If you turned on your radio this morning to WFLA 970 to check on the AM Tampabay morning show you could have heard “Good morning, Anna Maria Island”. This very informative show broadcast from the Anna Maria Oyster Bar at the Bridge Street Pier, Bradenton Beach on October 18.
The talk formatted AM radio station usually originates in Tampa with this morning program running weekdays from 5-9 am. The hosts Jack Harris, Aaron Jacobson, Jeff Kuyrkendall and Katie Butchino keep their listeners informed and amused with the latest news, traffic, weather and more.
Locals gathered for breakfast by the outdoor area of the restaurant and enjoyed the live performance of the talented radio crew. The beautiful setting by the Pier was accompanied by a stunning sunrise. John Horne, owner of the
Anna Maria Oyster Bar, joined the fun. There were several interviews with local business owners like Karen Riley Love who owns a
Beach Wedding Service. Elliott Falcione, the director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, talked about the end of Red Tide and invited all the listeners to come out to Anna Maria Island and enjoy paradise. The Anna Maria Oyster Bar is also part of the
Restaurant Month of the Year Campaign. For 30 days in October you can eat more and spend less in the Bradenton area. You can even win a five-night stay complete with round trip airfare and restaurant vouchers. Just post a picture of yourself enjoying the food in one of the participating restaurants to Facebook or Instagram with
#DineCoastal. 
Elliott Falcione (right) with the morning crew
