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GHG’s Quillen awarded inaugural Sarasota Sheriff’s office Community Partner award
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight today presented the agency’s first ever Community Partner Award to Mike Quillen, co-owner of Gecko’s…Read More
Gecko’s is considering offering in-house delivery
When Gecko’s introduced meal delivery, it used a local company to handle the service. But then a couple years ago,…Read More
Customers Supporting Eatery During Renovations
VENICE — Despite the dust and noise at Fisherman’s Wharf, customers are showing support during the renovations underway at the…Read More
Legendary Red Barn Bar Tops Historic Watering Holes
From indoor and outdoor tiki bars, to a bar housed in a century-old brick building, some of our most historic…Read More
Gecko’s Hospitality Group a proud partner with Vets2Chef program
The restaurant business is one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. It is estimated that by 2028, there will…Read More
Visit Sarasota County finds Dockside Waterfront Grill as a Best Boat-up Restaurant
The greatest draw to enjoying a sunny vacation in beautiful Sarasota County is our endless coastline and proximity to the…Read More
Best Restaurants for Stone Crab Claws are Dry Dock & Dockside
One of Florida’s most famous foods, one with deep ties to the Sarasota-Bradenton commercial fishing industry, is back on the…Read More
Gecko’s unveils new dinner and drink menus
Restaurant News in Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice-Englewood: Sept. 26-Oct. 2 Sarasota Herald-Tribune Gecko’s unveils new dinner and drink menus Gecko’s Grill & Pub,…Read More
The Shark Lady cocktail brings home the gold at Florida Public Relations Association annual Golden Image awards
Sarasota Magazine, 8/9/2019 The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) was recognized with 16 Golden…Read More
GHG’s Legendary Tavern, The Red Barn Bar, Always a Fun Time!
Tired of the same ol’ happy hour? These local dive bars are worth a shot. Pour one out for the…Read More
OpenTable Names Dry Dock Waterfront Grill among 2019 List Best Al Fresco Restaurants in America
As someone who grew up in Southeast Asia, I feel most at home during summer. It’s not just the steamy…Read More
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill among two Sarasota restaurants named ‘Most Scenic in America 2019’
Two restaurants in Venice and Longboat Key make the list compiled by OpenTable, based on an analysis of 12 million-plus…Read More
GHG’s Annual Iron Chef competition is ON!
Gecko's Launches Month-Long 'Iron Chef Challenge' Olivia Letts, Sarasota Magazine During the competition, each Gecko's location will design a special…Read More
Dockside and Dry Dock top list of great locally owned restaurants for stone crab
28 great restaurants for stone crab in Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice by Wade Tatangelo, Florida Times-Union Stone crab season runs through May 15…Read More
Gecko’s Hospitality Group scores again in Sarasota Magazine Best Of awards
Best of Sarasota 2019 Sarasota Magazine editors' picks for the best new restaurants in Sarasota-Manatee Best New Way to Drink…Read More
Menus with a Mission: Gecko’s Hospitality Group promotes local farms and seasonal fare
Menus with a Mission: The Gecko's Hospitality Group promotes local farms and seasonal fare by Abby Weingarten, Edible Sarasota Growing…Read More















