Reefhouse Resort Key Largo, Florida

We are thrilled to announce our Annual Meeting! We’re excited to reconnect, celebrate, and plan for the future together. This year’s event promises to be a wonderful opportunity to network, share insights, and strengthen the seafood community. As many of you know SFA is the oldest Commercial Seafood Industry Association in Florida, formed in 1952. SFA has worked tirelessly to continue to advance & accomplish benefits for the commercial fishing industry over the years. Attached are the most recent actions SFA has made in 2026 to provide benefits and ease regulatory burdens for the industry. 

Without our members and sponsors this event would not be possible. This year we are actively seeking sponsors to help cover the cost of the event space and food. Click the below link for more information. 

Click the below links to register

2026 Annual Meeting Registration Form and Info.pdf

Sponsorship commitment form 2026.pdf

Hotel Bookings Use Code: "SEFA Conference" and link below:

 Reefhouse Resort & Marina

2026 Speakers are: TBA

As we prepare for this milestone gathering, we are actively seeking more Sponsors to help make this event unforgettable. Sponsoring our Annual Meeting is an excellent opportunity to showcase your brand, connect with our members, and support our shared mission. This annual meeting allows for the opportunity to meet with leadership in the industry, speak one on one to understand the challenges and to share the ongoing challenges of working in the industry.

In order to fill out the registration form you must print it, fill it out, and fax it to 850-763-3558 or scan it and email mail it to bobzales@sfaonline.org. If you or your organization are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Bob Zales at bobzales@sfaonline.org or 850-532-7977. We can’t wait to see you there and make this a year to remember.

Meeting Agendas

Wednesday September 9

10:00 am to 7:00 pm                       SFA Registration Desk Open, Hotel Lobby

11:30 pm to 12:30 pm                       Board Luncheon, Molasses Reef Room, 3^rd Floor Main Bldg

12:30 pm to 4:30 pm                         SFA Board of Directors Meeting, Molasses Reef Room, 3^rd Floor Main Bldg

5:00 pm to 7:30 pm                         Opening Session (Special Event Reception)

Thursday September 10

7:30 am to 4:00 pm                         7:30 am - 4:00 pm SFA Registration Desk Open Conference Center 2nd floor

7:30 am to 8:30 am                         Welcome Address and Networking Breakfast

8:00 am to 7:00 pm                         Silent Auction Open

8:00 am to 10:05 am                        Speakers TBA

10:05 am to 10:30 am                     Break

10:30 am to 12:00 pm                     Speakers TBA

12:15 pm to 1:45 pm                       Luncheon and Aylesworth Presentation, Dawn and Bobby Aylesworth

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm                         General Session – Roundtable Discussions

3:30 pm to 3:45 pm                         Break   

4:00 pm to 4:30 pm                         Resume General Session – Round Table Discussions

5:15 pm to 6:15 pm                         Networking Reception and Silent Auction

7:15 pm to 10:00 pm                       Dinner, Auction, and Final Comments of the Day

A special thanks to last years Proud 2025 Sponsors