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

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s TRIO SSS Program Supports Winter 2025 Graduates’ Success

SCF's Outstanding Graduate Award (OGA) winner and an OGA finalist are among the Winter 2025 graduates who participated in SCF’s TRIO SSS.

Local students learn value of soft skills

"Game on Nation” and “Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance" helped Lakewood Ranch High School students learn

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Holds Winter 2025 Grad Walk and Graduation Ceremonies

SCF awarded more than 983 degrees and certificates to graduates at its Winter 2025 grad walk and graduation ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 5.

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Winter 2025 Break Schedule and Resources

SCF will close for winter break from Friday, Dec. 19 through Thursday, Jan. 1. SCF will resume normal operating hours on Friday, Jan. 2.

Mustangs Ahead podcast - Student Government works hard behind the scenes

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

Officials to teach "soft skills" to local teens

Lakewood Ranch High School freshmen will be encouraged to develop skills for future success

Local students donate food for holiday needs

Lakewood Ranch High School Mustangs complete a successful food drive

SCF Venice Literature and Library Team Nominated for Zero Textbook Cost Champion Award

A State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Venice literature and library team earned an FLVC Zero Textbook Cost Champion award nomination.

Local student sees political passions first hand on European trip

A Lakewood Ranch sophomore witnesses several protests on a family visit.

Advanced Placement program recognizes LRHS grads

Mustangs in class of '25 were honored as Capstone Graduates

Animal Welfare reaches out to local students for help

The local shelter is at capacity and needs volunteers

Advanced program aims to produce scholars

Lakewood Ranch High School students can take Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Seminar

Two Lakewood Ranch grads offer healthy new soda options

Jason and Paul Huh are getting Sodi Pop into local vending machines

Local students treated(?) to pickle pizza

Lakewood Ranch High School students are sampling a new taste trend

SCF TRIO SSS Supplemental Instruction Specialist’s Academic Review to Publish

Raúl Fernández-Calienes, Ph.D., a specialist for the TRIO Student Support Services program at SCF, will be published in a journal.