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The new Lincoln Park Pool took a giant leap forward when the Manatee County Commission unanimously approved a design-build contract.
Crunch Franchise has announced the opening of a 21,000-square-foot gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Lakewood Ranch.
A 4-year-old Bradenton girl is recuperating at home after she inhaled pool water in what her mother described as a "freak accident"
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SCF employees spent a weekend in December raising awareness for heart disease and stroke at SCF Venice.
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota offers personal trainer certification courses through Corporate & Community Development.
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is part of a marketing campaign to promote wellness throughout the state of Florida.
Healthy Sarasota County, an organization working to on well-being throughout the region, has designated SCF a Healthy Sarasota worksite.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and SCF's nursing program is providing information and diabetes prevention tips.
Bradenton residents are being asked to boil their water until further notice.
Lyme disease cases are on the rise across the country, but researchers think they may have a way to curb the count.
SCF's Dental Hygiene Clinic provides teeth cleanings, oral examinations, dental X-rays, fluoride and sealants to patients ages 6 and older.
Health Links has designated State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota a Healthy Business Certified Leader for the second consecutive year.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has declared a statewide public health emergency related to the opioid epidemic.
The county’s Parks and Natural Resources Department is hosting the classes in honor of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day.
SCF will offer a personal trainer certification course from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays from April 1 through June 3 at SCF Lakewood Ranch.
The national program is designed to give a quick, yet comprehensive check on how well an older driver and their vehicle work together.
The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County is asking folks to avoid the water at Palma Sola South for a few days.
The credential is achieved by meeting educational and practice requirements and passing a rigorous exam that covers the specialty.
A patchy red tide bloom off Florida’s west coast remains active, but the news has improved somewhat.
Breaking: The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County has issued an advisory for West Nile Virus.
Breaking: Blue Bell Ice Cream has issued a voluntary recall in Florida and other states due to possible listeria contamination.
SCF, which was designated a Healthy Business Certified Leader, is hosting a benefits and health fair Sept. 27 and 29 for its employees.
Breaking: Gov. Rick Scott has announced $10 million in funding to battle Zika virus as federal lawmakers stall on a $1.1 billion package.
Breaking: Florida confirmed 13 new travel related Zika virus cases Tuesday and six non-travel related cases, bringing the total to 799.
Manatee County has a new travel-related Zika virus case, adding to the 10 new locally acquired cases confirmed statewide Monday.
A total of 14 locally acquired Zika virus cases have been reported in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced a concentrated effort to combat locally transmitted Zika virus.
To become a certified leader, SCF had to provide evidence-based benchmarks for health and safety programs that reach all College employees.
Eighteen new cases of Zika virus were confirmed by the Florida Department of Health Friday, including a first for Manatee County.
Florida’s total number of Vibrio vulnificus-related infections stood at 13 on Friday, including one in Manatee County.
A company that provides vegetables for Walmart and Target’s store brands has issued a recall that includes Florida.
A perfect storm of sorts has taken its toll on the Tampa Bay area’s blood supply, officials say.
No new cases of Zika virus have been confirmed in Florida since Monday.
Federal lawmakers from the Florida delegation intend to meet in Washington, D.C., Thursday to discuss the uptick.
The number remains steady from the end of last week with all cases reportedly travel related.
The state’s Zika virus cases have all been linked to travel.
A number of other cases have been recorded around the Tampa Bay area since the year began.