Special Master Code Enforcement Hearing July 21, 2026

Code Enforcement Hearings - Special Master Hearings · 2026-07-21 · agenda

[Multiple addresses listed, including 148 CR 532, Bushnell, FL 33513; 4825 CR 128, Wildwood, FL 34785; 10181 CR 229, Oxford, FL 34484; 1025 NE 113th Pl, Oxford, FL 34484; 6601 W C 476, Bushnell, FL 33513; 6012 SR 471 Bushnell, FL 33513; 2985 CR 423, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; 174 S Market Blvd, Webster, FL 33597; 188 NE 1st St, Webster, FL 33597; 188 NE 2nd Ave, Webster, FL 33597; 419 N Market Blvd, Webster, FL 33597; 12314 CR 711, Webster, FL 33597; 11415 SW 51st Ter, Webster, FL 33597; 1950 CR 654A, Bushnell, FL 33513; Vacant, NW 5th St, Webster, FL 33597; 13940 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159; 13737 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159; 1953 Rhett Rd, The Villages, FL 32163; 3726 CR 626N, Bushnell, FL 33513; 1730 NW 29th Rd, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; 2657 CR 426D, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; 2784 N C-470, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; 4897 CR 134, Wildwood, FL 34785; 12833 CR 223, Oxford, FL 34484; 5473 CR 122, Wildwood, FL 34785; 2241 CR 412, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; 2413 CR 526, Sumterville, FL 33585; 3816 CR 513, Wildwood, FL 34785.; case Multiple case numbers listed, including 26-005526, 26-008949, 26-009462, 26-010018, 26-008406, 26-008520, 26-009185, 26-009760, 26-009762, 26-009763, 26-009911, 26-005351, 26-004565 (SCAS), 26-006680 (SCAS), 26-009764 (Webster), 24-006397, 24-006398, 24-006399, 26-002192, 26-008464, 26-008552, 26-009140, 26-009220, 26-009933, 26-010690, 26-010508, 26-010050, 26-011944, 26-009917.] This document is a record of a Code Enforcement Special Master Hearing held on July 21, 2026. It details various cases where property owners were found to be in violation of county codes related to property maintenance, nuisances, and operational permits. Many cases involved issues such as accumulation of rubbish, trash and debris, overgrown grass, inoperable vehicles, and operating businesses without permits. Several property owners were found to be compliant by the hearing date, while others were found in non-compliance and faced recommendations for fines and payment of staff costs. Some owners requested extensions. Notably, three cases (24-006397, 24-006398, 24-006399) involved internet cafes operating without permits, with recommendations to cease operations immediately and pay daily fines. [148 CR 532, Bushnell, FL 33513; case 26-005526] Case 26-005526 for Joel Perea at 148 CR 532, Bushnell, FL 33513, reported as compliant with staff costs paid. [4825 CR 128, Wildwood, FL 34785; case 26-008949] Case 26-008949 for Alan Vaca at 4825 CR 128, Wildwood, FL 34785, involving violations of Land Uses (13-417) and Home based business (13-513). Status is Compliant as of 7/6/2026. [10181 CR 229, Oxford, FL 34484; case 26-009462] Case 26-009462 for Shameka Lennon at 10181 CR 229, Oxford, FL 34484, with violations related to inoperable nuisances (SC-6-104.4) and sanitation requirements (SC-307.4). Status is Compliant as of 7/6/2026. [1025 NE 113th Pl, Oxford, FL 34484; case 26-010018] Case 26-010018 for Lyle Steady Sr at 1025 NE 113th Pl, Oxford, FL 34484, cited for accumulation and disposal of rubbish/garbage, and trash/debris nuisances (SC-308.1, SC-308.2, SC-308.2.1, SC-308.3, SC-308.3.1, SC-6-104.2). Status is Compliant as of 7/8/2026. [6601 W C 476, Bushnell, FL 33513; case 26-008406] Case 26-008406 for Justin & Bambi Cuthsall at 6601 W C 476, Bushnell, FL 33513, with violations concerning window/door frames (SC-304.13), roofs and drainage (SC-304.7), stairs and walking surfaces (SC-305.4), and electrical system hazards (SC-604.3). Status is Compliant as of 7/14/2026. [6012 SR 471 Bushnell, FL 33513; case 26-008520] Case 26-008520 for Teddy J LLC at 6012 SR 471, Bushnell, FL 33513, with violations for roofs and drainage (SC-304.7), exterior walls (SC-304.6), accumulation/disposal of rubbish, and trash/rubbish nuisances (SC-308.1, SC-308.2, SC-6-104.2). Status is Compliant as of 7/8/2026. [2985 CR 423, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; case 26-009185] Case 26-009185 for William Edward Glennon Jr at 2985 CR 423, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, cited for accumulation/disposal of rubbish and garbage, sanitation requirements, trash/rubbish nuisances, and grass nuisances (SC-308.1, SC-308.2, SC-308.3, SC-307.4, SC-6-104.2, SC-6-104.5). Status is Compliant as of 7/8/2026. [174 S Market Blvd, Webster, FL 33597; case 26-009760] Case 26-009760 for Kenneth W & Marion Strong at 174 S Market Blvd, Webster, FL 33597, with violations for premises identification (WB-304.3), exterior walls (WB-304.6), and accumulation/disposal of rubbish (WB-308.1, WB-308.2). Status is Compliant as of 7/9/2026. [188 NE 1st St, Webster, FL 33597; case 26-009762] Case 26-009762 for Donald Ray Phillips Jr at 188 NE 1st St, Webster, FL 33597, cited for accumulation and disposal of rubbish (WB-308.1, WB-308.2). Status is Compliant as of 7/9/2026. [188 NE 2nd Ave, Webster, FL 33597; case 26-009763] Case 26-009763 for Efren Flores at 188 NE 2nd Ave, Webster, FL 33597, with violations for weeds (WB-302.4), motor vehicles (WB-302.8), and accumulation/disposal of rubbish (WB-308.1, WB-308.2). Status is Compliant as of 7/9/2026. [419 N Market Blvd, Webster, FL 33597; case 26-009911] Case 26-009911 for R & R Cattle Ranch, LLC at 419 N Market Blvd, Webster, FL 33597, cited for accumulation/disposal of rubbish (WB-308.1, WB-308.2) and storage buildings (SC-13-517(b)(2)). Status is Compliant as of 7/8/2026. [12314 CR 711, Webster, Fl 33597; case 26-005351] Case 26-005351 for Susan Nugent at 12314 CR 711, Webster, FL 33597, involving violations of RV as temporary dwelling (13-534) and permits required (SC-1051). The property owner is requesting a 30-45 day extension from the hearing compliance due date of 7/27/2026. [11415 SW 51 st Ter, Webster, FL 33597; case 26-004565 (SCAS)] Case 26-004565 (SCAS) for Joyce A Brown at 11415 SW 51st Ter, Webster, FL 33597, concerning Public Nuisance Animals (Sec. 4-7). Recommendation is to pay staff costs, fines, and training fee by the compliance date. [1950 CR 654A, Bushnell, FL 33513; case 26-006680 (SCAS)] Case 26-006680 (SCAS) for Brian K & Kara Stafford at 1950 CR 654A, Bushnell, FL 33513, with violations for dogs and cats running at large (Sec. 4-10). Recommendation is to pay staff costs of $196.58, a $100.00 first offense fine, and a $5.00 training fee, totaling $301.58 within 30 days. [Vacant, NW 5 th St, Webster, FL 33597; case 26-009764 (Webster)] Case 26-009764 (Webster) for Isaiah & Ruby Stewart at Vacant, NW 5th St, Webster, FL 33597, concerning weeds (WB-302.4). Recommendation is to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for each day past the compliance date. [13940 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159; case 24-006397] Case 24-006397 for Oakland Hills 300, LLC (Tenant: Sunshine 10) at 13940 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159, cited for operating an Internet Cafe without a permit (Sec. 13-563). Recommendation is to cease operation immediately and pay staff costs, with a $100 daily fine for continued operation. [13737 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159; case 24-006398] Case 24-006398 for County Crossings Villages, LLC (Tenant: Player's Palace, LLC dba Player's Palace) at 13737 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159, cited for operating an Internet Cafe without a permit (Sec. 13-563). Recommendation is to cease operation immediately and pay staff costs, with a $100 daily fine for continued operation. [13940 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159; case 24-006399] Case 24-006399 for Oakland Hills Center, LLC (Tenant: Senior Social Center) at 13940 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159, cited for operating an Internet Cafe without a permit (Sec. 13-563). Recommendation is to cease operation immediately and pay staff costs, with a $100 daily fine for continued operation. [1953 Rhett Rd, The Villages, FL 32163; case 26-002192] Case 26-002192 for Kevin Cordry at 1953 Rhett Rd, The Villages, FL 32163, cited for vacant structures and land (2009 I.P.M.C. 301.3). Recommendation is to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for each day past the compliance date. [3726 CR 626N, Bushnell, FL 33513; case 26-008464] Case 26-008464 for Dinah C Herman at 3726 CR 626N, Bushnell, FL 33513, with violations for permits required (FBC Section 105), sanitation requirements (SHC 307.4), and accumulation/disposal of rubbish or garbage (2009 I.P.M.C. 308.1, 308.2). The property owner has requested an extension. [1730 NW 29 th Rd, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; case 26-008552] Case 26-008552 for James & Sarah Mikels at 1730 NW 29th Rd, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, cited for vacant structures and land (2009 I.P.M.C. 301.3) and grass nuisances (6-104.(5)). Recommendation is to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for each day past the compliance date. [2657 CR 426D, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; case 26-009140] Case 26-009140 for Mark A & Melissa Darlene Burney at 2657 CR 426D, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, with violations for sanitation requirements (SHC 307.4), trash/debris nuisances (6-104.(2)), and inoperable nuisances (6-104.(4)). Recommendation is to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for each day past the compliance date. [2784 N C -470, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; case 26-009220] Case 26-009220 for Joshua D Langley at 2784 N C-470, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, cited for inoperable nuisances (6-104.(4)). Recommendation is to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for each day past the compliance date. [4897 CR 134, Wildwood, FL 34785; case 26-009933] Case 26-009933 for Horace L Harrison JR at 4897 CR 134, Wildwood, FL 34785, with violations for vacant structures and land (2009 I.P.M.C. 301.3) and grass nuisances (6-104.(5)). Recommendation is to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for each day past the compliance date. [12833 CR 223, Oxford, FL 34484; case 26-010690] Case 26-010690 for Jimmy Mullins & Hemamalini Parupalli at 12833 CR 223, Oxford, FL 34484, cited for vacant structures and land (2009 I.P.M.C. 301.3), accumulation/disposal of rubbish (2009 I.P.M.C. 308.1, 308.2), and trash/debris nuisances (6-104.(2)). Recommendation is to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for each day past the compliance date. [5473 CR 122, Wildwood, FL 34785; case 26-010508 (Repeat)] Case 26-010508 for Brassboys Enterprises, Inc at 5473 CR 122, Wildwood, FL 34785, cited for grass nuisances (6-104.(5)). Recommendation is to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and an accruing $100 per day fine from 5/29/2026. [2241 CR 412, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; case 26-010050 (Repeat)] Case 26-010050 for Hugh H Lee & Anthony M Lee at 2241 CR 412, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, with violations for RV as temporary dwelling (Sec. 13-534), unsafe structures (2009 I.P.M.C. 108.1.1), sanitation requirements (SHC 307.4), accumulation/disposal of rubbish (2009 I.P.M.C. 308.1, 308.2), and trash/debris nuisances (6-104.(2)). Recommendation is to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $50 per day fine for each day past the compliance date. [2413 CR 526, Sumterville, FL 33585; case 26-011944 (Repeat)] Case 26-011944 for Hugh Henry Lee at 2413 CR 526, Sumterville, FL 33585, cited for sanitation requirements (SHC 307.4), trash/debris nuisances (6-104.(2)), inoperable nuisances (6-104.(4)), and grass nuisances (6-104.(5)). Recommendation is to find in Non-compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $50 per day fine for each day past the compliance date. [3816 CR 513, Wildwood, FL 34785; case 26-009917] Case 26-009917 for Robert J & Sherri A Kaleta at 3816 CR 513, Wildwood, FL 34785, with a violation for RV as temporary dwelling (Sec. 13-534). The property owner is requesting an extension. [4825 CR 128, Wildwood, FL 34785; case 26-008949] Case 26-008949 for Alan Vaca at 4825 CR 128, Wildwood, FL 34785, concerning violations of Land Uses (Sec. 13-417) and Home-based business (Sec. 13-513), was found compliant on 7/6/2026. [10181 CR 229, Oxford, FL 34484; case 26-009462] Case 26-009462 for Shameka Lennon at 10181 CR 229, Oxford, FL 34484, concerning violations of Nuisances-inoperable (SC-6-104.4) and Sanitation requirements (SC-307.4), was found compliant on 7/6/2026. [1025 NE 113th Pl, Oxford, FL 34484; case 26-010018] Case 26-010018 for Lyle Steady Sr at 1025 NE 113th Pl, Oxford, FL 34484, concerning violations related to accumulation and disposal of rubbish and garbage, and trash & debris, was found compliant on 7/8/2026. [6601 W C 476, Bushnell, FL 33513; case 26-008406] Case 26-008406 for Justin & Bambi Cuthsall at 6601 W C 476, Bushnell, FL 33513, concerning violations of window/door frames, roofs and drainage, stairs and walking surfaces, and electrical system hazards, was found compliant on 7/14/2026. [6012 SR 471 Bushnell, FL 33513; case 26-008520] Case 26-008520 for Teddy J LLC at 6012 SR 471 Bushnell, FL 33513, concerning violations of roofs and drainage, exterior walls, accumulation and disposal of rubbish, and trash & rubbish nuisances, was found compliant on 7/8/2026. [2985 CR 423, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; case 26-009185] Case 26-009185 for William Edward Glennon Jr at 2985 CR 423, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, concerning violations of accumulation/disposal of rubbish and garbage, sanitation requirements, trash & rubbish nuisances, and grass nuisances, was found compliant on 7/8/2026. [174 S Market Blvd, Webster, FL 33597; case 26-009760] Case 26-009760 for Kenneth W & Marion Strong at 174 S Market Blvd, Webster, FL 33597, concerning violations of premises identification, exterior walls, and accumulation/disposal of rubbish, was found compliant on 7/9/2026. [188 NE 1st St, Webster, FL 33597; case 26-009762] Case 26-009762 for Donald Ray Phillips Jr at 188 NE 1st St, Webster, FL 33597, concerning violations of accumulation and disposal of rubbish, was found compliant on 7/9/2026. [188 NE 2nd Ave, Webster, FL 33597; case 26-009763] Case 26-009763 for Efren Flores at 188 NE 2nd Ave, Webster, FL 33597, concerning violations of weeds, motor vehicles, and accumulation/disposal of rubbish, was found compliant on 7/9/2026. [419 N Market Blvd, Webster, FL 33597; case 26-009911] Case 26-009911 for R & R Cattle Ranch, LLC at 419 N Market Blvd, Webster, FL 33597, concerning violations of accumulation/disposal of rubbish and storage buildings, was found compliant on 7/8/2026. [12314 CR 711, Webster, Fl 33597; case 26-005351] Case 26-005351 for Susan Nugent at 12314 CR 711, Webster, Fl 33597, concerning RV as temporary dwelling and permits required, has a hearing compliance due date of 7/27/2026. The property owner is requesting a 30-45 day extension. [11415 SW 51st Ter, Webster, FL 33597; case 26-004565 (SCAS)] Case 26-004565 (SCAS) for Joyce A Brown at 11415 SW 51st Ter, Webster, FL 33597, concerning Public Nuisance Animals, recommended to pay staff costs, fines, and training fee by the compliance date. [1950 CR 654A, Bushnell, FL 33513; case 26-006680 (SCAS)] Case 26-006680 (SCAS) for Brian K & Kara Stafford at 1950 CR 654A, Bushnell, FL 33513, concerning Dogs and Cats Running at Large, recommended to pay staff costs of $196.58, a $100.00 fine, and a $5.00 training fee, totaling $301.58 within 30 days. [Vacant, NW 5th St, Webster, FL 33597; case 26-009764 (Webster)] Case 26-009764 (Webster) for Isaiah & Ruby Stewart at Vacant, NW 5th St, Webster, FL 33597, concerning Weeds (WB-302.4), recommended to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for each day past the compliance date. [13940 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159; case 24-006397] Case 24-006397 for Oakland Hills 300, LLC (Tenant: Sunshine 10) at 13940 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159, concerning Operating an Internet Cafe without a permit (Sec. 13-563), recommended to cease operation immediately, pay staff costs, and be assessed a $100 daily fine for continued operation. [13737 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159; case 24-006398] Case 24-006398 for County Crossings Villages, LLC (Tenant: Player's Palace, LLC dba Player's Palace) at 13737 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159, concerning Operating an Internet Cafe without a permit (Sec. 13-563), recommended to cease operation immediately, pay staff costs, and be assessed a $100 daily fine for continued operation. [13940 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159; case 24-006399] Case 24-006399 for Oakland Hills Center, LLC (Tenant: Senior Social Center) at 13940 US 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159, concerning Operating an Internet Cafe without a permit (Sec. 13-563), recommended to cease operation immediately, pay staff costs, and be assessed a $100 daily fine for continued operation. [1953 Rhett Rd, The Villages, FL 32163; case 26-002192] Case 26-002192 for Kevin Cordry at 1953 Rhett Rd, The Villages, FL 32163, concerning Vacant structures and land (2009 I.P.M.C. 301.3), recommended to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for every day past the compliance date. [3726 CR 626N, Bushnell, FL 33513; case 26-008464] Case 26-008464 for Dinah C Herman at 3726 CR 626N, Bushnell, FL 33513, concerning Permits Required (FBC Section 105), Sanitation requirements, and accumulation/disposal of rubbish or garbage. Property owner has requested an extension. [1730 NW 29th Rd, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; case 26-008552] Case 26-008552 for James & Sarah Mikels at 1730 NW 29th Rd, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, concerning Vacant structures and land and grass nuisances, recommended to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for every day past the compliance date. [2657 CR 426D, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; case 26-009140] Case 26-009140 for Mark A & Melissa Darlene Burney at 2657 CR 426D, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, concerning Sanitation requirements, trash & debris nuisances, and inoperable nuisances, recommended to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for every day past the compliance date. [2784 N C-470, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; case 26-009220] Case 26-009220 for Joshua D Langley at 2784 N C-470, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, concerning inoperable nuisances, recommended to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for every day past the compliance date. [4897 CR 134, Wildwood, FL 34785; case 26-009933] Case 26-009933 for Horace L Harrison JR at 4897 CR 134, Wildwood, FL 34785, concerning vacant structures and land and grass nuisances, recommended to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for every day past the compliance date. [12833 CR 223, Oxford, FL 34484; case 26-010690] Case 26-010690 for Jimmy Mullins & Hemamalini Parupalli at 12833 CR 223, Oxford, FL 34484, concerning vacant structures and land, accumulation/disposal of rubbish, and trash & debris nuisances, recommended to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for every day past the compliance date. [5473 CR 122, Wildwood, FL 34785; case 26-010508 (Repeat)] Case 26-010508 (Repeat) for Brassboys Enterprises, Inc at 5473 CR 122, Wildwood, FL 34785, concerning grass nuisances, recommended to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and an accruing $100 per day fine from 5/29/2026. [2241 CR 412, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538; case 26-010050 (Repeat)] Case 26-010050 (Repeat) for Hugh H Lee & Anthony M Lee at 2241 CR 412, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, concerning RV as temporary dwelling, unsafe structures, sanitation requirements, and accumulation/disposal of rubbish, recommended to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $50 per day fine for every day past the compliance date. [2413 CR 526, Sumterville, FL 33585; case 26-011944 (Repeat)] Case 26-011944 (Repeat) for Hugh Henry Lee at 2413 CR 526, Sumterville, FL 33585, concerning sanitation requirements, trash & debris nuisances, inoperable nuisances, and grass nuisances, recommended to find in Non-compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $50 per day fine for every day past the compliance date. [3816 CR 513, Wildwood, FL 34785; case 26-009917] Case 26-009917 for Robert J & Sherri A Kaleta at 3816 CR 513, Wildwood, FL 34785, concerning RV as temporary dwelling, recommended to find in Non-Compliance, pay staff costs by the compliance date, and a $25 per day fine for every day past the compliance date. Property owner is requesting an extension. [148 CR 532, Bushnell, FL 33513; case 26-005526] Case 26-005526 for Joel Perea at 148 CR 532, Bushnell, FL 33513, is in compliance and staff costs have been paid.