Legal & Public Notices

Notice of Sale of Surplus Property
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct a Sale of Surplus Property by Sealed Bid for the sale of a +- 8,289 sq./ft. parcel of land improved with a Three (3) story, 7,223 sq./ft. building on Tuesday February 28, 2023, at 2:05p.m. Central Time. The property (ID# 24-2S-24-0000-0124-0000) is located at 185 Brooks Street, Ft. Walton Beach, in Okaloosa County, FL and has access from Brooks Street. The bid opening will be held at the Florida Department of Transportation District Three Right of Way Office located at 1074 Hwy 90, Chipley, FL 32428. The successful bidder must be prepared to place a non-refundable deposit in an amount equal to 10% of the bid price within 24 hours of notification of award of bid, in the form of cash, cashierﾒs check, money order or other non-cancelable instrument.
The minimum acceptable bid is $900,000 which has been established by an approved appraisal. The conveyance for this improvement will be by Quitclaim deed / with oil, gas and mineral rights reserved. Buyer will be required to pay all closing cost associated with this transaction, documentary stamps and recording fees plus an appraisal cost of $8,000.
The Florida Department of Transportation reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Successful bidder agrees to accept improvement in ﾓas isﾔ condition. Bidder accepts all conditions specified in the bid package.
Parcel is open to public inspection with appointment.
Bid Packages or inspection appointments may be obtained by contacting Bryan 0. Yongue, Property Management Agent, at 850-330-1328, or by e-mail at: bryan. yongue@dot.state.fl.us.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2022-CP-1716-F
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARTHA VEASEY THOMPSON,
a/k/a MARTHA V. THOMPSON,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Martha Veasey Thompson, a/k/a Martha V. Thompson,, deceased, whose date of death was July 15, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Probate Division, 101 E. James Lee Blvd., Crestview, FL 32536. 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 January 12, 2023.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Sabrina L. Casagrande, Esq.
Sabrina L. Casagrande, Esq.
Florida Bar Number: 107163
Stross Law Firm, P.A.
1801 Pepper Tree Dr., Oldsmar, FL 34677
Telephone: (813) 852-6500
E-Mail: scasagrande@strosslaw.com
Secondary E-Mail: vadams@strosslaw.com
Personal Representative:
/s/ Donald Scot Thompson
Donald Scot Thompson
4602 Tall Pineas Drive, NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
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CR1791

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY,
FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
File No.: 2022 CP 0048
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JOHN EDWARD WALKER
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of John Edward Walker, deceased, whose date of death was October 2, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. 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 January 12, 2023.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ John R. Dowd, Jr.
John R. Dowd, Jr., Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 083267
DOWD LAW FIRM, P. A.
25 Beal Parkway, N.E., Suite 230
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
Telephone: (850) 650-2202
Fax: (850) 650-5808
E-Mail: Eservice@Dowdlawfirm.com
Secondary E-Mail: Benjamin@Dowdlawfirm.com
Personal Representative:
Clifton Walker
79 Sarah St.
Freeport, Florida 32439
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
PLAYGROUND SHELL SERVICE, INC. DBA/PLAYGROUND AUTO SERVICE gives notice that on 01/30/2023 at 10:00 AM the following vehicles(s) may be sold by public sale at 12 HOLLYWOOD BLVD. SW., FT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548 to satisfy the lien for the amount owed on each vehicle for any recovery, towing, or storage services charges and administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida statute 713.78.
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CR1788

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2022 CP 1721
IN RE: ESTATE OF
OWEN J. LIGHT
Division: Probate
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Owen J. Light, deceased, whose date of death was September 13, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 1940 Lewis Turner Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. 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 January 12, 2023.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ John R. Dowd, Jr.
John R. Dowd, Jr., Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 083267
DOWD LAW FIRM, P. A.
25 Beal Parkway, N.E., Suite 230
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
Telephone: (850) 650-2202
Fax: (850) 650-5808
E-Mail: Eservice@Dowdlawfirm.com
Secondary E-Mail: Benjamin@Dowdlawfirm.com
Personal Representative:
Lessie Hostilo
219 Beachview Dr. NE
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
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