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FROM TX TO FL, LOYAL GUESTS SHOW LOVE TO AMOB

From TX to FL, Loyal Guests Show Love to AMOB

August 5, 2020

A lovely story shared by long-time AMOB regulars who moved to Austin, Texas, and were unable to make their annual trip to Bradenton, FL. Check out their photos in the gallery below! Hello, I am writing from Austin, TX where we moved from Lakeland FL in 1977. We had lived there for 7 years; we visited Longboat and AMI beaches frequently. I didn’t want to leave Florida, but we promised each other we would come back every summer and we have kept that promise for almost all of those years. Our two girls are grown up now, and one has

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2020 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE BEST OF THE BEST AWARD

Anna Maria Oyster Bar Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award

August 4, 2020

The Anna Maria Oyster Bar (Cortez location) today announced it has been recognized as 2020 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner for ranking in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners exemplify travelers’/diners’ ultimate favorite, top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe. “We are beyond proud to receive the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award from Tripadvisor. Being recognized by our guests is an honor that means more than anything to us. We are proud to be a place

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ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR’S DIVE INTO READING PROGRAM RECOGNIZED

Anna Maria Oyster Bar’s Dive Into Reading Program Recognized

July 16, 2020

The national award-winning Dive Into Reading program has successfully completed its fourth year, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nominated by the School District of Manatee County, Dive Into Reading received the annual Commissioner’s Business Recognition Award (CBRA) from the Florida Department of Education. The Commissioner’s Business Recognition Awards (CBRA) recognize Florida’s business leaders and partners that have shown the most commitment in bringing positive change and implementing bold, innovative approaches to improve the academic performance of students in Florida’s education system and communities. Along with the award, the School District of Manatee County received $5,000 from Florida Blue

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John Horne

Statement From John Horne Regarding COVID-19

March 20, 2020

These are crazy times… unlike any I ever thought we’d ALL be facing. Social distancing… I don’t think I’ve ever heard that terminology before… can’t wait until I never hear it again. However, it is crucial in this time of COVID-19. But, so is family… and the AMOB Family is doing everything we can to continue to serve you, to keep our staff working as long as we can while adhering to ever-changing messages from Tallahassee and Washington. Including the message we just received a bit ago, that effective immediately, restaurant dining rooms are ordered closed. However, we can still

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MARCH INTO THESE DEALS!

March Into These Deals!

March 3, 2020

March is here, spring is near, and we’ve got a whole lotta fun happening this month! All Season Long | Spring Training It’s that time of year again…Spring Training is back! Grab your ticket, peanuts, Cracker Jacks…then stop by AMOB for a FREE margarita.  Wear ANY baseball team’s shirt or hat throughout the entire Spring Training season and receive a FREE margarita with purchase of an entree! (Yes, we said you can wear ANY baseball team’s shirt but…GO PIRATES!!!) The Month of March | Women’s History Month Our sisters at The Women’s Resource Center are near and dear to our

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CHEERS TO 2020!

Cheers to 2020!

December 30, 2019

What an amazing year 2019 was for us. We would like to thank YOU for all of your support – from our fundraisers to your continued patronage, we are beyond thankful for all the local love this year. Click here to read about our 2019 year… a year to remember! 2019 and winter break for the kiddos has unfortunately come to an end… but we have something that will keep’em going! Bring the kids in for Penny an Inch Sunday through Thursday! Kids dine for only 1 cent per in of height at all four of our locations! The season

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MEET OUR FABULOUS LANDSIDE MANAGER, RUTHIE ELLIS!

Meet our Fabulous Landside Manager, Ruthie Ellis!

December 26, 2019

Ruthie is almost halfway into her 6th year as a manager at Landside. “I enjoy working at Anna Maria Oyster Bar because we serve fantastic food and drinks at a very reasonable price, but, I mostly love talking to all of our guests and I especially love hearing about how much they appreciate our great food and service. I’ve known John and Amanda Horne for many years, and. I love how much they give back to our community, and allow the staff to be a part of it,” said Ruthie. Why did you choose to work in this industry? I

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MEET LANDSIDE MANAGER, KEVIN THOMPSON!

Meet Landside Manager, Kevin Thompson!

December 9, 2019

Why did you choose to work in this industry? Every day is different. You meet so many different people of different walks of life. I get to work with younger staff while installing values, teach responsibility, and hold them accountable for their actions. Seeing results when a “C” employee accepts responsibility and becomes a “B” or even an “A” is the best feeling. Teach us about your approach to customer service. Provide a good product, believe in it, and always listen to consumer feedback. What would your pet say about you if we asked for a reference? I’m loyal! What’s

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Shuck Cancer!

Shuck Cancer!

October 31, 2019

Shuck Cancer! 1 in 8 Women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime making it the most common type of cancer among women. October marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the whole time we were slingin’ our special Pink Flamingo drinks with all proceeds going to two charities who are kicking the muck outta cancer, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and My Breast Friends 941. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, is a fun walk to raise awareness and funds to save lives

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MEET OUR PIER KITCHEN MANAGER, CHEF WILL PARARD!

Meet our Pier Kitchen Manager, Chef Will Parard!

October 28, 2019

Tell us a little bit about your background. I was born and raised in wonderful Bradenton, FL. I went to Manatee High School, Class of 06. I am an avid waterman and outdoor life enthusiast. When I am not working I am in, on, or around water or the woods, or in the kitchen cooking as food with flavor is my other greatest passion in life. Seeing someone’s face light up after tasting my food keeps me going. What are your key accomplishments in your field/on the job? Working my way up to head kitchen manager at AMOB has been

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