BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Power Hour Lunch - Gecko's Grill & Pub Palmer Crossing DESCRIPTION:May's Power Hour LunchThe Power Hour Lunch at Gecko's Grill & Pub Palmer Crossing on Wednesday\, May 13th\, 2026\, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM\, is your chance to connect\, engage\, and grow your business in a dynamic networking environment. Enjoy a delicious plated meal while making valuable professional connections.Event Highlights:* Make Your Pitch - Introduce yourself and your business with a 30-second elevator pitch to the group.* Celebrate Success - Give a shoutout to fellow members\, recognizing their achievements and contributions.* Win & Give Back - Attendees are encouraged to bring a door prize to showcase their business and add to the fun.* Expand Your Network - Build meaningful connections with local professionals in a friendly and welcoming setting.The Host Venue: Gecko's Grill & PubGecko's Clark Road at Palmer Crossing continues Gecko's Hospitality Group's tradition of serving fresh\, made-to-order American pub food in a relaxed\, neighborhood-friendly setting. Conveniently situated just east of I-75\, this location draws a mix of locals\, families\, and sports fans looking for great food\, smooth spirits\, and an energetic but comfortable atmosphere.With a full bar\, extensive HDTV coverage throughout the dining room and bar\, and a large projection screen for major sporting events\, Gecko's Clark Road has earned its reputation as one of Sarasota's favorite game-watching destinations. Whether you're stopping in for a casual meal or settling in to watch your team\, this location delivers the food\, drinks\, and welcoming service Gecko's is known for.Gecko's Clark Road is a great place to bring the team after a game at nearby Twin Lakes Park!Plated Meal - Your choice of: Siesta Salad- Romaine lettuce\, feta cheese\, Craisins \, glazed pecans\, tomato\, bacon & onion tossed in our Greek vinaigrette with lightly blackened shrimp. Poke Tuna Bowl - Diced\, raw Yellowfin tuna marinated and tossed in poke sauce\, Asian vinaigrette\, wasabi cream sauce\, layered with shaved veggie power blend and sliced avocado. Topped with crispy wontons and scallions & sprinkled with sesame seeds Mediterranean Chicken Dinner - char-grilled chicken to perfection\, topped with Mediterranean veggies and feta cheese. Served with rice and broccoli Vegetarian Option: Grilled Veggie Quesadilla - Served with sour cream and salsaJoin us for a power-packed lunch hour filled with great food\, connections\, and opportunities. Register today!For event inquiries\, please contact Celeste Lloyd-Jones at cljones@sarasotachamber.com * No refunds will be issued after May 10\, 2026. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

May'\;s Power Hour Lunch

The Power Hour Lunch at Gecko'\;s Grill &\; Pub Palmer Crossing on \;Wednesday\, May 13th\, \;2026\, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM\, is your chance to connect\, engage\, and grow your business in a dynamic networking environment. Enjoy a delicious plated meal while making valuable professional connections.

Event Highlights:

* Make Your Pitch - Introduce yourself and your business with a 30-second elevator pitch to the group.

* Celebrate Success - Give a shoutout to fellow members\, recognizing their achievements and contributions.

* Win &\; Give Back - Attendees are encouraged to bring a door prize to showcase their business and add to the fun.

* Expand Your Network - Build meaningful connections with local professionals in a friendly and welcoming setting.

The Host Venue: Gecko'\;s Grill &\; Pub

Gecko&rsquo\;s Clark Road at Palmer Crossing continues Gecko&rsquo\;s Hospitality Group&rsquo\;s tradition of serving fresh\, made-to-order American pub food in a relaxed\, neighborhood-friendly setting. Conveniently situated just east of I-75\, this location draws a mix of locals\, families\, and sports fans looking for great food\, smooth spirits\, and an energetic but comfortable atmosphere.

With a full bar\, extensive HDTV coverage throughout the dining room and bar\, and a large projection screen for major sporting events\, Gecko&rsquo\;s Clark Road has earned its reputation as one of Sarasota&rsquo\;s favorite game-watching destinations. Whether you&rsquo\;re stopping in for a casual meal or settling in to watch your team\, this location delivers the food\, drinks\, and welcoming service Gecko&rsquo\;s is known for.

Gecko&rsquo\;s Clark Road is a great place to bring the team after a game at nearby Twin Lakes Park!

Plated Meal - Your choice of:

&bull\; \; \; \;Siesta Salad- Romaine lettuce\, feta cheese\, Craisins®\;\, glazed pecans\, tomato\, bacon &\; onion tossed in our Greek vinaigrette with lightly blackened shrimp.

&bull\; \; \; \;Poke Tuna Bowl - Diced\, raw Yellowfin tuna marinated and tossed in poke sauce\, Asian vinaigrette\, wasabi cream sauce\, layered with shaved veggie power blend and sliced avocado. Topped with crispy wontons and scallions &\; sprinkled with sesame seeds

&bull\; \; \; \;Mediterranean Chicken Dinner - char-grilled chicken to perfection\, topped with Mediterranean veggies and feta cheese. Served with rice and broccoli

&bull\; \; \; \;Vegetarian Option: Grilled Veggie Quesadilla - Served with sour cream and salsa

Join us for a power-packed lunch hour filled with great food\, connections\, and opportunities. Register today!

For event inquiries\, please contact Celeste Lloyd-Jones at cljones@sarasotachamber.com \;

* No refunds will be issued after May 10\, 2026.

LOCATION:5585 Palmer Crossing Cir Sarasota FL 34233 UID:e.4175.1380787 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260406T140719Z URL:https://sarasotachamber.growthzoneapp.com/chamber-calendar/Details/power-hour-lunch-gecko-s-grill-pub-palmer-crossing-1630475?sourceTypeId=Hub END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR