Chamber News

The Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite members and guests to our upcoming June Luncheon, featuring Monroe County Mayor Michelle Lincoln as our guest speaker. Mayor Lincoln will present the “State of the County,” offering an informative and timely overview of the health of Monroe County’s economy, environment, and overall community wellbeing. […]

The Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome renowned Florida Keys historian, author, and speaker Brad Bertelli as the featured guest for its May luncheon—an event that promises to be as entertaining as it is enriching for Ocean Reef Club members. A native of Southern California, Bertelli has called the Florida Keys home […]

The Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Sam Steele as the featured speaker at our upcoming April luncheon—an opportunity for Ocean Reef members to gain insight into the work of one of Monroe County’s key constitutional offices. Elected in 2020 at the age of 33, Steele became the youngest Tax Collector in […]

Two Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce Board Members, Juan Perez and Yael Skinner, stepped into the spotlight on Monday, February 16, as they took to the runway for the 21st Annual Catwalk Event: Paws and Couture, a beloved community tradition benefiting the Grayvik Animal Center, home to ORCAT. The event brought together animal lovers, advocates, […]

Few services shape daily life in the Florida Keys as profoundly—and often as quietly—as mosquito control. From protecting public health to supporting tourism, real estate, and outdoor living, effective mosquito management is a foundational element of the Keys ’quality of life and long-term economic stability. The Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce invites Club members to […]

The Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce is proud to unveil its brand new, fully updated website, designed to better serve our members, Ocean Reef Club residents, and the broader community. This refreshed platform reflects the integrity, professionalism, and high standards that define the Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce and the businesses we represent. The new […]

The Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce was honored to attend and support the ribbon cutting celebration for Pilates in Paradise at its new Ocean Reef location. Community members are invited to visit their new space at 6 Barracuda Lane. This celebration marked a meaningful first for the Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce—the launch of ribbon […]

Over the holidays, Pawsitive Beginnings, an Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce member, hosted its Second Annual Friendsgiving Day Brunch in support of the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter, also a Chamber member. The event brought together community leaders and supporters for a heartfelt celebration centered on gratitude, connection, and healing, while highlighting Pawsitive Beginnings’ continued commitment […]

The Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce kicked off the season in true Reef style with its annual Welcome Back Paw-ty on November 19. A celebration that brought together club members, their four-legged companions, and the vibrant community spirit that makes Ocean Reef so special. This year’s event was an undeniable success, filled with wagging tails, […]

On Friday, October 3, Ocean Reef members and staff gathered at Sunrise Cay Park to witness a remarkable moment—the release of a red-shouldered hawk back into the wild after a successful rehabilitation by the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center. The hawk’s journey began on September 3, when a homeowner at Ocean Reef discovered the bird […]

The Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce is proud to unveil our brand-new membership directories—thoughtfully redesigned, meticulously updated, and created to reflect the exceptional standard of business that defines our community. These directories were designed by one of our very own Chamber members, Pixedi Digital Agency, whose professionalism and creative vision beautifully captured the elegance and […]