KEY WEST, FL, January 16, 2024— The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites the community to “Swords and Tails: A Seaside Soiree” on Friday, March 1 at the Islander Resort in Islamorada. The twelfth annual event will feature costumes, fine dining and cocktails, and live entertainment by the 79^th Street Band. Tickets and sponsorship packages are available for the fundraiser on the College’s website at www.cfk.edu/soiree.  

In conjunction with the Seaside Soiree, the College will hold a virtual silent auction during the two weeks leading up to the event, running February 16 through March 1. The virtual silent auction offers an opportunity for people from anywhere to support the College’s fundraising efforts, regardless of their attendance at the Seaside Soiree event. All proceeds of the event and auction will benefit the students and programs at CFK. 

Sponsors of CFK’s 2024 Seaside Soiree include The Lisa Ferringo Group, Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate, Spottswood Companies, Mote Marine Laboratory, Mason Investments, Belfor Property Restoration, Ajax Building Company, Sam Williams, Capital City Consulting and Gray Robinson Consulting. 

To contribute auction items or donations to the CFK Foundation, contact Lana Gaspari, CFK Vice President of Advancement and CFK Foundation Executive Director, at foundation@cfk.edu or 305-809-3214.