Florida college celebrates 60th anniversary all year

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, began welcoming students back to classes this week, but it will be offering even more welcoming events throughout the year as its celebrates its 60th anniversary.

New classes began Monday, and Maverick the Manatee will be around all week to extend its greetings.

Besides homecoming, which is slated for Jan. 19, a golf tournament scheduled for Jan. 20, and baseball and softball games planned for Jan. 21, year-long musical performances have been planned as part of the anniversary celebration. Reservations for seats in the golf tournament and tickets to the homecoming hall of fame inductions event can be made at SCFmanatees.com/alumni.

A list of the events can be viewed at SCF.edu/musicevents.