The Charlotte Chapter of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association covers Charlotte and Glades Counties. Joining FLRA brings value, education and member discounts for you and your establishment. You save money, keep informed of issues facing our hospitality industry, network with other hospitality leaders, while supporting our future leaders through our educational initiatives and fundraisers.
President 2021
Laurie Farlow, Owner of Farlow’s on the Water
Vice President of Restaurants
Sue Atamanchuck, Lock’N Key and Sand Bar Restaurants
Vice President of Lodging
David Haynes, Tarpon Real Estate, Placida
Secretary
Sean Doherty, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau
Treasurer
Jim Finch, Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
Government Relations/PAC State Rep
David Haynes, Tarpon Real Estate
Education State Rep
Deelynn Bennett, Charlotte Schools Career & Technical College
Past President 2019-2020
Robin Madden, Islander Properties
David Haynes, Tarpon Real Estate
Craig Holt, Four Points Punta Gorda Harborside
Robin Madden, Islander Properties
Micah Richins, Sunseeker Resort
Tosha Walton, LaQuinta Inn & Suites
Sue Atamanchuk, Lock’N Key and Sand Bar Restaurants
Laurie Farlow, Farlow’s on the Water
Jim Finch, Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
Kurt Brown – Owner of Village Brewhouse
Kelly Evans – VP Smuggler’s Enterprise (the Captain’s Table, Laishley Crabhouse, and Harpoon Harry’s)
Deelynn Bennett, Charlotte Schools Career & Technical College
Sean Doherty, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau
Rod Girdwood, Heartland Payment Systems
Bob White – Interim Executive Director for the Charlotte County Chamber
Doug Izzo – Executive Director of the Englewood Chamber
John Wright – Executive Director Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
