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The kids are heading back to school next week and parents are scrambling to gather all of the school supplies.  The amount you will spend on back to school supplies…

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DALY CITY, CA – AUGUST 13: School teacher Liza Gleason shops for back to school supplies at a Target store August 13, 2008 in Daly City, California. With stores gearing…

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The kids are heading back to school next week and parents are scrambling to gather all of the school supplies.  The amount you will spend on back to school supplies this year is $200 per child.

Here is a list of events that can help you out with some freebies this school year.

Raymond James Stadium - August 6th

Bullard Family Foundation will celebrate the 5th Annual Back to School Bash presented by AdventHealth and Skanska at Raymond James Stadium 9 a.m. Aug. 6.  Free backfilled school supplies plus you can take advantage of free dental, medical and vision services.  Find out more details and get registered HERE

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Tampa Premium Outlets - Aug 7th

It's the 2nd Annual Florida Penguin's Back to School Bash at Tampa Premium Outlets on August 7th from 12-4pm - it is free and open to the public.  The first 250 families will get access to the scavenger Hunt where you can collect dozens of free school supplies and a free backpack!

More information HERE

Tropicana Field - Sat Aug 6th

Saturday Morning Shoppe and Live Love St. Pete are giving away 2,000 backpacks full of school supplies from 12 to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 at Tropicana Field.  The giveaway coincides with the Saturday Morning Shoppe's monthly market.  This is a free event for everyone.

Learn more at livelovestpete.org and satmorningshoppe.com.

Full Gospel Church in Bradenton - Aug 6th

  • League of Women Voters in Manatee County will host a Back-to-School event on August 6.
  • It's from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Full Gospel Church in Bradenton.
  • Click here for more information.

Florida’s Welcome Center - Polk County - Aug 6th

  • Central Florida’s Welcome Center will host a “Back to School Kick-off” event on Saturday, Aug. 6.
  • This free event will take place from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
  • The first 400 students will receive a free backpack.
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