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SCF Awards More Than 1,000 Degrees and Certificates at Spring 2026 Graduation Ceremonies
BRADENTON, Fla. (May 20, 2026)—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) awarded more than 1,000 degrees and workforce certificates to graduating students at its Spring 2026 grad walk and traditional graduation ceremonies on May 8 at SCF Venice and SCF Bradenton. The College handed out 668 Associate in Arts (AA) degrees, 294 Associate in Science degrees, … Continued
05-19-2026
SCF Collegiate Schools Held Their Class of 2026 Senior Graduation
BRADENTON, Fla. (May 20, 2026) — State College of Florida Collegiate Schools (SCFCSs) presented high school diplomas, awards and scholarships to the Class of 2026 at graduation ceremonies on May 7 and 8 at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) Venice and Bradenton campuses. Many of the graduates also earned Associate in Arts (AA) degrees … Continued
05-19-2026
SCF’s Spring 2026 Honors Convocation Awards Students for Academic Dedication
BRADENTON, FLA (May 12, 2026)—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) presented awards and scholarships to undergraduate students for their exceptional drive and initiative during its Spring 2026 Honors Convocation ceremonies on May 1 at SCF Venice and SCF Bradenton. The events featured departmental honors, academic team recognition and the presentation of awards and scholarships for … Continued
05-12-2026
Running His Home and Commercial Inspection Services Business and Supporting His Community’s Safety
Born in Manatee County and raised in Sarasota County, Glenn Stephens grew up around the local construction industry. He helped his father, a contractor, and admired his uncle, an architectural drafter. He eventually built a career in construction-related fields and now leads his own company. Passionate about the United States Air Force (USAF), Stephens joined … Continued
04-30-2026
SCF Board of Trustees Report: April 28, 2026
Bradenton, FL (April 28, 2026) – State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) District Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on April 28. The board heard presentations on: The board approved: The next board meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. May 26 at SCF Bradenton.
04-28-2026
SCF Manatees Baseball Alumnus Joins Tampa Bay Rays Organization, Ranked No. 7 Prospect
BRADENTON, FLA (April 20, 2026)—Michael Forret, a former pitcher of the Baltimore Orioles (Orioles) organization and the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Manatees baseball program, joins the Tampa Bay Rays (Rays) organization. Forret is on the active roster of the Rays’ Montgomery Biscuits AA minor league team and ranked No. 7 in the Rays’ … Continued