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Two SCF Manatees Baseball Alumni’s MLB Teams are Playing in the World Series
BRADENTON, FL (Oct. 23, 2025)—Brendon Little and Justin Wrobleski, former pitchers at State College of Florida, Manatee, now play for the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers MLB teams, respectively, which are headed to the 2025 World Series. Game one is on Friday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. The Blue Jays clinched the American … Continued
10-23-2025
SCF Co-presents a Florida Nursing Workforce Panel Discussion
BRADENTON, FL (Oct. 21, 2025)—The Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions (ISPS) at St. Petersburg College, in partnership with State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, presented a panel discussion about the challenges and opportunities of the Florida nursing profession. Leaders in nursing education, health care administration and workforce policy attended the event on Sep. 19 at SCF Lakewood … Continued
10-21-2025
Leading Hospital Nursing Staff, Practice and Care
Judy Young was first drawn to nursing through her family’s experiences. Her aunt and mom’s cousin enjoyed their nursing jobs and spoke fondly about their work, and her cousin had muscular dystrophy and received nursing care. “I saw the struggles that he (her cousin) had growing up,” said Young. “I watched him and his caretakers … Continued
10-08-2025
SCF Bradenton Hosting a State Health Benefits Fair on Oct. 15
BRADENTON, FL (Oct. 7, 2025)—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota will host a State of Florida Health Benefits Fair for the Division of State Group Insurance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, Library & Learning Center, Building 3, Rooms 143/146. Employees of SCF and other … Continued
10-07-2025
SCF Opens Enrollment for Spring 2026 Classes
BRADENTON, FL (Oct. 6, 2025)—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is now enrolling new and returning students for Spring 2026. Classes begin on Monday, Jan. 12, at SCF’s Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Venice campuses, as well as online. Students can choose from more than 70 associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce certificates and non-credit enrichment courses. Flexible … Continued
10-06-2025
Catching Up with Former SCF Manatees Baseball Pitcher-Turned Pro
Growing up in Sterling, VA, Liam Best fell in love with playing baseball at age four. He also enjoyed watching the sport, especially Gerrit Cole pitching for the New York Yankees. Best continued to play baseball and became a pitcher. He competed at the collegiate level for George Washington University, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota … Continued