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

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

Samoney Chisolm wants to improve patients’ health and well-being. Her professional dream is to own multiple businesses, including a wellness care center where she will work as a physical therapist assistant (PTA). Born in South Carolina, Chisolm also lived in Kansas before settling in the Bradenton-Sarasota area. She began as a dual enrollment student at … Continued