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John Horne

Statement From John Horne Regarding COVID-19

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 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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YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THESE PROMOS!

You’re Going to LOVE These Promos!

Happy February, AMOB friends and family! We’re excited about what we have goin’ on this February at the O-Bars, and we hope you’ll be just as excited, too! 2/20 | Super Bowl Sunday: We will be closing at 6pm to give our staff the opportunity to enjoy the big game. Sorry for any inconvenience… we love football, too! 2/13 | Galentine’s Day: Grab your favorite ladies and head to AMOB for Galentine’s Day! Treat yourselves with our Gal Pal Special: -8oz Prime Rib -4oz Lobster Tail -One Glass of house wine -One dessert -All for $27.50/person! *Note: promotion not valid

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CHEERS TO 2020!

Cheers to 2020!

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!

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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A GIFT NEVER TASTED THIS GOOD

A Gift Never Tasted This Good

Gift card givers tend to have a bad reputation, perhaps because the receiver thinks they are impersonal. But we’re here to tell you why an Anna Maria Oyster Bar gift card is the best. darn. gift. ever. FOOOOOOD Okay, this is an easy one. Who doesn’t love food… especially when it’s free! Whether they choose to share an AMOB dining experience with someone or they get home from work late and need a fast delicious meal, you’re sure to put a smile on their face when giving them an AMOB gift card. Picky Eaters Yes, above we said everyone loves

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FRESH ADDITIONS TO OUR PIER MENU!

Fresh Additions to our Pier Menu!

As promised, our new dock is here so you can visit us by land or sea, and… our new menu items have officially made their debut! Chef Will has been working extremely hard to provide the best of the best… why? Because our guests ARE THE BEST! Here are a few new items: Ceviche: A delicious mixture of Shrimp, fresh fish & veggies marinated in key lime juice. Includes wonton crisps to dip. Tuna Stack: Ahi Tuna Poke mixed with guacamole, carrots, cabbage with wasabi dressing and wonton crisps to dip. Fresh Fish: We will feature fresh fish as we

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Shuck Cancer!

Shuck Cancer!

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 JACK CRUSE, MANAGER & AN EMPLOYEE OF AMOB SINCE 1998!

Meet Jack Cruse, Manager & an employee of AMOB since 1998!

Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in a small town called Perryville on the banks of the Tennessee River. I got married right out of high school and became a father two years later. I moved to Florida in 1980 but didn’t start a career in the restaurant business until 1998 on the City Pier on Anna Maria Island at AMOB, and I’ve been here happily ever since. What are your key accomplishments in your field/on the job? I think my strong suits are dealing with so many different personalities with my staff and making sure

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FALL INTO OUR OCTOBER PROMOS!

Fall Into Our October Promos!

Happy Fall, AMOB friends and family! The humidity is gone, the sun is still shining, and hurricane season is slowly but surely coming to an end. We’re so excited about what we have goin’ on this October at the O-Bars, and we hope that you’ll be just as excited, too! Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Shuck cancer! 12.4% of 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, besides skin cancer. During the entire month of October, we will be donating all proceeds from our

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