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SCF Business Students Win Awards at FBLA State Conference and Advance to Nationals
(Bradenton, Fla., April 17, 2025) — All 15 students representing State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate Club Bradenton and Venice chapters were honored with awards at the Florida FBLA Collegiate State Leadership Conference in Orlando in March. The students competed in multiple events and 14 of them earned the … Continued
04-17-2025
SCF Performing Arts Presents Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
(Bradenton, Fla., April 9, 2025) — The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Performing Arts Department is thrilled to present the extraordinary Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, Building 11 East. The performance will feature the 60-member SCF Bradenton … Continued
04-09-2025
SCF Cook and Dine with Pineapple Kitchen®
(Bradenton, Fla., April 7, 2025) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is thrilled to introduce a brand-new Cook and Dine series in collaboration with Pineapple Kitchen®. These engaging and interactive workshops will take place at Pineapple Kitchen’s state-of-the-art Culinary Theater located at 4914 Lena Road, Unit 104, Lakewood Ranch. Participants will have the opportunity to … Continued
04-07-2025
Students Excel at Tampa Bay NATS Auditions
(Bradenton, Fla., April 7, 2025) — Students from State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota showcased outstanding vocal performances at the annual Tampa Bay Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) auditions. As the only two-year college in the region participating, SCF competed against students from four-year universities and demonstrated remarkable talent. Two SCF … Continued
04-07-2025
SCF Students Shine at 2025 FCSAA Music Symposium
(Bradenton, Fla., April 7, 2025) — Thirty-four students and three faculty members from State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota’s Music Program attended the 2025 Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Music Symposium at Jacksonville University in January. Despite freezing temperatures, SCF students participated in ensembles, masterclasses and concerts while also auditioning for scholarships and opportunities within … Continued
04-07-2025
Navigating a Path of Higher Education
Sophia Bayindiryan began her post-secondary education journey at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota in May 2024. Like many students, she plans to graduate from SCF and continue her education at another institution. At SCF, Bayindiryan is studying psychology, hopes to learn about criminal law and is working toward an associate in arts degree. She plans … Continued