We all remember the beloved family recipes that were “made from scratch.” And the time it took to do so. Of course, these were the best memories—the spaghetti sauce that took hours on the stove to the lemon cake that... Read More »
The Academy at Ocean Reef was officially recognized as the first NOAA Ocean Guardian School in Florida in September, on the second day of the new school year. The Academy earned a letter of recognition and a school banner after... Read More »
The Reef Cup Invitational Sailfish Tournament has grown exponentially since its inception in 1986. This year’s competition was no exception as the total attendants reached almost 600 – the largest number to-date. In its 34th year, the tournament is now capped... Read More »
During the 1980’s, Ocean Reef Member John Hartman wrote a whimsical gossip column (sometimes authored by his golden retriever, Boris) in the Key West Free Press. In January 1990, this morphed into the first Ocean Reef stand-alone insert, a single... Read More »
Many of us who have landed and loved at Ocean Reef first arrived by boat. Remember the opening impressions: piloting your vessel southbound in the Hawk Channel, passing mysterious mangrove keys and cays until a glint of something distinct draws... Read More »
Your donation can save up to three lives! The 8th Annual Blood Drive will be March 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Medical Center. The Club Challenge consists of 17 organizations and clubs within Ocean Reef Club... Read More »
In 1993, Members purchased Ocean Reef Club and on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, the Club’s “Founding Fathers” told the colorful, and often tenuous, manner in which it was done. Former Chairmen and Acquisition Committee members, Alan Goldstein and Tom Davidson, took Members back to the early 90’s with the story... Read More »
Dear Joan the Shopper – 1. Q. Collared Golf Shirts seem to be a uniform at Ocean Reef. I’m a 40-year-old man with a 13-year-old son, when and where must we wear collared shirts? A. The Ocean Room requires a... Read More »
Five years ago, then chairman Don Waite and the Board conceived the idea for an award recognizing Members who have gone above and beyond for our Club and community. That award, which does not recognize financial or governing contributions, but honors special... Read More »
You’ve likely seen them around The Reef, maybe singing at a Club restaurant or even at the Cultural Center. The Ocean Reef Oceanaires were started in 2011 by Sherley Newell. The Oceanaires is a small group of talented Members capable of... Read More »