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Staff Spotlight: Meet Nick, Leading Sports, Team, and Student-Athlete Success
Nick Cichielo, Athletic Director, SCF Nick Cichielo was born in Rockville Centre, NY, and spent most of his childhood in St. Louis, MO. He has worked in professional baseball and college athletics. While pursuing a Master of Science degree in collegiate athletic administration from Coker University, he gained valuable experience as an intern with State … Continued
09-17-2025
SCF Offers a Newly Expanded Medicare 101 and More Series
BRADENTON, FL (Sept. 12, 2025)—Individuals who are enrolled in Medicare or approaching eligibility are invited to a Medicare 101 and Moreseries offered by State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. The one-day, three-part workshop will provide a deeper, comprehensive explanation of the Medicare system, benefits and enrollment. Fall sessions will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. from September … Continued
09-12-2025
SCF Presents a Strategic Wealth Planning Investing 101 Course
BRADENTON, FL (Sept. 12, 2025)—Business owners and professionals are invited to Investing 101: Strategic Foundations for Emerging High Net Worth Investors, a new strategic wealth planning course offered by State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. This strategic introduction to investing, focused on long-term growth, risk management and wealth preservation, will help participants gain knowledge and tools … Continued
09-12-2025
SCF’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to Pay Tribute to the Lives Lost
BRADENTON, FL (Sept. 8, 2025) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s Veteran Services office and Student Veterans of America club will host the college’s annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in remembrance of the lives lost during the September 11, 2001, attacks. The ceremony events will be held from 8:30-9:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at SCF Venice, … Continued
09-08-2025
SCF’s English Language Institute Offers Beginner and Intermediate Classes
BRADENTON, FL (September 5, 2025) — The English Language Institute atState College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota offers beginner and intermediate English for College and Communication classes from September to December 2025 at SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Pkwy., Sarasota, Center for Innovation and Technology building. The courses are designed for individuals whose first language is not … Continued
09-04-2025
Two New SCF District Board of Trustees Appointed
BRADENTON, FL (September 2, 2025)— Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Lon Deckard and Karen Rose to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees. Deckard and Rose bring extensive experience in business and education leadership and service, respectively, and a strong commitment to advocacy and support for SCF and its students. SCF President Tommy … Continued