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Answering 911 calls, dispatching first responders and helping his community
Alexander “Xander” Lowen was born in Sarasota and has lived most of his life in North Port. Following in his family’s footsteps, he works for the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. He continues his family’s legacy of public safety service as an emergency operations supervisor. “My grandfather was hired as a deputy in the 1970s, and … Continued
03-05-2026
Six SCF Employees Win National Teaching and Service Awards
BRADENTON, FLA (March 5, 2026)—Six State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) faculty and staff members have been named National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) 2026 Excellence Award winners. SCF colleagues nominated the winners based on their outstanding commitment, talent, teaching and service. The winners are: Angel Kelly, office supervisor, library services; Toni McLeroy, … Continued
03-05-2026
SCF Music Presents Spring 2026 Closing Performances
BRADENTON, FLA (March 5, 2026)— The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Music Program closes its Spring 2026 season with performances in April and May at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for SCF students and staff unless otherwise noted. SCF’s Guitar Ensemble, Commercial Ensemble and songwriting … Continued
03-05-2026
SCF to Hold Music Scholarship Auditions on April 25
BRADENTON, FLA (March 5, 2026) — The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Music Program will hold music scholarship auditions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., in the Studio for the Performing Arts, Building 11A. Appointments are required. Any SCF student with vocal, instrumental, acting … Continued
03-05-2026
SCF Supports 70 Students with Reading Disorders Through the Strauss Literacy Initiative
BRADENTON, FLA (March 3, 2026)—The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Disability Resource Center (DRC) has provided support and services to 70 SCF students facing reading challenges and learning disabilities through the Strauss Literacy Initiative. The late Patricia Strauss was diagnosed with dyslexia after years of struggling with reading and writing. She and her husband, … Continued
03-03-2026
SCF Notice of Proposed Fee Adoption and Amendment
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) District Board of Trustees will consider amendments to and adoption of fees pertaining to its student programs at a public meeting scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, Building 7, Room 160. As authorized under Section 1009.23 of the Florida … Continued