The Air Force gave Collin Mapps the confidence he never thought he had, but leaving the military left him lost and without a purpose. That is, until he joined Vets-2-Chefs with six other homeless veterans. Read the Sarasota Herald-Tribune article here.
By: Sarasota Herald-Tribune June 6, 2017 Gecko’s Grill & Pub has several Sarasota locations and in recent years its owners — Mike Quillen and Mike Gowan, both locals — have opened S’macks Burgers & Shakes, while acquiring Red Barn Bar, Dockside Waterfront...
Thank you to our friends at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune for recognizing small businesses & encouraging our success. Read the article here.
Thank you to our friends at 941CEO for sharing Mike & Mike's story. Read it here.
If you can’t hit the road, but still want to hear the roar of the crowd, check out a local sports bar. Sarasota Magazine suggests you "travel on down to these great spots for watching the NCAA basketball tournament." Gecko's Grill and Pub 4310 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton...
Best of SRQ Local for Best Trivia Night (Gecko's), Best Local Fries (S'macks); and finalist for Best Local Fries, Best Place to Take Kids to Eat, and Best Bang for Your Buck (Gecko's). Thank you!
The Restaurant Neighbor Award Recognizes Outstanding Community Involvement The Gecko’s Hospitality Group family of restaurants is proud to announce that the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has honored the restaurant group by selecting it as a...
Gecko’s Grill and Pub at The Landings held the first ever chili cook–off for the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Charitable Foundation. Find video/article here.
Sarasota Magazine Anne Rollings recently joined the Board of Directors of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Charitable Foundation, Inc. Rollings is in charge of business development and corporate office operations for the Gecko’s Hospitality Group, an independent...
Gecko’s Grill & Pub recently raised $6,000 for the Sarasota County 4-H Foundation and Clubs as a result of the restaurant’s 24th anniversary BBQ & Party at Gecko’s at the Landings this June. The funds will provide scholarships for Sarasota County 4-H students. This...
Sarasota Magazine After a three-week hiatus, Gecko’s Hospitality Group recently reopened Venice’s Marker 4 Restaurant as Dockside Waterfront Grill at Marker 4. Gecko’s purchased the restaurant in early April. During the ensuing weeks, Gecko’s principals Michael...
By: Sarasota Herald-Tribune April 4, 2016 Gecko’s Hospitality Group has added Marker 4, a waterfront landmark in Venice, to its impressive portfolio of local restaurants. Marker 4, currently open for business, is scheduled to reopen as Dockside Waterfront Grill in...
