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Stories Behind Ocean Reef Sculptures

July 15, 2020 2:01 pm Published by

Stories Behind Ocean Reef Sculptures By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant   The Florida Keys environment is one of the things that makes Ocean Reef so unique, and for many Members, it is one of the primary reasons... Read More »


The Dive Shop Reboots Reef Cleanup Program

June 12, 2020 11:01 am Published by

The Dive Shop Reboots Reef Cleanup Program By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant The Dive Shop is open and excited to welcome Members back out to enjoy, appreciate and support the environment, after closing their doors in March... Read More »


Summer Adventures in the Redlands

June 10, 2020 10:17 am Published by

Summer Adventures in the Redlands By Jody Steele Looking for a journey nearby this summer? The Redland area is just a short drive away up Card Sound Road. This historic area was first settled in 1898 by pioneers homesteading the... Read More »


The Hummingbird I Held in My Hand

May 8, 2020 10:57 am Published by

The Hummingbird I Held in My Hand By Jim Leenhouts While I’ve had falcons on my arms and parrots on my fingers, I would wager few individuals have held any live bird cupped in their hands, let alone a Hummingbird.... Read More »


Neighbors Helping Neighbors

May 1, 2020 10:24 am Published by

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Ocean Reef presents grant to Friends of John Pennekamp By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant Last month, Ocean Reef Club, Ocean Reef Community Association, Ocean Reef Conservation Association, and the Rod & Gun Club presented... Read More »


The Joy of Orchids

April 27, 2020 1:36 pm Published by

The Joy of Orchids by Jody Steele A golf cart ride around Ocean Reef is a journey of beauty to behold. Our subtropical climate is perfect for orchids to thrive. These magnificent plants in a multitude of colors dwell in... Read More »


Ocean Reef Cats – A History Through Today

April 24, 2020 11:14 am Published by

Ocean Reef Cats – A History Through Today By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant Imagine driving through the Front Gate or even down your own street and seeing 80+ feral cats roaming around. That was the reality at... Read More »


Watching the Sun Set

April 20, 2020 9:14 am Published by

Watching the Sun Set by Didi Streit My husband, Chris Streit, is the Commodore of the Ocean Reef Yacht Club for the 2019-2020 season. We happily were able to have most of our events before the Virus changed all of... Read More »


To Recycle, Or Not to Recycle

March 18, 2020 2:14 pm Published by

 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 »


Eco-Fair Educates on Unique Environment

March 16, 2020 8:14 am Published by

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 »


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