Wonders of the Water Garden by Terry Baxter, Member Since 2002 Sometimes there actually are silver linings. In 1993, Hurricane Andrew devastated Ocean Reef. But amid the chaos and debris, the seeds of Ocean Reef as we know it were... Read More »
Ocean Reef Club 2020 Census Comes to a Close First and most importantly, a big thank you to all our Members that completed the Census. We are pleased to announce that we received a higher overall participation rate for the... Read More »
Food & Wine Chef Lineup Announced 7th Annual Food & Wine Festival April 24 – 26 The Food & Wine Festival’s delectable cuisine and luscious libations will be on your plate and in your glass before you know it. We’ve... Read More »
Fresh Ideas From Chef Betania by Terry Baxter, Member Since 2002 The pasta ladies of Bari, Italy, set up their tables as the sun rises. They line up on the cobblestone street in front of their homes, telling stories, singing,... Read More »
ORCA Announces Appointment of VP/Director of Public Safety Published in TORN, February 20, 2020 On March 20, Patrick McIntosh will end his interim service as VP/Director of Public Safety to be with family in his home state of California. To... Read More »
“Keep ‘Em Wet!” Wendy Brainard, Rod & Gun Club Communications With the great fishing and fishing tournaments in full gear, comes a reminder for best practices. Sailfish, Tarpon, Bonefish and Permit need to stay wet so they can... Read More »
Club Earns Three-Palm Designation Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant Last month, the Florida Green Lodging Program recognized Ocean Reef Club as an environmental leader, awarding the Inn for a second time with a Three Palm rating as a... Read More »
Boutique D’Reef -It’s Your 30th Birthday! This year marks a 30-year milestone for Boutique D’Reef and the popular event is still going strong. Come and shop until you drop from March 3-5, 2020 at Town Hall, where favorite returning and... Read More »
Look Before You Leap “Dot.calm” by Jane Silverman, Member Since 2012 This year is going to be longer than usual (and not just because of the long slow slog of this election season). It’s a leap year: a quirky quadrennial... Read More »
Welcome Chef Church to Cooking Class Lineup “From the Pantry” by Carole Kotkin, Carysfort Kitchen Manager The winner of “Chopped” 2018 season, Johnny Church, heard his call to the culinary arts while working at his mother’s restaurant in Flint,... Read More »