April 14, 2010
GECKO'S ON HILLVIEW
Gecko's Grill & Pub on Hillview Street is the latest addition to restaurant row in Southside Village, occupying the space vacated by Big Sugar.
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April 8, 2010
Gotta Get to Gecko’s! Today at 3 p.m.!
Hey, a new restaurant is opening up today at 3 p.m., on Hillview Street (not too far from the 5 o’clock club) in Southside Village– Gecko’s Grill and Pub. You may already know about this locally-based chain that-totally-does-not-feel-like-a-chain restaurant — they’ve got other Gecko’s down in the Landings, Bradenton, and other locations in and around Sarasota.
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April 1, 2010
Gulf Coast to see more Geckos
The recession has delivered an unforeseen boost to Mike Gowan and Mike Quillen, founders of the popular Gecko’s Grill & Pubs in Sarasota and Manatee counties: They get approached almost daily about potential business opportunities.
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March 10, 2010
Lucky No. 5
Gecko’s Grill and Pub is scheduled to open its fifth location by the end of the month in the space that housed Big Sugar (1900 Hillview St.), which is one of the oldest buildings in Sarasota.
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February 26, 2010
Gecko’s on Hillview?
It’s no secret that Big Sugar Bar & Restaurant had been in trouble from some time, shutting its doors at 1900 Hillview St. at the beginning of the year.
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February 26, 2010
Gecko’s Grill & Pub To Open 5th Location
Gecko’s Grill & Pub will be bringing their famous casual dining style to the Southside Village neighborhood.
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February 10, 2010
ODA's relief efforts lauded
The Sarasota High School's boys basketball team will host "Family and Friends of SHS Basketball Day" on Saturday at Gecko's Grill and Pub to raise money for the team.
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December 23, 2009
Popular bar to get new look
A well-known Sarasota bar and restaurant is poised for a makeover.
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December 15, 2009
Clubhouse Tavern Closed for Renovations, to Re-Open as Rusty Hook Tavern
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August 19, 2009
Celebrate Christmas in August
Gecko's Grill & Pubs Support the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots Campaign
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May 30, 2009
Gecko’s Grill & Pub “at the Landings” Celebrates 17 Year Anniversary
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