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Looking for a Great Grouper Sandwich? Here’s How to Find One by Cooper Levey-Baker, Sarasota Magazine We’ll never know the name of the genius who first grilled a hunk of grouper flesh and pressed it between two slices of bread,…

5 Great Spots for a Midday Meal in Mid-Sarasota Cooper Levey-Baker, Sarasota Magazine WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME Gecko's Grill & Pub After your first visit to a Gecko’s, you’ll feel like a regular, thanks to one of the friendliest…

Bartending, Drinks, A Good Cause & The Shark Lady Tervis Blog What’s left after you’ve been awarded three honorary doctorate degrees, been inducted to the Florida’s Women’s Hall of Fame and Maryland’s Women’s Hall of Fame and countless others awards…

Restaurant News in Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, Oct. 4-10 Sarasota Herald-Tribune Dry Dock Waterfront Grill A Longboat Key landmark dating back to 1989, Gecko’s Hospitality Group’s Dry Dock Waterfront Grill has reopened with a fresh new look with help from the restaurant’s friends…

Lady in Blue by Brittany Mattie, SRQ Daily All of Gecko’s Hospitality Group family of restaurants will be offering a newly crafted and exclusive cocktail developed by Mike Ferrara, Gecko's Director of Operations. Dubbed The Shark Lady—this aqua blue libation…

4 unexpected places to visit during Memorial Day weekend The Today Show, May 4, 2018 Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer season. It’s when millions of people hit the road. So bring out the bathing suit, slather…

10 Ways to Keep Sarasota County Beautiful for Future Generations Everyday ways to ensure our area remains healthy, enjoyable and viable. Nicole Coudal, Visit Sarasota There are several national celebrations coming up that draw attention to our environment. June 5…

Reputation and giving back to community helps hospitality company attract workers By Grier Ferguson, Business Observer Mike Quillen, co-owner of Sarasota-based Gecko’s Hospitality Group, echoes many in hospitality when he says “it’s a very tight labor market that’s getting much…

By Abby Weingarten, Sarasota Herald-Tribune The Black Walnut Ol’ Fashioned cocktail is a classic, chilled blend of handcrafted bourbon and nutty bitters at Gecko’s Grill & Pub. INGREDIENTS 2 ounces Four Roses Bourbon 3 dashes Black Walnut Bitters Orange peel…

By Abby Weingarten, Correspondent Sarasota Herald-Tribune Interview and recipe Chef Paul Papin has worked for the Gecko’s Hospitality Group for 13 years, and is now a kitchen manager at the Clark Road Gecko’s Grill & Pub location in Sarasota. Papin…