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Follow on Google News | Anna Maria Oyster Bar Receives National Recognition for Blood Donation EffortsLocally Owned Restaurant Family Honored with America's Blood Centers' 2015 Corporation of the Year Award
By: Anna Maria Oyster Bar Founded in 1962, America's Blood Centers is North America's largest network of community-based, independent blood programs. Recognized by the U.S. Congress for its critical work in patient care and disaster preparedness and response, the federation operates more than 600 blood donor centers providing half of the U.S., and a quarter of the Canadian blood supply. "Your dedication to the mission of blood donation is not only inspiring, but has helped save numerous lives across our country," said Jodi Zand, Manager of Fundraising & Events with America's Blood Centers." Nominated for the prestigious award by SunCoast Blood Bank, Anna Maria Oyster Bar hosts two separate blood drives at its Landside, Cortez and Ellenton locations twice a year - one for SunCoast Blood Bank and one for One Blood. Since 2012, Anna Maria Oyster Bar has collected over several hundred units of blood.This year's next blood drive - The 2016 Tax Day Blood Drive - takes place on Friday, April 15 and is open to the public. All donors receive a T-shirt, a wellness checkup and coupon good for a free lunch or early bird special - a $10 dollar value - at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar in which they make their blood donation. Donors must be at least 16 years old. Donors under 18 must have parental permission, and a photo ID is required. For more information on Anna Maria Oyster Bar or the upcoming blood drive, please visit www.OysterBar.net or call 941.761.7797. About Anna Maria Oyster Bar Since 1996, The Anna Maria Oyster Bar has been serving fresh seafood at reasonable prices in a family-friendly atmosphere. With four restaurants located throughout Manatee County, Anna Maria Oyster Bar employs more than 300 team members and has garnered recognition for its exceptional food, service and atmosphere, including: 2015 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business of the Year Award finalist; 2014 Sarasota Small Business of the Year nomination, a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, and voted Best Early Bird, Best Raw Bar, Best Seafood Restaurant, Best All Around Restaurant, Best Happy Hour, Best Margarita and Best Outdoor Dining by the readers of local publications. The restaurant group is also a past winner of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year. For more information, visit www.OysterBar.net. Grapevine Communications provides full-service advertising, marketing and public relations services to clients nationwide. The firm is the most award-winning advertising agency in Sarasota, Florida, and the surrounding areas. Recent accolades include the 2015 Greater Good Philanthropy Award - Small Business by Biz(941) Magazine, the 2014 Small Business of the Year by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce; the 2016, 2015 & 2014 Best Marketing/PR Agency by SRQ Magazine readers; and the 2010 Small Business of the Year by the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. For more information on Grapevine Communications, contact Shelby Isaacson (Shelby@grapeinc.com) at 941-351-0024 or visit the website at www.grapeinc.com End
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