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SCF to Hold Music Scholarship Auditions on April 25
BRADENTON, FLA (March 5, 2026) — The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Music Program will hold music scholarship auditions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., in the Studio for the Performing Arts, Building 11A. Appointments are required. Any SCF student with vocal, instrumental, acting … Continued
03-05-2026
SCF Supports 70 Students with Reading Disorders Through the Strauss Literacy Initiative
BRADENTON, FLA (March 3, 2026)—The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Disability Resource Center (DRC) has provided support and services to 70 SCF students facing reading challenges and learning disabilities through the Strauss Literacy Initiative. The late Patricia Strauss was diagnosed with dyslexia after years of struggling with reading and writing. She and her husband, … Continued
03-03-2026
SCF Notice of Proposed Fee Adoption and Amendment
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) District Board of Trustees will consider amendments to and adoption of fees pertaining to its student programs at a public meeting scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, Building 7, Room 160. As authorized under Section 1009.23 of the Florida … Continued
02-26-2026
SCF to Host Author A’Lelia Bundles on March 2
BRADENTON, FLA (February 24, 2026)—A’Lelia Bundles, author and award-winning former journalist, will speak about her latest biography, “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance,” from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, March 2, at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, in the Library and Learning Center, Building 3. Admission is free. In the book, … Continued
02-24-2026
Meet Samoney: Continuing Her Education Toward a Second Degree in Health Care
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
02-24-2026
SCF Board of Trustees Report: Feb. 24, 2026
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) District Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Feb. 24. The board heard presentations on: The board approved: The next board meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Mar. 31 at SCF Bradenton.