Daily
Sanford
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Sanford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Anaya Browne, a 7-year-old student from Wilson Elementary in Sanford, was accepted into Mensa on May 27 after scoring higher than 99.9% on a standardized test. Her acceptance provides free educational tools and networking for gifted learners (a proud milestone for her community). WESH
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Simply Tina - Tina Turner Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Athens Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying tribute to the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.
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Memory Mile Festival
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Celery City Craft Beer Garden — Supports Alzheimer’s awareness — Celebrate community and support those affected by Alzheimer's at this fun festival.
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Engineering Adventures Camp
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM — iBuild Academy — $250/$225 — Young engineers create, build, and explore through fun hands-on projects in a collaborative environment.
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BLS Course for Healthcare Professionals
6-10 p.m. — Southern Technical Institute — Course fee applies — Gain essential CPR skills for healthcare providers through American Heart Association training.
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Food Truck Fiesta Summer Nights Passport
5-9 p.m. — West End Trading Company — $35-$65 — A culinary adventure with 40+ food trucks offering small plates and drinks in downtown Sanford.
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Tabernacle Encounter
12-7 p.m. — Dr. Bill Vogel Gymnasium — Free entry — Experience the Bible come alive through the Tabernacle Encounter where every detail points to Jesus Christ.
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Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Judson's Live — Enjoy the eclectic sounds of steel pans in a jazz fusion experience.
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The JK Trio Performance
10 p.m. — Lil Indies — No Cover — Experience a night of jazz, beats, funk, and improv with The JK Trio.
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JeoPARODY: Game Show River Cruise
6:30-9:30 p.m. — St Johns Rivership Company — Admission required — Enjoy a lively game show experience aboard the Barbara Lee while cruising the beautiful St. Johns River.
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Paul Cornish Trio Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Judson's Live — $20 off with promo code DAD2026 — Experience the groove of LA's jazz scene with Paul Cornish and his talented trio.
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