Local Collaboration Announces $195,000 in Initial Round of Hurricane Relief Grants to Local Hospitality and Tourism Workers 

Oysters Rock Hospitality and Shuckin’ Good Cause Partnered with The Center of AMI and The Women’s Resource Center to Deliver First Round of Funds  Bradenton, FL – Oysters Rock Hospitality, through its philanthropic arm Shuckin’ Good Cause (SGC), proudly announces the initial results of its ROCK ‘N’ SUPPORT concert initiative, providing much-needed financial assistance to …

Shuckin’ Good Cause: Giving Back, Together 

At Oysters Rock Hospitality, we believe that everyone who walks through our doors is part of our family—guests and team members alike. That’s why we created Shuckin’ Good Cause, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization rooted in compassion and care for each other.   Through this initiative, we extend a helping hand to our employees and local communities, …

Celebrating Longevity 2024 at Oysters Rock Hospitality: A Day of Fun, Recognition, and Team Spirit

A Morning Toast to Longevity and 29 Years of Five Star Fun Our annual Longevity Day celebration began at 9 AM in the parking lot of the Bradenton Area Convention Center. Team members (21+) were greeted with a cheerful Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar, along with plenty of water and Gatorade for those who wanted …

Dive Into the World of Oysters: Nature’s Marvels  

Welcome to an exploration of one of nature’s most fascinating and versatile creatures: the oyster! From their unique flavors and incredible environmental benefits to their surprising medicinal uses, oysters offer more than just a delicious bite.   The Oyster’s Amazing Abilities  Did you know that oysters are not only a culinary delight, but also a …

Anna Maria Oyster Bar Founder To Slow Down, Names Next CEO

The Spirit of Manatee Awards hosted by the Manatee Community Foundation in March was a celebration of volunteers, philanthropists and community-minded business leaders. One highlight was John and Amanda Horne, owners of Oysters Rock Hospitality, with six Anna Maria Oyster Bar locations in the Manatee-Sarasota market, winning the Mary E. Parker Lifetime Spirit Award. A …

Popular Bradenton Area Seafood Restaurant Opens First Sarasota County location

A locally owned and operated seafood restaurant has just debuted its latest location, which is also its first in Sarasota County. Anna Maria Oyster Bar is now open in North Port at 14132 Tamiami Trail, the former Family Table space. It is the sixth location for AMOB along with restaurants in University Town Center (which …

“Five Star Fun” Comes To North Port

NORTH PORT — It wasn’t the best time for North Port residents to meet Anna Maria Oyster Bar founders John Horne and his wife, Amanda. But these restaurateurs/philanthropists aren’t just fair-weather friends. A week after they sealed the purchase of Family Table Restaurant, Hurricane Ian roared into town, shredding other businesses along Tamiami Trail but …

The Top 10 Things That Happened at Oysters Rock Hospitality in 2023

In many ways, 2023 was a wonderful year full of core memories. We opened new restaurants, we invested in our people, but most of all – we learned. We learned so much more than I could have imagined: about everything from construction to wine purchasing strategies…from new technologies to new demographics…that old dogs can learn new tricks…and so much more.