Publix
Publix’s store tracker says its stores in the Bradenton, Sarasota, Tampa and St. Petersburg areas will be open until 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. Sunday, depending on location.
The chain’s Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) donated $1 million to Hurricane Milton relief efforts and customers can make donations at store checkout.
Walmart
According to Walmart’s Milton storetracker, only the Tampa Supercenter at 19910 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. remains closed. Other Walmart Supercenters are open , and some are providing relief support.
Sunday: The Bradenton Supercenter at 6225 E. State Rd. 64 is offering laundry and shower services. The Lions Club will be giving water from 2 to 4 p.m. Sanderson Farms is donating ice.
The 10237 Pines Blvd. St. Petersburg location will have free ice distribution; Operation BBQ Relief giving water starting at 11:30 a.m. and free hot meals starting at noon (until the food runs out). Laundry and shower services also are being offered.
The St. Petersburg location at 201 34th St. N. will be donating water with the Seminole Community Church at 2 p.m.