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DIVE INTO READING RECEIVES GENEROUS DE SOTO DONATION

Dive Into Reading Receives Generous De Soto Donation

We would like to extend our full gratitude to the Hernando De Soto Historical Society for supporting our Dive Into Reading program by giving a generous donation of $2,000! Thank you for all that you do to support education in our community through grants and scholarships. It is more than appreciated! With help from dedicated community partners, Anna Maria Oyster Bar launched Dive Into Reading in the Summer of 2017. We invited rising 2nd and 3rd graders at local Title I elementary schools who were participants in the School District of Manatee’s Camp R.I.S.E. program to our restaurants for a

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LOBSTER + MARGARITA = NEW LOBSTERRITA!

Lobster + Margarita = NEW LobsterRita!

Spring is officially here, and along with it comes the PERFECT weather that is the reason we all love living in Florida. Easter is on the horizon, and we have some *hoppy* deals ready for you! We are introducing a special NEW seasonal Margarita, for today only. Say hello to your new favorite, the LobsterRita! Did you know that couples are most likely to break up in the spring and two weeks before Christmas? (According to a Facebook study, which is obviously 100% accurate.) If you happen to get dumped, don’t worry…drink your heart-break away with our LobsterRita! This stomach-churning,

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MEET MANAGER CINDY HUNTER

Meet Manager Cindy Hunter

Why did you choose to work in this industry? God chose this field of work for me! Four years ago, I left 24 years as an administrative director at two different Community Colleges and made a life and work change: entering the restaurant world. What is your favorite aspect of your job? My favorite part of this job is working with all of the AMOB staff as a team as well as learning as much as I can and teaching the staff when I can! I also really enjoy meeting the guests, interacting with the kids, and assisting where I

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FEBRUARY MANATEACH WINNER

February ManaTeach Winner

ManaTeach is an authentic campaign to “Tell Your Story” using current media trends. ManaTeach creates and distributes a steady stream of short video stories to inform a receptive audience about what’s going on in Manatee County schools. ManaTeach is the centerpiece of a Strategic Communications Plan to help the district connect with all stakeholders. Market research proves that the public wants to know what’s going on in our classrooms, not just what’s going on in the boardroom. This campaign is designed to improve employee morale by giving them an outlet to showcase their talent and results. It allows parents to

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AMANDA HORNE RECEIVES PACE SPIRIT FOR LEADERSHIP AWARD

Amanda Horne Receives PACE Spirit for Leadership Award

PACE Center for Girls hosted their Annual All About Girls Summit on March 7th and 8th. Our very own, Amanda Horne, was awarded the PACE Spirit for Leadership Award, one of three Board Awards for the entire state! Amanda is more than deserving of this award, and we are so proud of her! PACE is a nationally recognized, research-based non-residential program model that features a  balanced emphasis on academic and social services, with a focus on the future for middle and high-school aged girls and young women.   The foundation of PACE is a gender-responsive culture where they provide a safe

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6TH ANNUAL TIDEWELL DAY

6th Annual Tidewell Day

Our 6th annual Tidewell Day was a huge success, thanks to YOU! Tidewell Hospice is one of the largest not-for-profit hospices in the United States. They serve more than 1,000 patients daily in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. Tidewell offers home-based comfort care to everyone, regardless of ability to pay, involving the support of physicians, registered nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, chaplains and volunteers. This day is very special to our Anna Maria Oyster Bar family because the angels at Tidewell cared for both “Old Man,” Jerry Yettaw, one of the original chefs at AMOB, and Ann Senn

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MEET MANAGING PARTNER AND DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING LYNN HORNE

Meet Managing Partner and Director of Purchasing Lynn Horne

Born and raised in Bartow​, FL, Lynn Horne has been married to Sandy for 27+ years with 3 children: Nic, Jake Ann and Trey; and 2 grandchildren Audrianna​ and Trenton. He moved to Bradenton in 2009​ to​ join the family business alongside his brother John (Gran Jefe) as the Director of Purchasing and Managing Partner at the Pier location. Lynn became a member of the Hernando de Soto Historical Society in 2010, serving on the Board of Directors, and is a past Captain of the Crewe of De Soto. Lynn loves the outdoors whether hunting, golfing or on a boat.

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SAINT PATRICK’S DAY

Saint Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and we can’t wait! Back by popular demand, on Sunday, March 17, we will have all-you-can-eat Corned Beef ‘n’ Cabbage for only $11.99 AND $1.50 GREEN BEER! Mark your calendars and get ready for a fun-filled day of green festivities! Who knew your favorite neighborhood seafood spot also would host one of the Bradenton area’s top St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? But why is it customary to serve Corned Beef, Cabbage and Green Beer on St. Patrick’s Day in America? Is it Irish tradition… or an American one? We’ll start with Corned Beef and

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BREAKFAST ON THE PIER

Breakfast on the Pier

UPDATE – as of 6/3/19 the Pier is no longer serving breakfast. Our new hours are Sunday to Thursday 11 am-10 pm and Friday to Saturday 11 am to 11 pm. Never work before breakfast…and if you have to work before breakfast…eat breakfast first! Our delicious breakfast at the Pier is served daily from 8-11am. We have LOTS of yummy food including: traditional Omelettes,, Biscuits & Gravy, Breakfast Burritos, Eggs served YOUR way, and our AMOB Favorite – the Hangover Sandwich made up of pepper fried chicken, a fried egg, cheese and topped with sausage gravy! It’s served with a

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5TH ANNUAL RIVER REGATTA

5th Annual River Regatta

The 5th annual River Regatta returns on February 9th and our AMOB Fam is so excited to be a part of this event! Musical entertainment, family-fun interactive activities and two different classes of speed boating will take place throughout the day…OH, and we will be on the North side of the river selling our mouth-watering Fried Pollock Fish and Fried Gulf Shrimp! We will even have chicken tenders and french fries for the kiddos (and for the adults that are still kiddos at heart). Time: Bradenton- 8:30am-7:30pm Palmetto- 10:00am Bradenton Riverwalk Pavilion Stage- 12:00pm-5:15pm Palmetto Main Stage- 12:00pm-5:15pm Powerboat Super

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