Smoked Eel with Kale and Rice

Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight? Kairi Sane has you covered with this fresh new recipe.

Manatee Students Test Better Than The State On Reading Exam

Though Manatee students saw a drop in reading scores on a state test during COVID-19, they fared better than students across FL.

FAFSA Completions Down In FL: How Bradenton Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Bradenton area high schools.

Long serving band director leaves Lakewood Ranch High

Ron Lambert will explore other opportunities.

SCF Faculty Holds Math ACES Competition for High School Seniors

Twelfth-grade math students from public and private high schools faced off this spring in the annual Math ACES competition.

Palmetto School Renamed Lincoln Memorial Middle School

The School Board of Manatee County approved a new name for the former Lincoln Memorial Academy charter school Tuesday.

Summer B Classes Offer a Chance to Get Ahead at SCF

Summer B classes begin on Monday, June 28.

Explore Health Services Management with New SCF Associate Degree

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) offers new associate in science (A.S.) degree in health services management.

Free Summer Meals Available For Manatee County Children

Manatee County Schools is offering healthy meals and snacks to kids and teens 18 and younger at locations throughout the county this summer.

Lakewood Ranch High honors champs to top off year

The school finished off the year with a pep rally recognizing state champions.

Say Goodbye To Manatee County Schools’ Face Mask Policy

Face masks are now optional for students, teachers and visitors of the School District of Manatee County.

Visible Men Academy announces new board appointments

Interim CEO A. Louis Parker to assume full-time status

School Mask Policy Poised To End Friday In Manatee County: Report

The Manatee County School Board will make a final decision regarding the district’s mask mandate at a special meeting Friday, reports said.

Local migrants achieve educational goals

Students overcame work, travel and COVID challenges to graduate high school

Admissions Express Events Open for Prospective SCF Students

Students or families interested in learning about State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) programs and opportunities.

COVID was a special challenge in schools

Local school nurses faced daily changes due to the coronavirus.

As Monday Mask Protest Looms, Manatee County Schools Prepare

Some parents plan to send their children to school without masks Monday, reports said. The district remains dedicated to its mask policy.

Substitute Teachers In Demand In Manatee County: Report

A substitute teacher shortage is plaguing the School District of Manatee County as the school year comes to an end, reports said.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Bradenton Patch.

Teaching couple leaves behind 90 years experience

Faust and Candy Delazzer are retiring from Lakewood Ranch High School after serving Manatee County since the mid-70s.

SCF Bradenton Recognizes Students at Virtual Honors Convocation

SCF recognized Spring 2021 graduates with a virtual Honors Convocation ceremony.

Campus welcomes a new generation of "Mustangs"

Lakewood Ranch High School students follow in partents' footsteps

Student Vaccine Clinics Planned At Manatee County High Schools

The School District of Manatee County is partnering with MCR Health to offer the coronavirus vaccine to students 16 and older Thursday.

FAFSA Completions Down In FL: How Bradenton Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Bradenton area high schools.

Lakewood Ranch FFA one of state's finest

The high school agriculture program continues a run of success

SCF Performing Arts to Host Scholarship Auditions April 24

SCF Performing Arts department will host its Annual Music and Theatre Scholarship Audition Day at 9 a.m. Sat., April 24, at SCF Bradenton.

SCF Communications & Marketing Sweeps Educational Ad Awards

SCF Communications and Marketing department swept the 36th annual Educational Advertising Awards competition by winning nine awards.

SCF Education Bachelor’s Degree Aims to Address Teacher Shortage

Together with support from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, SCF has begun the development of a new Education Bachelor's Degree.

Lakewood Ranch athlete reflects on milestone

Lakewood Ranch High School senior is the school's all-time leading lacrosse scorer.

COVID limits student volunteer efforts

Coronavirus restrictions make volunteering difficult.

Registration for Fall 2021 SCF Classes Now Open

Registration is open for new and returning students for Fall 2021 at SCF, starting Monday, April 12.

SCF Rolls Out 2021-2026 Boldly Leading Strategic Plan

SCF has introduced its 2021-2026 Strategic Plan for “Boldly Leading” the higher education landscape.

School Bus Transportation Suspended Near Piney Point Reservoir

The School District of Manatee County has suspended bus transportation near the Piney Point reservoir.

Local students win conservation art awards

Three Lakewood Ranch students are recognized by county utilities officials.

Seniors, freshmen reflect on school year

Two groups of local students discuss the school year so far

SCF Opens Performing Arts Classes to the Community

SCF offers music and theatre classes, private lessons and the opportunity to participate in music ensembles.

Take Driver Improvement Classes at SCF’s Traffic Safety Institute

The Traffic Safety Institute at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) offers several types of driver education courses.

Industry Certification Testing Available at SCF Lakewood Ranch

SCF Lakewood Ranch has a comprehensive testing facility that offers a convenient, comfortable and secure space for testing.

SCF Natural Sciences Professor Publishes Manual in National Portf

Dr. Beth Ann Kersten, a professor of natural sciences at SCF recently published “The Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual"

In Bradenton Area, Share Of College Grads Rises

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing. Here's how it’s changed in Manatee County.