BRADENTON, FLA (May 12, 2026)—ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Manatee-Sarasota (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) presented awards and scholarships to undergraduate students for their exceptional drive and initiative during its Spring 2026 Honors Convocation ceremonies on May 1 at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Venice and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Bradenton. The events featured departmental honors, academic team recognition and the presentation of awards and scholarships for … Continued
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
Bradenton, FL (April 28, 2026) – ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Manatee-Sarasota (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) 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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Bradenton.
BRADENTON, FLA (April 20, 2026)—Michael Forret, a former pitcher of the Baltimore Orioles (Orioles) organization and the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Manatee-Sarasota (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) 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
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Manatee-Sarasota’s (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) Communications and Government Relations Division has earned two silver awards in the 41st Annual Educational Advertising Awards, a national competition recognizing excellence in higher education marketing and advertising. The competition drew more than 2,000 entries from over 1,000 educational institutions across the United States and several countries. Entries were … Continued
Students in Manatee and Sarasota counties now have a clearer, more confident path to earning a bachelor’s degree in high-demand fields such as marine biology, chemistry, psychology, and economics. Through a new partnership between ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Manatee-Sarasota (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) and New College of Florida (NCF), eligible ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students are guaranteed admission to New College … Continued
