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, …
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 …
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 …
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Eleni’s journey to a hospitality career began practically at birth. As the daughter and granddaughter of small business owners on both sides of the family, Eleni spent many Saturday mornings learning the ropes (and responsibilities) of operating a successful restaurant from weekly “take your daughter to work Saturdays” with her dad at Demetrios’ Pizza House …
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Overseeing Marketing & Community Relations for the Anna Maria Oyster Bars, Amanda Horne is the co-founder of Dive Into Reading, a national award-winning summer reading program that is a collaboration among the Anna Maria Oyster Bars, School District of Manatee County, Suncoast Campaign for Grade Level Reading and Manatee County Libraries. 2022 brings the next evolution …
With more than 40 years of experience in Manatee County’s hospitality industry, John Horne first began his career working summers at Fast Eddie’s Place while completing his Business degree at Clemson University. In 1995, John opened his first restaurant, Anna Maria Oyster Bar, on the City Pier in Anna Maria, Florida. More restaurants followed and …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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.
