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Going the Distance

May 11, 2020 11:27 am Published by

Going the Distance By Jody Steele The Academy at Ocean Reef is well in to Distance Learning at all grade levels from PreKindergarten through Eighth Grade. Jerome Murphy, Head of School, explained how the students began on March 24th and... Read More »


The Hummingbird I Held in My Hand

May 8, 2020 10:57 am Published by

The Hummingbird I Held in My Hand By Jim Leenhouts While I’ve had falcons on my arms and parrots on my fingers, I would wager few individuals have held any live bird cupped in their hands, let alone a Hummingbird.... Read More »


Market News and Views

May 6, 2020 2:31 pm Published by

Market News and Views By Gertrude Mann Elizabeth, Empress of R.F’s orchids at the Farmer’s Market, knows everything about her bower of flowers, but she wonders about all of the customers at the Market. What do they like? What other... Read More »


A Virtual Roast

May 4, 2020 2:19 pm Published by

A Virtual Roast By Jody Steele As I am sure you have noticed, Ocean Reef Club has gone virtual in a big way. Another step in our unique way of life, Members can now can play trivia, bingo, entertain children,... Read More »


Neighbors Helping Neighbors

May 1, 2020 10:24 am Published by

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Ocean Reef presents grant to Friends of John Pennekamp By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant Last month, Ocean Reef Club, Ocean Reef Community Association, Ocean Reef Conservation Association, and the Rod & Gun Club presented... Read More »


CABIN FEVER: SWEET STREAMS

April 30, 2020 10:56 am Published by

CABIN FEVER SWEET STREAMS by Joan Birsh Streaming films and TV shows represents an invaluable distraction. But what to watch… I like lists. Not long lists (e.g. The 100 Most Popular Movies Ever). But short lists, like the one that... Read More »


The Joy of Orchids

April 27, 2020 1:36 pm Published by

The Joy of Orchids by Jody Steele A golf cart ride around Ocean Reef is a journey of beauty to behold. Our subtropical climate is perfect for orchids to thrive. These magnificent plants in a multitude of colors dwell in... Read More »


Ocean Reef Cats – A History Through Today

April 24, 2020 11:14 am Published by

Ocean Reef Cats – A History Through Today By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant Imagine driving through the Front Gate or even down your own street and seeing 80+ feral cats roaming around. That was the reality at... Read More »


Comfort Food Works

April 23, 2020 9:55 am Published by

Comfort Food Works By Jody Steele We certainly all need a bit of comfort during these challenging times. In 1966, the Palm Beach Post reported, “adults, when under stress, often turn to comfort food that could be associated with the... Read More »


A Dog’s Life

April 22, 2020 10:05 am Published by

A Dog’s Life By Terry Baxter During my home confinement, I gained twelve pounds – overnight! No, it is not the home cooking, I am the same svelte, dashing figure that I have always been. It’s that we welcomed a... Read More »


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