Local Arts, Crafts & Fashion By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Manager You may be surprised to learn just how many talented artists and craftsmen we have within Ocean Reef and the surrounding community. These local artisans showcase their best... Read More »
How We Got Here by Mike Smith As previously mentioned, when in the 1870’s, the young U.S. Government surveyor, Marcelous Williams, tramped through the croc and mosquito invested area at the mouth of Dispatch Creek, he drew a survey line... Read More »
Captivating Garden Tours by Jody Steele Looking for a special outdoor activity at The Reef? As you drive by the Water Garden or Greenberg Park, you might get a fleeting glance of tropical splendor or a brief view of a... Read More »
Mixing Business with Pleasure: Team Business Wins their First Reef Cup For Mike Rich, the Reef Cup Invitational Sailfish Tournament is as much about friendship and camaraderie as it is sailfishing, so winning the 36th annual tournament with his crew... Read More »
Day-Tripping Adventures “Dot.calm” by Jane Silverman As a former year-rounder and Member for nearly 45+ years, I have frequently taken day-trips from Ocean Reef to explore the environs beyond our hallowed gates. After years of heading south to sightsee in... Read More »
Reef Eats Debut With Brand New Kitchen by Terry Baxter You could hear the excitement and pride in Chef Philippe’s voice as he showed me around the just-completed Ocean Room kitchen. “We have gone from the oldest kitchen at Ocean... Read More »
How We Got Here by Mike Smith In 1850, the U.S. Government enacted the Swamp and Overflowed Lands Act. Primarily aimed at the development of South Florida’s Everglades and swampy areas, the act transferred nearly 200 million Federal acres to... Read More »
Gotta Have Gadgets! “Dot.calm” by Jane Silverman As a prophesier, visionary and entrepreneur, Thomas Edison would have been enthralled by the annual Consumer Electronics Show digital.ces.tech/home, which is known as a proving ground for envelopepushing technologies and must-have items we... Read More »
Reef Cup Looks Different in Its 36th Year The Reef Cup Invitational Sailfish Tournament has become The Reef’s most anticipated fishing tournament of the season, and is traditionally characteristic of large social gatherings and fun, competitive sailfishing. With safety at... Read More »
Service with a Smile by Jody Steele A long time ago, I remember going with my Dad to the “gas station” to get fuel, new tires, an oil change, or even to collect those “free” glasses when you “filled her... Read More »