PUBLIC NOTICE
Members of the School Board of Highlands County, Florida may be attending the 7th Annual Champion for Children Youth Awards event on March 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The events will be held at First Sebring Church, located at 401 East Center Avenue, Sebring, Florida.
No action will be taken by the School Board at that time.
Marlene Welborn
Executive Secretary
School Board of Highlands County
Ph. 863-471-5565
Feb. 4, 2026
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February 4, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2026-CP-013
Division Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
CAROL M. HILL
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Carol M. Hill, deceased, whose date of death was May 24, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is February 4, 2026.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Lisa Carto
Lisa Carto
379 Island Rd
Elm Grove, Louisiana 71051
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ William J. Nielander
WILLIAM J. NIELANDER
Attorney
Florida Bar Number: 386014
172 E. Interlake Blvd.
Lake Placid, FL 33852
Telephone: (863) 465-8181
Fax: (863) 583-0354
E-Mail: tia@nielander.com
Secondary E-Mail:
probate@nielander.com
Feb. 4, 11, 2026
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February 4, 2026
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000238
CHAPTER 197.512 F.S.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that PATRICK LALLANCE the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 7716
YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2023
TAX ID: C-20-36-30-190-0020-0080
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 2, HIGHLANDS PARK ESTATES, SECTION W, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 13, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED:
TIMOTHY R GEMSKIE
All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter.
Dated this 9th day of December, 2025
JEROME KASZUBOWSKI
Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida
By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk
Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026.
P.O. NO.: 25000238
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February 4, 2026
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000237
CHAPTER 197.512 F.S.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that HBW INVESTMENT TRUST the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 11139
YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2018
TAX ID: C-22-37-30-190-2280-0850
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
LOT 85, BLOCK 228, SUN 'N LAKES ESTATES, SECTION 19, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 88, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED:
FRANCISCO EDGARDO CUEVAS CRUZ, GLADYS CRUZ ORTIZ
All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter.
Dated this 9th day of December, 2025
JEROME KASZUBOWSKI
Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida
By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk
Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026.
P.O. NO.: 25000237
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February 4, 2026
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000236
CHAPTER 197.512 F.S.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FRANK J HOLT II the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 7239
YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2023
TAX ID: C-20-36-30-100-0070-0250
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
LOT 25, BLOCK 7, HIGHLANDS PARK ESTATES, SECTION K, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 9, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED:
JUAN F VACA, MIA WORLD INVESTMENTS LLC
All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter.
Dated this 9th day of December, 2025
JEROME KASZUBOWSKI
Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida
By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk
Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026.
P.O. NO.: 25000236
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February 4, 2026
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000235
CHAPTER 197.512 F.S.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FRANK J HOLT II the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 361
YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2023
TAX ID: C-01-33-28-010-0000-2699
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
LOTS 2699 AND 2700, AVON PARK LAKES, UNIT 9, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 100, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED:
LIDIA MARIA ARTEAGA FALCONEZ
All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter.
Dated this 9th day of December, 2025
JEROME KASZUBOWSKI
Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida
By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk
Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026.
P.O. NO.: 25000235
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February 4, 2026
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000234
CHAPTER 197.512 F.S.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FRANK J HOLT II the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 9035
YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2023
TAX ID: C-22-37-30-050-0320-0150
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
LOT 15, BLOCK 32, SUN 'N LAKES ESTATES, SECTION 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED:
ALFREDO RIVERA BETANCOURT
All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter.
Dated this 9th day of December, 2025
JEROME KASZUBOWSKI
Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida
By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk
Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026.
P.O. NO.: 25000234
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February 4, 2026
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000233
CHAPTER 197.512 F.S.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RECOVERED FUNDS FL LLC the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 8667
YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2019
TAX ID: C-20-36-30-140-0320-0320
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
LOT 32, BLOCK 32, HIGHLANDS PARK ESTATES, SECTION P, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 59, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED:
JEAN ROBERT DAVID, KETELIE DAVID
All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter.
Dated this 9th day of December, 2025
JEROME KASZUBOWSKI
Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida
By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk
Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026.
P.O. NO.: 25000233
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February 4, 2026
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000232
CHAPTER 197.512 F.S.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RECOVERED FUNDS FL LLC the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 7421
YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2019
TAX ID: C-15-35-30-050-00U0-0260
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
LOT 26, BLOCK U, SPRING LAKE VILLAGE V, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 23, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED:
CALIFORNIA PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, WHOLESALEPROPERTIES.COM INC
All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter.
Dated this 9th day of December, 2025
JEROME KASZUBOWSKI
Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida
By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk
Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026.
P.O. NO.: 25000232
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February 4, 2026
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 25000230
CHAPTER 197.512 F.S.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that RECOVERED FUNDS FL LLC the holder of the following certificate, has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:
CERTIFICATE NO. 7591
YEAR OF ISSUANCE: JUN-01-2018
TAX ID: C-20-33-28-040-0190-0200
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
LOTS 20 AND 21, BLOCK 19, OAK PARK SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 106, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED:
J M STARKEY
All of said property being in the county of HIGHLANDS, State of Florida. Unless such certificate(s) shall be redeemed according to law, the property described in such certificate will be sold to the highest bidder online at www.highlands.realtaxdeed.com on: March 11th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., or soon thereafter.
Dated this 9th day of December, 2025
JEROME KASZUBOWSKI
Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller of Highlands County, Florida
By: Jacqueline Fisher, Deputy Clerk
Date of Publication: Feb 04, 2026; Feb 11, 2026; Feb 18, 2026; Feb 25, 2026.
P.O. NO.: 25000230