It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Manager Saturday, April 23, the Club celebrated the unparalleled career of ORC Tennis himself, Jim Morton, as he takes the step into semi-retirement this summer. The celebration... Read More »
Spirit of Ocean Reef By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Manager Eight years ago, the Spirit of Ocean Reef award was introduced, and with it, “a tradition that would remain tradition forever.” ORC Chairman Ray Larkin, said at the Annual... Read More »
Authentic Italian Flair By Jody Steele As a young boy, Chef Andrea Rodella knew what he wanted to be when he grew up. He credits his beloved grandparents, who were outstanding chefs, to helping him develop his passion for cooking.... Read More »
A Gem For Carysfort Kitchen Chef Betania Salles has moved from Gianni Ristorante to become the Chef de Cuisine of Carysfort Kitchen. After opening Gianni in December of 2014, Chef Betania has led Members through an elegant experience of authentic... Read More »
A Celebration of Associate Milestones By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Manager Honoring the commitment of longtime Ocean Reef Associates is a wonderful annual Club tradition, and all the more important given the difficult times experienced over this past year.... Read More »
Associate Spotlight: Paola Knapp by Gertrude Mann Ocean Reef is a community of people with fascinating life stories. This is true for Members and Associates alike. I sat down with Paola Knapp, a young woman who teaches yoga at the... Read More »
Mike Leone Named New ORC Director of Golf By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Manager The Club is excited to congratulate Mike Leone in his new role as ORC Director of Golf. Mike Leone has been a part of the... Read More »
Employee Spotlight: Officer Neal King By Gertrude Mann Officer Neal King, Ocean Reef’s Public Safety Coordinator, has been a paramedic for 40 years. Trained in his home state of Tennessee, he came to Ocean Reef 21 years ago and has... Read More »
Associate Spotlight: C Koconis by Sarah A. Cart C (short for “Cynthia”) Koconis has been a familiar and beloved face at The Spa at Ocean Reef ever since being hired as its first massage therapist. But this was not her... Read More »
Associate Spotlight: Gemma Matthews by Gertrude Mann Gemma Matthews, born and raised in the UK, is a talented and creative Associate. She has been serving our community for over 20 years. Gemma’s portfolio of responsibility includes all stores in the... Read More »