(Bradenton, Fla., Nov. 2, 2023) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Veteran Services will host the college’s annual Veterans Day event honoring those who have served or are currently serving in our nation’s armed forces Thurs., Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SCF Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail at the Performance Pavilion, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. outside Building 14. The event is free and open to the public, with noted activities available while supplies last.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023
Veterans Day Event

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
SCF Venice
8000 S. Tamiami Trail (at the performance pavilion)
Venice, FL 34293

The annual Veterans Day ceremony at SCF Venice will feature complimentary meals for SCF Student Veterans and families (with ID), a BBQ fundraiser lunch, meeting with American Legion NO-VEL Post 159 members and recruiter stations. Attendees can also learn about Veterans’ benefits, view military displays and make paracord bracelets and honor quilts.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SCF Bradenton
5840 26 St. W. (outside Building 14)
Bradenton, FL 34207

The annual Veterans Day ceremony at SCF Bradenton will feature a tug-of-war competition, crafting thank you cards for veterans, making paracord bracelets and sampling military Meals Ready to Eat (MREs). Attendees can also visit local recruiters.

Media is welcome to attend and may contact Jamie Smith, associate vice president of communications and government relations, at SmithJ@SCF.edu or 941-780-5075 for more information.