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SCF Manatees Baseball Alumnus Joins Tampa Bay Rays Organization, Ranked No. 7 Prospect
BRADENTON, FLA (April 20, 2026)—Michael Forret, a former pitcher of the Baltimore Orioles (Orioles) organization and the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Manatees baseball program, joins the Tampa Bay Rays (Rays) organization. Forret is on the active roster of the Rays’ Montgomery Biscuits AA minor league team and ranked No. 7 in the Rays’ … Continued
04-20-2026
SCF Communications and Government Relations Among Nation’s Top Honorees
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) Communications and Government Relations Division has earned two silver awards in the 41st Annual Educational Advertising Awards, a national competition recognizing excellence in higher education marketing and advertising. The competition drew more than 2,000 entries from over 1,000 educational institutions across the United States and several countries. Entries were … Continued
04-07-2026
SCF and New College Create Direct Path to High-Demand Degrees
Students in Manatee and Sarasota counties now have a clearer, more confident path to earning a bachelor’s degree in high-demand fields such as marine biology, chemistry, psychology, and economics. Through a new partnership between State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) and New College of Florida (NCF), eligible SCF students are guaranteed admission to New College … Continued
04-07-2026
State College of Florida Opens Enrollment for Fall 2026
BRADENTON, FLA (April 6, 2026)—Fall 2026 enrollment is now open at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF). Classes run from Aug. 17 to Dec. 4 at SCF Bradenton, SCF Lakewood Ranch, SCF Venice and online. SCF provides flexible course scheduling, including: SCF offers associate and bachelor’s degrees, along with credit and non-credit workforce certificates. … Continued
04-02-2026
SCF Board of Trustees Report: Mar. 31, 2026
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) District Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Mar. 31. The board heard presentations on: The board approved: The next board meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Apr. 28 at SCF Bradenton.
03-31-2026
Meet Allison: Working Toward a Second Degree in Health Services
Allison Woronick has always enjoyed interacting with people, especially children. As a child, she thought about becoming a doctor, a veterinarian or a caretaker. Now, she is continuing her education toward a health services profession, so she can help improve care and lives. “I want to gain insight into management and leadership qualities and skills, … Continued