Join the Oysters Rock Hospitality Team — We’re Hiring for All Positions!

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 …

Ten Years on the Pier 

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 …

Get Ready for a Night of Live Music with 22N at AMOB Landside!

Mark your calendars. Friday, October 17 is going to be one to remember at Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside! We are welcoming back one of the area’s favorite party bands, 22N, for an evening filled with high energy music, good vibes, and of course all the AMOB eats and drinks you love. About the BandIf …

Why Jared Wears Pink: Standing Up to Breast Cancer

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 …

A New Workforce Housing Initiative Is on the Verge of Launching in Manatee County

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 …

New Waterfront Tiki Built with Support from United Way Suncoast Disaster Recovery Grant

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 …

Frozen and Fancy-Free

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 …

Hannah Carter

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 …

Taylor Escobar

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 …

Lynn Horne

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 …