FIRST INSERTION

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY,

FLORIDA

CIVIL DIVISION:

CASE NO.: 23-CA-011883

SECTION # RF

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

Plaintiff, vs.

RALPH H. ORTIZ; CITY OF TAMPA, FLORIDA; FIA

CARD SERVICES, N.A.; HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA CLERK OF COURT; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC ASSIGNEE OF CITIBANK,

N.A./ SEARS MASTERCARD; MLS HOME BUYERS, LLC; STATE OF FLORIDA; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RALPH H. ORTIZ; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,

Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in the above styled cause now pending in said court and as required by Florida Statute 45.031(2), CINDY STUART as the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash electronically at www.hillsborough. realforeclose.com, the Clerk’s website for on-line auctions at, 10:00 AM on the 21 day of March, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:

LOT 34, BAYHILL ESTATES 2ND ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGE 13 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2917 W ELLIS DR, TAMPA, FL 33611 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 THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. AFTER THE FUNDS ARE REPORTED AS UNCLAIMED, ONLY THE OWNER OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MAY CLAIM THE SURPLUS.

If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to access court facilities or participate in a court proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. To request such an accommodation, please contact the Administrative Office of the Court as far in advance as possible, but preferably at least (7) days before your scheduled court appearance or other court activity of the date the service is needed: Complete the Request for Accommodations Form and submit to 800 E. Twiggs Street, Room 604 Tampa, FL 33602. Please review FAQ’s for answers to many questions. You may contact the Administrative Office of the Courts ADA Coordinator by letter, telephone or e-mail: Administrative Office of the Courts, Attention: ADA Coordinator, 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602, Phone: 813-272-7040, Hearing Impaired: 1-800-955-8771, Voice impaired: 1-800-955-8770, e-mail: ADA@fljud13.org

Dated this 04 day of December 2023. By: /s/ Lindsay Maisonet

Lindsay Maisonet, Esq.

Bar Number: 93156

Submitted by:

De Cubas & Lewis, P.A.

PO Box 5026

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310

Telephone: (954) 453-0365

Facsimile: (954) 771-6052

Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. ADMIN 2.516 eservice@decubaslewis.com

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December 8, 15, 2023 23-03709H