(Bradenton, Fla., April 7, 2025) — Thirty-four students and three faculty members from State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota’s Music Program attended the 2025 Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Music Symposium at Jacksonville University in January. Despite freezing temperatures, SCF students participated in ensembles, masterclasses and concerts while also auditioning for scholarships and opportunities within … Continued

Evan Potter ’12, Co-owner, PlanIt Events Evan Potter ’12 and her mother, Karen Ferguson, co-own PlanIt Events, LLC, a business of food, fun and joy. Potter, who now lives in Parrish, grew up in Sarasota, and Ferguson grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia. Their family planned and celebrated birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions with home-cooked … Continued

Kimberly “Kim” Bastin, Ed.D., director of dental hygiene, dental hygiene associate professor, and assistant dean of health professions and wellness, SCF Kimberly “Kim” Bastin hopes to be remembered as a loving family member, friend and dedicated professional who helped others achieve their goals. For nearly 10 years at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, Bastin has … Continued