Bradford
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
Case No.: 04-2026-CA-0008
IN RE: ESTATE OF PACITA TUBIANOZA, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of PACITA TUBIANOZA, deceased, is pending in the Circuit Court for the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Bradford County, Florida, the address of which is P.O. Drawer B; Starke, FL 32091. 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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 THREE (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 TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is March 5, 2026.
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:
/s/ Russell A. Wade III
Russell A. Wade III
Florida Bar No. 251460
P.O. Box 172
Lake Butler, FL 32054
Telephone: 386.496.9656
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:
AZUCENA CO
8808 32nd Ave. Apt. 409
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
3/5 2tchg 3/12-BCT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case #04-2026-CA-002
YEN KIM NGUYEN,
Plaintiff,
v.
HIEN QUOC BUI; MATTHEW BRYANT; BENJAMIN BRYANT; ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
(Quiet Title / Service by Publication)
TO: MATTHEW BRYANT; BENJAMIN BRYANT;
AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to real property located in Bradford County, Florida, has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to Samantha C. Joseph, Esq., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is PO BOX 26114 JACKSONVILLE, FL 32226, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
The property that is the subject of this action is described as follows:
LOT 11 A parcel of land situated in the Southeast One Quarter on the Southwest One Quarter of Section 24, Township 8 South, Range 22 East, Bradford County, Florida; said parcel being more particularly described as follows: Commence at a concrete monument at the most Westerly corner of Lot 20 of KEYSTONE CLUB ESTATES UNIT ONE REPLAT; as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 51 of the public records of Bradford County, Florida and run S 29 deg 16 min 20 sec E, along the Westerly line of said Keystone Club Estates Unit One Replat; 325.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence run S 60 deg 43 min 40 sec W, 220.00 feet to an iron pipe and the Point of Beginning; thence continue S 60 deg 43 min 40 sec W. 190.55 feet to an iron pipe; thence run N 01 deg 59 min 11 sec W, 163.19 feet to an iron pipe; thence run Northeasterly with a curve concave Northerly, said curve having a central angle of 18 deg 37 min 09 sec, a radius of 368.64 feet, an arc length of 119.80 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N 74 deg 42 min 18 sec E, 119.27 feet to an iron pipe; thence run S 29 deg 16 min 20 sec E, 116.22 feet to the Point of Beginning.
Parcel Identification Number: 05819-A-01100 (15852)
DATED this 23rd day of January, 2026.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Bradford County, Florida
By: KANETRA JENKINS
Deputy Clerk
3/5 4tchg 3/26-BCT
COMMISSION MEETING
THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Bradford County Board of County Commissioners will have a board meeting on March 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM inside the county commission meeting room, located in the north wing section of the Bradford County Courthouse, 945 N. Temple, Avenue, Starke, FL. A copy of the meeting agenda may be obtained from the Bradford County website: www.bradfordcountyfl.gov. Said meeting location is secured – no firearms or weapons are permitted.
3/12 1tchg-BCT
FICTITIOUS NAME
Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that Lucy Cooksey and Joseph Cooksey (owners), desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of: “Boots Bikes & Backroads” located at 2460 SE CR21B, Melrose, FL 32666, in the County of Bradford, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.
3/12 1tchg-BCT
City of Starke
NOTICE OF FAIR HOUSING
This notice will serve to advise all residents of the City of Starke that the following actions, if based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status (families with children), or handicap (disability) are prohibited by Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Federal Fair Housing Act):
- Refusing to sell or rent to, deal or negotiate with any person.
- Discriminating on terms or conditions for buying or renting housing.
- Discriminating by advertising that housing is available only to persons of a certain race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, handicap (disability), age, ancestry or with no animals.
- Denying that housing is available for inspection, sale or rent when it really is available.
- Denying or making different terms or conditions for home loans by financial institutions.
- Denying to anyone the use of or participation in any real estate services, multiple listing services or other facilities related to the selling and renting of housing.
- “Blockbusting” and “steering” are two discriminatory practices that are also prohibited by the Act. Blockbusting includes engaging in conduct which conveys the impression that a neighborhood is about to undergo certain changes and, thus, panic owners into selling their properties. Steering involves guiding an individual seeking housing toward or away from particular property for discriminatory reasons.
If you would like to obtain more information about fair housing, or file a fair housing complaint, please contact the Fair Housing Coordinator listed below:
Russell A. Mullins
City Manager
209 North Thompson Street
Starke, FL 32091
Phone: (904) 964-5027
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
3/12 1tchg-BCT
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Concerned Citizens of Bradford County, Inc.
RJE Building Modernization —
Phase Ill
Concerned Citizens of Bradford County, Inc. (CCBC) is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified, Florida-licensed General Contractors for construction services related to the RJE Building Modernization — Phase Ill Project located at 1050 Pine Street, Starke, Florida 32091. Estimated construction budget: approximately $850,000. The project includes interior and exterior modernization, including electrical upgrades, HVAC installation, roofing improvements, restroom renovations, flowing, painting, and related site work. A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE VISIT will be held on: March 26 2026 at 2:00 PM EST Location: RJE Community Campus. 1050 Pine Street. Starke Florida. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is required for proposal responsiveness. Sealed proposals must be received no later than: April 9: 2026 at 2:00 PM EST- Complete RFP documents may be obtained from CCBC by contacting: Email: [email protected], Phone: (904) 966-1100. CCBC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive minor informalities, and accept the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of CCBC.
3/12 2tchg 3/19-BCT
Union
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
UNION COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 26000005CPAXMX
IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHAEL DWYER, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Michael Dwyer, deceased, whose date of death was January 10, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Union County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 55 W Main St, Lake Butler, FL 32054. 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, 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 March 5, 2026.
Personal Representative
Virginia M. Marsh
61 Broad Reach
North Weymouth, MA 02191
Attorney for Personal Representative
Andrew Ponnock
Florida Bar Number: 195420
10100 West Sample Road, 3rd floor
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Telephone: (954) 340-4051
Fax: (800) 809-1774
E-Mail: [email protected]
3/5 2tchg 3/12-UCT
PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) RFQ #26-001
PROJECT MANAGER – OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES
THE NEW LAKE BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Union County School Board is requesting sealed qualifications from qualified firms to provide Project Manager – Owner’s Representative Services for the new Lake Butler Elementary School project. The contract will be awarded for a term of two (2) years, or the completion of the project from the date of the award by Union County School Board (UCSB).
Sealed proposals must be received no later than March 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM (EST).
The requirements for the RFQ are located at the following web address: union.k12.fl.us.
Proposals shall be sealed and clearly marked: “RFQ #26-001 – Project Manager Owner’s Representative Services – Lake Butler Elementary School”
Deliver to:
Union County School Board
Attn: Director of Finance
55 SW 6th Street
Lake Butler, FL 32054
The responsibility for timely submission rests solely with the Proposer. The Union County
School Board is not responsible for delays caused by the U.S. Postal Service or any other delivery service. Late submissions will not be accepted.
The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities as deemed in the best interest of the District.
3/5 3tchg 3/19-UCT
NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE
Please take notice Lake Butler Mini Storage, located at 1015 SW 3rd St. Lake Butler, FL, 32054 intends to hold an auction of goods stored in the following units in default for non-payment of rent on Lockerfox.com. The sale will occur on March 27, 2026 at 12:01 pm on Lockerfox.com. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings.
Unit # Name Amount
66 Kristopher Shough $327.04
30 Shawn Henderson $160.44
All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details.
3/5 2tchg 3/12-UCT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR UNION COUNTY FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NUMBER: 632026CP000006CPAXMX
IN RE: ESTATE OF RONALD SAMUELS
DECEASED
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Ronald Samuels, deceased, whose date of death was April 14, 2023 and whose Social Security Number ends in 3663, is pending in the Circuit Court for Union County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 7765 S County Road 23 1, Lake Butler, Florida 32054. The names and addresses of the personal representatives 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 or 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 SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is March 19, 2026
Signed on 3/3/2026
Attorney for Personal Representative
Jaren G. Zignoli, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 1070972
The Ticktin Law Group
270 SW Natura Ave.
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
Tel: 954-570-6757
Fax: 954-418-7120
Personal Representative:
Jack Serafin
1770SW Waterfall Blvd
Palm City, FL 34990
3/12 2tchg 3/19-UCT
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
The City of Lake Butler City Commission will hold a REGULAR MEETING on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm at the City Commission Chambers located in City Hall at 200 SW 1st Street Lake Butler, FL 32054.
3/12 1tchg-UCT
Lake Region
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Professional Fireworks Display Services
City of Keystone Heights, Florida
- Introduction
The City of Keystone Heights is requesting proposals from qualified, licensed, and insured fireworks contractors to provide a professional fireworks display for the City’s annual Independence Day celebration. This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines the minimum requirements, specifications, and submission criteria for consideration. This RFP is for a term of 3 years.
- Event Information
- Event Name: July 4th Fireworks
- Event Date: July 4, 2026, 2027, 2028
- Event Time: Sunset (Approx 7:30PM-8:00PM)
- Event Location: Keystone Beach, Keystone Heights, Florida
- Estimated Attendance: Approx 2,000
- Display Duration: Approximately 20-30 minutes
- Scope of Services
The selected contractor shall provide a complete, turnkey fireworks display, including but not limited to:
- Design, supply, and execution of the fireworks display
- All fireworks, materials, firing systems, and equipment
- Transportation, setup, firing, and post-display cleanup (Barge Included)
- Compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Coordination with City staff and local fire, police, and emergency services
- Obtaining all required permits, licenses, and approvals
4.Fireworks Display Specifications
At a minimum, the fireworks display must include the following items or approved equivalents:
- 1,200 cakes (1”–2”), split into repeater-style fireworks cakes
- 240 shells (2.5”), assorted patterns
- 200 shells (3”), assorted patterns, colors, and lightning flash effects
- 100 shells (4”), special or premium patterns
The display should be professionally choreographed to provide a visually engaging, dynamic, and patriotic presentation appropriate for a municipal Independence Day celebration.
Any proposed substitutions must be clearly identified and are subject to approval by the City of Keystone Heights.
- Contractor Qualifications
Proposing contractors must demonstrate:
- Proper licensing to conduct fireworks displays in the State of Florida
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience producing municipal or large-scale fireworks events
- A strong safety record
- Experience coordinating with fire, police, and emergency services
6.Safety Requirements
The contractor shall:
- Submit a written safety and fallout zone plan
- Comply with NFPA standards and all applicable regulations
- Maintain required safety distances
- Coordinate with the Keystone Heights Fire Department and Police Department
- Provide on-site fire suppression equipment and qualified personnel
- Insurance Requirements
The contractor must provide proof of insurance including:
- Commercial General Liability Insurance
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by Florida law
- Automobile Liability Insurance
The City of Keystone Heights must be named as an additional insured.
- Proposal Submission Requirements
Proposals must include:
1.Company profile and relevant experience
- Detailed description of the proposed fireworks display
- Confirmation of compliance with the fireworks specifications in Section 4
4.Itemized cost proposal
5.Safety plan
6.Copies of licenses and permits
7.Proof of insurance
8.References
- Pricing
Proposals shall include a fixed, all-inclusive price covering all costs associated with the fireworks display. Optional enhancements or alternates may be submitted separately.
- Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Compliance with fireworks specifications
- Contractor qualifications and experience
- Safety plan and record
- Cost
- References
11.Submission Deadline and Instructions
- Proposal Due Date: April 17, 2024
- Submission Method: Email or Mail
- Submission Address or Email: 555 S Lawrence Blvd Keystone Heights, FL 32656 or [email protected]
Late or incomplete proposals may not be considered.
- Terms and Conditions
The City of Keystone Heights reserves the right to:
- Reject any or all proposals
- Waive informalities or minor irregularities
- Negotiate with the selected contractor
- Cancel this RFP at any time without obligation
- Contact Information
All questions regarding this RFP should be directed to:
Name: Beau Wright
Title: Deputy City Manager
(352)-473-4807 or [email protected]
3/12 1tchg-LRM
