The greatest draw to enjoying a sunny vacation in beautiful Sarasota County is our endless coastline and proximity to the water. The best way to maximize your exposure to “Vitamin Sea” is exploring the area via the intracoastal waterway - think of it as our inland...
One of Florida’s most famous foods, one with deep ties to the Sarasota-Bradenton commercial fishing industry, is back on the menu. Stone crab season started Tuesday and runs through May 15. Dockside Waterfront Grill 509 N. Tamiami Trail, Venice; 941-218-6418;...
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, a Sarasota dining and drinking mainstay since 1992, has updated its dinner and cocktail menus. New...
Sarasota Magazine, 8/9/2019 The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) was recognized with 16 Golden Image awards during FPRA’s 81st annual conference in Tampa. Chapter members were recognized for excellence in public...
Tired of the same ol’ happy hour? These local dive bars are worth a shot. Pour one out for the local dive bar. An American tradition, dive bars are informal watering holes with dedicated (and very eclectic) clienteles. The drinks are cheap, and they’re always...
As someone who grew up in Southeast Asia, I feel most at home during summer. It’s not just the steamy weather I love, it’s being able to enjoy activities not possible during the other nine months of the year. To me, that means I can run in Central Park without...
Two restaurants in Venice and Longboat Key make the list compiled by OpenTable, based on an analysis of 12 million-plus reviews of more than 30,000 restaurants across the country. If you’re a fan of waterfront dining, you likely won’t find a better U.S. destination...
Gecko's Launches Month-Long 'Iron Chef Challenge' Olivia Letts, Sarasota Magazine During the competition, each Gecko's location will design a special Iron Chef Menu and a winner will be chosen each week Starting today and running through Sunday, June 9, diners can...
28 great restaurants for stone crab in Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice by Wade Tatangelo, Florida Times-Union Stone crab season runs through May 15 Take note, fans of Florida’s famed stone crab claws. Season continues through May 15 and then stone crab claws will be off...
Best of Sarasota 2019 Sarasota Magazine editors' picks for the best new restaurants in Sarasota-Manatee Best New Way to Drink for a Good Cause The Shark Lady In the middle of last year’s red tide crisis, the folks at Gecko’s Grill & Pub decided to raise money for...
Menus with a Mission: The Gecko's Hospitality Group promotes local farms and seasonal fare by Abby Weingarten, Edible Sarasota Growing sustainable partnerships with local farms is a hallmark of the Gecko’s Hospitality Group, and the weekly menus at their numerous...
Signature Events & Catering is located in The Landings, in the original Gecko’s location that closed in 2017 by Cooper Levey-Baker, Sarasota Magazine The company that owns and operates six Gecko’s Grill & Pub locations, plus a handful of other restaurants and...
