What is now State College of Florida was founded in 1957 as Manatee Junior College. Classes began in 1958 and the current Manatee County campus opened in 1959. The school became Manatee Community College in 1985 and changed its name to State College of Florida in 2009.

Use the slider below to see how things have changed at the Manatee County campus since 1968, and check out the rest of our magic slider throwback photos here.