Notable Alumni of State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Bill Galvano 1966–

Republican Florida state legislator

Also attended: University of Florida, University of Miami

Jim Boyd 1956–

Florida state senator

Matt Hudson 1966–

Former Florida Republican state representative

Also attended: Barry University

Dallas Robert 1970–

Actor in The Walking Dead and The Good Wife

Also attended: The Juilliard School

Rob McKittrick 1973–

Filmmaker who directed Waiting

Mike Le

Vietnamese American screenwriter, producer and film director

Ed Donovan 1931–2025

Actor and editor of In Focus Magazine

Also attended: Valencia College

Amanda Evora 1984–

Former pair skater and coach

Nick Goody 1991–

Former MLB pitcher

Also attended: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Glenn Davis 1961–

Former MLB first baseman for Astros and Orioles

Joe Mays 1975–

Former Major League Baseball pitcher

Justin Wrobleski 2000–

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher

Also attended: Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, Clemson University

Alex Cole 1965–2023

Professional baseball outfielder

Derek Lee 1966–

Former MLB outfielder for the Minnesota Twins

Lance Carter 1974–

Former MLB relief pitcher and minor league coach

Rick Langford 1952–

Former MLB pitcher and coach

Steve Curry 1965–

Former MLB pitcher for Boston Red Sox

Josh Lucas 1990–

Former Major League Baseball pitcher

David Howard 1967–

Former Major League Baseball utilityman and scout

Jody Reed 1962–

Former MLB second baseman and infielder

CJ Alexander 1996–

MLB player for the Royals and Athletics

Also attended: University of Central Florida, Ball State University

Ron Cash 1949–2009

Detroit Tigers utility player

Matt Maloney 1984–

Former MLB pitcher for Reds and Twins

Callix Crabbe 1983–

Former MLB second baseman, Pirates organization coach

Also attended: Young Harris College