“Up the River with a Paddle”

First-Ever Paddling Race on the St. Sebastian River

Nov. l9th

A Fun-Raiser and Benefit for By the River

SEBASTIAN, FL, OCTOBER 11, 2011 — “Up the River with a Paddle,” the first-ever paddling race on the beautiful St. Sebastian River, is coming up on Nov. l9th. It is open to competitive and recreational paddlers of all ages and skill levels – Kayakers, canoers, paddle boarders and anyone who can make it up the river with a paddle! Grab the family and enjoy this fun day on the river with food, entertainment, raffle and prizes.  Races include short and long distances and the “Beat Mike Beck Challenge” for cash prizes. Groups, clubs and businesses can compete for the title of “Best Team in the County” in a giant, Elephant Canoe. The event will be held on Nov. l9th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dale Wimbrow Park, 11805 Roseland Road, Sebastian, FL. It is sanctioned by the American Canoe Association (ACA) and is being coordinated by Florida Outdoor Center.  Proceeds will benefit By the River, the area’s independent residential community for low-income seniors (for more information, please visit www.BytheRiver.org). Organizers aim to draw paddlers from around the state and make this an annual community-wide event. Entry fees begin at $5 for kids under l4. Entry fee discounts will apply for ACA members (and includes ACA insurance for all racers).  Boat and paddle board rentals are available and t-shirts and Swag Bags will be given to racers who register by Nov. l0th.  For more information or to register, please visit www.flocracing.com or call Florida Outdoor Center at 772-202-0220 or By the River at 772-559-2680.

Vero Beach, FL (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 7, 2010 — Southern Fulfillment Services (SFS), an industry leader in direct-to-consumer fruit and gift shipping, has announced the acquisition of Citrus Country Groves and two retail store operations located in Pinellas County on the west coast of Florida, .

Citrus County Groves stores — located in Seminole and Clearwater — now join SFS’ 60-year old brand, Hale Groves, and further establishes the company’s foothold in the Florida citrus and gourmet foods industry. The acquisition complements Southern Fulfillment Services existing national gourmet food brands, including gift citrus and fruit baskets.

“Citrus County Groves has enjoyed a consistent prominence on Florida’s Gulf Coast,” said Kristin DiPentima, Retail Manager for SFS. “Joining the stores under the SFS umbrella lets customers experience the best in citrus and gourmet foods, whether they’re shopping for a gift basket or something creative to make for dinner.”

SFS also operates Hale Groves and retail store Hale Groves River Market in Indian River County in Vero Beach, Florida. Southern Fulfillment Services is an industry leader in fruit and gift shipping and both the Hale and Citrus County Groves stores embrace Florida nostalgia and Florida citrus at its best.

“With 21st century technology, consumers can buy from a catalog at home, the convenience of the internet, and even visit our stores in person,” says DiPentima. “We love to see familiar faces return year after year in Pinellas County, and the combination of the Hale and Citrus Country Groves gives SFS access to a completely new customer base.”

Tourists exploring Florida can discover the best quality produce, spices, gourmet goodies and handmade crafts in the state, while local Floridians have more options to shop, knowing they can rely on the same excellent standards they have come to expect.

Citrus County Grove stores will operate under the existing brand names and catalog titles, which include Holiday Citrus and Orange Blossom Groves.

About Southern Fulfillment Services:
Southern Fulfillment Services (SFS) is a privately owned Florida-based company with production facilities in Vero Beach, Florida, Harlingen and Palestine, Texas. SFS currently owns multiple catalog brands related to citrus and gourmet food categories. Southern Fulfillment Services also provides private label fulfillment for national catalog and internet companies.

Source:Free PRWeb

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA US) has recently issued a warning against the use of dog treats like Merrick Beef Filet Squares (distributed by Merrick Pet Care). The product is widely available in retail outlets. The infected product comes in a 10 ounce, green, red and tan plastic bags with the expiry date of 111911.

The warning comes after the findings of the FDA that these products may contain a kind of bacteria called Salmonella which can affect both animals and human beings. The FDA is taking this precautionary measure to prevent the disease from spreading, although no case with the disease related to the use of product has been reported.

Any person who comes in contact with the contaminated treats without washing his hands may get infected with this bacterium. Following are the signs that a person may show if catches the infection from Salmonella: Diarrhea and/or bloody Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Nausea and/or vomiting and Fever. The person showing these symptoms should contact his doctors if he came in contact with the treat.

Animals infected from the bacteria show various symptoms like fever, lethargy, loss of appetite and stomach pain. The infected but healthy pet may also become the carrier of the bacteria and can spread the infection. You should contact your veterinarian at once if your pet is showing any of these signs after consumption of the product. You may also choose to discontinue the use of product and can dispose it off safely.

If your pet is showing other signs like coughing, breathing difficulty and fainting than this could be because of the other serious conditions like heartworm. It is better to give your pet once a month tablets like Sentinel to prevent such fatal diseases. Most diseases of pets are easier to prevent than cure.