Property will be sold at public auction on June 12, 2026.

NOTICE OF SALE 
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FLORIDA 
Case No.: 24-CC-63611 
CYPRESS PARK GARDEN HOMES I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., 
Plaintiff, vs. 
CHRISTOPHER E. THORNTON, 
Defendant. 
NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to the UNIFORM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered on April 22, 2026, in this cause, in the County Court of Hillsborough County, Florida, the Office of Victor D. Crist, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, shall sell the property situated in Hillsborough County, Florida, described as: 
Condominium Parcel: Unit No. 1, CYPRESS PARK GARDEN HOMES I, a Condominium, according to the plat thereof recorded in Condominium Plat Book 5, page 33; and being further described in that certain Declaration of Condominium recorded in Official Records Book 4049, page 628, as amended in Official Records Book 4203, Page 227, and subsequent amendments thereto, of the Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, together with an undivided interest in the common elements appurtenant thereto. 
Also known as 11937 Dietz Drive, Tampa, FL 33625. 
at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, online at https://www.hillsborough.realforeclose.com, on: June 12, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM. 
Any persons 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 before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. The court, in its discretion, may enlarge the time of the sale. Notice of the changed time of sale shall be published as provided herein. 
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 Court Administration at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving a notification of a scheduled court proceeding if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. Complete theRequest for Accommodations Formand submit to800 E. Twiggs Street, Room 604, Tampa, FL 33602. ADA Coordination Help Line (813) 272-7040; Hearing Impaired Line 1-800-955-8771; Voice Impaired Line 1-800-955-8770. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel &  
Burns, LLP 
360 Central Avenue, Suite 500 
St. Petersburg, FL 33701 
(727) 999-9900 - Telephone 
(727) 800-5981  Facsimile 
Primary Email Address:  
kmaller@jpfirm.com 
Secondary Email Address:  
kmurphy@jpfirm.com 
Attorneys for Plaintiff,  
CYPRESS PARK GARDEN 
HOMES I CONDOMINIUM  
ASSOCIATION, INC. 
By: s/Karen E. Maller 
Karen E. Maller, Esquire 
Florida Bar No. 822035 
Matter #156154 
May 1, 8, 2026        26-01462H