Fall 2025 SCF Flex Start Classes Begin in August, September and October

Registration is open for Fall 2025 Flex Start classes at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota.

SCF TRIO Students Get On-Campus Look at USF Tampa

Nine SCF TRIO Student Support Services program students visited USF Tampa for a tour and info on academics, student life and transferring.

Lakewood Ranch High earns top state ratings

Lakewood Ranch High School is an "A" rated school for the seventh straight year

SCF Fall 2025 Registration Now Open for Academic and Workforce Education

Fall 2025 registration is now open for new and returning students at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. Classes start August 11.

High School Seniors Showcase Skills in SCF's Math ACES Competition

Local high school seniors competed and won cash awards in recognition of their math excellence at SCF's 2025 Math ACES competition.

Lakewood Ranch students commit to National Guard

Two Lakewood Ranch High School juniors will train with the military this summer

LISTEN - Mustangs Ahead podcast: Underclassmen say goodbye to seniors

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

Four SCF Employees Win National Excellence Awards

Four SCF employees have won NISOD Excellence Awards for teaching and service.

Lakewood Ranch among best nation's best music programs

The local high school was one of only 87 schools recognized by a national organization

Science teacher to retire after 38 years

Lakewood Ranch's Bryan Thomas is leaving the classroom

SCF STEM's Investigators Lab Crime-Solving Event for High Schoolers

SCF STEM will host The Investigators Lab interactive, science-based event, where high schoolers will role-play as crime scene investigators.

SCF College Reach-out Program Honors Student College-Prep Excellence

SCF CROP awards ceremony recognizes education and college preparation excellence with middle and high school students.

Spring 2025 SCF Graduates Celebrated at Grad Walk and Graduation

SCF awards more than 940 degrees and certificates at its Spring 2025 commencement celebrations.

SCF Honors Convocation Commends Student Academic Excellence

​SCF Honors Convocation awards graduates for their exceptional drive and initiative during the academic year.

Veteran educator ready to retire

Jeanne Galindo has over 34 years experience in schools

Local English teacher retires after 38 years

Lakewood Ranch's Daniel Bryan-Beachler will end his career at the end of the year.

Lakewood Ranch students honored at state convention

Local students were recognized for their leadership efforts

Mustangs Ahead podcast - Ten year veterans share experiences

Some local teachers tell what they've learned after a decade on campus

Local students save lives through blood donations

Lakewood Ranch Mustangs donated for the last time this school year

Local agriculture students honored by FFA

Five local students earn State FFA Degree

Lakewood Ranch inducts honors students

Lakewood Ranch High School welcomed new members to the National Honor Society

SCF Summer Registration Now Open

Summer 2025 registration is now open State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. Classes begin May 12.

Lakewood Ranch teachers earn congressional recognition

Rep. Vern Buchanan honored local educators

"Mustangs Ahead" podcast - Students preparing for next year's classes

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

Local students learn skills in mock trial

Lakewood Ranch students debate imaginary heart donation

High school seniors share thoughts with school district leaders

A superintendent's forum invited input from members of the class of 2025

Local high school senior a national science finalist

Lakewood Ranch senior Addison Shea is eligible for one of the nation's most prestigious awards

Sophomore first LRHS girls to qualify for girls wrestling states

Francesca Bisordi set a new standard for success in the sport

Local sisters start effort to fight blood cancer

Two Lakewood Ranch High School students are raising money to fight the disease

Civics lessons can improve citizenship and grades

Local high school students are teaching each other the basics of democracy

Lakewood Ranch students prove history, research skills

Lakewood Ranch High School students win awards at Manatee History Day

Lakewood Ranch students shine at MLK awards

Lakewood Ranch High won numerous awards at the annual event honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

Students learn skills from coffee delivery service

The Lakewood Ranch High program helps students with interpersonal, work tasks

LISTEN: Mustangs Ahead podcast - Spring brings sports excitement

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

Local high schooler among top science students

Lakewood Ranch's Addison Shea wins a prestigious award

Local students mourn loss of teacher

A popular Lakewood Ranch teacher passed away over winter break

Students step out against breast cancer

Lakewood Ranch High students join the effort to fight cancer

LISTEN - Mustangs Ahead podcast: Seniors share college plans

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

Lakewood Ranch students get advice for the future

A motivational speaker addressed seniors at Lakewood Ranch High

Local high school wrestlers bring cheer

Lakewood Ranch wrestlers carol at a local retirement home