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

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

Melissa Bailey, of Sarasota, has dedicated her life to public service, safety and well-being for her communities. She joined State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) in the Public Safety department in 2018, after her retirement of 20 years as a police officer in her home state, New Jersey. The SCF Public Safety team is responsible … Continued