No article about Sarasota-Manatee sports bars would be complete if it didn’t include Gecko’s, which was founded in 1992 and now has multiple locations spread across both counties. I highly recommend Gecko’s Centennial Lager – light and crisp and brewed by Big Top in honor of Sarasota County’s 100 year anniversary – paired with wings ordered “Mike’s way,” which is Buffalo-style medium with Jack Daniel’s sauce. Also, Gecko’s recently unveiled a full football menu with items such as the Champa Bay Burger, Bucs Firey Jumbo Shrimp and a Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Flatbread.
