U.S. Marshals will auction properties in Destin on May 6, 2026.

US Marshals Service Notice of Sale
U.S. Department of Justice
United States Marshals Service
Northern District of Florida
Notice of U.S. Marshals Service Sale
Case No.: 1-24-cv-24048-BB
SKIP BRAVER and CHAD BRAVER
vs.
DEREK WACHOB, GLOBAL SOURCE RECYCLING COMPANY, LLC,
PARAGON INDUSTRIES, INC., WACHOB PROPERTIES, LLC,
WACHOB IRREVOCABLE TRUST
DATED JULY 21, 2011, and THE OLYMPIA OF DESTIN, LLC,
and
Impleader Defendant, WHITNEY WACHOB HUDGINS
By virtue of a Final Judgment issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on August 11, 2025, a Writ of Execution dated September 15, 2025, issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and an Order On Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Entry of Agreed Final Judgment On Plaintiffs' Supplemental Complaint issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on March 4, 2026, NOTICE is hereby given that the U.S. Marshal will sell by public auction, as is, where is, for cashiers or certified funds check ONLY (with the exception of bids placed by Plaintiff), on May 6, 2026, at 11:00 am CDT, at the Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex Extension, 1940 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547, the following described real properties, which will each be separately auctioned by the U.S. Marshal on the day of sale:
Property #1:
Legal Description:
Lot 91, Block E, of HOLIDAY ISLE RESIDENTIAL SECTION NO. 4, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 4, at Page 29, of the Public Records of Okaloosa County, Florida.
Parcel ID  Number: 00-2S-24-2186-000E-0910
Street Address: 615 Lagoon Drive, Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida 32541.
Property included with sale: Any and all boat docks, appliances, light fixtures, furniture, window coverings, built-in features, and other home furnishings, including but not limited to refrigerators, ovens, cooktops, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, dryers, water heaters, HVAC equipment, ceiling fans, chandeliers, sconces, recessed lighting, blinds, shades, draperies, curtain rods, mirrors, shelving, cabinetry, hardware, bathroom fixtures, plumbing fixtures, towel bars, closet systems, and any other attached or integrated household components.
Property #2:
Legal Description:
Lot 75, Block E, HOLIDAY ISLE RESIDENTIAL SECTION NO. 4, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 29, of the Public Records of Okaloosa County, Florida.
Parcel ID  Number: 00-2S-24-2186-000E-0750
Street Address: 618 Lagoon Drive, Destin, Okaloosa County, Florida 32541.
Property included with sale: Any and all boat docks, appliances, and light fixtures.
Property #3:
Legal Description:
Unit 1 of The Olympia, a Penthouse Condominium, a Condominium, according to the Declaration thereof, as recorded in Official Records Book 2638, at Page 3922, of the Public Records of Okaloosa County, Florida, together with all of its appurtenances according to the above described Declaration and the Condominium Act.
Parcel ID  Number: 00-2S-24-2192-0000-0010.
Street Address: 625 Lagoon Drive, Unit 1, Destin, Okaloosa County, FL 32541.
Property included with sale: Any and all boat docks, appliances, light fixtures,  furniture, window coverings, built-in features, and other home furnishings, including but not limited to refrigerators, ovens, cooktops, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, dryers, water heaters, HVAC equipment, ceiling fans, chandeliers, sconces, recessed lighting, blinds, shades, draperies, curtain rods, mirrors, shelving, cabinetry, hardware, bathroom fixtures, plumbing fixtures, towel bars, closet systems, and any other attached or integrated household components.
Sale Requirements and Procedures:
    The minimum opening bid for Property #1 is $250,000.00.  If the minimum opening bid for Property #1 is not met or exceeded, then the Marshal may reduce the opening minimum bid.
    The minimum opening bid for Property #2 is $25,000.00.  If the minimum opening bid for Property #2 is not met or exceeded, then the Marshal may reduce the opening minimum bid.
    The minimum opening bid for Property #3 is $25,000.00.  If the minimum opening bid for Property #3 is not met or exceeded, then the Marshal may reduce the opening minimum bid.
   The successful bidder for each Property shall deposit with the U.S. Marshals Service at the close of the sale, 10 percent (10%) of the bid price by cashier's or certified funds check, made payable to the U.S. Marshals Service. Before being permitted to bid at the sale, bidders shall present proof to the Marshal that they are able to comply with this requirement with respect to each Property they indicate a willingness to bid on, otherwise the interested proposed bidder will not be allowed to bid. The balance of the purchase price of the successful bidder (unless Plaintiff's credit bid prevails, without added cash) by certified check, must be paid within seven (7) days after the sale or upon confirmation of the sale by the Court, whichever occurs first. Prospective bidders, including the Plaintiffs, may appear either in person or through an authorized representative in person at the auction. If the Plaintiff is the successful bidder at the sale, the United States Marshal Service shall credit the Plaintiff's bid amount, minus the costs of the sale, against the Plaintiff's Judgment Amount. Failure to timely pay the balance in accordance with the terms of the sale by the successful bidder shall result in the forfeiture of the monies deposited and the real property may be re-offered for sale or sold to the next highest bidder.
    Unpaid Judgment Amount for Plaintiff Skip Braver: $30,972,508.47, of which the sum of $26,722,065.56 remains unpaid as of March 23, 2026, plus post judgment interest of $2,854.30 per day after March 23, 2026.
   Unpaid Judgment Amount for Plaintiff Chad Braver: $291,840.07, of which the sum of $262,661.35 remains unpaid as of March 23, 2026, plus post judgment interest of $869.36 per day after March 23, 2026.
Dated: April 3, 2026
Greg Leljedal, Chief Deputy US Marshal
Northern District of Florida
United States Courthouse Annex
111 North Adams Street, Suite 277
Tallahassee, FL 32301-7730
Telephone: (850) 404-5400
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Attorneys for Plaintiffs, Skip and Chad Braver:
Stephen J. Kolski, Esq.
8950 SW 74th Court, Suite 1708
Miami, Florida 33156
Telephone: (305) 371-9576
Email: stevekolski@kolskilegal.com
April 8,15,22,29 2026
LSAR0493509