Complaint filed to foreclose a mortgage on property in Delray Beach.
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May 20, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Foreclosure
- City
- West Palm Beach
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What to do next
- 1
Contact Plaintiff's Attorney
Reach out to Kelsey E. Burgess, Esq. at Trenam, Kemker, Scharf, Barkin, Frye, O'Neill & Mullis, P.A.
- 2
Prepare Written Defenses
Draft your written defenses to the complaint before the deadline.
- 3
File with the Court
File your original defenses with the court before or immediately after serving the plaintiff's attorney.
- 4
Meet the Deadline
Ensure all actions are completed by May 20, 2026 to avoid default.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the notice about?
- It is a foreclosure notice regarding a mortgage complaint.
- Who filed the complaint?
- The complaint was filed by Newtek Bank, N.A.
- What should I do if I receive this notice?
- You should serve your written defenses to the plaintiff's attorney.
- What is the deadline to respond?
- You must respond by May 20, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No.: 50-2026-CA-001108-XXXA-MB NEWTEK BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. SUGAR WAX ISLAND LLC, a Florida limited liability company; ASHLEY JEAN FRANCOIS, an individual; JEAN BAPTISTE JEAN FRANCOIS, an individual; NEDGIE JOSEPH SURLIN, an individual; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NEDGIE JOSEPH SURLIN; DUMAS JOSEPH; UNKNOWN SPOUSE DUMAS JOSEPH; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 in possession of Kirk Road; UNKNOWN TENANT #2 in possession of Kirk Road; UNKNOWN TENANT #1 in possession of Garfield Road; UNKNOWN TENANT #2 in possession of Garfield Road; and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Unknown Tenant #1 in possession of Garfield Road 5355 Garfield Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33484 Unknown Tenant #2 in possession of Garfield Road 5355 Garfield Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33484 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a complaint was filed by Newtek Bank, N.A., to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Palm Beach County, Florida: Lot 694 and the East 1/2 of Lot 695, Plat No. 5, Country Club Acres, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 24, Page 36, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida. The Real Property is commonly known as: 5355 Garfield Road, Delray Beach, FL 33484 Said complaint has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Kelsey E. Burgess, Esq., Plaintiff's attorneys at Trenam, Kemker, Scharf, Barkin, Frye, O'Neill & Mullis, P.A., whose address is 101 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 2700, Tampa, FL 33602, on or before May 20, 2026, which date shall be not less than 28 nor more than 60 days from the date of the first publication of this Notice, and file the original with this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on this 6th day of April, 2026. Clerk of the Circuit Court - Palm Beach County, Florida. By: /s/ Shelia Lincoln, as Deputy Clerk April 8, 15 2026 LSAR0494490