proposed Assessment Resolution's No. 2023-04 and No. 2023-05 for Fiscal Year 2023-24, the Solid Waste Collection, Disposal and Assessment Ordinance No. 784, and all subsequent Assessment Resolutions, may be inspected/viewed in their entirety at the address above in Room 100, during regular 763-9814. The proposed Assessment Resolution's No. 2023-04 and No. 2023-05 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 will be posted online one week prior to the PUBLIC HEARING date, with the City Council agenda materials on the City website at https://www.cityofokeechobee.com/AgendaMInutes-CityCouncil.html. The said assessment is a non-ad valorem assessment and will be collected by the Tax Collector in the same manner as your ad valorem tax bill, to be mailed in November 2023, as authorized by Section the property, which may result in a loss of title. By: Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor Attest: City Clerk Lane Gamiotea, CMCAd #605329 July 12 Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older to gamble. Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to participate in Bingo and Poker. Must be a Unity Member to participate in casino promotions. If you or anyone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1.888.ADMIT.IT. rfntb rfntn rfntIMAGE MAY NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL VEHICLE. .5 Post #64 501 SE 2nd St, Okeechobee 863-763-5309Call ahead for takeout ordersHours for Monday through Saturday are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Taco Wednesday: July 19th$2 Tacos hard or soft, $5 Taco Salads 11am-6pm Music by Freddie King 5pm-8pm Open to public 4pm Close Sunday Funday: July 16thFood all day Bar Poker 1-3pm NASCAR, XFL HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 4-6PM $12 Domestic Beer Buckets Monday: July 17th$1 Bingo 1-3pm Saturday: July 15th $12 BBQ (ribs or chicken) starting at 4pm Boho Cowboy 5pm-8pmOpen to public 4 pm close Quarter Bingo 12-2pmQuarter Bingo 4-6pm Tuesday: July 18th $3 Rumrunners Monday & Tuesday $2.50 Margaritas All Day/Every Day Thursday: July 13thBar Poker 4-6pm All Day/Every Day Karaoke with Lisa Smith 5:30pm-?? Burgers 4pm-7pm $4.00 Open to public 4pm close Friday: July 14th Karaoke with Lisa Smith 5:30pm-??

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Collectively, we have worked with hospital and healthcare leaders for decades to assess public health data that inform the setting of healthcare priorities for our region. Commu nication among health care colleagues is vital for the overall health of the communities, and helps ensure human services providers across the region work togeth er to address common issues and concerns. We are informed leaders aware of the public discussion related to environmental concerns in our region, includ ing possible impacts from farmers’ harvest ing practices such as pre-harvest sugarcane burns. As we have reviewed the public health data we have not seen an uptick in emergency de partment visits based on disease codes that could challenges. In fact, the rural communities than in surrounding urban communities in Florida. Flu season, seasonal allergies and many other factors contribute to respiratory illnesses from October to May, which coincides with when sugarcane har vesting activities occur. To stay vigilant, we assess annual Florida and national data sets for air, water, healthcare challenges, and more to monitor any change in the environments of our communities, which may indicate if an ac tion should be taken. As you consider some of the many statements of air in Hendry, Glades, Palm Beach and Martin Counties, please consider that some of the most prominent healthcare professionals in our region have provided data based assurances that the Glades communities have among the cleanest state of Florida. Autism is more prevalent than ever, ac cording to data recently published by the Cen ters for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet, it’s growing harder for children with autism to access the mental health care they need. Americans could lose Medicaid now that the COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, including many children with autism who have come to rely on Medicaid for care. State leaders must do everything they can to make sure that kids with autism continue to have access to the care they need. There is no cure for autism, but certain ther apies can help children with autism commu nicate, socialize, and of life. Those therapies are the heart of Ap plied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the gold-stan dard therapy for autism. I work with kids with autism as a Board Cer (BCBA). I’ve witnessed ABA help nonverbal time. I’ve seen children learn how to express their frustration and communicate their joy because of ABA. But there aren’t enough of us to meet the growing demand for ABA. Between 2010 and 2020, demand for ABA services grew over 4,000%. Yet in 2021, more than half of all counties in the United States didn’t have a single BCBA. Some 300 of those counties don’t even border a county that has a BCBA. Because of this shortage of providers, are stretched thin. The average workday for a BCBA is 12 hours. Long hours contribute to burnout. Turnover rates exceed 30% an nually. But it’s not just providers who struggle. For children who lose coverage or change providers, lengthy Wait times for care can be weeks, months, or years, depending on where a family lives. If a child is forced to pause ABA therapy, the result can be months of lost progress -or even a regression in behavior. Commercial insurers, meanwhile, are erecting barriers between kids and mental and behav ioral health services. When children lose access to ABA, they are at risk for losing skills they may never regain, jeopardizing their best chance to become inde pendent adults. State leaders must ensure that insurers don’t arbitrarily lim it coverage of ABA by creating improper guidelines, restricting provider networks, or imposing administrative burdens on providers who should be focused on patients. If insurers limit how many hours or days of ABA therapy are reim bursable, families will struggle to get the care their children need. Many of those at risk of losing coverage for ABA routinely face care system. State leaders must ensure that the end of continuous Medicaid coverage does not also mark the end of tive mental health care for tens of thousands of kids with autism. Dr. Hanna Rue is LEARN Behavioral, and holds a Ph.D. in clini cal psychology, and is a LETTER TO THE EDITOR AUTISM OPINION What’s preventing mental health providers like me from helping kids with autism

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Wednesday: Partly cloudy in the morning followed by scattered thunderstorms a high near 94. Winds southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Wednesday night: Scattered thunder storms during the eve around 76. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%. Thursday: Partly showers or thunder 94. Winds southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Thursday night: Scattered thunder storms during the a low around 75. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%. Friday: Part ly cloudy with with a high near 94. Winds south at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Friday night: Scat tered thunderstorms then partly cloudy around 76. Winds south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Saturday: Partly showers or thunder 94. Winds south at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Saturday night: Scattered thunder storms during the a low around 76. Winds south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Sunday: Partly cloudy early. Scattered thunderstorms devel with a high near 94. Winds south at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Sunday night: Scat tered thunderstorms mainly cloudy over 76. Winds south at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Monday: Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunder 94. Winds south-south east at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Monday night: Scattered thunder storms during the a low near 75. Winds south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tuesday: Partly cloudy early. Scattered thunderstorms devel with a high near 94. Winds east at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tuesday night: Scattered thunder storms in the evening. Partly cloudy skies around 75. Winds eastsoutheast at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Lake Okeechobee News | July 12, 2023 7 9.85 x 3 Item prices vary from item prices in physical store locations. Fees, tips & taxes may apply. Subject to terms & availability.publix.com/shop Need dinner delivered? Just wing it!Hot, delicious, and brought right to your door. LAKE OKEECHOBEE AREA WEATHER FORECAST By Megan Ellis and Shelly Johnson UF/IFAS TALLAHASSEE — across pinelands in early summer. These dispersal and successful germination; and pre-industrial people tool to manage landscapes. Eventually industrialization demanded more timber changed forever. By regrow pine forests. leaf pine and oak forests became thick hardwood ing them more prone to Grasses and carnivo rous plants disappeared hickories replaced oaks. ers examined the role of the reintroduction of to manage land. The burn” on federal land was in 1943 in Osceola National Forest. To help manage habitat for prove habitat for game and minimize the risk of What we have learned the timing of prescribed winter (“dormant season”) to late spring and summer (“grow ing season”). Why the thunderstorms and lightning strikes (na happen during the the plants and animals are adapted to growing serve: 1) better control of encroaching hard plants providing food to 4) improved wildlife habitat. Although many animals have young in most are able to move out of a burn area or underground before the slow-moving controlled While growing season burns are natural and ecologically im be used due to higher air temperature and damp fuel. Safety is top priority; with human concern. Burn managers take every precaution by gauging weather and site conditions before deciding to burn. that billowing gray mass might be showcasing the work to restore habitat for wildlife. If you encounter smoke on call 911 immediately or contact a local forestry Interested in learning about landscaping to help protect your home UF/IFAS Extension has for more information. CONTROLLED BURNS Fire in Florida forests: Rekindling the ame

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8 en-US en-USJuly 12, 2023en-US en-US | Lake Okeechobee News þ | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com en-USENVIRONMENT Send news and photographs en-USto okeenews@iniusa.org en-USwww.facebook.com/en-US lakeokeechobeenews By Katrina Elsken en-USLAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWSen-USOKEECHOBEE – What will a water treat ment project near the en-USKissimmee River mean en-US for the Lazy 7 com munity in Okeechobee en-USCounty? In May 2021, the South Florida Water en-USManagement District en-US (SFWMD) Governing en-US Board agreed to move en-US forward with a contract en-US with Ecosystem Invest ment Partners (EIP) on en-USa project to be built on en-US two Okeechobee Coun ty ranches adjacent to en-USthe Kissimmee River. en-US Ecosystem Investment en-US Partners (EIP) acquired en-US the properties from Rio en-US Rancho Corporation en-US and Fernandez Family en-US Trust. EIP plans a hybrid stormwater treatment en-USarea (STA) which in cludes traditional STA en-UScells as well as 10 acres en-US of a Phosphorous Elimi nation System (PES). The project to clean water before it enters en-USLake Okeechobee drew en-US some questions at the en-US June 22 meeting of the en-US Okeechobee County en-US Commission. “It’s raised issues with the neighborhood en-USout there,” Commission en-US Chair David Hazellief en-US said. He said the project en-US area “wraps around” en-US Lazy 7. “I’m disappointed water management nev er had a public hearing en-USon this,” said Hazellief. en-US He noted SFWMD re cently held public hear ings about a proposed en-USabove ground reservoir en-US in Highlands County, en-US the Lake Okeechobee en-US Component A Reservoir en-US (LOCAR), and water en-US managers reached out en-US to neighboring property en-US owners there. Hazellief noted en-USen-US-en-US es between the two en-US projects. LOCAR is en-US an above ground water en-US storage project – part en-US of the Comprehensive en-US Everglades Restoration en-US Plan, which is funded en-US 50/50 by the federal en-US and state governments. en-US The EIP project is a en-US water treatment project, en-US which will be built on en-US privately-owned land en-US and operated under a en-US contract with SFWMD. en-US SFWMD will pay the en-US property owner to reen-US-en-US move phosphorus from en-US the water before it goes en-US into Lake Okeechobee.en-US “I’m disappointed we en-US never had any input,” en-US Hazellief said.en-US Commissioner Kelly en-US Owens suggested the en-US board request a SFen-US -en-US WMD representative en-US come to a county en-US commission meeting to en-US explain the process.en-US According to Ecosysen-US-en-US tem Investment Parten-US-en-US ners Senior Program en-US Manager Kyle Graham, en-US the project is still in the en-US design phase.en-US “Our contract with en-US the SFWMD authorizen-US-en-US es the development of en-US the project in 2 phases: en-US Phase 1 takes the projen-US-en-US ect from feasibility analen-US-en-US ysis through preliminary en-US design,” he explained in en-US a May 4, 2023 email to en-US the Lake Okeechobee en-US News.en-US “At the conclusion of en-US Phase 1, we will present en-US to SFWMD a proposal en-US to implement Phase 2 en-US which includes: Final en-US design, permitting, en-US construction and up to 7 en-US years of operations. We en-US are on schedule to bring en-US the Phase 2 proposal to en-US the board in October or en-US November.”en-US In a June 26 email, en-US Graham stated the en-US project will be done en-US in two parts, and that en-US Lazy 7 residents will en-US have a chance to give en-US their input. “Current en-US direction is to proceed en-US with design of the West en-US area (cells 1-4), delayen-US -en-US ing the design of the en-US area close to the Lazy 7 en-US development until later en-US this year/early 2024. en-US We plan to work closely en-US with local residents to en-US understand concerns en-US and design solutions to en-US address concerns once en-US approved to reinitiate en-US design of the relevant en-US cells,” he explained.en-US “We will perform a en-US en-US there is no increased en-US en-US-en-US rounding properties,” he en-US continued. “The cells en-US are surrounded with en-US an earthen berm and en-US seepage canals. The en-US cells will be graded from en-US en-US bottom, water depth is en-US anticipated to be 18-20 en-US inches. The property en-US drains toward the river, en-US the seepage canals are en-US designed to capture any en-US water that could seep en-US through the berms. “en-US PES is a relatively en-US new technology that is en-US currently being utilized en-US by the St. Johns River en-US Water Management en-US District in their Doctors en-US Lake Phosphorus en-US Removal Pilot Project en-US at Clay County Utility en-US Authority’s Fleming en-US Island Regional en-US Wastewater Plant. en-US At Doctors Lake, en-US PES is being used en-US to remove nutrients en-US from wastewater. In en-US Okeechobee County, it en-US will be used to remove en-US phosphorus from river en-US water.en-US PES is vegetated en-US en-US that adsorbs phospho en-US-en-US rus. The PES will be en-US built into a series of en-US cells which allows a en-US portion of the system en-US to remain in operation en-US while a cell is being en-US refurbished. Over time, en-US en-US of phosphorus removal en-US will decrease, and the en-US PES will be removed en-US and replaced. The en-US exhausted media will be en-US organic rich and contain en-US plenty of plant-available en-US phosphorus. This mateen-US-en-US rial can be incorporated en-US into a top soil mix for en-US gardening, used as agrien-US-en-US culture soil amendment en-US or a grass surface top en-US course – thus displacen-US-en-US ing in part the need for en-US traditional phosphorus en-US fertilizer application.en-US A map shared by en-US SFWMD shows the en-US possible expansion of en-US the project, which will en-US be discussed at a future en-US SFWMD meeting.en-US According to SFWen-US -en-US MD maps, water levels en-US in most of the STAs en-US would be a maximum en-US of 2 feet, but two areas show a maximum water depth of 4 feet. Graham said the cells which will be near the en-USLazy 7 neighborhood en-US have not yet been en-US designed.en-US “We are working en-US to establish a series of en-US local public meetings to en-US discuss the project, the en-US en-US for reducing nutrient loading to the lake, how and when the project en-USwill operate and how en-US the project is designed en-US to address concerns.,” en-US Graham added.en-USWATER TREATMENTen-USWater cleaning project may be expanded This graphic shows the plan for the Lower Kissimmee Basin en-USStormwater Treatment area, which will clean water before it en-US goes into Lake Okeechobee. The rst phase of the project inen-US -en-US cludes four cells south of State Road 70 and on the east side en-US of the Kissimmee River. [Art courtesy EIP]

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SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Lake Okeechobee News | en-US en-USJuly 12, 2023en-US en-US9 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE NOTICE OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS CHANGENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, FL, will conduct a FINAL PUBLIC HEARING TO CON SIDER ADOPTING the following proposed Ordinance (No. 1272), relating to regulations for Food Trucks within the City Limits: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE OPERATION OF MO BILE FOOD DISPENSING VEHICLES (MFDV) WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION TEXT AMEND MENT APPLICATION NO. 23-001-TA; AMENDING PART II OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE WITHIN CHAPTER 14 BUSINESSES, BY SPECIFICALLY AMEND ING ARTICLE VI MFDV, ALLOWING FOR OPERATION OF MFDV AT HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND IN THE COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (CPO), LIGHT COMMERCIAL (CLT), HEAVY COMMERCIAL (CHV), CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD), AND INDUSTRIAL (IND) ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWING FOR OPERATION OF MFDV IN CONJUNCTION WITH A TEM PORARY USE PERMIT; AND WITHIN CHAPTER 90 ZONING, BY SPECIFICALLY AMENDING ARTICLE III DISTRICT AND DIS TRICT REGULATIONS, ALLOWING FOR MFDV AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE IN THE CPO, CLT, CHV, CBD, AND IND ZONING DISTRICTS AND ARTICLE IV, SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This PUBLIC HEARING will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 6 PM, or as soon thereafter possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd AVE, in the Council Chambers Room 200, Okeechobee, FL. The public is invited to attend the PUBLIC HEARING and be heard on all matters. The proposed ordinance can be inspected in its entirety at the address above in Room 100, during regular business hours, Mon-Fri, 8 AM-4:30 PM, except The proposed Ordinance and related information will be posted online one week prior to the PUBLIC HEARING date, with the City Council agenda materials on the City website at https://www.cityofokeechobee.com/ AgendaMInutes-CityCouncil.html. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video, or items to the Council in support or opposition of this item, a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the City Clerk for the City’s records. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1 no later than four business days prior to proceeding. By: City Clerk Lane Gamiotea, CMC Log onto southcentral oridalife.com/healthcarehero to nominate a healthcare professional for recognition! Or email your nomination to abridges@iniusa.org Heroes come in many forms: public health department professionals, rst responders, lab technicians and more. Please join us in showing gratitude to those who work behind the scenes and on the front lines.Presented By: Nominate A Healthcare Worker Mike Hanlon, MinisterOkeechobee Church of Christ • 1401 S. Parrott Avenue From time to time people do things to us that is hurtful. Are we going to respond in kind or are we going to turn the other cheek? Many want to get even with the offending party saying, “I’m going to pay them back with interest.” Brethren, this is not a Christian attitude. It’s amazing that the only scriptures that some people seem to know is “An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.” However, Jesus said, “Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.” (Mat. 5:38-39) Paul wrote in: Rom_12:19 “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Leave it to God to take vengeance otherwise God will be paying us back with interest on Judgment Day.A Moment of Truth“Paying Back With Interest”

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en-USPALM BEACH en-US COUNTY — The en-US following individuals en-US were arrested on felen-US-en-US ony or driving under en-US en-US en-US en-US-en-US en-US the Florida Highen-US-en-US en-US the Florida Fish and en-US Wildlife Conservation en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US Bay.en-US • Freddy Castaneda, en-US was arrested June 27 en-US by PBSO and charged en-US with battery commit en-US domestic battery stranen-US-en-US gulation. Bond has not en-US been set.en-US • Frankie Day, was en-US arrested June 29 by en-US PBSO and charged en-US en-US with violence, failure en-US to appear, and three en-US counts of comtempt of en-US court. Bond was set at en-US $50,000.en-US • Alexander Ramirez, en-US was arrested June 29 en-US by PBSO and charged en-US with possession of en-US weapon custody en-US en-US risk protection order; en-US carrying concealed en-US weapon unlicensed en-US en-USfense improper exhibit en-USweapon. Bond was set en-US at $58,000.en-US • Santonia Cobia, en-US was arrested July 2 by PBSO and charged with en-USen-US-en-US cer obstruct without 10 en-US en-USen-US en-US | Lake Okeechobee News þ | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com en-USFIRST RESPONDERS Send news and photographs en-USto okeenews@iniusa.org en-USGLADES COUNTY ARREST REPORT en-USPALM BEACH COUNTY ARREST REPORT en-USOKEECHOBEE COUNTY ARREST REPORT en-USThe following indien-US-en-US viduals were arrested en-US on felony or driving en-US en-US en-US-en-US ida Highway Patrol en-US en-US-en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US • Jerome Fludd, en-US 24, Okeechobee, was en-US arrested July 2 by SPD en-US and charged with sexual en-US assault. Status: released.en-US • Ryan Haydon, en-US 34, Okeechobee, was en-US arrested June 26 by en-US GCSO on an out of en-US county warrant. He en-US was also charged with en-US en-US-en-US tion, resisting arrest and en-US en-US felony. Status: released.en-US • Marco Antonio en-US Lucena-Penaloza, 37, en-US Fort Lauderdale, was en-US arrested June 29 by en-US FHP and is being held en-US for ICE with no bond.en-US This column lists aren-USrests and not convictions, unless otherwise stated. en-USAnyone listed here who en-US is later found not guilty en-US or has had the charges en-US against them dropped is en-US welcome to inform this en-US newspaper. The inforen-US-en-US en-US and printed.en-US The following en-US individuals were aren-US-en-US rested on felony or en-US driving under the en-US en-US by the Okeechobee en-US en-US en-US Okeechobee City en-US Police Department en-US en-US en-US the Florida Fish and en-US Wildlife Conservation en-US en-US the Department of Coren-US-en-US en-US Okeechobee Narcotics en-US en-US • Scott Byrd, 32, en-US en-US was arrested June 26 en-US by OCSO on an out of en-US state fugitive warrant. en-US He is being held en-US without bond.en-US en-US Southeast 28th Street, en-US was arrested June 26 en-US by OCSO and charged en-US with possession of en-US Molly. Bond was set at en-US $3,000.en-US • Stephanie Dennis, en-US 39, Southeast 28th en-US Street, was arrested en-US June 26 by OCSO and en-US charged with possession en-US of Molly. Bond was set en-US at $5,000.en-US • Fortino Hernandez, en-US 38, Northwest Third en-US Street, was arrested en-US June 26 by OCSO and en-US charged with possession en-US of Molly. Bond was set en-US at $5,000.en-US • James Lee Howlen-US-en-US ing IV, 27, Northwest en-US Fourth Street, was en-US arrested June 26 by en-US OCSO and charged en-US with felony criminal en-US mischief. Bond was set en-US at $2,500.en-US • Wanda OShields en-US IV, at large, was arresten-US-en-US ed June 26 by OCSO en-US and charged with en-US possession of a New Legend drug and giving false information to law en-USen-US en-US was arrested June 26 en-US by OCSO and charged en-US with possession of a en-US New Legend drug. en-US Bond was set at $5,000.en-US • Edward Coston Jr., en-US 35, Southeast Ninth en-US•en-US en-USSee Okee Arrests on page 12 • en-US en-USSee Palm Beach Arrests en-USon page 12 en-USOCSO IS VISITED BY ROYALTYen-USOKEECHOBEE — On Wednesday, Okeechobee County Sheri’s Oce deputies received our collection en-US box for non-perishable foods going to Our Village by Crowns For A Cure Christmas In July. These amaz ing young ladies are asking for you to grab just one item of non-perishable food items and drop them o en-UShere at 504 NW 4th St. (Okeechobee County Sheri/Admin Side), and we will make sure, once full, it’s en-US delivered back to them. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Sheri’s Oce] en-USFOOD DRIVEen-USen-USLAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWSen-USOKEECHOBEE — Two Okeechobee en-USmen were charged with en-US en-US were accused of taking a en-US John Deere tractor from en-US Lakeside Farms without en-US permission. On June 24 at ap en-USproximately 7:30 a.m., en-USOkeechobee County en-US Deputy Jessica Bunting en-US was dispatched to the en-US farm regarding a suspi cious vehicle complaint. When the depu en-USty arrived, she spoke en-USwith the owner of the en-US farm, who told her he en-US discovered two suspi cious vehicles on his en-USproperty that morning, en-US one occupied and one en-US unoccupied. The occupant of a brown Chevy truck, en-USen-US Brandon Pitt, told them en-US his vehicle was broken en-US down and would not en-US move. He reportedly en-US told the deputy he had en-US been driving east on en-US en-US en-US man on the farm prop erty. He claimed he pulled in to see what the en-USman wanted and was en-US told the man ran out en-US gas. Because he had no en-US extra gas, Pitt reporteden-US-en-US ly tried to drive around en-US the building to leave but en-US drove through a puden-US-en-US dle, and his truck broke en-US down. He said he was en-US stranded there.en-US He continued en-US saying the man who en-US en-US walked past him and en-US en-US road. The next thing en-US he knew, the property en-US owner showed up and en-US started questioning him.en-US The property owner en-US began checking to see en-US if anything was missing en-US and discovered a tractor en-US was gone. Tracks on en-US the ground indicated en-US the tractor had been en-US driven out heading east en-US en-US later spotted on NE en-US en-US en-US the area and spoke with en-US employees at the Maren-US-en-US athon gas station, who en-US reportedly told them a en-US man came in between en-US 7:30 and 8. He was deen-US-en-US scribed as shaking and en-US nervous. He allegeden-US-en-US ly told them he was en-US driving a tractor but was en-US now walking back to en-US town. He asked how far en-US it was back to town and en-US was told 4-5 miles.en-US The tractor was en-US located just south of en-US Crossroads on NE en-US en-US pulled into a grassy en-US driveway and partially en-US hidden by trees.en-US When the investien-US-en-US gation led to Wesley en-US Summerall, he allegedly en-US told deputies he had en-US begun hanging out with en-US the wrong crowd. He en-US said he wanted to leave en-US the tractor somewhere en-US safe and just go home.en-US Pitt reportedly told en-US deputies he did know en-US Summerall but did not en-US know Summerall was en-US planning to steal the en-US tractor and added that en-US he did not get out of the en-US vehicle the entire time.en-US Both men were en-US charged with grand en-US en-US charged with loitering en-US and prowling.en-USGRAND THEFTen-USTwo charged with grand theft en-US after tractor disappears from farm

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en-USviolence, and failure to en-US appear. Bond was set at en-US $8,000.en-US • Derial Nelson, en-US was arrested July 2 by en-US PBSO and charged with en-US aggravated battery en-US en-US en-US pregnant. Bond has not en-US been set.en-USThis column lists arrests en-US and not convictions, unless en-US otherwise stated. Anyone en-US listed here who is later en-US found innocent or has had en-US the charges against them en-US dropped is welcome to en-US inform this newspaper. en-US The information will be en-US Information for this column came from pbso.org. 12 en-US en-USJuly 12, 2023en-US en-US þ en-USFIRST RESPONDERS Street, was arrested en-USen-US charged with possession en-US of MDMA. Bond was en-US set at $5,000. North Parrott Avenue, en-USwas arrested June 27 en-US en-US en-US en-US $5,000. b\003-RVKXD\003'XNH\017\003\026\033\017\003 en-USNorthwest 27th Aven-US -en-US enue, was arrested en-US en-US en-US en-US was set at $5,000.en-US en-US en-US was arrested June 29 en-US en-US en-US en-US-en-US ferred to the custody of en-US the DJJ.en-US en-US at large, was arrested en-US en-US charged with sexuen-US -en-US en-US-en-US sent. Bond was set at en-US $250,000.en-US en-US-en-US en-US en-US en-US with possession of en-US en-US en-US at $5,750.en-US • Willard Leitner, en-US en-US Avenue, was arrested en-US en-US charged with possession en-US en-US and possession of drug en-US paraphernalia. Bond en-US was set at $7,500.en-US • Jessy Jesus Arriaga, en-US en-US Street, was arrested en-US en-US charged with DUI. en-US Bond was set at $750.en-US • Jason Beale, 48, en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US delivery of drug paraen-US-en-US phernalia. Bond was set en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US-en-US en-US released to the custody en-US of DJJ.en-US • Yvonne Arellano, en-US en-US Street, was arrested en-US en-US charged with DUI with en-US en-US en-US en-US was arrested July 2 by en-US with DUI. Bond was set at $2,500. Okee Arrests en-US• From page en-US10en-USPalm Beachen-US Arrestsen-US• en-USFrom page en-US10 en-USKIDS HELP KIDS en-USCOOLING OFF KIDS PROVIDE HELP FOR OTHER en-USCHILDREN OKEECHOBEE — Zander and Zoey, aka Z’s Hearts for Heroes, en-USsurprised the Okeechobee County Sheri’s Oce with over 25 back en-US packs stued with teddy bears for kids in traumatic events. [Photos courtesy OCSO] en-USen-US en-US en-UShas been charged with en-US en-US connection to a Jan. 29, en-US en-US en-US lives. According to the en-USreport, the two-vehicle en-US crash occurred on US en-US en-US en-US traveling the wrong way en-US on US 27, which led to en-US en-USen-US en-US en-US en-US fault vehicle has a blood en-US alcohol concentration en-US en-US On June 28, Marco en-US Antonio Lucena Peen-US-en-US en-US -en-US en-US en-US en-US-en-US en-US en-US en-US Patrol for four counts of en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US report states the accien-US-en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US A Lexus SUV was en-US traveling north, on the en-US US 27 southbound en-US lanes (wrong way), en-US en-US en-US en-US traveling south on US en-US en-US en-US lane.en-US en-US collided with the front en-US en-US overturned and erupted en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US-en-US senger, a 22-year-old en-US en-US en-US the crash.en-US Penaloz, the driver of en-US the SUV was seriously en-US en-US en-US in the SUV died at the en-US scene.en-USDUI MANSLAUGHTERen-USFort Lauderdale man charged with DUI en-US manslaughter in fatal US 27 crash en-USen-US en-US en-USen-US “Jerry” Bryant, warns en-US en-US about recent telephone en-US en-US en-US en-US been received about en-US en-USen-US en-USen-US en-US warrant has been issued en-US en-US for failure to report for en-US en-USto avoid executing the en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US order” by discussing the en-US incident with anyone.en-US en-US en-US-en-US ceived calls stating they en-US have an arrest warrant en-US for failure to appear for en-US court, rather than for en-US failure to report for jury en-US duty.en-US en-US legally respond to a jury en-US en-US en-US arrest warrants for a en-US failure to report.en-US Bryant cautions en-US en-US about paying or transen-US-en-US en-US phone or internet to en-US anyone calling about en-US failure to appear for en-US court or to report for en-US jury duty. “No one en-US en-US-en-US en-US en-US certainly would not en-US en-US en-US arrest warrant issued by en-US en-US “So, if you receive any en-US en-US-en-US en-US-en-US en-US en-US hang and report it to our en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US the phone transfer are en-US en-US-en-US ulent. Because caller ID en-US en-US en-US-en-US en-US source, you cannot en-US en-US You should never give en-US en-US en-US phone to a stranger, esen-US-en-US pecially if the caller acts en-US aggressively or threatens en-US arrest.en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-USSCAM WARNING Clerk warns residents of jury duty appearance scam FIRE HYDRANTS CAN BE FUN OKEECHOBEE — There’s not much better to do in the summer time than play in a sprinkler, especially when that sprinkler is provid en-USed by your friendly neighborhood reghters! [Photos courtesy Okeechobee County Fire Rescue]

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SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Lake Okeechobee News | en-US en-USJuly 12, 2023en-US en-US13 en-USSPECIAL TO LAKE en-US OKEECHOBEE NEWSen-USCLEWISTON — Hendry Regional Med ical Center (HRMC) is en-USthrilled to introduce its en-US new Pediatric Occupa tional Therapy service en-USen-US for pediatric patients en-US in the Clewiston and en-US LaBelle communities. en-US This expansion reinforc es Hendry Regional’s en-UScommitment to deliv ering comprehensive en-UShealthcare services that en-US are easily accessible to en-US families, right in their en-US own neighborhoods. Pediatric Occupa en-UStional Therapy plays a en-USvital role in supporting en-US children’s development en-US and well-being, assisting en-US them in overcoming en-US challenges and reaching en-US their full potential. With en-US the introduction of this en-US specialized service, en-US HRMC demonstrates its en-US dedication to meeting en-US the unique healthcare en-US needs of young patients en-US and their families. “We understand the importance of pro viding compassionate en-USand quality care close en-US to home, especially en-US when it comes to our en-US youngest patients,” said en-US R.D. Williams, CEO of en-US HRMC. “By expanding en-US en-US Pediatric Occupation al Therapy at both en-USour locations, we are en-US committed to ensuring en-US that families have access en-US to high-quality care for en-US their children without en-US the need for extensive en-US travel.” Led by Laura Perry, Rehabilitation Di rector at HRMC, the en-USPediatric Occupation al Therapy program en-USprovides specialized en-US care designed to address en-US the unique physical, en-US cognitive, and sensory en-US needs of children. The en-US program’s therapists en-US utilize evidence-based interventions and en-USinnovative techniques en-US to enhance each child’s en-US ability to participate in en-US daily activities, improve en-US motor skills, and foster en-US independence.en-US “Through the inen-US-en-US troduction of Pediatric en-US Occupational Therapy en-US services, we aim to en-US empower children to en-US achieve their maximum en-US potential by addressing en-US en-US a compassionate and en-US child-friendly envien-US-en-US ronment,” said Laura en-US Perry, MA, CCC/SLP, en-US ASDCS. “Our team is en-US excited to collaborate en-US with families and help en-US children develop crucial en-US skills that will positiveen-US-en-US ly impact their overall en-US growth and well-being.”en-US The Pediatric en-US Occupational Therapy en-US program encompasses en-US a comprehensive range en-US of services, including en-US sensory integration en-US en-US skill development, en-US activities of daily en-US living (ADL) training, en-US visual perceptual skills en-US enhancement, and play-en-US based therapy.en-US By launching Pediaten-US-en-US ric Occupational Theraen-US-en-US py services in Clewiston en-US and LaBelle, HRMC en-US aims to provide families en-US with convenient access en-US to specialized care right en-US in their own communien-US-en-US ties. This commitment en-US en-US close to home reduces en-US the need for extensive en-US travel, ensuring that en-US children can receive en-US the highest quality en-US care while minimizing en-US disruption to their daily en-US routines.en-US Patients interested in en-US scheduling an appointen-US-en-US ment or learning more en-US about the Pediatric en-US Occupational Theraen-US-en-US py services at HRMC en-US can call 863-983-0100 en-US (Clewiston) or 863-675-en-US 6600 (LaBelle).en-USAPPOINTMENTen-USRodriguez welcomed to Hospital Authority Boarden-USNews from HRMCen-US CLEWISTON — en-US Hendry Regional Meden-US-en-US ical Center (HRMC) en-US is proud to announce en-US Governor Ron DeSantis en-US has appointed Cathy en-US Rodriguez en-US to the en-US District 1 en-US seat of its en-US esteemed en-US Hospital en-US Authority en-US Board.en-US As en-US the Clewiston Branch en-US Manager of the Hendry en-US County Tax Collecen-US-en-US en-US a wealth of knowledge en-US and expertise to the en-US board. Rodriguez will en-US play a pivotal role in en-US shaping the future direcen-US -en-US tion of Hendry Regional en-US and its commitment to en-US delivering innovative en-US and compassionate care en-US to the community.en-US Rodriguez’s career en-US spans over 30 years en-US in Hendry County en-US and has consistently en-US demonstrated a strong en-US dedication to cusen-US-en-US tomer service which en-US en-US patient outcomes and en-US promoting excellence en-US in healthcare delivery. en-US Her extensive experien-US-en-US ence will be invaluable en-US in guiding HRMC as it en-US continues to expand its en-US services and enhance its en-US reputation as a center of en-US medical excellence.en-US “We are thrilled en-US to welcome Cathy en-US Rodriguez to the en-US Hospital Authority en-US Board,” said R.D. en-US Williams, CEO. “With en-USher background and en-US passion for healthcare, en-US Mrs. Rodriguez will en-US bring fresh insights and en-US invaluable perspective en-US to our organization.”en-US Rodriguez expressed en-US her enthusiasm for joinen-US-en-US ing the Hendry Regionen-US-en-US al Hospital Authority en-US Board, stating, “I am en-US honored to become a en-US part of Hendry Regionen-US-en-US al’s Hospital Authoren-US-en-US ity Board and to help en-US en-US community I love. It is en-US an exciting opportunien-US-en-US ty to contribute to an en-US organization dedicated en-US to improving the lives en-US of those it serves. I am en-US committed to working en-US collaboratively with en-US the board and hospital en-US leadership to enhance en-US the patient experience en-US further and strengthen en-US HRMC’s position as a en-US healthcare leader.”en-US The addition of Roen-US-en-US driguez to the board sig en-US en-USen-US en-USen-US en-USHRMCen-USHRMC introduces new en-US pediatric occupational en-US therapy services Cathy en-USRodriguez

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14 July 12, 2023 | Lake Okeechobee News | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com GOVERNMENT Send news and photographs to okeenews@iniusa.org www.facebook.com/ lakeokeechobeenews By Katrina Elsken LAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWS OKEECHOBEE — At their June 22 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners voted to allocate $1.3 million of the county’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) money for the new medical examiner building and keeping $1.5 million for broad band internet expansion. report, Okeechobee County received $8,190,640 in funding from the federal ARP. The county initially allocated: • $190,640 to the Agri-Civic Center; • $4,500,000 to the county jail project; • $3,000,000 to broadband expansion; and, • $500,000 to storm water improvements. Commissioners later discussed moving the $500,000 from the stormwater projects to the jail funding. learned Okeechobee County will be required to help pay for a new building for the District 19 Medical Examiner, allocating $1,436,220 of the funding earmarked for broadband expan sion to the construction of the Medical Examin er’s building. Commissioner Terry Burroughs said the broadband expansion is a public/private part nership. He said Com cast has “anted up $10 million” and has also obtained grant funding. “I would suggest we keep $1.5 million in there in order to work with the public/private partnership.” “I’m in favor of putting the entire amount to the jail,” said Commission Chair David Hazellief. He said internet is now widely available via satellite dish. “People are getting tired of spending money on the jail,” said Bur roughs. “We need to think about projects that will help the public. Not everybody can af ford satellite internet.” He suggested putting $1.5 million into a fund “to help Comcast or whoever it might be in a public/private partner ship.” “I agree with keep ing some of the money held back for broadband because it is a public/ private partnership,” said Commissioner Kel ly Owens. “I am in support of moving $1.4 million to the medical examiner facility, she added. “Two big expens es – the jail and the coroner’s building – are really going to hit us in a bad year,” said Com missioner Brad Good bread. “I am a huge proponent of broadband and getting that to our residents as quickly and as cheaply as possible. I’m going to lean more toward trying to defray the cost of the jail as best as we can, to keep that out of our future on it, but I lean towards the jail side of it.” “I would hate to not have that relationship in the future with Com cast,” said Commission er Frank DeCarlo. “We need that for our future development.” Burroughs said Com cast will have to come back to the board and show how the money would be spent before any funds are released. Owens made a motion to reallocate the available ARP funds to provide $1.5 million for broadband, $1.4 million for the medical exam remainder to go to any other capital projects. The motion carried 3-2 with Hazellief and Goodbread voting against it. By Cathy Womble LAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWS OKEECHOBEE — It is dangerous to leave your storm shutters up by. The Okeechobee City Council has been working on an ordi nance to make leaving shutters up past a certain period a code violation. Okeechobee County hazard. Last year, Cap tain Ryan Hathaway of Okeechobee County Fire Rescue said: “The be put up until a tropical storm warning or watch or hurricane warning or watch has been issued, and they must be taken down within two weeks passed. The reason for this is that most shutters require more than one person to put them up, and some residents have to pay for help. When we have back-to-back storms, it makes it put them up, take them down and put them up again right away. Councilmember Monica Clark said she hated making ordinanc es that did not leave For example, she has a window on her front door. If the glass breaks on that, it would take longer than two weeks to have it repaired. She does not want to worry about having a code violation. Councilman Bob Jarriel said that would not be a hurri cane shutter. It would be a repair. It would not be a code violation. The motion to pass the ordinance was approved unanimously. In other business, the August 1 and August 15 meetings will be held at 5 p.m. rather than at 6 p.m. News from City of Okeechobee OKEECHOBEE — With the help of Federal grant funds, the city of Okeechobee is under taking a project to line 3100 feet of 36-to-48inch stormwater drain line under Southeast and Southwest Fourth Street. The project is being done to rehabil itate the 60-year-old pipe using a “Cured in Place Pipe lining (CIPP) process. The pipe being lined is the backbone of the storm water system in the Southwest and South east sections of the city. The CIPP process is intrusive than pipe replacement in that it does not require digging up the street. The proj ect begins at Southwest tends to Southeast Sixth Avenue. The portion of the pipe located under South Parrott Avenue (US 441), is scheduled for replacement by the Florida Department of Transportation in early 2024 and will not be lined. What is the process for CIPP Cured in Place Pipe Lining? CIPP is a trench less restoration design method used to repair existing pipelines. It has become widely used in the trenchless pipeline repair industry. First, the existing pipeline is cleaned, and any blockages and intrusions are removed. Next, a polystyrene liner is in serted into the existing the liner is heat-treated and cured. Then it will attach to the inner walls of the existing pipe and acts as the new pipeline. To sum up, the cured liner forms a seamless, and root resistant re placement pipe that can last a lifetime. TRAINING IGLESIAS GRADUATES ADVANCED COUNTY COMMISSIONER PROGRAMS HENDRY COUNTY — On June 28, Hendry County Commissioner Ramon Iglesias graduated from the Institute of County Government Advanced County Commissioner programs I and II. “Education and knowledge are the keys to ensuring I am always prepared to lead our county. I will continue to educate myself and more importantly listen to the needs of all residents of Hendry County,” he said. [Courtesy photo] FUNDS County to use American Rescue Plan funds for new medical examiner’s oce ORDINANCE City council passes hurricane shutter ordinance CURED IN PLACE City undertakes stormwater project

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16 en-US en-USJuly 12, 2023en-US en-US | Lake Okeechobee News þ | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com Dealer not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. Tax, tag, title, and dealer fees extra. All offers expire on date of publication. See dealer for complete details. 3550 US Highway 441 South • Okeechobee, FL 34974 (863) 763-3154 www.GilbertChevrolet.com Dealer not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. Tax, tag, title, and dealer fees extra. All offers expire on date of publication. See dealer for complete details. 2024Chevrolet Equinox RSSTK# NC4051$35,6202023Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST Crew CabSTK# NC3204$57,499 2023Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom Crew CabSTK# NC3230$46,703 en-USSPORTS & REC Send news and photographs en-USto okeenews@iniusa.org en-USwww.facebook.com/en-US lakeokeechobeenews By Danielle R. en-USDeWitten-USBIG O TEEN ANGLERSen-USOKEECHOBEE — The Big O Teen en-USAnglers held their en-US June tournament on en-US Saturday, June 24 en-US out of Okee-Tan tie with 18 anglers en-USparticipating. It was en-US en-US There were 36 bass en-US caught weighing a en-US total of 63.89 pounds en-US en-US largest bass caught en-US was in the 14-19 age en-US group at 4.24 pounds en-US by Tanner Seabolt. en-US Great job Tanner! This month’s standings were as en-USfollows: 9-13 Age Group en-US• Roger Crum en-USpounds. • Katie Fender placed second with en-US6.43 pounds. • Baylee Stephens placed third with en-US en-USen-US 14-19 Age Group en-US• Tanner Seabolt en-US en-US pounds and the Big en-US Fish at 4.24 pounds.en-US • Holden Hawkins en-US placed second with en-US 3.49 pounds.en-US • Ben Purvis, Jr. en-US placed third with en-US 1.46 pounds.en-US Every month boat en-US captains volunteer en-US their Saturday mornen-US-en-US ing to youth anglers; en-US therefore, we’d like en-US to extend our thanks en-US and appreciation to en-US the following: Daen-US-en-US vid Straight, Terry en-US Seabolt, Jamie en-US Stephens, Kyle en-US Powers, Adam en-US Crum, Nick en-US Neswick, Daen-US-en-US vid Diehl, Billy en-US Ellerbee and Jim en-US Newell.en-US A special thank en-US you goes out to en-US Okeechobee en-US Fishing Headen-US-en-US quarters, Garrards en-US Bait & Tackle, en-US and Fast Break en-US Bait & Tackle for en-US their continued en-US support and sponsoren-US-en-US ship of this club.en-US If you have a youth en-US angler between the en-US ages of 9-19 that en-US en-US interested in learning en-US a new sport, please en-US contact Danielle at en-US 561 436-8491 or bota.en-US danielle@gmail.com.en-USBASS FISHINGen-USBig O Teen Anglers announces June en-US en-US tournament winners Roger Crum placed rst in the 9-13 Age Group. en-USHolden Hawkins placed second in the 14-19 Age en-US Group.en-US Tanner Seabolt placed rst and caught the Big Fish in the 14-19 en-US Age Group. Ben Purvis, Jr. placed third in the 14-19 Age Group Baylee Stephens placed third in the 9-13 Age Group.

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SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Lake Okeechobee News | en-US en-USJuly 12, 2023en-US en-US17 LUVIANO ROOFINGCO. INC.Re-Roong Specialists“Always on Top of the Job”• Metal & Shingle Roofs • Flats & Leak RepairState Lic. #CCC 1327338863-357-3838FREE ESTIMATES A new feature has launched on SouthCentralFloridaLife.com to help readers who have lost a loved one by hosting an easier way to submit an obituary from the comfort of their homes. Lake Okeechobee News showcases a user-friendly platform at https:// www.southcentralfloridalife.com/ obituaries/. This platform features paid obituaries as well as memorials to celebrate your loved one’s precious life. Once posted, the obituary goes live on the site of your choosing, and our obituaries are picked up by Google alerts. SPORTS & REC By Richard Marion en-USLAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWSen-USMARIANNA — The Chobee 8U Allen-USStars are coming back en-US from a trip to the state en-US tournament with a run ners-up trophy. The journey to the state tournament began en-USback on June 18 when en-US the 8U All-Stars won en-US the district tournament en-US with a thrilling 13-12 en-US win over Avon Park in en-US the championship game. That championship win punched their tick et to Marianna in north en-USFlorida for the state en-US tournament on July en-US 1. Chobee played the en-US hometown Marianna en-USof the tournament, en-US securing a dominating en-US 21-3 victory.en-US The next day en-US Chobee fell just short en-US 12-11 against Sebring. en-US But they bounced back en-US with a 21-4 win over en-US Chipley in the next en-US round. Next the 8U All-en-US Stars beat Port St Joe en-US 25-13, which set them en-US up with Sebring.en-US Sebring jumped out en-US to a 13-7 lead by the en-US bottom of the sixth en-US inning. But Chobee en-US rallied and came back to en-US defeat Sebring and aden-US-en-US vance to the next round. en-US In the state championen-US-en-US ship the 8U All-Stars en-US fought hard against a en-US good Spring Hill team, en-US ultimatley taking home en-US the runners-up trophy.en-US Korbin Koedam, en-US Cale Ferrell, Gannon en-US Kamykowski, Racey en-US Buckner, Oakley en-US Stalhut, Samuel en-US Tijerina, Kayde en-US Adams, Jay Zeller, en-US Landon Weir, Brayson en-US Suarez, and Keagan en-US Leiva represented en-US Okeechobee well as the 8U All-Stars. The team was coached by Saul en-USTijerina, Jessie Ferrell, en-US Mark Weir, and Kyle en-US Buckner.en-US By Richard Marionen-USLAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWSen-USCLEWISTON — On June 29, Clewiston en-USHigh School’s Gabriel en-US Rangel signed a letter en-US of intent to attend New en-US College of Florida on a en-US full ride baseball schol arship. Rangel was a team leader on the Tiger’s en-USbaseball squad this year. en-US Clewiston advanced en-US to the district cham en-USdefeating Oasis in the en-USen-US -en-US er of the year and MVP en-US en-US the annual end-of-seaen-US-en-US son awards banquet.en-US The Tigers opened en-US their season with en-US big wins over East en-US Lee County and en-US Okeechobee. Clewiston en-US dominated East Lee en-US County in the season en-US opener, securing took a en-US 11-1 lopsided victory. en-US Cayson Holman led the en-US team in hits with three, en-US while he, Sadler Soles en-US and Brastyn Ballard en-US each knocked in two en-US RBIs.en-US The Tigers followed en-US en-US 3-2 victory over the en-US Okeechobee Brahmans en-US at Sugarland Park in en-US Clewiston.en-US Rangel is joining a en-US New College of Florida en-US baseball program that en-US recently hired a new en-US coach. On March 23 en-US the school announced en-US they had chosen Mariaen-US-en-US no Jimenez to both lead en-US their baseball program en-US and serve as their athleten-US -en-US ic director.en-US Jimenez has en-US experience coaching en-US with Team USA en-US Baseball, has been en-US a pro-baseball en-US sportsagent, and is an en-US alum at IMG Academy en-US where he played and en-US coached for a decade. en-US He also played and en-US coached at his alma en-US mater, Palm Beach en-US Atlantic University, en-US before playing en-US professionally in Texas.en-USBASEBALLen-USChobee 8U All-Stars earn state runners-up title en-USKorbin Koedam, Cale Ferrell, Gannon Kamykowski, Racey Buckner, Oakley Stalhut, Samuel Tijerina, Kayde Adams, Jay Zeller, Landon Weir, en-US Brayson Suarez, and Keagan Leiva represented Okeechobee well as the 8U All-Stars. The team was coached by Saul Tijerina, Jessie Ferrell, Mark Weir, and Kyle Buckner. [Courtesy photo] en-USBASEBALLen-USClewiston’s Rangel earns scholarship to New College of Florida Gabriel Rangel signed his letter of intent in a ceremony at Clewis en-USton High School. [Photo courtesy CHS Athletics/Lake Okeechobee School]

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18 en-US en-USJuly 12, 2023en-US en-US | Lake Okeechobee News þ | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com en-USCOMMUNITY Send news and photographs en-USto okeenews@iniusa.org en-USwww.facebook.com/en-US lakeokeechobeenews By Richard Marion en-USLAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWSen-USOKEECHOBEEen-US The second group of en-US Okeechobee students en-US participating in the en-US Summer Leadership en-US Camp graduated on en-US June 29.en-US The leadership camp en-US is an eight-day program en-US designed to cultivate en-US leadership skills, foster en-US community awareness, en-US and promote underen-US-en-US standing of necessary en-US en-US Florida’s workforce. Inen-US-en-US structors, speakers, and en-US local businesses tours en-US guided students through en-US a range of activities and en-US workshops, including en-US team-building exercises, en-US public speaking, and en-US problem-solving.en-US On June 26 the leaden-US-en-US ership camp made the en-US trip to Okeechobee City en-US Hall. The kids received en-US a tour of City Hall and en-US held a mock City Counen-US -en-US cil meeting.en-US At the end of the en-US camp students were en-US asked to come up with en-US a project that would en-US en-US to give a presentation on en-US it. Students were tasked en-US en-US location for their project en-US and develop a budget, en-US as well for a plan on how en-US they would raise the en-US funds and a timeline for en-US when the project would en-US be complete.en-US Participants received en-US en-US-en-US pend for their work.en-US “Leadership is a vital en-US skill that can be develen-US-en-US oped at any age,” said en-US Kaylee King, Busien-US-en-US ness Manager of the en-US Okeechobee County en-US Economic Developen-US-en-US ment Corporation. “Our en-US Leadership Camp is en-US a unique opportunity en-US for students to learn en-US and practice worken-US-en-US force-leadership through en-US en-US a fun and supportive en-US environment.”en-US “We want to empowen-US -en-US er the next generation en-US of leaders to make a en-US positive impact on their en-US communities, their en-US workforce, the state of Florida, and the world,” said Alaina Barron, Ex en-US-en-US ecutive Director of the en-US Education Foundation en-US of Okeechobee.en-US The camp was the en-US result of a partnership en-US with the Okeechobee en-US County Economic Deen-USvelopment Corporation, The Education Foun en-US-en-US dation of Okeechobee, en-US Children’s Services Council of Okeechobee, and Okeechobee Coun en-US-en-US ty School District and en-US en-USSPECIAL TO LAKE en-US OKEECHOBEE NEWSen-USFORT PIERCE — Indian River State en-USCollege (IRSC) will en-US receive $14.2 mil lion from the State of en-USFlorida to support its en-US en-US healthcare workforce. en-US en-US en-US the college double the en-US capacity of its nursing en-US program, improving en-US access to nursing careers en-US for students and ad dressing local and state en-USworkforce demands. “We are grateful for the vision and ded ication of our local en-USlegislative delegation en-US and project sponsors, en-US Senator Debbie May en-USDana Trabulsy, for their en-US leadership in providing en-US hundreds of additional en-US enrollment opportuni ties for students in our en-USfour-county service en-US district,” said IRSC en-US President Dr. Timothy en-US Moore. “This funding en-US bolsters an outstanding en-US educational program en-US with incredible work force outcomes. It will en-UShelp us prepare more en-US students for high-de mand, high-wage nurs ing careers, ultimately en-USen-US en-USspace at its Pruitt Cam pus in Port St. Lucie en-USto meet this immediate en-US need. The renovation will result in state-ofen-USthe-art classrooms and en-US laboratories, including a en-US en-US en-US the opportunity to learn en-US in a technologically en-US advanced, state-of-the-en-US art environment. The en-US State budget includes en-US $12 million for capital en-US outlay and $2.2 milen-US-en-US en-US with simulated clinical en-US learning opportunien-US-en-US ties and improve the en-US resources available to en-US students and faculty en-US that support student en-US success and completion en-US of the National Council en-US Licensure Examination en-US (NCLEX) for registered en-US nurses.en-US Seventy-six percent en-US (76%) of IRSC stuen-US -en-US dents stay in the region en-US en-US en-US Florida. “The return en-US on investment for this en-US project and the impact en-US on our community is en-US enormous,” adds Dr. en-US Moore.en-US The expanded en-US School of Nursing is the en-US en-US-en-US lege’s plan to transition en-US Pruitt Campus to one en-US dedicated to health and en-US human sciences.en-US Spearheaded by Senen-US-en-US ator Gayle Harrell, the en-US Governor’s budget also en-US en-US deferred maintenance en-US and $4 million for renen-US-en-US ovation and remodeling en-US of the IRSC Science en-US Center on the College’s en-US main campus in Fort en-US Pierce. “As the College en-US expands its capacity to en-US grow the nursing and en-US allied healthcare worken-US-en-US force, modernization of en-US our physical science laben-US-en-US oratories and learning en-US spaces is paramount,” en-US concludes Moore.en-US A grand opening for en-US the new IRSC School en-US of Nursing facilities en-US will take place at Pruitt en-US Campus on Wednesday, en-US en-USStudents and faculty work on a “patient” in a simulated surgical en-US suite at the new IRSC School of Nursing facility at the Pruitt Campus en-US in Port St. Lucie. [Photo by James Crocc/IRSC] en-USWELCOME MES WELCOMES NEW ASST. en-USPRINCIPAL MOORE HAVEN — Congratulations to Moore Haven Elementary’s new Assistant Principal Rita Story. [Courtesy photo] en-USHEALTHCARE EDUCATIONen-USFlorida Budget includes en-US $21.3 million for en-US en-US IRSC projectsen-USGRADUATIONen-USSummer leadership camp en-US wraps up with graduation en-USThe students from the second session of the Summer Leadership Camp recently celebrated their graduation. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]

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SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Lake Okeechobee News | en-US en-USJuly 12, 2023en-US en-US19 Evelyn, 93 of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born in Gallatin, Tennessee on April 26, 1930 to William A. Kendall and Flora B. Kendall (Clancy). She married Delbert C. Cherry on February 21, 1948. They were married for 63 years when Delbert passed away on October 31, 2011. Evelyn was a member of Kemp United Methodist Church in Tipton, Indiana for 30 years and a member of First United Methodist Church in Okeechobee, Florida for 25 years. Evelyn and her husband were very active in their church, serving as greeters on Sunday. She was a member of Ruth Circle FUMC in Okeechobee and served as Treasurer. Evelyn retired from Delco Electronics in Kokomo in 1983 after 30 years. They built a new home in Okeechobee, Florida where they retired and lived for 25 years before health issues caused them to move back to Indiana. Evelyn was a wonderful cook. She cooked and served all sorts of vegetables grown in the family garden. While living in Florida she liked to cook up crappie and bluegill for friends and family that Delbert had caught in Lake Okeechobee. She was an expert seamstress, making many things over the years or her and her daughters to wear. Evelyn grew up as a child of the Great Depression, making her thrifty and a very hard worker. She took great pride in everything she did. She was the best daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grand mother, aunt and friend you could ask for. She was kind and generous with herself and her time. Evelyn is survived by daughters, Wanda Abney and husband Butch (Wayne) of Rus siaville, Indiana, Loraine Swope of Kokomo; a son, Dewaine and wife Roseanne Cherry of Arcadia, Indiana; a sister, JoEdna Bardonner of Arcadia, Indiana; a sister-inlaw Margaret Ann Kendall of Elwood, Indiana; grandchildren, Tom Abney and wife Andrea of Kokomo, Bob Lancette of West Palm Beach, Florida, Chris Lancette and Elesia Ricke of Perrysburg, Ohio, Amity (Cherry) and husband Joel O’Connell of Chicago, Illinois, Brendan Cherry and wife Patricia of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Shannon (Cherry) Hildebrand and husband Jay of Noblesville, Indiana. She is also survived by great-grand children, Lauren Abney and Mason Spencer, Allison Abney, Keagan Hildebrand, Samuel Hildebrand, Nora O’Connell, Tatum Hildebrand and Zoe O’Connell, with another grandchild arriving in August; great-great-granddaughter, Charlotte Spencer; many nieces and nephews who were very special to her. She had been in hospice for six years with Compassus. We would like to thank all the nurses and aides she had over the years. They were all kind, caring and compassionate to her. Arrangements have been entrusted to YoungNichols Funeral Home, 216 W. Jefferson Street, Tipton, Indiana 46072. Evelyn funeral services will be at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 6th at the funeral home. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. until time of the service on Thursday. There will be a private family burial at Fairview Cemetery. Online condolences may be made on her obituary page at www. young-nichols.com Memorial Contri butions may be made in Evelyn’s name to Hospice and Palliative Care COMPASSUS, 2626 South Webster Street, Suite B, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Evelyn Rebecca Cherry Rosemarie JarrielRosemarie Jarriel, age 80 of Okeechobee, FL passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Rose was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 7, 1942. She enjoyed shopping and activities with her family and community. She was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Margaret Becchina and brother Tom Lewis. She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert (Bob) Jarriel, Sr, son Louis Izzo (wife, Donna), Michael Jarriel, Robert (Rob) Jarriel, Jr, Stephen Jarriel (wife, Laura) and Cindy Jarriel; along with grandchildren Victoria Tsamasiros (husband, George), Salvatore Izzo ( anc, Stephanie), Chelsea Magner (husband, James), Nicolas Jarriel, Noah Jarriel, Alexis Jarriel and Jordan Jarriel. Additionally, she leaves behind 5 greatgrandchildren and life long friend Caryn Frasene (husband, Ray). A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 9:30-11am at Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 3041 Kirk Road, Lake Worth, FL. 33461, memorial service will begin @ 11:00am followed by a graveside service in Lake Worth Memory Gardens. en-USBy Katrina Elskenen-USLAKE OKEECHOBEE NEWSen-USThe summer heat continues to produce en-USalgal blooms in lakes, en-US rivers and canals all over en-US Florida. According to en-US the June 30 report from en-US the Florida Department en-US of Environmental Pro tection (FDEP) during en-USthe week of June 23-29, en-US fDEP visited 47 Florida en-US sites where algal blooms en-US were reported. Not every algal bloom is harmful. Algae en-USand cyanobacteria are en-US microscopic organisms. en-US Under certain condi tions – hot weather, en-USavailable phosphorus en-US and nitrogen for fuel en-US and little water move ment, they may re produce rapidly into a en-USvisible “bloom,” Tests en-US are needed in order to en-US determine what species en-US of algae and/or cyano bacteria (commonly en-UScalled blue-green algae) en-US are present in a visible en-US “bloom.” The Florida Depart en-USment of Environmental en-USProtection’s Water en-US en-US opens July 5, 2023, on en-US ProtectingFloridaTo gether.gov. Multiple en-USgrant opportunities are en-US available to improve en-US water quality in Florida, en-US including the Innovative en-US en-US Program. Local govern ments are encouraged to en-USsubmit project proposals en-US for this opportunity that en-US evaluate and implement en-US innovative technologies en-US to predict, prevent, en-US mitigate and clean up en-US harmful algal blooms. en-US Since 2019, $80 million en-US has been appropriated en-US for over 40 innovative en-US technology projects en-US and for harmful algal en-US bloom management and en-US response. To submit a en-US proposal or view a list en-US of past grant awardees, please visit Protecting en-US-en-US FloridaTogether.gov.en-US U.S. Army Corps of en-US Engineers, FDEP and en-US South Florida Water en-US Management Disen-US-en-US en-US are working together en-US to identify and treat en-US harmful algal blooms en-US (HABs) that might pose en-US a danger to the public.en-US Tests are needed to en-US determine if any toxins en-US are present. Of the 28 en-US species of cyanobacteen-US-en-US ria documented by the en-US en-US en-US Okeechobee Waterway, en-US about 25% are capable en-US of producing toxins. en-US The Environmental en-US Protection Agency en-US (EPA) considers mien-US-en-US crocystin toxin levels en-US below 1.0 parts per en-US billion (ppb) to be safe en-US for drinking water and en-US levels below 8.0 ppb en-US to be safe for human en-US recreational contact en-US (swimming).en-US Treatment includes en-US the use of a pelletized en-US hydrogen peroxide en-US product which breaks en-US up a bloom by oxygenen-US-en-US ating the water.en-US June 26-29, FDEP en-US Florida Department of en-US Environmental Protecen-US-en-US en-US water sample at the en-US following South Central en-US Florida sites:en-US • Caloosahatchee en-US River, End of Coon Rd: en-US Microcystis aeruginosa; en-US trace level (0.39 parts en-US per billion [ppb]) microen-US-en-US cystins detected.en-US • Caloosahatchee en-US Rover, Jaycee Park: en-US Microcystis aeruginosa; en-US trace level (0.48 ppb) en-US microcystins detected.en-US • Lake Okeechobee en-US Pahokee Marina: en-US Microcystis aeruginosa; en-US 2.4 ppb microcystins en-US detected.en-US Analysis results are en-US pending for samples en-US collected at Caloosaen-US-en-US hatchee River Harbor en-US View Canal; Caloosaen-US-en-US hatchee River Rubien-US-en-US con Canal; Caloosaen-US-en-US hatchee River – Rivers en-US en-US – Boat Ramp; and en-US Caloosahatchee River – en-US Overriver Drive.en-US June 23-28 South en-US Florida Water Manageen-US-en-US ment District (SFWen-US -en-US en-US samples at sites were en-US algal blooms were reen-US-en-US ported:en-US • Lake Okeechobee en-US S308C (Port Mayca, en-US lakeside): Microcystis en-US aeruginosa; 21 ppb mien-US-en-US crocystins detected.en-US • C44 canal S308C en-US (Port Mayaca, canal en-US side): Microcystis aeruen-US -en-US ginosa; 33 ppb microen-US-en-US cystins detected.en-US • C43 Canal at S77 en-US (Caloosahatchee River en-US at Moore Haven, upen-US-en-US stream): No dominant en-US algal taxon; trace level en-US (0.25 ppb) microcystins en-US detected.en-US • C43 Canal at S78 en-US (Caloosahatchee River, en-US Ortona Lock, upen-US-en-US stream): No dominant en-US algal taxon; trace level en-US (0.36 ppb) microcystins en-US detected.en-US • C43 Canal at S79 en-US (Caloosahatchee River, en-US Franklin Lock, upen-US-en-US stream): No dominant en-US algal taxon; no cyanoen-US-en-US toxins detected.en-US • Lake en-US Okeechobee-S271 en-US (Sand Cut, lakeside): en-USNo dominant algal en-US taxon; no cyanotoxins en-US detected.en-US • Lake Okeechobee en-US S352 (Canal Point, en-US lakeside): Microcystis en-US aeruginosa; 40 ppb mien-US-en-US crocystins detected.en-US • Lake Okeechobee en-US -S354 (Lake Harbor, en-US lakeside): Microcystis en-US aeruginosa; 1.0 ppb en-US microcystins detected.en-USALGAL BLOOMSen-USSummer heat brings more en-US algal blooms

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20 July 12, 2023 | Lake Okeechobee News | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com 1200 S. Parrott Ave. • SE HABLA ESPAOL Visit our website to view more listings | www.Century21okeechobee.com | admin@c21okee.com Sharon Prevatt, 863-634-7069 • David Hazellief, 863-610-1553 Sharon Prevatt, (863) 763-2104 3000-H: TREASURE ISLAND ~ Fresh with a touch of light throughout this newer 3 BD, 2 BA CBS home. 1,922 Total Sq Ft.,/1,752 under air. Master bath features separate shower and large tub. City water. Appliances, Circular concrete driveway. Move in ready! Call for further info & easy showing. $399,000 MLS OK222871 8006-A: OKEECHOBEE LITTLE FARMS where the possibilities are endless!! Escape to the country and Build your dream home on this breathtaking 4.80 +/acres of IMPROVED LAND. Located just 6 miles north from the Center of Town, it offers the ideal mix convenience and privacy. COMPLETELY FENCED with a WELL, POWER & is CLEARED. This superb property is further enhanced by its versatile zoning. Residential Mix (RM) and can be easily rezoned to Light Industrial. Massive possibilities for future expansion or development. Looking for a property with tremendous potential? Look no farther!! Survey. $230,000 MLS OK222891 Lake Okeechobee Access 5085-H: LAZY SEVEN RANCH ACRES ~ 3,708 Total Sq ft., 3BD/2BA custom concrete home on 5.43+/ACRES with Metal roof. Electric gate with large nook area, completely fenced, mature shady Oak trees, 22x24 Game room, det. garage, French doors leading out to the pool/porch. Master bath has sitting area in the shower. Spacious & Walk in closets throughout offering lots of storage space. Kitchen features pantry with lots of counter space and oversized windows in the dining area. Many improvements & upgrades to the property including appliances, rain gutters, hurricane shutters, over 70 Pineapple plants, some hurricane impact windows, two a/c units, two water heaters, reverse osmosis and Kinetico water system. $625,000 MLS OK222926 NEW LISTING Sharon Prevatt, NEW LISTING Vicki Anderson,Lic. RE Broker863.634.4106 30046 E. SR 78, Okeechobee, FL 34974 Featured Listings OK221165 $725,000 LAKE OKEECHOBEE ACCESS Right off Taylor Creek and close to locks. This is a Duplex, a Triplex, and a mobile home. The mobile home is not rented it needs to be rennovated. These are CBS units. The tenants are long term and happy. There is a screen room, boat ramp, lockers for each unit, on a cul-de-sac. It has a spectacular view and all kinds of wildlife. It is tranquil and welcoming. OK222754 $349,000 LAKE OKEECHOBEE ACCESS Beautiful Townhouse which has an of ce, and 2/2/1 bedroom bath, solid wood, granite counter-top, impact windows and doors, stainless steel appliances, island kitchen, water heater on-demand. Everything is brand new and gorgeous. This property is close to 710 for commuting to the coastal area. There is an of ce/den/third bedroom. These are close to town for shopping, doctors, dentist, and close to one of our new restaurants. OK222907 $299,000 OKEECHOBEE ESTATES Completely remodeled home. Home has a master suite which has a door to close off, Roof New 2022, Metal, upgraded to 5V crimp, faucets: new kitchen faucets, both bathrooms, both tub facet and showers, all new toilets in both bathrooms, A/C, new Air handler 2023, new compressor ve years ago, hot water heater new 3 years ago, Flooring all new vinyl plank throughout, Baseboards all new 5” baseboards throughout, doors, all new solid core pre-hung doors on all bedrooms and bathrooms, New bifolds on all closets, walls all repaired and sanded smooth, lights, all new ceiling lights, kitchen, all new cabinets, countertops, & sink, Painted 100% inside and outside, privacy fence on three sides, hurricane shutters for ever window, hurricane fabric for garage door, storage room 14x8. REDUCED R E D Are you a local realtor looking to maximize your reach to potential clients? Feature your best properties in this weekly real estate directory. Contact 863.763.3134 today!

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22 July 12, 2023 | Lake Okeechobee News | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com R E D 863-763-5335425 SW Park Street Philip Y. Berger • Lic. RE Brokerwww.cbbergerrealestate.com Lori Berger, Lic. RE Broker863.634.8437 ICONIC RESTAURANT FOR SALE! Glady’s Restaurant has been in business on Okeechobee’s Main Street since 1951! This is a great family style restaurant located on SW Park Street and is just one block south of SR 70. The City parks are located across the street and there are many local businesses and shops in the area. $940,000 MLS#OK221545 Call Lori 863-634-8437 425 SW Park Street www.cbbergerrealestate.com (863) 983-8559528 E. Sugarland Hwy. Clewiston, FL Cheryl Eby Gutjahr (863) 228-1562 Anabel Miranda (863) 228 6296 EspaolCurt Thompson (863) 677-1064 COMMERCIAL / INVEST / INDUSTRIAL / LOTS (cont’d)• 8210 S. Side, Indian Hills Lot $22KOWNER FINANCING LAND• 77 ac. $11,5K per acre, Venus (great hunting) • 28 ac. Hwy 27 Frontage $16K per acre 6 Harrell Rd. Venus • 14001 S.E. SR 80 $35K per acre. HWY FRONTAGE. RES/COMM. APPROVED FUTURE LAND USE 112 ACRES • 253 Ac. Residential Zoning, Lrg Oaks, fenced, $15K per Ac. LABELLE, Excellent Future Development COMMERCIAL / INVEST / INDUSTRIAL / LOTS• lndustrial Park 3013 C.R. 835 (Open storage and Warehouse) Call for details. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL 2-14 AC • Heavy Industrial Zoning, tenant in place, 2+ years remaining on lease w/5600+ sq ft bldg Clewiston $2,500,000 • 13 AC. Hwy. 27 frontage. 50395 Corkscrew Blvd., Clewiston. $65K per acre • 93 Ac. Lake Port, Waterfront w/ Lake Access, Great Future Potential. $1,600,000 CLEWISTON• 4/3 534 Del Monte Ave, Clewiston $285K SOLD KINGS BAY LOVELY 2BD / 2BA /1 CAR GARAGE (13x21) ~ Spacious Florida Room has windows and split A/C unit, 10x12 covered patio. Split floor plan. Country kitchen with Bkfast bar. Sweet 11x33 screened, front lanai designed with privacy. 1066 Sf under air 2162 TLA. Fully furnished. Laundry in second bath. Attached SF home. Oversized lot. Newer Metal roof. HOA $70/mo. Community Pool, tennis courts. A PERFECT First Time Homebuyer HOME! Call Lori (863) 634-1457 MLS#OK222722 $189,000 KINGS BAY HOME SWEET HOME! 2Bd/ 2Ba/ 1 CG. Newer impact windows, HardyBoard siding and Metal roof (2015). Lovely Maple cabinets, granite counters, bkfast bar and walk in Pantry. Spacious master bedroom. Back screened patio. Com munity pool, tennis courts. HOA $70/mo. A HONEY! Call Lori (863) 634-1457 MLS#OK222893 $217,000 46+/ACRE RANCHETTE / FARM ~ Quiet privacy of NE 120th. Beautifully updated and remodeled Brick home. GRACIOUS SPACIOUS! 3 Bd/ 2.5 Ba/ office/ den and Oversized 39x20 double garage. 2944 Sf under air / 4152 TLA. New Flooring. Open Concept. 19x22 LR w/Stone Fireplace. 17x17 Island kitchen, Bkfast bar, farm sink, Granite, New appliances. Generator and Propane tank included. Metal roof. Pastures fenced and cross-fenced, two ponds with troughs. Set on working cowpens. 24x48 Pole Barn. Get out of the city and MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE! Call Lori Mixon (863) 634-1457 or Natalie Hubbard (863) 801-5239 MLS#OK222104 $1,045,000

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SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Lake Okeechobee News | July 12, 2023 23 Okeechobee Livestock MarketCattle Auction Monday & Tuesday Restaurant Open Monday Wednesday 863.763.3127 “Best Burgers in South Florida!” OkeechobeeLivestockMarket.com AGRI-BUSINESS Send news and photographs to okeenews@iniusa.org www.facebook.com/ lakeokeechobeenews By Brad Buck UF/IFAS GAINESVILLE — A new algorithm is set to further bolster the credibility of the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN), a system that farmers count on for such data as temperature, humidi ty, wind and rain. Among other im provements, the tech nology will send an email to FAWN tech nicians, letting them know when readings are out of a normal range, said Rick Lusher, direc tor of the UF/IFAS-run system. It will also re view historical meteoro logical data in a matter of minutes – rather than days – to check if read ings are outside normal parameters. “Everything on our website is data driven. If we can tell the user that we have a daily quality assurance process to make sure our data are reliable, that makes us that much more trust worthy,” Lusher said. In existence for about 25 years, FAWN provides real-time data and helps agricultural producers make deci sions related to irriga tion scheduling, freeze protection and chemical application. FAWN has stations in remote areas from the Panhandle to Homestead. Even though the sys tem’s measurements are already highly accurate, the algorithm will help enhance FAWN’s data sets, Lusher said. Currently, FAWN relies on a fairly basic quality control process. check sensors annually using what Lusher calls a “black box.” “It’s like a FAWN station in a box,” Lush er said. “You set it next to the (FAWN) tower. You check the station data against the black box data and see if they agree within certain percentages. If station data are outside those percentages, FAWN technicians replace the sensor.” That seldom happens – maybe once or twice a year, he said. The algorithm is be ing developed by Ziwen Yu, a UF/IFAS assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineer ing. When it’s completely implemented – in the next year or two, the algorithm will check FAWN data, includ ing temperature, and compare those values to historical readings to ensure FAWN values are reasonable. When readings are labelled out by the algo rithm running daily, and FAWN technicians will receive an alert at the same time, telling them that data or a sensor might be suspect. “That alert lets FAWN technicians know to keep an eye on that sensor,” Lusher said. The algorithm will be run automatically on a server on the main UF campus in Gainesville. By Samantha Murray UF/IFAS Scientists have suc cessfully tested a novel way of boosting honey bees’ immune systems deadly viruses, which have contributed to the major losses of the criti cal pollinator globally. In a new study, the research team, which includes entomologists with the University of Florida, the Agricultural Research Service-US DA, Louisiana State University and the University of Nebras ka-Lincoln, showed that prompting honey bees’ cells to produce free radicals helped the bees weather a host of virus es. In fact, the treatment greatly reduced, and in some cases, nearly elim inated virus activity in of virus but helps with said Daniel Swale, se nior author of the study. Swale is the associate director for training and special projects in the UF Emerging Pathogens Institute and associate professor in the UF/IFAS entomol ogy and nematology department. “Additionally, we demonstrated that our treatment works both in the lab and in colo nies that each contain This is huge because, in a hive setting, bees are exposed to so many stressors, so successful ly controlling viruses in that environment is very encouraging,” said Swale, who completed some of this research while at Louisiana State University. Honey bee colonies play an important role in food production by pollinating many crops. In recent years, honey bee populations declines, and viruses, while not the top cause of honey bee deaths, are among the main con tributors. In the experiment, the researchers used a compound called pinacidil to alter po tassium ion channels, a protein found in the cells of bees’ and most living things. Altering these channels pro duced slightly more free radicals. “While free radicals health, in moderate amounts they can be therapeutic, as we see in this study. In this case, the additional free radicals signal to the immune system to ramp up, which helps the said Troy Anderson, a co-author of the paper and a professor of ento mology at the Universi ty of Nebraska-Lincoln. The scientists administered the drug to honey bee colonies by mixing it into sugar water and drizzling the water over the honey comb at night. The bees then consumed the sugar water and fed it to their young. Administering pinacidil to commercial honey bee hives may only be feasible for some beekeepers, the researchers said, but the study opens the door to identifying other active ingredients that may work better and cost less. FAWN Algorithm will make FAWN even more reliable A FAWN technician checks a sensor. [Photo by Tyler Jones/ UF/IFAS] Study co-author Christopher Fellows, Louisiana State Univer sity, administers the treatment to a honey bee hive at night un der red light. [Photo by Michael Simone-Finstrom/USDA] HEALTHIER BEES Immune-boosting therapy helps honey bees resist deadly viruses

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24 en-US en-USJuly 12, 2023en-US en-US | Lake Okeechobee News þ | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com These use an improved en-USen-US en-USen-US en-US en-US en-USen-US en-US Clewiston last week. The robots pay for them en-USselves according to the www. en-USsolariscybernetics.com web site. The website explains: en-US“Harmful algae blooms are en-US a growing problem and will en-US en-US to prevent them we can live en-US with. Right now we wait until en-US a bloom becomes intolerable en-US and then a public agency en-US spends millions to clean up en-US the damage. As these blooms en-US become larger and more en-US frequent, as they will, this will en-US not be a sustainable strategy. en-US en-USen-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US en-US which sells commercially, in en-US bulk, for $0.45 per pound en-US and the market is HUGE. It is en-US used in the chemical indus en-USagriculture, cosmetics and en-US pharmaceuticals.” According to the website, the process removes 100% of en-UStoxins and reduces the nutri ent load in treated water by en-US50%. For more information visit, www.solariscybernetics.com. en-USRoboten-US• From page en-US24 FROM THE COVER FIREWORKS TRASH LEFT FOR en-USOTHERS TO CLEAN UP OKEECHOBEE — What’s the big deal with us shooting reworks in en-USthis parking lot? It would be best if you guys left everyone alone; en-US what’s the big deal. Answer If you want to do cool stu and not get en-US “hassled,“ don’t leave your trash! One of the local churches sent en-US this to the Okeechobee County Sheri's Oce, stating that next en-US year they will be enforcing a no-parking policy for the Fourth. [Photo courtesy OCSO] The Sugarland Tour Train will depart the historic depot in Lake Placid and carry passengers into the heart of U.S. Sugar’s farming community. [Photo courtesy Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News] en-USWHY WE CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS en-USCATTLEMEN'S SQUARE en-USSIGNAGE en-US UP AT en-US CATTLEMEN’S en-US SQUAREen-USOKEECHOBEE -The nishing en-US touches have been installed en-US on the Cattlemen’s Square en-US Park, part of Flagler Park in en-US downtown Okeechobee. The en-US cattle drive sculpture project en-US includes bronze statues and en-US an interactive kisosk. [Phoen-US -en-US tos by Katrina Elsken/Lake en-US Okeechobee News] en-USSPECIAL TO LAKE en-US OKEECHOBEE NEWSen-USLAKE PLACID — Enen-US-en-US joy a roundtrip adventure en-US into the heart of Florida’s en-US farming community!en-US en-US The Sugarland Tour Train en-US will depart the historic en-US depot in Lake Placid and en-US carry passengers into the en-US heart of U.S. Sugar’s farmen-US-en-US ing community.en-US Along the way, the train en-US will pass through orange en-US groves, palm tree farms, en-US en-US route to a catered lunch at en-US the Hendry County Fairen-US-en-US grounds.en-US Ticket sales begin on en-US July 5 at 6 p.m. at sugarexen-US -en-US press.com.en-US For details and a scheden-US-en-US ule, visit sugarexpress.com.en-USTOURISM U.S. Sugar Express newest excursion arrives July 30 in Lake Placid

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SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Lake Okeechobee News | July 12, 2023 25 Auctions AUCTION Every Friday & Saturday nights at 5:30 917 SW Park St. (Behind Eli’s Western Wear) Quality Consignments Accepted. Watford Auction 10% BP 863-697-8906 AU1843 AB1583 We Buy Estates Antiques, Collectibles, Household, Tools, Jewelry and etc. Call 863-697-8906 Business Opportunities NOTICE Independent Newspa pers will never accept any advertisement that is illegal or consid ered fraudulent. In all cases of questionable value, such as promises of guaranteed income from work-athome programs if it sounds too good to be true, chances are that it is. If you have questions or doubts about any ad on these pages, we advise that before responding or sending money ahead of time, you check with the Better Business Bureau at 772878-2010 for previous complaints. Some 800 and 900 telephone numbers may require an extra charge, as well as long distance toll costs. We will do our best to alert our reader of these charges in the ads, but occasionally we may not be aware of the charges. Therefore, if you call a num ber out of your area, use caution. Houses Rent OKEECHOBEE, TI: 2BR, 2BA, Nice Neighborhood,$950 monthy + 1st, last & sec. dep. Ready to move in. 863484-2361 FOR RENT OFFICE/WAREHOUSE, APPROXIMATELY 2300 SQUARE FEET. 105 NW 7TH AVE. CALL 863-634-5207 Public Notice LEGAL NOTICEA public auction will be held at TOTAL ROADSIDE SERVICES, located at 3176 Hwy 710 E, Okeechobee 34974-3532 at 9:00 a.m. On the date listed below Pursuant to Florida statute 713.78 for unpaid towing and storage. Year, make and model as follows: AUCTION 07/27/2023 2008 NISS 1N4AL21E58N485595 2011 FORD 3FADP4EJ1BM196042 Terms of sale are CASH ONLY, no checks will be accepted. The seller reserves the right No refunds will be made. Said automobile will be sold “as is” with no guarantees. Location:3176 Hwy 710 E 863-357-8772 603235 LON 7/12/2023 NOTICE More Legals may be found on our website at SouthCen tralFloridaLife.com and the State-wide legal site at https:// com. Public Notice LEGAL NOTICEA public auction will be held at BMJ Towing, Inc. Located at 414 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974 from 9:00-10:00 A.M on the dates listed below. Pursuant to Florida statute 713.78 for unpaid towing and storage. Year, Make, Model & Vin’s as follows AUCTION 07/28/2023 2000 Toyota Celica VIN #JTDDY32Y0Y0004774 2014 Volkswagen Jetta VIN #3VW2K7AJ8EM314161 2000 Peterbilt 379 -Series VIN #1NP5D69X9YN531668 2004 Dodge Durango VIN #1D8HD58D84F143083 2011 Kia Soul VIN #KNDJT2A26B7203993 2003 Nissan Xterra VIN #5N1ED28T33C678776 2007 Chevy Cobalt VIN #1G1AK55F177401155 AUCTION 08/04/2023 2008 Dodge Caliber VIN #1B3HB48B88D655619 2007 Chevy 1500 VIN #2GCEC13JX71584834 2014 Ford Fusion VIN #3FA6P0H95ER292878 2000 Volkswagen Jetta VIN #3VWRC29MXYM085581 2019 Honda Accord VIN #1HGCV1F54KA107977 Terms of sale are cash, and no checks will be accepted. The seller made. Said automobiles will be sold in “AS IS” with no guarantees. Buyer’s must be present at the time of auctions. 605410 LON 7/12/2023 The OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY has an immediate opening for a Human Resource Manager. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Human Resources. Please visit our ofce at 100 SW 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 to complete the application paperwork or obtain an application and any additional information regarding this position at our website www.oua.com. Applications will be accepted until position is lled. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE#604416 Lake Okeechobee News July 5 and July 12 IMMEDIATE OPENING Okeechobee Christian Academy is seeking highly motivated, professional CERTIFIED TEACHERS who promote rigor, excellence, and Christian values in all grade levels, K-12, and subject areas for the 2023-2024 school year. A willingness to enhance the existing team atmosphere while maintaining an attitude of ambition is a must. Please email a current resume’ to or an application may be acquired in the located at 701 S. Parrott Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34974. YOUR AD CATEGORY HERE WANTED TO BUY rrr r f n t b n b Feature your business in this affordable directory! 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26 July 12, 2023 | Lake Okeechobee News | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com Public Notice Public Notice REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN & PERMITTING SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO CR835 FROM 27.8 MILES SOUTH OF US27 TO 26.8 MILES SOUTH OF US27 IN HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA FINANCIAL PROJECT # 445072-1-54-01 RFQ No. 2023-22 OPENING DATE AND TIME: AUGUST 16, 2023 AT 2:00 P.M.Hendry County is seeking engineering firms interested in providing professional services in connection with design and permitting services and construction engineering and inspection services for roadway improvements to CR835 from 27.8 miles south of US27 to 26.8 miles south of US27 in Hendry County, Florida. Firms submitting must have expertise in roadway and drainage design per mitting services, and/or construction engineering and inspection services. Proposers shall have all services available in-house or may propose multiple firms, which have joined together to provide the various required disciplinary services in order to offer a complete submission. Individuals and firms properly registered in the State of Florida are encouraged to submit their qualifications for consideration. All submittals (see Section IV, Submission Requirements) received in response to this RFQ will be reviewed by a County Evaluation Committee. In order to be considered, submittals must be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the C. E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Office) in the Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by 2:00 p.m., August 16, 2023, at which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one (1) or more witnesses. This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by financial project number 445072-1-54-01 awarded to Hendry County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The agreement provides financial assistance awarded to the State of Florida under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained online at www. hendryfla.net under the Public Information tab or by calling (863) 675-5222. The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this solicitation, or to contract for any services. The County retains the right to cancel this solicitation or reject any or all responses for any reason set forth in Hendry County Code Section 1-2-185(c)(3)a and may choose to re-procure at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Jorge Hernandez al (863) 612-4726. 605481 HEND 7/12,19,26,8/2,92023 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN & PERMITTING SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO CR835 FROM 1.02 MILES NORTH OF KT GROVE ROAD TO .45 MILES SOUTH OF OBERN ROAD IN HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA FINANCIAL PROJECT # 440445-1-54-01 RFQ No. 2023-24 OPENING DATE AND TIME: AUGUST 16, 2023 AT 2:00 P.M.Hendry County is seeking engineering firms interested in providing professional services in connection with design and permitting services and construction engineering and inspection services for roadway improvements to CR835 from 1.02 miles north of KT Grove Road to .45 miles south of Obern Road in Hendry County, Florida. Firms submitting must have expertise in roadway and drainage design permitting services, and/or construction engineering and inspection services. Proposers shall have all services available in-house or may propose multiple firms, which have joined together to provide the various required disciplinary services in order to offer a complete submission. Individuals and firms properly registered in the State of Florida are encouraged to submit their qualifications for consideration. All submittals (see Section IV, Submission Requirements) received in response to this RFQ will be reviewed by a County Evaluation Committee. In order to be considered, submittals must be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the C. E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Office) in the Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by 2:00 p.m., August 16, 2023, at which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one (1) or more witnesses. This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by financial project number 440445-1-54-01 awarded to Hendry County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The agreement provides financial assistance awarded to the State of Florida under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained online at www. hendryfla.net under the Public Information tab or by calling (863) 675-5222. The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this solicitation, or to contract for any services. The County retains the right to cancel this solicitation or reject any or all responses for any reason set forth in Hendry County Code Section 1-2-185(c)(3)a and may choose to re-procure at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Jorge Hernandez al (863) 612-4726. 605478 HEND 7/12,19,26,8/2,92023 Public Notice Public Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 262023CA000255CAAXMXJUAN ESQUNEL, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTOPHER DYAL, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION QUIET TITLE ACTION PROPERTY TO: CHRISTOPHER DYAL whose last known address is: 8931 SW 98 Street Road Unit B Ocala, Florida 34481 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to Quiet the Title has been filed on the following described property, to wit: Lot 23, Block 2331, Port LaBelle Unit 9, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 144, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. This action has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Plaintiff’s attorney, Evan B. Plotka, Esq., Evan B. Plotka, P.A., whose address is 3837 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite A, Hol lywood, Florida 33021, on or before thirty (30) days after date of first publication and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court either before service or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 29th day of June, 2023. KIMBERLEY BARRINEAU CLERK OF COURT By: Alexis Dominguez Deputy Clerk IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PER SONS IN NEED OF A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHALL, WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PRIOR TO ANY PROCEEDING, CONTACT THE ADA COORDINATOR, 1700 MONROE STREET, FORT MYERS, FL 33901 OR TELEPHONE VOICE/TDD (239) 533 -1517 E-MAIL BDEAN@CA.CJIS20.ORG NOT LATER THAN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO SUCH PROCEEDING. 605093 HEND 7/12,19/2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO LITTERING WITHIN HENDRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on July 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Commission Room, Hendry County Courthouse, 25 East Hickpoochee Avenue, LaBelle, Flor ida, to consider an ordinance amendment relating to littering within Hendry County entitled as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE HENDRY COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING AND REPLACING, CHAPTER 1-10, HEALTH AND SANITATION, ARTICLE VI, LITTERING; SECTION 1-10-110, TITLE AND CITATION; SECTION 1-10-111, DEFINITIONS; SECTION 1-10-112, PENALTIES; SECTION 1-10113, FINDINGS AND PURPOSE; SECTION 1-10-114, APPLICABILITY; SECTION 1-10-115, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES; SECTION 1-10-116, LITTER DECLARED A PUBLIC DUISANCE; SECTION 1-10117, UNLAWFUL TO LITTER; SECTION 1-10-118, UNAUTHORIZED ACCUMUULATION OF LITTER PROHIBITED; SECTION 1-10-119, DUMPING OR DEPOSITING OF ABANDONED PROPERTY PROHIBITED; SECTION 1-10-120, STORAGE OF LITTER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, INCLUSION IN CODE, AND SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Interested parties may appear and be heard at the public hearing with respect to the proposed ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Hendry County Attorney’s Office, 110 Broward Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommodation for your participation in the meeting, please contact Hendry County Administration at (863) 675-5220; Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1; or e-mail tracy. nobles@hendryfla.net. Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Myra Johnson al (863) 675-5240. 604570 HEND 7/12/2023 Public Notice Public Notice REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN AND PERMITTING SERVICES FOR A WELCOME SIGN ON LEWIS BOULEVARD FOR THE HARLEM COMMUNITY IN HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA FINANCIAL PROJECT # 449698-1-38-01 RFQ No. 2023-23 OPENING DATE AND TIME: JULY 19, 2023 AT 2:00 P.M.Hendry County is seeking engineering firms interested in providing professional services in design and permitting services for a welcome sign on Lewis Boulevard for the Harlem Community in Hendry County, Florida. Firms submitting must have expertise in sign design and permitting services and any other requirements that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) may impose in the Local Agency Participation (LAP) Agreement for this project. Proposers shall have all services available in-house or may propose multiple firms, which have joined together to provide the various required disciplinary services in or der to offer a complete submission. Individuals and firms properly registered in the State of Florida are encouraged to submit their qualifications for consideration. All submittals (see Section IV, Submission Requirements) received in response to this RFQ will be reviewed by a County Evaluation Committee. In order to be considered, submittals must be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the C. E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Office) in the Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by 2:00 p.m., July 19, 2023, at which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one (1) or more witnesses. A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained online at www. hendryfla.net under the Public Information tab or by calling (863) 675-5222. The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this solicitation, or to contract for any services. The County retains the right to cancel this solicitation or reject any or all responses for any reason set forth in Hendry County Code Section 1-2-185(c)(3)a and may choose to re-procure at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Jorge Hernandez al (863) 612-4726. 601903 HEND 6/14,21,28,7/5,12/2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2021 CA 673CHL HOLDINGS, INC., a Florida corporation, Plaintiff, vs. MARIA JULIA MULET and MARIA B. NARVAEZ, and any unknown heirs, devisees, creditors, grantees, and other Unknown persons, or unknown spouses claiming By, through and under MARIA JULIA MULET and MARIA B. NARVAEZ, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: MARIA JULIA MULET, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARIA JULIA MULET, DEVISEES, CREDITORS, GRANTEES, and OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR UNKNOWN SPOUSES, claiming by, through or under. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to Foreclose on the following property in Hendry County, Florida: Property ID: 4104329-0802270029.0 Lot 29, BLOCK 2270, of PORT LABELLE UNIT 8, a subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 131 of the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Property ID: 4104329-08022700300 Lot 30, BLOCK 2270, of PORT LABELLE UNIT 8, a subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 131 of the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Steven J. Polhemus, P.A., the Plaintiffs attorney whose address is P.O. Box 2188, LaBelle, Florida 33975, on or before August 4, 2023 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. Dated on June 29, 2023 Kimberley Barrineau, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller By: Alexis Dominguez As Deputy Clerk 605057 HEND 7/12,19/2023 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE PUBLIC NOTICE CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the City of Okeechobee Board of Adjustment (BOA) on July 20, 2023, 6 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, FL, to consider and receive input to approve or deny Special Exception Use Petition No. 23-003-SE, submitted by Alfonso Vargas, Registered Agent of 507 NE Park Street, LLC, property owner. The public is invited to attend and be heard on all matters. Petition No. 23-003-SE is a request to allow a car wash within a Heavy Commercial (CHV) zoning district, as provided in the Code of Ordinances, Section 90-283(2). The property is located at 507 NE Park Street. The proposed use is to re-open the self-service car wash in the existing building. Legal Description: LOTS 11 AND 12 OF BLOCK 150, OKEECHOBEE, PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 5, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS. The Petition can be inspected/viewed at the address above in Room 101, during regular business hours, Mon-Fri, 8 AM-4:30 PM except for holidays, contact General Services staff at 863-763-9824. The Petition will be posted online one week prior to the meeting date, with the BOA agenda materials on the City website at https://www.cityofokeechoee. com/AgendaMinutes-BoardofAdjustment.html. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video, or items to the BOA in support or opposition to any item on the agenda, a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the Board Secretary for the City’s records. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the BOA with respect to any matter considered at this public hearing will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the General Services Office in person or call 863-763-9824, Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1 no later than four business days prior to proceeding. By: Ben Smith, City Planning Consultant, No. 23-003-SE 604263 LON 7/5,12/2023 Public Notice Public Notice NOTICE OF RULE DEVELOPMENT BY THE OLDE FLORIDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT In accord with Chapters 120 and 190, Florida Statutes, the Olde Florida Community Development District (“District”) hereby gives notice of its intention to develop Rules of Procedure to govern the operations of the District. The Rules of Procedure will address such areas as the Board of Supervisors, officers and voting, district offices, public information and inspection of records, policies, public meetings, hearings and workshops, rulemaking proceedings and competitive purchase including procedure under the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, procedure regarding auditor selection, purchase of insurance, pre-qualification, construction contracts, goods, supplies and materials, maintenance services, contrac tual services and protests with respect to proceedings, as well as any other area of the general operation of the District. The purpose and effect of the Rules of Procedure is to provide for efficient and effective District operations and to ensure compliance with recent changes to Florida law. The legal authority for the adoption of the proposed Rules of Procedure includes Sections 190.011(5), 190.011(15) and 190.035, Florida Statutes (2022). The specific laws implement ed in the Rules of Procedure include, but are not limited to, Sections 112.08, 112.3143, 112.31446, 112.3145, 119.07, 119.0701, 189.053, 189.069(2)(a)16, 190.006, 190.007, 190.008, 190.011(3), 190.011(5), 190.011(15), 190.033, 190.035, 218.33, 218.391, 255.05, 255.0518, 255.0525, 255.20, 286.0105, 286.011, 286.0113, 286.0114, 287.017, 287.055 and 287.084, Florida Statutes (2022). A copy of the proposed Rules of Procedure may be obtained by contacting the District Manager, at PFM Group Consulting LLC, 3501 Quadrangle Boulevard, Suite 270, Orlando, Florida 32817, 407-723-5900. Lynne Mullins, District Manager603236 LON/Hendry 07/12/2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO CONTRACTOR LICENSING WITHIN HENDRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on July 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Commission Room, Hendry County Courthouse, 25 East Hickpoochee Avenue, LaBelle, Flor ida, to consider an ordinance amendment relating to contractor licensing within Hendry County entitled as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE HENDRY COUN TY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 1-58, ARTICLE XV, CON STRUCTION LICENSING BOARD, SPECIFICALLY SECTIONS 1-58337, CERTIFICATE RENEWAL AND EXPIRATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, INCLUSION IN CODE, AND SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Interested parties may appear and be heard at the public hearing with respect to the proposed ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Hendry County Attorney’s Office, 110 Broward Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommodation for your participation in the meeting, please contact Hendry County Administration at (863) 675-5220; Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1; or e-mail tracy. nobles@hendryfla.net. Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Myra Johnson al (863) 675-5240. 604568 HEND 7/12/2023 INVITATION TO BID SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND BUILDING RENOVATIONS FOR THE DALLAS B. TOWNSEND AGRICULTURAL CENTER IN HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA BID No. 2023-26 OPENING DATE AND TIME: JULY 28, 2023 AT 2:00 P.M.Sealed Bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County, Florida, for “Site Improvements and Building Renovations for the Dallas B. Townsend Agricultural Center in Hendry County, Florida”. In order to be considered, bids must be received by the Board of County Commissioners, c/o the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Attn: Kimberley Barrineau, Clerk of Circuit Court, at the C.E. Hall Building, Room A-226, Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by July 28, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., at which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses. A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained online at www. hendryfla.net under the Public Information tab or by calling (863) 675-5262. Firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Conference on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 8:00 A.M. at the Dallas B. Townsend Agricultural Center, located at 1085 Pratt Boulevard, LaBelle, FL 33935. The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this solicitation, or to contract for any services. The County retains the right to cancel this solicitation or reject any or all responses for any reason set forth in Hendry County Code Section 1-2-185(c)(3)a and may choose to re-procure at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Adriana Walker adriana. walker@hendryfla.net. 603166 HEND 6/28,7/5,12,19/2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2023 CA 305CAREER FINANCIAL CORP., Plaintiff, -vsANITA WISOWATY, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO DEFENDANT ANITA WISOWATY: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following real property in Hendry County, Florida: LOT 14, BLOCK 2342, OF PORT LABELLE UNIT 6, A SUBDIVISION AC CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 109, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on the PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY, whose name and address is ALBERTO A. MACIA, ESQ., 3129 CARRIAGE CIRCLE, NAPLES, FLORIDA 34105-2700, on or before July 21, 2023, and file the original with the CLERK OF THIS COURT either before service on the PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY or immedi ately thereafter; otherwise a DEFAULT will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. DATED this 12th day of June, 2023. KIMBERLEY BARRINEAU Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Alexis Dominguez As Deputy Clerk 602473 HEND 6/21,28,7/5,12/2023 PUBLIC NOTICEFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, Petitioner vs. ANGELA L. WIDDOWS, Case #48742 Respondent NOTICE OF ACTION TO: ANGELA L. WIDDOWS Residence Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Administrative Complaint has been filed against you seeking to revoke your CORRECTIONAL Certificate in accordance with Sec tion 943.1395, F.S., and any rules promulgated thereunder. You are required to serve a written copy of your intent to request a hearing pursuant to Section 120.57, F.S. upon Felipe Williams, Director, Criminal Justice Professionalism Program, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, P. O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1489, on or before August 26, 2023. Failure to do so will result in a default being entered against you to Revoke said certifi cation pursuant to Section 120.60, F.S., and Rule 11B-27, F.A.C. 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SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Lake Okeechobee News | July 12, 2023 27 Public Notice Public Notice IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 2023-CC-000044 JUDGE: WILLIAM J. WALLACE BE A MAN BUY LAND, LLC, a Florida limited liability company Plaintiff, V. HERMAN KAUFMAN, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF HERMAN KAUFMAN, GLENDA PADGETT, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GLENDA PADGETT, CLERK OF COURT, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION, IF ANY, Defendants. Notice of Foreclosure Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 10, 2023 and an Order Resetting Foreclosure Sale dated June 22, 2023, and entered in 472023CC000044CCAXMX of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, wherein BE A MAN BUY LAND, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, is the Plaintiff and HERMAN KAUFMAN, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF HERMAN KAUFMAN, GLENDA PADGETT, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GLENDA PADGETT,CLERK OF COURT, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND UNKNOWN TEN ANT(S) IN POSSESSION, IF ANY, are the Defendants. I, Jerald D. Bryant, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https://okeechobee.realforeclose.com at 11:00 a.m. on August 9, 2023, the following described property as set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, to wit: Parcel ID: 1-27-34-33-0A00-00020-I000 LOT I OF TRACT 20 EAST OF THE EAST OF THE NORTH OF THE SOUTH OF TRACT 20, SECTION 27 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES, 3-3E, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. Parcel ID: 1-27-34-33-0A00-00020-P000 LOT P OF TRACT 20 EAST OF THE EAST OF THE SOUTH OF THE SOUTH OF TRACT 20, SECTION 27 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3-3E, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER with all the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. Dated on July 3, 2023. Jerald D. Bryant Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller By: Madalyn Pinon Deputy Clerk AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact, Court Administration, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiv ing this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired call 711. 605368 LON 7/12,19/2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 21000441CAAXMX WILMINGTON SA VINOS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB2, Plaintiff vs. WILLIE C. ALEXANDER AND RUBY ALEXANDER, et al. Defendant(s). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 02, 2023, and entered in 21000441CAAXMX of the Circuit Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Circuit in and for Hendry County, Florida, wherein WILM INGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB2 is the Plaintiff and WILLIE C. ALEXANDER; RUBY ALEXANDER; UNITED ST ATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT are the Defendant(s). Kimberley Barrineau as the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at 25 E Hickpochee 2nd Floor, Labelle, FL 33935, at 11 :00 AM, on August 30, 2023 the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOTS 19 AND 20, BLOCK 372, GENERAL PLAN OF CLEWISTON, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGES 71 THROUGH 78, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 522 E VENTURA A VENUE, CLEWISTON, FL 33440 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 45.031. Dated this 30 day of June, 2023. Kimberley Barrineau, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller By: Alexis Dominguez As Deputy Clerk IMPORTANT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are an individual with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in a court proceeding or other court service, program, or activity, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Requests for accommodations may be presented on this form, in another written format, or orally. Please complete the attached form (see website) and return it to doliver@ca.cjis20.org as far in advance as possible, but preferably at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance or other court activity. Upon request by a qualified individual with a disability, this document will be made available in an alternate format. If you need assistance in completing this form due to your disability, or to request this document in an alternate format, please contact Dawn Oliver, Court Operations Manager, phone (863)675-5374, e-mail doliver@a.cjis20.org 605154 HENDRY 7/12,19/2023 Public Notice Public Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 2022-CA-000021 UNIFORM CASE NO. 472022CA000021CAAXMX RHONDA PAULEY, SUCCESSOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF KATHLYN G. LANCASTER, Plaintiffs, vs. CHARLES GLEN WILLIAMS and GINA LAMB WILLIAMS, his wife, UNKNOWN TENANT, and ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST THE ANY DEFENDANTS WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, OR WHETHER SUCH UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 15, 2023, and entered in Case No.:2022-CA-000021 of the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit, in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, wherein RHONDA PAULEY, SUCCESSOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF KATHLYN G. LANCASTER, is the Plaintiff and CHARLES GLEN WILLIAMS and GINA LAMB WILLIAMS, his wife, are the Defendants. I, Jerald D. Bryant, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will sell to the highest & best bidder for cash by electronic sale at https://okeechobee. realforeclose.com, on July 26, 2023 at 11:00 A.M., the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, lying and being situate in Okeechobee County, Florida, to-wit: Parcel No. 1-35-37-35-0030-00000-2820 Lot 282, Taylor Creek Isles Section Two, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 89, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida Together with a 1983 BEAC Mobile Home ID #SSMFLAA110173 AND Title #22145283 AND Lot 295, Taylor Creek Isles, Section Two, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 89, of the Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida Together with a 1980 CLAS Doublewide Mobile Home ID#GD0CFL41795987A and ID#GD0CFL41795987B and Title #88873815 and 17385273. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within sixty (60) days of the sale. DATED this June 23, 2023. JERALD D. BRYANT Clerk of Circuit Court By: Madalyn Pinon Deputy Clerk If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 604350 LON 7/5,12/2023 NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ZONING RECLASSIFICATIONNOTICE: A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Okeechobee County Planning Board on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Health Department Auditorium, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida to consider a request for a change in zoning from the existing classification of Commer cial (C) and Residential Mobile Home (RMH) to the proposed classification of Neighborhood Commercial-2 (NC-2). The property owner and applicant is OBE Business Center, LLC. The property address is 30398 US Highway 441 North and is further described as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA & BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENC ING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 14, BEAR N 89 E ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SECTION 14 & THE CENTERLINE OF STATE ROAD 15-C TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 15 (US 441), A DISTANCE OF 33 FEET; THENCE BEAR S 01’37 W ALONG THE SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 15 (US 441), A DISTANCE OF 33 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUES 01’37 W ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 15 (US 441), A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET; THENCE BEAR N 89 E, A DISTANCE OF 257.50 FEET; THENCE BEAR N 01’37 E TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 15-C, A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET; THENCE BEARS 89 W ALONG THE SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 15-C, A DISTANCE OF 257 .50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOTS 49 THRU 53 AND LOTS 65 THRU 68 OF THE UNRECORDED PLAT OF FORT DRUM MOBILE HOME PARK. SUBJECT TO A COMMON EASEMENT OVER & ACROSS THE EAST 17.5 FEET THEREOF. SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE ROAD NO. 15, AS NOW CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED. A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING to consider the request for a change in zoning will be held before the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the Judge William L. Hendry Courtroom, Room 270, Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 NW2nd Street, Okeechobee, Florida. The request for a change in zoning will be considered by the following titled ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 92-20 (LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA), TO PROVIDE FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ATLAS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A copy of the proposed ordinance shall be available for inspection by the public during normal business hours at the Okeechobee County Community Development Department, 1700 NW 9th Avenue, Suite A, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance and may submit written comments to the Community Development Department prior to the hearing. Any person deciding to appeal any decision by the Planning Board or Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at these meet ings or hearings will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. County Clerk and Community Development tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the County Clerk and of the Community Development Department. Okeechobee County Community Development Department 1700 NW 9th Avenue, Suite A; Okeechobee, Florida 34972 Petition R-2023-0759 605160 LON 7/12,19/2023 Public Notice Public Notice INVITATION TO BID NO. PW 05-11-07-23 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 2023 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS Opening Date and Time: July 26, 2023, at 3:00 PM ESTThe City of Okeechobee, Florida is currently soliciting bids to provide construc tion services needed to install various concrete projects located within the City including: • Removal of existing sidewalk and installation of new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps. • Removal and replacement of existing sidewalk and/or curb and gutter. • Installation of new sidewalk and/or curb and gutter. Sealed bids must be received no later than 3:00 PM EST on or before Wednesday, July 26, 2023 to: City Hall General Services Department 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 101 Okeechobee, FL 34974 All responses received by the deadline will be opened and recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses within the Council Chambers, Room 200, at the address listed above. Any bids received after the above noted date and time will not be opened or considered. Facsimile or emailed bids will not be accepted. Product specifications are available in the Bid Packets that may be obtained on the City’s website: www.cityofokeechobee.com/contracting-opportunities.html, or from the General Services Department, Room 101 at City Hall during normal office hours, Mon-Fri, 8 AM-4:30 PM EST, except holidays, or by contacting Patty Burnette, 863-763-9820, or via email at pburnette@cityofokeechobee.com. Direct questions concerning the scope of work in writing no later than 4:00 PM EST, on July 19, 2023 to Public Works Director David Allen, dallen@ cityofokeechobee.com. NOTE: Bonding Requirements Apply to this Bid Opportunity. Bid submittals MUST be within a sealed envelope, and contain clearly identi fied, two (2) originals and one (1) copy of the bid, with the outside of the envelope clearly labeled “BID NO. PW 05-11-07-23 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 2023 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, 07-26-23, 3:00 PM”, the submit ting Company Name, and Return Address. Bids may be mailed, hand delivered and/or express mailed to the address listed above. Firms properly registered in the State of Florida are encouraged to submit their bid for consideration. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to deliver personally or by mail, their bid to the General Services Department on or before the closing hour and date for the receipt of bids as noted above. This solicitation does not commit the City of Okeechobee to award any contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this bid, or to contract for any services. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and to accept or reject all or part of any bid, as they may deem to be in the best interests of the City of Okeechobee. Responses to this bid, upon receipt by the General Services Department, will become public records subject to provisions of Florida Statute Chapter 119 Florida Public Records Law. By: David Allen, Public Works Director 605055 LON 7/12/2023 IN THE 19th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2018-CA-00027721ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. JOELLEN J. RHODEN; RUFUS RHODEN; MARY J. LAWLIS; OUSLEY ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES; OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CODE ENFORCEMENT; and UNKNOWN TENANT Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment dated June 15, 2023, entered in Case No.: 2018-CA-000277 of the Circuit Court in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, wherein 21st MORTGAGE CORPORATION, is the Plaintiff and JOELLEN J. RHODEN, RUFUS RHODEN, MARY J. LAWLIS, OUSLEY ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDACODE ENFORCEMENT are the Defendants. I, Jerald D. Bryant, Esq., Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, on JULY 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., by electronic sale at http:// okeechobee.realforeclose.com the following described real property as set forth in the Final Judgment to wit: Legal: LOT 18, OUSLEY ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 36 AND 37, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. INCLUDING A 2008 SKYLINE MANUFACTURED HOME, 8106CT MODEL, 52X28 AND HAVING SERIAL NUMBER AB610112-W-A AND AB61-0112-W-B. NOTICE IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS. Dated this 23rd day of June, 2023. JERALD D. BRYANT Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller By: Madalyn Pinon Deputy Clerk AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE NOTICE If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. 604555 LON 7/5,12/2023 Public Notice Public Notice NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ZONING RECLASSIFICATIONNOTICE: A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Okeechobee County Planning Board on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Health Department Auditorium, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida to consider a request for a change in zoning from the existing classification of Agriculture (A) to the proposed classification of Heavy Industrial (I-2). The property owner is the Frank DeCarlo Revocable Trust. The applicant is Frank DeCarlo. The property address is 5198 State Road 710 East and is further described as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH RANGE 36 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; BEING MORE PAR TICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 30, BEAR SOUTH 00 ” WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 30, A DISTANCE OF 1057 .00 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE SEABOARD COASTLINE RAILROAD (BEING A 130 FOOT WIDE RIGHT OF WAY); THENCE BEAR SOUTH 53’50” EAST ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 595.08 FEET; THENCE BEAR SOUTH 84’41 “EAST, A DISTANCE OF 3152.19 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD 710 (BEELINE HIGHWAY)BEING A 100 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY);THENCE BEAR NORTH 39’59”WEST ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 2362.59 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SEC TION 30; THENCE BEAR SOUTH 87” WEST ALONG SAID NORTH SECTION LINE, A DISTANCE OF 2122.12 FEET TO THE SAID NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 30. A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING to consider the request for a change in zoning will be held before the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the Judge William L. Hendry Courtroom, Room 270, Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 NW2nd Street, Okeechobee, Florida. The request for a change in zoning will be considered by the following titled ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 92-20 (LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA), TO PROVIDE FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ATLAS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A copy of the proposed ordinance shall be available for inspection by the public during normal business hours at the Okeechobee County Community Development Department, 1700 NW 9th Avenue, Suite A, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance and may submit written comments to the Community Development Department prior to the hearing. Any person deciding to appeal any decision by the Planning Board or Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at these meet ings or hearings will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. County Clerk and Community Development tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the County Clerk and of the Community Development Department. Okeechobee County Community Development Department 1700 NW 9th Avenue, Suite A; Okeechobee, Florida 34972 Petition R-2023-0758 605159 LON 7/12,19/2023 IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO.: 2022-CC-197 JUDGE: WILLIAM J. WALLACE BE A MAN BUY LAND, LLC, a Florida limited liability company Plaintiff, V. ADONAY HERNANDEZ CARRASCO, MERY MILAGRO ARTEAGA ECHEMENDIA, AND UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION, IF ANY, Defendants. Notice of Foreclosure Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May l 0, 2023 and an Order Resetting Foreclosure Sale dated June 22, 2023 and entered in 472022CC000197CCAXMX of the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Okeechobee County, Florida, wherein BE A MAN BUY LAND, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, is the Plaintiff and ADONAY HERNANDEZ CARRASCO, MERY MILAGRO ARTEAGA ECHEMEN DIA, AND UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION, IF ANY, are the Defendants. I, Jerald D. Bryant, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at https://okeechobee.realforeclose.com at 11:00 a.m. on August 9, 2023, the following described property as set forth in the Final Judgment of Foreclosure, to wit: Parcel ID: 1-15-36-35-0040-00100-0230 LOTS 23 AND 24, BLOCK 10, ORANGE BLOSSOM RANCHES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 9, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER with all the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. Dated on July 3, 2023. Jerald D. Bryant Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller By: Madalyn Pinon Deputy Clerk AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact, Court Administration, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiv ing this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired call 711. 605366 LON 7/12,19/2023 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) ENGINEERING SERVICES LAKEPORT WATER ASSOCIATION, INC.The scope of the professional engineering services sought by Lakeport Water Association, Inc. involves Septic to Sewer project, which includes preparing all plans and documents, permit applications, bid documents, preparing cost estimates, work with Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wastewater Grant Program and providing other professional engineering services in accor dance with project requirements. Lakeport Water Association, Inc. reserves the right to reject any or all responses in its’ sole discretion. Lakeport Water Association, Inc. also reserves the right to waive irregularities and technicalities and to re-advertise for additional responses. For information package and requirements for response contact LWA at 1057 Red Barn Road, Moore Haven, FL 33471 or (863) 946-1300. 604097 GCD 7/5,12,19,26,8/2,9/2023 Buying a car? Look in the classifieds! Selling a car? Advertise it in the classifieds! Love the earth. 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28 July 12, 2023 | Lake Okeechobee News | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ZONING RECLASSIFICATIONNOTICE: A PUBLIC HEARING will be held before the Okeechobee County Planning Board on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Health Department Auditorium, 1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida to consider a request for a change in zoning from the existing classifications of Agriculture (A) and Residential Single Family (RSF) to the proposed classification of Planned Development Zomani (PD). The preliminary plan proposes a mixed use development of approximately 1,016 acres including up to 4,500 dwelling units; up to 1,000,000 square feet of commercial uses; civic uses including schools, houses of worship, and recreation; over 200 acres of lakes, wetlands and other open spaces; and a resort on approximately 111 acres with hotels, up to 208 villas, and various indoor and outdoor amenities. The property owners are Cow Creek Cattle, LLC and R &L Farms, LLC. The applicants are Reuven Rogatinksi and Jonathan Einhorn. The property extends northward for approximately one-half mile from the north side of Whispering Pines, Whisper ing Pines Heights and Basswood Estates, and extends from US Highway 441 N westward for approximately 3 miles to US Highway 98 N. The total land areas is approximately 1,016 acres and is further described as follows: PARCEL 1: ALL THAT PART OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 34 EAST. LYING NORTH AND EAST OF STATE ROAD NO. 700 (US HWY 98) OKEECHOBEE COUNTY. FLORIDA. LESS & EXCEPT: A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 34 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTER SECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 1 AND THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD #700 (98) SAID POINT BEARS SOUTH 89” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1532.96 FEET FROM THE N.E. CORNER OF SAID SECTION 1 AS MEASURED ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE BEAR SOUTH 39’45” EAST ALONG THE SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD #700 (98) A DISTANCE OF 472.36 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 50’32” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 575.66 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH89”WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 1A DISTANCE OF 742.45 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; LESS AND EXCEPT: THE SOUTH 933.38 FEET OF THE EAST 933.38 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES BEING DESCRIBED AS THE EAST 40 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. LESS AND EXCEPT THEREFROM THE SOUTH 933.38 FEET AS DESCRIBED IN O. R. BOOK 271. PAGE 1255 AND RE-RECORDED IN O. R. BOOK 271. PAGE 1711,. BOTH BEING OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY. FLORIDA. PARCEL 3: THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA LYING EAST OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF STATE ROAD #700 (U.S. 98) RIGHT OF WAY. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT100 FEET IN WIDTH FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS. LYING IN SECTIONS 5 AND 6, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY. FLORIDA. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE SOUTH 100 FEET (AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE) OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 5. LESS THE EAST 933.38 FEET THEREOF; AND THE SOUTH 100 FEET (AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE) OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 6 .. LYING EAST OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF STATE ROAD #700 (US HWY 98) RIGHT OF WAY. AS DESCRIBED IN O. R. BOOK 369. PAGE 635, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY RECORDS. TOTAL ACRES OF WEST ZOMANI: 694.818 ACRES MORE OF LESS. (O.R.B. 818, PG. 441) THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. LYING WEST OF STATE ROAD 15. AND ALL OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXCEPT THAT PART LYING EAST OF STATE ROAD 15, AND LESS BEGINNING AT THE SW CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4 AND RUN EAST ALONG SECTION LINE 1390 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF PROPOSED RIM CANAL FOR OKEECHOBEE AIRPORT; THENCE IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION, ALONG NORTH BOUNDARY OF RIM CANAL. 1535 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID NM CANAL TO INTERSECTION-WITH THE WEST BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 4, 688 FEET, MORE OR LESS. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, LESS AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 300 ACRES; LESS AND EXCEPT THE EAST 1347 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1347 FEET OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA: AND. LESS AND EXCEPT THOSE LANDS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 357, PAGE 711 AND OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 357, PAGE 727, RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND THE EAST 1347 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1347 FEET OF THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH. RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. O.R.B. 818, PG. 441 BEING MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 4: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF SECTIONS 3 AND 4, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4, THENCE NORTH 89’43” EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF WEST HALF (1/2) OF SAID SECTION 4, A DISTANCE OF 2,631.92 FEET TO THE NORTH ONE-QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 89” EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 4, A DISTANCE OF 2,630.23 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 3; THENCE NORTH 89” EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 3, A DISTANCE OF 102.42 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 441 AS PER THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAP SECTION 91020-2519; THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) CALLS ARE ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE: 1) THENCE SOUTH 05” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 258.44 FEET; 2) THENCE SOUTH 05’39” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 500.02 FEET; 3) THENCE SOUTH 04’20” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 501.56 FEET; 4) THENCE SOUTH 02’57” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 502.16 FEET; 5) THENCE SOUTH 00’31” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 501.46 FEET; 6) THENCE SOUTH 00’21” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 437.24 FEET TO NORTHEAST CORNER OF THOSE LANDS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORD FILE 2020002357 AS PER THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. THENCE SOUTH 89’54”WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE AND ITS EASTERLY EXTENSION THEREOF OF SAID LANDS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORD FILE 2020002357, A DISTANCE OF 599.67 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF WHISPERING PINE HEIGHTS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, AT PAGE 25 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE NORTH 00’50” WEST ALONG THE EAST LIMIT OF SAID PLAT, A DISTANCE OF 20.00 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PLAT; THENCE SOUTH 89’54”WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PLAT, A DISTANCE OF 2,049.71 FEET TO A POINT ON THE BOUNDARY OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK 357, AT PAGE 727 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THE FOLLOWING EIGHT (8) CALLS ARE ALONG SAID LANDS DESCRIBED IN OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK 357, AT PAGE 727: 1) THENCE NORTH 04’54” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 59.47 FEET; 2) THENCE NORTH 47’54” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 35.63 FEET; 3) THENCE NORTH 69’54” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 44.70 FEET; 4) THENCE NORTH 87” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 99.17 FEET; 5) THENCE SOUTH 87’54” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 174.55 FEET; 6) THENCE NORTH 00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 5.89 FEET; 7) THENCE SOUTH 87’54” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 55.39 FEET; 8) THENCE SOUTH 07’54” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 101.28 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PLAT BOOK 3 AT PAGE 25; THENCE SOUTH 89’54” WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PLAT, A DISTANCE OF 2,301.05 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH 00’56” WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF SECTION 4, A DISTANCE OF 2,660.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID LANDS LYING IN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOTAL ACRES OF EAST ZOMANI: 321.207 ACRES MORE OR LESS. A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING to consider the request for a change in zoning will be held before the Board of County Commissioners in the Judge William L. Hendry Courtroom, Room 270, Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 NW 2nd Street, Okeechobee, Florida. The request for a change in zoning will be considered by the following titled ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 92-20 (LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA), TO PROVIDE FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ATLAS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A copy of the proposed ordinance shall be available for inspection by the public during normal business hours at the Okeechobee County Community Development Department, 1700 NW 9th Avenue, Suite A, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance and may submit written comments to the Community Development Department prior to the hearing. Any person deciding to appeal any decision by the Planning Board or Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at these meetings or hearings will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. County Clerk and Community Development tapes are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the County Clerk and of the Community Development Department. Okeechobee County Community Development Department 1700 NW 9th Avenue, Suite A; Okeechobee, Florida 34972 Petition L-2023-0002 605458 LON 7/12/2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF MOORE HAVEN’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Local Planning Agency of the City of Moore Haven shall hold a public hearing on Tues day, July 18, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 299 Riverside Drive, Moore Haven, Fl. Under con sideration is an application for a Small Scale Amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan, for the purpose of changing the Future Land Use designation from Industrial to Medium Density Residential for property located at 599 Avenue C. The Local Planning Agency’s role is to make a recommenda tion for approval or denial and forward its recommendations to the City Council. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Moore Haven shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 299 Riverside Drive, Moore Haven, Fl. To consider the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF MOORE HAVEN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, BY REVISING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP ON A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM INDUS TRIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; PROVID ING FOR INCLUSION OF ORDINANCE AND REVISED FUTURE LAND USE MAP IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Ordinance is for a Small Scale Plan Amendment to the Fu ture Land Use Map of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, for the purpose of changing the Future Land Use designation from In dustrial to Medium Density Residential for property located at 599 Avenue C. Subject Property Legal Description: THAT PART OF BLOCKS FOR TY-FIVE (45) AND FORTY-SIX (46) SOUTH OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD COMPANY, IN THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO SURVEY AND PLAT MADE BY T. E. FREDERICK, C. E., AND FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, PRIOR TO THE CREATION OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA.A copy of the proposed Amendment will be available for public Clerk, 299 Riverside Drive, Moore Haven, Florida 33471. Interested parties may appear at the meetings and be heard with respect to the proposed amendments. If a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Lo cal Planning Agency and/or the City Council with respect to any matter considered at the hearings, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any person requiring special accommodation at any of the meetings because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the City Clerk at 863-946-0711, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. CITY OF MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA Honorable Clay Browning, Mayor Ashley Wills, City Clerk 605322 LON/GCD 7/12/2023 Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Textbook and Board Policy AdoptionIn accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Okeechobee County School Board will consider amendment of the School Board policy listed below and consider adoption of Civics textbooks and materials for grade 7. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in Room 303 of the School Board Administrative Office at 700 S.W. 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee. Copies of the proposed amendment is available in the Superintendent’s Office. Copies of the textbooks and materials proposed for adoption may be viewed in the School Board Administration Building or at the following websites: Civics Book Selected Homepage/ Digital Links Username Password Material PDF/Flyer 7th Gr Yes McGraw Hill N/A https://my.mheducation.com SocialStudies_FL612 SocialStudies*612FL Civics: Inquire & Learn/Inspire & Lead 7th Gr Yes Cengage https://adoptions. https://nglsync.cengage.com/ No Username Needed FloridaPrograms ngl.cengage.com/ portal/review/USET Civics and fl-ss-civics-andCitizenship citizenship/ To review information enter the password FloridaPrograms and Select Launch Course Public input is invited. Amendment of Board Policy 3.29+ Domestic Security I. This policy provides for a domestic security plan for the District. II. Proposed revisions of this policy are based on recommendations from the Office of Safe Schools, change in Florida Statutes, or Florida State Board rules regarding safety. III. Legal authority for this policy is F.S. 1001.41 and 1001.42. Laws implemented are 1001.43, 1001.51, 1001.54, 1006.07, 1006.08, 1006.09, 1006.21, 1013.13, F.S.; State Board of Education Rules: 6A-1.0017, 6A-1.0018, 6A-1.0019, 6A-1.0403 and 6A-3.0171. IV. This policy amendment will not affect individuals from an economic standpoint. 604778 LON 7/12/2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2021 CA 677CHL HOLDINGS, INC., a Florida corporation, Plaintiff, vs. KELVIN SOHAN and ROGER S.S.R. MAHARAJ, and any unknown heirs, devisees, creditors, grantees, and other Unknown persons, or unknown spouses claiming By, through and under KELVIN SORAN and ROGER S.S.R. MAHARAJ, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: KELVIN SOHAN and ROGER S.S.R. MAHARAJ, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF KEL VIN SORAN and ROGER S.S.R. MAHARAJ, DEVISEES, CREDITORS, GRANT EES, and OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS OR UNKNOWN SPOUSES, claiming by, through or under.YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to Foreclose on the following property in Hendry County, Florida: Property ID: 4104329-0702281004.0 Lot 4, BLOCK 2211, of PORT LABELLE UNIT 7, a subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 116 of the Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Steven J. Polhemus, P.A., the Plaintiffs attorney whose address is P.O. Box 2188, LaBelle, Florida 33975, on or before August 4, 2023 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. Dated on June 29, 2023 Kimberley Barrineau, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller By: Alexis Dominguez As Deputy Clerk 605147 HEND 7/12,19/2023 INVITATION TO BID STRIPING AND PAVEMENT MARKING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS ROADS IN HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA BID No. 2023-27 OPENING DATE AND TIME: AUGUST 9, 2023 AT 2:00 P.M.Sealed Bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County, Florida, for “Striping and Pavement Marking Services for Various Roads in Hendry County, Florida”. In order to be considered, bids must be received by the Board of County Commissioners, c/o the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Attn: Kimberley Barrineau, Clerk of Circuit Court, at the C.E. Hall Building, Room A-226, Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by August 9, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., at which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses. A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained online at www. hendryfla.net under the Public Information tab or by calling (863) 675-5222. Firms are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Conference on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at the Hendry County Engineering Confer ence Room, located at 99 E Cowboy Way, LaBelle, FL 33935. The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this solicitation, or to contract for any services. The County retains the right to cancel this solicitation or reject any or all responses for any reason set forth in Hendry County Code Section 1-2-185(c)(3)a and may choose to re-procure at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para participar un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Jorge Hernandez al (863) 612-4726. 604784 HEND 7/5,12,19,26,8/2/2023 Public Notice Public Auction at Devon Self Storage 2190 FL-70 Okeechobee, FL 34972Property will be sold to satisfy the Owner’s lien for rent under the Flor ida Self-Storage Facility Act. Proper ty contained in the units will be sold to the highest bidder via an online auction at www.storagetreasures. com. Online bidding will begin on 07/17/23 at 10:00 AM and will continue until 07/31/23 at 10:00 AM at which time a high bidder will be determined. Devon Self Storage reserves the right to set minimum bids and to refuse bids. Please refer to www.storagetreasures.com for all other terms and conditions governing the bidding and auction process. Contents include but are not limited to furniture, appliances, tools, household items, electronics, clothing, and bedding. Litteral, John #527 , Litteral, April #425 , Boldt, Rebecca #428 604381 LON 7/12,19/2023 PUBLIC NOTICEThere will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the Pahokee Housing Authority. Date: July 20, 2023 Time: 5:00 pm Location: Vera M. Hopson Chambers, located at Pahokee Housing Authority’s Central Office, 465 Friend Terrace, Pahokee, FL 33476. Due to the ongoing pandemic, COVID-19 social distancing guidelines will be followed. The public is welcome to attend. 585964 LON 7/12/2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: CLEWISTON TOWING & AUTO SALVAGE gives notice that on 07/24/2023 at 10:00 AM the fol lowing vehicles(s) may be sold by public sale at 600 E. SUGARLAND HWY CLEWISTON FLA 33440 to satisfy the lien for the amount owed on each vehicle for any recovery, towing, or storage services charges and administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida stat ute 713.78.*We have the right to refuse any and all bids* 2005 CHEV 2GCEC13T751334868 605453 HEND 7/12/2023 NOTICE: AUCTION on Friday July 14, 2023 At 9:00 am at 1225 N.W. Avenue L Belle Glade, Florida Property of: KRISTINA MITCHELL Couch, chairs, and end tables. SHAMARA YOUNG Kids bike, kids bed, crib mattress, box spring, boxes of kids clothes, kids shoes and end table.604352 PB 7/5,12/2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that on 7/25/2023 at 10:30 am, the following mobile home will be sold at public auction pursuant to F.S. 715.109. 2012 WLDW TV 4X4TWDB22CA247448. Last Tenants: JOE DAVID CLINE JR and all unknown parties beneficiaries heirs. Sale to be at DAVID JOHN DANNENHAUER, 199 AVENUE J SW, MOORE HAVEN, FL 33471. 239-288-9941. 605148 GCD 7/12,19/2023 Celebrate your loved one’s life in a way that’s as independent as they were – in the Lake Okeechobee News and Caloosa Belle Independent and SouthCentralFloridaLife.com. Share fond memories, photos and information on celebrations of life using our easy, step-by-step process. Submit a memorial at southcentralfloridalife.com/obituaries/ rrfrn t rrfrn brrn trr rrfr frntr rrfr f r rr rrrfrn f r r frrfr fr frr rrfrn rr rrfrn f f rrfrn rr r rrfrn fr rr r r rrr rrfrn rrr rr nr r rrfrn r rr n r rr rrf tff r rrfrn tfr rrfr rrfr rrrrfrr rn r r rrr fr rr rr f rrfrn r rr rrfrn ‘ rn f ‘ rn f ‘ rrrfrn ’f “rr r rrfn rf ffn frrfrn Reading newspapers help you plan your time wisely. No wonder newspaper readers enjoy life more!

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SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Lake Okeechobee News | July 12, 2023 29 Public Notice Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF MOORE HAVEN’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Local Planning Agency of the City of Moore Haven shall hold a public hearing on Tues day, July 18, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 299 Riverside Drive, Moore Haven, Fl. Under con sideration is an application for a Small Scale Amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan, for the purpose of changing the Future Land Use designation from Industrial to Medium Density Residential for property located at 499 Avenue C. The Local Planning Agency’s role is to make a recommenda tion for approval or denial and forward its recommendations to the City Council. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Moore Haven shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 299 Riverside Drive, Moore Haven, Fl. To consider the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CITY OF MOORE HAVEN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, BY REVISING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP ON A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, FROM INDUS TRIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; PROVID ING FOR INCLUSION OF ORDINANCE AND REVISED FUTURE LAND USE MAP IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Ordinance is for a Small Scale Plan Amendment to the Fu ture Land Use Map of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, for the purpose of changing the Future Land Use designation from In dustrial to Medium Density Residential for property located at 499 Avenue C.Subject Property Legal Description: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Block 21, being the intersection of the East line of 5th Street and the South boundary line of the Atlantic Coast Line Rail road right of way, according to the revised map or plat of the City of thence running South 2o 05’ East along the East boundary line of 5th Street a distance of 280 feet to a point; thence running North 87o 55’ East, a distance of 140 feet to a point in Lot 6 of Block 22; thence running North 2o 05’ West a distance of 196.2 feet to a point on the South boundary line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right of way; thence running North 61o 05’ West, along the South bound ary line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad right of way a distance according to survey and plat thereof made by Henry S. Gove under date of May, 1927.A copy of the proposed Amendment will be available for public Clerk, 299 Riverside Drive, Moore Haven, Florida 33471. Interested parties may appear at the meetings and be heard with respect to the proposed amendments. If a person decides to appeal any decisions made by the Lo cal Planning Agency and/or the City Council with respect to any matter considered at the hearings, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any person requiring special accommodation at any of the meetings because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the City Clerk at 863-946-0711, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. CITY OF MOORE HAVEN, FLORIDA Honorable Clay Browning, Mayor Ashley Wills, City Clerk 605324 LON/GCD 07/12/2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2023 CA 107CAREER FINANCIAL CORP., Plaintiff, -vsLABELLE LAND PARTNERSHIP and RUSSELL J. TAYLOR, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO DEFENDANTS LABELLE LAND PARTNERSHIP AND RUSSELL J. TAYLOR: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following real property in Glades County, Florida: LOT 11, BLOCK 41, OF PORT LABELLE UNIT 102, A SUBDIVISION AC CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 66, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA; LOT 18, BLOCK 48, OF PORT LABELLE UNIT 102, A SUBDIVISION AC CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 66, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA; LOT 20, BLOCK 48, OF PORT LABELLE UNIT 102, A SUBDIVISION AC CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 66, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA; LOT 53, BLOCK 40, OF PORT LABELLE UNIT 102, A SUBDIVISION AC CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 66, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA, has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on the PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY, whose name and address is ALBERTO A. MACIA, ESQ., 3129 CARRIAGE CIRCLE, NAPLES, FLORIDA 34105-2700, on or before August 5, 2023, and file the original with the CLERK OF THIS COURT either before service on the PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY or immediately thereafter; otherwise a DEFAULT will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. DATED this 5th day of July, 2023. TAMI PEARCE SIMMONS Clerk of the Circuit Court by: Tonya Patrick As Deputy Clerk 605468 GCD 7/12,19,26,82/2023 Administr ation of Estates Administr ation of Estates IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 23-CP-40IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOHN KLINE REINHEIMER, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of John Kline Reinheimer, deceased, whose date of death was January 17, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hendry County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 141 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle Florida 33935. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORI DA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 5, 2023. Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative Amy Meghan Neaher Susan K. Reinheimer Attorney 45 Trinity Chapel Rd. Florida Bar Number: 190748 Asheville, NC 28805 6313 Corporate Court Ste. 110 Fort Myers, Florida 33919 Telephone: (239) 785-3800 Fax: (239) 224-3391 E-Mail: aneaher@neaherlaw.com SecondaryE-Mail: kwagner@neaherlaw.com 603319 HEND 7/5,12/2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 23CP000148IN RE: ESTATE OF REBECCA FISHER Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of REBECCA FISHER, deceased, whose date of death was May 18, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for OKEECHOBEE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 312 NW Third St, Okeechobee, FL 34972. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORI DA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 12, 2023. Attorney for Personal Representative:Personal Representative: Erin Kirkwood DAVID LEVETON Attorney 3355 Elmont Road Florida Bar Number: 61700 Toledo, Ohio 43615 607 SW Saint Lucie Crescent, Suite 106 Stuart, FL 34994 Telephone: (772) 210-2529 E-Mail: erin@erinkirkwoodlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: ekirkwood20@gmail.com 604836 LON 7/12,19/2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 472023CP000091CPAXMXIN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE CHARLES PARKER Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of George Charles Parker, deceased, whose date of death was March 23, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. The names and addresses of the per sonal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORI DA STATUES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, NY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 12, 2023. Attorney for Personal Representative:Personal Representative: Hilda M. Porro, Attomey Priscilla Severini Florida Bar Number: 821550 6445 SE 183rd Avenue Road Hilda M. Porro, P.A. Ocklawaha, Florida 32179 11924 Forest Hill Blvd., #10A-175 Wellington, FL 33414 Telephone: (561) 798-3994 E-Mail: hilda@hildaporrolaw.com 605381 LON 7/12,19/2023 Public Notice Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS JAIL INMATE PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES RFP NUMBER: 2023-18 OPENING DATE AND TIME: 21 July 2023Sealed Proposals will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County, Florida, for JAIL INMATE PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES. The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners is seeking proposals for pharmaceutical services to inmates in custody at the Hendry County Jail, LaBelle, Florida. Such services shall be provided at the jail. In order to be considered, bids must be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the C.E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Office) in the Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by 21 July 2023 at 2:00 p.m., at which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses. A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained from the Hendry County Administrative Office, located at 640 South Main St., LaBelle, Florida (for pick up), Post Office Box 2340, LaBelle, FL 33975 (mailing address) or by calling (863) 675-5220, or from H. Ian Proverbs, harold.proverbs@hendryfla.net. The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this solicitation, or to contract for any services. The County retains the right to cancel this solicitation or reject any or all responses for any reason set forth in Hendry County Code Section 1-2-185(c)(3)a and may choose to re-procure at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para partiacipar un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacato con Audelia Bustamante al (863) 675-5352. 602149 HEND 6/21,28,7/5,12/2023 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS JAIL INMATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES RFP NUMBER: 2023-16 OPENING DATE AND TIME: 21 July 2023Sealed Proposals will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County, Florida, for JAIL INMATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES. The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners is seeking proposals for medical services to inmates in custody at the Hendry County Jail, LaBelle, Florida. Such services shall be provided at the jail. In order to be considered, bids must be received by the Board of County Commissioners at the C.E. Hall Building (Clerk’s Office) in the Hendry County Courthouse Complex, 25 E. Hick pochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida by 21 July 2023 at 2:00 p.m., at which time all responses to this request will be recorded in the presence of one or more witnesses. A copy of the Instructions and Bid Documents can be obtained from the Hendry County Administrative Office, located at 640 South Main St., LaBelle, Florida (for pick up), Post Office Box 2340, LaBelle, FL 33975 (mailing address) or by calling (863) 675-5220, or from H. Ian Proverbs, harold.proverbs@hendryfla.net. The solicitation does not commit Hendry County to award any contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this solicitation, or to contract for any services. The County retains the right to cancel this solicitation or reject any or all responses for any reason set forth in Hendry County Code Section 1-2-185(c)(3)a and may choose to re-procure at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. Hendry County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para partiacipar un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacato con Audelia Bustamante al (863) 675-5352 602145 HEND 6/21,28,7/5,12/2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HENDRY COUNTY LABELLE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County LaBelle Airport Advisory Board Meeting will hold a meeting on July 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm, at the LaBelle Airport Terminal, located at 311 E Cowboy Way, LaBelle, Florida. The meeting is open to the public. If a person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Please note that matters may be discussed at the meeting, which are not on the prepared agenda for the meeting. If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommodation for your attendance at the meeting, please contact LaBelle Airport at (863) 675-1568. Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1; or e-mail naomi.gilde@hendryfla.net. Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Si necesita la assistencia de un interprete que hable espanol para partici par un esta reunion, por favor pongase en contacto con Jorge Hernandez al (863) 863-675-5222. 603881 HEND 7/12,19/2023 HENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF BUDGET WORKSHOP Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners will hold a workshop on July 25, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., at the Hendry County Courthouse, Commission Chambers, 25 East Hickpoochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida to discuss the 2022-2023 County budgets and related issues. The meeting is open to the public. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/ she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Please note that matters may be discussed at the workshop which are not on the prepared agenda for the workshop. If you have a disability that will require special assistance or accommodation for your participation in the meeting, please contact Hendry County Administration at (863) 675-5220; Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1; or e-mail tracy. nobles@hendryfla.net. Hendry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Si necesita la ayuda de un intrprete de espaol para participar en esta reunin, por favor comunquese con Audelia Bustamante al (863) 675-5352. 604553 HEND 7/12/2023 Public Notice Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALEPursuant to Section 715.109, notice is hereby given that the following property will be offered for public sale and will sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash:A 2000 Travel Trailer, VIN 1TC3B2416Y1511275 and the con tents therein, if any, abandoned by previous occupants, Renata Ann Shropshire a/k/a Renata Sophire.On July 20, 2023 at 9:00am at Clewiston Lake Okeechobee RV Resort, 194 County Road 720, Lot 109, Clewiston, Florida 33440. THE EDWARDS LAW FIRM, PL 500 S. Washington Boulevard, Suite 400 Sarasota, Florida 34236 Telephone: (941) 363-0110 Facsimile: (941) 952-9111 Attorneys for Clewiston Lake Okeechobee RV Resort By: /s/ Sheryl A. Edwards SHERYL A. EDWARDS Florida Bar No. 0057495 sedwards@edwards-lawfirm.com 604091 LON 7/5,12/2023 Okeechobee County School Board meetings for July, August and September 2023The Okeechobee County School Board will meet for a regular business meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The School Board will hold a second July meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., for Approval of Tentative Millage Rates and Tentative Budget for Advertisement for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The School Board will meet on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., for the First Public Hearing for Tentative Millage Rates and the Tentative Budget for 2023-24. The School Board will meet on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 6:00. The meeting previously scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 2023 has been cancelled. The School Board will meet on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., for the Final Public Hearing for Millage Rates and the Budget for 2023-24. The previously scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, has been canceled. Regular School Board business will be conducted at all meetings. These meetings will be held in the School Board Administrative Office at 700 SW 2nd Avenue, room 303, Okeechobee, and are open to the public. 593392 LON 7/12,19,8/30/2023 Fictitious Name FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that BRIAN L MOSLEY, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of INNOVATIVE LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSULTATION FIRM located at 5104 SE 42ND ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 intends to register the said name in OKEECHOBEE county with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes. 604892 LON 7/12/2023 FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that LUCAS MEDIA EMPIRE LLC, OWNER, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of FLORIDA HANDMADE located at 4475 FORT KEIS AVENUE, LABELLE, FL 33935 intends to register the said name in HENDRY county with the Division of Corporations, Florida Depart ment of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes. 605411 HEND 7/12/2023 FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that CENTRO MISIONERO AGAPE, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of AGAPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY located at 24068 US HIGHWAY 27, MOORE HAVEN, FL 33471 intends to register the said name in GLADES county with the Division of Corporations, Florida Depart ment of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes. 604959 GCD 7/12/2023 Love the earth. 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30 July 12, 2023 | Lake Okeechobee News | SouthCentralFloridaLife.com SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Lake Okeechobee News | July 12, 2023 31 Administr ation of Estates Administration of Estates IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION Division: IA File No. 50-2022-CP-003041-XXXX-NB IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FELIX KSIDO, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Felix Ksido, deceased, whose date of death was January 15, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 205 North Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORI DA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 12, 2023. Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative Adrian P. Thomas, Esquire Robert Ksido Florida Bar Number: 981559 7 Beaumont Street ADRIAN PHILIP THOMAS, P.A. Brooklyn, New York 11235 515 East Las Olas Boulevard Suite 1050 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 Telephone: (954) 764-7273 Fax: (954) 764-7274 E-Mail: legal-service@aptpa.com Secondary E-Mail: LCollins@aptpa.com 603940 PB 7/12,19/2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA File No. 50-2023-CP-002253-XXXX-MB PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ILIRIAN TRONI, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administration of the Estate of Ilirian Troni, deceased, whose date of death was May 20, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Flor ida, Probate Division, the address of which is Main Courthouse 205 N. Dixie Highway, 4th FL, Rm 4.25, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s Estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s Estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORI DA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: July 5, 2023. Attorney for Personal Representative: Personal Representative: Cyrus Malhotra Granit Troni Florida Bar No. 0022751 12159 Cuddington Court THE MALHOTRA LAW FIRM P.A.Wellington, Florida 33414 Attorneys for Petitioner 3903 Northdale Blvd., Suite 100E Tampa, FL 33624 Telephone: (813) 902-2119 Fax Number: (727)290-4044 Email: filings@FLprobatesolutions.com Secondary: cortney@FLprobatesolutions.com 603234 PBC 7/5,12/2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 22-CP-179IN RE: THE ESTATE OF EDWIN EISELE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of EDWIN EISELE, deceased, whose date of death was October 12, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hendry County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida 33935. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this Notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORI DA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is July 12, 2023. SUSAN NESBET-SIKUTA EVELYN V. EISELE Attorney for Personal RepresentativePersonal Representative Florida Bar No. 859001 Florida 3680 County Road 830 Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, PC Felda, 33930 9110 Strada Place Mercato Suite 6200 Naples, FL 34108 Telephone: (239) 390-1900 Email: susan.sikuta@dentons.com Secondary Email: michelle.maliszewski@dentons.com 604345 HEND 7/12,19/2023 Ta x Deeds Ta x Deeds NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD043 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that LD 401 K PLAN & TRUST the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 3042 Year of Issuance: June-01-2016 Description of Property: PIONEER ESTATES UNIT NO. 2 (PLAT BOOK 6 PAGES 15 THROUGH 17) LOT 76. 1-04-38-36-0020-00000-0760 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: ERNEST R HILL SR REV LIV TR ERNEST R. HILL SR. TRUSTEE OF THE ERNEST R. HILL, SR. REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED OCTOBER 20, 1997 EMILY M. BAKER, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE ERNEST R. HILL, SR. REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED OCTOBER 20, 1997 LINDA HILL, SPOUSE OF ERNEST R. HILL, SR., DECEASED ERNEST R. HILL, JR., SON OF ERNEST R. HILL, SR., DECEASED Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee.realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 601150 LON 6/28,7/5,12,19/2023 Administr ation of Estates Administr ation of Estates IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 472023CP000159CPAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID D. MOORE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of DAVID D. MOORE, deceased, File No.: 472023CP000159CPAXMX is pending in the Circuit Court for Okeechobee County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 312 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this Notice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including’ unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED 2 YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH The date of the first publication of this Notice is July 12, 2023. SORGINI & SORGINI, P.A. Bryan Nicholas Moore, as ROBERT C. SORGINI Personal Representative of the 300 North Federal Highway Estate of DAVID D. MOORE Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 17812 72nd Road North Email: bob@rcslawyers.com Loxahatchee,FL 33470 Telephone: (561) 585-5000 Facsimile: (561) 533-9455 Florida Bar Number: 321321 605023 LON 7/12,19/2023 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD062 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that MADD ASSETS LLC the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 611 Year of Issuance: June-01-2019 Description of Property: LOT B OF TRACT 22 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 22, SECTION 21 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3-3E, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. 1-21-34-33-0A00-00022-B000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: MILTON JACKSON DEBBIE ANN JACKSON Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee. realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 604178 LON 7/12,19,26,8/2/2023 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD067 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that MADD ASSETS LLC the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 3273 Year of Issuance: June-01-2018 Description of Property: LOT L OF TRACT 9 WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 9, SECTION 14 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3-3E, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. 1-14-34-33-0A00-00009-L000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: DONALD AMBROISE Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee. realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 604187 LON 7/12,19,26,8/2/2023 Ta x Deeds Ta x Deeds NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD066 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that MADD ASSETS LLC the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 3272 Year of Issuance: June-01-2018 Description of Property: LOT K OF TRACT 9 EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 9, SECTION 14 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3-3E, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. 1-14-34-33-0A00-00009-K000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: DONALD AMBROISE Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee. realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 604184 LON 7/12,19,26,8/2/2023 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD063 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that MADD ASSETS LLC the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 645 Year of Issuance: June-01-2017 Description of Property: LOT B OF TRACT 21 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 21, SECTION 21 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3-3E, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. 1-21-34-33-0A00-00021-B000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: LOULOU JEAN Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee. realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 604179 LON 7/12,19,26,8/2/2023 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD060 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that MADD ASSETS LLC the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 518 Year of Issuance: June-01-2018 Description of Property: LOT F OF TRACT 21 EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 21, SECTION 21 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3-3E, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. 1-21-34-33-0A00-00021-F000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: LOULOU JEAN Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee. realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 604172 LON 7/12,19,26,8/2/2023 Ta x Deeds Ta x Deeds NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD064 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that MADD ASSETS LLC the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1590 Year of Issuance: June-01-2017 Description of Property: DIXIE RANCH ESTATES (PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 33) LOT 23 BLOCK 2. 1-23-36-34-0010-00020-0230 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: BRENDA ANN OWENS BRENDA OWENS BRENDA OWENS AKA BRENDA A OWENS AKA BRENDA ANN OWENS AKA ANN OWENS AKA ANNE OWENS Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee. realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 604180 LON 7/12,19,26,8/2/2023 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD058 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that MUNICIPAL POINT CAPITAL, LP the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1195 Year of Issuance: June-01-2021 Description of Property: RIVER ACRES (PLAT BOOK 5 PAGES 13 & 14) LOT 39. 1-21-36-33-0010-00000-0390 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: DONNA S FLORA AL CHRISTOPHER FLORA, SON OF DONNA S FLORA, DECEASED DON ALAN FLORA, SON OF DONNA S. FLORA, DECEASED Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee.realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 601161 LON 6/28,7/5,12,19/2023 Celebrate your loved one’s life in a way that’s as independent as they were – in the Lake Okeechobee News and Caloosa Belle Independent and SouthCentralFloridaLife.com. Share fond memories, photos and information on celebrations of life using our easy, step-by-step process. 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SouthCentralFloridaLife.com | Lake Okeechobee News | July 12, 2023 31 Ta x Deeds Ta x Deeds NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD065 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that MADD ASSETS LLC the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2866 Year of Issuance: June-01-2017 Description of Property: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST; RUN THENCE NORTH 8912” WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 20 AND THE CENTER LINE OF THE B & K MCARTHUR ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 1329.08 FEET FOR POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 8912” WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 20 FOR A DISTANCE OF 1329.08 FEET THENCE RUN NORTH 004” EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 20 FOR A DISTANCE OF 1332.88 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 8911” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 1329.08 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 0’ 00” WEST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 20 FOR A DISTANCE OF 1332.78 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING; LESS THE SOUTH 30.00 FEET RESERVED FOR ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. LYING IN AND COMPRISING A PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. LESS & EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 20, TOWN SHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST; THENCE NORTH 89” WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID NORTH 1/2 AND THE CENTERLINE OF B & K MCARTHUR ROAD A DISTANCE OF 2658.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1007.10 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 004” EAST A DISTANCE OF 325.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 8912” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 724.47 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 004” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 325.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 8912” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 724.47 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS & EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST; THENCE NORTH 89” WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID NORTH 1/2 AND THE CENTERLINE OF B & K MCARTHUR ROAD A DISTANCE OF 1329.08 FEET; THENCE NORTH 004” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 898.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 004” EAST A DISTANCE OF 434.26 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 569.61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 004” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 434.30 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 8912” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 569.61 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS & EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST; THENCE NORTH 8912” WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID NORTH 1/2 AND THE CENTERLINE OF B & K MCARTHUR ROAD A DISTANCE OF 1329.08 FEET; THENCE NORTH 004” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 464.25 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 004” EAST A DISTANCE OF 434.25 FEET; THENCE NORTH 8912” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 569.61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 004” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 434.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 8912” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 569.61 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS & EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST; THENCE NORTH 8912” WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID NORTH 1/2 AND THE CENTERLINE OF B & K MCARTHUR ROAD A DISTANCE OF 1329.08 FEET; THENCE NORTH 004” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 004” EAST A DISTANCE OF 434.25 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 569.61 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 004” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 434.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 8912” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 569.61 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS & EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST; THENCE NORTH 89” WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID NORTH 1/2 AND THE CENTERLINE OF B & K MCARTHUR ROAD A DISTANCE OF 1933.69 FEET; THENCE NORTH 004” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 355.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 004” EAST A DISTANCE OF 325.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 724.47 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 004” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 325.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 8912” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 724.47 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS & EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST; THENCE NORTH 8912” WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID NORTH 1/2 AND THE CENTERLINE OF B & K MCARTHUR ROAD A DISTANCE OF 1898.69 FEET; THENCE NORTH 004” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 004” EAST A DISTANCE OF 325.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 8912” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 759.47 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 004” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 325.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 8912” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 759.47 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS & EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 36 EAST; THENCE NORTH 8912” WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID NORTH 1/2 AND THE CEN TERLINE OF B & K MCARTHUR ROAD A DISTANCE OF 1898.69 FEET; THENCE NORTH 004” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 681.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 004” EAST A DISTANCE OF 325.70 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 759.47 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 004” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 325.70 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 759.47 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. 1-20-37-36-0A00-00002-B000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: ROBERT C LAPP Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee. realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 604182 LON 7/12,19,26,8/2/2023 Ta x Deeds Ta x Deeds NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD056 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOHN ASENDORF the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 619 Year of Issuance: June-01-2018 Description of Property: LOTS B & C OF TRACT 23 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 23, SECTION 23 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3-3E, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 23, SECTION 23 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3-3E, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OF THE NORTH 30 FEET THEREOF FOR ROAD AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES. 1-23-34-33-0A00-00023-B000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: BEHZAD AREF IMANI MALINI DHANNU Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee.realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 601159 LON 6/28,7/5,12,19/2023 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD061 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that MADD ASSETS LLC the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 524 Year of Issuance: June-01-2017 Description of Property: LOT B OF TRACT 4 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 4, SECTION 20 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3-3E, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA. 1-20-34-33-0A00-00004-B000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: LINDA M COHEN DR RICHARD ALAN COHEN, HUSBAND OF LINDA M COHEN, DECEASED MISTY MARIE TESNEAR, DAUGHTER OF LINDA M COHEN, DECEASED Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee. realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 604176 LON 7/12,19,26,8/2/2023 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD059 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that MADD ASSETS LLC the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 336 Year of Issuance: June-01-2017 Description of Property: LOT J OF TRACT 10 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 10, SECTION 14 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3-3E, INCLUSIVE, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA . 1-14-34-33-0A00-00010-J000 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: IRVIN WASHINGTON SUSIE G WASHINGTON HEIRS OF IRVIN WASHINGTON AND SUSIE G WASHINGTON, BOTH DECEASED Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 17th day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee. realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 604167 LON 7/12,19,26,8/2/2023 Ta x Deeds Ta x Deeds NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD052 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JAMES D BUSBY II the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2250 Year of Issuance: June-01-2021 Description of Property: BRIDLEWOOD RANCHES (PLAT BOOK 7 PAGES 34 THROUGH 50) LOT 11. 1-25-37-36-0010-00000-0110 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: ELLA III LLC ELLA III LLC C/O JONATHAN R. POLITANO, MANAGER Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee.realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 601155 LON 6/28,7/5,12,19/2023 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD042 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that LD 401 K PLAN & TRUST the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2065 Year of Issuance: June-01-2016 Description of Property: BASSWOOD INCORPORATED UNIT NUMBER 2 (PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 28) LOT 10 BLOCK 13. 1-05-37-35-0020-00130-0100 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: CARL MAXWELL REBECCA MAXWELL Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee.realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 601149 LON 6/28,7/5,12,19/2023 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD041 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that LD 401 K PLAN & TRUST the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1770 Year of Issuance: June-01-2019 Description of Property: BASSWOOD, INC. UNIT NO 3 (PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 37) LOT 20 BLOCK 41. 1-05-37-35-0030-00410-0200 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: MARK J JEKOT TERRI LYNN JEKOT Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee.realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 601148 LON 6/28,7/5,12,19/2023 Ta x Deeds Ta x Deeds NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD055 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that TC 2020, LLC the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1592 Year of Issuance: June-01-2020 Description of Property: LAKE MONTAZA ESTATES SECTION ONE (PLAT BOOK 5 PAGES 15 THROUGH 19) LOT 4 BLOCK 5. 1-27-33-35-0010-00050-0040 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: RENE W SHARPE Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee.realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 601158 LON 6/28,7/5,12,19/2023 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD040 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that LD 401 K PLAN & TRUST the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 1610 Year of Issuance: June-01-2019 Description of Property: OTTER CREEK ESTATES UNIT ONE (PLAT BOOK 6 PAGE 29) LOT 26. 1-30-35-35-0030-00000-0260 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: GRETCHEN S WILLIAMS Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee.realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 601146 LON 6/28,7/5,12,19/2023 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED2023TD057 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that JOHN ASENDORF the holder 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 property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2755 Year of Issuance: June-01-2018 Description of Property: AIRI ACRES (PLAT BOOK 7 PAGE 53) LOT 10. 3-22-37-35-0020-00000-0100 Said property being in the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida Name in which assessed: JEFFREY D CAMERON Unless said certificate shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder by electronic sale at 10:00 A.M., on the 3rd day of August, 2023 at www.okeechobee.realforeclose.com, or any subsequently scheduled sale date. SUBJECT TO CURRENT TAXES Jerald D Bryant, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER Okeechobee County, Florida /s/ Frances Conner Deputy Clerk NOTICE REGARDING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; 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 within 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. 601160 LON 6/28,7/5,12,19/2023 Buying a car? Look in the classifieds! Selling a car? 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