Leaders of New College of Florida and USF welcome Sarasota land transfer

Leaders from New College of Florida and the University of South Florida support a planned land transfer where New College will assume full liability for USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus by December 31, 2026. The agreement, part of budget negotiations, drops a $20 million funding transfer to New College, though both institutions emphasize collaboration and student benefits. New College aims to expand its campus footprint, having previously sought the Ringling Museum and federal airport land.