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Bradenton Christian’s Local Government Day on Bradenton Beach

November 27, 2018

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of hosting a class of third graders from Bradenton Christian School who were visiting Bradenton Beach to learn first-hand how local government works. We were thrilled to provide lunch for these adorable future leaders of Manatee County after their exciting day visiting City Hall. They also had some other unique Bradenton Beach experiences like putt-putt at the Fish Hole, sailing on the beach with Commissioner Ralph Cole, a tour of the bakery at our friends the Beach House, and more! So many people came together to create this wonderful day for these

John Horne Wins Rotary Club of Anna Maria’s Businessperson of the Year Award

November 20, 2018

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, November 16, where we’re extremely proud to share that Anna Maria Oyster Bar “Gran Jefe” John Horne proudly accepted the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island’s Businessperson of the Year award. With the support of his father in the audience (pictured above, along with John’s wife, Amanda), only one week following the passing of his mother, and the night also being John’s parents’ 61st wedding anniversary, it was a night filled with emotions for the Horne family. AMOB has four locations in the Bradenton Area,

A Celebration of Ann Senn Horne

November 13, 2018

Ann Senn Horne, 86, of Anna Maria Island, passed away November 10, 2018, on her beloved Anna Maria Island surrounded by love, laughter and her devoted family. Born in Bartow, Florida, December 14, 1931, to Thelma Keller and John (Jake) Washington Senn, she graduated from Summerlin Institute in 1950 and attended Newberry (SC) College. She joined Lynn D. Horne in marriage in 1957, the two built homes in Bartow, FL; Woodfin Mountain, NC; Anna Maria Island, FL… and a wonderful life together. Dynamite definitely comes in small packages. She loved her dogs, being surrounded by laughter and all manner of

Halloween 2018

November 2, 2018

This year’s Halloween was a howling good time at the Oyster Bars – it’s no wonder why it’s one of our favorite holidays! AMOB family members throughout our multiple locations got into the holiday spirit and dressed up. Between the clever, funny and spooky costumes, it’s hard to pick a Best In Show! Click here to access our 2018 Halloween Gallery and find your favorite

970 WFLA’s Breakfast on the Bay Comes To The Pier

October 29, 2018

Today started EARLY with News Radio 970 WFLA broadcasting live right from our deck, on air from 5am to 9am. Another spectacular sunrise greeted attendees, and Mimosas and Bloodies were flowing while John Horne cooked up breakfast favorites for the Visit Bradenton Gulf Islands team and friends. This special broadcast was part of Visit Bradenton Gulf Island’s Restaurant Month campaign, where for 30 days in October you can eat more and spend less in the Bradenton area. You can even win a five-night stay complete with round trip airfare and restaurant vouchers. Just post a picture of yourself enjoying the

Small Business Person of the Year 2018 – Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce

October 22, 2018

We’re thrilled and humbled to share that at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce awards luncheon on Thursday, October 18, 2018, John Horne accepted the Small Businessperson of the Year award on behalf of Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier. The AMOB Family is especially proud of this recognition because of how hard we’ve worked over the past 3 years to ensure that the Pier is a fabulous place for both visitors and locals alike to share meals and memories with family and friends. Of all our locations, AMOB on the Pier is especially appealing to young families and

Library Champion Award for Dive Into Reading

October 15, 2018

The Tampa Bay Library Consortium, in conjunction with the Manatee County Public Library & Foundation, has honored Anna Maria Oyster Bar with the Library Champion award, presented on October 9, 2018, at the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners meeting. This highly-esteemed award recognizes those who have demonstrated exceptional support for, and attention to, libraries. Improving childhood literacy is a major philanthropic initiative of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar family – and while we don’t do what we do for awards or recognition – it’s certainly a great feeling to be appreciated. This award, along with other recognitions for

BACVB Restaurant Month

October 8, 2018

We are so excited to announce Anna Maria Oyster Bar’s participation in the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (BACVB) Restaurant Month! Restaurant Month takes place throughout the entire month of October and features coastal restaurants in Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. The BACVB Restaurant Month was created to drive business to the coastal restaurants that have been affected by the economic downturn of red tide. BACVB’s Restaurant Month aims to show both locals and tourists that not even a little red tide can knock us down! Restaurant Month includes “30 Day Deals” that are being offered at

AMOB And Local Restaurants Donate to Save Our Shores

September 28, 2018

On Tuesday, September 25, Anna Maria Oyster Bar and other Anna Maria Island area business owners presented a check for $25,081.90. Funds were raised through the Save Our Shores initiative, including AMOB’s S.O.S. Margarita and the Long Table Dinner event on August 26, 2018. The proceeds were presented to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Solutions to Avoid Red Tide (START) at the BeachHouse Restaurant. Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota plans to start new tests within the next six weeks, which will continually monitor and research red tide throughout the year. Over the past five weeks, the Anna Maria Oyster

Red Tide: What You Really Want To Know

September 27, 2018

Red tide is affecting our entire region, without question — but the BIG question people are asking is whether they should be concerned about eating sick fish. On Sunday, September 9 this topic was discussed on In Focus with Allison Walker Torres along with the economic impact of red tide. Our Gran Jefe of the Anna Maria Oyster Bars, John Horne was featured on the segment along with three other guests who also shared their knowledge and experience with red tide: Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando Charlie Hunsicker, director of the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department Elliott Falcione, executive director

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Bradenton Christian’s Local Government Day on Bradenton Beach

John Horne Wins Rotary Club of Anna Maria’s Businessperson of the Year Award

A Celebration of Ann Senn Horne

Halloween 2018

970 WFLA’s Breakfast on the Bay Comes To The Pier

Small Business Person of the Year 2018 – Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce

Library Champion Award for Dive Into Reading

BACVB Restaurant Month

AMOB And Local Restaurants Donate to Save Our Shores

Red Tide: What You Really Want To Know

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CELEBRATING MORE THAN 25 YEARS SERVING GREAT FOOD AT A GREAT VALUE IN A FUN, FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE.

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CELEBRATING MORE THAN 25 YEARS SERVING  GREAT FOOD AT A GREAT VALUE IN A FUN,  FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE.