We recently opened registration for our annual REEF Fest celebration in Key Largo, FL, and we hope you can join us! There are plenty of exciting activities planned, including diving, snorkeling, kayaking, ocean seminars, socials, and a nature tour. A highlight of the weekend is the Saturday evening celebration, For the Love of the Sea. The event will take place on the evening of Oct. 19, at a beautiful waterfront location overlooking Florida Bay.

Little Moir's Hibiscus strEATery, a popular south Florida restaurant and catering company, has put together a serving a tasty variety of dishes for the evening, including appetizers like veggies, falafel, and tacos, plus several fresh salad choices. There will be a variety of dinner stations serving delicious entrees including sweet potato crusted avocado and portabello, homemade cheesy garlic pasta aka "grown up mac and cheese", Caribbean jerk chicken wraps, and a salsa verde veggie bowl with coconut rice, black beans, and plantains. 

For the Love of the Sea tickets are $95 per person and include appetizers, dinner, desserts, and an open bar with local craft beer from Florida Keys Brewing Company, wine, liquor and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be a silent auction featuring marine life artwork and photography, jewelry, dive vacation packages, and more. You don't want to miss this fun evening with fellow ocean lovers! Be sure to purchase your ticket soon because prices increase after Sept. 27! You can get your ticket when you register online for REEF Fest. For more info about REEF Fest or to register, visit www.REEF.org/REEFfest.