2nd Annual Operation Spring into Safety

Join the State College of Florida, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Department of Transportation for the 2nd Annual Operation Spring into Safety, a free, family -friendly interactive touch-a-truck, health and safety event in Bradenton, FL on February 15, 2025 from 10 am to 2 pm.

Come see the large construction equipment used to build roads and bridges, law enforcement vehicles and helicopters, fire and rescue vehicles, food trucks, and much more.  There will also be free helmet fitting and a bike confidence course.

Meet the Manatee Marauder’s mascot, Marty the Marauder; State College of Florida’s mascot, Maverick the Manatee, and Vince and Larry the Crash Test Dummies.

Location:  State College of Florida

5840 26th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34207

Watch a short video (below) from Operation Spring into Safety in Lee County (April 2024)