SCF Marks 65 Years of Serving the Community Through Higher Education

Bradenton, Fla. Sep. 17, 2022

SCF Marks 65 Years of Serving the Community Through Higher Education

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) embarks on a year-long celebration of its 65th anniversary on Sept. 17. The Florida Legislature established Manatee Junior College, later known as Manatee Community College and now SCF, on Sept. 17, 1957. This anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate the past and look ahead to a future of boldly leading as an economic engine and cultural enhancer for the community.

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