Tag: amob in the community

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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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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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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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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HORNE & MOON

Horne & Moon

We are so happy to share that the fifth annual (SOLD OUT..five in a row) Horne & Moon Social “Finale” was a huge success! According to the Herald-Tribune, party-goers found themselves in a winter wonderland of snow before being treated to champagne, hors d’oeuvres and delicious food from our friends at Pier 22. After filling up on fabulous food and drinks, guests participated in very entertaining live auction hosted by the ever-charismatic John Horne and Stewart Moon, Jr. This event has been coordinated by our very own John & Amanda Horne, as well as Stewart & Trudy Moon for the

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2018 AMOB CHRISTMAS CHARITY DINNER/CHRISTMAS PARTY

2018 AMOB Christmas Charity Dinner/Christmas Party

Each year, the Anna Maria Oyster Bar family recognizes a special group or organization with an annual Christmas Dinner party. This holiday season, we invited the 30 foster children currently living at the nearby Manatee Children’s Services shelter as well as MCF volunteers. Manatee Children’s Services seeks to advocate for and provide the resources, skills, and shelter to alleviate abuse through prevention and intervention for all children and their families.   This special holiday dinner is always a great and memorable time for all who join us… in the past we have hosted our Dive Into Reading children and families,

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SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR 2018 – LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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

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

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AMOB AND LOCAL RESTAURANTS DONATE TO SAVE OUR SHORES

AMOB And Local Restaurants Donate to Save Our Shores

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

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