Gecko's co-founder to be named Florida Restaurateur of the Year

Mike Quillen co-founded Gecko’s Grill & Pub in 1992.
Mike Quillen co-founded Gecko’s Grill & Pub in 1992.
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  • Manatee-Sarasota
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A nonprofit trade association dedicated to Florida’s hospitality industry plans to recognize a Sarasota entrepreneur as its 2025 Restaurateur of the Year.

 

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