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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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MEET MANAGING PARTNER AND DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING LYNN HORNE

Meet Managing Partner and Director of Purchasing Lynn Horne

Born and raised in Bartow​, FL, Lynn Horne has been married to Sandy for 27+ years with 3 children: Nic, Jake Ann and Trey; and 2 grandchildren Audrianna​ and Trenton. He moved to Bradenton in 2009​ to​ join the family business alongside his brother John (Gran Jefe) as the Director of Purchasing and Managing Partner at the Pier location. Lynn became a member of the Hernando de Soto Historical Society in 2010, serving on the Board of Directors, and is a past Captain of the Crewe of De Soto. Lynn loves the outdoors whether hunting, golfing or on a boat.

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BREAKFAST ON THE PIER

Breakfast on the Pier

UPDATE – as of 6/3/19 the Pier is no longer serving breakfast. Our new hours are Sunday to Thursday 11 am-10 pm and Friday to Saturday 11 am to 11 pm. Never work before breakfast…and if you have to work before breakfast…eat breakfast first! Our delicious breakfast at the Pier is served daily from 8-11am. We have LOTS of yummy food including: traditional Omelettes,, Biscuits & Gravy, Breakfast Burritos, Eggs served YOUR way, and our AMOB Favorite – the Hangover Sandwich made up of pepper fried chicken, a fried egg, cheese and topped with sausage gravy! It’s served with a

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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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MEET GENERAL MANAGER KEN DEVICE

Meet General Manager Ken DeVice

Ken DeVice is the General Manager at our Cortez location. He has been a part of our AMOB family for over 13 years and moved to Florida in 1980. Previously, Ken worked with Roadhouse Grill, El Conquistador Country Club (prior to being known as the IMG Golf & Country Club) and Lone Star Steakhouse. At the Anna Maria Oyster Bars, Ken favorite menu item is our mouthwatering Danish Baby Back Ribs. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, spending time with family and watching NASCAR. Why did you choose to work in this industry? Mainly for the challenge…you never know

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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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GIVE THEM WHAT THEY REALLY WANT

Give Them What They Really Want

The holiday season is here, whether you’re ready or not! We all have that one person that’s hard to buy for…or maybe you just dislike gift shopping all together…OR MAYBE you need a good hint for that special someone…We have something to make holiday shopping a bit easier for you. Two words: GIFT. CARDS. Each gift card is redeemable at any of our four locations and has no expiration date. But trust us, you’ll want to use it as soon as possible. Imagine all of the Margaritas you can have with a $100 gift card!!! Gift cards are available for

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MEET MANAGING PARTNER GARY HARKNESS

Meet Managing Partner Gary Harkness

Gary Harkness is a Managing Partner with the Anna Maria Oyster Bars.  He left Northern Ireland for Bradenton in 1980 where he was a rear gunner on a milk float in Belfast. He writes, “It was a great move and I found paradise! No more cold rainy days for me.” Gary hooked up with John Horne at a joint on Anna Maria Island called Fast Eddie’s, and has been in the restaurant business ever since because he loves the people he meets. Gary has one 28-year-old daughter in Wisconsin, with whom he’s planning a trip to go back home to

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HALLOWEEN 2018

Halloween 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

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