BRADENTON, FL (Nov. 6, 2025) — ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Manatee-Sarasota Music Program invites the community to its November performances atºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students and staff unless otherwise noted. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Symphonic Band showcases a diverse range of vibrant musical selections. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Jazz … Continued
Bradenton, FL (Nov. 4, 2025) – With a vision rooted in innovation and student success, Patricia Rand, Ph.D., has been promoted to Vice President of Academic Affairs at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Manatee-Sarasota (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø). A forward-thinking academic leader known for her data-driven decision-making and inclusive leadership style, Rand has served as Interim Provost since January … Continued
Julie Bezold, OTD, program director and professor of the occupational therapy assistant program, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Julie Bezold grew up in Pennsylvania and felt a strong purpose to improve people’s lives. She studied, trained and pursued gratifying careers in occupational therapy and higher education. She has over 28 years of practice experience and over 13 years of … Continued
Bradenton, FL (Oct. 28, 2025) – ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Manatee-Sarasota (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) District Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 28. The board heard presentations on: The board approved: The next board meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Bradenton.
Brent Denison, manager, Performing Arts Center, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Brent Denison was born and raised in Bradenton, Florida. He graduated from Southeast High School and then Manatee Community College (now ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) with an Associate in Arts degree in Theatre Arts. He worked for over two decades in technical crews, stage management and acting in over 60 national … Continued
BRADENTON, FL (Oct. 23, 2025)—Raúl Fernández-Calienes, Ph.D., a supplemental instruction specialist for the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Manatee-Sarasota, authored an academic review about ways to increase college student success. His work will be published in the Journal of Student Success and Retention. Fernández-Calienes examined Sustaining Change: Efforts to … Continued
