February 12-13, 2010 - Islamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament (I.W.S.T) is being hosted out of the Chesapeake Beach Resort.  Contact Tournament Director Tammie Gurgiolo (305) 852-9337 or fishnbully@email.msn.com.

October 16 & 17, 2009 - Mad Dog Mandich Fishing Classic scheduled here again for the second year.  A Funfish tournament with something for everyone including cash, trophies and prizes.  Kick-Off Party Friday evening at Ziggie & Mad Dog’s with a huge Silent Auction!  $5,000 Top Boat!  Fishing prizes for Top Dolphin, Tuna, Kingfish & Wahoo; Top Snapper & Grouper; Top Angler; Top Lady Angler; Top Junior Angler.  Proceeds benefit Mariners Hospital.   For further information, call 305-667-0399 or www.maddogclassic.com.

Sept 2, 2009 – Due to the success of the Islamorada Sword Fish Tournament, they are making the Chesapeake Beach Resort the home of the 2010 Islamorada Swordfish Tournament.

June 2009 – The Chesapeake Beach Resort will host the Islamorada Sword Fish Tournament on Aug 28, 29, & 30, 2009.  The participating boats will cast off from our marina in the evening, fish during the night, and return after midnight.  Awards banquet will be next door at Braza Lena Restaurant and Captains’ Party will be on the sandy shores of the Chesapeake Beach Resort.

OFFICIALS: VANDENBERG TO SINK BETWEEN MAY 26 AND JUNE 1

            KEY WEST, Florida Keys – Project organizers, coordinating the conversion of a retired missile-tracking ship into an artificial reef off Key West, announced a more targeted timeframe for the scuttling of the Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg Friday.

            “We are now looking at a scheduled sink date between Tuesday, May 26, and Monday, June 1,” said Jim Scholl, Key West’s city manager and project administrator. “During this past week we’ve had several regulatory agencies conduct intensive environmental inspections of the ship.

            “Overall, they are happy with the ship, but we do have a punch list we want to provide ample time for completion,” he said. “Thus, we believe it is prudent to schedule the sinking after the Memorial Day weekend.”

            Officials originally projected a sink date between May 21 and June 1, after the Vandenberg arrived in Key West on April 22. The ship is to be scuttled about seven miles south of Key West in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary     

January 14, 2009 – It is with great pleasure to announce that Donna Snook, Assistant General Manager has been named the Employee of the Year 2008 by the Florida Keys Lodging Association.  Donna has received this award as a result of her hard work, dedication, and customer care she exhibited during her 12 years at the Chesapeake Beach resort.  Congratulations Donna!

·                  December 2008 – February 2009 - The Chesapeake Beach Resort is proud to announce that Dave Dicken has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, appointed to the District Advisory Council, and Board of Directors of the Florida Keys Lodging Association.

·                  November 1, 2008 – The Islamorada Chamber of Commerce selected the Chesapeake Beach Resort at the host of it 2008 Christmas Event on December 16^th 2008.  All members of the Chamber are invited to attend this celebration and enjoy a night of friendship and community support.

·                  October 13, 2008  Washington D.C. press release – Chesapeake Beach Resort has been selected for the 2008, Best of Islamorada Award in the Resorts category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).  The “Best of Local Business Award Program” recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country.  Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category.  These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.  Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category.  The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity.  Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

·                  September 4, 2008 – The Chesapeake Beach Resort is pleased to announce the Publix/MadDog Mandich Fishing Classic will be held at the resort on October 24 & 25, 2008.   This will be an annual event that will benefit Mariners Hospital this year.  The major sponsors of this event are:  Publix, Ziggie and MadDog’s Restaurant, The Chesapeake Beach Resort, Hook & Tackle, American Airlines, WQAM 560 AM Radio, Sharp Business Systems, David Lee Roofing, and 99.9 KISS Radio.  The top boat prize is $5,000 for this off shore event.

·                      November, 2007 - The Chesapeake Beach Resort is proud to announce that it has been selected to be a feature property on the national television show GREAT ESCAPES on both WE and CNBC stations with rebroadcasts on national affiliates throughout the country.  GREAT ESCAPES features selected locations and properties that offer exceptional escapes, comfort, and enjoyment for travels and vacationers. The airing is scheduled for late summer or early spring.

·                      August, 2007 - The Sandrey family is proud to announce the appointment of David Dicken as the Vice President of Resort Operations of the Chesapeake Beach Resort. With David’s return, he brings over 25 years of experience as an owner, operator, and executive within the hospitality industry. Having served as an executive with Home Star Inns Inc, The Peninsula Group, and as a Director for The Cendant Corporation he brings the professionalism, attention to Guest comfort, and training background to deliver the very best  in guest service. David has been involved with the Monroe County School System where he received the coveted Gold Zone Award for Education from the State of Florida and has been active in community governments and service organizations throughout his career.

·                  August, 2007 - With the return of the Sandrey family as owners of the Chesapeake Beach Resort, the commitment was made to take immediate steps to make the resort the finest family resort in the area. An extensive renovation plan has been implemented with focus on guest comfort. Each room is remodeled with the finest furniture and fixtures, new kitchen cabinets with granite countertops and vanities in the villas, suites, and ocean front accommodations. The Chesapeake Beach Resort is proud to offer state of the art electronic amenities including 37” HD Flat Screen TV in each and every room along with a stereo system featuring AM/FM clock radio, CD player and MP3 docking.