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Pineapple Paradise Motorworks Brewing

Welcome to Pineapple Paradise

After weeks of John teasing our newest collaboration with Motorworks Brewing… it’s finally time for our official debut! INTRODUCING… Hala 1493, an Anna Maria Oyster Bar original brewed in collaboration by Motorworks Brewing to honor the hospitality industry. When we decided to do a collaboration with Motorworks Brewing once again, this time, we wanted it to be extra special for our 25th anniversary on September 15th. We chose the flavor pineapple because the symbol for our beloved hospitality industry is a pineapple. Florida’s hospitality industry has been pulled in a million different directions over the past 5+ months… it’s time to

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SWEET SUMMERTIME SPECIALS

Sweet Summertime Specials

Sweet (HOT) summertime is in full swing and AMOB is here to cool you off every. single. day. Seven days a week, we have a “Drink of the Day” at ALL FOUR Oyster Bars to help you beat the dog days of summer for just $6!  O-Bars Drink of the Day: Monday- Tequila Sunrise Tuesday- Bahama Mama Wednesday- Margarita Thursday- AMOB Sunset Friday- Regal Rum Punch Saturday- Select Draft Beer Sunday- Mimosa Pier Drink of the Day: Monday- Pink Flamingo Tuesday- Bay Watch Wednesday- White Sandy Beaches Thursday- Swamp Water Friday- Pirates Tea Saturday & Sunday- Build your own Bloody

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THE BEST SHUCKIN’ WEEK EVER!

The Best Shuckin’ Week Ever!

August 5th marks National Oyster Day, so naturally, we decided to host our own Oyster Week leading up to National Oyster Day! Here at Anna Maria Oyster Bar, we serve our oysters seven different ways: Raw Fried Steamed Garlic Parmesan Chipotle (Grandma George’s) Rockefeller (with bacon) Tequila Lime – NEW! house-made tequila citrus blend, garlic butter, and parmesan cheese baked and finished with scallions You can order our oysters by the dozen or half-dozen. Can’t decide which style to try? Try our Oyster Sampler made up of three of each: Rockefeller, Chipotle, Garlic Parmesan, and Fried. We also serve Granddaddy

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MORE TIME FOR PIER TIME

More Time for Pier Time

A wise man once said, “if it don’t make dollars, it don’t make sense,” and with that advice in mind, we’ve made the decision to discontinue daily Breakfast and Weekend Brunch service at the Pier location. Looks like no more #SundayFunday breakfast shifts from me on the Pier. Unfortunately, the response to offering a morning menu at the Pier hasn’t been what we’d hoped. After more than 3 years serving breakfast and brunch, we’ll shift our hours back to better serve the Island demographics of both locals and visitors. Who’da thunk that people enjoying watching our gorgeous sunsets while eating

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ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR’S PHILANTHROPIC WAYS RECOGNIZED

Anna Maria Oyster Bar’s Philanthropic Ways Recognized

Anna Maria Oyster Bar is proud to announce that CEO John Horne & his wife, AMOB Royal Consort aka Director of Marketing and Philanthropy, Amanda Horne, were presented the Bradenton Kiwanis Foundation Bert South Philanthropic Award, awarded annually by the Bradenton Kiwanis Foundation to honor an individual, family or group who best reflects the Foundation’s philanthropic values. Excerpts from the nomination forms were shared during the award ceremony, noting that, “John and Amanda Horne are uniquely deserving of this prestigious Kiwanis Award. From creating and funding a scholarship fund, to implementing a reading improvement program with Manatee County schools, their

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A VERY SPECIAL DESOTO PARADE

A Very Special DeSoto Parade

The annual DeSoto Parade, one of the largest and oldest parades in Southwest Florida, was once again, a huge success! More than 200,000 people lined the streets of our home to watch the illuminated floats and to check out the new Hernando DeSoto, Captain of the Crewe, and the newly crowned Queen and Princess. This year was particularly special. John & the AMOB Family had the honor of meeting 97-year-old Corporal Steve Lewis from Palmetto. Steve was in the United States Army at the outset of World War II and is the last surviving Buffalo Soldier (The name “Buffalo Soldiers”

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MEET MANAGER JON TIPTON

Meet Manager Jon Tipton

Why did you choose to work in this industry? I worked in the food industry when I was a teenager and in my early 20’s. I was provided a great opportunity to get back in the business during the recession years and I have been able to enjoy it for the past 10 years. Tell us about your approach to customer service. I always greet each guest with a smile and a little humor! (If the timing is right!) What is your signature comfort food? Spaghetti and meatballs, bread, salad, and of course, a good red wine. What would your

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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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