IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 282025CP000802PCAXMX
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARILIB SIMMONS LANGHAM,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MARILIB SIMMONS LANGHAM, deceased, whose date of death was September 28, 2025, 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 decedents 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 UPON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents 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 Section 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.
The date of first publication of this notice is January 20, 2026.
Co-Personal Representatives:
RICHARD A. LIEVESTRO
& REBECCA B. LIEVESTRO
3704 Duffer Road
Sebring, FL 33872
E. MARK BREED III, P.A.
/s/ E. Mark Breed III
E. MARK BREED III
Florida Bar No. 338702
325 North Commerce Avenue
SEBRING, FL 33870
Telephone: (863)382-3154
Email Address:
service@mbreedlaw.com
Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives
Jan. 20, 27, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
January 20, 2026
Legal AD
Request for Proposal
Sun n Lake of Sebring Improvement District Mayur Patel, Project Manager
5306 Sun n Lake Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33872
e-mail: mpatel@snldistrict.org
Facsimile Number: 863-382-2196 ext. 122
RFP NO: 26-03
OPENING TIME: 9:00am
OPENING DATE:
14th January 2026
THIS IS NOT AN ORDER
YOU ARE INVITED TO PROPOSE
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Sun n Lake of Sebring
Improvement District
Gym and Yoga Building HVAC
The Sun n Lake of Sebring Improvement District is issuing this Request for Proposal to solicit services from all interested, qualified and licensed vendors who specialize in HVAC of buildings. The successful bidder must be licensed in the State of Florida and shall provide all equipment, materials and labor for the HVAC for buildings specified in this request. The district does not guarantee a minimum value for this contract. Specifications are detailed under Scope of Work
The complete set of proposal documents is available on the district web site at www.snldistrict.org or call 863-382- 2196
Proposals must be received in the District Office before: Time: 2:00pm Date 6th February , 2026
State of Florida Tax Exemption Number: 85-8012528797C- 8
Signed: Raymond ``Box'' Bossert, General Manager Date: 14th January 2026
Jan. 20, 27, 2026
Bid Notices and Requests for Services
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
January 20, 2026
Legal AD
Request for Proposal
Sun n Lake of Sebring Improvement District Mayur Patel, Project Manager
5306 Sun n Lake Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33872
e-mail: mpatel@snldistrict.org
Facsimile Number: 863-382-2196 ext. 122
RFP NO: 26-02
OPENING TIME: 9:00am
OPENING DATE:
14th January 2026
THIS IS NOT AN ORDER
YOU ARE INVITED TO PROPOSE
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Sun n Lake of Sebring
Improvement District
Gym and Yoga Building Electrical
The Sun n Lake of Sebring Improvement District is issuing this Request for Proposal to solicit services from all interested, qualified and licensed vendors who specialize in Electrical work of buildings. The successful bidder must be licensed in the State of Florida and shall provide all equipment, materials and labor for the electrical work of the Gym and Yoga Building specified in this request. The district does not guarantee a minimum value for this contract. Specifications are detailed under Scope of Work
The complete set of proposal documents is available on the district web site at www.snldistrict.org or call 863-382- 2196
Proposals must be received in the District Office before: Time: 2:00pm Date 6th February , 2026
State of Florida Tax Exemption Number: 85-8012528797C- 8
Signed: Raymond ``Boz'' Bossert, General Manager Date: 14th January 2026
Jan. 20, 27, 2026
Bid Notices and Requests for Services
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
January 20, 2026
Legal AD
Request for Proposal
Sun n Lake of Sebring Improvement District Mayur Patel, Project Manager
5306 Sun n Lake Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33872
e-mail: mpatel@snldistrict.org
Facsimile Number: 863-382-2196 ext. 122
RFP NO: 26-01
OPENING TIME: 9:00am
OPENING DATE:
14th January 2026
THIS IS NOT AN ORDER
YOU ARE INVITED TO PROPOSE ON THE FOLLOWING:
Sun n Lake of Sebring
Improvement District
Gym and Yoga Building
The Sun n Lake of Sebring Improvement District is issuing this Request for Proposal to solicit services from all interested, qualified and licensed vendors who specialize in construction of buildings. The successful bidder must be licensed in the State of Florida and shall provide all equipment, materials and labor for the construction of buildings. specified in this request. The district does not guarantee a minimum value for this contract. Specifications are detailed under Scope of Work
The complete set of proposal documents is available on the district web site at www.snldistrict.org or call 863-382- 2196
Proposals must be received in the District Office before: Time: 2:00pm Date: 6th February 2026
State of Florida Tax Exemption Number: 85-8012528797C- 8
Signed: Raymond ``Boz'' Bossert, General Manager Date: 14th January 2026
Jan. 20, 27, 2026
Bid Notices and Requests for Services
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
January 20, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
HIGHLANDS COUNTY,FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 282025CP000810PCAXMX
IN RE: ESTATE OF
GERTRUDE D. LOADER,
Deceased.
The administration of the estate of Gertrude D. Loader, deceased, whose date of death was July 3, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33870. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the Decedents 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 the Decedents 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 Decedents death by the Decedent or the Decedents 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 January 20, 2026.
Personal Representative:
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
c/o Richard Ramos
Vice President &
Sr. Fiduciary Specialist
5301 SW Parkway
Bldg. A, Floor 3
Austin, TX 78735
Attorney for Personal Representative:
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
Peter T. Blumeyer
Florida Bar Number: 118099
e-mail: peter.blumeyer@hklaw.com
50 N. Laura Street, Suite 3900
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Sec. Email:
elizabeth.tomlin@hklaw.com
Telephone: (904) 353-2000
Fax: (904) 358-1872
Jan. 20, 27, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
January 20, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.
28-2025-CP-000808-PCAXMX
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARCOS ENRIQUE RIVERA,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MARCOS ENRIQUE RIVERA, deceased, whose date of death was October 3, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, 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 decedents 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 decedents 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'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 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is January 13, 2026.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Antonia D'Elia
ANTONIA D'ELIA
2700 Lost Ball Dr.
Sebring, FL 33872
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Robert E. Livingston
ROBERT E. LIVINGSTON
Florida Bar No. 0031259
445 S. Commerce Avenue
Sebring, Florida 33870
Telephone: (863)385-5156
Email: livingston@livingstonpa.com
Jan. 13, 20, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
January 20, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.
28-2025-CP-000766-PCAXMX
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF
SAM VICTOR MACHOTKA
a/k/a SAMUEL VICTOR MACHOTKA II
a/k/a SAMUEL V. MACHOTKA,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of SAM VICTOR MACHOTKA a/k/a SAMUEL VICTOR MACHOTKA II a/k/a SAMUEL V. MACHOTKA, deceased, whose date of death was November 16, 2025, and whose social security number is XXX-XX-5415, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 590 S. Commerce Avenue, 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 decedents 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 decedents 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'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 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is January 13, 2026.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Dara Lynn Machotka-Hafey
DARA LYNN MACHOTKA-HAFEY
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Robert E. Livingston
ROBERT E. LIVINGSTON
Florida Bar No. 0031259
445 S. Commerce Avenue
Sebring, Florida 33870
Telephone: (863)385-5156
Email: livingston@livingstonpa.com
Jan. 13, 20, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
January 20, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 28-2025-CP-000345-PCAXMX
Estate Division
IN RE: ESTATE OF
George L. Gerbitz,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of George L. Gerbitz, deceased, whose date of death was January 27, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Highlands County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 430 S Commerce Ave, Sebring, FL 33870. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representatives attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedents 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 decedents 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 decedents death by the decedent or the decedents 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 DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is January 13, 2026.
Person Giving Notice:
Robert M. Gerbitz
15601 Okeechobee Rd, Lot 70
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Attorney for Person Giving Notice:
Lisa G. dos Santos, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 84735
DSSC Legal Services
945 2nd Street, Suite 100
Vero Beach, FL 32962
Tel: 772-410-8489
Fax: 772-494-7086
E-mail designation:
lisa.dssclegalservices@gmail.com
pleadings.dssclegalservices@gmail.com
Jan 13, 20 2026.
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
January 20, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801-83.809).
The property contained in the storage unit at Discount Mini Storage of Sebring, 1558 Lakeview Drive, Sebring, FL 33870 will be sold or otherwise disposed of at STORAGETREASURES.COM. The on-line auction date is Thursday January 29, 2026, at 11:00 am or thereafter.
Unit #: Name: Contents:
A20 Cody Lovejoy
Boxes, Furniture, HHG
Jan. 13, 20, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
January 20, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801-83.809).
The property contained in the storage unit at Discount Mini Storage of Avon Park, 1583 US HWY 27 N, Avon Park, FL 33825 will be sold or otherwise disposed of at STORAGETREASURES.COM. The on-line auction date is Thursday January 29, 2026 at 11:00 am or thereafter.
Unit #: Name: Contents:
520 Wilneisha Gammage
Furniture
Jan. 13, 20, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
January 20, 2026
Notice of Self Storage Sale
Please take notice Century Storage - Bayview located at 2609 Bayview Street Sebring FL 33870 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants who are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 1/28/2026 at 11:00 AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Alexis Forman unit #A183; Julio Seda unit #B201; Andrew Davis unit #F412 - Chevy Tahoe VIN# 1GNSCJKC9LR195925, Cleaning Supplies and Household Items; Francis Leamer unit #L1183; Joseph Potillo unit #L835; Andrew Davis unit #L845 - Restaurant Equipment, Household Goods. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.
Jan. 13, 20, 2026
Miscellaneous Notices
Highlands News-Sun
Sebring
January 20, 2026
Notice of Self Storage Sale
Please take notice Century Storage - South Sebring located at 9200 US Highway 27 South South Sebring FL 33876 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below list of Occupants who are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 1/28/2026 at 11:00 AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Karen Wilson unit #C008; Allison T Villanueva unit #C013; Karen Wilson unit #E024. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.
Jan. 13, 20, 2026