Watershed Press

Watershed Hospitality Concepts weighs in on AI as contributor “26 companies for 2026”
Business Observer
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Mike Quillen Named Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Restaurateur of the Year, Inducted into Hospitality Hall of Fame.
Spotlight On Florida
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Mike Quillen earns Restaurateur of the Year award from Florida Restaurant & Lodging & Inducted into the Hall of Fame
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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Watershed Hospitality Concepts Joins Forces with Giving Kitchen for Dining with Gratitude 2025
SRQ Magazine
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Running an 800-employee restaurant enterprise with Mike Quillen (Video)
Business Observer
Mike Quillen is the president of three independent restaurant groups that include 15 locations in Florida and North Carolina, with some 800 employees.
Lefty's Oysters & Seafood



Watershed Hospitality Concepts Joins Forces with Giving Kitchen for Dining with Gratitude 2025
SRQ Magazine
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Watershed Hospitality Concepts Lefty’s and Oyster Boys Conservation Team Up to Restore Oyster Reefs
SRQ Magazine
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Lefty’s Oyster & Seafood Bar is proud and thankful to be ranked #3 on dineSarasota’s April 2025 Hotlist!
Dine Sarasota Top 10
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New seafood restaurant and cocktail bar with a ‘fun setting’ opening in downtown Sarasota
Herald Tribune
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Pi Pizza / Blase Martini Bar


Blase Cafe changes ownership – Siesta Sand
Siesta Sand
“It’s like the White House – the name of the president changes, but the place stays the same,” said Kevin Skiest, who sold the establishment, which includes the attached 3.14 Pi Craft Beer & Spirits pizza operation, on May 1.

Tourism campaign highlights Siesta Key
Siesta Sand
Siesta Key is among the stars of a new tourism marketing campaign by the county’s tourism arm that aims to give local resort communities a post-2024 hurricane boost.
Cask & Ale


Best downtown Sarasota restaurants? 5 brunch spots locals love
Sarasota Herald Tribune, The Ticket
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