SEG, Winn-Dixie celebrating National Pet Month

Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is celebrating National Pet Month by raising awareness and support for nearly 400 animal welfare organizations in the Southeast and helping customers save on pet food and supplies all summer long

N o w t h r o u g h M a y 3 1 , F r e s c o y M á s , H a r v e y s Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customers can purchase a reusable Community Bag with a Giving Tag for $2 99 to help local animals in need while concurrently benefiting the environment by reducing the use of paper and plastic

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bags. With each purchase of a Community Bag with a Giving Tag, $1 will directly benefit each store’s local animal welfare organization partner

Additionally, SEG is donating a total of $15,000 in Whiskers & Tails pet food and supplies to support local a n i m a l s

Humane Society, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach and Lee County Domestic Animal Services These organizations help provide to

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Institution, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office

I have been involved in the rescue of two manatees. These rescues are not easy You are dealing with a wild marine animal who is frightened, injured, very large and powerful It takes a team of experienced experts The good news is that we can all help prevent these injuries

If you are an angler, please avoid using braided line, make sure your tackle and gear are in good shape and won’t easily break off, be sure to remove line caught in

‘The BFG’

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We’ve set it up that way so families can come and enjoy live theatre without having to worry about the cost O b v i o u s l y , w e a l w a y s g r a t e f u l l y a c c e p t d o n a t i o n s because it’s the only way we can keep operating we don’t want cost to prohibit people from being able to come and bring their kids and have a fun night out with their family,” Pichon said

The Pine Island Playhouse is located at the Pine Island United Methodist Church, 5701 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia

Showtimes for “The BFG” at PIUMC are May 26 and 27, 7 p m ; May 28, 2 p m ; June 2 and 3, 7 p m ; and June 4, 2 p m

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Ruocco himself said he was very happy for the opportunity to paint this beautiful tribute depicting the resiliency of Pine Island.

“I’m happy to invite visitors to come and see how beautiful the island is,” Ruocco said

To contact Ruocco, call 954-829-2832 or email Rolandruocco@gmail com You can also check out his website at www RolandRuocco com the mangroves (birds can also become entangled) and stow used line where it cannot blow out of your boat when underway.

Capt Cathy Eagle has spent over 40 years boating in

SEG’s Community Bag with a Giving Tag program has supported more than 8,000 nonprofit organizations and prevented the use of more than 13 5 million singleuse plastic bags* since 2019 The durable and bright reusable bags are made from recycled materials and can be found at the register or near the entrance of each Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie our local waters As a professional charter captain, she s p e c i a l i z e s i n d o l p h i n a n d n a t u r e t o u r s V i s i t CaptainCathy.com or call/text 239-994-2572. Welcome aboard!