Watershed Press

Watershed Hospitality Concepts weighs in on AI as contributor “26 companies for 2026”

Mike Quillen Named Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Restaurateur of the Year, Inducted into Hospitality Hall of Fame.


Mike Quillen earns Restaurateur of the Year award from Florida Restaurant & Lodging & Inducted into the Hall of Fame


Watershed Hospitality Concepts Joins Forces with Giving Kitchen for Dining with Gratitude 2025

Running an 800-employee restaurant enterprise with Mike Quillen (Video)
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

10 Best Sarasota Restaurants For Summer Dining Deals
“Savor Sarasota has officially ended, but 55 participating restaurants are extending their deals through June 30 as part of the “Continuing Savor” promotion. I picked 10 of my favorite participating restaurants for this gallery.”

10 Best Sarasota Restaurants to Enjoy Now That Season is Over
“The Sarasota restaurant scene just received a major boost, with three beloved spots earning recognition from the famed Michelin Guide.”

Sarasota’s Tastiest Two Weeks Have Arrived
Those look pretty great, but what’s for dinner? Ah, we thought you might ask…

Michelin Comes Calling, The LIST Gets Shaken Up & Sarasota Goes Zero-Proof
Yes, Chef! Over at Lefty’s Oyster & Seafood Bar, they’re trotting out a brand-new chef just in time for Savor Sarasota! Chef Patrick LaFountain now helms the Lefty’s kitchen. Chef Patrick is originally from here in the Sunshine State. But more recently,



Watershed Hospitality Concepts Joins Forces with Giving Kitchen for Dining with Gratitude 2025





Watershed Hospitality Concepts Lefty’s and Oyster Boys Conservation Team Up to Restore Oyster Reefs

Lefty’s Oyster & Seafood Bar is proud and thankful to be ranked #3 on dineSarasota’s April 2025 Hotlist!

New seafood restaurant and cocktail bar with a ‘fun setting’ opening in downtown Sarasota


Pi Pizza / Blase Martini Bar


Blase Cafe changes ownership – 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 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

A Drink For Every Taste. Bar Hopping in Downtown Sarasota
Just steps away at Cask & Ale is an assortment of expertly prepared cocktails made from top-shelf spirits and house-made simple syrups and garnishes. Best known for its Espressotini made with Borghetti liqueur, the lively cocktail bar also offers 12 beers on tap,


Best downtown Sarasota restaurants? 5 brunch spots locals love

