Welcome to From the Office of John and Eleni, where we share the people, partnerships, and stories shaping Oysters Rock Hospitality. In this edition, we are looking ahead to Sip, Shuck & Sustain at AMOB North Port, sharing exciting updates from AMOB Cortez, celebrating a successful blood drive and recognizing the people who continue to …
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 …
We’re still glowing from an unforgettable evening at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) . More than 250 people gathered to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week and recognize the incredible individuals who make this destination so special. From guest-facing team members to community leaders, the night reminded us of what makes this region shine. Hosted …
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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.
Oysters Rock Hospitality has closed on the building where its sixth Anna Maria Oyster Bar restaurant will open in early 2023
