Meet Our General Manager, Jose Alvarado! Originally from Brownsville, Texas, Jose graduated from Pace High School and has spent most of his life working in restaurants. Along the way, he also gained experience in construction, serving as a foreman for an underground utility company. That combination of hands-on leadership and service experience has shaped his …
Meet Our General Manager, Noah Thurnau! Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, Noah has been part of the Oysters Rock Hospitality family since he was just 16. A proud Palmetto High School graduate, he followed in his sister’s footsteps after hearing how much she loved working for the company—and he hasn’t looked back since. Over …
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 …
Meet Our Operations Manager, Jenifer Malone! Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Jenifer graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and has spent more than 30 years building an impressive career in hospitality. She has played key roles in opening restaurants such as Island Way Grill …
Meet Our Executive Assistant, Morgan Kimber! Growing up in an Air Force family, Morgan learned early how to adapt, connect, and build community wherever she landed. While she moved frequently, she spent most of her time in Texas and built her hospitality career there—most recently serving as General Manager of a Czech restaurant, brewery, and …
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 …
