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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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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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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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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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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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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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