Legal Notice Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency
RFP # 26-05
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF DISPOSAL OF APPROXIMATELY 2.02 +/- ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE LAKE WALES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA BY THE LAKE WALES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The City of Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) hereby gives notice pursuant to Section 163.380(3)(a), Florida Statutes, as owner of the named real properties listed by folio numbers at the bottom of this notice and the legal description attached hereto as Exhibit A, of its intent to dispose of said properties (or portions thereof) and to invite proposals from qualified developers for the redevelopment of said property. The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking builders, developers, or contractors with experience in redevelopment, beautification and creating commercial business space in the Longleaf Business Park. To maximize its success, organizations submitting proposals must demonstrate a proven track record in both commercial construction and redevelopment with beautification as an element. Among the key objectives and deliverables to be included by all proposers is:
Redevelop property for commercial or industrial use.
Enhance tax base
Pursue smart growth development pattern
Pursue development consistent with realistic market opportunities
Create development opportunities that are attractive to conventional and/or innovative developers
Support a reasonable and identifiable path to redevelopment of subject site in the next 2 to 4 years
Keep process transparent to avoid the appearance of special interest conflicts
Seek high standards and best utilization of public assets
Respect and involve local stakeholder interests in design, construction, investing and utilization of site
Build a relationship with the City and the CRA, which will extend beyond the current proposed project.
All proposals should include a description of the proposed development that would be built on the Property; documentation of the legal ability of the proposer and availability of funding to complete the proposed development; renderings or other depictions of the intended use; anticipated timeline and project schedule; and any identified strategies to help ensure long term business viability and success Conditions of acceptance of any such proposals may include right of reversion or other remedied to protect the CRA if the project is not timely completed per the negotiated contract terms. The CRA may further negotiate terms and conditions of the purchase of the properties.
Further information is available regarding the Property may be reviewed or obtained at the CRA offices at the address listed below. Additionally, the CRA will provide interest parties tours of the Property through scheduled appointments with the CRA by calling (863) 678-4182 ext. 1187.
Any party interested in submitting a proposal is hereby notified that sealed proposals must be received on or before close of business on the 30th day following publication of this notice at the CRA office located at, 201 W. Central Ave, Lake Wales, Fl. 33859.
In the event that the CRA does not receive any proposals in response to this invitation, or in the event that all proposals received by the CRA are rejected in its sole and absolute discretion, the CRA reserves the right to seek, negotiate, and accept proposals deemed to be in the public interest from any other person or entity, or may otherwise proceed with disposition of the Property by sale, lease, or transfer without further notice.
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 27-30-14-927041-000020
Legal Description:
LONGLEAF BUSINESS PARK PB 116 PGS 24-26 LOT 2
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodation to participate should contact the CRA Office at (863)678-4182 ext. 1337 at least five business days prior to the meeting to request such accommodation.
Februray 19,2026 12093182
Miscellaneous Notices
Ledger, The
Lakeland
February 19, 2026
NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned pursuant to the "Fictitious Name Statute", section 865.09, Florida Statutes, will register with the Division of Corporations of the Department of State ofthe State of Florida upon receipt of proof of publication of this notice the fictitious name, to wit:
Mac's Mobile Garage Under which I/we am/are engaged in business. I/We expect to engage in business at 4504 Ewell rd in the City of Lakeland , Florida 33811. That the party/parties interested in said business enterprise is/are as follows:
Names of Owners or Officers:
Polk power sweeping llc
Dated at Lakeland , Polk County, Florida, on February 8, 2026.
February 19 2026
LSAR0461140
Miscellaneous Notices
Ledger, The
Lakeland
February 19, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Polk COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 26CP-0365
IN RE: Estate of Robert Manley Griggs
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Robert Manley Griggs, deceased, whose date of death was January 28, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 255 N. Broadway Ave. Bartow, FL 33830. 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 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 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 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 or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
The date of first publication of this notice is February 19, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
N/A
Personal Representative:
Sandy L Oblitas/Mauro Oblitas
February 19, 26 2026
LSAR0460987
Miscellaneous Notices
Ledger, The
Lakeland
February 19, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Polk COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2026-CP-000300
IN RE: Estate of JUANITA M. MOODY
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JUANITA M. MOODY, deceased, whose date of death was October 31, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 255 N BROADWAY AVE, BARTOW, FL 33830. 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 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 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 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 or a beneficiary as specified under s. 732.2211. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
The date of first publication of this notice is TBD.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Benjamin Keller, Esq.
2690 S. Combee Road
Lakeland, FL 33803
Personal Representative:
Margie Gibbons
Publication Dates
LSAR0460738
Miscellaneous Notices
Ledger, The
Lakeland
February 19, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARGARET D LONGPHEE File No. 2025-CP-004273
Deceased.
/
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of Margaret D. Longphee, deceased, whose date of death was October 4, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Polk County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 255 N. Bartow Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830. 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.
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.
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 February 12, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Merideth C. Nagel, Esq.
Florida Bar Number 0113141
Merideth Nagel &
The Legacy Legal Team
1201 West Highway 50
Clermont, Florida 34711
(352) 394-7408 (telephone)
Service@MNagellaw.com
Personal Representative:
Matthew K. Miller
1822 Golfview Drive
Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689
February 12, 19 2026
LSAR0453856
Miscellaneous Notices
Ledger, The
Lakeland
February 19, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC 2200 Heritage Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801 to satisfy a lien on 3-5-2026 at approx. 12:30PM at www.storagetreasures.com: Ethan Asher, Vianca Lynn Guevara, Nicole DeGolyer, Brian Howard
Publication Dates
LSAR0451870
Miscellaneous Notices
Ledger, The
Lakeland
February 19, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner 3345 US 92 E, Lakeland, FL 33801 to satisfy a lien on 3-4-2026 atapprox. 12:00 pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Herbert Lawrence Cummings, Shearon Sade Mcauliffe, Kelly Franks.
February 12, 19 2026
LSAR0451869
Miscellaneous Notices
Ledger, The
Lakeland
February 19, 2026
Notice of Sale
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-Storage Cube Contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner 6610 Cypress Gardens Blvd Se,Winter Haven Florida 33884 to satisfy a lien on March 5th, 2026 approx12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Lissette Reimundi, Denise Hughes, Lisa Riddell, Larry Edwards, Walther Mauricio Medina Hernandez
February 12,19 2026
LSAR0450481