Local students developed improved spectrometer

Three local students hope to improve on existing an NASA product

Listen! "Mustangs Ahead" podcast - Relive the sounds of LRHS graduation 2026

A student-produced podcast focusing on issues at Lakewood Ranch High School.

SCF Awards More Than 1,000 Degrees and Certificates at Spring 2026 Graduation Ceremonies

SCF awarded more than 1,000 degrees and workforce certificates to graduating students at Spring 2026 grad walk and graduation ceremonies.

SCF’s TRIO SSS Students Overcome Barriers and Achieve Graduation Milestones

SCF's Spring 2026 graduating class included twelve SCF TRIO Student Support Services program participants, including the OGA award winner.

SCF Collegiate Schools Held Their Class of 2026 Senior Graduation

State College of Florida Collegiate Schools presented high school diplomas, awards and scholarships to the Class of 2026.

Lakewood Ranch student earns state history awards

Lakewood Ranch High School junior Mackenzie Walker researched how bicycles advanced women's rights

SCF’s Spring 2026 Honors Convocation Awards Students for Academic Dedication

SCF presented awards and scholarships to undergraduate students for their exceptional drive and initiative during its Honors Convocation.

Local student wins national recognition

A dual-enrolled Lakewood Ranch/Manatee Technical College student is recognized for his skill in Marine Science

Local students win UF science awards

Lakewood Ranch High School students participated in the University of Florida's Chemothon

Local high school earns music honors

Lakewood Ranch High School teachers and students have been won numerous awards

Local school has special interest in moon flight

The sister of a Lakewood Ranch High School staff member was on the Artemis recovery mission

"Mustangs Ahead" podcast - Mustangs Spring Into Fourth Quarter

A student-produced podcast focusing on issues at Lakewood Ranch High School.

Community comes together to help local coach

Lakewood Ranch High School is helping Football Coach Scott Paravicini meet medical expenses

State College of Florida Opens Enrollment for Fall 2026

Fall 2026 enrollment is open at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. Classes run from Aug. 17 to Dec. 4 at SCF's campuses and online.

E-bike rules a key to safety

Manatee Sheriffs officials remind high school students to mind rules

JROTC experience inspires local high school student to join military

Lakewood Ranch High School's Elisa Massaro looks forward to joining the army

Lakewood Ranch choir takes on Big Apple

The Lakewood Ranch High School choir will sing at Lincoln Center

State College of Florida Hosted a Mathematics Conference for Florida Educators and Students

SCF hosted a joint meeting of the Mathematical Association of America Florida section and Florida Two-Year College Mathematics Association.

Educators raise funds in chicken nugget challenge

Lakewood Ranch High School found an entertaining way to raise United Way donations

Producing school yearbook a big job

A student-produced podcast focusing on issues at Lakewood Ranch High School.

School hosts nugget eating contest for United Way

Two popular Lakewood Ranch educators find an engaging way to raise funds for charity.

Two local students qualify for state history fair

Two Lakewood Ranch High School seniors produce award winning research papers

Six State College of Florida Employees Win National Teaching and Service Awards

Six faculty and staff members have won National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) 2026 Excellence Awards.

State College of Florida to Hold Music Scholarship Auditions on April 25

SCF to hold music scholarship auditions on Saturday, April 25, for SCF students with music and music theatre talent. Appointments required.

State College of Florida Supports 70 Students with Reading Disorders Through the Strauss Literacy Initiative

The SCF Disability Resource Center has provided support to SCF students facing reading challenges through the Strauss Literacy Initiative.

Local students headed to state science fair

Two Lakewood Ranch High Schools students qualify for the state competition

State College of Florida to Host Author A’Lelia Bundles on March 2

A’Lelia Bundles will speak about her biography, “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance," at SCF Bradenton on March 2. Free.

Local dance team offers opportunities to middle schoolers

The Lakewood Ranch High School Silver Stars reach out to younger dancers

Elite FL Sports Academy Fined $1.72M For Accepting Students With Mexican Drug Cartel Ties: OFAC

Bradenton’s IMG Academy was fined $1.72M for taking tuition payments from 2 students with Mexican drug cartel ties, U.S. officials said.

Students learn from International Science Day

Lakewood Ranch High School offers girls numerous science education opportunities

Students celebrate successful literacy weel

Lakewood Ranch High School Mustangs reached lofty goals during Literacy Week, Florida!

Lakewood Ranch High celebrates school counselors

The school recognized National School Counselors Week

Lakewood Ranch students get first hand budget lessons from Chamber of Commerce

Manatee Chamber representatives encouraged students to imagine their futures

Two local students raising money for cancer research

Two Lakewood Ranch High School sisters were inspired by a friend to fight blood cancer

County fair livestock entries a culmination of year-long efforts

Lakewood Ranch students work hard to prepare animals for the annual fair

State honors Lakewood Ranch teacher

Early childhood education teacher Sara Lay runs the Lakewood Ranch High School Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program

Lakewood Ranch senior gets congressional academy appointment

Rep. Vern Buchanan recommends Jack Crosbie for the Air Force Academy

Local student wins King speech contest

Lakewood Ranch freshman Kathryn Kuhlmann turned class assignment into winning entry

Local student gets practical sport announcing experience

A Lakewood Ranch junior serves as the school stadium announcer

Local athletes excel in classroom

Lakewood Ranch High School football players top the state in GPA