Public Notices: Aug. 31, 2016
IN THE COUNTY COURT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO.:
2016-CC-001687-20L-S
ARBOR LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
DAVID J. YURKIEWICZ RODRIGUEZ AND JELISA YURKIEWICZ,
HUSBAND AND WIFE,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO:
JELISA YURKIEWICZ
1024 ARBOR LAKES CIRCLE
SANFORD, FL 32771
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for foreclosure of lien on the following described property:
UNIT U16-1024, EL-AD ARBOR LAKES, A CONDOMINIUM (THE “CONDOMINIUM”), ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF (“DECLARATION”) RECORDED AUGUST 12, 2005 IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 05857, PAGES 0752-1059, TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO AS RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT THERETO.
Has been filed against you in the Sanford Herald newspaper, and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on H. WEB MELTON, III, ESQUIRE, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Bush Ross P.A., Post Office Box 3913, Tampa, FL 33601, a date within 30 days after the first publication of the notice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition.
DATED on August 15th, 2016.
Maryann Morse
As Clerk of the Court &
Comptroller
By: /s/ Deitra C. Cross Deputy Clerk
H. Web Melton III, Esquire
Florida Bar No. 37703
Bush Ross PA
P. O. Box 3913
Tampa, Florida 33601
(813) 204-6492
Attorney for Plaintiff
Publish: August 24, 31, 2016
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2016-CP-1898
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ERIC ROBERT TORRES,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ERIC ROBERT TORRES, deceased, whose date of death was June 27, 2016; File Number 2016-CP-1898, is pending in the Circuit Court for SEMINOLE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 301 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771. 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 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 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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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: August 24, 2016.
Signed on August 18, 2016.
Sean F. Bogle, Esq.
sean@boglelawfirm.com
Attorney for Personal Representative
Florida Bar No. 106313
Bogle Law Firm
101 South New York Avenue, Suite 205
Winter Park, Florida 32715
Telephone: (407) 834-3311 Fax (407) 834-3302
KIM TORRES,
Personal Representative
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.:2016-CP-001799
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JOSE A. VARGAS,
AKA JOSE ADRIAN VARGAS,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JOSE A. VARGAS AKA JOSE ADRIAN VARGAS, deceased, whose date of death was March 27, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Seminole County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 2016-CP-001799, the address of which is P.O. Box 8099, Sanford, Florida 32772-8099. 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, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, 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 who have claims or demands against the 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 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:
August 24, 2016.
Attorney for Personal Representative:
DAVID W. VELIZ
Florida Bar No. 846368 THE VELIZ LAW FIRM
425 West Colonial Drive Suite 104
Orlando, Florida 32804
Telephone:(407) 849-7072
E-Mail :velizlawfirm@thevelizlawfirm .com
Personal Representative
ADRIAN LEA VARGAS
55 Rio Vista Drive
Oakland, California 94611
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Paul’s Towing & Dispatch of Central Florida, Inc. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 09/12/2016, 09:00 am at 1919 W. 1st Street Sanford, FL 32771, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida statutes. Paul’s Towing & Dispatch of Central Florida, Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
1992 CHEVROLET
1G1YY23P6N5116581
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Paul’s Towing & Dispatch of Central Florida, Inc. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 09/15/2016, 09:00 am at 1919 W. 1st Street Sanford, FL 32771, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida statutes. Paul’s Towing & Dispatch of Central Florida, Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
2002 FORD
1FAFP444X2F232606
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
C&J TOWING WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION FOR SALVAGE FOR CASH ON DEMAND TO HIGHEST BIDDER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED VEHICLE:
2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA 4 DR: SILVER
VIN# 2 G 1 W F 5 2 E 8 4 9 2 6 3 8 2 5
THIS AUCTION WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16,2016 AT 10 O’CLOCK AT C&J TOWING, 1240 S. CR 427, LONGWOOD, FL 32750.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE is hereby given the following vehicles will be sold at auction on 09/14/2016, 09:00 am at 1850 High St, Longwood, FL 32750 Longwood, FL 32750-3722, pursuant to subsection F.S. 713.78. Courtesy Towing, Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
2001 JT8BF28G510314862 LEXUS
2008 WMEEJ31X18K136705 SMRT
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: JZM Inc d/b/a MIRANDA’S TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 09/14/2016, 09:00 am at 326 LOYD LN OVIEDO, FL 32765-6774, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida statutes. JMZ Inc d/b/a MIRANDA’S TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
1C3EL45X86N215829
2006 CHEVROLET
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: JZM Inc d/b/a MIRANDA’S TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 09/13/2016, 09:00 am at 326 LOYD LN OVIEDO, FL 32765-6774, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida statutes. JMZ Inc d/b/a MIRANDA’S TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
1G8ZY12731Z243129
2001 SATURN
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: JZM Inc d/b/a MIRANDA’S TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 09/12/2016, 09:00 am at 326 LOYD LN OVIEDO, FL 32765-6774, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida statutes. JMZ Inc d/b/a MIRANDA’S TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
1G1ZT61896F190966
2006 CHEVROLET
4C3AU52NXTE419174
1996 CHRYSLER
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charge for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager's lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at Uncle Bob's Self Storage located at: 2650 West 25th Street, Sanford, Florida 32771. And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the above stated address to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on:
Tuesday September 27th, 2016 At 12:00PM
2650 West 25th Street, Sanford, Florida 32771, 407-324-9985
Mark Knowlton / Tools / Appliances / Boxes
Demetra Gainey / Household Goods / Furniture / TV / Stereo Equipment
Mark Knowlton / Household Goods / Furniture
Carpet Things Express / Household Goods / Furniture / Office Furniture / Machines / Equipment
Ceji Lawrence / Household Goods / Furniture
Erica Munoz / Household Goods / Furniture
Thelma Mike / Household Goods / Furniture
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NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME
Notice is hereby given we are engaged in business at 1555 State Road 436, Suite 1191, Winter Park, Florida 32792 under the Fictitious Name of PIO-PIO KIDS SALON, and that we intend to register said name with the Division of Corporations, Tallahassee, Florida in accordance with the provisions of the Ficititious Name Statutes, to=wit: Section 865.09, Florida Statutes 1991.
PIO-PIO KIDS SALON 2
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 13-CA-2001-14-K
WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STERNS ALT-A TRUST 2006-4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4,
Plaintiff,
vs.
HUGO R. HERRERIA and DIANA R. SANTANDER, et al.
Defendants,
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 17th day of November, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as same can be done, at Seminole County Courthouse, 301 N. Park Avenue, Room S201, Sanford, Florida 32772, the Clerk of this Court will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, the following real and personal property, situate and being in Seminole County, Florida, more particularly described as:
LOT 148, AUTUMN GLEN PHASE III, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 37, PAGE(S) 75, 76 AND 77, AS RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Property Address:
1541 Springtime Loop,
Winter Park, FL 32792.
The aforesaid sale will be made pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in Case No 13-CA-2001-14-K now pending in the Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Seminole County, Florida.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.
Dated this 25th day of August, 2016.
/s/ Courtney Oakes
Courtney Oakes, Esq. (FL Bar No. 106553)
John R. Chiles, Esq. (FL Bar No. 12539)
BURR & FORMAN LLP
350 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1420
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Telephone: (954) 414-6213
Facsimile: (954) 414-6201
Primary Email: FLService@burr.com
Secondary Email: coakes@burr.com
Secondary Email:
aackbersingh@burr.com
Counsel for Plaintiff
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 59-2012-CA-005294
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC.
Plaintiff,
v.
ROY G. BEJSOVEC; LARRAINE T. BEJSOVEC; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; UNKNOWN TENANT 2; AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S), WHO (IS/ARE) NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIM AS HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, SPOUSES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS; AMERICA`S WHOLESALE LENDER; ROYAL ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on August 10, 2015, and the Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale entered on May 23, 2016, in this cause, in the Circuit Court of Seminole County, Florida, the office of Maryanne Morse, Clerk of the Circuit Court, shall sell the property situated in Seminole County, Florida, described as:
LOT 8, ROYAL ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 40, PAGES 58 AND 59, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
a/k/a 1534 ROYAL CIR, APOPKA, FL 32703-1905
at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, in Room S201 in the Courthouse located at 301 N. Park Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771, on September 29, 2016, beginning at 11:00 AM.
If you are a person claiming a right to funds remaining after the sale, you must file a claim with the clerk no later than 60 days after the sale. If you fail to file a claim you will not be entitled to any remaining funds.
Dated at St. Petersburg, Florida, this 23 day of August, 2016
eXL Legal, PLLC
Designated Email Address: efiling@exllegal.com
12425 28th Street North, Suite 200
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Telephone No. (727) 536-4911
Attorney for the Plaintiff
By: DAVID L REIDER
BAR #95719
AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT of 1990 Administrative Order No. 10-18 IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT COURT ADMINISTRATION AT 301 N. PARK AVENUE, SUITE N 301, SANFORD, FL 32771, (407) 665-4227, AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED COURT APPEARANCE, OR IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTIFICATION IF THE TIME BEFORE THE SCHEDULED APPEARANCE IS LESS THAN 7 DAYS; IF YOU ARE HEARING IMPAIRED, CALL 711.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION
DIVISION
CASE NO. 2016CA000279
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.;
Plaintiff,
vs.
DONICA A. DANIEL, ET.AL;
Defendants
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 18, 2016, in the above-styled cause, The Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at 301 North Park Avenue, Room S-201 of the Seminole County Courthouse in Sanford, Florida 32772, on September 20, 2016 at 11:00 am the following described property:
UNIT 4, BUILDING A, OF GOLDENROD VILLAS, A CONDOMINIUM, ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM FOR GOLDENROD VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, AND EXHIBITS ANNEXED THERETO, FILED AUGUST 25, 1982 IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1409, PAGES 994 THROUGH 1107, PUBLIC RECORDS OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AND LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS DECLARED IN SAID DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM TO BE AN APPURTENANCE TO THE ABOVE CONDOMINIUM UNIT.
Property Address:
7714 COUNTRY PLACE,
WINTER PARK, FL 32792
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, at Court Administration, Seminole Civil Courthouse, 301 N. Park Ave, Suite N301, Sanford, Florida, 32771-1292, (407) 665-4227 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
WITNESS my hand on August 25, 2016.
Keith Lehman, Esq. FBN. 85111
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Marinosci Law Group, P.C.
100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 1045
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954)-644-8704; Fax (954) 772-9601
ServiceFL@mlg-defaultlaw.com
ServiceFL2@mlg-defaultlaw.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.
2015-CC-003406-20LS
WINDING HOLLOW HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
CRAIG M. WELLS and KIMBERLY WELLS,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45
Notice is given that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 15, 2016, in Case No.: 2015-CC-003406-20LS, of the County Court in and for Seminole County, Florida, in which WINDING HOLLOW HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC., is the Plaintiff and CRAIG M. WELLS and KIMBERLY WELLS are the Defendants, The Clerk of Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at Room S201 of the Seminole County Courthouse, Sanford, Florida, 32771 at 11:00 a.m., on November 10, 2016, the following described property set forth in the Order of Final Judgment:
Lot 271, WINDING HOLLOW UNIT 4, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 52, at Page 17, of the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida
Any Person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.
By: Attorney for Plaintiff
Fla. Bar No.: 91082
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT COURT ADMINISTRATION, 301 NORTH PARK AVE., SUITE N301, SANFORD, FL 32771, TELEPHONE: (407) 665-4227 WITHIN 2 WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE OF SALE; IF YOU ARE HEARING OR VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL 1-800-955-8771.
CLAYTON & MCCULLOH
1065 Maitland Center Commons Blvd.
Maitland, Florida 32751
(407) 875-2655
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE EIGHTEENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SEMINOLE.
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO: 16 CP 001858
IN RE: ESTATE OF
DONALD EDWARD
GUENTHER,
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of DONALD EDWARD GUENTHER, deceased, date of death April 9, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court for Seminole County, Florida Probate Division; the address is 301 N. Park Ave., Sanford, FL 32771. The personal representative’s attorney name and addresses 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 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 PERIOD SET FORTH IN THE FLORIDA STATUTES WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice August 31, 2016.
Marie F. Benjamin
Attorney for Personal Representative
Florida Bar. No. 0082960
1311 S. Palmetto Ave.
Sanford, FL 32771
Telephone: 407-492-8056
mfbenjamin@earthlink.net
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PROPOSED
CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS
TO BE VOTED ON
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
NOTICE OF ELECTION
I, Ken Detzner, Secretary of State of the State of Florida, do hereby give notice that an election will be held in each county in Florida, on November 8, 2016, for the ratification or rejection of a proposed revision to the constitution of the State of Florida.
NO. 1
CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT
ARTICLE X, SECTION 29
(INITIATIVE)
Ballot Title:
Rights of Electricity Consumers Regarding Solar Energy Choice
Ballot Summary:
This amendment establishes a right under Florida's constitution for consumers to own or lease solar equipment installed on their property to generate electricity for their own use. State and local governments shall retain their abilities to protect consumer rights and public health, safety and welfare, and to ensure that consumers who do not choose to install solar are not required to subsidize the costs of backup power and electric grid access to those who do.
Financial Impact Statement:
The amendment is not expected to result in an increase or decrease in any revenues or costs to state and local government.
Full Text:
ARTICLE X
Miscellaneous
Section 29 – Rights of electricity consumers regarding solar energy choice. –
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT. Electricity consumers have the right to own or lease solar equipment installed on their property to generate electricity for their own use.
(b) RETENTION OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ABILITIES. State and local governments shall retain their abilities to protect consumer rights and public health, safety and welfare, and to ensure that consumers who do not choose to install solar are not required to subsidize the costs of backup power and electric grid access to those who do.
(c) DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this section, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) "consumer" means any end user of electricity regardless of the source of that electricity.
(2) "solar equipment," "solar electrical generating equipment" and "solar" are used interchangeably and mean photovoltaic panels and any other device or system that converts sunlight into electricity.
(3) "backup power" means electricity from an electric utility, made available to solar electricity consumers for their use when their solar electricity generation is insufficient or unavailable, such as at night, during periods of low solar electricity generation or when their solar equipment otherwise is not functioning.
(4) "lease," when used in the context of a consumer paying the owner of solar electrical generating equipment for the right to use such equipment, means an agreement under which the consumer pays the equipment owner/lessor a stream of periodic payments for the use of such equipment, which payments do not vary in amount based on the amount of electricity produced by the equipment and used by the consumer/lessee.
(5) "electric grid" means the interconnected electrical network, consisting of power plants and other generating facilities, transformers,
transmission lines, distribution lines and related facilities, that makes electricity available to consumers throughout Florida.
(6) "electric utility" means any municipal electric utility, investor-owned electric utility, or rural electric cooperative which owns, maintains,
or operates an electric generation, transmission, or distribution system within the state.
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE. This section shall be effective immediately upon voter approval of this amendment.
NO. 2
CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT
ARTICLE X, SECTION 29
(INITIATIVE)
Ballot Title:
Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions
Ballot Summary:
Allows medical use of marijuana for individuals with debilitating medical conditions as determined by a licensed Florida physician. Allows caregivers to assist patients’ medical use of marijuana. The Department of Health shall register and regulate centers that produce and distribute marijuana for medical purposes and shall issue identification cards to patients and caregivers. Applies only to Florida law. Does not immunize violations of federal law or any non-medical use, possession or production of marijuana.
Financial Impact Statement:
Increased costs from this amendment to state and local governments cannot be determined. There will be additional regulatory costs and enforcement activities associated with the production, sale, use and possession of medical marijuana. Fees may offset some of the regulatory costs. Sales tax will likely apply to most purchases, resulting in a substantial increase in state and local government revenues that cannot be determined precisely. The impact on property tax revenues cannot be determined.
Full Text:
SECTION 29.– Medical marijuana production, possession and use.
(a) PUBLIC POLICY.
(1) The medical use of marijuana by a qualifying patient or caregiver in compliance with this section is not subject to criminal or civil liability or sanctions under Florida law.
(2) A physician shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability or sanctions under Florida law solely for issuing a physician certification with reasonable care to a person diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition in compliance with this section.
(3) Actions and conduct by a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center registered with the Department, or its agents or employees, and in compliance with this section and Department regulations, shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability or sanctions under Florida law.
(b) DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this section, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) “Debilitating Medical Condition” means cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or other debilitating medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to those enumerated, and for which a physician believes that the medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh the potential health risks for a patient.
(2) “Department” means the Department of Health or its successor agency.
(3) “Identification card” means a document issued by the Department that identifies a qualifying patient or a caregiver.
(4) “Marijuana” has the meaning given cannabis in Section 893.02(3), Florida Statutes (2014), and, in addition, “Low-THC cannabis” as defined in Section 381.986(1)(b), Florida Statutes (2014), shall also be included in the meaning of the term “marijuana.”
(5) “Medical Marijuana Treatment Center” (MMTC) means an entity that acquires, cultivates, possesses, processes (including development of related products such as food, tinctures, aerosols, oils, or ointments), transfers, transports, sells, distributes, dispenses, or administers marijuana, products containing marijuana, related supplies, or educational materials to qualifying patients or their caregivers and is registered by the Department.
(6) “Medical use” means the acquisition, possession, use, delivery, transfer, or administration of an amount of marijuana not in conflict with Department rules, or of related supplies by a qualifying patient or caregiver for use by the caregiver’s designated qualifying patient for the treatment of a debilitating medical condition.
(7) “Caregiver” means a person who is at least twenty-one (21) years old who has agreed to assist with a qualifying patient's medical use of marijuana and has qualified for and obtained a caregiver identification card issued by the Department. The Department may limit the number of qualifying patients a caregiver may assist at one time and the number of caregivers that a qualifying patient may have at one time. Caregivers are prohibited from consuming marijuana obtained for medical use by the qualifying patient.
(8) “Physician” means a person who is licensed to practice medicine in Florida.
(9)“Physician certification” means a written document signed by a physician, stating that in the physician's professional opinion, the patient suffers from a debilitating medical condition, that the medical use of marijuana would likely outweigh the potential health risks for the patient, and for how long the physician recommends the medical use of marijuana for the patient. A physician certification may only be provided after the physician has conducted a physical examination and a full assessment of the medical history of the patient. In order for a physician certification to be issued to a minor, a parent or legal guardian of the minor must consent in writing.
(10) “Qualifying patient” means a person who has been diagnosed to have a debilitating medical condition, who has a physician certification and a valid qualifying patient identification card. If the Department does not begin issuing identification cards within nine (9) months after the effective date of this section, then a valid physician certification will serve as a patient identification card in order to allow a person to become a "qualifying patient" until the Department begins issuing identification cards.
(c) LIMITATIONS.
(1) Nothing in this section allows for a violation of any law other than for conduct in compliance with the provisions of this section.
(2) Nothing in this section shall affect or repeal laws relating to non-medical use, possession, production, or sale of marijuana.
(3) Nothing in this section authorizes the use of medical marijuana by anyone other than a qualifying patient.
(4) Nothing in this section shall permit the operation of any vehicle, aircraft, train or boat while under the influence of marijuana.
(5) Nothing in this section requires the violation of federal law or purports to give immunity under federal law.
(6) Nothing in this section shall require any accommodation of any on-site medical use of marijuana in any correctional institution or detention facility or place of education or employment, or of smoking medical marijuana in any public place.
(7) Nothing in this section shall require any health insurance provider or any government agency or authority to reimburse any person for expenses related to the medical use of marijuana.
(8) Nothing in this section shall affect or repeal laws relating to negligence or professional malpractice on the part of a qualified patient, caregiver, physician, MMTC, or its agents or employees.
(d) DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT. The Department shall issue reasonable regulations necessary for the implementation and enforcement of this section. The purpose of the regulations is to ensure the availability and safe use of medical marijuana by qualifying patients. It is the duty of the Department to promulgate regulations in a timely fashion.
(1) Implementing Regulations. In order to allow the Department sufficient time after passage of this section, the following regulations shall be promulgated no later than six (6) months after the effective date of this section:
a. Procedures for the issuance and annual renewal of qualifying patient identification cards to people with physician certifications and standards for renewal of such identification cards.
Before issuing an identification card to a minor, the Department must receive written consent from the minor’s parent or legal guardian, in addition to the physician certification.
b. Procedures establishing qualifications and standards for caregivers, including conducting appropriate background checks, and procedures for the issuance and annual renewal of caregiver identification cards.
c. Procedures for the registration of MMTCs that include procedures for the issuance, renewal, suspension and revocation of registration, and standards to ensure proper security, record keeping, testing, labeling, inspection, and safety.
d. A regulation that defines the amount of marijuana that could reasonably be presumed to be an adequate supply for qualifying patients’ medical use, based on the best available evidence. This presumption as to quantity may be overcome with evidence of a particular qualifying patient’s appropriate medical use.
(2) Identification cards and registrations. The Department shall begin issuing qualifying patient and caregiver identification cards, and registering MMTCs no later than nine (9) months after the effective date of this section.
(3) If the Department does not issue regulations, or if the Department does not begin issuing identification cards and registering MMTCs within the time limits set in this section, any Florida citizen shall have standing to seek judicial relief to compel compliance with the Department’s constitutional duties.
(4) The Department shall protect the confidentiality of all qualifying patients. All records containing the identity of qualifying patients shall be confidential and kept from public disclosure other than for valid medical or law enforcement purposes.
(e) LEGISLATION. Nothing in this section shall limit the legislature from enacting laws consistent with this section.
(f) SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this section are severable and if any clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this measure, or an application thereof, is adjudged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction other provisions shall continue to be in effect to the fullest extent possible.
NO.3
CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT
ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6
ARTICLE XII
(LEGISLATIVE)
Ballot Title:
TAX EXEMPTION FOR TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED FIRST RESPONDERS.
Ballot Summary:
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to authorize a first responder, who is totally and permanently disabled as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty, to receive relief from ad valorem taxes assessed on homestead property, if authorized by general law. If approved by voters, the amendment takes effect January 1, 2017.
Full Text:
ARTICLE VII
FINANCE AND TAXATION
SECTION 6. Homestead exemptions.—
(a) Every person who has the legal or equitable title to real estate and maintains thereon the permanent residence of the owner, or another legally or naturally dependent upon the owner, shall be exempt from taxation thereon, except assessments for special benefits, up to the assessed valuation of twenty-five thousand dollars and, for all levies other than school district levies, on the assessed valuation greater than fifty thousand dollars and up to seventy-five thousand dollars, upon establishment of right thereto in the manner prescribed by law. The real estate may be held by legal or equitable title, by the entireties, jointly, in common, as a condominium, or indirectly by stock ownership or membership representing the owner's or member's proprietary interest in a corporation owning a fee or a leasehold initially in excess of ninety-eight years. The exemption shall not apply with respect to any assessment roll until such roll is first determined to be in compliance with the provisions of section 4 by a state agency designated by general law. This exemption is repealed on the effective date of any amendment to this Article which provides for the assessment of homestead property at less than just value.
(b) Not more than one exemption shall be allowed any individual or family unit or with respect to any residential unit. No exemption shall exceed the value of the real estate assessable to the owner or, in case of ownership through stock or membership in a corporation, the value of the proportion which the interest in the corporation bears to the assessed value of the property.
(c) By general law and subject to conditions specified therein, the Legislature may provide to renters, who are permanent residents, ad valorem tax relief on all ad valorem tax levies. Such ad valorem tax relief shall be in the form and amount established by general law.
(d) The legislature may, by general law, allow counties or municipalities, for the purpose of their respective tax levies and subject to the provisions of general law, to grant either or both of the following additional homestead tax exemptions:
(1) An exemption not exceeding fifty thousand dollars to any person who has the legal or equitable title to real estate and maintains thereon the permanent residence of the owner and who has attained age sixty-five and whose household income, as defined by general law, does not exceed twenty thousand dollars; or
(2) An exemption equal to the assessed value of the property to any person who has the legal or equitable title to real estate with a just value less than two hundred and fifty thousand dollars and who has maintained thereon the permanent residence of the owner for not less than twenty-five years and who has attained age sixty-five and whose household income does not exceed the income limitation prescribed in paragraph (1).
The general law must allow counties and municipalities to grant these additional exemptions, within the limits prescribed in this subsection, by ordinance adopted in the manner prescribed by general law, and must provide for the periodic adjustment of the income limitation prescribed in this subsection for changes in the cost of living.
(e) Each veteran who is age 65 or older who is partially or totally permanently disabled shall receive a discount from the amount of the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on homestead property the veteran owns and resides in if the disability was combat related and the veteran was honorably discharged upon separation from military service. The discount shall be in a percentage equal to the percentage of the veteran's permanent, service-connected disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. To qualify for the discount granted by this subsection, an applicant must submit to the county property appraiser, by March 1, an official letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs stating the percentage of the veteran's service-connected disability and such evidence that reasonably identifies the disability as combat related and a copy of the veteran's honorable discharge. If the property appraiser denies the request for a discount, the appraiser must notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for the denial, and the veteran may reapply. The Legislature may, by general law, waive the annual application requirement in subsequent years. This subsection is self-executing and does not require implementing legislation.
(f) By general law and subject to conditions and limitations specified therein, the Legislature may provide ad valorem tax relief equal to the total amount or a portion of the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on homestead property to the:
(1) The surviving spouse of a veteran who died from service-connected causes while on active duty as a member of the United States Armed Forces.
(2) The surviving spouse of a first responder who died in the line of duty.
(3) A first responder who is totally and permanently disabled as a result of an injury or injuries sustained in the line of duty. Causal connection between a disability and service in the line of duty shall not be presumed but must be determined as provided by general law. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "disability" does not include a chronic condition or chronic disease, unless the injury sustained in the line of duty was the sole cause of the chronic condition or chronic disease.
As used in this subsection and as further defined by general law, the term:
a. "first responder" means a law enforcement officer, a correctional officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic, and the term.
b. "in the line of duty" means arising out of and in the actual performance of duty required by employment as a first responder.
ARTICLE XII
SCHEDULE
Tax exemption for totally and permanently disabled first responders.—The amendment to Section 6 of Article VII relating to relief from ad valorem taxes assessed on homestead property for first responders, who are totally and permanently disabled as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty, takes effect January 1, 2017.
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 4 APPEARED ON THE AUGUST 30, 2016 PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT
NO.5
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6
ARTICLE XII
(LEGISLATIVE)
Ballot Title:
HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN SENIOR, LOW-INCOME, LONG-TERM RESIDENTS; DETERMINATION OF JUST VALUE.
Ballot Summary:
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to revise the homestead tax exemption that may be granted by counties or municipalities for property with just value less than $250,000 owned by certain senior, low-income, long-term residents to specify that just value is determined in the first tax year the owner applies and is eligible for the exemption. The amendment takes effect January 1, 2017, and applies retroactively to exemptions granted before January 1, 2017.
Full Text:
ARTICLE VII
FINANCE AND TAXATION
SECTION 6. Homestead exemptions.—
(a) Every person who has the legal or equitable title to real estate and maintains thereon the permanent residence of the owner, or another legally or naturally dependent upon the owner, shall be exempt from taxation thereon, except assessments for special benefits, up to the assessed valuation of twenty-five thousand dollars and, for all levies other than school district levies, on the assessed valuation greater than fifty thousand dollars and up to seventy-five thousand dollars, upon establishment of right thereto in the manner prescribed by law. The real estate may be held by legal or equitable title, by the entireties, jointly, in common, as a condominium, or indirectly by stock ownership or membership representing the owner's or member's proprietary interest in a corporation owning a fee or a leasehold initially in excess of ninety-eight years. The exemption shall not apply with respect to any assessment roll until such roll is first determined to be in compliance with the provisions of section 4 by a state agency designated by general law. This exemption is repealed on the effective date of any amendment to this Article which provides for the assessment of homestead property at less than just value.
(b) Not more than one exemption shall be allowed any individual or family unit or with respect to any residential unit. No exemption shall exceed the value of the real estate assessable to the owner or, in case of ownership through stock or membership in a corporation, the value of the proportion which the interest in the corporation bears to the assessed value of the property.
(c) By general law and subject to conditions specified therein, the Legislature may provide to renters, who are permanent residents, ad valorem tax relief on all ad valorem tax levies. Such ad valorem tax relief shall be in the form and amount established by general law.
(d) The legislature may, by general law, allow counties or municipalities, for the purpose of their respective tax levies and subject to the provisions of general law, to grant either or both of the following additional homestead tax exemptions:
(1) An exemption not exceeding fifty thousand dollars to a any person who has the legal or equitable title to real estate and maintains thereon the permanent residence of the owner, and who has attained age sixty-five, and whose household income, as defined by general law, does not exceed twenty thousand dollars; or
(2) An exemption equal to the assessed value of the property to a any person who has the legal or equitable title to real estate with a just value less than two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, as determined in the first tax year that the owner applies and is eligible for the exemption, and who has maintained thereon the permanent residence of the owner for not less than twenty-five years, and who has attained age sixty-five, and whose household income does not exceed the income limitation prescribed in paragraph (1).
The general law must allow counties and municipalities to grant these additional exemptions, within the limits prescribed in this subsection, by ordinance adopted in the manner prescribed by general law, and must provide for the periodic adjustment of the income limitation prescribed in this subsection for changes in the cost of living.
(e) Each veteran who is age 65 or older who is partially or totally permanently disabled shall receive a discount from the amount of the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on homestead property the veteran owns and resides in if the disability was combat related and the veteran was honorably discharged upon separation from military service. The discount shall be in a percentage equal to the percentage of the veteran's permanent, service-connected disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. To qualify for the discount granted by this subsection, an applicant must submit to the county property appraiser, by March 1, an official letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs stating the percentage of the veteran's service-connected disability and such evidence that reasonably identifies the disability as combat related and a copy of the veteran's honorable discharge. If the property appraiser denies the request for a discount, the appraiser must notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for the denial, and the veteran may reapply. The Legislature may, by general law, waive the annual application requirement in subsequent years. This subsection is self-executing and does not require implementing legislation.
(f) By general law and subject to conditions and limitations specified therein, the Legislature may provide ad valorem tax relief equal to the total amount or a portion of the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on homestead property to the:
(1) Surviving spouse of a veteran who died from service-connected causes while on active duty as a member of the United States Armed Forces.
(2) Surviving spouse of a first responder who died in the line of duty.
(3) As used in this subsection and as further defined by general law, the term:
a. "First responder" means a law enforcement officer, a correctional officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic.
b. "In the line of duty" means arising out of and in the actual performance of duty required by employment as a first responder.
ARTICLE XII
SCHEDULE
Additional ad valorem exemption for persons age sixty-five or older.—This section and the amendment to Section 6 of Article VII revising the just value determination for the additional ad valorem tax exemption for persons age sixty-five or older shall take effect January 1, 2017, following approval by the electors, and shall operate retroactively to January 1, 2013, for any person who received the exemption under paragraph (2) of Section 6(d) of Article VII before January 1, 2017.
Publish: August 31, 2016
H195
ENMIENDA
CONSTITUCIONAL
PROPUESTA SOBRE LAS
QUE SE VOTARÁ EL 30 DE AGOSTO DEL 2016
AVISO DE ELECCIÓN
Yo, Ken Detzner, Secretario de Estado del Estado de la Florida, por el presente notifico que se llevarán a cabo elecciones en cada condado de la Florida, el 30 de agosto del 2016, para la aprobación o el rechazo de una propuesta modificación de la constitución del Estado de la Florida.
Propuesto enmiendas constitucionales N° 1, N° 2, N° 3, y N° 5 aparecerá el 8 de noviembre de 2016 Boleta Elección General
N° 4
ENMIENDA
CONSTITUCIONAL
ARTÍCULO VII, SECCIONES 3 Y 4
ARTÍCULO XII, SECCIÓN 34
(LEGISLATIVO)
Título de la boleta:
DISPOSITIVOS SOLARES O DISPOSITIVOS DE FUENTE DE ENERGÍA RENOVABLE; EXENCIÓN DE CIERTOS IMPUESTOS Y TASACIONES.
Resumen de la boleta:
Se propone una enmienda a la Constitución del Estado para autorizar a la Legislatura, por ley, sobre la exención del impuesto ad valorem sobre la tasación del valor de los dispositivos solares o fuente de energía renovable sujetos al impuesto de la propiedad personal tangible, y para a autorizar a la Legislatura, por ley, a prohibir la consideración de tales dispositivos para calcular el valor de los bienes inmuebles con fines de tributación del impuesto ad valorem. Esta enmienda entra en vigor el 1° de enero de 2018 y expira el 31 de diciembre de 2037.
Texto completo:
ARTÍCULO VII
FINANZAS Y TRIBUTACIÓN
SECCIÓN 3. IMPUESTOS; exenciones.—
(a) Todos los bienes que sean propiedad de la municipalidad y de utilización exclusiva para propósitos municipales o públicos deben ser exentos de impuestos. Si la municipalidad tiene una propiedad fuera del municipio, puede ser exigida, por la ley, del pago de la unidad impositiva en la cual la propiedad está situada. Si esta propiedad se utiliza con propósitos educativos, literarios, científicos, religiosos o de caridad, predominantemente, pueden, por ley, estar exentos de impuestos.
(b) Habrá exención impositiva de manera acumulativa para cada jefe de familia que resida en este estado, en lo concerniente a los artículos del hogar y efectos personales, hasta un valor establecido por ley, que no será menor a mil dólares, y para cada viuda o viudo o persona con ceguera o discapacidad total permanente, en lo referido a la propiedad hasta un valor fijado por ley que no será menor a 500 dólares.
(c) Cada condado o municipalidad puede, a los efectos de su propia exacción impositiva y sujeto a las provisiones de este inciso y de la ley, conceder una exención del impuesto ad valorem a los nuevos empresarios o a las expansiones de los negocios ya existentes, para conceder un desarrollo comunitario y económico, tal como es definido por ley. Dicha exención sólo puede concederse por ordenanza del condado o de la municipalidad, luego de la votación de sus electores a través de un referéndum que autorice a las autoridades a adoptar dicha ordenanza. Esta exención concedida debe aplicarse a la mejora de los bienes inmuebles hechos por o para el uso de los nuevos empresarios, a la mejora de los bienes inmuebles relacionados con la expansión de un negocio ya existente y a la propiedad personal tangible de tales nuevos negocios y bienes personales tangibles relacionados con la expansión de los negocios existentes. Los montos o los límites de los montos de dicha exención deben ser especificados por ley. El período de tiempo por el cual la exención puede ser concedida a un nuevo negocio o a la expansión de uno ya existente debe estar determinado por ley. La autoridad que concede la exención debe expirar luego de diez años de la fecha de aprobación de los electores del condado o la municipalidad, y puede ser renovada a través de un referéndum, tal como está previsto por ley.
(d) Todo condado o municipalidad puede, a los efectos de su propia recaudación impositiva y sujeto a las previsiones de este inciso y de la ley, otorgarle una exención al impuesto ad valorem a los dueños de propiedades históricas con el objetivo de la preservación histórica. Esta exención puede ser otorgada sólo por la ordenanza del condado o la municipalidad. Los montos o los límites de los montos de esta exención y los requerimientos para que las propiedades sean seleccionadas, deben estar especificados por ley. El período de tiempo por el cual esta exención puede ser otorgada a los dueños de las propiedades debe estar determinado por ley.
(e) Por ley y de acuerdo a las condiciones especificadas en el presente:,
(1) Veinticinco mil dólares del valor de tasación de la propiedad sujeta al impuesto a la propiedad personal tangible estarán exentos del impuesto ad valorem.
(2) El valor de tasación de los dispositivos solares o de una fuente de energía renovable sujetos al impuesto a la propiedad personal tangible pueden estar exentos del impuesto ad valorem, sujeto a las limitaciones provistas por ley.
(f) Se concederá una exención al impuesto ad valorem a los bienes inmuebles dedicados a perpetuidad a la conservación, incluyendo bienes inmuebles como espacios de conservación a perpetuidad o con otros objetivos de conservación, tal como es definido por ley.
(g) Por ley y sujeto a las condiciones especificadas aquí, las personas que reciben una exención sobre su propiedad, tal como está previsto en el inciso 6 de este artículo, son: quien fue miembro del Ejército de los Estados Unidos o parte de la reserva, Guardacostas de los Estados Unidos o sus reservas, miembros de la Guardia Nacional de Florida, y quien estuvo sirviendo activamente durante el calendario anterior por fuera del suelo estadounidense, Alaska, o Hawái, en apoyo a las actividades militares designadas por el legislativo; deben recibir una exención adicional que sea equivalente al porcentaje del valor impositivo de su propiedad de vivienda. El porcentaje aplicable debe ser calculado a través del número de días del calendario anterior que esa persona estuvo en servicio activo por fuera del suelo de Estados Unidos, Alaska o Hawái, en apoyo a las operaciones militares designadas por el legislativo, dividido el número de días de ese año.
Sección 4. Tributación; tasaciones.—Por ley, las regulaciones deben asegurar la valoración de mercado de todas las propiedades para el impuesto ad valorem, provisto:
(a) La tierra agrícola, zona de recarga de los acuíferos de Florida, o la tierra utilizada exclusivamente con fines recreativos no comerciales puede ser clasificada por ley y tasada únicamente sobre la base de su naturaleza o su uso.
(b) Según lo provisto por la ley y sujeto a las condiciones, limitaciones y definiciones razonables especificadas en este documento, la tierra utilizada con fines de conservación debe ser clasificada por ley y tasada únicamente sobre la base de su naturaleza o uso.
(c) En conformidad con la ley, la propiedad personal tangible disponible como existencias para la venta comercial o ganadera puede ser valuada para su tributación a un porcentaje específico de su valor, puede ser clasificada con efectos impositivos o puede estar exenta de impuestos.
(d) Todas las personas con derecho a una exención de bienes de familia bajo el inciso 6 de este artículo deben hacer tasar sus bienes familiares a su valor de mercado a partir del 1° de enero del año siguiente a la fecha efectiva de esta enmienda. Esta tasación puede cambiar únicamente de acuerdo a lo estipulado en este inciso.
(1) Las tasaciones sujetas a este inciso deben modificarse anualmente, el 1° de enero de cada año; pero esos cambios en las tasaciones no pueden exceder el más bajo de los siguientes:
a. Tres por ciento (3%) de la tasación del año anterior.
b. El cambio porcentual en el Índice de Precios del Consumidor para todos los consumidores urbanos, el promedio de las ciudades de Estados Unidos, todos los ítems 1967=100, o los reportes sucesivos para el calendario anterior inicialmente informados por el Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos, Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales.
(2) Las tasaciones no pueden exceder su valor de mercado.
(3) Tras un cambio de dueño, como es provisto por la ley, los bienes de familia deben ser tasados a su valor de mercado al 1° de enero del siguiente año, a menos que se apliquen las previsiones del inciso (8). En lo sucesivo, la vivienda debe ser tasada como está previsto en este inciso.
(4) Los nuevos bienes de familia deben ser tasados a su valor de mercado a partir del 1° de enero al año siguiente al establecimiento de la propiedad, a menos que se apliquen las previsiones del inciso (8). Esa tasación sólo debe modificarse según está previsto en este inciso.
(5) Los cambios, las adiciones, las reducciones o las mejoras sobre la propiedad deben ser tasadas como está previsto en la ley; siempre y cuando, luego del ajuste por los cambios, las adiciones, las reducciones o las mejoras sean tasadas como está indicado en este inciso.
(6) En el caso de que finalice su calificación como vivienda, la propiedad debe ser tasada como contempla la ley.
(7) Las previsiones de esta enmienda son disociativas. Si alguna de las previsiones de esta enmienda puede ser considerada inconstitucional por cualquier juzgado de jurisdicción competente, la decisión de esa corte no debe afectar o impedir las previsiones restantes de la enmienda.
(8)a. Una persona que tiene una nueva propiedad partir del 1° de enero de 2009 o de cualquier año posterior y que ha recibido una exención de impuestos a la propiedad de acuerdo a la Sección 6 de este Artículo a partir del 1° de enero o en cualquiera de los dos años anteriores a la posesión de la nueva propiedad, tiene derecho a que sea tasada a un monto menor al de su valor de mercado. Si esta revisión es aprobada en enero de 2008, una persona con una nueva propiedad a partir del 1° de enero de 2008, tiene derecho a que la tasación de aquella sea menor a la de su valor de mercado sólo si esa persona recibió una exención para la propiedad el 1° de enero de 2007. El valor de tasación de las nuevas propiedades debe estar determinado por lo siguiente:
1. Si el valor de mercado de la nueva propiedad es mayor o igual al de la anterior a partir del 1° de enero del año en el que la propiedad anterior fue dejada, el valor de tasación de la nueva debe ser el valor de mercado de la nueva propiedad menos un monto igual o menor a $500.000, o la diferencia entre el valor de mercado y el valor de tasación de la propiedad anterior a partir del 1° de enero del año en el que fue dejada. En lo sucesivo, la propiedad debe ser tasada de acuerdo a este inciso.
b. Por ley y de acuerdo a las condiciones especificadas en este documento, la legislatura dispondrá sobre la aplicación de este párrafo a las propiedades con más de un propietario.
(e) La legislatura puede, por ley, con propósitos de tasación y sujeto a las provisiones de este inciso, permitirle a los municipios y municipalidades que emitan una ordenanza que indique que las propiedades con valor histórico sean tasadas sobre la base de su naturaleza o su uso. La tasación en relación a su naturaleza o uso debe aplicarse sólo a la jurisdicción especificada en la ordenanza. Los requerimientos para que las propiedades sean así consideradas deben estar especificados por ley.
(f) Un condado puede, de acuerdo a la ley, prever la reducción del valor de tasación de una propiedad en la medida en que el aumento del valor sea el resultado de la construcción o mejora de la propiedad con el objetivo de proporcionarle una vivienda a un adulto mayor, consanguíneo o adoptivo, a los padres del dueño o de su esposa si al menos uno de ellos tiene 62 años o más. Dicha reducción no podrá exceder al menos uno de los siguientes:
(1) El aumento del valor de tasación resultado de la construcción o mejora de la propiedad.
(2) El 20% del total del valor de tasación de la propiedad con mejoras.
(g) Para todos los gravámenes distintos a los del distrito escolar, las tasaciones de los inmuebles residenciales, como establece la ley, que tengan nueve unidades o menos y que no estén sujetos a las limitaciones de tasación dispuestas en los incisos (a) al (d), deben modificarse según lo estipulado en este inciso.
(1) Las tasaciones sujetas a este inciso deben ser modificadas anualmente en la fecha provista por la ley; pero esos cambios en las tasaciones no deben exceder el diez por ciento (10%) de la del año anterior.
(2) Ninguna tasación puede exceder el valor del mercado.
(3) Tras un cambio de propietario o de control, según lo definido por ley, incluyendo cualquier cambio de propietario de la entidad legal que posea la propiedad, dicha propiedad deber ser tasada a su valor del mercado así como también en la próxima fecha de tasación.
(4) Las modificaciones, adiciones, reducciones o mejoras de dicha propiedad deben ser tasadas como indica la ley; sin embargo, luego del ajuste por las modificaciones, adiciones, reducciones o mejoras, la propiedad debe ser tasada de acuerdo a este inciso.
(h) Para todos las exacciones distintas a las del distrito escolar, las tasaciones de los inmuebles que no están sujetos a las limitaciones de tasación indicadas en los incisos (a) al (d) y (g) sólo deben modificarse de acuerdo a este inciso.
(1) Las tasaciones sujetas a este inciso deben ser modificadas anualmente en la fecha de tasación provista por la ley; pero esos cambios no puede exceder el diez por ciento (10%) de la tasación del año anterior.
(2) Ninguna tasación debe exceder el valor del mercado.
(3) La legislatura debe asegurarse de que, tras las modificaciones, la propiedad sea tasada de acuerdo a su valor de mercado, como es definido por ley. En lo sucesivo, la propiedad debe ser tasada tal como está previsto en este subinciso.
(4) La legislatura debe asegurarse de que, tras un cambio de dueños, administradores o de propietarios de la entidad legal que posea la propiedad y tal como es definido por ley, la propiedad sea tasada de acuerdo a su valor de mercado. En lo sucesivo, la propiedad debe ser tasada tal como está previsto en este subinciso.
(5) Los cambios, las adiciones, las reducciones o las mejores de la propiedad deben ser tasadas de acuerdo a la ley; sin embargo, luego de los ajustes por los cambios, adiciones, reducciones o mejores, la propiedad de ser tasada de acuerdo a este subinciso.
(i) La legislatura, de acuerdo a la ley y sujeta a las condiciones especificadas en este documento, puede prohibir, en la determinación del valor de tasación de un inmueble utilizado con fines residenciales, la consideración de las siguientes:
(1) Cualquier cambio o mejora de la propiedad utilizada con fines residenciales con el objetivo de para resistir a los daños del viento.
(2) La instalación de un dispositivo solar o de una fuente de energía renovable.
(j)(1) Las tasaciones de las propiedades en el frente costero de trabajo deben estar basadas en el siguiente uso de la propiedad:
a. La tierra utilizada predominantemente con fines de pesca comercial.
b. La tierra que es accesible para el público y es utilizada para las embarcaciones en aguas navegables.
c. Puertos y depósitos de botes que son abiertos al público.
d. Facilidades de fabricación marina que dependen del agua, facilidades para la pesca comercial y la construcción de embarcaciones, junto con sus facilidades de reparación y sus actividades de soporte.
(2) Los beneficios de las tasaciones provistos en este inciso están sujetos a las condiciones, limitaciones y definiciones razonables especificadas por la legislatura y por la ley.
ARTÍCULO XII
PROGRAMA
SECCIÓN 34. Los dispositivos solares o fuentes de energía renovable; exención de ciertos impuestos y tasaciones.—Esta sección, la enmienda al inciso (e) de la Sección 3 del Artículo VII autorizando a la legislatura, sujeto a las limitaciones establecidas por ley, a eximir del valor de tasación a los dispositivos solares o las fuentes de energía renovable sujetos a los impuestos de propiedades personales tangibles del impuesto ad valorem, y la modificación del inciso (i) de la Sección 4 del artículo VII autorizando a la legislatura, por ley, a prohibir la consideración de la instalación de un dispositivo solar o fuentes de energía renovable en el valor de tasación de bienes inmuebles para los fines del impuesto ad valorem, que surtirá efecto el 1° de enero de 2018, y expirará el 31 de diciembre de 2037. Al vencimiento, esta sección será derogada y el texto del inciso (e) de la Sección 3 del Artículo VII y el inciso (i) del Artículo 4 del artículo VII revertirá al vigente el 31 de diciembre de 2017, excepto que cualquier modificación de tales texto entonces adoptado deba ser conservado y continúe operando en la medida en que tales enmiendas no dependan de las porciones de texto que expiran de acuerdo a lo establecido en esta sección.
Publish: August 31, 2016
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PUBLIC NOTICE
As of August 1, 2016 Florida Hearing Care will be closing our Lake Mary, FL location. With this closure, we have transferred all patient medical records to another Audigy Certified practice, Central Florida Audiology, located at 1108 W. Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748 and 1120 E Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL, 32703. Per section 456.057(14), Florida Statutes, as your records owner, should you wish, Central Florida Audiology will provide you with a copy of your records or transfer your medical records if necessary.
It is your right to request that we provide you with a copy of your records or provide a copy of your records to an alternate provider of your choosing.
Feel free to call them at 352-326-5253.
If your devices are still under the original warranty, Central Florida Audiology will honor that warranty. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and wish you the best in your hearing health.
The Florida Hearing Care Team
Publish: August 24, 31, September 7, 14, 2016
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The School Board of Seminole County, Florida hereby solicits offers from all qualified and interested parties for the below listed bids. Bid forms may be obtained from www.demandstar.com or www.myvendorlink.com. Both links are located on the Purchasing Department website: www.scps.k12.fl.us/purchasing/CompetitiveSolicitations.aspx
Scroll down to the end of the page to select the preferred third party provider link.
Bid Number / Title
ITB 16170011B-LL Art Paper
Bid Opening 09/20/2016
Bid Evaluation TBD
The School Board of Seminole County, Florida Purchasing & Distribution Services Department 407-320-0240
Publish: August 31, 2016
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