Industry News
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10/17/24
Floridians May be Eligible for Transitional Sheltering in Hotels
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10/10/24
FloridaCommerce Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $50 Million Available for Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Milton
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10/10/24
FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Measure Impact of Damage Caused by Hurricane Milton
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10/8/24
FRLA Works with State of Florida To Encourage Reduced Costs at Hotels for Milton Evacuees
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10/6/24
Governor DeSantis Expands State of Emergency in Advance of Expected Hurricane Milton
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10/5/24
State of Emergency – Tropical Storm Milton
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10/2/24
Oct 1-9: Get Help at One-Stop Business Resource Sites in 17 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Helene
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09/30/24
FLORIDA DBPR ISSUES EMERGENCY ORDER 2024-08 TO STREAMLINE HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY EFFORTS
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09/29/24
FloridaCommerce Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $15 Million Available for Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Helene
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09/27/24
FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Measure Impact of Damage Caused by Hurricane Helene
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09/24/24
Governor DeSantis Expands State of Emergency in Advance of Expected Hurricane Helene
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09/23/24
State of Emergency Declared in Advance of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine/Expected Hurricane Helene
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09/18/24
National Food Safety Month: Essential Tips to Prevent Foodborne Illnesses in Your Restaurant
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09/6/24
National Food Safety Month: What is a Foodborne Illness? Breaking Down Common Foodborne Illnesses
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08/29/24
FRLA President & CEO Carol Dover Inducted into the VISIT FLORIDA Tourism Hall of Fame
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08/15/24
FloridaCommerce Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Available for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Debby
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08/14/24
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Endorses Representative Tom Leek for Florida Senate
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08/10/24
Resource for restaurant employees with families impacted by Hurricane Debby
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08/9/24
IRS relief now available to Hurricane Debby victims in all of South Carolina, most of Florida
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08/6/24
Governor DeSantis Announces Activation of Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan to Support Local Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Debby
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08/5/24
FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Measure Impact of Damage Caused by Hurricane Debby
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08/1/24
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of Gulf storm ‘Invest 97L’ – Now Potential Tropical Cyclone 4
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07/24/24
FRLA PARTNERS AGAIN WITH STRATEGIC VALUE MEDIA TO PRODUCE BUYERS GUIDE
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07/11/24
FloridaCommerce Announces Funding to Support Small Businesses Impacted by South Florida Flooding
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07/9/24
Unlocking Your Hospitality Career: 5 Ways UF’s Online Master’s Program Can Ignite Success
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06/27/24
FRLA Statement on the Veto of SB 280 on Vacation Rentals
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06/26/24
How Tipping Affects Each Haus in Your Restaurant
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05/16/24
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record Breaking Tourism Numbers
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05/13/24
FloridaCommerce Announces the Activation of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
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05/13/24
GOVERNOR DESANTIS ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER 24-95 – EXPANDS STATE OF EMERGENCY TO INCLUDE ESCAMBIA, OKALOOSA, AND SANTA ROSA COUNTIES
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05/10/24
Governor DeSantis Issues Executive Order 24-94 – May North Florida Tornadoes – Business Damage Assessment Survey Activated
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05/6/24
Florida Remains the #1 Destination for Domestic Tourism
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04/29/24
Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management ranked in world’s top 1% by QS World University Rankings
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04/22/24
Columbia Restaurant, Florida Hospitality Industry Mourns Loss of George Guito After 62 Years of Service, Profound Impact on Industry
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04/17/24
EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS: THE INTERVIEW SERIES, FRLA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – NICK SARRA
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04/16/24
Make Everyday Life More Affordable with LifeMart
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04/9/24
Tractor Joins 1% for the Planet for Earth Month
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04/4/24
The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association 28TH Annual Key West Songwriters Festival Presented by BMI Announces Ticketed Shows for May 1-5
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03/27/24
EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS: THE INTERVIEW SERIES, FRLA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – OLIVIA HOBLIT
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03/5/24
More than $1.9 Million in Scholarships Offered for Florida High School Students in Annual Hospitality Competitions
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02/21/24
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Recognizes Northeast Florida Hospitality Employees for Service Excellence at 15th Annual ROSE Awards Ceremony
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02/19/24
FRLA and Samuel’s Seafood Partner with Quest Kids Academy for Culinary Education Initiative
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02/14/24
EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS: THE INTERVIEW SERIES, FRLA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – CHUCK PRATHER
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02/12/24
Miami Lakes Educational Center Wins The 2nd Annual Universal Orlando Handheld Food Competition
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01/31/24
Florida Tourism Industry Promotes the Impacts and Benefits of Tourism During “Florida Tourism Days”
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01/29/24
FRLA, AHLA, NRA: Florida Hospitality Conference – Miami
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01/24/24
RELEASE: Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Award $550,000 in Florida Disaster Fund Grants for Hurricane Idalia Long-Term Recovery Efforts
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01/22/24
Are you guilty of committing these 5 payroll mistakes?
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01/18/24
Executive Insights: The Interview Series, FRLA Executive Committee – Greg Cook
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01/16/24
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Announces 2024 Board of Directors Executive Committee
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01/16/24
Travelers to Florida Continue to Outpace the Nation
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01/9/24
Florida Commerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey for Severe Weather Event
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01/9/24
Legislative Session Welcome: Support Local Members
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01/8/24
Tips for tipping: How to increase employees’ earnings without annoying your customers
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01/8/24
Senator Debbie Mayfield Recognizes Long Time Restaurateurs, FRLA Members as Constituents of the Week
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01/4/24
National Restaurant Association and Educational Foundation Name 2024 Boards, Including FRLA Board Chairman John Horne
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12/8/23
Tip Tax Credit
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11/17/23
Florida Tourism Numbers Get Boost
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11/16/23
FRLA Educational Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to Marathon High School ProStart Program
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11/14/23
OIR Approves an 15.1% Decrease in Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates for 2024
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11/14/23
Novel tech aims to solve the food waste crisis in the U.S. | Dell USA
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11/7/23
U.S. Foods Named FRLA Supplier of the Year, Inducted into Hospitality Hall of Fame
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11/6/23
Four Exciting Competitions Planned for Next Week’s Pizza Tomorrow Summit and Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show
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11/2/23
Space Coast Restaurateur, Nature Activist Inducted into FRLA Hospitality Hall of Fame
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10/30/23
South Florida Hospitality Leader Eduardo Fernandez Awarded Hotelier of the Year, Inducted into FRLA Hall of Fame
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10/25/23
PRESS RELEASE: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Names Hospitality Stars of the Industry at Annual Gala
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10/20/23
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Recognizes Sarasota and Manatee County Hospitality Stars
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10/18/23
4 Reasons to Add Tech Solutions Like Fintech to Your Restaurant
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10/10/23
Natural Gas: Limitless Opporunity
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09/25/23
NFSM Week 5: Building a Culture of Food Safety
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09/21/23
John Horne: Florida businesses and consumers need credit card swipe fee reform | Column
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09/18/23
NFSM WEEK 4: What’s changed? Food Safety Regulations in Review
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09/14/23
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Central Florida Chapter Announces Partnership with Orange County Public Schools to Engage Students, Strengthen the Future of Central Florida’s Hospitality Industry
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09/12/23
NFSM Week 3: Frequently Asked Questions about Health Inspections
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09/6/23
Governor Ron DeSantis Requests Federal Fisheries Disaster Declaration to Support Big Bend Fishing Industry Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
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09/5/23
NFSM Week 2: Personal Hygiene and Food Safety
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09/1/23
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Florida Affected by Hurricane Idalia
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09/1/23
Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $20 Million Available for Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
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09/1/23
NFSM Week 1: Master Time and Temperature Controls and Become a Food Safety Expert
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08/31/23
Closed Because of Hurricane Idalia? Let us know!
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08/30/23
Florida Commerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Measure Impact of Damage caused by Hurricane Idalia
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08/29/23
Governor Ron DeSantis Works with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to Waive Pet Policies for Hurricane Idalia Evacuees
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08/29/23
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Activation of Florida Disaster Fund in Preparation for Hurricane Idalia
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08/29/23
Governor DeSantis Expands State of Emergency – Includes Brevard, Osceola, & Orange Counties
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08/28/23
Governor Ron DeSantis Expands State of Emergency to Additional 13 counties – 46 total
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08/28/23
Three Ways Fintech’s Enterprise Solutions Can Improve Invoice Payments and Data Management Across All Your Locations
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08/26/23
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order in Preparation for Invest 93L
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08/25/23
National Food Safety Month Delves into the ‘Why’ of Common Food Safety Practices
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08/17/23
U.S. INCREASES PER DIEM RATES FOR FEDERAL TRAVELERS
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07/26/23
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Adds Meghan Myhill to Communications Team
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07/14/23
FRLA Partners Again with Strategic Value Media to Produce Buyers Guide
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06/27/23
Important Human Trafficking Compliance Update from DBPR
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06/26/23
Malaria in Florida: Department of Health Issues Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Advisory
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06/20/23
Fintech-Expand Your Invoice Payment Efficiencies with AP Automation
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06/12/23
Bipartisan, Bicameral Lawmakers Introduce the Credit Card Competition Act
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06/6/23
Fresh From Florida-Food Tastes Better When It Is Grown Closer to Home
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06/2/23
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $25 Million to Lee County Through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program
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05/26/23
New BMI/NRG Study Confirms Consumers Eat, Drink & Spend More When Listening to Music
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05/19/23
RELEASE: Florida has Lowest Unemployment Rate Amongst the 10 Largest States in the Nation and Experienced Record Tourism in First Quarter of 2023
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05/18/23
RELEASE: Hundreds of Hoteliers Lobby Congress for More Workers
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05/11/23
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Broward Chapter Awards Local Hospitality Scholarships, Connects Students with Top Broward Employers
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05/5/23
2023 Legislative Session Adjourns
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05/4/23
MICHELIN Adds 8 New Florida Restaurants to the Guide
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04/24/23
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Recognizes Monroe County Hospitality Stars
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04/21/23
Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program – $5 Million Available for Businesses Impacted by Flooding in Southeast Florida
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04/13/23
Governor DeSantis Declares State of Emergency for Broward County Flooding
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04/12/23
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to Recognize Monroe County Frontline Hospitality Employees
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04/3/23
More Florida Restaurants Added to Michelin Guide
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03/23/23
FLORIDA RESTAURANT & LODGING SHOW JOINS THE PIZZA TOMORROW SUMMIT TO COLOCATE AT THE ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER IN ORLANDO NOV. 8-9, 2023
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03/21/23
Florida Mosquito Control Association is 100 Years Strong: Protecting Floridians from the World’s Deadliest Animal – the Mosquito
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03/17/23
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $3 Million to FRLA Disaster Relief Fund
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03/10/23
More than $1.6 Million in Scholarships Offered for Florida High School Students in Annual Hospitality Competitions
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03/3/23
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $50 Million Available for Local Governments Impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole
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02/22/23
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Recognizes Northeast Florida Hospitality Stars
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02/15/23
Florida Breaks Record for Highest Visitation in State History
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02/10/23
New Additions in Miami to MICHELIN Guide Florida: February 2023
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02/3/23
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Private-Sector Support for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian and Awards $2.1 Million to Accelerate Recovery Efforts
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01/31/23
Hotels Continue to Recover in 2023 as Industry Begins New Era of Operations
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01/27/23
Florida DEO launches $142M program for small businesses. Here’s everything you need to know.
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01/25/23
Visit Lauderdale in partnership with FRLA Broward to Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week at Together We Shine Tourism Luncheon on May 11
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01/17/23
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Announces 2023 Board of Directors Executive Committee
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01/4/23
VISIT FLORIDA Highlights Incredible Year for Florida Tourism
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12/6/22
U.S. Small Business Administration to Offer Disaster Loans with No Interest and No Payments for First Year
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12/2/22
PepsiCo and CELSIUS® Launch “Save the Shore” Program to Fund Hurricane Ian Relief and Restoration Efforts for Florida’s Iconic Coastline Businesses
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11/23/22
DBPR Issues Emergency Order Providing License Renewal Relief to Food and Lodging Operators
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11/17/22
News: US visitors boost Florida tourism industry
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11/16/22
Palm Beach Chef & Restaurateur Frank Eucalitto Inducted into Hospitality Hall of Fame
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11/16/22
Johnson Jackson PLLC, Shareholder Kevin Johnson Inducted into Hospitality Hall of Fame
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11/16/22
Veteran Hospitality Leader, Local Hotelier Sheldon Suga Inducted into Hospitality Hall of Fame
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11/15/22
New Florida Restaurant & Lodging Magazine Out Now!
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11/10/22
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Gauge Impact of Hurricane Nicole on Florida Businesses
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11/7/22
Governor DeSantis Declares State of Emergency for Subtropical Storm Nicole
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11/3/22
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Names Stars of the Hospitality Industry at Annual Gala
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10/18/22
AHLA RELEASE: Hotel leisure travel up 14% over 2019
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10/13/22
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Warns Hospitality Industry After Ian: “Price Gouging Will Not Be Tolerated”
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10/8/22
State of Florida Announces Transitional Sheltering Program for Residents Impacted by Hurricane Ian
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10/7/22
Blue Roof Program Available for Floridians in Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Collier and DeSoto
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10/4/22
Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $50 Million Available – At Least $10 Million of Which Must Go to Assist Agricultural Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian
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10/1/22
Governor DeSantis Waives Work Search Reporting and Additional Reemployment Assistance Requirements for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian
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09/30/22
Minimum Wage Increase Effective Today
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09/28/22
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Evaluate Impact of Hurricane Ian on the State’s Business
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09/27/22
FRLA Asks Hotels to List Availability, Allow Pets
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09/26/22
Emergency Accommodations Module Launched
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09/25/22
State of Emergency and Florida Price Gouging Hotline Both Expanded
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09/24/22
Governor DeSantis Expands State of Emergency Statewide; AG Expands Price Gouging Hotline
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09/22/22
National Food Safety Month Week 4: Executive Team
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09/21/22
Legislative Priorities
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09/20/22
AHLA Foundation Announces Partnership With U.S. Job Corps to Attract Hotel Employees
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09/16/22
National Food Safety Month Week 3: Focus on Multi-Unit Operators
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09/9/22
National Food Safety Month Week 2: Focus on Food Managers
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09/1/22
AHLA Establishes Sept. 1 as National Hotel Employee Day
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08/31/22
National Food Safety Month Week 1: Food Handlers
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08/29/22
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Buyers Guide
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08/25/22
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and Florida Retail Federation Endorse Governor Ron DeSantis for Re-election
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08/21/22
Florida Tourism Continues to Bounce Back
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08/10/22
AAHOA Launches ElevateHER Women’s Initiative to Highlight and Support Women Hoteliers and Leaders in the Industry
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07/29/22
National Restaurant Association to SBA: Release $180M in RRF Funds
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07/29/22
New Issue of Florida Restaurant and Lodging Magazine Released
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07/11/22
VISIT FLORIDA Announces FY 2022-23 Tourism Industry Leadership
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07/1/22
AS 97% OF SURVEYED HOTELS REPORT STAFFING SHORTAGES, AHLA FOUNDATION EXPANDS RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN
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06/17/22
Secretary Dane Eagle Announces Florida Employers Add Jobs for 25th Consecutive Month
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06/15/22
Two Florida High Schools Win $10,000 from Rachael Ray ProStart Grow Grant to Nurture Their Culinary and Restaurant Management Education Programs
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06/10/22
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Members Receive Michelin Guide Recognition
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06/10/22
Congratulations to Florida’s New Michelin-Recognized Restaurants
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05/19/22
Island Oasis® Partners with Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE®) to support foodservice families facing a qualifying crisis
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05/17/22
DHS and DOL Announce Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for Second Half of Fiscal Year
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05/13/22
Florida Tourism Continues to Grow in Q1 2022
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05/4/22
Two Florida High School Teams to Compete for Top Honors at National Culinary & Restaurant Business Competition in Washington, D.C.
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05/4/22
AAHOA Names New President and CEO: Laura Lee Blake
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05/3/22
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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04/28/22
Congratulations to FRLA Members For Winning Forbes Five-Star Awards
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04/20/22
The Florida Craft Spirits Association Announces Official Launch of the Florida Distillery Trail
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04/19/22
REPORT: HOTELS PROJECTED TO END 2022 DOWN $20 BILLION IN BUSINESS TRAVEL REVENUE, NEARLY 25% BELOW PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS
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04/14/22
FRLA Welcomes Shaquille O’Neal-owned Big Chicken to Florida, FRLA
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04/13/22
Indian River State College Launches Free Promise Program for Culinary and Hospitality Programs
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04/13/22
Take advantage of these tax credits
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04/7/22
House Votes to Replenish RRF, Uncertain Path in Senate
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04/7/22
Emergency Physicians Warn of the Dangers of Unsafe Alcohol Consumption
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04/4/22
Restaurants to Congress: Economic Conditions Threaten Nearly 20% of Restaurants and We Can’t Go It Alone
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04/1/22
DHS and DOL to Supplement the H-2B Cap with Additional Visas for Second Half of Fiscal Year 2022
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03/31/22
Finding Peace Through Travel – Rozeta Mahboubi – Women’s History Month
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03/31/22
Getting to Know Anna MacDiarmid – Women’s History Month
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03/30/22
Getting to Know Keri Burns – Women’s History Month
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03/29/22
In the Kitchen with Chef Lindsay Autry – Women’s History Month
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03/28/22
Barbara Bowden – A Heart for Hospitality and Helping Others Along the Way – Women’s History Month
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03/27/22
Jodi Cross – Marketing and Mentoring in Florida – Women’s History Month
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03/25/22
Lois Croft – Taking Risks and Never Giving Up – Women’s History Month
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03/23/22
Fifth Generation Restaurateur – Andrea Gonzmart – Women’s History Month
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03/22/22
NICOLE CHAPMAN – SHOWING OTHER WOMEN AND HER DAUGHTER THAT HARD WORK PAYS OFF– WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
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03/18/22
Sara Malmstrom – Don’t Be Afraid to Try – Women’s History Month
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03/16/22
Dannette Lynch – Following Her Passions – Women’s History Month
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03/14/22
Getting to Know Sonny Flynn – Women’s History Month
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03/10/22
Olivia Hoblit – Mentoring the Next Generation of Hospitality Leaders – Women’s History Month
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03/10/22
More than $1 Million in Scholarships Offered for Florida High School Students in Annual Hospitality Competitions
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03/8/22
FRLA Statement on VISIT FLORIDA Reauthorization
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03/5/22
SBA Deadline is Approaching for Florida Businesses Affected by the 2021 Surfside Building Collapse to Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans
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03/4/22
Women’s History Month – Recognizing Women Across Florida’s Hospitality Industry
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02/28/22
Governor Ron DeSantis Launches Donation Portal for Southwest Florida Tornado Survivors Following Federal Government’s Decision to Deny Assistance
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02/24/22
Governor DeSantis, Surgeon General Share Updated COVID Guidance
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02/15/22
RELEASE: Florida Tourism Continues to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels
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02/3/22
HR Tips: 3 Ways to Effectively Manage HR Responsibilities
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02/3/22
FLORIDA RESTAURANT AND LODGING ASSOCIATION ADDED AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF 2022 SUN ‘N FUN AEROSPACE EXPO
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01/28/22
Multi-factor authentication: An extra layer of security for an extra layer of protection
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01/24/22
Omicron Variant Hit Restaurant Industry Hard; Replenishing the RRF Forecast to Save more than Florida Jobs
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01/17/22
Clarion Events Food & Beverage Group and The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Announce the Reboot of Its Annual Tradeshow
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01/13/22
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Announces 2022 Board of Directors Executive Committee
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12/27/21
CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine for all
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12/22/21
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Melanie Griffin as Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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12/14/21
FRLA Announces Government Relations Personnel Update
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11/22/21
90-Second Update: Uncle Sam, Where’s My ERTC?
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11/18/21
BREAKING NEWS: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida Jobs
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11/17/21
OSHA Suspends ETS Enforcement due to Fifth Circuit’s Latest Take on Vaccine Rule
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11/16/21
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Supports Promise Fund of Florida’s Fight Against Breast Cancer
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11/4/21
Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Announces Details of Two Major Vaccination Policies
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10/15/21
White House Announces New Travel Policy: Vaccination Required for Foreign National Travelers
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10/15/21
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to Hialeah High School ProStart Program
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09/21/21
IMPORTANT MINIMUM WAGE COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION
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09/15/21
REPORT: Florida Hotels Projected to End 2021 Down $5.3 Billion in Business Travel Revenue
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09/8/21
FEMA Activates Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program for Hurricane Ida Survivors – Fact Sheet
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09/1/21
Survey: 67% OF BUSINESS TRAVELERS TO REDUCE TRIPS AMID RISING COVID-19 CASES
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08/31/21
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION RELEASES 2021 MID-YEAR STATE OF THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY UPDATE
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08/30/21
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Announces Exclusive Partnership with Besnard Insurance
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08/24/21
Florida Restaurant Industry Financial Security in Danger of Being Wiped Out Without Congressional Relief
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08/24/21
Florida’s liquor license lottery is now open. Here’s what you need to know – South Florida Business Journal
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08/23/21
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show Postponed
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08/18/21
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey in Response to Tropical Storm Fred
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08/11/21
AHLA SECURES CHANGES TO HOTEL LOAN PROGRAM, UP TO $2 MILLION PER PROPERTY
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08/6/21
Yelp Helps Businesses Communicate Vaccination Requirements
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07/27/21
FRLA Partners with the Blue Angels Foundation to Support Wounded Veterans
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07/23/21
VIDEO: FRLA Restaurant Director and Restaurant Owner Talks Labor Shortage on Fox News
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07/3/21
Governor DeSantis Declares State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Elsa, Urges Floridians to Prepare
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06/30/21
AHLA and AAHOA Join Forces with State Hospitality Associations to Form American Hospitality Alliance
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06/22/21
Gas South Becomes Natural Gas Leader in Florida Commercial Market
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06/21/21
FRLA Releases Updated Guidance For Alcohol To-Go
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06/14/21
FRLA Launches Website to Help Fill Florida’s Hospitality Jobs
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06/7/21
FRLA Announces New Director of Operations for RCS Training
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05/28/21
EEOC Releases Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Employers
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05/24/21
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s Withdrawal from Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program
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05/19/21
Pop-Up Vaccination Sites at Clearwater Beach Hotels Tomorrow
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05/14/21
Governor DeSantis Signs Bill Allowing To-Go Sales of Alcoholic Beverages by Restaurants
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05/13/21
Sen. Rick Scott Meets with Florida Business Leaders on Need to Get Floridians Back to Work
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05/11/21
New Poll Shows Florida Voters Overwhelmingly Support the Seminole Gaming Compact
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05/3/21
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application Portal Now Open
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04/30/21
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Celebrates Legislative Victories for Florida’s Hospitality Industry
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04/28/21
FRLA Statement on Passage of Alcohol-to-Go Legislation, Bill Now Goes to Governor DeSantis
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04/28/21
DEO Announces Temporary Extension of Work Search Waiver Through May 29
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04/28/21
Rick Scott Calls on Labor Department to Fight Fraud and Abuse to Get Americans Back to Work
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04/27/21
SBA Announces Opening of Restaurant Revitalization Fund – Get Prepared Now
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04/23/21
FRLA Statement on New Gaming Compact with Seminole Tribe
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04/23/21
Commissioner Fried Encourages Florida Restaurants to Apply for the U.S. SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund
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04/9/21
Treasury, IRS provide guidance on tax relief for deductions for food or beverages from restaurants
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03/30/21
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Urges Senate to Protect Tourism Tax Revenues, Oppose SB 2008
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03/29/21
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and Florida Hospitality Industry Praise the Signing of COVID-19 Liability Bill
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03/26/21
SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
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03/25/21
FRLA Statement on the Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccinations
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03/25/21
For Immediate Release: Governor Ron DeSantis Opens Vaccines to 40+ Monday, 18+ April 5
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03/24/21
SBA Increases Lending Limit for COVID-19 EIDL
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03/18/21
SBA Extends Deferment Period for all COVID-19 EIDL and Other Disaster Loans until 2022
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03/15/21
VIDEO RELEASE: FRLA Urges Floridians to Support Florida Restaurants
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03/11/21
Statement by FRLA President and CEO Carol Dover on the Passage of the American Rescue Plan
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03/11/21
The American Rescue Plan Act Will Help Restore the Restaurant Industry and Save Jobs
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03/8/21
US and Europe Will Suspend Tariffs on Alcohol, Food, and Airplanes
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03/5/21
SBA Releases Updated FAQs on PPP and Interim Final Rule
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03/4/21
National Restaurant Association Top Trends of 2021
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03/3/21
Legislative Priorities
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02/24/21
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs Strengthens Home-Delivered Meal Assistance and the Florida Restaurant Meal Initiative
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02/23/21
University of Florida Seeking Survey Input to Help Plan for Future Crisis Events
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02/19/21
FDA Confirms COVID-19 Not Transmitted through Food or Food Packaging
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02/18/21
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Julie Imanuel Brown as Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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02/11/21
FRLA Urges Push Back to Proposed Travel Restrictions to Florida
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02/10/21
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Announces 2021 Board Executive Committee
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02/2/21
Job Creators Network Names FRLA Restaurant Director Small Business Owner of The Year
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01/28/21
FRLA Membership Director Named to Prominent Board Position with the International Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA)
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01/26/21
The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association and MPLC Announce Strategic Partnership
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01/14/21
FRLA Joins Pepsi Stronger Together to Give Back During Super Bowl LV
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01/13/21
National Restaurant Association Releases 2020 Top Food and Menu Trends
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01/8/21
MEDIA ADVISORY: Hotel Industry Convenes Virtual Anti-Trafficking Summit Ahead of Super Bowl LV
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01/7/21
VIDEO RELEASE: FRLA Restaurant Members Discuss Importance of Staying Open
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01/7/21
PRESS RELEASE: FRLA Palm Beach Hosts Virtual “Eat in For Education”
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12/23/20
SafeStaff Connector December 2020
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12/22/20
National Restaurant Association and FRLA Share Guidance on Relief Bill
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12/22/20
VIDEO RELEASE: Florida Restaurants Thank Governor DeSantis For Keeping Restaurants Open TALLAHASSEE
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12/21/20
Congress to Pass $900 Billion COVID Relief Legislation
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12/16/20
PRESS RELEASE: Tampa and Clearwater-Area Restaurants and Hotels Achieve Top Sanitation and Safety Award from the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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12/14/20
PRESS RELEASE: Sarasota and Bradenton Restaurants and Hotels Achieve Top Sanitation and Safety Award from the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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11/19/20
Florida Lodging Employers: January 1 Human Trafficking Training Compliance Deadline is Approaching
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11/18/20
SURVEY: 71% OF HOTELS WON’T SURVIVE ANOTHER SIX MONTHS WITHOUT FURTHER GOVERNMENT COVID RELIEF
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11/13/20
From Classroom to Computer – the Rise of E-learning in a Pandemic World
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11/6/20
Statement on Hotel and Restaurant Safety During COVID-19
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11/5/20
FRLA Members Recognized in Best of Tallahassee 2020
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11/4/20
**PRESS RELEASE** SMALL BUSINESSES, WORKERS WORRY ABOUT MOUNTING JOB LOSSES WITH BALLOT AMENDMENT 2’S PASSAGE
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11/2/20
**PRESS RELEASE** GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS: “VOTE NO ON BALLOT AMENDMENT 2”
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10/31/20
ICYMI: FOX BUSINESS: “Florida’s small businesses cannot survive a $15 minimum wage mandate”
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10/30/20
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Urgers Voters to Reject Ballot Amendment 2
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10/28/20
FRLA Members Recognized in Florida 500 for Hospitality/Tourism
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10/27/20
**IN CASE YOU MISSED IT** SUN-SENTINEL: PROTECT FLORIDA BUSINESSES; VOTE NO ON AMENDMENT 2 | OPINION
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10/27/20
**PRESS RELEASE** TAMPA BAY RESTAURANT WORKERS HOST RALLIES TO EDUCATE FLORIDIANS TO VOTE NO ON BALLOT AMENDMENT 2
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10/23/20
Press Release: John Morgan Equates Small Businesses to Thieves in Ballot Amendment 2 Debate; Small Business Owner JT Corrales Urges Voters to Vote No on 2 and Save Florida Jobs
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10/23/20
Protect Florida businesses; vote no on Amendment 2 | Opinion
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10/22/20
**IN CASE YOU MISSED IT** FLORIDA TODAY: AMENDMENT 2 WOULD HURT THE PEOPLE IT’S SUPPOSED TO HELP WITH $15 MINIMUM WAGE | OPINION
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10/22/20
**IN CASE YOU MISSED IT** THE NEWS-PRESS: GUEST OPINION: RAISING MINIMUM WAGE WOULD HURT FLORIDA FAMILIES, NOT HELP THEM
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10/20/20
SBA’s Disaster Loans Are Helping Businesses and Residents, Now top $11 Million in Florida for Hurricane Sally Damage
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10/19/20
ICYMI: Palm Beach Restaurants and Hotels Achieve Top Sanitation and Safety Award from the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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10/13/20
**VIDEO RELEASE** NEW AD WARNS FLORIDIANS TO READ THE FINE PRINT ON BALLOT AMENDMENT 2
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10/13/20
Help guests feel safe: tips for cleaning POS equipment
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10/9/20
**ICYMI** SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE: AMENDMENT 2 “UNWISE TO INFLICT” ON FLORIDA BUSINESSES
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10/6/20
EDITORIAL: Should Florida’s minimum wage be raised to $15?
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10/6/20
Editorial: Amendment 2 would hit Florida businesses just as they’re struggling to come back
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10/6/20
**ICYMI** FLORIDA TODAY: RESTAURANT WORKER: WHY I’M VOTING ‘NO’ ON AMENDMENT 2 TO RAISE FLORIDA’S MINIMUM WAGE | OPINION
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10/6/20
**ICYMI** DAILY COMMERCIAL: SCOTT BERRY: VOTE NO ON AMENDMENT 2 TO PROTECT BUSINESSES, JOBS
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10/5/20
ICYMI: Southwest Florida Restaurants and Hotels Achieve Top Sanitation and Safety Award from the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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10/2/20
**PRESS RELEASE** NATIONAL JOB CREATORS NETWORK: BALLOT AMENDMENT 2 WILL “PUT FLORIDA WORKERS OUT OF A JOB”
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10/1/20
AIF, FRF, NFIB & FRLA’S RESET TASK FORCE RELEASES COVID-19 LIABILITY PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS
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09/30/20
NEW COALITION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR LEADERS CALL ON CONGRESS TO ACT ON COVID RELIEF BEFORE ELECTION
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09/28/20
**PRESS RELEASE** SEN. GRUTERS, REP. SPROWLS ANNOUNCE OPPOSITION TO BALLOT AMENDMENT 2
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09/25/20
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Phase 3 Re-Opening of Florida Businesses
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09/24/20
ICYMI: Northeast Florida Restaurants and Hotels Achieve Top Sanitation and Safety Award from the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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09/24/20
PRESS RELEASE: WITH 336,000 JOBS LOST DUE TO COVID-19, MILLIONAIRE JOHN MORGAN TELLS SMALL BUSINESSES TO “DO A BETTER JOB”
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09/24/20
FLORIDA FARMS, RETAILERS, HOMEBUILDERS AND CONVENIENCE STORES, AMONG OTHER SMALL BUSINESSES, URGE VOTERS TO OPPOSE BALLOT AMENDMENT 2
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09/23/20
Governor Ron DeSantis Activates Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Small Businesses Damaged by Hurricane Sally
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09/22/20
ICYMI: CHARLOTTE SUN: BALLOT AMENDMENT 2 “COULD HAVE NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE STATE’S ECONOMY”
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09/22/20
Payments Without Pesky Limits
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09/18/20
FLORIDA RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION REVEALS DRASTIC WAGE HIKE FROM BALLOT AMENDMENT 2 WITH LAUNCH OF NEW TIPPED WAGE CALCULATOR
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09/11/20
FRLA Statement on Centers for Disease Control Publication “Community and Close Contact Exposures Associated with COVID-19 Among Symptomatic Adults ≥ 18 Years in 11 Outpatient Health Care Facilities”
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09/11/20
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Broward and Miami Dade Counties Will Move to Phase 2 of Re-Opening
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09/10/20
Florida DBPR Issues Emergency Order To Reopen Bars – Effective Monday, September 14
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09/9/20
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Travel Within the State to Help Tourism Recover
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09/9/20
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: FLORIDA TAXWATCH RELEASES ANALYSIS OF AMENDMENT 2 – FLORIDA’S $15 MINIMUM WAGE INITIATIVE
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09/9/20
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Begins Paying Federal Lost Wages Assistance Program Benefits
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09/4/20
BREAKING NEWS: Governor Ron DeSantis Approves Palm Beach County to Enter Phase 2
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09/2/20
PRESS RELEASE: FLORIDA VOTERS SHOULD TAKE HEED AS FEDERAL DATA WARNS OF A JOBLESS WORKFORCE WITH BALLOT AMENDMENT 2
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09/1/20
SafeStaff Connector September Issue
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08/26/20
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Participation in the Federal Lost Wages Assistance Program
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08/25/20
Driving Profitability in The Third-Party Delivery Space
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08/21/20
Guidance Released for Restaurants on Customers Wearing Masks
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08/20/20
PRESS RELEASE: FLORIDA SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND EMPLOYEES SAY: BALLOT AMENDMENT 2 HURTS YOU
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08/18/20
Five Ways A Multi-Purpose Terminal Can Grow Your Business
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08/17/20
DBPR Releases FAQs for Restaurants and Food Establishments
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08/14/20
ALERT: Malicious Cyber Actor Spoofing COVID-19 Loan Relief Webpage via Phishing Emails
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08/11/20
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to Distribute 50,000 Masks to Southwest Florida Hospitality Workers
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08/11/20
Florida Restaurant Owners Ask: Can I Take a Customer’s Temperature?
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08/10/20
FRLA to Distribute 50,000 Masks to Palm Beach Area Hospitality Workers
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08/9/20
President Signs Executive Orders on UI, Payroll Tax
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08/6/20
BREAKING NEWS: Governor Updates Restaurant Employee Screening Protocols
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08/6/20
FRLA Palm Beach Chapter Awards Local Students with College Scholarships Totaling $27,500
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08/4/20
Opportunities for Summer Wine Sales
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07/29/20
FRLA Provides Update on Hotels as Emergency Shelters
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07/23/20
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Partners with US Health and Human Services Department to Keep Florida Hospitality Employees Working Safely
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07/23/20
Florida Restaurants and Hotels Achieve Top Sanitation and Safety Award from the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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07/22/20
U.S. Surgeon General to join Miami-Dade County Mayor and Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for hospitality industry mask giveaway event
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07/21/20
Senator Rubio Names FRLA Member – Sergio’s Family Restaurant – the Senate Small Business of the Week
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07/16/20
Select State-Supported COVID-19 Testing Sites to Offer Observed Self-Swab Testing for Symptomatic Individuals
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07/15/20
We Need Congress to Enact the Blueprint for Restaurant Revival
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07/15/20
Four Ways You Should be Using Restaurant Data to Grow Sales
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07/7/20
FRLA Remembers Bill Shumate
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07/2/20
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Launches Seal of Commitment, Safety Promise to Guests
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07/1/20
DBPR Provides Clarification on Bar Closures in Amended Emergency Order
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06/29/20
URGENT BAR CLOSURE CLARIFICATION
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06/26/20
BREAKING NEWS: DBPR Suspends On-Premises Alcohol Sales at Bars
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06/23/20
FRLA Encourages All Florida Residents and Visitors to Wear Masks, Releases Updated Operating Recommendations
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06/23/20
Five ways to use email marketing to stay in touch with your customers
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06/18/20
Oxford Economic Hotel Report: $16.8 Billion Loss in State and Local Tax Revenue from Drop in Hotel Operations and Occupancy
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06/15/20
Update: Favorable Interim Rule On PPP Flexibility Act Released
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06/9/20
AAA Four Diamond Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ Crown Jewel, Invites Guests to “Return To Rosen”
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06/9/20
Update: PPP Flexibility Act – Upcoming Procedures
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06/5/20
FRLA Releases Phase 2 Re-Opening FAQs
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06/5/20
President Trump Signs the PPP Flexibility Act Into Law
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06/3/20
US Senate Passes PPP Fixes
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06/3/20
BREAKING NEWS: Florida Moves into Phase 2 of Reopening: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step
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05/23/20
US Department of Treasury, SBA Release New Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness
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05/22/20
Additional Counties Approved For Vacation Rentals
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05/18/20
MONROE COUNTY PREPARES FOR LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS TO REOPEN AND REMOVAL OF CHECKPOINTS
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05/15/20
FRLA Congratulates Newly Announced CEO for the National Restaurant Association
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05/1/20
FRLA Shares FAQs for Re-Opening Phase 1
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04/29/20
FRLA Statement on Governor Ron DeSantis’ Plan for Florida’s Recovery: “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step.”
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04/28/20
Sustainability & Green Initiatives at the Universal Orlando Resort Hotels
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04/28/20
Florida Department of Revenue Issues Emergency Order for Corporate Income Taxes
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04/27/20
FRLA Releases Re-Opening Guidance for Restaurants and Hotels
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04/24/20
SBA Issues Interim Final Rule: Business Loan Program Temporary Changes & Paycheck Protection Program
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04/22/20
FRLA Members Join Governor DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task Force to Get Florida Safely Back to Work
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04/11/20
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Awards More Than 1,000 Small Business Bridge Loans
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04/10/20
National Restaurant Association Measures COVID-19 Impact
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04/3/20
Governor’s Office Releases FAQs for Executive Order 20-91
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04/3/20
Uber Eats Gives Back to The Restaurant Industry
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03/30/20
Feed the Need Florida Launches to Distribute Meals to Families Impacted by COVID-19
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03/26/20
FAU Hospitality and Tourism Management Program Offers Lifeline to Workers Struggling During Coronavirus Pandemic
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03/26/20
Department of Revenue Extends Property Tax Payment Due Date from March 31 to April 15
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03/26/20
Department of Revenue Extends March Sales Tax Due Dates for Adversely Affected Taxpayers
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03/25/20
Florida Department of Elder Affairs Announces Partnership with DBPR and FRLA to Support Meals to the Elderly
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03/23/20
Best Practices for Curbside, Delivery and Upping Sales to Help You Survive in the Covid-19 Environment
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03/23/20
Governor Ron DeSantis Requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump
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03/21/20
FRLA Releases COVID-19 FAQs for Restaurants and Bars
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03/21/20
Restaurants Stay Open During COVID-19: A Great Win For The Industry
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03/20/20
GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS LIFTS ALCOHOL DELIVERY BAN, ALLOWS RESTAURANTS TO STAY OPEN FOR DELIVERY AND TAKE-OUT TO PROTECT FLORIDIANS FROM COVID-19 SPREAD
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03/20/20
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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03/17/20
Top Hotel CEOs Meet with President Trump, Vice President Pence On Urgent Assistance to Keep Hotels From Shuttering; Protect Millions of Employees From Losing Jobs
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03/17/20
DBPR Releases Requirements for Florida Restaurants, Bars, and Nightclubs
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03/17/20
FRLA Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis For Keeping Floridians Safe, Supporting Florida Workers and Businesses During COVID-19 Event
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03/17/20
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues an Executive Order Regarding Bars, Beaches and Restaurants
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03/16/20
Governor Ron DeSantis Activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
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03/16/20
FDACS Advises Consumers & Businesses on Food Safety & Sanitizing for COVID-19
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03/12/20
Governor DeSantis Activates Emergency Business Damage Assessment Survey for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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03/11/20
Attorney General Moody Activates Price Gouging Hotline
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03/11/20
EPA Releases List of Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19
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03/9/20
Hundreds of Florida High School Students Compete in 2020 Culinary Competition, Receive More than $800K in Scholarships
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03/1/20
Department of Health Provides Update on Coronavirus
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02/19/20
FRLA Northeast Chapter Celebrates Area’s Top Industry Workers at ROSE Awards
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02/4/20
100+ Florida ProStart Students Team Up with Famous Chefs, NFL Legends at Taste of the NFL
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02/3/20
Florida Lt. Gov. Nuñez: On human trafficking, Florida is CLOSED for business
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01/29/20
Meet our January Member of the Month
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01/17/20
Recreational Marijuana Legalization Will Not Be on the 2020 Florida Ballot
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01/16/20
WOTC, IEC, EZs & Disaster Relief Legislation Signed into Law
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01/14/20
Attorney General Moody Launches Direct Support Organization to the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking
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01/13/20
Plant-Based, Sustainable, and Healthy are What’s Hot on Restaurant Menus in 2020
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01/9/20
Hotel Industry, NFL Tackle Human Trafficking Prevention Ahead of Super Bowl LIV
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01/7/20
Hotel Industry Convenes Anti-Trafficking Summit Ahead of Super Bowl LIV
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12/19/19
Industry Alert: Spending bill passed through the House of Representatives
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12/18/19
Feeling Jolly About our December Member of the Month
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12/3/19
Action Alert: Restaurant Tax Depreciation
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11/26/19
Thankful for our November Member of the Month
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11/19/19
Alert: Save VISIT FLORIDA Funding
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11/14/19
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
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11/4/19
Florida ProStart Receives $138,781.94 From Whole Foods Market
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10/26/19
FRLA Honors Dave Jarrett As Special Honoree
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10/24/19
It’s a treat to honor our October Member of the Month
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10/22/19
FRLA Chef Of The Year Awarded To Chef William Ryan
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10/19/19
FRLA Restaurant Employee Of The Year Awarded To Sandra Cottrell
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10/16/19
Hospitality Industry Workers Honored at FRLA Pinellas ROSE Awards
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10/16/19
FRLA Restaurant GM Of The Year Awarded To John Pedaggi
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10/15/19
The Fastest Way to Get a Delivery Program Up and Running
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10/13/19
FRLA Hotel Employee Of The Year Awarded To Karen Padgett
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10/11/19
FRLA Hotel GM Of The Year Awarded To Heidi Dennis
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10/9/19
The Significant Role Plastic Straws Play in Health and Safety
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10/9/19
Pinnacle Hospitality Systems Inducted Into Hospitality Hall Of Fame
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10/8/19
$15 Minimum Wage: Don’t Believe a Promise that Can’t Be Kept
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10/6/19
Nick Vojnovic Inducted Into Hospitality Hall Of Fame
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10/3/19
Late David Burke Inducted Into Hospitality Hall Of Fame
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09/30/19
Statement on ‘Slave Wages’ Remark
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09/26/19
FRLA Welcomes New Chairman of the Board
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09/25/19
The Inn-side scoop on our Member of the Month
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09/11/19
Taco ‘Bout a Cook-Off! Lee County Culinary Students to Serve Up Local Competition
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09/4/19
Statement on Hurricane Dorian Price Gouging
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09/2/19
FRLA in State EOC for Hurricane Dorian
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09/2/19
ALERT: Price Gouging and Hurricane Dorian
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08/30/19
Governor’s Conference on Tourism Cancelled
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08/29/19
Statement on Hurricane Dorian
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08/28/19
Federal District Court Rules on ADA Litigation
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08/26/19
ALERT: Potential Scam in Key West
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08/23/19
Introducing the August Member of the Month
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08/15/19
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces All-Time Record Six-Month Visitation for Florida
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08/2/19
Let the Beer Shine – Understand Beer Consumers to Increase Sales
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08/2/19
Universal Orlando Announces New Theme Park
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07/29/19
Human Trafficking Awareness: A Year Long Fight
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07/23/19
Get to know our July Members of the Month
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07/8/19
The Importance of AgeID®
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07/2/19
Florida Department of Health: ‘No Public Health Concerns in Destin’
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06/26/19
Meet our June Member of the Month
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06/24/19
Pinellas & Hillsborough Luncheon with the Chairman
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06/24/19
FRLA Pinellas to Hold Christmas in July Food Drive
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06/20/19
$15/hour is not good for the people
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06/14/19
Is Plant Forward the Way Forward?
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06/6/19
FRLA Adds Three to Membership Staff
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06/3/19
Florida ProStart Teams Place at National Competition
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05/31/19
DBPR’s Food Safety Tips for the 2019 Hurricane Season
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05/30/19
Luebkemann Appointed to Food Safety Council
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05/29/19
Our May Member of the Month Came to Play🍴
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05/21/19
5 Easy Ways to Get More Reviews for Your Establishment
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05/20/19
FRLA Broward to Honor High School Culinary Programs and Educators
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05/16/19
FRLA HIRES FORSYTHE AND GHOLSTON
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05/15/19
FRLA Regional Director, Dannette Lynch, Wins Tourism Person of the Year
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05/8/19
PALM BEACH HOSPITALITY STUDENTS RECEIVE $25,000
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05/7/19
Well Shot Photos Can Make the Sale
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04/29/19
All About our April Member of the Month
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04/24/19
Carol Dover Issues Statement on VISIT FLORIDA
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04/23/19
VISIT FLORIDA and Partners Work to Create Memorable Experiences for Visitors
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04/17/19
Senate Supports VISIT FLORIDA
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04/16/19
VISIT FLORIDA Should Be Fully Funded
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04/15/19
Eat Local This World Food Travel Day
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04/8/19
Short-Term Vacation Rentals and FRLA
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03/28/19
Hotel Industry Announces Grant to Train Youth for Hospitality Careers in Orlando
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03/25/19
Our March Member of the Month is a Gem
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03/15/19
A Tourism Day for the Books
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03/14/19
FRLA Honors Hometown Heroes
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03/13/19
Be Smart with SafeStaff
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03/8/19
2019 Florida ProStart Competition Sees Hundreds of High School Students Compete
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02/27/19
2019 ROSE Awards Honor Front Lines of Northeast Florida’s Hospitality
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02/25/19
FRLA Monroe Welcomes New Board
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02/25/19
Serving Up Our February Member of the Month
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02/22/19
FRLA Monroe Chapter Donates to FKCC Scholarship
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02/22/19
There’s Room for Everyone Under the MO+S Umbrella
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02/13/19
Have Your Say on Tourism Day
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02/8/19
FRLA Broward Director Announced
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02/4/19
Be Flexible: An Alternative to Plastic Straw Bans
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02/1/19
Gov. DeSantis Budgets $76 Million for VISIT FLORIDA
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02/1/19
Hospitality Heroes Honored in Northwest Florida
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01/22/19
Palm Beach EATS Mixes Students, Chefs & Locally-Grown Produce
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01/17/19
Nominations in Full Bloom for 11th Annual ROSE Awards
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01/16/19
Southwest Florida Water Management District WISE Program
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01/14/19
FRLA’s Florida Inns Chapter Is Association’s First State-Wide Special Interest Chapter
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01/10/19
Gov. DeSantis Unveils Water Policy Reform
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01/7/19
FRLA Collier Chapter Merges with Collier County Lodging & Tourism Alliance
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11/6/18
Miami Herald’s Florida Influencers Have Final Say
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11/1/18
Gov. Scott Announces More Resources for Red Tide Testing and Atlantic Coast Clean-Up
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10/19/18
Hospitality Industry Responds to Hurricane Michael
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10/12/18
FRLA & Tallahassee Members Provide Meals for First Responders
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10/9/18
FRLA Statement on Hurricane Michael
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10/2/18
SBA Business Recovery Locations
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09/26/18
2018 Cabinet Elections Could Change Florida’s Political Landscape
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09/21/18
SBA Loan Available to 13 Florida Counties Impacted by Red Tide
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09/13/18
FRLA Launches Course on Human Trafficking
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08/31/18
Governor Directs Additional $3 Million for Red Tide Counties
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08/21/18
RCS Staff Members Earn ‘Certified Hospitality Trainer’ Designation
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08/16/18
Red Tide Emergency: What FRLA members need to know
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08/15/18
Federal Action Needed to Protect Florida’s Tourism Industry
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08/14/18
Gov. Scott Issues Emergency Order for Red Tide
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08/6/18
RESTAURANT & LODGING ASSOCIATION HIRES CUNHA
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06/25/18
ASSOCIATION HIRES HANDLEY AS NEW PRESS SECRETARY
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06/17/18
Governor Scott Speaks at FRLA Board Meeting
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03/20/18
Gov. Scott: Florida Sets Another Tourism Record in 2017
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03/7/18
Scholarships Awarded to Florida High School Students Participating in Hospitality and Tourism Management Competition
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03/6/18
$1 Million in Scholarships Awarded to High School Students Participating in Florida ProStart Competition
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01/19/18
FRLA Welcomes New Chairman and Executive Committee
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01/17/18
VISIT FLORIDA RELEASES NEW ECONOMIC IMPACT FIGURES
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01/10/18
Florida’s Hospitality Industry Goes Blue in January to Combat Human Trafficking
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01/8/18
Padgett Joins Government Relations Team at the FRLA
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11/21/17
Gov. Scott: Florida Hits All-Time Record High for Tourism
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10/30/17
GET READY FOR SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY®
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10/12/17
FRLA SUPPORTS HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS AND CELEBRATES FLORIDA’S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY STARS
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09/28/17
Study Reveals Economic Impact of Miami Beach Ordinance on Local Businesses
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09/19/17
VISIT FLORIDA Launches Aggressive Marketing Plan Following Hurricane Irma
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09/12/17
After the Storm: Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts Underway
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09/9/17
Know Before the Storm: FRLA’s Hurricane Irma Resources
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09/5/17
FRLA Urges Members to Prepare for Hurricane Irma
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08/16/17
FRLA’s President & CEO Carol Dover to Receive the Beacon Award
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08/15/17
Gov. Scott: Florida Sets All-Time Tourism Record in First Half of 2017
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07/13/17
World-renowned Hospitality Leaders Share Industry Insights at FRLA’s Marketing + Operations Summit
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06/2/17
Orlando Restaurants #ActLoveGive to Help Homeless Students
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05/15/17
Gov. Scott: First Quarter of 2017 Sets Florida Visitation Record
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05/8/17
2017 Legislative Session Scorecard & Full Report
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04/18/17
Florida’s Hospitality Industry Celebrates Governor Scott’s Announcement for Increased Funding for VISIT FLORIDA
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03/28/17
FLORIDA’S LEADING BUSINESS COALITION CELEBRATES COURT RULING AGAINST MIAMI BEACH MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE
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03/14/17
2017 Florida Tourism Day in Tallahassee Recognizes State’s No. 1 Industry
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03/10/17
Tourism Leaders to Gather in Tallahassee for 2017 Florida Tourism Day on March 14
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03/7/17
$1.4 Million in Scholarships Awarded to Florida High School Students Participating in ProStart Culinary Team Competition
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03/1/17
Arrive Alive, Don’t Drink and Drive: Floridians and visitors are urged to drive sober for a safe Spring Break
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02/23/17
To Prepare for Tourist Season, Panama City Beach Businesses and Employees Receive FREE Responsible Vendor Training
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02/16/17
GOV. SCOTT: FLORIDA SETS ANOTHER TOURISM RECORD
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02/2/17
Job Creators Network Partners with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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01/13/17
FRLA Welcomes New Chairman and Executive Committee
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01/10/17
FRLA Salutes New VISIT FLORIDA President and CEO
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12/14/16
FLORIDA’S LEADING BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS FILE SUIT AGAINST MIAMI BEACH’S MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE
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11/23/16
Texas Federal Judge Blocks Overtime Rule
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11/9/16
2016 Unofficial General Election Results
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10/19/16
What You Need To Know: Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates, Minimum Wage Increase and Federal Overtime Regulations
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10/1/16
FRLA Honors First Responders and Celebrates Florida’s Hospitality Industry Stars at Awards Ceremony
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08/31/16
2016 Primary Election “Unofficial” Results
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08/26/16
Zika Resources
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08/12/16
Gov. Scott: Florida Hits All-Time Record High for Tourism
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07/13/16
Florida’s Hospitality Industry Raises More than $800,000 for Victims of Orlando Tragedy
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07/11/16
World-Renowned Hospitality Leaders Share Industry Insights at FRLA’s Marketing + Operations Summit
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06/15/16
Florida’s Hospitality Industry Hosts Statewide Dine Out for Orlando United to Support Victims, Families and Community
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05/25/16
MIAMI REPORT REVEALS $76 MILLION OF AIRBNB REVENUE IN MIAMI CAME FROM OPERATORS LISTING MULTIPLE UNITS FOR RENT
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05/18/16
Alert: Key Provisions of Overtime Ruling
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05/18/16
White House Unveils Overtime Rule
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05/16/16
At Attorney General Bondi’s Request, Hotline Established for Frontier Customers
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05/4/16
FRLA Offers Interactive and Innovative Training Program for Local Businesses
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05/4/16
Safer Dining Is the Exclusive Food Allergy Training Provider for Regulatory Compliance Services
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05/3/16
Gainesville’s Eastside High School Wins Second Place at High Stakes National Culinary Arts and Restaurant Business Competition
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04/27/16
Nashville’s Top Songwriters to Perform in South Walton to Raise Money for Children’s Charities
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04/19/16
Broward County Hospitality Students and Teachers to be Honored at Gala Alongside Tourism Czar, Nicki Grossman
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04/13/16
Hospitality Leaders Share Industry Insights With Southwest Florida’s Independent Restaurateurs and Hoteliers
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04/12/16
Palm Beach Hospitality Students Partner With Professional Artists, Chefs and Musicians to Win Scholarship Funds at FRLA Event
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03/29/16
FRLA Applauds Mayor Buddy Dyer & City Council for Recognizing Exceptional Women Leaders in Orlando
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03/25/16
Grammy Award Winning Songwriter to Perform at FRLA Music Licensing Event in Tampa
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02/18/16
Florida Welcomed a Record 105 Million Tourists in 2015
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02/9/16
$1.4 Million in Scholarships Awarded to Florida High School Students Participating in ProStart Culinary Team Competition
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02/8/16
To Prepare for Spring Break, Panama City Beach Businesses and Employees Receive FREE Responsible Vendor Training
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02/1/16
Lt. Governor to Keynote South Florida Regional Powerhouse Luncheon Alongside All-Star Panel of Accomplished Female Hospitality CEOs
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01/29/16
FRLA to Help Boost Local Tourism & Raise Funds for Brevard County Hospitality Students
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01/29/16
Chef Emeril Lagasse Tours Restaurants in St. Petersburg & Clearwater on National Television
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01/22/16
Seafood Shacks Featured on Emeril’s Florida
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01/22/16
FL Students Showcase Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management Skills at ProStart Competition
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01/14/16
Emeril Spotlights Iconic Miami Restaurants on National TV
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01/14/16
Tourism Leaders to Gather in Tallahassee for 2016 Florida Tourism Day on Wednesday, Jan. 20
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01/8/16
International Society of Hotel Association Executives (ISHAE) Names FRLA Director of Membership to 2016 Board of Directors
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01/6/16
Chef Emeril Lagasse Tours Eccentric Florida Restaurants on National Television
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12/18/15
Gov. Rick Scott: More Than One Million New Jobs in Florida
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12/17/15
New Video Highlights Importance of Cutting Florida’s Burdensome and Costly Business Rent Tax
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12/11/15
FRLA Supports the Florida Competitive Workforce Act in 2016
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12/8/15
Central Florida Hospitality Leaders Help Support Military Service Members and Their Families
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12/2/15
Zenith Insurance Company Selected as FRLA’s Endorsed Workers’ Compensation Carrier
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12/1/15
FRLA President/CEO Carol Dover Named A “Top Influence” in Florida Politics
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11/19/15
Gov. Rick Scott: Florida Continues All-Time Tourism Record
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11/13/15
FRLA Lends its Support to Small Business Saturday® and Drives Commerce to Florida’s Small Businesses
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11/13/15
Broward County Hospitality Leaders Help Support International Culinary Opportunity for Local High School Students
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11/12/15
High Schoolers from Nine NWFL Counties to Participate in Culinary Workshop Hosted in Tallahassee
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11/10/15
Representative Clay Ingram to Speak at FRLA’s Greater Pensacola Chapter Meeting
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10/29/15
FRLA and DBPR Advise South Florida Restaurateurs to Educate Employees and Consumers about Automatic Gratuities
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10/27/15
AH&LA Action Alert: Stop the NLRB Overreach
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10/27/15
FRLA Hosts World-Renowned Hospitality Leaders in Miami
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10/19/15
CALLING ALL FLORIDA CHEFS TO PARTICIPATE IN A HEALTHY COOKING COMPETITION
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10/15/15
FRLA Boosts Forgotten Coast Tourism by Sponsoring Blast on the Bay Featuring Nationally Renowned Songwriters
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10/8/15
FRLA Celebrates Florida’s Hospitality Industry Stars at Shades of Pink Installation and Awards Gala
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10/2/15
Jacksonville Restaurants and Seafood Nutrition Partnership Announce Seafood Week Oct. 12-17, Featuring Special Menu Items, Discounts
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10/1/15
Commissioner Adam Putnam Announces Partnership with FRLA to Expand “Fresh From Florida: On the Menu”
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09/30/15
27 Bills Go Into Effect October 1st
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09/28/15
Celebrated Key West Chef to Help Raise Funds for Hospitality Students at Wine on the Water Event
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09/10/15
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary to Share Licensing and Inspection Insights at Local FRLA Meetings
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09/4/15
Action Required – Orange County Property Appraiser
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09/2/15
How a new ‘joint-employer’ standard could hurt franchising
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08/27/15
FRLA President/CEO to Headline Events in Sarasota & St. Pete Beach on September 1
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08/27/15
Emergency Recovery Guidelines for Business
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08/27/15
State Emergency Operations Center Activates to Level Two in Preparation for Possible Impacts from Tropical Storm Erika
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08/20/15
Assistance for Businesses Affected by West Central Florida Flooding
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08/19/15
Gov. Scott: Florida Hits All-Time Record High for Tourism
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08/14/15
FRLA’s Greater Pensacola Chapter Announces New Officers and Board of Directors for 2015
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08/13/15
Endless Summer Songwriters Series Brings Nashville’s Top Songwriters to Sandestin for Free Concerts
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08/12/15
FRLA Partners with Strategic Value Media to Develop Buyer’s Guide
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08/7/15
FL Virtual Business Emergency Operations Center Activated
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07/23/15
Governor Rick Scott Highlights $74 Million for VISIT FLORIDA to Continue Record Tourism in the Sunshine State
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07/9/15
FRLA Statement on FDA’s Menu-Labeling Mandate Delay
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07/7/15
Hospitality Industry Leaders Headline FRLA’s Marketing + Operations Summit
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07/3/15
FRLA’s Statement on BP Settlement
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06/26/15
FRLA Warns Consumers to Watch Out for Hotel Booking Scams
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06/24/15
FRLA Announces Partnership with Florida Bed and Breakfast Inns Association
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06/16/15
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Launches New Website
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06/2/15
FRLA Applauds Governor Scott’s Efforts to Slash Cell Phone and TV Tax
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06/2/15
FRLA and AAHOA Announce Partnership to Bolster Efforts in Florida
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06/2/15
FRLA’s Miami-Dade Chapter Raises Funds for Hospitality Education Scholarships
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06/2/15
Gov. Scott: Florida Smashes All-Time Record Quarter for Tourism
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04/29/15
Panama City Beach Businesses, Community Leaders, and Law Enforcement Prepare for Safe and Successful Spring Break at Hospitality Workshop
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04/27/15
Chef Emeril Lagasse Tours Family Owned and Operated Restaurants on Latest Episode of Emeril’s Florida
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04/14/15
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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03/30/15
Tallahassee Restaurants to Offer Fantastic Food at Mouth-Watering Prices During Capital Cuisine Restaurant Week and Concert Series May 14-26
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