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UF Museum terminates loan of archaeological collection; claimants must act within 90 days.

Published
Paper
Naples Daily News
Category
Miscellaneous Notices
City
Naples
Address
Collier County, Florida

Full Notice Text

Public Notice-Florida Museum of Natural History NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Florida Statute 267.0723, that the UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA-FLORIDA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY (UF-FLMNH) has custody of a holding orcollection on loan, that was acquired from several properties located in Collier County, Florida. The collection consists of archaeological materials.The UF-FLMNH wishes toterminatethis loan effective 5/1/2026. Potential claimants of this property must contact the NAGPRA officeat352-273-1943 ornagpraoffice@floridamuseum.ufl.edu todiscuss specific details ofthe locationand to collect or donate this collection within90 daysof the publication of this notice.Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of ownership of this property.Site 1: Horr's Island, (References Acc. 89-22; 89-23; 89-27; 89-28; 89-31 to 89-36), on land onceowned by either Key Orion, Inc. or Marco 58 Developers and recovered in the late 1980s from Blue Hill Creek Drive. January 31 2026 LSAR0450189

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the case number for the loan termination at the Florida Museum?
There is no specific case number associated with this loan termination notice.
How can I claim the archaeological materials from the Florida Museum?
Contact the NAGPRA office at 352-273-1943 or via email to discuss details.
What is the deadline to claim the collection from the Florida Museum?
You must act within 90 days of the publication of this notice.
Where was the archaeological collection originally acquired from?
The collection was acquired from several properties located in Collier County, Florida.
What happens if I don't claim the collection from the Florida Museum?
Failure to claim will result in forfeiture of ownership of the property.

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