Aug 11 Tuesday
Join the Sun Blaze Elementary PTA for our **2026 Community Silent Auction**, taking place **August 3–14, 2026**. This online fundraiser is open to the public and features exciting items including theme park tickets, dining experiences, travel packages, family attractions, gift certificates, and more.
Every bid supports Sun Blaze Elementary PTA programs that benefit students through educational resources, student enrichment, teacher appreciation, family engagement events, and other initiatives that strengthen our school community.
Browse auction items and place your bids online at **sunblazepta.givebacks.com**. Whether you're looking for your next family adventure or a unique local experience, every winning bid helps make a difference for Sun Blaze students.
**Auction Dates:** August 3–14, 2026**Location:** Online**Website:** sunblazepta.givebacks.com
Aug 12 Wednesday
Aug 13 Thursday
The very first Survivor Advocacy Center for survivors of human trafficking. This event will bring providers and survivors together, with public support, to raise awareness and provide intervention opportunities for identified victims. Human Trafficking and Trauma-Informed Care Trainings, life skill workshops, and a safe place to heal are the focus programs at the Survivor Landing Space
Aug 14 Friday
Florida Public Archaeology Network’s next Archaeology on Tap event at Odd Colony Brewing Co. will feature Richard Pettigrew, the executive director of the Archaeological Legacy Institute, who will be leading a joint mission to locate Amelia Earhart’s lost aircraft.
Aug 21 Friday
The America at 250 symposium will explore how the traditions of civic republicanism and economic freedom have interacted and together shaped the United States and can sustain its dynamism into the future. Bringing together scholars, civic leaders, and entrepreneurs, the two-day event will examine the relationship between constitutional government, free enterprise, and active citizenship while considering the principles necessary for the American experiment to flourish in its next 250 years.
The cost of attendance is covered by the University of West Florida and Florida International University’s Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom. The symposium is free to attend, and meals and refreshments will be provided; however, seating is limited, so advance registration is required.
Aug 22 Saturday
Hundreds of children's books for $1 each...for all ages, from toddler to teen and young adult.
Aug 23 Sunday