Tickets and sponsorships available for the 60th Anniversary Seaside Soirée and Celebration -- Bidding is now open in the virtual silent auction for the fourteenth annual Seaside Soirée, The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) Foundation's signature fundraiser providing vital support for CFK students and programs. The auction runs from today, Friday, February 13, through Friday, February 27, closing at 8:30 p.m. during the live event at the Islander Resort in Islamorada.

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) will host a Virtual Academic Showcase live with faculty and current students for anyone interested in learning what programs can help them achieve their career goals and how to succeed in college. The event will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, February 25 at 5:30 p.m. The showcase is designed to help all who are exploring their next educational step, whether they are graduating from high school, changing or advancing their career, or returning to the workforce.

The College of the Florida Keys Academy (CFK Academy) will host virtual office hours and an onsite tour with the Principal, Dr. Ja-Ronika Veldheer, on Thursday, February 12. Virtual office hours will be held via an online meeting room from 12:00-12:30 p.m. and the onsite tour will be from 5:30-6:00 p.m. at CFK Academy. At both events, Dr. Veldheer will answer any questions about the A-rated, tuition-free public charter high school, its academic offering, and application process.   Those interested to attend one or both can register via email to communications@cfk.edu before 12:00 p.m. on February 12th for access to the online meeting room and/or to register for the onsite tour.

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is set to strengthen its nursing program and expand support for future nurses with a $100,000 contribution from Lower Keys Medical Center (LKMC) that unlocked matching funds through the state’s Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) grant. Through LINE, CFK is working to help address Florida’s critical nursing shortage by supporting nursing faculty, acquiring state-of-the art nursing simulation mannequins, and providing student scholarships to eligible students.

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is accepting applications for summer semester scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals affordably. Students must be admitted to the College and registered for summer 2026 classes to qualify for scholarships. The deadline to apply for most scholarships is Sunday, March 29, 2026.

With endless conflicting diet and nutrition advice flooding social media, The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites the community to the next CFK VIP Series presentation – “The Best Diet and Other Myths About Nutrition” – on Thursday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m. at CFK’s Key West campus.Featuring licensed dietitian and nutritionist Leigh Pujado, MS, CNS, LDN, this timely presentation will trace the evolution of nutrition science, revealing where dietary guidance went off track launching decades of fad diets that often did more harm than good. Ms. Pujado will include a bit of biochemistry to show how the body actually responds to different foods to help inform choices that support lasting health rather than chasing the latest trend.

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) and the CFK Foundation invite the community to “Swords and Tails: A Seaside Soiree” on Friday, February 27 at the Islander Resort in Islamorada from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. At this special 60th anniversary edition of the beloved Seaside Soiree, elegance meets impact as we showcase the College’s historical exhibit featuring 60 years of thriving together with the community. Guests will enjoy fine dining, cocktails, music, dancing, and community spirit in support of CFK students and programs.

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is offering a three-part, hands-on fused glass workshop led by artist Gail Harrison. The workshop will take place at CFK’s Key West Campus on Mondays from February 16 through March 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. each week.

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) marked a milestone in its 60 years of impact by awarding an honorary degree to Mario Rivera, one of the institution's first graduates. Mr. Rivera's journey exemplifies the College's transformative power, and his success helped pave the way for thousands of students who followed.

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) welcomed Dr. Milan Hayward as the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs earlier this month. A member of CFK’s senior leadership team and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Hayward leads all academic, workforce training, and non-credit programs, as well as student success services.