GREEN SPACES
By Darien Hardy
ensacola’s Canopy Resto -
Pration Project is a volunteer-led nonprofit that aims to help beautify the city and restore the community’s urban tree canopy through the power of native tree planting and active volunteer engagement.
The project was modeled after the Orlando Street Tree Program, which is still thriving, according to Chelsea Mahan, co-founder of the Canopy Restoration Project. Mahan and her husband, Adam Cayton, were among the first people to become involved with this project.
“We were worried about climate change and the loss of biodiversity,” Mahan said. “We were wondering about things we could do.” They read about the Climate Task Force, a recommendation in Pensacola that played a significant role in promoting the planting of more trees in the city. They learned that the best way to earn money and start this kind of project is by working with local neighborhood associations.
Mahan and the other co-founders of the project started a neighborhood association called East Pensacola Heights. From there, they learned about the Tree Trust Fund grant from the Council of Neighborhood Association Presidents of Pensacola (CNAPP). They applied for the grant and were awarded $3,575 in funds. Today, their award stands at $5,500.
Before the Canopy Restoration Project, a pilot project was conducted by the group prior to its establishment as a non-profit organization. That project was the East Pensacola Heights Canopy Restoration Project. The first iteration of the project focused on advising and observing park trees being planted. “We could see that when the city plants trees, they have to do a bidding
process to get the labor to plant the trees, and they have to hire people to water them,” Mahan explained. “Sometimes, the watering trucks broke down, and the trees would get hit by weed whackers by the various people who were taking care of them. We learned a lot from that project.”
Soon enough, the organization was planting trees itself for the first time. In 2022, when they launched this pilot project, they planted 25 trees purchased by the City of Pensacola, as well as an additional 36 trees, which were donated by the UF/IFAS Extension in Santa Rosa County. In total, they planted more than 50 trees at the start of their ecological efforts. Eventually, more people joined the cause.
“Kelly Hagan, former president of CNAPP, was already doing a lot of environmental work in the city,” Mahan said. “Then, I met Tom Patton, who’s a retired real estate developer. Together with CNAPP, we became a nonprofit and conducted a city-wide project through various neighborhood associations that helped reach out to other neighborhoods and expand our scope.”
The Canopy Restoration Project plants trees within the right-of-way of the city’s residential spaces and 20 feet beyond it toward a house. The right-of-way is the space in front of the house that runs from sidewalk to curb and includes any grassy or landscape strip.
“There are so many reasons to plant trees,” Mahan said. “It’s well documented that stormwater mitigation is a huge issue in Pensacola, and these trees will help with that. It also improves walkability and beautification, raises property value, provides passive cooling and helps with traffic calming. Even just the mental health benefits of people and the educational aspect of people learning are impressive.”
The Canopy Restoration Project is holding an open application for a tree giveaway for both a city resident project and a county resident project. Applicants may choose up to three trees to have planted out of five long-lived, storm-resistant and native tree options.
“Every tree has a participant that has volunteered to care for it, a tree steward,” Mahan said. “They sign a commitment to care and are supposed to take care of the tree for the first two years. We have a very specific watering schedule that we provide them, and we also provide them with a five-gallon bucket and a plastic protection ring.”
Funding for these projects comes from a County Tree Trust Fund and a City Tree Trust Fund.
“When the city plants trees, whether it’s in parks or anywhere in the city, they have to put out a bid for people to plant them, and then they end up paying for watering for at least a year. It ends up being thousands of dollars per tree,” Mahan said. “The trees we plant end up being, on average, $58 per tree because we’re completely relying on volunteer labor, not only to plan the project, but also to plant and maintain the trees.”
The Canopy Restoration Project will close its open application by the beginning of November and plant the trees from mid-December to February—which is the best time of the year to plant trees because it’s the cooler months of the year, outside of hurricane and drought seasons and allows the tree’s roots to do most of its growing during the dormant period of winter.
On what The Canopy Restoration Project affectionately refers to as Planting Day, a big group of volunteers will come together to plant all the trees. Some of these people have been volunteering with the organization the entire time, while
others are interested members of the community or school groups. The Canopy Restoration Project partners with city experts to ensure the right trees go in the right places. Panhandle Growers, a nursery in Milton, is the main tree source for the project.
“We have a great relationship with them, and they often come out and do demonstrations for us,” Mahan said. “Part of our goal is education about the tree canopy, its importance and how we are working to revive it.”
After watching a demonstration on how to correctly plant a tree, volunteers are free to go off to their sites with their teams and plant some trees. The Canopy Restoration Project also works closely with the Environmental Advisory Board for approval on its projects and a local arborist for mulch sales, as well as the city arborist, Chase Crawford, who helps ensure the trees are planted effectively. Additionally, CNAPP and East Hill Neighborhood
Association help with outreach and project promotion.
Mahan says the sheer efficiency of this project is one of its most successful attributes. After a recent inventory of its latest projects, Mahan said that The Canopy Restoration Project has more than a 99 percent success rate, and the project is always under budget. It feels extremely fulfilling to be doing something for the environment,” Mahan said. “We live in a coastal city, and we are concerned about climate change, sea levels rising and biodiversity extinction. So, to be doing any small thing is very fulfilling and calming for me. I also have kids, so it's nice to know that they know that I'm doing something to make the earth more resilient for their futures, too.” For more information about The Canopy Restoration Project, and to learn more about how to get involved, visit the website address canopyrestorationproject.com.■
Photos courtesy of the Canopy Restoration Project
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FALL FOR SCIENCE AT THE PENSACOLA MESS HALL
School may be back in session, but the Pensacola MESS Hall invites families to keep curiosity alive this fall with a full lineup of engaging science programs. From handson building for preschoolers to deep-dive explorations for older kids, there’s something for everyone to discover.
NEW! Busy Builders
Launching this fall, the Busy Builders program is designed especially for young makers, ages 3–6, with a caregiver. In these playful, hands-on workshops, children will bring their ideas to life by building 3D creations out of cardboard and other materials—using safe but exciting tools to transform “trash into treasure.” Registration is required.
8:30 – 9:30 AM
• $12 members / $15 nonmembers per child (one adult required, max two children per adult)
Fall sessions schedule:
• Land Animals – September 22
• Monsters – October 13
• Spaceships – November 10
Curiosity Days
Each month, the MESS Hall hosts Curiosity Days, featuring special facilitated activities
designed for learners ages 7 and up. Included with admission, these themed experiences run from 1 PM – 4 PM on select Saturdays:
• Energy Extravaganza – September 20
• Slimy Saturday – October 16
• Puppet-Palooza – November 15
• Paper Craft – December 4
In addition to those programs, the MESS Hall is open for family exploration Tuesday through Friday from 12 PM – 5 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM – 5 PM. Visitors can experiment, play, and discover science together with interactive exhibits and activities.
For registration and more information about these programs along with programs for homeschoolers and adults, visit the website for the Pensacola MESS Hall.
About the Mess Hall
Founded in 2012, the Pensacola MESS Hall is not a typical science museum. It’s all handson science. Visitors to the facility enjoy exploring math, engineering, science, and stuff with an ever-changing menu of mess kits, activities and exhibits. Additionally, the MESS Hall serves the community with outreach programs, field trips, and other events. For more information about the MESS Hall, visit pensacolamesshall.org.
TIBBETTS LUMBER COMPANY ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF NEW PENSACOLA FACILITY
Tibbetts Lumber Co., headquartered in Clearwater, Fla., will hold the official grand opening of its new Pensacola facility on Friday, Sept. 19 at its new home on Michigan Ave. in Pensacola. The company acquired the D&M Truss Plant on Michigan Ave. from longtime owner and local resident Jim Dickerson.
Founded in 2009 by Linton N. Tibbetts, and his grandson and executive chairman, Kyle Hooker, Tibbetts Lumber Co. builds on a legacy in the lumber and building material supply industry that began in 1949 when Mr. Tibbetts purchased Cox Lumber Co. in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Following the acquisition of the D&M Truss Plant, the Tibbetts Lumber team developed construction plans and secured approval for an $8 million capital investment in the property. Construction began in September 2023 and was completed ahead of schedule.
The new Pensacola location, which was fully operational in March 2025, combined with the company’s Door and Millwork facility in Milton, allows Tibbetts Lumber Co. to provide a full range of building materials to professional contractors across the region.
“We are excited to finally enter the Pensacola and Panhandle markets and are committed to earning customer trust as we have done for 75 years,” said Executive Chairman Kyle Hooker.
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance assisted with worked with Tibbetts early in the process with site location needs.
“The growth of Tibbetts Lumber into Escambia County demonstrates the strength and opportunity of our local market,” said Danita Andrews, Senior Director, Business
Retention & Expansion. “This significant investment not only enhances our regional supply chain but also strengthens the partnerships and resources available to builders and contractors throughout Northwest Florida.”
Media Invited to cover the event:
Sept. 19, 2025, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tibbetts Lumber 2620 W Michigan Ave
Pensacola, Florida
About FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance: FloridaWest is the designated economic development organization for Escambia County, the City of Pensacola and the Town of Century, working to create jobs, attract capital investment and strengthen the local economy. FloridaWest EDA also manages the Pensacola-Escambia Promotion and Development Commission (PEDC), operates CO:LAB — the community’s techfocused entrepreneur center — and directs the CyberCoast Pensacola workforce recruitment initiative. Find out more information about FloridaWest EDA online.
About Tibbetts Lumber Co.
Founded in 1949 by Linton N. Tibbetts who set out to become the largest independently-owned lumber and building materials supplier in the state of Florida and the largest roof and floor truss company in the Southeast United States. Tibbetts Lumber’s mission is uniquely simple, powerful, and intentional — To glorify God and honor the legacy of Linton and Polly Tibbetts while growing knowledgeable, dedicated employees while serving customers with excellence and integrity. For more information, visit the website for Tibbetts Lumber Co..
ECOKIDS ENVIRONMENTAL EVENT COMES TO COMMUNITY GARDEN
Pensacola’s fourth annual EcoKids event comes to From the Ground Up Community Garden on Saturday October 18, combining art and environmental education through hands-on fun for kids of all ages. The event is free and open to the public, and includes
activities with solar energy, composting, music, bicycling, wildlife and more. Feel free to email us with any questions at earthdaypcola@gmail.com A full event page with more information can be found at the EcoKids website.
3RD ANNUAL LANDRUM 5K TO BENEFIT LAKEVIEW CENTER
Runners, walkers and advocates for mental health are invited to take part in the Landrum 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The race kicks off at 8 a.m. from the Landrum office in downtown Pensacola, located at 219 E. Garden Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lakeview Center, which last year served more than 27,000 children and adults facing mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual disabilities.
The Landrum 5K aims to raise awareness about the vital link between physical and mental health. According to the National Institutes of Health, regular exercise can reduce anxiety, depression and negative mood while boosting self-esteem and cognitive function. Just 30 minutes of moderate activity, like brisk walking, three times a week can make a meaningful difference.
“Our inaugural event raised $15,000 to support vital behavioral health services at Lakeview Center, and last year we surpassed that with more than $17,000,” said Britt Landrum, III, President and CEO of Landrum. “We’re proud to see how the event has grown, and we’re aiming even higher this year to expand our impact on mental health services across Northwest Florida.”
Lakeview Center offers more than 60 programs across Northwest Florida – from Escambia to Walton County – including inpatient and residential treatment, outpatient counseling, psychiatric care, children’s services, substance misuse treatment and 24/7 mental health crisis support.
“Every day, 50 new clients reach out to Lakeview Center asking for help with mental health or substance misuse treatment. Driven by our mission and serving Northwest Florida since 1954, Lakeview Center provides comprehensive care for all, regardless of ability to pay,” said Allison Hill, CEO of Lakeview Center’s parent company, LifeView Group. “The generous support of Landrum, our sponsors and our 5K participants helps our specialized team provide comprehensive care for more than 27,000 children and adults across Northwest Florida each year. Every person who signs up for
this event will help us reach more individuals and families who need our services.” Early-bird 5K registration is $45 and runs through Oct. 4, 2025. Refreshments will be provided, and prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, along with age group winners.
Event sponsors include:
• Platinum: Clark Partington Attorneys at Law; Jewelers Trade Shop; Navy Federal Credit Union; PMA Group and Waverly Advisors
• Gold: Centennial Bank; Florida Blue; Ortiz Legal; Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund; Shumaker; Starnes Davis Florie LLP; Synovus; Truist; Trustmark; USI Insurance Services; and Woodlands Medical Specialists
• Silver: Eglin Federal Credit Union; FS Advisors; Regions; and Warren Averett CPAs & Advisors.
• Bronze: Naval Aviation Museum Foundation
For more information or to pre-register, visit the Lakeview Center website.
About Lakeview Center
Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 crisis support. Learn more at online.
About Landrum
Landrum is a people-first organization with 55 years of experience helping businesses grow through strategic HR, talent, and workforce support. Its scalable HR solutions are tailored to business size and industry. Landrum acts as an extension of a company’s team to manage HR functions like staffing and recruiting, payroll, employee benefits, compliance, and various other business challenges. The company’s solutions are designed to amplify the power of people, helping organizations become more agile, competitive, and successful. For more information, visit Landrum's website online.
IMPACT 100 PENSACOLA BAY AREA ANNOUNCES 2025 GRANT FINALISTS
Pensacola, FL | September 17, 2025 –IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area is pleased to announce the fifteen grant finalists selected for 2025. Twelve of the fifteen nonprofit finalists will each receive a grant of $103,500 at the IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area Annual Meeting on October 19, 2025.
PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) announced the finalists for the 2025-26 season of NOW, its signature Financial Fitness Competition that pairs local households with Certified Financial Counselors for intensive, real-world money coaching. Finalists will share their progress publicly as they build better budgets, improve credit, reduce debt, and compete for the program’s $10,000 grand prize.
NOW is a multi - month financial wellness journey led by PenAir Certified Financial Counselors. Through one - on - one guidance, participants gain a clear picture of income vs. expenses, learn practical budgeting, and take actionable steps to strengthen their credit health. The program is designed to create lasting behavior change, not just short- term wins. Since launch, the program has helped finalists significantly increase savings and decrease personal debt, demonstrating how consistent coaching and accountability can accelerate financial confidence and stability. Meet the 2025 NOW Finalists
• Team Dana & Michael — A blended family focused on building an emergency cushion and creating room in the budget for experiences that matter. Coach: Amanda Chapa
• Team Deale — Morgan and Jonathan are teaming up to turn long-term goals like
retirement and a stronger safety net into day-to-day habits. Coach: Matthew O’Rear
• Team Tarjari — After a career transition, Tarjari is rebuilding, determined to establish a durable foundation for her future. Coach:
Day Hendriex
PenAir will post short blog and video updates throughout the season so the community can learn alongside the teams, what worked, what didn’t, and how to apply the same tools at home. Follow their journeys on PenAir’s social accounts. Visit penair.org/ now and visit the Meet the Teams section to learn more about this year’s finalist today. Prizes and timeline
At season’s end, PenAir will award $10,000 to the grand-prize winner, with $5,000 and $2,500 going to the runners-up. The emphasis throughout remains on sustainable progress because the most valuable prize is the knowledge and momentum finalists carry forward. “Each year, NOW proves that small, steady changes, combined with expert coaching, add up to meaningful results,” said Casey Brueske, Community Education Development Specialist at PenAir. “We’re excited to cheer on this year’s finalists and to share practical tips the whole community can use.” For program details and updates, visit the PenAir website.
This is the 22nd year that IMPACT 100 will award grants to local nonprofit organizations. Since its inception, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area has awarded 165 impactful grants totaling $17,492,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.
The fifteen finalists selected by IMPACT 100’s Focus Area Committees are as follows: Arts, Culture & History
Greater Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
Project: Drumroll, Please: The Sound of a New Century Pace Band Boosters, Inc.
Project: Every Note Matters: Powering the Next Generation of Musicians West Florida Railroad Museum, Inc.
Project: Embracing the Future
Education
Children’s Home Society of Florida
Project: W.A.V.E.-Warriors Achieving, Valuing, and Exploring
Escambia County School Readiness Coalition, Inc. (dba Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County)
Project: Classroom on Wheels
Girls Scouts of Gateway Council, Inc.
Project: Wheels of Possibility: A Gateway to Learning
Environment & Recreation
Greater Pensacola Junior Golf Association, Inc. (dba First Tee Gulf Coast)
Project: Truly Impacting Warrington Youth
PYC Satori Foundation, Inc.
Project: Bridging the Gap in Youth Sailing
Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida, Inc.
Project: Moveable Habitats, Meaningful Messages
Family
Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.
Project: Equal Access Express
Wesley Haven Villa, Inc. (dba Methodist Homes of Alabama & Northwest Florida)
Project: Rolling with a Purpose: Connecting
Seniors to Care and Community
Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, Inc.
Project: Veteran Family
Homelessness Prevention
Health & Fitness
Community Organizations Active in Disaster, Inc. (dba Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE))
Project: BRACE Mobile Support and Resiliency Unit
Feeding the Gulf Coast
Project: Nutrition Equals Seniors Thriving Gulf Coast Kid’s House, Inc.
Project: Healing House and Garden
About IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, Inc.
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, Inc. is an organization of philanthropic-minded women committed to improving their community by providing substantial grants to nonprofit organizations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Grants are distributed in five focus areas: Arts, Culture & History; Education; Environment & Recreation; Family; Health & Wellness. Membership is open to any woman, age 18 or over, who makes an annual tax-deductible donation (membership fee) of $1,000 by March 1 of any calendar year. The entire contribution is used to fund grants. Please visit the website for Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area, Inc..
PEGASUS LABORATORIES UNVEILS
NEW PENSACOLA FACILITY,
BRINGING JOBS, INNOVATION AND GROWTH TO COMMUNITY
Pegasus Laboratories, a subsidiary of PBI-Gordon Companies and a leading manufacturer of veterinary pharmaceuticals, is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its expanded facility in Pensacola. The event takes place today, September 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the newly renovated facility in the Ellyson Industrial Park.
This expansion is a critical step in Pegasus Laboratories’ continued growth and commitment to improving animal health across the nation. The new facility, spanning 172,000 square feet, consist of a three phased build out which will increase manufacturing capacity, provide state-of-the-art laboratory spaces, and enhance the company’s ability to produce high-quality veterinary products for pets.
The expansion was made possible through the efforts of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance identifying a $2.5 million grant from Triumph Gulf Coast to the Pensacola–Escambia Promotion and Development Commission (PEDC) for the acquisition of the facility. FloridaWest served as the local economic development partner helping to advance the project, while Triumph Gulf Coast’s investment is part of its broader initiative to stimulate economic growth in the region through support for projects that create high-paying jobs and foster innovation.
“The funding of this renovated facility is an example of how targeted public investment can drive meaningful economic impact,” said David Bear, President of the FloridaWest board of directors. “We are thrilled to see Pegasus Laboratories continue to grow in Pensacola, creating valuable, high-skilled jobs in the life sciences sector.”
Pegasus Laboratories is advancing its expansion with the creation of nearly 70 new jobs, including highly skilled positions across manufacturing, quality control, research and development, and management. To date, the company has invested more than $7 million in capital expenditures toward the project, with additional build-out phases anticipated to require up to $45 million to bring the full development to completion.
“By expanding our operations in Pensacola, we’re not just increasing our production capacity, but we’re also investing in the future of our employees and the communities we serve,” said Steve Clifford, CEO of Pegasus Laboratories. “Our growth here is a direct result of the support from the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, Triumph Gulf Coast, and local economic development partners who understand the importance of sustainable, high-tech jobs.”
Pegasus Laboratories products are used by veterinarians across the country to treat a range of chronic conditions in pets. The new facility will enhance the company’s ability to meet growing demands for its high-quality products while adhering to the highest standards of manufacturing and animal health safety.
News Media is invited to cover the event:
• September 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
• PRN Pharmacal Facility, 9101 Ely Rd, Ellyson Industrial Park, Pensacola, FL 32514
• Speakers: Steve Clifford, President and CEO, PBI-Gordon, Don Chew, Executive Chairman, PBI-Gordon Board of Directors, David Bear, Chairman at FloridaWest and David Peaden, Chairman at PEDC
• Following the ribbon cutting, speakers will be available for interviews.
• Photos and video available upon request
MAGIC CITY HIPPIES AT VINYL
Magic City Hippies have carved out a distinct place in the indie landscape, blending Miami’s sun-soaked swagger with infectious funk, psych-pop and danceable grooves. What began as the Robby Hunter Band evolved in 2015 with the release of Magic City Hippies, the album that gave the trio its name and solidified a sound both laidback and relentlessly kinetic. Though their recordings have drawn both critical and fan
acclaim, Magic City Hippies are best known for their live shows. Their ability to convert casual listeners into loyal fans is no accident, it’s the result of years of relentless touring, musical chemistry. and an unapologetic commitment to making every show feel like a celebration. Magic City Hippies will perform live at Vinyl Music Hall on September 28 at 8 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. For more event details, visit the Vinyl Music Hall website.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES JOINS ASPCA'S RESCUE EFFECT CAMPAIGN, ASKS LOCAL COMMUNITY TO ADOPT AND FOSTER ANIMALS IN NEED
Santa Rosa County Animal Services has joined animal shelters and rescues across the country to participate in the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign to raise awareness about the importance of pet adoption and fostering and place more animals into loving homes. During this effort, adoption fees at SRCAS will be waived on Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20. View adoptable pets online at the SRCAS website.
Most shelters across the country are full, with nearly six million dogs and cats entering shelters and rescues in 2024, and animals, especially dogs, are often staying longer in care before being adopted. Choosing to adopt helps the animal you take home and supports many more by freeing up space and resources. Animal shelters have pets of all sizes, ages, and an array of wonderful personalities, and if you aren’t able to adopt, temporarily fostering also helps free up space for other animals in need.
"We emptied our shelter completely in 2020 and would love to do that again, that's why we are participating in every adoption event that we can," said Randy Lambert, SRCAS Chief. "We are hoping to the community takes advantage of the waived fees and finds a new furry family member."
Launching in August and continuing through October, The Rescue Effect is the ASPCA’s national campaign dedicated to helping organizations increase adoptions and engage the public. This year, the ASPCA is providing $2 million in grants to cover adoption fees and support operations at many participating shelters and rescue groups across the country with some holding fee-waived adoption events.
For more information about the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign, visit ASPCA.org/ TheRescueEffect. For more information on
WSRE TO PRESENT FREE PREVIEW SCREENING OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ON OCTOBER 21
The American Revolution is coming to PBS this fall, and local public television station WSRE is inviting the public to a free preview screening event at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio at Pensacola State College. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Kathleen DuVal, who appears in the new documentary film series from Ken Burns, will speak following the film.
The American Revolution is a six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eightyear War for Independence. It will premiere on Sunday, Nov. 16, and air for six consecutive nights through Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. on WSRE. The full series will be available to stream beginning Sunday, Nov. 16, at wsre.org and on the PBS app.
The much-anticipated series was directed and produced by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and written by Burns’ long-time collaborator Geoffrey C. Ward. The filmmakers and PBS scheduled the broadcast for 2025, the 250th anniversary of the start of the war, which began in the spring of 1775, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
DuVal contributed to the production and in the film speaks about Spanish military leader Bernardo de Gálvez and how
events that took place along the Gulf Coast, including the Siege of Pensacola, affected the outcome of the American Revolutionary War.
“The new Ken Burns series reveals the American Revolution in all of its complexity, including the vital role that Florida played. I am thrilled to be coming to Pensacola to talk about the Spanish, the British, and how the Battle of Pensacola changed the course of history,” said DuVal.
In her book Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution, DuVal tells the forgotten story of the American Revolution on the Gulf Coast: “a story without minutemen, without founding fathers, without rebels. It reveals a different war with unexpected participants, forgotten outcomes, and surprising winners and losers.”
Winner of the Journal of the American Revolution Book of the Year Award and finalist for the George Washington Book Prize, Independence Lost was first released in 2015. In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary and DuVal’s appearance in T he American Revolution, Penguin Random House is reissuing the book this fall.
The first 100 to register for the Oct. 21 preview screening will receive a copy of the new edition at the event. Admission is free. For more information visit the WSRE website at wsre.org.
CITY OF PENSACOLA ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM SECOND PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION SEPT. 30 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM INTEREST SURVEY NOW AVAILABLE
The City of Pensacola invites the public to attend the second Pensacola Artist in Residence Program public listening session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 30 at City Hall. Attendees will hear updates about program development, share creative ideas on supporting the local artist community, and help guide the new program's vision by connecting communities and celebrating culture.
The listening session will take place at 222 W. Main St., in the Hagler-Mason Conference Room. All city residents, business owners and artists are welcome to attend and discover how the AiR Program can foster community, connection, education, and investment in local neighborhoods.
The Artist in Residence Program Interest Survey is now open to anyone who would like to share ideas and feedback to help guide the program’s development. The survey closes Friday, November 14. About the AiR Program
artistry, experience, and steadfast commitment to the Pensacola artist community to create a framework for the program.
Once established, the city's AiR Program will provide selected artists with dedicated space, resources, and community engagement opportunities to create and showcase their work. The initiative aims to foster artistic innovation, connect artists with Pensacola’s diverse communities and institutions, and highlight the city as a premier destination for creative expression.
The AiR Program contributes to the goals highlighted in Pensacola's first citywide strategic plan, Strive to Thrive - Pensacola 2035, including public spaces that connect communities and neighborhoods that celebrate culture and honor legacy.
The strategic plan outlines the city's top priorities over the next 10 years by identifying eight main goals, which will chart the course for both current and future administrations.
how to get involved, foster, or adopt with Santa Rosa County Animal Services, visit the website for Santa Rosa Animal Services.
About the ASPCA®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the first animal welfare organization to be established in North America and today serves as the nation’s leading voice for vulnerable and victimized animals. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines and farm animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA assists animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources. For more information, visit aspca.org, and follow the ASPCA on social media.
About Santa Rosa Animal Services
Santa Rosa County Animal Services' mission is to build a society in which every animal is treated with compassion; we provide humane shelter and care for the approximately 3,500 lost, displaced and victimized animals who enter our doors every year. Our services protect animals and educate the community through outreach, intervention, and enforcement.
We are dedicated to providing a positive outcome for all of the animals in our care. Since 2019, we have changed our approach to animal sheltering to better serve our community and pets. Through this transformation, our shelter has earned no-kill shelter status and is continuing to promote positive change. Learn more about SRCAS online.
The city is partnering with Daniela de Castro Studio to develop the Pensacola Artist in Residence Program to support local artists while enriching the city’s cultural landscape.
Daniela de Castro, a large-scale conceptual artist and local business owner, will utilize her
The development of the AiR Program will be completed later this year, with details on the application process and selection criteria to be announced in early 2026.
To learn more about the city's AiR Program, visit the City of Pensacola website.
MAYOR REEVES FILLS TWO KEY POSITIONS IN CITY HALL STAFF
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves announces two new additions to the Mayor’s Office.
The first is Capt. Cliff Collins, USN (Ret) who will serve as Associate City Administrator for Strategic Initiatives. In this role, Collins will assist with the coordination and execution of projects spanning several city departments that support the city’s longterm strategic goals. He previously served on the Mayor's Transition Team, as a Military Affairs Focus Area Leader.
Collins brings over 35 years of leadership experience to City Hall, including service as Chief of Staff for major U.S. Navy commands and as Director of Administration for the White House Military Office.
Throughout his career, he has supported efforts to modernize workforce systems, improve organizational performance and strengthen accountability across large, complex enterprises. His final tour was as Chief of Staff with the Naval Education and Training Command in Pensacola.
“Pensacola has always held a special place in my heart, and I’m honored to serve the city in this new chapter of public service. I look forward to working side-by-side with Mayor Reeves, city staff, and community stakeholders to help advance shared goals through transparency, trust, and teamwork,” Collins said.
Collins holds a Bachelor of Science, Management (2003) from Park University.
Adrianne Walker is the second new face to the Mayor’s Office; however, she is
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no stranger to City Hall. She will now serve as Strategic Initiatives Project Officer, assisting with the coordination of key initiatives throughout the city.
“I am excited to step into this new chapter focused on strategic initiatives,” Walker said. “I look forward to driving impactful change, collaborating across departments, and helping to move the City of Pensacola forward.”
With a strong background in project management and planning, Walker has successfully led a variety of initiatives, including the Strive to Thrive: Pensacola 2035 strategic planning process and the development of an Artist in Residence program. Walker is currently the city’s Historic Preservation Planner in the Planning and Zoning Division. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in GeoArchaeology from Murray State University and a Master’s degree in Historical Archaeology from the University of West Florida.
“Cliff’s experience on the national and international stage will be a tremendous asset for the City of Pensacola. He will ensure we keep an eye on the critical initiatives we are developing as laid out in our strategic plan,” Reeves said. “As for Adrianne, she has proven herself as a valuable team member for nearly three years. No one is more familiar with the strategic plan in this city than Adrianne. Her attention to detail on every project she’s been handed has not gone unnoticed. I look forward to working with both Cliff and Adrianne.”
Both begin their positions on August 25.
LIBRARY REOPENING
SEPTEMBER 22
The Santa Rosa County Library System is pleased to announce that the Gulf Breeze Library will reopen to the public on Sept. 22.
During the recent closure, the facility received interior updates including new paint, new flooring, and a redesigned layout. These improvements were made to provide a fresh, welcoming environment and to enhance the overall library experience for patrons.
Regular operating hours will resume on the reopening date. Community members are invited to visit, explore the updated
space, and enjoy the wide range of library resources and services available. For more information about the library services, hours, or upcoming programs, please visit online the Santa Rosa County Library System website.
The Santa Rosa County Library System is a department of the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners. Libraries are located in Gulf Breeze, Jay, Milton, Navarre, and Pace. Find additional information at online or call (850) 981-7323 (READ).
UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA AT VINYL
Led by Hawaiian-New Zealand artist Ruban Nielson, Unknown Mortal Orchestra (UMO) has built a reputation for turning psych-rock, funk, and weirdo pop into something entirely their own. Their newest album, V , draws from Palm Springs sun and Hawaiian coastlines, weaving nostalgic AM radio tones with modern edge. Known for live shows that feel both hypnotic and celebratory, UMO delivers a sound that’s as transportive as it is danceable. Catch the group with special guests Improvement Movement at Vinyl Music Hall on September 30. Doors open at 6 pm, and the show starts at 7 pm. For show details, visit the website for Vinyl Music Hall.
PLT PRESENTS JEKYLL & HYDE
Darkness and desire collide in Pensacola Little Theatre’s mainstage production of the epic gothic musical thriller, Jekyll & Hyde When the brilliant Dr. Henry Jekyll's bold experiment unleashes his violent alter ego, Edward Hyde, a chilling game of dual identities unfolds. With a sweeping score featuring showstoppers
like This Is the Moment and Someone Like You, this gothic tale of good versus evil explores the razor-thin line between man and monster. Performances will be held at Pensacola Little Theatre in downtown Pensacola from now until October 5. Showtimes vary. For performance details, visit Pensacola Little Theatre's website.
PENSACOLA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Savor delicious seafood, enjoy live music by the bay and immerse yourself in historic downtown Pensacola during the Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival. Produced by Fiesta Pensacola, this festival is one of the largest festivals in northwest Florida with more than 150 vendors who travel from around the country to
JUBILEE REN FAIRE
On November 22 and 23, Pensacola shall have two days of adventure and excitement for people of all ages. The Jubilee Renaissance Faire is a veritable "Cirque Du Medieval" with activities and performances fit for royalty, as can only be presented by the Knights of Valour. Make your way from far and wide to this extravaganza for the senses. Visit The Jubilee Renaissance Faire website online.
Community Submission
participate. This free event is hosted in Historic Seville Square, located at 311 E. Government St. The Pensacola Seafood Festival runs from 11 am to 11 pm on Friday, Sept. 26, 10 am to 11 pm on Saturday, Sept. 27, and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday, Sept. 28. For more information, visit the Pensacola Seafood Festival website.
Events listed are highlights of activities that will be held at the Santa Rosa County Agri Plex, 8700 Randy Brown Rd., in Milton. The Santa Rosa County Communications and Media Relations Office is not responsible for any changes or cancellations. For more information, visit the Santa Rosa County Fair Association's Website.
EGLIN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RECOGNIZES INDIRECT LENDING MANAGER SARA HOUGHTON FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE
Eglin Federal Credit Union is proud to recognize Indirect Lending Manager Sara Houghton for 25 years of service. Sara currently resides in Niceville.
A celebration was held at the Operations Center on Wednesday, Sept. 16 to honor her milestone. SVP of Branch Operations Bron Ringstad said, “Today, we celebrate Sara’s incredible 25-year journey with Eglin FCU and the many roles she’s excelled in along the way. Her talent and leadership have always stood out to me — she knows how to keep her team aligned and the ship sailing smoothly. Watching her growth over the years has been truly inspiring. When you look around this room, it’s clear how deeply her team respects and cares for her — and that speaks volumes about her character.”
Sara Houghton began her career at Eglin Federal Credit Union on Sept. 18, 2000, as a full-time PAL Processor. Two years later, she advanced to Senior PAL Assistant. In June 2005, she transitioned to the Destin Branch as a Loan Counselor, and in November 2006, she was promoted to Loan Supervisor, a role in which she provided outstanding service for more than seven years.
In August 2014, Sara began specializing in dealer-based financing as an Indirect Lending Officer. Her continued growth in the department led to her promotion to Indirect Lending Supervisor in August 2020, and
ultimately to Indirect Lending Manager in February 2021.
During her celebration, Sara shared, “It’s been a wonderful 25 years at Eglin FCU. I truly love what I do, and I’m deeply grateful for all the amazing people I’ve had the honor of working and growing with over the years. I cherish the memories we’ve made together and look forward to creating even more in the years ahead.”
Follow Eglin FCU on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn or visit the Eglin FCU website for news and financial education updates.
About Eglin Federal Credit Union
Eglin Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1954 and is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution, federally regulated by the National Credit Union Administration. Membership includes military (active, retired, reserves and veterans), civil service and US Government affiliations on Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, Duke Field, Camp Rudder and 7th Special Forces Group. Membership includes anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school within our Geographic Field of Membership and anyone who is related to or lives with an Eglin FCU member. Membership also includes over 900 Select Employee Groups in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, Escambia, FL counties and Escambia County, AL.
END OF WATCH RUCK
Beginning at 8 p.m. on October 10 and ending at 2 p.m. on October 12, The End of Watch Memorial Ruck is an annual event to honor the memory of the men and women in blue who
made the ultimate sacrifice. Each year, we have organized to ruck one mile and carry one pound for every officer who lost their life in the line of duty. Find out more at the End of Watch website.
2025 NAS PENSACOLA
BLUE ANGELS
HOMECOMING AIRSHOW RESCHEDULED TO NOV. 14 AND 15
One of the largest events in northwest Florida – the Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow – is being rescheduled to Nov. 14 and 15.
Originally scheduled a week earlier (Nov. 7 and 8), an unexpected commitment for the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow headline performers – the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS) The Blue Angels – resulted in the shift.
“The opportunity for the NAS Pensacolabased Blue Angels to perform at another event in celebration of Navy 250 [the U.S. Navy’s 250th Birthday celebration] is an honor for the team, for our Navy, for Pensacola and for our country,” NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Capt. Chandra ‘Mamasan’ Newman said. “The pride our community has in the Blue Angels and our Navy and Marine Corps combat team is unparalleled, and while this rescheduling could present challenges, the Sailors and civilian employees who put this Airshow together every year are dedicated to bringing the community who embraces us a great airshow.”
The NAS Pensacola Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department said Preferred Premium Seating tickets will be shifted from the original date to one week later, with ticket holders having the same access and seating as what they originally purchased.
Questions about Preferred Premium Seating for the 2025 Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow should be directed to Attendstar at 615-223-1008, or through email the address tickets@attendstar.com.
‘One of the hallmarks of being a Sailor, of being an aviator and of being part of a team is flexibility,” she said. “Just like countless Sailors and Marines have done for 250 years, the NAS Pensacola team will adapt to this situation, and we thank you for your patience and understanding as we celebrate the Navy and Marine Corps’ 250th Birthdays with a great Airshow. We are thankful the Blues were able to extend their season an additional week to fly their homecoming performance.”
The two-day NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow, a mainstay in the area and one of the largest events in Florida’s Panhandle, is the culmination of the NFDS annual schedule, and this year celebrates the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. More information concerning the 2025 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow will be published to the NAS Pensacola Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin social mediapages as it becomes available.
PENSACOLA NAMED A 2025 “CITY ON THE RISE” BY LINKEDIN
Pensacola has been recognized by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 fastest growing U.S. metropolitan areas for job growth and new talent, joining the ranks of many well-known cities and metro areas such as Austin, Kansas City, Nashville, Portland, Sacramento, and more.
The July 15 announcement highlighted affordable markets with deep talent pools that are quickly emerging as new areas for hiring and talent migration — ultimately improving and reshaping local economies.
As the final entry on the list, Pensacola is recognized for its perseverance and rein -
vigoration following the Pandemic, where it saw an increase in momentum of the area's housing market and high-tech manufacturing, paired with the city's ability to blend economic opportunity with a "laid-back lifestyle."
"It's an honor to see Pensacola recognized for its incredible growth and vibrant culture," Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said. "Pensacola is a city that's in demand, on the rise and thriving. So, it's no surprise that our great city is often ranked as one of the best in the country."
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LEGALS
Legals
Notice of Sale
NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE
Please take notice Old Milltown Storage located at 6250 Stewart St Milton FL 32570 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below Occupant who is in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 10/11/2025 at 12:00 PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Martha Primas unit #1087. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.
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Notice of Foreclosure Sale IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CARRINGTON PHASE I OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, Plaintiff, v. TALITHA JO BRIESE, et al. Defendants.
CASE NO.: 2024 CC 007000
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Notice is hereby given that Pam Childers, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, shall sell the following described property situated in Escambia County, Florida:
Lot 10, Block A, Carrington Phase 1, according to the map or Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 18, Page(s) 95, of the Public Records of Escambia County, Florida.
including the structures and improvements located thereon, if any, at a public sale on the 3rd day of October, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (Central Standard Time), or as soon thereafter as the sale may proceed, to the highest bidder or bidders for cash, except as set forth hereinafter, at www.escambia. realforeclose.com, in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, and the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in a case pending in said court, the style of which is CARRINGTON PHASE I OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. v TALITHA JO BRIESE, et al., the case number of which is 2024 CC 007000.
In accordance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Courthouse not later than seven days prior to the proceeding at (850) 623-3159.
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 AFTER THE SALE.
Dated September 10, 2025
Moorhead Law Group, PLLC
By: /s/ John M. Stratton
JOHN M. STRATTON
Florida Bar No. 0100403 Moorhead Law Group, PLLC 6757 US-98, Suite 102 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (850) 608-0112 (Office) jstratton@moorheadlaw.co aharris@moorheadlaw.com calitigation@moorheadlaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
WINDERMERE LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Plaintiff,
v. PINEAPPLE COAST VACATIONS LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Defendant.
Case No.: 2025 CA 000356
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment entered September 9, 2025 in Case No. 2025 CA 000356 of the Circuit Court of the FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT in and for Escambia County, Pensacola, Florida, wherein WINDERMERE LLC, a Florida limited liability company, is Plaintiff and PINEAPPLE COAST VACATIONS LLC, a Florida limited liability company, is Defendant, the Clerk of Court, PAMELA CHILDERS, CPA, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.escambia.realforeclose.com/ index.cfm in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes on the 9th day of October, 2025 at 11:00 AM on the following described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to-wit: Property located at 3620 W. Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, Florida (Parcel Number: 162S302400190024) and at 3624 W. Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, Florida (Parcel Number: 162S302400200024).
PARCEL 1:
A parcel of land in Section 16, Township 2 South, Range 30 West, Escambia County, Florida, described as follows:
Commence at the Northwest corner of Lot 19, Block “X”, according to plat of a Re-Subdivision of a portion of Oakcrest, recorded in Plat Book 3 at Page 69 of the Public Records of said country; thence Northeasterly along the Northerly line of the said Lot 19 a distance of 96.15 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue Northeasterly along the Northerly line of the said Lot 19 a distance of 169.83 feet to the centerline of Rosewood Avenue, a vacated right of way 50 inch in width; thence Southerly along the centerline of the said Rosewood Avenue a distance of 185.49 feet to the Northerly right of way line of Fairfield Drive (State Road S-289-A, a 120 foot right of way, said right of way line being a non-tangent curve concave to the North, having a radius of 936.88 feet; thence Southwesterly (chord deflects 51 degrees 48 minutes 43 seconds right from previous course) along the said Northerly right of way line of Fairfield Drive an arc distance of 85.39 feet; thence Northwesterly a distance of 179.52 feet more or less to the Point of Beginning.
Together with the South Half of vacated alley abutting thereon; Less road right of way for W. Fairfield Drive
PARCEL 2:
That portion of Lot 19, Block “X”, ReSubdivision of a portion of Oakcrest, according to plat filed in Plat Book 3, at Page 69 of the Public Records of Escambia County, Florida, lying West of a line drawn from a point, on the South line of said Lot 19 a distance of 71.5 feet Easterly along the South line of said Lot 19 from the Southwest corner thereof to a point on the North line of said Lot 19 a distance of 72.7 feet Easterly along the North line of said Lot 19 from the Northwest corner thereof, said line also being along the partition walls within a building situated, lying and being in Section 16, Township 2 South, Range 30 West, Escambia County, Florida.
And
A parcel of land in Section 16, Township 2 South, Range 30 West, Escambia County, Florida, described as follows: Commence at the Northwest corner of Lot 19, Block X, according to plat of a Re-Subdivision of a portion of Oakcrest, recorded in Plat Book 3 at Page 69 of the Public Records of said County; thence go Northeasterly along the Northerly line of the said Lot 19 a distance of 72.70 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence deflecting 90 degrees 18 minutes 53 seconds right go Southerly a distance of 182.41 feet to the Northerly right of way line of Fairfield Drive; thence go Northeasterly along the said right of way line a distance of 23.87 feet; thence deflecting 86 degrees 02 minutes 48 seconds left go Northerly a distance of 180.9 feet to the North line of the said Lot 19; thence go Southwesterly along the North line of the said Lot 19 a distance of 23.45 feet to the Point of Beginning. Together with South Half of vacated alley abutting thereon; Less road right of way for W. Fairfield Drive.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.
/s/ Darryl Steve Traylor, Jr.
T. A. BOROWSKI, JR. Florida Bar No. 843393 ted@borowski-traylor.com
DARRYL STEVE TRAYLOR, JR. Florida Bar No. 75981
steve@borowski-traylor.com
Borowski & Traylor, P.A. 4300 Bayou Blvd., Suite 14 Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 429-2027/(850) 429-7465 fax Attorneys for Plaintiff Windermere LLC
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing document has been furnished to: Mark Bednar, Counsel for Defendant, 11 East Zaragoza Street, Pensacola, FL 32502, mab@markbednarlaw.com, sag@ markbednarlaw.com, by email service on this 10th day of September 2025.
/s/ Darryl Steve Traylor, Jr. DARRYL STEVE TRAYLOR, JR.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Shelia Sims, Chief Deputy Court Administrator, Office of Court Administration at (850) 595-4400 at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Center, 5th Floor, Pensacola, FL 32502 within 2 working days of your receipt of this (describe notice); if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
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Notice to Creditors
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE COURT IN RE: ESTATE OF: RAYMOND J. BERNER, Deceased.
Case No.: 2025 CP 913
Division: U
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of RAYMOND J. BERNER, deceased, whose date of death was March 15, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. 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 FLORIDA 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 September 24, 2025.
Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Jennifer Lee Bushnell
Jennifer Lee Bushnell, Esquire
Attorney for Personal Representative
Florida Bar Number: 617555
Jennifer Lee Bushnell, P.L.L.C. 1507 W. Garden Street
Pensacola, Florida 32502
Telephone: (850) 466-2929
Fax: (1- 866) 466-9791
E-Mail: JLB@NWFLattorney.com
Secondary E-Mail: Paralegal@NWFLattorney.com
Personal Representative:
/s/ Patricia Gomez Berner
Patricia Gomez Berner
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF: MARK DENNIS ROTHROCK DECEASED.
FILE NO: 2025 CP 001247
DIVISION:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MARK DENNIS ROTHROCK, Deceased, File Number 2025 CP 001247 is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502. 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, 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 decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must filed 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.
The date of the first publication of this Notice is September 17, 2025.
Diane Rothrock DIANE ROTHROCK Personal Representative
Amy Logan Sliva AMY LOGAN SLIVA SLIVA LAW FIRM, LLC
Florida Bar No: 394793 313 West Gregory Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 438-6603 (850) 438-1985 Fax amysliva@slivalawfirm.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF PAUL HULSEY, Deceased.
FILE NO.: 2025-CP-1265 DIVISION: U
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of PAUL HULSEY, deceased, whose date of death was November 22, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, Florida 32502. 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 FLORIDA 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.
A personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held a the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in sections 732.216732.228, applies or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211.
The date of first publication of this notice is September 17, 2025.
Personal Representative: /s/ Karen Sunnenberg
KAREN SUNNENBERG
Attorney Florida Bar Number: 37225
201 E. Government Street Pensacola, FL 32502
Telephone: (850) 432-3112
E-Mail: karen@sunnenberglaw.com
Secondary E-Mail: eservice@sunnenberglaw.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN HARGIS STEELE, Deceased.
FILE NO.: 2025 CP 001260
DIVISION:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of John Hargis Steele, deceased, File Number 2025 CP 001260, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
The personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in §§732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under §732.2211.
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 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.
The date of first publication of this Notice is September 17, 2025
Johnathan W. Bravo 1108 Meadowlark Cove Ocean Springs, MS 39564
JOSEPH W.C. BOYLES (Florida Bar #14188)
AUBREY L. MAY (Florida Bar #1058523) Boyles & Boyles, PLLC Attorneys at Law 212 W. Cervantes Street Pensacola FL 32501 Telephone: 850-433-9225
Attorney for Petitioner jwcb@boylesandboyleslaw.com alm@boylesandboyleslaw.com jennifer@boylesandboyleslaw.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD LEE JOHNSON Deceased.
File No. 2025-CP-459 Division D
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Richard Lee Johnson, deceased, whose date of death was July 17, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, Florida 32583. 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.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA 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 September 17, 2025.
Personal Representative: Sherrie Ann Davis 5589 Cane Syrup Circle Pace, Florida 32571
Attorney for Personal Representative: Oscar J. Locklin E-mail Addresses: oscar@ljslawfirm.com, tabitha@ljslawfirm.com
Florida Bar No. 15455 Locklin, Saba, Locklin & Jones P.A. 4557 Chumuckla Hwy Pace, Florida 32571 Telephone: (850) 995-1102
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY L. GRAVES Deceased.
Case No.: 2025 CP 466 Division: D
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MARY L. GRAVES, deceased, whose date of death was April 5, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, Florida 32583. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ 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. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
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 FLORIDA 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.
PUBLIC NOTICES
The date of first publication of this notice is September 17, 2025.
Attorney for Personal Representatives:
Kathleen K. DeMaria
Attorney Florida Bar Number: 503789
Kathleen K. DeMaria, P.A.
905 E. Hatton Street, Ste. B Pensacola, FL 32503
Telephone: (850) 434-2761
E-Mail: kathy@kathleendemaria.com
Secondary E-Mail: probate@kathleendemaria.com
Personal Representatives:
Dana Helen Graves
2565 Mary Fox Drive Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Randall L. Sansom, CPA
87 Baybridge Drive Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF LOUISA M. CREWS, Deceased.
File No.: 2025 CP 461 Division: D NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of LOUISA M. CREWS, deceased, whose date of death was July 06,2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 4025 Avalon Boulevard, Milton, Florida 32583. 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 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 FLORIDA 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 September 17, 2025.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Lauren A. Merritt
LAUREN A. MERRITT
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A. Florida Bar Number: 1017893
105 S. De Villiers Street Pensacola, FL 32502
Telephone: (850) 741-2999
Fax: (850) 466-0956
E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com
Personal Representative:
/s/ John Crawford JOHN CRAWFORD
25124 Olive Street Elberta, AL 36530
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN NOLAN Deceased.
File No.: 2025 CP 232 Division: D NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The ancillary administration of the estate of Elizabeth Ann Nolan, whose date of death was October 20, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P.O. Box 472, Milton, FL. 32572. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is September 17, 2025.
Attorney for Personal Representative: Jason R. Mosley Florida Bar No.: 386650 6706 Plantation Rd, Suite C, Pensacola, FL 32504 Telephone: (850) 696-1196 jmosley@mosleyestatelaw.com
Personal Representative: Kristin Varaly, John B. Calacci Elizabeth V. Jewell
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF CLAYTON OLIVER BURRISS, JR. Deceased.
File No. 2025-CP-401 Division:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Clayton Oliver Burriss, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was August 20, 2024, and whose Social Security Number is available upon request, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate, P.O. Box 472, Milton, Florida 32572. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Nicholas R. Medley Nicholas R. Medley
Attorney for Personal Representative
FL Bar #: 107194
Medley Law Firm
714 N. Spring Street Pensacola, FL 32501
Telephone: (850) 607-7890
Fax: (850) 254-7872 nicholas@medleyelderlaw.com
Personal Representative: Temple Worley Duquette 2709 Gemstone Circle Pace, FL 32571
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF ANNETTE M. FERRARA Deceased.
File No. 2025-CP-444 Division:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Annette M. Ferrara, deceased, whose date of death was June 28, 2024, and whose Social Security Number is available upon request, is pending in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate, P.O. Box 472, Milton, Florida 32572. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Nicholas R. Medley Nicholas R. Medley
Attorney for Personal Representative FL Bar #: 107194 Medley Law Firm 714 N. Spring Street Pensacola, FL 32501 Telephone: (850) 607-7890 Fax: (850) 254-7872 nicholas@medleyelderlaw.com
Personal Representative: Deborah F. Hart 5880 Admirals Road Milton, FL 32583
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD GLADWIN CARTER JR. Deceased
File No. 2025 CP 000989
Division U
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of RICHARD GLADWIN CARTER JR., deceased, whose date of death was March 27, 2025, is pending int he Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 West Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. 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.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA 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 September 24, 2025.
Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Mark A. Bednar Mark A Bednar, P.A. Florida Bar Number: 397733 11 East Zaragoza Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 Telephone: (850) 435-1025
Fax: (850) 434-7844
E-Mail: mab@markbednarlaw.com
Personal Representative: /s/ Patricia Diane Carter Patricia Diane Carter 1002 Winton Avenue Pensacola, Florida 32507
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF MARK CLARK, Deceased.
File No.: 2025 CP 001257 Division: U NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MARK CLARK, deceased, whose date of death was August 31, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 West Government Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. 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 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 FLORIDA 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 September 17, 2025.
Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Lauren A. Merritt
LAUREN A. MERRITT
Lauren A. Merritt, P.A.
Florida Bar Number: 1017893
105 S. De Villiers Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
Telephone: (850) 741-2999
Fax: (850) 466-0956
E-Mail: lauren@laurenmerrittlaw.com
Personal Representative:
/s/ Kevin P. Stimmell
KEVIN P. STIMMELL
1559 West Nine Mile Rd.
Apt. 3132
Pensacola, FL 32534
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF LESLIE JO COOK
Deceased.
File No. 2025-CP-799
Division: U
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Leslie Jo Cook, deceased, whose date of death was January 17, 2025, and whose Social Security Number is available upon request, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Escambia County Clerk of Court, Attn: Probate, P.O. Box 333, Pensacola, Florida 32591-0333. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Nicholas R. Medley Nicholas R. Medley Attorney for Personal Representative FL Bar #: 107194 Medley Law Firm 714 N. Spring Street Pensacola, FL 32501 Telephone: (850) 607-7890 Fax: (850) 254-7872 nicholas@medleyelderlaw.com
Personal Representative: Laniann Suchcicki 4509 La Borde Lane Pensacola, FL 32514 2WR9/17-9/24NTC
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOYCE IRENE SHERMAN Deceased.
File No. 2025 CP 001067 Division
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Joyce Irene Sherman, deceased, whose date of death was January 21, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 190 W Government Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is September 24, 2025.
BRADEN K. BALL, JR. Florida Bar No. 89000
LITVAK BEASLEY WILSON & BALL, LLP 40 Palafox Place, Suite 300 Pensacola, Florida 32502 Office: (850) 432-9818
Facsimile: (850) 432-9830
Attorney for Petitioners
Primary E-mail: braden@lawpensacola. com
Secondary E-mail: mandrews@lawpensacola.com
Noah Franklin 9352 Bell Ridge Drive Pensacola, FL 32526
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Notice of Action IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MICHELE MCCULLAUGH, as beneficiary and Personal Representative of the Estate of Deanna Rosila Nelson, deceased, and STEPHANIE MCCULLAUGH, as Beneficiary of the Estate of Deanna Rosila Nelson, Plaintiffs, vs.
DAVID E. SMATHERS, Defendant.
Case No.: 25000213CAMXAX
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO:DAVID E. SMATHERS, Defendant, and to all parties claiming interest by, through, under or against Defendant, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described.
Mailing Addresses: David E. Smathers 421 Smathers Road New Bethlehem, PA 16242
David E. Smathers 8257 Lucena Street Navarre, Florida 32566
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that you have been designated as defendant in a legal proceeding filed against you to quiet title. The action involves real property in SANTA ROSA County, Florida, more fully described as follows: Lot 10, Block 13, Second Addition to Navarre, a subdivision according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book C, Page 31 of the Public Records of Santa Rosa County, Florida.
Physical Address: 8183 Toledo Street, Navarre, Florida 32566
Parcel ID: 17-2S-26-2750-01300-0100 Together with a 1979 LIBE Mobile Home, ID#08L14091, Title #42857624
The action was instituted in the First Judicial Circuit Court, SANTA ROSA County, Florida, and is styled MICHELE MCCULLAUGH, as beneficiary and Personal Representative of the Estate of Deanna Rosila Nelson, deceased, and STEPHANIE MCCULLAUGH, as Beneficiary of the Estate of Deanna Rosila Nelson vs. DAVID E. SMATHERS
You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on Kenneth R. Fountain, Plaintiffs’ attorney, whose address is 2045 Fountain Professional Ct., Suite A, Navarre, Florida 32566, within thirty (30) days after the first publication date and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Kenneth R. Fountain or immediately after service; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
The Court has authority in this suit to enter a judgment or decree in the Plaintiffs’ interest which will be binding upon you.
Clerk of the First Judicial Circuit Court SANTA ROSA County, Florida Dated August 26, 2025. By: Terri Warren Deputy Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICES
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA FAMILY LAW DIVISION
IN RE: The Marriage of HERBERT ALLEN BROWN, Petitioner/Husband, v.
RHONDA RENE LUGO, Respondent/Wife.
CASE NO. 2025 DR 2685 DIVISION:
SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PUBLICATION
TO: RHONDA RENE LUGO address unknown
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage, including claims for dissolution of marriage, payment of debts, division of real and personal property, and for payments of support, has been filed against you. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action on Frederick J. Gant, Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is 322 W. Cervantes Street, Pensacola, FL 32501, on or before October 13, 2025, and file the original with the clerk of this court st Escambia County Courthouse, 190 W. Government St., Pensacola, Florida 32502, either before service on Petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.
DATED this 22nd day of August, 2025.
WARNING: Florida Statutes 49.011, requires certain written defenses if you object to the petition. Failure to comply will result in default and relief requested in the Petition being granted.
Dated this 22nd day of August, 2025.
PAM CHILDERS, CLERK & COMPROLLER
By: Leslee Scruggs
DEPUTY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF Clara Jean Freeman Wolfe a/k/a Clara Wolfe Deceased.
File No. 2024-CP-597 Division: D
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: KAREN LINDSEY, TERRY OWENS, AARON OWENS, LISA OWENS CRAIG and the unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, or other parties claiming by, though, under, or against any known or unknown person who is known to be dead or is not known to be either dead or alive of KAREN LINDSEY, TERRY OWENS, AARON OWENS, or LISA OWENS CRAIG.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Summary Administration and Petition to Determine Homestead Status of Real Property have been filed in the Estate of Clara Jean Freeman Wolfe a/k/a Clara Wolfe, Santa Rosa County, Florida Case No.: 2024-CP-597, which pertain to and determine your right, title or interest in and to the following property in Santa Rosa County, Florida, to wit:
Known as: 11775 Highway 89, Jay, FL SRC Parcel# 16-4N-29-0000-006000000
more particularly described as:
North West Quarter (NW1/4) of North West Quarter (NW1/4) Section Sixteen (16), Township Four (4) North, Range Twenty-Nine (29) West, Santa Rosa County, Florida. LESS AND EXCEPT Road Right of Ways
You are required to serve written defenses on the petitioner’s attorney, Oscar J. Locklin, Esq. 4557 Chumuckla Highway, Pace, Florida 32571, within 30 days after the first date of publication of this notice, exclusive of the day of service, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of the above court either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded in the pleading or motion, without further notice.
DATED August 21, 2025
JASON D. ENGLISH Clerk of the Circuit Court
BY: Sharon McLendon Deputy Clerk
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Notice of Intention to Engage Business Under a Fictitious NM
DBA: “Baptist Hospital
Primary Care Milton” Tax ID: 59-0657322
(Baptist Health Care, Inc.) Santa Rosa County
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENGAGE IN BUSINESS UNDER A FICTITIOUS NAME
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Baptist Health Care, Inc., a Florida notfor-profit corporation, whose Federal Identification Number is 59-0657322 and Florida registration number is 700088, desires to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Baptist Hospital Primary Care Milton” at 4244 Avalon Blvd. Milton, FL 32583 in Santa Rosa County, Florida and intends to register such a name with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State, pursuant to Section 865.03, Florida Statute.
Baptist Health Care, Inc.
Elizabeth C. Callahan
By:
Senior Vice President & General Counsel Baptist Health Care Inc.
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