How We Got Here by Mike Smith As previously mentioned, back in the late 1960’s, the development of Ocean Reef Club was envisioned by Harper Sibley to be in four phases. Phase I was the Harbor Course area, Phase II... Read More »
Bag Room Open Beginnings Stories Behind a Cherished Tradition In a week’s time, the 45th annual Bag Room Open will begin. As with any longstanding tradition, the oral history has been passed down through the years and the stories behind... Read More »
How We Got Here by Mike Smith In the early ’70’s the Club felt a second golf course was a must. The Dolphin Course was frequently crowded and prime tee times in the mornings were difficult to get. As a... Read More »
How We Got Here by Mike Smith In the early 1970’s, the Florida State legislature began contemplating new rules and regulations that would severely impair the planned development of the Ocean Reef land. All four future phases would be impacted.... 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 »
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 »
Falk Family Windfall Fifty years ago, an Ocean Reef homeowner started an invitation-only New Year’s Day party featuring the world’s worst champagne and the world’s greatest hot dogs. Guests could put $10 in a pot and guess the Dow Jones... Read More »
All In The Family by Gertrude Mann Jerry Sanchez, aka Jerry is Here, and his wife Natalia have been serving Ocean Reef customers with their fresh fruits and vegetables for 19 years. Long before we had a bountiful Farmer’s Market,... Read More »
Bucknell Tennis Brings Two Legacy Members Together By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Manager Two Legacy Members who recently met at Ocean Reef have one very exciting thing in common – next fall, they will both attend Bucknell University as... Read More »
The Voices of Ocean Reef By Jody Steele “It is my pleasure to connect you…” How many times do you smile when you hear the beautiful voices of the Ocean Reef operators? Our PBX (Public Broadcasting Exchange) is staffed by... Read More »