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Developing the Next Generation of Dental Hygiene Care Professionals
Kimberly “Kim” Bastin, Ed.D., director of dental hygiene, dental hygiene associate professor, and assistant dean of health professions and wellness, SCF Kimberly “Kim” Bastin hopes to be remembered as a loving family member, friend and dedicated professional who helped others achieve their goals. For nearly 10 years at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, Bastin has … Continued
03-27-2025
Easter Poke-Hunt Offers Fun for the Whole Family at SCF Bradenton
(Bradenton, Fla., March 24, 2025) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) welcomes families to enjoy a free and open-to-the-public 2025 Easter Poke-Hunt offering egg hunting, music, a bounce house, refreshments and more on Saturday, April 19, at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. The event will include fun games with prizes, arts and crafts … Continued
03-24-2025
Launch of LearnEd
(Bradenton, Fla., March 24, 2025) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota proudly announces the launch of LearnEd, its newly rebranded Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development Department. This transformation reflects SCF’s commitment to high-quality learning experiences tailored to meet the evolving needs of the community. To celebrate this milestone, SCF invites community members, business leaders and … Continued
03-24-2025
SCF Awarded $561,020 Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant
(Bradenton, Fla., March 24, 2025) — The Florida Department of Education has awarded a $561,020 Pathways to Career Opportunities Program grant to State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota to expand its FleetForce Truck Driver Training commercial driver license (CDL) apprenticeship program. The grant funding supports additional apprenticeship sites for individuals to take training classes, earn a … Continued
03-24-2025
Celebrating SCF Student and Faculty Authors, Favorite Books, and Reading
Anjeli Chiroli shares a special friendship and literary partnership with her longtime neighbor and author-illustrator, Jonathan Otto. Chiroli is a sophomore pursuing an associate in arts degree at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. She helped Otto get the medical attention he needed after a mirror-shattering accident. The two grew closer and learned about their mutual … Continued
03-18-2025
The SCF Foundation Scholarship Luncheon Celebrates College Education Support
(Bradenton, Fla., March 14, 2025)—The State College of Florida Foundation hosted its 24th Annual Scholarship Luncheon at Michael’s On East with the theme “Scholarships Change Futures.” Over $191,000 was raised to support SCF scholarships and programs. Scholarship donors and recipients met and had their photos taken together as a special element of the celebration. The SCF … Continued