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 …
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 …
Meet Our Executive Assistant, Hannah Carter! Born and raised in Florida, Hannah is the organizational powerhouse behind the scenes at Oysters Rock Hospitality. A University of Central Florida alum with a degree in Communications, she’s spent her career as the go-to right hand for executives across entrepreneurial ventures, nonprofits, and now hospitality, bringing structure to …
Meet Our Marketing Coordinator, Taylor Escobar! Born and raised in Bradenton, Florida, Taylor has been a part of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar family for most of his career. His journey in hospitality began at 16, serving at Freedom Village Retirement Center before joining AMOB. He was part of the original opening team at the …
Meet Our Facilities Manager, 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 (Cheif Executive Oyster) as …
Meet Our Restaurant Accounting Manager, Amanda Harms! Born and raised in Bradenton, Florida, Amanda is as local as they come—and so is her love for the hospitality industry. Her journey with Oysters Rock Hospitality began over a decade ago, and she’s been a driving force ever since. While working with the AMOB team, Amanda completed …
Meet Our Director of Personnel & Oyster Cultivation, Nicole Briggs! Born in New Jersey but a Bradenton local since the age of two, Nicole has been part of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar family longer than some team members have been out of school. In fact, she’s celebrating 16+ years with AMOB—a journey that started …
Meet Our Parties by ORH Manager, Linda Finnerty! Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Linda spent most of her life in Virginia before making her way to the Sunshine State. A proud graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hotel and Restaurant Management, she has built a distinguished career in both hospitality …
