If you have visited recently, you may have started to notice something new around Anna Maria Oyster Bar. Our updated logo has begun appearing in a few places, including on our limited-time menu, Crabapalooza. It is the first glimpse of a refreshed look that will gradually roll out across the brand in the months ahead. This …
Walk-ins welcome! Those who’d like to attend, we ask that you please fill out this pre-registration form: OystersRock.net/jobfair Back of House Front of House Oysters Rock Hospitality is growing, and we are excited to welcome new team members who believe in great food, warm hospitality, and creating Five Star Fun for every guest. As we …
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On December 27, 2025, Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier turns 10. Ten years of being right where Historic Bridge Street meets the water. Ten years of sunsets, salty breezes, and moments that don’t need much explaining if you’ve ever spent time on the Pier. This location has always been its own experience, shaped by the setting, the people, and life on …
This National Philanthropy Day, we are looking back at a year filled with generosity, resilience, and community support. Through Shuckin Good Cause, we worked side by side with local partners, our teams, and our guests to make a real difference across the Gulf Coast.
Tidewell Day is one of the most meaningful traditions within the Anna Maria Oyster Bar family. It began as a heartfelt thank you to the Tidewell Foundation for the comfort, compassion, and dignity they provided to individuals who helped shape our story. Our original chef, known lovingly as Old Man Jerry Yettaw, received incredible care …
Breast cancer is personal for Jared. His mom was diagnosed 15 years ago, and thanks to early detection, she is still with us today. He has also seen friends and other family members face cancer. Those experiences have shaped his perspective and fueled his determination to give back. Today, Jared is proud to serve as …
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Using its collective money, land and willpower, a coalition of mid-sized businesses is backing Forest Cove, a 156-unit development aimed at easing Manatee County’s housing squeeze. By Kim Doleatto August 12, 2025 After two years of meetings, a cohort of mid-sized Manatee County businesses is trying a different fix for hiring headaches: co-owning housing where workers will …
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MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHATWe’re Back Inc., doing business as Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier, is proud to unveil a brand-new waterfront tiki, made possible with the support of a $4,000 Small Business Disaster Recovery Grant from United Way Suncoast. After back-to-back hurricanes destroyed the previous awning, the team saw an opportunity …
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Frosty drink favorites that make for the perfect summer cooldown SRQ Magazine | July 2025 By Kate Wight In Restaurants Is there anything more iconically Florida than savoring a frozen cocktail under the blazing summer sun? When the heat is at its peak and the humidity clings like a second skin, there’s no better way to …
WHAT The Rock ’n’ Support relief fund is now fully distributed. Between November 21, 2024, and April 7, 2025, 781 hospitality and tourism workers across Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Cortez, and Longboat Key received direct financial assistance totaling $355,250. Grants were distributed through the nonprofits Shuckin’ Good Cause and the Women’s Resource Center …
Read more “Rock ’n’ Support Grants $355,250 to 781 Hospitality Workers Across the Gulf Islands. “
