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Seven Oaks Elementary plans Burgers and Books fundraiser Sept. 10

By Wesley Chapel Record staff · September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Red Robin restaurant exterior at dusk with illuminated red and colorful signage. — A Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews restaurant exterior. Red Robin is one of two businesses participating in Seven Oaks Elementary's Burgers and Books fundraiser on Sept. 10, donating a portion of sales to the school from 3 to 10 p.m. — Wikimedia-Cbraccialini (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

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Seven Oaks Elementary plans Burgers and Books fundraiser Sept. 10

By Wesley Chapel Record staff · September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Community

Seven Oaks Elementary plans Burgers and Books fundraiser Sept. 10

By Wesley Chapel Record staff · September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Seven Oaks Elementary School families can support the Wesley Chapel school by eating out and buying books on Thursday, Sept. 10.

The school on Mystic Oak Boulevard is hosting its second annual Burgers and Books fundraiser, according to the school's website. Red Robin will donate a portion of its sales to Seven Oaks from 3 to 10 p.m. Barnes & Noble will do the same from 5 to 7 p.m. for customers who mention the event at checkout.

The school's announcement did not say whether Red Robin diners need to present a flyer or mention the school.

Seven Oaks Elementary, led by Principal Andrea Altman, serves about 656 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Families with questions can reach the school at (813) 794-0700.

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