Gecko’s Hospitality Group will host local author, speaker, and leadership coach Jaime Marco, founder of Evolve Business Consulting, for a special public book event featuring her new book UnFunkt™: Quiet the Noise. Ignite the Light.

The event will take place at The Signature Room at Gecko’s Grill & Pub on Clark Road and will welcome community members, professionals, and readers who want to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with what matters most: authentic human connection.

Marco’s book introduces simple “micro-moves” that help individuals and teams reset, refocus, and move forward with greater clarity and intention. During the event, guests will have the opportunity to hear insights directly from the author, participate in interactive connection activities, and learn practical ways to “shed the funk” that can creep into workplaces, relationships, and daily life.

“This event is about bringing people together,” said Marco. “In a world that often feels noisy and overwhelming, we all need moments to pause, reconnect, and remember the power of small intentional actions.”

Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of UnFunkt™, meet the author, and engage in fun activities designed to spark conversation and connection.

As two active Sarasota Chamber members, both Gecko’s Hospitality Group and Evolve Business Consulting share a commitment to strengthening the local business community by creating spaces where people can learn, connect, and grow.

The event is open to the public and designed to bring together business leaders, teams, book lovers, and anyone interested in personal and professional growth.