The Burgee Bar Team by Jody Steele Both Cody Evesque, Chef de Cuisine, and Sergey Berkebile, Sous Chef of the Burgee Bar, arrived at Ocean Reef Club about seven years ago. They definitely have found their home at the Burgee... Read More »
Taking it Day by Day “Dot.calm” by Jane Silverman Since the start of the New Year, we had an earthquake (in Florida for goodness sake!), changed the clocks forward, leaped a day, had a Friday the 13th and Mercury went... Read More »
To Recycle, Or Not to Recycle By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant The Garden Group recently invited Ocean Reef Solid Waste Manager Israel Salgado to give a recycling presentation at their “Talk Trash” meeting. Israel shared the important... Read More »
Life List by Harold Brewer Serious birders keep a record of the various species that they have seen. The record can be as simple as checkmarks on the pages of a bird guide. Or the record can be detailed accounts... Read More »
Nature Center’s Eco-Fair Educates on Unique Environment by Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant Last Saturday, March 7, the Nature Center sponsored the second annual Eco-Fair on Buccaneer Island. The Fair, spearheaded by ORC Naturalist Jeanette Rivera, was designed... Read More »
Meet the Food & Wine Festival Chefs by Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant Will you be at the 7th Annual Food & Wine Festival this year? If not, you’re missing out on a delicious celebration of all things... Read More »
Promoting Sailing at Ocean Reef Something for Every Sailor by Jim Leenhouts Sailors and boaters know and agree, Ocean Reef Club has a blessed location… Facing an unfavorable breeze direction, Pam Wroclawski, a happy, smiling, erstwhile sailor, captures the efforts,... Read More »
Making a Difference by Gertrude Mann Michael (Mike) Berman first came through the ORC gate with a YPO group for car dealers. He was impressed with the beautiful terrain and leisure pace. It was all so different from the crowds... Read More »
Everglades Restoration Update On February 18, Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg and Senior Scientist Steve Davis gave their annual public presentation to Ocean Reef to provide an update on the progress being made in restoration. Highlights included: 1. 2.5... Read More »
American Entrepreneur by Joan Birsch On Feb. 21, Ocean Reef Member Tom Murdough was inducted into the prestigious Toy Industry Hall of Fame Prologue: When my sons were 2 and 4 they shared (not always amicably) their first car. It... Read More »