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Serving Fellow Veteran Students For Their College Success
Donald “Eddie” Spangler enlisted in the U.S. Army on Sept. 13, 2001, two days after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks killing nearly 3,000 people in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. “I joined because of the September 11 attacks,” said Spangler, a military veteran and student at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) in … Continued
11-22-2024
January-March 2025 Concerts and Events at SCF are Open to the Community
The community is invited to attend State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) early 2025 music program performances Jan. 16-March 27 at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for SCF students and staff unless otherwise noted. To purchase tickets, visit SCF.edu/Neel, call 941-752-5252 or use the SCFMusic app. … Continued
11-21-2024
$30,000 Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation Has Helped SCF Students, Employees Recover from Hurricane Milton
(Bradenton, Fla., Nov. 21, 2024) — A $30,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) has provided disaster aid to State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) students and employees who have been adversely impacted by Hurricane Milton. The grant funding has helped cover the costs of temporary housing, food replacement, repairs and other critical … Continued
11-21-2024
Staff Spotlight: Going Above and Beyond in Business Development Service
Lee Kotwicki, director of workforce services, lifelong learning and workforce development, SCF Congratulations to Lee Kotwicki, winner of the Above and Beyond award at Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance’s 2024 Sandies Awards luncheon on Nov. 15. Kotwicki was one of 10 winners, selected by peers, for outstanding work with the alliance and community. Kotwicki has served … Continued
11-20-2024
High School Students to Explore Robotics and Drones Fields in an Emerging Tech Workshop
(Bradenton, Fla., Nov. 7, 2024) — High school students in grades 9-12 are invited to attend a robotics and drones workshop from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the SCF Advanced Technology Center, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, Building 8. Students will gain hands-on experience with drones, participate in interactive activities and … Continued
11-07-2024
Class Registration is Open for SCF’s Spring 2025 Semester
(Bradenton, Fla., Nov. 5, 2024) — Spring 2025 class registration is open for new and returning students at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF). Classes begin Monday, Jan. 6, at SCF Bradenton, SCF Lakewood Ranch, SCF Venice and online. Students can pursue associate in arts, associate in science or bachelor’s degrees, workforce certificates or professional … Continued